After the Grizzlies returned to Memphis, Mark no longer insisted on his tactics after discussing with the management. On the one hand, it was the pressure from the management, and on the other hand, he also understood that his tactics could not give the team bring victory.
Seeing that the Grizzlies continue to lose, and may fall apart at any time, the players are confused, the tactics are changing, and the rookie coach is determined to have his own way.
Gasol's roar made the Grizzlies management make changes. Although Gay is the future of the team, the team cannot give up on its present. The season has just begun and they are not preparing for the playoffs. Going for the lottery pick. The already bad Memphis market will be even worse than in Canada. This is a broken arm.
As usual, Li Tian came to the training hall and started a new day of training. Having never experienced a game, he was full of energy and kept shooting three-pointers from outside the three-point line. He insisted on strengthening his three-point shooting training every day.
"Li, let me tell you some good news. Do you want to know?" Li Tian felt very good to Gasol, because he could see the desire for victory in Li Tian's eyes and felt that Li Tian was the same type of person as him.
Although he only appeared once in the regular season, his usual training was recognized by his teammates.
Especially the bench with Conley and Navarro is full of offensive power.
"What's the good news?" Li Tian raised the dumbbell and asked Gasol.
What good news can I have? I have been sitting on the bench for two consecutive games. As expected, I will continue to sit.
"Haha, you must have never imagined that Mark compromised and arranged for you to play again in the next game. You must seize this opportunity." Gasol also hopes that Li Tian can step out, which can help him relieve the pressure on the striker.
"That's great, is it really?" Li Tian was very excited. As long as he no longer sits on the bench, he will have the opportunity to express himself, and his performance in the future is certain.
"It's true. Mark's tactics were wrong. Although Guy performed well, he couldn't bring victory to the team. The management put pressure on Mark and asked him to change his tactics. You will get the results against the Mosaic team in the next game. Enough playing time." Gasol explained to Li Tian.
What they didn't take into account was that the league management also began to put pressure on the Grizzlies. If Li Tian was not allowed to play in the China Derby that was finally promoted, how could it be played?
"Finally we can play together again, Paul, and we can fight side by side again. I see victory waving to us."
The Grizzlies at this time are not the Grizzlies that everyone is afraid of. Because of Gasol, this Grizzlies is still a little soft.
Li Tian's tough defense can strengthen the Grizzlies' wings and greatly improve the Grizzlies' defense.
"Lee, let's lead the Grizzlies to victory together." Gasol's defensive pressure has dropped a lot since Li Tian came. He also hopes that Li Tian can play as soon as possible to help him share the pressure.
"Haha, Paul, you are the all-star player of this team. You should lead us to victory together."
"It doesn't matter who leads it. I hate losing. I really hate losing so much. I long for victory. Victory is the only thing I want." Gasol's eyes were determined.
"Paul, can I ask you something?" Li Tian knows that any All-Star player has his or her own special skills, otherwise it would be impossible to become an All-Star.
Gasol can still make the All-Stars when everyone thinks he is weak, you know the difference in Gasol.
"Ask, I know." Gasol had a good impression of Li Tian, ​​so he asked endless questions about Li Tian.
"Paul, how can I get better at rebounding?" Li Tian's rebounding ability is not strong, and he hopes to increase his rebounding ability so that he can get more secondary offensive opportunities.
"Haha, you asked the right person. The most important thing when grabbing rebounds is that you can successfully predict where the rebound will fall. Only in this way can you get the upper hand when grabbing rebounds."
Gasol kept telling Li Tian how to judge the landing point of the rebound very well, and when and where it appeared was the best time to grab the rebound, etc.
After listening to Gasol's explanation, Li Tian suddenly had an epiphany about where to place the rebound.
The system sound suddenly sounded.
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the bronze-level rebound prediction skill: This skill can improve the host's judgment of the landing point of the rebound. When the rebound prediction skill is upgraded to the god level, the prediction probability can be increased to 50%. 】
In the end, Li Tian did not disappoint, and his relationship with Gasol became better and better. He gained skills from Gasol, which can increase his judgment on the placement of rebounds.
Although this skill is only at the lowest level now, after long-term practice, it will definitely be upgraded to the god level.
Everyone came to the training hall one after another.
Mark arranged for simple tactical training within the team.
Li Tian was rearranged to be on the substitute team with Conley and Navarro.
Mark no longer arranges a lineup dominated by Gay, especially the tactics of the substitute lineup, allowing Conley and Li Tian to arrange according to the situation on the field, and create offensive opportunities through the combination of internal and external lines to score points.
On the bench, Li Tian grabbed more rebounds, which surprised Mark.
At this time, Mark suddenly felt that if used properly, the Grizzlies' bench would no longer be a weakness. After thinking about it, he felt that Li Tian was still a bit good.
"I announce that Lee will re-enter the rotation in the next game." Mark led the applause.
Gasol also followed head coach Mark and began to applaud, expressing his welcome to Li Tian's return.
Players who are good friends with Li Tian all expressed congratulations to Li Tian.
"Lee, we can play together again. Seeing you on the stage, I feel that my assists are coming again." Conley was very happy. In the first two games, he struggled a bit and there was no one on the bench to help him open up space. , he is always double-teamed by opposing players when he comes to the basket.
The best way to break a double team inside is to shoot away from the outside. You can easily break the double team inside and attract more defenses from the outside.
Mark asked Li Tian to reappear, not because he thought it was important, but because of the pressure from the league and the fact that sponsors had stopped negotiating.
In order to promote the globalization of the NBA, Stern tried his best to promote the Chinese Derby. At this time, the Grizzlies even suspended Li Tian from the team.
Stern went crazy and went directly to the Grizzlies management and asked them why. After Stern's friendly reminder, the Grizzlies management had to compromise. Now Stern has the right to speak in the league. is unparalleled.
The final result was that Li Tian's team suspension was terminated and he returned to the game.
At this time, the Grizzlies management also tried to make changes. Now that the Grizzlies have Gasol, they can't go further. The Grizzlies need more for the future.
Gasol has proven that he is an All-Star, but he is not a qualified boss of the team, and Li Tian is just a bargaining chip for the Grizzlies to attract Chinese fans.
Seeing that Mosaic has gained unexpected gains due to the arrival of Yao Ming, the Grizzlies also want to try to use Li Tian to gain more Chinese fans, thus bringing more revenue.
Now there are many conflicts between Li Tian and the Grizzlies. Li Tian has never been the future of the Grizzlies. Only Conley and Gay are the real future of the Grizzlies.
The management of the Grizzlies has decided to give up this season, so the best operation is to make Li Tian and Gasol's statistics better, in exchange for more chips to rebuild the Grizzlies.
The futures of Gasol and Li Tian with the Grizzlies have already been decided.