Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s return has been expectedly rocky, but it’s not just him
Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. hangs on the rim after a dunk in the game against the Detroit Pistons on May 6, 2021, in Detroit. (Carlos Osorio/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.
The Grizzlies have a losing record when Jackson plays, but coincidence and circumstances have contributed to the situation.
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