Reverse Growth Superstar

　　 Lionel Hollins, a former NBA player, one of the most famous defensive gates in NBA history, especially has a deep insight into regional oppression.

　　 In the player era, he won the championship with the Blazers in 1977, and was selected to the best defensive team in 1977 and 1978.

　　 And now, Lionel Hollins is the coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.

　　 In fact, Lionel Hollins’ coaching career started in 1999. But at the beginning, Hollins's coaching career was not smooth. It was not until the 08-09 season that the Grizzlies re-employed Hollins as their coach, that he really gained a foothold in the NBA as a head coach. In the past three years, the Grizzlies' record has soared.

　　 The arrival of Leonard Hollins laid a foundation for the Memphis Grizzlies' way of playing-focusing on defense.

　　 When people think of the Memphis Grizzlies, the first thing people think of is the defense that can't be beaten. From Mike Conley on the 1st position to the "Black and White Bears" on the inside, the Grizzlies are all defensive champions in five positions.

　　 In this era when there are more and more offensive rounds, and the offensive speed is getting faster and faster, Lionel Hollins’s Grizzlies are undoubtedly going further and further on a unique path.

　　 Hollins likes to defend, this kind of well-known thing. No matter what kind of player you are, as long as you defend well, you can get a chance in the Grizzlies. Just look at how well Tony Allen, who can barely shoot, mixes well in Memphis, and you know how unique Hollins appreciates players.

　　 Because of this, Leonard Hollins recently fell in love with the Chinese who has been heated up. That 2.03 meter tall, slightly thin forward, is the kind of player Hollins needs.

　　 People may only see Link's 52-minute night, but ignore the fact that he has never let his matchup score high in the Development League. Whether it is Luke Babbitt, Lance Stephenson or DeMarre Carroll, they are all overshadowed by Link.

　　 Even in those three games with the Rockets, Link's defensive performance in a limited time was very good. In fact, this is the real reason the Grizzlies are interested in Link.

　　A quasi 3D player, nothing is more suitable for the Grizzlies. Originally, the Grizzlies intended to trade their old star Shane Battier back. But compared to Battier, Link is younger and can get him without paying any price.

　　 Why not do such a business?

　　 So this afternoon, in the training hall, Lionel Hollins got his wish and saw his new player, the guy who dominated the entire development league in just 3 games-Link.

　　 "Link, it's nice to see you reporting so soon. I'm Lionel Hollins, Grizzlies head coach." Hollins shook hands with Link politely, which made Link flattered.

　　Because of his first day with the Rockets, Adelman didn't even look at him.

　　 "Hello, sir, I am glad to have the opportunity to train here." Link also shook hands with Hollins politely, "When shall we start?"

　　 Link is naturally very active. He wants to play the game earlier than anyone else.

"Start? What to start? Adversarial training? Hahahahaha, don't worry, Link. You don't know anything about the Grizzlies' tactics. After you get familiar with our style of play and what you need to do, You start to practice with the team again. But I believe that with your basketball skills, these should be fine."

　　 Hollins patted Link on the shoulder. Four years in college was not all bad. In the past four years, the NCAA must have cultivated Link's basic basketball qualities very solidly. Adapting to tactics should not be difficult for a senior player.

　　 "I will work hard, Mr. Lionel Hollins."

"Hahahahaha, you don't have to call me your husband. I am the coach of the team and you are the player of the team. We need effective communication, not extravagant etiquette, understand?" Hollins smiled, could it be Is every Chinese player so polite?

　　 "I see, coach."

"Well, that's right. Warm up. In the afternoon, I will let Turner explain the tactics to you. At that time, you may need to go on the court and try to run. Don't worry, I allow you to make mistakes now. And, yours The teammates are also very gentle. So let go and do it."

　　 After speaking, Hollins walked back to his office. Link stayed where he was, scratching his head.

　　 The Grizzlies teammates are very gentle? Do you think I haven't watched the NBA...

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　　 At two o'clock in the afternoon, Link's most worried moment finally came. The Grizzlies' training in the afternoon officially began, which means that the Grizzlies players should also enter the field one by one.

　　 And Link is the most special existence in this training ground.

The first to walk into the training hall is Mike Conley. This guy who has become the Grizzlies point guard in just the fourth grade has a clear mind and a deep affection for the Grizzlies, but he is not a person who can express his warmth in his face. On the person.

　　 "Hello." When Conley found Link, he just greeted him and warmed up to himself, as if Link didn't exist at all.

　　 The second person who walked in was Marc Gasol, a "European fortress" who used to be too fat to look like a professional player but is now extremely capable.

　　 Gasol’s character is a bit more cheerful than his brother Paul, but Gasol is not very enthusiastic as a European player in the face of unfamiliar people. The Spanish center just nodded slightly at Link, even if he had said hello.

　　 The third step on the court is Tony Allen, he is currently the most enthusiastic of the three. As soon as he came in, he walked up to Link in surprise, "You really came!? Haha, I didn't expect that Wallace guy really took you to Memphis! Hey, do you know? This buddy only a few days ago Just scored 52 points in the D-League! You’re great buddy, I’m sorry about Zeke. Hey, do well, you’ll like Memphis, trust me."

　　 Tony Allen's enthusiasm was something Link didn't expect. As a fan in his previous life, he only knew that Tony Allen was a defensive gate, a defensive champion who made LeBron James a headache.

　　 I just didn't expect this tough guy to be so easy-going in private.

　　 "Thank you for your encouragement, Tony, I will work hard."

　　 Link smiled awkwardly. Link can't learn the familiar character of black buddies.

　　 Then, the Grizzlies players came one after another. Some of them greeted Link, while others ignored Link. And O.J. Mayo looks at his new teammates with very proud eyes.

　　 In addition, the Grizzlies substitute No. 3, Sam Young, looked at Link with some anger in his eyes. After all, everyone knew that if Sam Yang performed well, the Grizzlies would not need to recruit Link. Link is here to compete with Sam Young, so it's strange that competitors can chat friendly.

　　 As time goes by, there are more and more people in the training hall. Link gradually began to feel nervous, because one of the most "bear" guys on the Grizzlies has not yet appeared.

　　 "Bang!" At this moment, the door of the training hall was slammed open, and "Roshan" walked into the training hall and waved at everyone, "Good afternoon, everyone."

　　 Link looked at the black version of Joan Brockman and couldn't help swallowing.

　　 Zach Randolph, the most "gentle" teammate in the Grizzlies appeared!

　　 When Link stared at Randolph, Randolph also happened to turn his gaze. The two looked at each other, then Randolph showed a wicked smile and walked towards Link.

　　 "Are you Link? The guy who set a personal scoring record in a single game in the Development League?" Randolph approached and asked UU reading www.uukanshu.com.

　　 "Hello, Zach."

"Our team doesn't need soft guys, so if you want to stay, it's better to be tough on the training ground. The Memphis team training is not like the playhouse of the Development League, hahahahaha." Randolph laughed. When he got up, Sam Yang also smiled.

"I know how to play tough games better than you, Zach. I see too many big guys like you. In the Development League, a big guy like you threatened me." As everyone knows, Link is Randolph responded strongly.

　　 "What's the result?" Randolph approached Link. He thought this newcomer would be too scared to speak by himself. But now, he must admit that he kind of likes this yellow-skinned guy.

　　 What the Grizzlies need is this kind of backbone.

　　 "The result, you will know immediately."

　　 "Oh!!!" Hearing Link's response, the Grizzlies players around were all clamoring.

　　 Randolph also smiled. He grabbed Link's shoulder and secretly tried hard, "I expect you to let me know the result, kid."

　　 After Randolph walked away, Link let out a big breath. It seems that dealing with different people requires different ways.

Conley and Gasol, who are not good at talking, the haughty Mayo, the enthusiastic Tony Allen, the angry Sam Young and the unpredictable Randolph... the Grizzlies are with Memphis. The same, it is really a chaotic place where all kinds of three streams and nine religions gather.

　　 But for his first training, Link is even more looking forward to it. This special small group is actually quite interesting.