Lionel Hollins, a former NBA player, is one of the most well-known defensive gates in NBA history, and has a deep understanding of regional oppression.

In his 1977 years, he won the championship with the Trail Blazers, and was selected into the Best Defensive Team in 1978.

Nowadays, Lionel Hollins is the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.

In fact, Lionel Hollins' coaching career began in 1999. But at the beginning, Hollins' coaching career was not smooth. It was not until the 2008-09 season that the Grizzlies rehired Hollins as head coach that he truly gained a foothold in the NBA as head coach. In the past three years, the Grizzlies' record has also soared.

The arrival of Leonard Hollins has laid a foundation for the Memphis Grizzlies' way of playing with defense.

When it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies, the first thing people think of is the defense that cannot be defeated. From Mike Conley in the No. 1 position to the "Black and White Two Bears" in the inside, the Grizzlies are all defensive players in five positions.

Nowadays, when there are more and more offensive rounds and faster attack speeds, Lionel Hollins' Grizzlies are undoubtedly moving further and further on a unique path.

Hollins loves defense, a well-known thing. No matter what kind of player you are, as long as you have a good defense, you can get a chance with the Grizzlies. Look at how good Tony Allen is in Memphis, you can know how unique the angle of Hollins' appreciation of players is.

Because of this, Leonard Hollins recently fell in love with the Chinese who was hyped up. The forward who was 2.03 meters tall and slightly thin was the kind of player Hollins needed.

People may only see Link's 52-minute night, but ignore the fact that he has never scored high in the DL. Whether it is Luke Babbitt, Lance Stephenson or DeMarre Carroll, they are all overshadowed by Link.

Even in those three games with the Rockets, Link performed very well in the defensive performance in a limited time. In fact, this is the real reason why the Grizzlies are interested in Link.

For a quasi-3D player, nothing is more suitable for the Grizzlies. Originally, the Grizzlies planned to trade their old star Sean Bathir back. But compared to Bathir, Link is younger and doesn't have to pay any price to get him.

Why not do such a transaction?

So this afternoon, in the training hall, Lionel Hollins saw his new player as he wished, the guy who dominated the entire Development League in just 3 games.

"Link, it's great to see you come so soon. I'm Lionel Hollings, the head coach of the Grizzlies." Hollings politely shook hands with Link, which made Link flattered.

Because of his first day at the Rockets, Adelman didn't even look at him.

"Hello, sir, I'm glad to get the opportunity to train here." Link also politely shook hands with Hollins, "When will we start?"

Link is naturally very active, he wants to play early than anyone else.

"Start? What to start? Confrontational training? Hahahaha, don't worry, Link. You don't know anything about the Grizzlies' tactics. After you first get familiar with our playing style and what you need to do, you can start practicing with the team. But I believe that with your basketball literacy, these should be fine."

Hollins patted Link on the shoulder. It was not all bad for playing in college for four years. In the past four years, NCAA must have cultivated Link’s basic basketball qualities very solidly. Adapting to tactics and other things should not be difficult for a senior player.

"I will work hard, Mr. Lionel Hollins."

"Hahahahahaha, you don't have to call me by your husband. I am the team coach, you are the team player. We need effective communication, not extra etiquette, do you understand?" Hollins smiled. Is every Chinese player so polite?

"I understand, coach."

"Well, that's right. Warm up well. In the afternoon, I'll ask Turner to explain the tactics to you. At that time, you may need to go on the court and try running. Don't worry, I'll allow you to make mistakes now. Moreover, your teammates are very gentle. So let go of your hands and feet."

After saying that, Hollins turned around and walked back to his office. Link stayed there and scratched his head.

The Grizzlies' teammates are very gentle? Are you afraid you think I haven't seen NBA before?

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At two o'clock in the afternoon, Link's most worried moment finally came. The training of the Grizzlies in the afternoon officially began, which means that the Grizzlies players should enter the court one by one.

And Link is the most special existence in this training ground.

The first person to enter the training hall was Mike Conley. Although this guy who has become the Grizzlies' point guard in just the fourth grade is clear-headed and has a deep affection for the Grizzlies, he is not a person who can express his warmth on his face.

"Hello." After Conley discovered Link, he said hello to him and warmed up on his own, as if Link didn't exist at all.

The second one to come in was Marc Gasol, a "European Fortress" who was once so fat that he was not as professional as a professional player, but now he is extremely capable.

Gasol Jr.'s personality is more cheerful than his brother Paul, but when facing unfamiliar people, Gasol Jr. is not very enthusiastic as a European player. The Spanish center just nodded slightly at Link, even if he had said hello.

The third person to step onto the court was Tony Allen, who is the most enthusiastic of the three. As soon as he came in, he walked to Link in surprise, "You are really here! Haha, I didn't expect that Wallace would really bring you to Memphis! Hey, do you know? This guy just scored 52 points in the Development League a few days ago! You are awesome guy, I'm sorry about Zick. Hey, perform well, you will fall in love with Memphis, believe me."

Tony Allen's enthusiasm was something Link did not expect. As a fan in his previous life, he only knew that Tony Allen was a defensive gate and a defensive player who had a headache for athletes of LeBron and James.

But I didn't expect that this tough guy would be so easy-going in private.

"Thank you for your encouragement, Tony, I will come on."

Link smiled awkwardly. Link really couldn't learn the familiar character of the black guy.

Then, the Grizzlies players came one after another. Some of them greeted Link, while others ignored Link. O.J. Mayo, like him, looked at his new teammates with very arrogant eyes.

In addition, Sam Young, the Grizzlies' substitute number three, also had a little anger in their eyes when they looked at Link. After all, everyone knew very well that if Sam was good, the Grizzlies would not need to recruit Link. Link was here to compete with Sam Young, so it would be strange if the competitors could chat friendly.

As time goes by, more and more people are in the training hall. Link gradually begins to feel nervous because the most "bear" guy in the Grizzlies has not yet appeared.

"Bang!" At this moment, the gate of the training hall was pushed open suddenly, and a pile of "meat mountain" walked into the training hall and waved to everyone, "Good afternoon, everyone."

Link looked at the black version of Joan Brockman and couldn't help swallowing.

Zach Randolph, the most "moderate" teammate in the Grizzlies has appeared!

When Link stared at Randolph, Randolph also turned his eyes. The two looked at each other, and then Randolph showed an evil smile and walked towards Link.

"You're Link? The guy who sets a record of individual scores in the Development League in a single game?" Randolph asked as he approached.

"Hello, Zach."

"Our team doesn't need soft guys, so if you want to stay, it's better to be tough on the training ground. Memphis's team training is not like the Development League's house, hahahahaha." Randolph laughed, and Sam Young also smiled.

"I know better than you how to play tough games, Zach. I have seen too many big guys like you. In the Development League, there was a big guy like you who threatened me." However, Link responded hard to Randolph.

"What's the result?" Randolph approached Link. He thought the newcomer would be scared by him and couldn't speak. But now, he must admit that he liked this yellow-skinned guy a little.

What the Grizzlies need is this kind of backbone that is not afraid of heaven or earth.

"You'll know the result right away."

"Oh!!!!" Hearing Link's response, the Grizzlies players watching the fun all started to make a fuss.

Randolph also smiled, and he grabbed Link's shoulder and tried to force himself, "I look forward to you letting me know the result, boy."

After Randolph left, Link breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that it is necessary to deal with different people in a different way.

The unspeakable Conley and Gasol Jr., the proud Mayo, the enthusiastic Tony Allen, the angry Sam Young and the unpredictable Randolph Grizzlies are like Memphis. They are really a chaotic place where all kinds of third-rate and nine churches gather.
Chapter completed!