One Thousand and Nineteen: Continuous Good News

On July 7, just as everyone was speculating on Wade’s next destination.

Grizzlies officials and Wade's social media suddenly announced at the same time that Wade would settle in Memphis for a price of $48 million over two years!

48 million in two years, which is much more decent than the Heat's less than 10 million in one year.

The respect Wade didn't get was regained from the Grizzlies.

After Wade joined, Link immediately posted a photo of himself and Wade hugging on the court on social media, and said, "Join forces!"

Wade was also very excited. He said, "I am very happy to be able to play side by side with a great player like Link. We have always been good friends, and now we can finally do something together."

Grizzlies fans are naturally very happy about this. Indeed, Wade has passed his peak and he is no longer among the top 10 in the league. But for the Grizzlies, this is still a very powerful reinforcement!

What is unexpected is that Heat fans are not disgusted with Wade's actions.

It's true that the Grizzlies were once the Heat's mortal enemy, but that was a few years ago.

Moreover, Pat Riley's behavior also annoyed Miami fans. Although they are very reluctant to leave, they all strongly support Wade's leaving to achieve higher value and get higher salary.

Not every parting will cause the two sides to turn against each other. When Nash left Phoenix, didn't he also receive support and blessings from the fans?

It can be said that this transfer is a happy one for everyone. In the free agent market, it is rare that most people are cheering for the Grizzlies.

Are Grizzly Bear and Link still the same villains that people hated before? Yes and no more.

Yes, because Grizzly Bear and Link still have strong villain qualities in them.

No, it's because grizzly bears are not disgusting now.

After the Warriors won the championship last season with the addition of Durant, the "villain" in the hearts of fans changed from the Grizzlies to the Warriors.

Originally, many people were looking forward to the day when the grizzly bear overturned. But when that day comes, most people are unhappy.

After all, what the Warriors and Durant did really made fans very resistant.

Such a strong lineup, such a blatant team-up, such a suspense-breaking way to win the championship... these are not what fans want to see.

Compared to the Warriors, people are more willing to watch the Grizzlies' road to the championship.

At least, the Grizzlies have never been a super team.

Now, the Grizzlies finally have a strong player joining the team, and the fans are overjoyed. The 15-16 season has obviously just ended less than a month ago, and fans are extremely looking forward to next season.

Steve Kerr saw the news that Wade signed with the Grizzlies while on vacation.

In addition to feeling sad, Cole actually didn't feel much.

Because he believes that even if Wade joins the Grizzlies, the Grizzlies will still have nothing to do with the Warriors.

Wade was abandoned by the Heat for a reason. Everyone knows very well that Wade's condition will continue to decline next season.

Looking back at the Warriors, whether it is Curry, Thompson, Green or Durant, they are still on the rise of their careers.

Link's wish to turn around with a "Flash" who can no longer draw "Lightning" is simply wishful thinking.

Cole is more concerned about Nash's situation than Wade.

He has been waiting for Nash's reply for the past two days. As the general manager of the Suns that year, Cole thought he knew Nash better than all current coaches except D'Antoni.

If Stephen Curry wants to go further and reach the top, he cannot do without Nash's help.

But what surprised Cole was that Nash actually considered it for so many days. In Cole's expectation, Nash should accept the invitation soon.

Just as he was thinking about it, Cole's phone vibrated.

Cole, who was enjoying the sunshine on the beach in California, picked up his phone and looked at Steve Nash.

"Steve! I've been waiting for your call for a long time!" Cole was very excited. He wanted to work with Nash again.

"Haha, thank you for your patience, Cole. But I have to say sorry to you first."

"Click!" Hearing this, Cole suddenly tightened his fingers and broke off the temples of his sunglasses.

"What? Why are you sorry?"

"I may not be able to accept your invitation, Cole." Nash looked out the window. In fact, he still doesn't know whether his decision is right.

"Is it because of the Canadian national team? I said, you can return to the national team at any time. We do not force you to follow the team every day."

"No, not because of that."

"What else could it be because of?" Cole spread his hands.

"I...I want to go to another team." Nash clenched his fists, believing that he must be crazy!

But then again, when has he ever been "normal" again?

Congenital spondylolisthesis and back neuralgia... These two things made it impossible for him to get out of bed, and the pain was unbearable. He even had to lie on the sidelines to receive massage during a timeout.

But even so, he still insisted that this was not crazy.

He endured so much pain, so much suffering, so much blood and tears, didn't he just want to try it on his own strength?

At the end of his career, Nash actually tried to be like other veterans. Join a team that can win a championship and end the regrets of his career.

So, he chose the Los Angeles Lakers and joined forces with Kobe and Howard, the two best players in the league at the time.

The results of it?

Facts have proved that if you approach the championship with the mentality of "getting the ring easily", the championship will become farther and farther away from you.

If you want to win the championship, you have to fight hard!

"I don't understand, Steve. Other teams? What do you mean?" Cole was silent for a long time before speaking.

"To tell you the truth, Cole, Link and Robert Pera came to me and they wanted me to join the Memphis Grizzlies."

"What!?" Cole was shocked. He thought that only the Warriors had contacted Nash from beginning to end. "You promised them?"

"Not yet, but... soon. I want to go there and see how much strength I still have. Haha, I know, this is not what a person of my age should say. But... ..How will you know if you don’t try?”

Cole was stunned. In an instant, the sunshine in California was no longer so bright, and the beach in front of him was no longer so beautiful.

Wade joining the Grizzlies did not cause any waves in Kerr's heart.

But Nash joining the Grizzlies... This made Cole a little uncomfortable.

The Memphis Grizzlies are very hot this summer, and their operations are coming one after another.

All of these things mean one thing - Memphians want to make a comeback!

They want to overthrow the Warriors, they want to get back what belongs to them, and they want to stand on top of the league again!

Moreover, they can't wait any longer, they will do this next season!

"Cole? Cole?" Seeing that Cole didn't respond for a long time, Nash shouted from the other end.

"Yeah... I get it, Steve. So, good luck to you, and I hope you find everything you're looking for in Memphis."

After Cole finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

The Memphis Grizzlies' three consecutive championships have just ended, and they can't wait to return to the throne, as if they don't even care about the Warriors.

"Stop looking down on others!" Cole couldn't help but slap the deputy of the recliner and yelled.

After Michael Jordan won three consecutive championships, it took two years to lead the Chicago Bulls back to the top.

The Grizzly Bear can't wait after only one year. Who does Link think he is?

Does he really think he can surpass Michael Jordan?

Cole was very angry. He felt slighted, even though he had just led the team to the championship not long ago. But at this time, Cole couldn't wait to defeat the Grizzlies again.

Any member of the Memphis Grizzlies is now his enemy.

Including Steve Nash!

Cole will not let the Grizzlies easily end the era of the Warriors. Memphis people should also get used to losing.

Just as Cole was getting angry, Link received a call from Nash.

As soon as he came up, Nash asked a question that made Link excited.

"When will your training camp start this summer?"