: Six hundred and seven: Pursue the difference

Battier suddenly announced his retirement, a year earlier than Link knew.
But that is also true, this season, Battier has almost no playing time. In the original history, he still has the ball to play in the Heat this season.
Veterans generally choose to retire and choose another way of life when their own strength is no longer available, but there is no financial pressure to stay in the league.
And, winning the Grizzlies and winning the Heat, for Shane Battier, the feeling is definitely completely different.
In the Heat won the championship, Shane Battier just made up for his personal regret. He didn't want to have his hands empty after he retired. To put it bluntly, it feels like being a champion after getting old.
But in the Grizzlies won the championship, Shane Battier achieved a major goal of his life.
Making up for regrets and accomplishing life goals are two concepts.
In 1997, Battier, Elton Brand, Williams Avery, and Corey Maggette formed Duke's golden generation. Later, all three people besides Battier participated in the 1999 draft and were selected in the lottery area, starting the wonderful journey of earning large sums of dollar bills.
Battier alone refused the temptation of money, but chose to continue his studies at university. When Battier was asked why he didn't participate in the draft as soon as possible, his answer was "I came to Duke to get a degree and help Duke win the championship. The goal has not been achieved, how can I leave?"
It wasn't until the senior year that Battier finally achieved these two goals-winning an NCAA championship and a bachelor of religion degree. Battier is a person who is willing to do anything to accomplish his goals, and he will not give up early.
At the beginning, Battier, who had just entered the league, aimed to rise with the Grizzlies! Although some long detours, but now, the ultimate goal of Battier's career can be regarded as achieved.
Just like winning the NCAA championship that year, Battier can now leave calmly.
"You can still fight, Sean." Link was the first to speak up. Although he knew that this kind of thing was inevitable, Link was still a little bit reluctant when it was time to say goodbye.
Battier has been with Link for three years, watching Link go from being an obscure draft pick to being a hot star in the league. He is also an important teacher on Link's career path. He let Link know what a real "career" is.
Battier has no outstanding data, no dazzling honor, he only left, averaging 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. It seemed that he could not teach Link. You know, Link is now a supernova who averaged 8.2 rebounds per game in the finals.
But the greatness of some players is more than just data. What Battier can teach Link is by no means as simple as how to play.
For example, in the feasting and corrupting place of the NBA, loyalty is often forgotten after a lot of dollar bills. Divorce, infidelity, scandal, episodes of dramas are constantly being staged.
But none of this has anything to do with Battier. In his life, he cleans himself up and makes the gossip media nothing. He explains what is true maturity and responsibility.
On the court, he spared no effort to contribute his energy, and did not care about the superficial numbers in the statistics column. Sometimes, behind Battier's mediocre performance of 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, it was he who completed 21 times without the ball, 18 times quickly transferred the ball, 11 times forced opponents to barely shoot, and 4 times caused opponent errors. And countless defenses, assists, and defenses.
He truly explained what it means to spare no effort for victory. What is meant by playing for victory, not for data.
He won't play paddling just because he's old, but race and train hard every day. He treats his teammates as family members and the locker room as a writer. He is a well-deserved leader of the locker room and the big brother that everyone admires.
These are all things Battier can teach Link.
The nickname "President" is the greatest compliment to Battier's personality charm.
Battier let Link know what a truly outstanding professional player should look like. Just playing the ball well is not enough. He set a perfect example for Link. Link's current professional attitude is also deeply influenced by Shane.
However, now that such a perfect mentor and helpful friend suddenly wants to say to leave, Link's first reaction is of course not to give up.
After all, we have been together for three years, sharing weal and woe. It is certainly impossible to say that there is no emotion. When he used to be a fan, Link really didn't feel much about Shane Battier. But now as a teammate, the feelings are different.
"Haha, I know my physical condition myself, Link. I don't want to have a chance to play in the garbage time every game in the future, it doesn't make sense to me. Besides, the Grizzlies have you now. You I have really matured, and I have nothing to worry about."
Battier smiled and patted Link on the shoulder. Just like the ESPN article said, Battier must accept this era.
This era no longer belongs to him.
Subsequently, the rest of the Grizzlies hugged Shane and sent their sincerest blessings.
Battier is definitely a respected and loved teammate, not just Link, most people are actually not willing to leave Battier.
But at least Battier got a perfect ending, and everyone didn't make the atmosphere too sad.
After Battier finished speaking, it was Stevens' turn.
Stevens's achievements this season are unmatched. In the first year he took the NBA team and won the championship, the probability of this happening is comparable to winning the lottery.
You know, old coaches like Jerry Sloan and George Carr have been in the NBA for decades and won thousands of games, but they still don’t know what a championship is like.
In the original history, Steve Kerr also led the team to win the first year. But before that, Kerr was a professional player himself, and he was also the general manager of the Suns, and he knew the NBA quite well.
Before this year, Stevens was completely blank. No matter as a player or a coach, he did not have any professional basketball resume.
Therefore, he has now been called "the most amazing and potential coach in the world."
The young coach looked at everyone with a bitter smile. He loves this team, but just like he left the Bulldogs to pursue another goal. After winning the championship, he also had new goals.
"I'm also saying goodbye." Stevens was more shy than Battier when he said this.
"What!?" Link was stunned. Is there a coach who left the team immediately after winning the championship? Yes, Phil Jackson is like that.
But Phil Jackson is old after all, and Stevens is still very young.
"I had a wonderful time in Memphis, and I am also very happy to be able to contribute to the championship. But... my two children and my wife, they all want our family Go to Boston to live. There are better teaching resources, better..."
Stevens did not go on. Although it has improved over the years, Memphis is still not an over-developed city. This is a fact.
Considering his children, Stevens finally decided to go to Boston with his family. Especially when he doesn't have much time to accompany his children, Stevens hopes his children will have a good environment.
In fact, he had already discussed the resignation with Pella very early, which also showed that his next family is a Celtic and will not directly compete with the Grizzlies.
The twisted melon is not sweet, so Pella did not force Stevens to stay, and readily agreed to Stevens' request.
The reason why it was announced now is mainly to not affect the team's preparations.
After Battier, the coach has to leave again. Although for a team that has just won the championship, this may seem incredible, but this is the true situation of the NBA ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Link also knows very well that the two of them will never be the last to leave. Everyone’s pursuit is different, and everyone has the right to choose.
Some people can walk around for the championship, and some people just want to be loyal to the team even if they haven't won the championship in this life. Some are satisfied after winning the championship once, and then just want to get a bigger contract. And some will continue to move towards higher goals, even if they accept less salaries.
Just like in the original history, Gary Neal left the Spurs for a larger contract. He thinks that even if he wins more championships with the Spurs, he is not the protagonist. It is better to get more money.
Nowitzki, who took the initiative to cut his salary, puts the desire to win and the love for Dallas in the first place.
There is no right or wrong in these two approaches, but the choice and pursuit are different. One cannot use his own standards to measure or judge others.
This summer, the Grizzlies estimate that there will be more personnel changes, but Link can understand.
He doesn't want to destroy the good atmosphere after winning because of these things, no matter who comes and goes, life will continue.
"Okay, don't make it so heavy. No matter where we go, the history we have worked together to create will not change! Smile, we are world champions! You still think about how to face success on the day of the championship parade Thousands of fans!"
Pella's words broke the heavy atmosphere. In an instant, everyone's topic shifted to the championship parade.
And Link not only has to consider the championship parade, he also has to consider how he has to deal with the "uninvited guest" at home these two days.
Link has never experienced such a thing as living with a girl.
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