Herrington: Why Santi Aldama has become the Grizzlies’ most intriguing player
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) plays in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Sunday, Nov. 19, in Memphis. In this game, Aldama earned career highs in points (28), assists (6), field-goal attempts (27) and minutes played (39). (Brandon Dill/AP Photo)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life. As far as he knows, he’s the only member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association who is also a member of a film critics group and has also voted in national music critic polls for Rolling Stone and the Village Voice (RIP). He and his wife have two kids and, for reasons that sometimes elude him, three dogs.
The forward from Spain missed the season’s first six games with a sprained ankle but has had a big role in Memphis’ improved play of late.
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