: Three hundred and sixty-three: best player, best coach

Lionel Hollins officially resigned, and former Butler 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 of Butler University's departure.
As soon as this news came out, it made the whole basketball world amused.
"When this seemingly simple news headline appeared on my phone screen, it became the most incomprehensible sentence in the world. For half a minute, I didn't even understand it. Brad Stevens? Which Brad Stevens? In the coaching staff of all NBA teams, I have never heard of this person."
"Brad Stevens? That college coach who is 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 an NCAA coach has entered the NBA, but Rick Pitino and John Calipari have proven that it is difficult for the NCAA coach to succeed in the NBA. These are two different basketballs. world."
"I don't know what the Grizzlies management planned. Hollins did a good job with the Grizzlies. They reached a record-breaking two consecutive years in the Western Conference Finals! As a result, the rookie boss brought a rookie when he came to power. Coach, this is incredible!"
"It's hard to imagine how a 35-year-old coach who has no NBA coaching experience and no professional player experience will let those boys who refuse to admit defeat listen to him. If a coach does not have the right to speak in the locker room, then sooner or later the team It will get out of control."
"The new boss wants to bring his own people into the team, which is actually understandable. But the people Robert Pella leads are not very reliable."
Just as Link expected, when the news of Stevens joining the Grizzlies broke out, there was an overwhelming voice of bad news.
After all, in the original history, when Stevens joined the Celtics, the outside world also reacted like this.
It's just that the Celtics at that time have basically begun to rebuild, and the Grizzlies are still a Western Conference Finals team. Therefore, Stevens's voice is more questioned than the original history.
Link has returned to Memphis from Spain at this time. He and Rachel’s Spanish Golden Holiday did not last long. Because the Olympic Games will be played at the end of July, all national teams have started training camps, and Gasol doesn’t have much time to accompany him. Link play.
Seeing that many people around him are playing the Olympics, Link also feels itchy. But no way, want to play for the Chinese team? This is not as simple as giving up an American citizenship. If the Chinese Basketball Association does not have a naturalization plan to give Link the green light along the way, Link is willing to give up his American citizenship, and it would 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 recent years...well, don't go to this muddy water.
Others are busy working for the Olympics, but Link can only work for the Grizzlies.
At the end of June, Link appeared at the signing ceremony between the Grizzlies and the rookies. This year, the Grizzlies used their 27th overall pick in the first round to win center Festus Azeri from Vanderbilt University to fill the vacancy on the bench for the inside rotation.
There is nothing to say about this draft, naturally it is not as amazing as the deal to Jimmy Butler last year. But this year's draft in this position at the end of the first round, there is really no good choice. Choose Azeri to add the thickness of the inside line on the bench, this idea is at least correct.
In the second round, there are a few good players, such as the "egg chase" Green who will make the whole league scared in the future, such as the tall pitcher Chris Middleton in the future. But in the Grizzlies, they may not be able to display their specialties, so the Grizzlies did not extend the "magic catch."
When he showed his face at the signing ceremony, Link also helped the Grizzlies publicize their popularity. By the way, also boost the enthusiasm of rookies.
The signing ceremony of a rookie at the end of the first round will involve the core of the team. He will definitely feel that he is valued and is an important reinforcement for the team. Then this summer, I will desperately push myself.
Speaking of which, Link himself has not participated in the signing ceremony after the draft, and now he is here to attend others...
After Azeri's signing ceremony, Link also met with Pella and Stevens.
"We have been pushed to the cusp of the storm now, guys." Pera sat behind her desk, frowning at the negative news about the Grizzlies.
"To be honest, this is expected." Stevens himself was not so irritable, but still smiling.
"We have always lived under doubts, and we are used to it." Link also spread his hands. The Grizzlies have been questioned a lot and don't care about these two.
"Anyway, you will be under great pressure next season. No, we will be under great pressure! Coach Stevens, I also want to hear your opinion on reinforcement. If we want to sign or trade a player, I I will discuss with you in advance. As promised, you also have control of this team."
"The team still has a deal?" Link asked knowingly, mainly to gather some intelligence.
From the beginning of the team’s change of coach, Link was sure that this was not the only change for the Grizzlies this summer.
"Hmm... I am not afraid to tell you that the entire league is now brewing deals. This summer, things will become crazy. Tomorrow, the trading market and the free agent signing market will open. At that time, the intensity may be intense. Not worse than the playoffs." Pella stroked his chin. In order to make the Grizzlies go further next year, he must seize every opportunity from tomorrow!
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"I didn't expect that we would actually cooperate with a team." Standing in the training ground of the Federal Express Arena, Stevens akimbo, chatting with Link beside him.
"This is fate, this year, I don't need to go to Indianapolis to receive your training." Link smiled, and he didn't expect that he would join forces with the marshal.
When George introduced him to Stevens, Link was still imagining what it would be like to play under Stevens.
But it won't take long for him to stop fantasizing.
"Do you know why I am willing to accept the Grizzlies contract? Link."
"Because you said you want to enter ~EbookFREE.me~ 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 also had contact with me. But I finally decided to come here because of you!" 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 am confident to lead the team! I have always wanted to cooperate with a player like you, so when the opportunity came, I decisively seized it. You , Link, you are the biggest reason why I am here. I will tailor everything for you, and I will take your performance to the next level. And you will take the Grizzlies to a higher position. Since I was training you last year, I’ve been thinking how great it would be if I could keep coaching you. Now, my dream has come true."
"Haha, I am embarrassed by you, Brad." Link waved his hand, but he believed what Stevens said.
Stevens does have the ability to make players better. Thomas, who is 1.75 meters tall, almost got a maximum salary in the Celtics. But what about after leaving Stevens? He is almost unemployed.
"Really can't wait, I want to start training here as soon as possible. In NCAA, I failed to get the final honor. But in the NBA... Link, look around, there is no honor pennant. But say Maybe, can we decorate this place beautifully?"
"You will be the best coach, and I will be the best player?" Link smiled. Memphis' basketball history will no longer be plain.
"Yes, let's just say that. You are the best player, and I am the best coach." Stevens and Link fist gently. Amidst the suspicion of the outside world, the Grizzlies general has begun to look forward. Their future is out.
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