Popovich was able to avoid the post-match reporters, but he couldn't avoid the questions of the press conference anyway.

At the press conference, the old man was kept in his spirits, and he was overwhelmed by the torturous questions of the reporters.

The brag before the game is best fulfilled with practical actions. Otherwise, all that awaits you after the game is endless trouble.

Popovich gave everyone too much to expect before the game, and people were waiting to see the Grizzlies lose streak.

As a result, the Spurs disappointed everyone, and everyone will definitely turn their guns on the Spurs.

On the other hand, Whiteside can finally use the media to call out 2K.

When a reporter asked Whiteside, "Why did you play so well after returning to the NBA after two years?"

Whiteside instantly became excited, as if he had been waiting for this question for a long time, "I've been working hard in the game because I want to improve my stats in NBA2K games. ”

Everyone at the press conference laughed, and they all thought Whiteside was joking.

But only Link knows that this guy is very serious about his paranoid pursuit of his 2K ability value.

In any case, Whiteside did make a name for himself. He became famous in this history even faster than in the original history.

In the original history, after Whiteside joined the Heat, he was still in the development league for more than a month before finally playing results.

But with the Grizzlies, Whiteside made most people remember himself in his first game.

After the press conference, Whiteside was pleasantly surprised to find that NBA2K had @ itself on its official social media.

2K said it would change Whiteside's stat from 59 to 75. It has to be said that the power of the media is enormous.

As soon as they reported what Whiteside had said, 2K responded immediately.

"Did you see Link!? They really changed it for me, and they really responded to me! Hahaha, I'm going to hurry home and update the game! I'm looking forward to it, I won't be useless in the game now! ”

Whiteside danced with excitement like a child who receives a response from Santa Claus at Christmas.

Link on the side shook his head, this guy's psychological maturity is probably not as good as Cousins.

"Congratulations, Hassan. But don't take it lightly, there's more to the NBA than just one game. ”

"Of course, Link! My goal is not just 75, I want to be the highest-rated center player in the game! Whiteside replied in a serious manner, in general, this guy's motivation to play is still inseparable from the game ability value......

But it doesn't matter why Whiteside plays hard, as long as he can put on a performance like that every night, Link believes that the Grizzlies' dominance will not wane.

Three consecutive championships, maybe it's really not just in a dream.

The day after the game, Whiteside was second only to Link, who surpassed Kobe Bryant in the total number of career triple-doubles.

Although Whiteside's 10 points and 8 rebounds are not impressive, everyone knows that Whiteside has indeed solved the Grizzlies' urgent needs.

"The Memphis Grizzlies are really good at panning for gold, and after Link, they might find a hidden treasure again."

"You saw how that kid defended Tim. Duncan's? I can't believe he's been wandering outside of the NBA for so long. ”

"It turns out that there is still a market for defensive centers in the NBA. As long as you have the ability, you don't have to worry about finding a job. I think the Grizzlies may already be preparing another 10-day contract from Whiteside. ”

Whiteside was also in a good mood to see himself back in the spotlight.

So the next day of training, after arriving in the locker room, Whiteside yelled at Link in Chinese, "I'm your dad!" ”

Link, who was wrapping a bandage around his ankle, "smacked" it, tore the bandage off, and then looked at Whiteside with a confused expression.

Whiteside, who was still grinning, also seemed to notice that something was wrong, and he hung his right hand in the air to greet him, and his smile gradually faded, and then scratched his head to ease the embarrassment.

"Huh? What did that kid just say to you? "Tony. Allen had a black question mark face on his face, and if Nick. Yang is still there, and his expression will definitely be more expressive.

"I also want to ask what the hell he wants to say." Link turned his head to glare at Whiteside.

Whiteside knew that he was in trouble, and then simply sat down next to Link and muttered quietly, "Well, don't the reporters all say that you like to speak Chinese?" ”

"yes, do you know what you just said?"

"When I was playing in China, one of my teammates told me that it means hello in Chinese. After that, I used that phrase a lot to greet my teammates. But they ...... It seems that they are all the same as you, and they don't like it very much. I'm not, the pronunciation is not very standard. ”

"Poof." After hearing this, Link almost didn't spurt out a mouthful of old blood.

Who teaches Chinese, it is too lacking in virtue!

"It's okay, Hassan, your pronunciation is standard, very standard. But that phrase doesn't mean 'hello,' it's a curse. ”

"What!?" Whiteside's eyes widened in disbelief.

After hearing Link say this, Whiteside remembered the image of himself greeting others in China before...... It's terrible!

"I'm sorry Link, I'm ...... I was so stupid to have been deceived for so many years. ”

"It's okay, if you want to learn Chinese in the future, you can find me, I will definitely not teach you randomly." Link patted Whiteside on the shoulder, this guy was as innocent as a middle school student.

Ahead of today's practice, Joggle praised Whiteside's performance last night. And he decided to start Whiteside with offensive training ahead of schedule.

At first, Joggle only hoped that Whiteside would not be blown up during Gasol's rest. But after the last game, he certainly asked of Whiteside differently.

If Whiteside can fit in on the offensive end in addition to the offense, it will be a huge plus for the Grizzlies.

"In the next game, our opponent is the Los Angeles Clippers, who are currently 7-4. They're old rivals, and I don't need to say you're familiar with them too. Tomorrow, we first need to limit Paul's connection with the interior players. ”

Joggle began to lay out the general strategy for tomorrow night's game against the Clippers, but Link found that Whiteside, who had always been sluggish, clenched his fists when he listened to the tactics today.

In the afternoon of confrontational training, Whiteside also played fiercely. Although Gasol is his teammate, Whiteside seems to have beaten the other party like Jordan Jr.

Link thinks it's strange, isn't it Gasol who doesn't look at the guy with little Jordan? How do you feel that Xiao Jia's resentment has all run to Whiteside.

In the evening, something even more bizarre happened.

While watching TV at home, Link happened to see an interview with ESPN, and the interview was with DeAndrew, who has been doing well this season. Jordan.

After a few years of decline, Jordan Jr., a '08 second-round pick, has averaged 11.5 points, 15.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game this season.

There is no doubt that in this era of withering centers, his stats are enough to make him the league's top center.

Coupled with the big market of Los Angeles, Jordan Jr.'s fame is getting bigger and bigger, so there are more and more interviews.

In the interview, the host asked Jordan Jr. a question about Whiteside, "Whiteside has been very popular recently, and people say that he has the potential to become the most successful short-term player after Link." You're about to fight, do you think you'll be able to withstand his onslaught? ”

Link thought that Jordan Jr. didn't know who Whiteside was at all, and he wouldn't be serious about a short-term job.

As a result, little Jordan waved his hand disdainfully, "Hassan? Haha, that guy. I'm not like him, he only relays in the air, and I can do a lot of things. To be honest, I don't like to be compared to him. ”

"Oh? Do you know him? ”

"Of course, when he came to the tryout some time ago, I blew him up. As a result, he was not offered a contract with the Clippers. ”

It dawned on Link that it was no wonder that Whiteside was so angry when he heard that he was going to play the Clippers next.

Little Jordan is really a "popular" player.

People who want to kick his ass are lined up.