Calkins: Even at Disney, Grizzlies are moving on up
In one of the team's last games so far this season, Memphis Grizzlies guard De' Anthony Melton (0) shoots a lay up against the Atlanta Hawks at the FedExForum on March 7, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
When the NBA season resumes in Orlando, the Grizzlies will be staying at the Grand Floridian. Just another sign that the team is moving up in the league.
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