361: The holidays have begun
On June 21, 2012, the Miami Heat, led by James, Wade and Bosh, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 at the American Airlines Center at home, and lifted the NBA championship trophy with an overall score of 4-1!
The Heat's Big Three have been regarded as favorites since their formation. However, last year, they were killed by the Mavericks. This year, James and his brothers didn't waste another chance.
James finished with a triple-double of 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to get his dream first O'Brien Cup. A Heat dynasty seems to be about to be established.
On the Thunder's side, Durant had 32 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 54.7% from the field, and his performance was not outstanding. But Westbrook's 20 percent shooting rate really made Wade laugh.
During the Finals, Harden and Westbrook's stats dropped dramatically. It is said that the day before the start of the finals, a reporter captured Harden partying in a nightclub......
Many Grizzlies fans have complained that Harden and Westbrook would have been in this state earlier, and it was the Grizzlies who went to the Finals.
But there are no ifs in competitive sports, and the Heat win the championship, that's the truth. After Durant was knocked to death by Link in the Western Conference Finals, he lost 4-1 in the Finals, which can be described as a blow.
Although he won the Western Conference championship, Durant really felt that he was a failure this season.
Eventually, at the American Airlines Center, James lifted the championship trophy above his head to wrap up the 11-12 season.
While the world is feeling the heat of the Heat, the Memphis Grizzlies, a team that almost made history again this year, are starting to figure out how to start their own dynasty mode.
At this time, Robert. The young man sitting in front of Pera was the same age as him. Just as most people don't believe that Pera is the owner of the team at such a young age, Pera is surprised that Stevens can coach a team at such a young age.
Looking at Stevens' face, Pera couldn't help but think back to 2010. In the NCAA Finals that year, he and his good friend Anferne. Hardaway was on the scene.
At that point, Hardaway pointed to the court and said to Pera, "If you look at the court, the best college basketball coach in America is there." ”
Pera replied without thinking, "Of course, that's Old K, the coach of the U.S. national team!" ”
Unbeknownst to him, Hardaway shook his head and pointed to the other half, "No, I'm talking about him." ”
Now, that "he" sits in Robert. Pera's eyes.
"Very welcome, Brad. Mr. Stevens. I've been following you for a long time, and it should be a lot of fun if we finally work together. Pera has made no secret of her love for Stevens, and her popularity in the NCAA is higher than that in the NBA.
And the head coach of an NCAA Finals-level team is also much more popular than the head coach of the NBA.
"I'm also very happy to have received the invitation, in fact, I'm really looking for a new challenge. The Grizzlies are a good team, and it would be a great honor to coach this team. Stevens nodded, smiling.
He originally wanted to enter the NBA next year, and the Celtics have a lot of experience with Danny Brown. Angie also talked to Stevens a few times.
But this year, the Memphis Grizzlies threw an olive branch in advance. Stevens decided that he had to try it anyway!
"Well, Coach Stevens. What do you think is the first step for the Grizzlies to change if they want to change? ”
"Number one, the team needs to develop a few more scoring points on the offensive end. And, build the team with Link as the absolute core. Once at Butler University, my core was Gordon. Hayward. So, I have the experience of leading the team with the number three position as the core. And to tell you the truth, I've been in contact with Link before, and he's been trained by me. So I'm confident that Link can play more comfortably under me. In this way, the Grizzlies can also go further. ”
Stevens' answer made Pera's eyes light up.
Previously, there were many coaches who switched from the NCAA to the NBA. Pitino, John. Calipari and others are very successful college coaches. But what about in the NBA? Their performance was not great. The main reason for this is that in the NCAA, teams are mostly coach-centric. But in the NBA, the team is player-centric.
But most college coaches still do the self-centered way, which doesn't work in the NBA. But Stevens, on the contrary, is entirely from a player's point of view rather than coach-centric.
With just one question, Stevens asked Robert to get Robert. Pera was impressed. I believe that the conversation between the two will be quite pleasant in the future.
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At this time, Link has already begun to carry out his vacation.
Since there are Olympics this summer, most people are going to play. Therefore, Link had to do something early.
For example, being invited to go with Rachel to Gasol Jr.'s vegetable garden in Spain. By the way, there are also some business events in Spain.
While soccer is the most popular in Europe, basketball is not entirely without a market.
In addition, Link and Gasol Jr. are teammates, so Link's popularity in Spain is actually not low.
The Chinese market and the American market have been developed, and the European market cannot be wasted.
Link's plan is to relax as soon as the season ends, and by the time July or August comes, he will be able to contact his trainer to start training.
If the Grizzlies want to go further next season, they won't be able to rely on personnel changes alone. Iron still needs its own hardness, and if Link, who is the core, does not make progress, the Grizzlies are bragging about any rise.
Last season, although Link made a double-two team, he won the Most Improved Player award. But to be honest, there is still a gap between him and top players such as Durant and James.
As a result, Link has a lot to do this summer. Carrying the team on your shoulders is not as simple as just talking about it. As soon as June and early July passed, Link was back on the basketball court.
Last season, due to limited training time, Link was not promoted well. This summer, we have to make up for it quickly.
Speaking of which, Link has now been promoted to Grant in the 05-06 season. Hill. There is not much left until the all-powerful "Devil's Mountain" at the beginning of the millennium.
Hill's ability coupled with Link's own improvement, Link believes that after this summer's hard work, he will definitely be able to go to the next level!
"Link, I'll sleep for a while." Just then, Rachel's voice brought Linkback back to reality.
At this time, the two were sitting on a plane to Spain. As agreed, Link asked Rachel to go to Spain with him.
The warm sunlight shone through the plane's oval window on Rachel, her eyes closed, the Grizzlies' No. 0 jersey couldn't hide her long legs, and the hair that covered half of her face couldn't hide her beautiful countenance.
The most popular beautiful basketball reporter in the United States sat defenselessly next to Link.
Link shook his head, taking the training stuff out of his head for a moment.
The first priority is to enjoy this rare golden holiday in Spain.