Learning in the NBA can make you a god

Chapter 19 The regular season bench

Soon after the Grizzlies finished the preseason, Gasol played less time after a frenzied first few games.

The wonderful performances of Li Tian and Conley won them more playing time.

Li Tian averaged 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals per game. Conley's performance was also amazing, with an average of 5 assists per game and only one turnover. It's 12 points.

The time came to October 2007, 10. The Grizzlies ushered in their first regular season game. They played at home against the Spurs, who had just received the championship ring in San Antonio.

As soon as I walked into the Grizzlies locker room, I felt the oppression of my teammates.

Mark walked in.

"Guys, take courage. This is the first time we have performed in front of the home fans in the new season. We can't live up to the fans' expectations of us." Mark's encouragement seemed to have an effect.

The players of the Grizzlies finally regained their former morale.

Game start.

Li Tian and Conley could only sit on the bench. Mark dared not play in such an important game, and dared to let a rookie play. He is not a Zen master, let alone Popovich.

The first quarter of the game started. Duncan and Parker, who had just won the championship, told the world once again that Duncan was not old, but he was no match for Gasol and Gay, who wanted to prove themselves. The Grizzlies led the Spurs in the first quarter 3 points.

加索尔拿下了8分，3投3中，罚球2中2。

Everyone was stunned. This is the Spurs who just won the championship, and they even led the championship Spurs in the first quarter.

During the intermission, Mark continued to encourage the team.

"I'm so proud of you for the first quarter, you see the fans cheering for you, you're their pride."

At the beginning of the second quarter, the Spurs used to have flowing hair, but after many years in the Spurs, the hair faded year by year, which reminded people of the saying "I'm getting bald, but I'm stronger."

It was the man who stood up and broke through the basket continuously. Gasol was entangled by Duncan and couldn't defend Ginobili.

Ginobili led the Spurs' bench to tie the game.

During the intermission, the Grizzlies' locker room was silent. It stands to reason that the Grizzlies could tie the Spurs midfielder 52-52 and played well, but the Grizzlies' players consumed too much energy in the first two quarters.

The Spurs grabbed more rebounds and shot more shots than the Grizzlies, but the Spurs' physical strength in the first two quarters was affected due to back-to-back away games.

Seeing the lack of physical strength of the main force, Mark still dared not arrange rookies to play.

At the beginning of the second half, Li Tian and Conley were still sitting on the bench, watching the home game.

The two did not have any verbal communication, but they could see the eager eyes of the two, but Mark was indifferent.

In the second half of the game, Stoudemire and Gasol played well, but they failed to stop Yaodao's attack.

The Spurs, who are all soldiers, gave the Grizzlies a heavy blow. They also scored in double figures with four players, but the performance of the substitutes was not satisfactory.

The Grizzlies lost 104-101 to the Spurs who had just won the championship ring by 3 points.

The Grizzlies lost their first game of the season.

A few days later, the Grizzlies lost yet again at home to the Indiana Pacers, a game that clouded the Grizzlies' locker room and left everyone without communication.

Mark's pressure also came, and the fans began to criticize the new head coach frantically.

A conflict erupted in the locker room.

Gay began to complain about his lack of playing time, which was the most important reason for the team's loss.

Ask yourself to increase playing time.

"Coach, your arrangement is too problematic. Look at my performance. I only got 19 minutes of playing time in the second game. This is the most important reason for the team's loss." Gay said in the dressing room The room kept complaining.

"Guy, you play too little time, can you blame me? You didn't control the number of fouls. This is your own fault. You have to learn to control yourself." Mark also yelled at Guy.

After losing two games in a row, Mark's pressure has also become great.

Complaints from fans.

The record requested by management.

Players questioned.

Make Mark shudder.

Now, if he wants to stabilize his position again, he needs a victory, but how to win, he has not yet found a way.

The management asked him to give playing time to rookies, Li Tian and Conley who had outstanding performances in the preseason.

Because there was a problem with China's advertisers, and because Li Tian didn't have any playing time, the Chinese team sponsors lost their desire to sponsor the Grizzlies, and they began to withdraw one after another. own benefit.

The Grizzlies management also began to ask Mark to arrange for rookies to play, otherwise it will affect their income.

Mark, who was thinking about how to win, had no choice but to obey the management's arrangement, and planned to give Li Tian and Conley some playing time in the next game.

At the end of the game, Li Tian and Conley were still training on the court. Even though they hadn't played for 1 minute, they still had enough energy to keep running back and forth on the training ground.

"Li, your training is too hard." Conley and Li Tian had a lot of contact, and he couldn't help but sigh Li Tian's crazy training.

"I'm just a second-round rookie. I won't get the attention of the team, and I won't be the future of the team. I can only use crazy training to improve my skills. Only in this way can I be faster towards success." Continue training three points.

"After reading the team's schedule, we will play an away game against Seattle in the next game." Li Tian added.

"Yes, let's work hard together." Conley knew that Li Tian was once the favorite of heaven. At that time, Li Tian was ranked in the top three when ESPN draft predictions were made.

Since Durant's collision, he has since fallen from the altar.

Conley understood that "Li Tian wants revenge, and Durant is in the Seattle Supersonics."

Mark heard the conversation between the two and saw that the two were still practicing in the training hall, so he also felt that it would be a good choice for them to play.

"Conley, Li, you two stop for a moment, I have something to tell you."

Conley and Li Tian stopped their training and made the last shot.

"Coach, what's the matter?" Conley asked Mark.

"Yes, I'm here to tell you the good news. You will be scheduled to play in the next game."

"Li, that's great. I finally got the chance to play. Li, your chance has come. Thank you so much, coach." Conley was very happy and sent his blessings to Li Tian.

"Yes, the opportunity has come, thank you coach."

After speaking, the two continued the training, training even harder.

After the extra practice, the two walked out of the arena.

"Lee, tomorrow we're going to surprise the entire NBA." Conley was very excited, and could finally make his debut.

Yes, Li Tian didn't attack Conley, because he was equally excited and looking forward to his NBA debut.

"System view personal panel:"

[Ability Evaluation C+:

Physical quality A: speed S-, strength B+, endurance B+, jumping B;
Shooting evaluation C: A for three-pointers, E+ for mid-range shots, and E+ for layups;

Ball control ability E: ball control E, passing E, breakthrough F+;

Defensive ability C+: single defense A, assist defense E+, complementary defense E+, rebounding D+;

Basketball Awareness B: Offensive D-, Defense B+, Tactics C+. 】

Li Tian saw that his physical fitness has not changed in any way. The three-pointer has changed from B- to A, and his defensive ability has also changed from A- to A. His ability has been improved a lot, and others have also been improved accordingly.

If he wants to conquer the NBA now, he must start with Durant.

Facing Durant is not only revenge, but also a new start for himself.

(End of this chapter)