Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offensive emergence changes formula for Grizzlies success
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (middle) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers center Mason Plumlee (left) and forward Paul George on March 5 in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life. As far as he knows, he’s the only member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association who is also a member of a film critics group and has also voted in national music critic polls for Rolling Stone and the Village Voice (RIP). He and his wife have two kids and, for reasons that sometimes elude him, three dogs.
For a team many expected to slide, the month of March has belonged to Jaren Jackson Jr., who’s led the team at 23 points per game on 53% shooting, as the Grizzlies have reclaimed their spot at second in the conference.
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