Three Hundred and Seventy-Two: Prospects for Data Experts

At the end of September, when Link stepped into the training field of the FedEx Arena again, he couldn't help but smile on his face.

Long time no see!

Here, as always, is full of hard work and sweat. Here, as always, the surroundings are bare, without any honor pennants to decorate. Here, as always, the huge Grizzlies logo is in the middle of the court, reminding everyone of their villain status.

Of course, not everything was as usual this year.

For example, Rudy Gay, who always swaggered, became Andre Iguodala, who brought a small gift to every new teammate.

For example, there is a walking emoji and fashionista Nick Young in the training hall.

For another example, the team has an extra big man named Ezeli. Jimmy Butler stared at this big guy who was selected at the end of the first round like himself, secretly delighted in his heart. In the future, someone like carrying a bag to buy water will finally be done for him.

Of course, the most important change is that the people who call the Grizzlies players together before the start of training camp are different.

"Guys, it's great to see you all! My name is Brad Stevens, and I will be walking with you for the next season!" Stevens was wearing a dark blue suit today, watching It goes well with the main color of the Grizzlies.

He smiled at everyone. This was his first time coaching multi-millionaires. It must be very different from coaching college players. But Stevens wasn't nervous at all, and remained calm.

"I know, you guys might be thinking, what can a coach at such a young age do without playing professional basketball. I have to say, I really don't know anything. I don't even know what it's like to play professional basketball. The worst shot among you is better than me. But I will use my efforts to make everyone and the team better, and that is what I can do. I trust all of you, so I hope you will also Can trust me."

Stevens' attitude is very humble, without the slightest airs of the head coach, which undoubtedly increases the players' favor towards him.

There are many ways to build trust and authority, you can be tough, but you can also find other ways.

Although Stevens is very young and coaching the NBA for the first time, his resume in the NCAA is well known. Therefore, the Grizzlies players are also looking forward to working with this NCAA coach.

If the Grizzlies really put a 35-year-old coach with no experience on the training ground, it is estimated that the players would have exploded.

Therefore, the essence of competitive sports is victory. If you win, people will respect you. Stevens' achievements in the NCAA will make him respected in the NBA.

Link looked around, at those familiar and unfamiliar teammates, as if his blood was agitated.

New season, here we come!

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On the first day of the training camp, Stevens focused on restorative training and did not arrange any tactical training.

To the astonishment of two assistant coaches, Elst Turner and Dave Jogel, Stevens was almost alone in completing the entire plan for the Grizzlies' preseason training camp, and they could hardly help. What are you busy with?

With so many players in the team, it is a lot of work to formulate training plans for them one by one. But Stevens did it, God knows how many game tapes he watched and how many nights he stayed up.

This alone gave Jogel and Turner great respect for Stevens. The coach who can bring a small school like Butler to the NCAA Finals for two consecutive years is really extraordinary.

At the same time, on the basketball court, Link got along with his new teammates very happily.

Especially with Andre Iguodala.

"When you came to Manchester, I didn't expect that we would play on the same team this year." Iguodala, who was really stretching his ligaments with the help of the trainer, and Link on the side started joke.

"Yeah, so the world is wonderful. By the way, Andre, are you still used to it in Memphis? How is the housing prepared? Is the furniture all bought? If necessary,

I can connect you with some people. "

Although Link is only a third-year player, as the core of the team, he must also have a good relationship with everyone on the team. Especially for new players, sometimes a little care will make new players feel extremely warm.

Let new players find a sense of belonging, which is the most important step in the early stage.

"Thank you for your concern, Link, I've got it all done. If I have time, I'll take the time to visit your house and find out."

"Hahaha, welcome anytime, Andre."

"By the way, Link, did you watch ESPN's new season preview article yesterday?" While talking, Iguodala talked about basketball again.

"Not yet, after going through such a big change this summer, our word of mouth should be pretty good."

"No, on the contrary. This year, we are very unfavorable. In the words of the ESPN columnist, we are a 'pseudo-popular' team this year." Iguodala smiled, because in the article, his joining also It is considered to be thunder and rain.

"Not favored? We have reached the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years, and we have made so many reinforcements this summer." Link was speechless, the small ball market really has no human rights.

"From our point of view, our reinforcement plan is great. But in the eyes of the media, our reinforcement is just a waste of effort."

Iguodala's words successfully attracted Link's attention, so after returning to the locker room after training, he also read the ESPN columnist's new season preview article.

Sure enough, the small ball market has no human rights.

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"A team with a bad ball market has to take the risk of paying the luxury tax in the next few years to spend money on a lineup that is difficult to improve. This is indeed a fantasy. Their salary space is completely locked. If he is dead, it will be difficult to make major reinforcements in the future. Maybe the amnesty of a high-paid star in the team can get the Grizzlies out of trouble, but it is difficult to avoid fluctuations in the record. The future of the Grizzlies is really a 'bear market' ".

The first sentence in the preview made Link shake his head. Sure enough, as soon as he came up, he made a fuss about the small ball market.

"The Grizzlies miraculously made it to the Western Conference Finals in 2011 without forward Rudy Gay. They seem to have become the favorites for the championship. But last season they didn't improve, and they almost even missed the Spurs. They can’t even pass the test. From this, it can be seen that the attributes of the Grizzlies pseudo-powerful team are fully exposed. This team has never had the championship gene, and their players are not good enough.”

Link patted his head, could it be that his memory was messed up? Are you sure that the Grizzlies didn't almost overthrow the Thunder to reach the finals, but they almost couldn't pass the Spurs?

"Is Link a core that can lead the Grizzlies further? No, it can be seen from the lack of improvement in the record of the Grizzlies last season that Link is not a leader. People think that last season was selected as an All-Star Starting is just his beginning, but it is very likely to be his peak. Next season will be Link's third season, which means that he is 24 years old! Yes, as a senior player, Link's age Has been a big problem. A 24-year-old player, it is difficult to have a big breakthrough. Andre Iguodala? His role in the Grizzlies may not be as good as Rudy Gay. Most importantly, the Grizzlies The Bears also have to pay for Pondexter, the bench bandit who wasn't good last season."

Link shook his head, who stipulated that after finishing his senior year, he would definitely not be able to type it out? Isn't Duncan drafted after finishing college? In addition, Iguodala hasn't played a game yet, so you say he is not as good as Gay?

"Also, the stupidest thing is that the Grizzlies didn't re-sign the experienced Hollins, and instead signed Brad Stevens who shined in the NCAA... this is Unbelievable operation. I admit that Coach Stevens performed well in the NCAA, but there are countless examples of college basketball coaches failing to test the waters in the NBA! Coach Stevens has no experience in coaching professional players. He is too young Age is also difficult to convince players. Can you imagine Zach Randolph obediently listening to a young coach? It’s so funny! Stevens may change the already mature system of the Grizzlies. It is very likely to cause the Grizzlies' record to decline!"

"Grizzlies' new owner, Robert Pera, is also very young, and he is a little too hasty. He spent a lot of money, but it is very likely that he will not see returns. With no big-name players willing to play in Tennessee, the Grizzlies rely on It is difficult for the high-paying team headed by Link and Randolph to go further."

In the end, at the bottom of the article, the author gave the Grizzlies an overall grade of just a C+. He believes that the Grizzlies may be able to get a top-five result in the regular season, but this year, with the Lakers forming an F4 combination, the Grizzlies may not even pass the second round.

After reading the preview, Link was indeed a little angry. So he looked up at the top, wondering who the author of the article was.

"ESPN Data Analysis Expert - John Hollinger."

Link threw away the magazine and laughed playfully.

Data analysis expert? I will let you know that basketball is not simply analyzed by data.

There is only one month until the start of the new season!

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