Herrington: Sorry Ja, but you might be the NBA’s Most Improved Player
Ja Morant (12) is in the running for Most Improved Player, although he may not want it. (Hakim Wright Sr./AP file)
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’ superstar might not want to hear it, but the numbers point to it. And does the team’s record reflect reality?
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