Three Hundred and Sixty: Separation Is Not Necessarily a Bad Thing

It was a difficult decision not to re-sign Hollins, and we respect his work in Memphis. But after careful and rigorous consideration, we have formulated a better development plan for the future of the team, and it is not easy to make a decision. "The new Grizzlies owner Robert Pera answered the reporter after the news broke.

"I hope that the outside world will look at the problem from my point of view. In fact, I don't want to coach other teams. I want to stay in the Grizzlies. I also expressed my position in my resignation interview, as long as the team provides me with a suitable contract. , I will immediately agree. But the Grizzlies have made a decision, I can only accept it, and I hope the Grizzlies will get better and better in the future." Hollins, a tough guy, looked lonely when facing the camera, and his dream with Memphis , stopped abruptly.

At this time, the finals are fighting fiercely, so few people will care about whether the Grizzlies coach leaves. After all, Hollins is far from being a famous coach. In the coaching circle, Gawei is naturally incomparable with Popovich.

If Popovich leaves, it is estimated that the entire league will explode.

But Link is very concerned about this matter, how much is it? After hearing the news and calling to confirm, Link immediately flew back to Memphis from Los Angeles.

"Don't be sad, I have already received interview invitations from three or four teams. Maybe we will meet again next season, and we will be opponents, hahahahaha." Seeing Link appear at his door, Hollins' eyes turned red .

But in order not to make the atmosphere too sad, Hollins decided to lighten the mood with a joke.

Link looked at Hollins with mixed feelings.

Indeed, Hollins is far from being a famous coach in the entire NBA history. Before crossing over, Link didn't even know this person. It can be said that Hollins' reputation in the coaching circle is only a little better than being unknown.

But at this time, the "unknown" coach was about to leave, but Link was still a little sad.

After all, he was Link's first coach in the NBA. An enlightenment coach has a huge impact on players. Without Hollins' trust and reuse, Link would have to put a question mark on whether he would be able to play steadily in the NBA, let alone being selected for the double second team.

Hollins turned Link from an unknown undrafted pick to one of the best three players in the league. Although he only got along with him for two years, Hollins still holds a very high position in Link's heart.

Although Link himself worked very hard, there was also systematic help. But Hollins also witnessed Link's growth. If you want to say that he didn't contribute anything to Link's development, it's impossible.

"Did you get the news a long time ago? Why didn't you tell us?"

"Tell you in the playoffs that I may leave this summer? Haha, I am the head coach, I have to ensure the team's performance first. And telling you this in the playoffs is not conducive to the team's performance. It doesn't matter, Business is business, and if the team stagnates, someone has to be responsible." Hollins patted Link on the shoulder, "Next, you have to keep working hard."

Link nodded slightly, now is not the time to be hypocritical. This is the NBA, where results speak for themselves. Teams want to go further, sometimes just need to change. As a professional player, Link had to get used to this rhythm.

Afterwards, Link had dinner at Hollins' house, and the two chatted a lot, from basketball to life, everything.

Before leaving, Hollins only said one word to Link, "Link, you must win. The honor of Memphis depends on you."

This is Lionel Hollins, the final "deployment" for Link.

Farewells, that's part of basketball.

On the way home, Link wasn't so sad anymore. Come to think of it, sometimes separation might be a better option for both parties. That's not necessarily a bad thing, maybe even a good thing.

A few years ago, when the Mavericks players were ready to regroup with full firepower, the Mavericks management sent away the "little general" Avery Johnson who had allowed the Mavericks to win 60+ games in the regular season for two consecutive seasons. .

At that time, all the Mavericks said, "We cooperated very well, and we are not willing to part with this coach."

At that time, Mavericks fans said that Cuban was too hasty and asked the little general to try more to make sure it would work.

Then Rick Carlisle came, and last year, the Mavericks won their first championship in team history. From taking over the team to winning the championship, it took only three seasons.

But if you let Johnson try for another three seasons, can he really lead the team to win the championship?

After figuring this out, Link was instantly relieved. But the most important thing now is, who will the Grizzlies hire as the head coach next season?

Promote an assistant coach? It might as well just use Hollins. The two assistant coaches in the Grizzlies coaching staff, Elston Turner and Dave Jogel, are excellent assistant coaches, but they do not yet have the ability to stand alone.

Link then went home and called the boss Robert Pera directly. It stands to reason that whoever the team hires as the head coach has nothing to do with the players. Link really didn't want to interfere with the team's selection, but he should have the right to understand.

"To be honest, we have a lot of backup candidates. Spurs coach Alvin Gentry, assistant coach Dave Jogel, the model Mike D'Antoni who used to play the whirlwind, and the king who played the Princeton system back then. G. Adelman and others will interview with the team." On the other end of the phone, when Link asked about the candidate for the head coach, Pera was not angry, but was very happy.

Pella is naturally very happy that the core players can care so much about the team's construction and development.

"Uh..." Link listened to the shortlist. Of course, these coaches are all excellent coaches. But I always feel like I'm out of breath...

"Oh, by the way, there is another very special candidate. I don't know if you know him. In the past two years, he has been very popular in the American basketball circle."

"Who?" Hearing that there was such a mysterious candidate, Link suddenly became interested again.

"He has never coached in the NBA, and he doesn't even have experience as an assistant coach in the NBA. But I think he is a very worthy candidate. He is the current coach of the Butler University Bulldogs, Brad Stevens. He has agreed to come to the team for an interview, which shows that he is eager to enter the NBA. I don’t know if the Cinderella myth he created in the NCAA can also be staged in the NBA.”

After listening to Robert Pera, Link was stunned.

Do you know Stevens? This is simply an old acquaintance! Last summer, he and George also practiced for a long time at Butler University.

What still impresses Link so far is that Stevens asked his players to simulate the tactics of the Grizzlies and Pacers, so that Link and George can get better training results. Facts have proved that Link and George did enter the state early this season.

These are inseparable from Stevens' help.

I thought I would only be friends with Stevens, but now, Link and him may work together!

I hope Robert Pera can make the most correct decision.

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