One Thousand and Seven: Bear Cubs

"Kevin Durant may have to opt out of his contract and go to the Golden State Warriors?"

When Quin Snyder, who was late, heard the news from Joger, he almost fainted from fright.

Link shook his head. Even he, who knew the trajectory of historical development, was shocked just now, let alone Snyder, who was unprepared.

"Yes, the news is very reliable. Maybe one or two days before the free agent market opens, Durant will officially announce it." Joger's brows have been frowning from the beginning.

Durant and the Warriors, of course, this has nothing to do with Joger.

But if this transfer really happens, the Grizzlies will face an extremely terrifying opponent!

Jogel is worried...

He's worried that the Grizzlies era will be over!

Everyone knows that the Grizzlies can't always win the championship, and they can't keep winning. Losing is a matter of time, and it is also a matter of time for other teams to defeat the Grizzlies and win the championship.

But when this kind of thing really comes, it is not so easy to accept.

"Damn, why are today's players like this..." Snyder shook his head. Since James, the "teaming up" method of competing for championships has become popular in the league.

In the past, players who played well were in isolation and against each other. But now, the players who are playing well are discussing how to get together to cut leeks.

"Okay, we're not here today for Kevin Durant. Let's get started. I think they can't wait." Link waved his hand and stopped worrying about Durant.

The Grizzlies can't influence other people's decisions, but they can influence the fate of these rookie players.

Link took a quick look at the players on the field and found that there weren't many familiar faces.

The 2015 draft is considered a big year for the draft, bringing together D’Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor, Kristaps Porzingis, “Chinese Boy” Mudiay, etc. A young man who has high hopes.

They all have one thing in common, that is, they are unlikely to appear on the Grizzlies' training ground...

The Grizzlies' rookie trials have always had nothing to do with the word "genius." In fact, the Grizzlies' current championship lineup has truly high-draft picks that can be counted on one hand.

Their star player, Link, is even an undrafted player.

This temperament of the Memphis Grizzlies has not changed with the establishment of the dynasty.

The people who come here are all marginalized people, abandoned guys, and leftovers.

But precisely because of this, the Grizzlies' road to three consecutive championships will be full of charm.

They have never been the most talented team in the league, but they have relied on tenacity, tenacity and incredible cohesion to stage grassroots counterattacks time and time again.

Later, Link took a look at the trial list. Sure enough, Link didn't know most of the people on the list.

A group of rookies who are projected to be drafted only in the late first and second rounds naturally don't have much visibility.

Juan Baolette in 1996, reports say he was the MVP of the Argentine League. But Link has no memory of this name...

Arturas Guantis in 1993, the template was given to Valanciunas. Last season in the Champions League, he shot 40% of the three-pointers, and he could also protect the frame, which was very consistent with the requirements for centers in this era. Require.

But looking at this extremely unfamiliar name, Link really can't guarantee that he can succeed in the NBA.

After looking through the list,

Link only drew red circles on the two names.

One is Montrezl Harrell of the University of Louisville, and the other is the focus of today's investigation by the Grizzlies, the "local player" Josh Richardson who has played at the University of Tennessee for the past four years.

Obviously, the word genius has nothing to do with these two.

One has rough skills, is short in stature, and is average.

An ordinary guard who wants to be a surgeon, spends more time studying than playing basketball every day, and has no prospect of entering the NBA before his senior year.

But Link knows very well that as long as they are carefully cultivated, these two guys will become good seedlings.

Link gave his advice, and the Grizzlies also carefully inspected the two during the trial.

Finally, after regular training, Joger left Richardson and Harrell alone.

It's clear that both low-draft picks are a little nervous. This is the championship team that has just established a three consecutive championship dynasty. The leader of this team is "the league's number one not to be trifled with" Link, and he is here now!

Any rookie left alone in such an environment would be nervous.

"First of all, I have to praise your performance just now. Your performance moved me, but it is not enough. Next, you have to take turns to challenge Link one-on-one. The one who wins will be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies next season."

Joger walked up to the two rookies. As soon as he finished speaking, both of them were completely stunned.

Link, who had beaten James to the point of being powerless, was going to fight him in a one-on-one fight? What an international joke!

"Hahahaha, I'm kidding. Now I need you to conduct a half-time 2-on-2 confrontation training. Your opponents are ready. Now, go and warm up!" Qiaogel waved his hand and did not continue to tease these two. A young man.

Richardson and Harrell both let out a sigh of relief. Are the Memphis Grizzlies such a hardcore team even joking...

"2 vs. 2?" Link was a little surprised. He didn't know there was still this link today.

"Yes, this is the highlight of today, Link." Qiao Geer smiled mysteriously.

"Who are their opponents? You and Snyder? You will be beaten to pieces. I will never help, absolutely."

"Of course not us, Quinn, call them out."

"Okay." Snyder nodded and walked to the locker room.

A minute later, two familiar faces appeared in front of Link again. And, it made Link's eyes light up.

Nikola Jokic, who has lost a lot of weight, once again appeared in the FedEx Arena. Although he is still very fat, at least his figure is more like that of a real professional player compared to last year.

Next to him, Dinwiddie has become much stronger. It seems that a year of experience in the Development League has also made him greatly improved.

Both of them waved when they saw Link. They definitely wanted to pass this final test and play alongside the greatest player of this era.

"Link, coach, I can no longer do plank support for only 20 seconds." Jokic said, showing off his biceps.

"I have worked hard all year, and I think this time, I am ready!" Dinwiddie, who briefly joined the Grizzlies this year but was quickly let go due to lack of strength, seems to be the same. Full of confidence.

Dinwiddie and Jokic, vs. Josh Richardson and Harrell.

Link looked at the four young people in front of him and smiled excitedly. This was really a highlight.

Yes, the Grizzlies don't have high draft picks to get those high-profile super rookies.

Yes, the Grizzlies are about to lose Jimmy Butler, a strong player, and it is very likely that others will leave in the future.

Yes, Durant and the Warriors are ready to trigger another earthquake.

It seems like the Memphis Grizzlies are doing nothing this summer.

Randolph, Iguodala, Conley and others began to age, and young people such as Butler began to yearn for their future.

The Grizzlies seem to be like every other team in history that has experienced three consecutive championships. Their strength is inevitably being gradually weakened.

Glory, reconstruction, glory again, reconstruction again... This is a law that no team can escape.

But without anyone knowing, the new generation of "bear cubs" has begun to grow wildly!

Maybe the Memphis Grizzlies are the team that breaks the rules?