Basketball's No. 1 Anti-Fan

Chapter 228 Grizzlies Championship 2
After a brief celebration, the two teams shook hands after the game.

Looking at Han Sen, Wade felt mixed emotions, but in the end he took the initiative to reach out and hug Han Sen.

The Heat did well enough tonight. They would have defeated any other team in the league, even the Grizzlies without Hansen.

But Han Sen defeated them head-on with his personal performance.

There is nothing to say about losing to such an opponent.

Han Sen also patted Wade on the back.

It's respectable that Wade played with an injury tonight, but this is competitive sports, and there is always only one winner in the end.

When Hansen saw Durant, he thought he would choose not to shake hands as he did before.

But he didn't expect that this guy not only shook hands with him, but also made some harsh remarks:
“This time next year, I’ll be beating you right here.”

From what he said, it seems that Durant is preparing to make himself stronger, most likely to develop his organizational skills.

"I look forward to it."

The reason why failure leads people to success is that people who experience failure want to become stronger.

Although Durant didn't drink the bath water, he got something far more useful than bath water.

After the handshake ceremony, the Grizzlies players returned to the locker room to celebrate.

This time, Han Sen was the one who got the champagne bath.

总决赛6场，他场均33分4.5板6.5助攻2.1抢断，投篮命中率49.2%，三分命中率40%。

Such performance ranks among the best even in NBA history.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Grizzlies would have probably won against last year's Heat team without Hanson because of their restrained style.

But for this Heat team, if they don't have Hansen, it would be great if they can win one game.

Because defense alone can't defeat this Heat team.

After coming out of the locker room, the Grizzlies players chatted with their families.

Scarlett Johansson didn't make it this year because she was filming the movie "Under the Skin", but judging from the last game, her presence to give Durant a bloodthirsty buff may not be a good thing.

But this year Han Sen's "parents" came over, and he also went over to spend some warm moments with them.

After a while, the award ceremony was almost set up and the team members began to go on stage. As the host opened his mouth, the focus also came to the stage.

Stern also appeared in the center of the stage, and his expression this year looked much better than last year.

From his point of view, after the Heat won 70 games, it meant that they were a dominant team, and a more dominant team than the previous Heat.

In this context, he would rather see the Grizzlies win.

This is also the real reason why the Grizzlies did not receive unfair whistles even though the Heat had a second star like Durant.

"Thanks to the Heat, they are the second team in the NBA to win 70 games in the regular season and also gave us a wonderful performance in the finals."

Listen to Stern's praise, it's full of hidden meanings.

"Congratulations to the Memphis Grizzlies, the 2013 NBA champions, for the second year in a row they have done it."

After saying this, Stern picked up the trophy on the table and handed it to Heisley.

Because of Stern's first sentence, Hansen felt that there was something else behind Stern's words, and the same was true for the second sentence.

The NBA will not allow the emergence of another dynasty team, and the Grizzlies may not have an easy time next season.

However, let's leave the worries of next season to next season, and let him and his teammates enjoy this moment now.

The championship trophy was passed to Han Sen. Amid the shouts of his teammates, Han Sen excitedly raised the trophy above his head, and streamers sprayed across the scene.

Han Sen's face was full of smiles.

This time last year, he won his first championship here.

One year later, still here.

Think back to when we won the NCAA Division II championship here.

This is truly his blessed land.

The players were kissing the trophy and reporters on the scene began interviewing.

"Fourth year of career, second NBA championship trophy, what an incredible achievement, do you have anything to say?" The host handed the microphone to Han Sen.

"That's cool, I wonder when Shaq drinks the bath water, I don't want to miss that scene."

What Han Sen said after taking the microphone caused the audience to cheer and also made O'Neal, who was still in the commentary booth, stand up and leave.

"Last season, no one thought we could win the championship. Before the start of this season's finals, not many people thought we could defend the title. Maybe we will still not be favored next season, but what I want to say is that those people don't realize how good our team is."

Hansen mentioned the team again, and he was not just talking nonsense, just like he said in his FMVP speech last year, the Grizzlies as a team have always been underestimated.

Without the inside advantage, top defense, or even lineup depth, he would not be able to beat this Heat team even if he really played like Jordan.

His arrival to the Grizzlies is the reason they were able to have success.

It's never just him who is strong, the Grizzlies are also strong.

Conley, Hansen, Gay, Randolph, Gasol Jr.

There is no other team in the league, and it will be hard to find another team where all five positions can reach at least the quasi-All-Star level.

After the interview, the fmvp selection results were announced.

Before Stern took the envelope, Russell was helped out of his wheelchair.

His health seems to be much worse than last year.

This year was even less of a foregone conclusion than last year, as Hansen retained the honor.

When taking the trophy from Russell again, Hansen showed some concern for Russell's physical condition.

"Boy, as long as you can win the championship, I will still stand here and present the award to you." This legendary superstar will never admit defeat no matter where he is.

This made Han Sen laugh, and the two of them bumped fists, as if they had really reached some kind of agreement.

Han Sen then gave his FMVP acceptance speech.

This time his speech was more formal. He thanked his parents and everyone around him, without whom he would not have been able to perform like that.

At the end of his speech, he also mentioned again the goal he had mentioned at the beginning.

"We have completed two-thirds of the work, and only the final third remains."

His words also caused a stir at the scene.

Han Sen’s previously seemingly incredible dynasty speech now only has the last championship left.

Although it is difficult to foresee, the Grizzlies really have a chance to become the third team after the Bulls and Lakers to truly complete three consecutive dynasties.

After the award ceremony, Han Sen immediately attended the post-match press conference.

The conference room was already packed with reporters.

Han Sen had just sat down when he was asked about tonight's buzzer-beater.

"Why do you always make buzzer beaters?"

This question made Han Sen laugh.

Because the question itself is wrong.

He doesn't always hit buzzer beaters, but the media selectively reports on the games where he does. Just like Kobe, he always seems to hit buzzer beaters, but after counting, you'll find that his success rate is not high.

As long as you shoot enough, you will naturally score more.

What's more, this was his first buzzer-beater in the finals.

After laughing, he looked at the reporter and said calmly:

“That’s my job.”

This instantly caused a stir in the room; this answer was indeed full of Han Sen's personal style.

"Wade's injury changed the situation of the series. Do you think the Grizzlies won the championship with some luck?" It can be seen that the way the Grizzlies won the championship this time made many people feel disdainful.

"Luck is also part of strength." Han Sen's answer was still simple and he did not shy away from it.

If Wade hadn't been injured, could the Grizzlies have beaten the Heat?

Maybe you can, maybe you can't win.

If you give the Heat another chance to choose now, they might resist the pressure of public opinion and give up the pursuit of 70 wins. Wade will be healthier and the Heat's chances of winning the championship will be much greater.

But this kind of hindsight is just like the "if" question, it is meaningless.

Aside from the fact that Wade's injury had been foreshadowed, Gay, Randolph, and even himself, who had "iron bones", had also suffered injuries.

That's part of the game.

"You still have one-third of your work left in your FMVP acceptance speech, but we know that you will face huge salary pressure in the new season, and even you and the team will face contract renewal issues. I mean, will you stay?"

"Why not?" Han Sen said with a smile.

After finishing the press conference and returning to the locker room, Hansen returned to the locker room.

Most of the players are reuniting with their families at this time.

When he entered, he saw Jamison and Carter, two old guys, chatting happily about their life after retirement.

Han Sen interrupted them after hearing this.

"VC, you don't want to retire too, do you?"

"Me? No, I will play until I can't play anymore." Carter's idea is different from Jamison's.

Han Sen smiled and bumped fists with him after hearing this.

One of the big reasons for the Grizzlies' success this season is their roster depth.

It would be no fun if all the old guys retired.

After all, among the veterans in the Grizzlies' current lineup, you can't find many who are more cost-effective than them.

Even if they can find it, it’s no longer within the Grizzlies’ reach.

After winning the championship last season, other teams will feel that they were lucky and happened to meet a team with a restrained style.

But after successfully defending their title this season, they have become public enemies.

The so-called public enemy means that other teams will no longer give you too many opportunities to strengthen your team.

After the chat, Han Sen also took out his phone and started replying to messages and calls.

Scarlett also sent him a text message to congratulate him and said that she would find time to visit him soon.

Apparently, filming a movie can be pretty lonely.

When he thought of this, Han Sen recalled his movie project. He had previously asked Rondo to find resources for him, but there was still no sign of it.

It seems that he will have to urge it when he goes back. If there is really no way in Hollywood, he may be able to find a way in China.

Just as he was thinking about it, Wallace came to the locker room to look for him.

Seeing this, Carter and Jamison also said goodbye and left tactfully.

"We just talked about it. We will offer you a five-year super-max salary as soon as the free market opens."

The NBA stipulates that teams and players cannot negotiate before the free market opens, but that rule is actually only on the surface. After all, if that were the case, there wouldn't be so many contracts announced on the first day.

Especially between the parent team and its own players, who knows whether you are chatting or negotiating a contract.

Han Sen smiled.

This reminded him of Gay again. Gay also spent a year before signing a maximum salary contract with the Grizzlies.

Since this is the result, what's the point of all the trouble?

"I have one more request." Han Sen took the initiative to make the request.

Wallace smiled and nodded. Hansen helped the Grizzlies win two consecutive championships. Not to mention one, ten would be enough.

He thought so, but when Han Sen made that request, his smile froze.

"Whether or not I can complete the dynasty, I will leave after the next season."

Han Sen's words flowed naturally, and it was obvious that he had thought about it long ago.

In fact, after the Grizzlies offered him that $8500 million contract last summer, he already had the idea of ​​leaving.

When a small city team encounters an owner who is unwilling to invest, the team's roster is destined to not be able to be maintained for long.

Especially if the dynasty is really successful and the management has no idea about the championship, then he will be the next Jokic.

Not to mention the future, this summer, management will probably have to consider whether to send Randolph or Gay, or both.

But if they send them away, how can the Grizzlies complete their dynasty?
This is an irreconcilable contradiction.

The best solution is to let Heisley know that he only needs to pay the huge luxury tax for one season.

As for why he was willing to sign this five-year super-max contract, it was because of the league's rules.

The NBA has regulations for restricted free agents, and the parent team has the right to match the contract offers of all other teams.

This is something most people know, but there is actually a part to it that most people don't know.

Because if there is just a simple rule like that, the players will be completely locked in by their parent team.

In fact, in order to become a restricted free agent, the parent team needs to offer the player a one-year qualifying offer contract.

Players can give up all offer contracts and sign this one-year qualifying offer contract.

The most typical example is Ben Gordon. After completing his four-year rookie contract, he was not satisfied with the offer contracts on the market, so he signed a qualifying offer contract. Then, the following year, he signed a five-year, $5 million contract with the Pistons.

It’s just that the salary of the qualifying offer contract is low, and the parent team is considering that you may leave and will make some changes to your role in the team, so most people will not choose to do that.

But no matter what, if Hansen is determined to leave, he still has a choice, even as a restricted free agent.

But choosing the Grizzlies in that way would be a lose-lose situation for both him and the Grizzlies. He would lose money, and the Grizzlies would have to let him go for nothing.
Even because they know that he will leave in vain, the investment in creating a dynasty will naturally be reduced, and it is basically impossible for the Grizzlies to have a dynasty.

On the contrary, if he signs this long-term contract, he can keep both his income and the team's strength to impact the dynasty, and the Grizzlies can also get enough returns when they trade him a year later.

As for the question of where to go for the transaction, Han Sen did not need a one-year contract this time.

Unless Heisley doesn't want to be in Memphis anymore, the only way Memphis fans can accept Hansen's departure is if Hansen says he wants to leave.

-Dividing line-

①: Players who get the Bird Clause will automatically get the right to veto trades when they sign a one-year contract.

(End of this chapter)