Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s ‘All Defense’ future is here
Plus: Four more things to like about the Grizzlies right now
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts in the first half of the Grizzlies’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday, Jan. 13, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/Associated Press)
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 the Grizzlies pass their annual MLK Day marker, they’re closer to the West’s No. 1 seed (4.5 games back) than to the fifth seed (5 games up). And with apparent momentum for more.
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