The Grizzlies were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season by the Mavericks, which is something that many Grizzlies fans and even management can't stand anymore. The Grizzlies have Mike. Conley, the best of the young guards, has Zach . Randolph and Mark. Gasol, the league's most dangerous interior pairing, is still unable to make the playoffs.

The head coach has to take the blame for this. So this summer, the first change the Grizzlies made was to fire Lionel. Hollins.

Despite firing the head coach, the Grizzlies still want to maintain the stability of the roster. Tony. Allen has been waiting for an offer from the Grizzlies, but the Grizzlies' four-year, $1,800 price offer has not made Tony . Aaron senses the grizzly bear's sincerity.

Tony. Allen loves the Grizzlies, he likes to play on a defense-focused team, and he gets along pretty well with his teammates. But with a salary of just $4.5 million a year, if it's not the Grizzlies, Tony. Aaron and his manager probably won't even look at it.

While the Grizzlies' offer wasn't fair, Tony. Aaron is ready to dedicate the next four years to Memphis. For the place you love, it doesn't seem unacceptable to take less money. It was at this time that Cuban came to him with a four-year, $23 million contract.

18 million and 23 million, children also know which one to choose. The difference is not one or two million, but a full five million dollars!

In the face of a higher offer from the Cuban, Tony. Aaron hesitated. Join a team that has just knocked themselves out? It's not simple. But what if it's all for the championship, for your own survival?

It's no secret that there are countless examples of NBA players going bankrupt shortly after retiring. Tony. Although Aaron is not a guy who spends money like water, he also knows that he is working hard to earn more money now, and he can have more security in his days after retirement. After all, he's not a superstar, and he doesn't have billions of dollars to splurge on. $5 million, which is a pair of Tony. Aaron is not a small number.

Maybe in the eyes of those superstars, 5 million doesn't mean anything. But in the face of the biggest contract he has ever won in his career, Tony. It is impossible for Aaron to say no and refuse.

On the one hand, he loves Memphis, he loves his teammates, and he loves every street in that city. On the other hand, he needs a higher salary, more accolades, and a look at the O'Brien Cup when he is not completely old.

After a night of tossing and turning, Tony. Aaron: He finally made a decision in his heart. Early in the morning, the sun hasn't fully risen, Tony. Aaron took out his phone.

He originally wanted to call Cuban, but hesitated for a minute and finally dialed Grizzlies general manager Chris Brown. Wallace's phone. It's time to make your thoughts public.

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Cuban arrived at the office early and looked at the list of free agents who were almost familiar with it. When the time comes to August, there is not much "gold" left in the free agent market. Fortunately, the Mavericks' roster for the new season is close to being formed, and even if they sign again, it will be to expand the depth of the bench.

This year's signings have gone very smoothly with Carlisle's involvement. The stars they signed are not as famous, but they all have quality and are a perfect fit for Carlisle's system.

The dazzled Kuban closed his eyes and rubbed his temples. This offseason can be even busier than it was at the start of the season. However, watching the team's lineup take shape day by day, a huge sense of accomplishment will make Cuban full of energy.

"Knock Knock Knock ......"

Just as Kuban was closing his eyes, there was a sharp knock on the door of his office.

"Please come in!" Cuban shouted, you don't have to think about it, the one who came must be Carlisle!

Sure enough, Carlisle pushed open the office door and walked to Kuban's desk in two steps.

"Any good news, Rick?" Cuban looked at Carlisle's frowning expression and felt a little nervous. No way, Tony. Arlen's affair fell apart?

"Tony. Allen, he's decided to ...... with the Grizzlies," Carlisle said here, pausing deliberately.

"Oh, what a pity! Now there is no player in the free agent market who can match him! ”

Looking at Cuban's sad face, Carlisle smiled instead.

"Hear me out, Mark, Tony. Aaron, he's decided to part ways with the Grizzlies! ”

Cuban suddenly raised his head and stared at Carlisle with wide eyes.

"Damn, that's not humorous at all, Rick!" The two middle-aged men suddenly laughed again from frowning like a nervous disorder......

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"I've never been a man of words, so when the Grizzlies were approached by the airport to offer me to be an ambassador for Memphis Airport, I didn't hesitate to accept the offer.

It's not an advertisement! You know what I mean? It's an honor to be an icon of the city, and my large posters hang everywhere. Tony on the poster. Aaron smiles at you as if to say, 'Man, you've chosen a great airport.' 'You can see Tony everywhere at the airport. Aaron, the passenger arrives in Memphis, gets out of the plane, walks out of the aisle, opens the door, and then you'll see Tony. A large poster of Aaron.

When the away team walks out of the plane, they may see me looking them up and down. Welcome to Memphis, here Tony. Aaron's hood. It's as if the game hasn't started yet, and I'm already playing world-class defense.

If you've been in the league long enough, you'll see the difference in Memphis. In many teams, cornerstone players will become fan favorites, get big advertising sponsorships, and become the team's signature. But Memphis is a different city like no other. They don't let blue-collar players like me do all the dirty work and then get no good reviews. Memphis is very temperamental, and when they hug me, they buy my jersey, they buy a t-shirt with my picture on it. I've never gotten tired of saying that, let alone making me an ambassador for an international airport.

I will never forget that I will always be grateful to Memphis for letting me represent the city.

In a way, I knew there would be a difference. I'm no longer a Grizzlies player, and for the first time since the Celtics era, I'm going to be back in Memphis as a visiting player. I'm not going to move out of that right now: it's hard to be their opponent, it's hard to get into that stadium. Putting on my new team jersey, I knew I might never go back, but it wasn't goodbye.

I'll be back in Memphis at some point in the future, I promise. Whether it's playing for this team, working elsewhere in the city, or just doing those bumps around Memphis, eating barbecue or something. One day you're going to tap an old guy on the shoulder and say, 'Yo, it's Tony. Ah, Aaron'. Whatever the case, I'll definitely go back to Memphis. So like I said, it's not a farewell letter, it's more of a thank you letter.

I'll see you on a flight to Dallas. - Tony. Written by Aaron"

Later in the day, Mavericks official and Tony. Allen's social media duo officially announced that the well-respected defensive titan in Memphis will officially switch to the Dallas Mavericks for a hefty price of $23 million over four years. At the same time, it was announced to the world, as well as the above letter to Tony. Allen's handwritten thank you letter to all Memphis fans.

In contrast to Iguodala and the Nuggets' direct tearing face, Tony. Allen's breakup with the Grizzlies was much more peaceful.

The Grizzlies officially tweeted their best wishes Tony. Allen was able to go better in Dallas and the fans wished Tony well. Aaron was able to get what he wanted in Dallas. No matter how bad it is, the door of Memphis will always be open for him.

Yiyang, who sweated with Gobert in the training camp, received Tony as soon as possible. The news of Allen's joining, although the Mavericks advanced in the playoffs last season by stepping on the corpse of the Grizzlies, Tony . Allen's defense really impressed Yiyang. He was about to pick up his phone to welcome Tony. Aaron's arrival, but he was the first to receive a text message.

"Let's go and create a big era together!" A few simple words, but it made Yiyang feel full of strength. He didn't expect that Tony. Aaron would take the initiative to text himself first. It seems that this guy, like himself, can't wait for next season.

Gobert, Iguodala, Tony. Aaron, Nick. Young, Dareham Porter...... Yiyang has a rough idea of the Mavericks' on-court lineup for next season.

Back to the finals? No, Yiyang's goal is to regain the championship!