Herrington: Ja Morant’s instantly transformed the Grizzlies’ offense
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the paint during a Dec. 21, 2023 game against the Indiana Pacers. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
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’ points per 100 possessions before Morant’s return were dead last in the NBA. In his two games back, they’re now the sixth-best offense.
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