Three Hundred and Sixty-Three: Best Player, Best Coach

Lionel Hollins officially resigned, and former Butler University Bulldogs coach Brad Stevens took over as the new coach of the Grizzlies.

Hollins burst into tears at the press conference, and Stevens also cried emotionally on the day Butler University left.

As soon as this news came out, the entire basketball world was amused.

"When this seemingly simple news headline appeared on the screen of my mobile phone, it turned into the most incomprehensible sentence in the world. For half a minute, I didn't understand it at all .Brad Stevens? Which Brad Stevens? I've never heard of that guy on any coaching staff in the NBA."

"Brad Stevens? That college coach who's only three years older than Zach Randolph?"

"Stevens is too young, and Robert Pera is too young. Together, they will destroy the rising Memphis Grizzlies!"

"This is not the first time that NCAA coaches have entered the NBA, but people like Rick Pitino and John Calipari have proved that it is difficult for NCAA coaches to succeed in the NBA. These are two completely different basketballs. world."

"I don't know what the management of the Grizzlies is planning. Hollins has done a good job in the Grizzlies. They have reached the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years! As soon as the rookie boss came to power, he brought a rookie. Coach, this is unbelievable!"

"It's hard for you to imagine how a 35-year-old coach with no NBA coaching experience or professional player experience can make the group of unyielding boys listen to him. If a coach has no right to speak in the locker room, sooner or later the team will It's going to get out of control."

"The new boss hopes to bring his own people to the team, which is understandable. But the people brought by Robert Pera are not very reliable."

As Link expected, as soon as the news of Stevens joining the Grizzlies broke out, the voices were overwhelming.

After all, in the original history, when Stevens joined the Celtics, the outside world also responded this way.

It's just that the Celtics at that time had basically begun to rebuild, and now the Grizzlies are still a Western Conference Finals team. Therefore, the voice of Stevens being questioned is bigger than the original history.

Link had already returned to Memphis from Spain at this time. The golden holiday between him and Rachel in Spain did not last long, because the Olympic Games will be played at the end of July, so all the national teams have also started training, and Gasol didn't have much time to accompany him. Link plays.

Seeing that many people around him are going to play in the Olympics, Link also feels a little itchy. But there is no way, want to play for the Chinese team? It's not as simple as giving up one's American citizenship. If the Chinese Basketball Association does not have a naturalization plan to give Link the green light all the way, even if Link is willing to give up his American citizenship, it will be difficult for him to become a Chinese citizen.

After all, China is not a country of immigrants, and it is not easy to become a citizen. And when I think about the state of Chinese basketball in the past few years... Well, let's not go into this muddy water.

Everyone else is busy with the Olympics, Link can only be busy with the Grizzlies.

At the end of June, Link appeared at the signing ceremony between the Grizzlies and rookies. This year, the Grizzlies used their No. 27 pick in the first round to take center Festus Ezeli from Vanderbilt University to fill the vacancy of the inside rotation on the bench.

There is nothing to say about this draft. Naturally, it is not as amazing as the trade to Jimmy Butler last year. But this year's draft is at the end of the first round, and there is really no good choice. It is at least correct to choose Aizeli to supplement the thickness of the inside line on the bench.

There are a few good players in the second-round pick, such as the "chaser" Green who will make the whole league fearful in the future, such as the tall pitcher Khris Middleton in the future. But they may not be able to give full play to their strengths in the Grizzlies, so the Grizzlies did not stretch out their "magic grasp".

Showing his face at the signing ceremony, Link can be regarded as helping the Grizzlies to increase their popularity. By the way, also improve the enthusiasm of rookie players.

The signing ceremony of a rookie at the end of the first round has the core of the team to participate,

He will definitely feel valued and an important addition to the team. Then in the following summer, I will push myself desperately.

Speaking of which, Link himself has never participated in the signing ceremony after the draft, but now he is here to attend someone else's...

After Ezeli's signing ceremony, Link also met with Pera and Stevens.

"We're on the cusp now, guys." Pera sat behind his desk, frowning as he watched the negative news about the Grizzlies.

"To be honest, this is expected." Stevens himself, who was being questioned, was not so irritable, still smiling.

"We have been living under doubts, and we are used to it." Link also spread his hands. The Grizzlies have always been questioned a lot, and they don't care about these two.

"Anyway, you're going to be under a lot of pressure next season. No, we're going to be under a lot of pressure! Coach Stevens, I also want to hear your opinion on reinforcement. If we are going to sign or trade a player, I will I will discuss it with you in advance. As promised, you also have a share in the control of this team."

"The team still has a deal?" Link asked knowingly, mainly to get some information.

From the beginning of the team's change of coach, Link is sure that this is not the only change for the Grizzlies this summer.

"Well... I'm not afraid to tell you that the entire league is brewing trades now. This summer, things will get crazy. Tomorrow, the trade market and free agent signing market will open. At that time, the intensity may be No worse than the playoffs." Pera touched his chin, in order to make the Grizzlies go further next year, he must seize every opportunity starting tomorrow!

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"I really didn't expect that we would cooperate in the same team." Standing in the training ground of the FedEx Arena, Stevens had his hips akimbo, and chatted with Link beside him.

"This is fate. This year, I don't need to go to Indianapolis to receive your training." Link smiled. He didn't expect that he would join hands with the young coach.

When George introduced him to Stevens, Link was still imagining what it would be like to play under Stevens.

But it won't be long before he doesn't have to fantasize.

"Do you know why I'm willing to accept the Grizzlies' contract, Link."

"Because you said you wanted to play in the NBA, I remember you said it last year."

"I do want to enter the NBA, but the Memphis Grizzlies are not my only choice. To tell you the truth, the Boston Celtics have also had contact with me. But I finally decided to come here because of you!" Steve After Vince finished speaking, he turned to look at Link.

"I know how good you are. If you are the core of the team, I have the confidence to lead the team well! I have always wanted to cooperate with a player like you, so when the opportunity came, I seized it decisively. You , Link, you are the biggest reason I am here. I will tailor everything for you, I will make your performance to the next level. And you will take the Grizzlies to a higher position. From the time I trained you last year, I was thinking that it would be great if I could coach you all the time. Now, my dream has come true."

"Haha, you embarrassed me, Brad." Link waved his hand, but he believed what Stevens said.

Stevens does have the ability to make players better. Thomas Jr., who is 1.75 meters tall, almost got a maximum salary in the Celtics. But what about leaving Stevens? He is almost out of work.

"Really can't wait to start training here. In the NCAA, I didn't get my hands on the ultimate honor. But in the NBA... Link, look around, there is no honor banner. But said Maybe, can we decorate this place beautifully?"

"You are the best coach, and I am the best player?" Link smiled. Memphis' basketball history will no longer be mediocre.

"That's right, let's put it this way. You are the best player, and I am the best coach." Stevens and Link lightly bumped fists. Amidst the doubts from the outside world, the Grizzlies general has begun to look forward to Their future is gone.

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