Herrington: In praise of Desmond Bane, the one constant in a so-far turbulent Grizzlies season
With Ja Morant’s absence compounded by backcourt absences of Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard, Desmond Bane (center) has logged more than 34 minutes a night without missing a game. (Brandon Dill/AP Photo)
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.
Desmond Bane’s averaged 25 points and five assists overall, 30 and six in wins. And despite all that, Bane hasn’t abandoned the defensive end, his block and steal rates both up this season.
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