Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr. reminds us of what we’ve missed, on and off the floor
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (left, in a file photo) looks to pass against Sacramento Kings guard Kent Bazemore during an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Sacramento, Calif. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
As much as his outside shot and above-the-rim defense is needed, his self-aware humor is missed.
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