Grizzlies notebook: Dillon Brooks getting close, and Shaq sings Ja’s praises
Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks, seen here on Dec. 20, 2021, is expected to make his return in a week or so. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Shaquille O’Neal said he told Ja Morant that he’s the best player in the NBA, and the point guard believes his team is getting close to being playoff ready.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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