Grizzlies’ Nxt Gen a preview of coming attractions
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Brandon Clarke making their mark
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
Their stars figure to rise even further, and they may ultimately lead the team to new heights, but the Nxt Gen Grizzlies are pretty captivating now, too.
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