400: Opportunity & Preparation
Memphis tonight is crazy.
When the Grizzlies slaughtered the defending champions at home, when Link said to the camera, "Championship, here we come." The Grizzlies' dark history of more than a decade seems to be about to turn a page.
Even though the game was over, the local fans still lingered. They were cheering for the great victory, cheering for the heroes of the Grizzlies. With a six-game winning streak to start the season and crush the defending champions, this season has been a dream for all Grizzlies fans.
Hubi. Brown didn't finish his work today, still wearing a headset and staring at the data on the big screen.
Bosh 22 points, James 20 points. Then, the Heat didn't have a third player to score in double figures.
Wade scored just 8 points on 3-of-15 shooting today. Thunder. Allen shot 2-of-7 and scored just five points.
On the other hand, Grizzly Bear, Nick. Young scored a game-high 25 points. It's hard to imagine that this guard, who averaged single-digit points per game for the Clippers last season, is scoring more points than the Big Three today. Moreover, the hit rate is as high as 61.5%. And, 7 of 11 three-pointers!
Link had 22 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, a near-triple-double that was better than James. This is also the first time that Link has a double-double this season, and it has finally opened.
Except for Nick. In addition to Young and Link, Gasol Jr. also scored 21 points, Randolph 18 and Conley 18. Iguodala only scored seven points, but given his excellent performance on the defensive end and just five attempts, that efficiency was quite terrifying.
While the Heat were completely blown up on the inside, the outside was also blown up by Link, Nick. Yang and Conley hit their heads and bloodied. The fiasco of Memphis is also a reasonable thing.
"Look at this team, how good they are." Hubi. Brown stared at the data and smiled reassuringly.
"yes, their wholeness is unmatched by the Miami Heat. Their defense is also beyond the reach of the Miami Heat. At least for today, the Heat are no match for the Grizzlies. Next to Brown Sr., one of his young partners replied lightly.
"I'm not talking about this game, boy. Do you believe what Link says? After the game, he said to the camera 'We're here to win the championship', do you think the Grizzlies really have a chance? ”
This time, the young partner didn't answer for a long time. Hubi. Brin waved his hand, ending the conversation with his partner.
Yes, even so, there are still many people who can't believe that the Grizzlies can win the championship.
But Hubby. Brown didn't have the slightest doubt about Link's declaration, and that kid and this team would never say anything uncertain.
Is Memphis City about to win a championship? Cleveland has had James for so many years, and they haven't done it.
But competitive sports are crazy, the moment the championship pennant is hung at the Federal Express Arena.......
Hubi. Brown believes the world will feel that the Grizzlies deserve it.
The 2004 Pistons, the 2011 Mavericks...... At the beginning, they were not favored either.
But a team with real strength doesn't need to be favored by others. They will rush to the court themselves and fight to the end. Until everyone realizes how powerful they are.
Brown stared at the empty dome of the arena for a few minutes, then slowly turned away.
Hopefully, on that frenzied summer day next June, today's miracle will continue.
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"Haha, we won! Win! ”
Inside the locker room, Nick. Yang was incredibly excited. 25 points, the highest score in the game. Nick. Young used his own way to help the Grizzlies achieve such a big victory, and he was naturally very happy.
Of course, Link knows that Nick. Young was so happy not only because he helped the Grizzlies win, but also because he completely blew up Ray today. Alan.
Speaking of which, Link really admires Nick. Yang himself is competing with himself for this momentum. Once he sees it, he will work hard to achieve his goal.
If Link tells James, Nick. Yang played so well today, just because he played an NBA2K game, and then he was dissatisfied with his rating, then James estimated that his lungs would have to be fried.
In the locker room, Nick. Yang immediately tweeted. Twitter is four pictures, one is him and one is Ray. Allen's stats for today and the ratings of the two in NBA2K games.
The caption on the picture is very simple, "2K are you serious?" 72? ”
Not long after Twitter was posted, it was retweeted like crazy. Link believes that in less than half an hour, Nick. This guy Yang is going to be popular all over the United States.
Of course, wait for the next NBA2K13 update, Nick. Yang's ability value will definitely not be only 72.
In addition to the carnival, the players gradually calmed down from their excitement. Then I took a shower and changed my clothes, and got ready to go home and sleep.
Tomorrow afternoon, the Grizzlies are flying to Oklahoma City, which they know all too well. The day after tomorrow, the Grizzlies will play the Thunder for the first time this season.
Everyone still attaches great importance to this game, after all, the experience of being eliminated by the Thunder in the tiebreaker last season is still vivid.
For all of the Grizzlies, it was a battle for revenge.
Link also went to take a shower and prepared to go home to rest. He was so tired that Link sat in front of the locker and played with his phone for a while after taking a shower before getting up.
When Link was ready to leave, there was only one person left in the locker room – Jimmy. Butler.
And, the guy is still wearing the jersey.
"What? Don't want to go yet? You have to train tomorrow morning, so let's go, I'll take you home." Link beckoned, not paying much attention.
"I didn't play today and I'm not tired. So, I want to practice for a while. "Jimmy. Butler said, holding the basketball and heading to the training hall.
Link followed, leaning against the basketball hoop. Jimmy. Butler is really hardworking, and Link even thinks this guy is hardworking harder than himself.
Butler has improved a lot this summer. But there is no way, neither in the original history nor now, Butler has not been able to get too much playing time at this time.
"Did you tell Coach Stevens?" After watching Butler shoot 50 baskets, Link spoke.
"As he said, he told me to stay focused and be patient." Butler was answering Link, but was still focused on practicing his shot.
"Do you believe him?"
"Of course, because that's how you're successful." Butler looked at Link with a determined look in his eyes.
"Haha, that's good. Don't be discouraged, Jimmy. Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared, and your efforts now are all about preparing for opportunities when they arise. I also don't know when the opportunity will appear, maybe next year? Maybe just tomorrow? But opportunities will always arise, as long as you're still trying. ”
"I understand, Link. I never wanted to give up, never. As long as I'm on the field, I'm going to make everyone look good. ”
Link nodded and left the training hall. In the empty passageway, only the sound of a basketball colliding with the wooden floor was the sound.
The feeling of sweating, it's so good.
And at this time, no one knows. An opportunity is approaching the sophomore rookie who sweats day and night.