: 827: The champion will always be the champion before he falls

Latest URL: The days in the pre-season training camp always flew very fast, in the blink of an eye, it was already early October.
The streets on both sides of Link's house are already covered with maple leaves. This indicates that the frenetic summer is over, and everything is a new beginning.
At this point in time less than a month before the start of the regular season, the preseason also began in full swing.
In this year's preseason, Georgel and Snyder are still based on experimental lineups as always.
Although there are no changes in the Grizzlies this year, it is not true if the entire team is exactly the same as last year.
First of all, Marc Gasol has made great progress on the offensive end. This season he has made a qualitative leap in offensive efficiency whether he is in the middle distance or in the low post. And, still without compromising the quality of defense.
ESPN previously placed Gasol at the 24th place among the top 50 stars in the new season, which can be said to be quite predictable.
However, Randolph's offense is indeed much weaker than before, but considering Randolph's rising age, his offensive decline is expected and within an acceptable range.
In this regard, Georgel's approach is to increase the proportion of Gasol's offensive shots. At the same time, increase the playing time of Tobias Harris!
Tobias Harris' performance in the preseason was amazing. Last season, his inconsistent three-pointer made a qualitative leap this season. This allows him to stay on the court as an offensive point without the ball, and his own good at holding the ball offense and low post offense has not fallen at all.
For the Grizzlies who lack shooters, this is undoubtedly good news.
Harris' biggest shortcoming now is not three-pointers, but his low defense. Harris, who was playing in the third position, was still a bit at a loss when he encountered a powerful fourth position. However, in this era, most teams are playing small lineups, which undoubtedly greatly conceals Harris' shortcomings.
Of course, Link was not surprised by Harris' progress. Because he knew Harris could be as good as he is now.
If Harris' progress is gratifying, then the outstanding performance of another Grizzlies substitute Jimmy Butler is what everyone expected.
In the pre-season training camp, everyone discovered that Butler can now play with Link back and forth. This forward, who entered the league a year later than Link, has finally begun to honour his talent and sweat.
In the preseason, when Link didn't play much time, Butler averaged 21.2 points per game and became the Grizzlies' scoring leader.
You know, Butler's average points per game last season was just over 10 points! In the first two seasons, the scoring average was not directly in double figures.
Seeing Jimmy Butler playing better, Georgel also discussed with Iguodala, hoping that Iguodala can try to play as a substitute, and at the beginning of the regular season, give Butler some room to play. If the effect is not good, Iguodala will be replaced by the starting lineup.
In this regard, Iguodala readily accepted the arrangement of the head coach.
Originally, Iguodala was not the kind of personality that loves to compete. When people wanted him to become a star, he was not interested in being the boss, let alone now.
As long as it can help the team win, playing on the bench is nothing for him.
In addition, Vince Carter's arrival also provides a more secure offense for the Grizzlies' bench. In the past, although Nick Young would occasionally convulse, his offensive stability was indeed a little worse. When you are accurate, you must die, but when you are iron, it is basically useless.
Although Miller is stable, he basically has no offensive methods except three-pointers. Also, Miller can only catch the ball and shoot, not holding the ball.
Carter's arrival is more like a synthesis of Nick Young and Miller. Although he rarely breaks out, he can provide a stable output every game. Although he is nearly 40 years old, the occasional singles with the ball can also give people some surprises. In addition, Carter's transmission control ability is also beyond the reach of Miller.
"Half-man and half-god" has long since returned to the world, but if you think he is willing to be mediocre, you are wrong. On the bench, he is almost the pinnacle of the Grizzlies.
It seems that the Grizzlies’ personnel have not changed much. But in fact, the Grizzlies’ combat power structure has undergone drastic changes.
Georgel and Snyder frantically experimented with various combinations. The Grizzlies also made great strides in the preseason, and finally got an excellent record of 8 games and 7 wins!
The Grizzlies' dominance is still very terrifying, they are taking a solid step towards the third consecutive championship!
However, fans did not approve of the Grizzlies' excellent record in the preseason.
"The Grizzlies played weak teams in the preseason. This does not explain any problems, nor can it conceal the fact that the Grizzlies players rank inflated."
"The Grizzlies players did very well in the preseason. Jimmy Butler averaged 20 points per game. But past experience tells us that the preseason cannot be confused with the regular season."
"Just a few preseason games, this is not enough to judge the strength of the Grizzlies. Whether the Grizzlies can win the championship this year, we will know after watching the opener."
In this regard, Link agrees very much. It is true that the preseason cannot be confused with the regular season. Playing well in the preseason does not mean that the regular season can also be successful.
But Link can guarantee that the Grizzlies played in the preseason will not shrink much in the regular season.
Many people think that the Grizzlies, who have not made major signings, will inevitably decline in strength after they become older.
But in fact, Butler, Harris and others have already taken on greater responsibilities. The overall strength of the Grizzlies is actually stronger than last season!
What's more, even Link himself has made a lot of progress!
As early as the day before the start of the preseason, Link, through his unremitting efforts, had filled the progress bar in front of him and gained the power of Grant Hill in the 99-00 season!
Link was almost crazy about it. Butler finally got through Link's offensive tactics this summer, but found that he couldn't prevent Link now.
The huge improvement of Link's strength made him hardly find an opponent in team training. Even Tony Allen was helpless with Link.
The fastest first step in the league, a healthy ankle, a versatile skill, and a restless heart, always thinking about scoring, make Link more dangerous than before.
It's just that in the preseason, Link didn't show it.
When the regular season begins, Link will use his power to prove to the world, "A team wants to become stronger, but it can't only rely on signings."
Just as the Grizzlies smashed a streak of winning streaks, the Cleveland Cavaliers also performed well in the preseason.
At the beginning, people were also worried that the Cavaliers' possession of the ball might not be balanced, and one ball might not be enough.
But after the preseason, the Cavaliers did not have any problems with the distribution of the ball. Irving and James can take turns controlling the ball, and Love can help the team even if they don't need the ball.
NBA rookie coach David Blatter has solved the Cavaliers’ offensive problem well. The five-time Israeli coach of the year, the best coach of the European League in 14 years, and six Israeli Champions Cup, five Israeli league champions, and one European The league champions, the European Championships in 2009 and 10, and the runner-ups in the 2008 and 12 Olympic Games are not fuel-efficient lamps.
Blatter is indeed a rookie coach in the NBA, but he is not a "noob" at all. This guy has already been prominent in Europe.
At first, everyone was worried that this American coach, who has been in European basketball for many years, would not be able to adapt to the NBA rhythm. But the facts have proved that his adaptability is extremely strong. There is no pressure to bring the Big Three right away.
Under his leadership, the Cleveland Cavaliers' preseason record is even more exaggerated than the Grizzlies. They played a wave of 10 wins!
The new Big Three plus an excellent coach ~EbookFREE.me~ This has convinced countless Cavaliers fans that they have booked this year's championship! With just one game with him, the Cavaliers can expose the Grizzlies and make the unjust list of the top 50 players in the new season a shame for the Grizzlies!
So, one day before the start of the highly anticipated NBA regular season opener, ESPN thought of a resounding title for the game, "In the first game of the new season, will the Cavaliers announce the change of ownership of the championship?"
Many fans agree with this. They think the Grizzlies can't compare with the new Cavaliers who are extremely powerful from players to coaches.
In this regard, Link made a comment on social media. And just fifteen minutes later, Link's words became popular all over the world.
"I have to remind everyone that the champion will always be the champion before falling down! We have the background of the champion, the dignity of the champion, the experience of the champion and most importantly, the heart of the champion! The regular season hasn't started yet? The Clevelandians want to take it. Championship?"
After this passage, Link did not forget to wear a "hehe" smile.
The first step on the road to three consecutive championships, Link can not allow failure.