: Three hundred and sixty: Parting is not necessarily a bad thing

It was a difficult decision not to renew Hollins, and we respect his work in Memphis. But after careful and rigorous consideration, we have formulated a better development plan for the future of the team, and the decision is not easy. "The new Grizzlies boss Robert Pera responded to reporters after the news broke.
"I hope the outside world will look at the problem from my perspective. In fact, I don't want to coach other teams. I want to stay with the Grizzlies. Including my resignation interview, I also stated that as long as the team provides me with a suitable contract , I will immediately agree. But the Grizzlies have made a decision, I can only accept, I hope the Grizzlies will get better and better in the future." Hollins, a tough guy, looked lonely when facing the camera, his dream with Memphis , Stopped abruptly.
At this time, the finals are fighting, so few people care about whether the Grizzlies coach will leave or not. After all, Hollins is far from being a famous coach. In the coaching circle, Ka and Popovich are naturally incomparable.
If Popovich leaves, it is estimated that the entire league will have to explode.
But Link is very caring about this, how caring is it? After learning the news and calling to confirm, Link flew back to Memphis from Los Angeles.
"Don't be sad, I have already received interview invitations from three or four teams. Maybe we will meet again next season and we will be our opponents, hahahahaha." Seeing Link appearing at his door, Hollins' eyes reddened. .
But in order not to make the atmosphere too sad, Hollins decided to make a joke to ease the atmosphere.
Link looked at Hollins with mixed feelings.
Indeed, Hollins is far from being a famous coach in the entire NBA history. Before crossing over, Link didn't even know this man. It can be said that Hollins's reputation in the coaching circle is only a little better than obscurity.
But at this time, the "unknown" coach was leaving, but Link was still a little sad.
After all, he is Link's enlightenment coach in the NBA. An enlightenment coach still has a huge impact on players. Without Hollins' trust and reuse, Link will not even be selected for the double second team now, even if he can play stable in the NBA will have to ask questions.
Hollins turned Link from an unknown draft to one of the best three players in the league. Although only two years have passed, Hollins's status in Link's heart is still very lofty.
Although Link worked very hard, he also had systematic help. But Hollins has also witnessed Link's growth. You have to say that he has no credit for cultivating Link. It is unlikely.
"Did you get the news long ago? Why didn't you tell us?"
"Tell you in the playoffs that I might leave this summer? Haha, I am the head coach. I must first guarantee the team's performance. But telling you this in the playoffs is not conducive to the team's performance. It doesn't matter, Business is business. If the team is stagnant, someone must be responsible." Hollins patted Link on the shoulder, "Next, you have to keep cheering."
Link nodded slightly, and now is not the time to be hypocritical. This is the NBA, and the results are used here. The team wants to go further, and sometimes it just needs to change. As a professional player, Link must get used to this rhythm.
Afterwards, Link ate dinner at Hollins's house. The two chatted a lot, from basketball to life, everything.
When he finally left, Hollins only said to Link, "Link, we must win. Memphis's honor depends on you."
This is Lionel Hollins, the last "deployment" for Link.
Parting, this is part of basketball.
On the way home, Link didn't feel so sad. Think about it, sometimes, separation may be a better choice for both parties. This is not necessarily a bad thing, it may even be a good thing.
A few years ago, when the Mavericks players were ready to regroup, the Mavericks management sent away the "little general" Avery Johnson who had allowed the Mavericks to win 60+ games in the regular season for two consecutive seasons. .
At that time, all the Mavericks said, "We cooperate very well, we are not willing to be this coach."
At that time, the Mavericks fans said that Cuban was too hasty and asked the young general to try more to make sure he could do it.
Then Rick Carlisle came, and last year, the Mavericks won the first championship trophy in team history. From taking over the team to winning the championship, only three seasons.
But if you ask Johnson to try three more seasons, can he really lead the team to win the championship?
After thinking about this, Link was relieved a lot. But the most important thing now is, who will the Grizzlies hire as their head coach next season?
Promote assistant coach? It's better to use Hollins. The two assistants in the Grizzlies coaching staff, Elston Turner and Dave Georgel, are both excellent assistants, but they still don't have the ability to stand alone.
After he went home, Link directly called the boss Robert Pera. It stands to reason that who the team hires as the head coach has nothing to do with the players. Link did not want to interfere in the team's selection, he should have the right to understand.
"To be honest, we have a lot of backup candidates. Spurs coach Alvin Gentry, assistant coach Dave Georgel, the once whirlwind model Mike D'Antoni, and the Kings who played the Princeton system. K. Adelman and others will interview with the team ~EbookFREE.me~ On the phone, when he heard Link asking about the head coach, Pera was not angry, but was very happy.
Pella is naturally very happy that core players can care about the team's construction and development so much.
"Uh..." Link listened to the list of candidates. Of course, these coaches are all excellent coaches. But I always feel that I feel bad...
"Oh, yes, there is a very special candidate. I don't know if you know him. In the past two years, he has been very popular in American basketball."
"Who?" Hearing that there is such a mysterious candidate, Link suddenly became interested again.
"He has never coached the NBA, and even has no experience as an NBA assistant. But I think he is a very worthy candidate. He is the current Butler Bulldogs coach, Brad Steven. S. He has agreed to come to the team for an interview, which shows that he is eager to enter the NBA. I don’t know if the Cinderella myth he created in the NCAA can also be staged in the NBA."
After listening to Robert Pera, Link was stunned.
Do you know Stevens? This is simply an old acquaintance, alright! Last summer, he and George also trained for a long time at Butler University.
What impressed Link so far is that Stevens let his players simulate the tactics of the Grizzlies and Pacers so that Link and George can get better training results. Facts have proved that when Link and George started this season, they were indeed very early.
These are inseparable from Stevens' help.
I thought I would only be friends with Stevens, now it's alright, Link and him will have the possibility of teaming up!
I hope Robert Pera can make the most correct decision.
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