Herrington: Tyus Jones, Dillon Brooks are odd-couple stalwarts in Grizzlies rotation
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones got off to a terrible shooting start in his Memphis debut, going 5-for-28 from 3-point range in October/November. He still finished with career highs of 46% shooting from the floor and 38% from the 3-point line. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
One is the presumptive leader, the other a colorful character. Both are necessary parts of the perimeter pecking order.
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