Herrington: Season MVPs Valanciunas, Brooks bring throwback style to ‘next gen’ Grizz
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (left) makes a pass from the floor to teammate Jonas Valanciunas (right) around New Orleans Pelicans defender Naji Marshall (middle) during action on Monday, May 10, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
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.
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