Herrington: As the Grizzlies playoffs loom, this could be their year
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) is surrounded by teamates before being introduced as an All-Star on Feb. 16 before the game against the Portland Trailblazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
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.
If the team’s recent good luck and good management hold up, then the Grizzlies’ rock-solid foundation might make “this could be our year” a realistic, recurring mantra for the next decade.
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