Two Hundred and Twenty-Eight: Death Is Too Big

The new NBA season officially kicked off, and two game days later, all 30 teams in the league made an appearance. Among them, there are naturally some people who are happy and some who are worried.

The Clippers, the biggest winner of the offseason, must have had a good laugh. Paul’s 20 points and 9 assists, Griffin’s 22 points and 7 rebounds, and the screaming alley, all made the Clippers fans challenge the Lakers. Capital.

Miami Heat fans must also be very comfortable. In the first game of the new season, they will take revenge on the Mavericks. LeBron James has obviously developed his back-playing skills and has evolved again. This season, the Big Three continue to point to the championship, and don't think anyone can stop them.

The New Jersey Nets were equally happy (the previous article was wrongly written as the Brooklyn Nets, my mistake, apologies), Deron and Mayo scored 44 points in the first game, making the Nets fans seem to have found spring.

Overall, most teams were satisfied with the results after these two matchdays. But only the Thunder and Durant, who have won two consecutive victories, are not quite satisfied with the status quo.

"I agree with what you said, Kevin, we must give the Grizzlies a taste this year!" Westbrook grinned beside Durant after returning to the locker room after the game against the Timberwolves.

It's not just Durant, most Thunder players are actually quite worried about what happened last year. In the original history, the Thunder reached the Western Conference finals last season. As a result, last year, Link's appearance made the Thunder not even pass the first round.

This shows how big the gap is. The Thunder players' psychological predictions were also at least in the Western Conference semifinals, but they went fishing in the first round, and most of them couldn't accept it.

"Yeah, yeah, we must make the Grizzlies pay the price! We lost last season, but that doesn't mean they can beat us." Congolese striker Ibaka also followed suit, and the entire Thunder locker room seemed to be in Blame the Grizzlies.

Durant nodded happily, he did not expect his teammates to be so powerful. At critical moments, they all stood with themselves.

During this year's swing, Durant was the NBA player with the most streetball games. In Los Angeles, Drew League, Venice Beach League, as long as it is a game, he plays all of them! His core idea is to stabilize his state. Regardless of the level of the game, he played very seriously.

Why is Durant doing this? Wasn't it just because his 3-for-14 performance last season irritated him.

Well, now, it's not just Durant that's being stimulated, but everyone on the Thunder.

Durant believes that the next game is at FedEx Arena, and the Grizzlies will die!

"I will do my best to deal with Link, the next game, we will definitely win!" Durant stood up like a leader and put his hand in the middle.

Then, everyone put their hands up one at a time.

"1, 2, 3... Thunder!"

The Grizzlies, who had just won the game, didn't know it, they were already being targeted by more dangerous teams.

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The day after the game with the Rockets, Link still came to the training hall early. Even with a shortened season this year, there are still 66 games to play. And 1 game victory is really insignificant in 66 games.

So Link is very clear, rout of the Rockets does not mean that the Grizzlies will be successful this season. Efforts have to continue, if you stop, you will naturally be surpassed by others.

But what surprised Link was that when he walked into the training hall today, he found that he was not the first to come! On the practice floor, a man in a Grizzlies training vest was already shooting off the dribble.

Seeing someone come in, the man on the court also stopped what he was doing, and then stared at Link.

Only then did Link see the face of that man - Jimmy Butler.

"It's early, Jimmy." Link greeted Butler.

"Morning, Lin." Butler didn't say much, mainly because he was not familiar with the Grizzlies players.

Butler didn't play a few possessions until garbage time last game, scored 2 points and 1 rebound, and that's it. He just wanted a late first-round pick, and the only reason he's remembered is that the guy who traded him was the No. 2 pick in 2008.

As for him, few people want to know about him. So even within the Grizzlies, Butler isn't too noticeable.

"How about shooting practice?" Link chatted with Butler as he warmed up.

Butler is very wary, which may have something to do with his childhood experiences.

When a person is 13, he usually has a lot of dreams, but for Butler, the only thing on his mind at the time is to survive. When Ronda Butler stared viciously at her son and pushed him straight out of the house, Jimmy Butler was destined to have a different life than any other kid.

"Well, practice shooting, Coach Elston said, my shooting is not good enough. He said, when you first entered the league, you shot better than me." Butler pouted and continued to practice.

"Hahaha, everyone is good at something different, Jimmy. It's like, I can't do a violent dunk like you can."

"But, you obviously dunked Kenyon Martin last season." Jimmy Butler answered straight, obviously not a joker.

"Uh... you also watched my game last season?" Link was a little flattered.

"How do I put it... All the rookies like us with low projections, love to watch your games. You are our spiritual pillar, and seeing you succeed in the NBA, we will tell ourselves, low It doesn't really matter if you're drafted or even undrafted. As long as you work as hard as Link, you can still get a chance. So yes, I've watched a lot of your games. A lot of obscure players like me love it Watch your game."

Link scratched his head, a little embarrassed. Even if it affected Rachel's embrace of basketball again, Link didn't expect that he would actually affect so many players at the same time.

"Actually, you should start with defense." Link then walked in front of Butler. Since it has affected it, let it affect it to the end!

"what?"

"It takes time to hone the offense, but the defense is in the moment. Even when it comes to practice, you have to take your NCAA ruthlessness out. You know why I survived the Grizzlies? Play as an official game too! Show your enthusiasm and let the coach see your value. As for the offense, you can take your time. Now, come and defend me and do your best.”

Jimmy Butler froze for a moment, then opened his arms. He is very happy that Link can come to help him, and the spiritual support he once gave is now in front of him to guide him, can't he be happy!

But this guy never likes to put his thanks in his mouth...

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Link regretted a little, because he forgot that he was playing the second position now. Playing at the 2 position will often involve playing against Tony Allen and Jimmy Butler in practice.

A Tony teacher is hard enough to deal with. Now, Link has created a fierce defensive Butler himself.

When he received another basketball in a confrontational practice and was pressed by Jimmy Butler, Link was unlovable.

Sure enough, if you don't die, you won't die.

"Jimmy, actually..."

"I know, I will do my best!" Before Link finished speaking, Butler responded forcefully.

Link was speechless, yes, it's a tough time.

"That kid Jimmy is very active on defense. You are right. In some respects, he is really like Tony Allen." Off the court, Grizzlies assistant coach Elston Turner touched his chin. , he wants to develop Jimmy Butler's offense as much as possible.

But now he thinks it might be a good idea to develop that kid's defense first.

"Yes, at least he is more suitable for our system than Mayo. In future training, let him play against Link. Because only in the face of the best offense can we practice the best defense." Hollin The defensive madman of St. James was naturally delighted to see Butler like this.

So he hit it off with Turner and determined the direction of Jimmy Butler's development.

If Link knew that he had been arranged so clearly now, he would probably cry without tears.... Every day training to face the repeated "stroking" of Jimmy Butler and Teacher Tony, just thinking about it That's enough.

Hollins said it well, in the face of the best offense, you can practice the best defense.

But in the same way, even in the face of the best defense, Link can also practice the best offense...

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