Taylor Jenkins knows growth in the NBA isn’t exactly linear. Memphis’s head coach guides his team with a palpable patience in year two of the Ja Morant era, understanding that the path back to the postseason will come with plenty of roadblocks along the way. The Grizzlies ripped off seven straight wins to close January. They lost five of six shortly thereafter. Morant & Co. now enter Monday night at an even 13–13, teetering on the edge of the Western Conference playoff race. Catch Memphis on the right night and you see the outline of a future playoff stalwart.
Grizzlies Returning to Grit-and-Grind Roots in Ja Morant Era
