Herrington: What summer play says about Ziaire Williams, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and other Grizzlies
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life. As far as he knows, he’s the only member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association who is also a member of a film critics group and has also voted in national music critic polls for Rolling Stone and the Village Voice (RIP). He and his wife have two kids and, for reasons that sometimes elude him, three dogs.
Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.
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