Herrington: ‘Ja vs. Wemby’ delivered, and turned FedExForum into a playground.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) pits his athleticism against the 8-foot wingspan of San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama (1) Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
Two rare talents, and two of the league’s most compelling young stars, met on the floor of FedExForum Tuesday night.
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