Herrington: Can Jaren Jackson Jr. find a better balance in a new system, with a new sidekick?
Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. shouts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
Having Ja Morant back, a new primary frontcourt partner in Zach Edey and a new offense system is an awful lot of context change for Jackson.
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