one-handed ball

Chapter 30 Fiasco
The Grizzlies joined the NBA in 1995. The team was formerly known as the Vancouver Grizzlies, and the team's home court is located in Vancouver, Canada. In 2001, the team moved back to Memphis, USA, and changed its name to the Memphis Grizzlies. That was the year that the Grizzlies got Spanish rookie Pau Gasol.

Pau Gasol quickly grew into the core of the team in his first season with the Grizzlies. In his rookie season, he averaged 17.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 blocks per game, and his shooting percentage was as high as 51.8%. Such a performance made him undisputedly elected the best rookie in the NBA in the 01-02 season.

The rapid maturity of Pau Gasol allowed the youth team Grizzlies to grow into a strong team in the West. In the 03-04 season, the Grizzlies led by Pau Gasol won the sixth place in the West in the regular season. Entered the playoffs, but was swept 4-0 by the Spurs led by Duncan, and Paul Gasol was also completely abused by Duncan.At that time, everyone believed that this young Grizzlies team, which could make the playoffs in the strong West, would have a bright future.But to everyone's surprise, although the Grizzlies entered the playoffs several times in the next few seasons, they did not win even one victory. Team leader Pau Gasol naturally received strong criticism from the outside world.

Zheng Ke knew that Pau Gasol, who had had enough of being abused in the playoffs, would join the Los Angeles Lakers this season, team up with Peter Pan Kobe, and reach the finals in this season, and then in 09 He successfully proved himself by winning two championships in 10 years.

So Zheng Ke dare not underestimate this seemingly weak "Bear King", but other people in the team don't think so. They simply look down on this soft head star, especially Al Jeffer who is directly facing him tonight Mori.Whitman told Al Jefferson, but Jefferson didn't care.

As a result, tragedy happened. In less than 1 minute, Gasol scored six points in a row on Al Jefferson's head.One of them was over Jefferson's head, and he used his long and big arm to point the ball in. Not only did he score two points, but he also grabbed a frontcourt board.

Jefferson's face turned green with anger, being scored six points in a row by a player he thought was a softie, this kind of humiliation is no less than letting Zheng Ke complete a dunk on his head.

Jefferson wants the ball: "Give me the damn ball!"

Although Jefferson didn't say it, in fact, his demeanor of the team boss has become more and more serious. In other words, Jefferson is becoming more and more like a qualified leader.So since the team leader asked for the ball, why didn't Zheng Ke, the younger brother, dare to give him the ball?
So Zheng Ke, who held the ball at 45 degrees from the outside, used a ground pass to pass the ball to Jefferson, who was stuck inside.

Jefferson took the ball with his back. He thought of the information he had read before the game. Pau Gasol's thin body must not be strong, so he chose the singles with his back.I saw him pouted his buttocks and arched to Pau Gasol who was leaning against him.

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Jefferson felt that he didn't have any strength in the second blow, and couldn't help being overjoyed, which meant that the soft-hearted wife had been knocked away by him!The so-called opportunity cannot be missed, he quickly turned around with nimble steps, ready to make the most powerful dunk.

But when he jumped high, Pau Gasol, who was supposed to be squeezed away by him, was still in place, and stretched out a long big arm, slamming Jefferson from the air. down
The Grizzlies broke fast, and Damon Stoudemire took the lead, Zheng Ke, who reacted immediately, followed closely, and then there were three-point shooters Mike Miller and the best bouncer Rudy Gay Follow behind Zheng Ke.

Stoudemire, who was born in 1973, is 34 years old this year, but Zheng Ke's fast break almost blinded Zheng Ke's dog's eyes. Zheng Ke, who was sprinting with all his strength, could not catch up with this "old man" who was only 1 meters people"!
Stoudemire glanced at Zheng Ke who was still eating ashes behind him, and smiled triumphantly: Xiao Mian, when the old man was galloping in the rivers and lakes, you just learned to walk!
So he thought about it, compared his height with the height of the basket, and finally decided to make a three-step layup rationally.

However, just as Stoudemire threw the ball, a big hand suddenly appeared above his head, and slapped the ball hard on the backboard, what a nailboard hat!
Naturally, it was Zheng Ke who arrived afterward. Just after Stoudemire took a last look at Zheng Ke, Zheng Ke's portable skill Chase and Block Master was triggered. He fired Rudy Gay and Mac Miller, and gave Stoudemire such a disrespectful blow.

But it is a pity that Zheng Ke rushed too fast, bumped into "Little Flying Squirrel", and flew out of the court with him. The rebound was picked up by Rudy Gay who arrived later, allowing him to easily complete a dunk.

In the opening 2 minutes, the Grizzlies led the Timberwolves 8-0!
In fact, Gasol's defensive ability is underestimated by everyone. Maybe his physical confrontation ability is not strong, but his two shocking big arms have given him the talent of an excellent defender, average technical flow or short inside It's hard to win over him. Jefferson is a short, skilled insider. His low-post skills are outstanding. It may be easy to shake off those tight-knit black insiders, but it is difficult to shake off Gasol. more difficult.

So Jefferson was disgraced by Gasol's defense for a while, and it was difficult to deal with Gasol's low hook on the defensive end.But in this game, several outside shooters of the Grizzlies made a fool of themselves. Mike Miller, Navarro, Stoudemire and even Rudy Gay all made two three-pointers.

Throughout the game, the ambitious Timberwolves were beaten like dogs by the Grizzlies and lost 80-109 by 29 points!
As soon as the game ended, the whole team left the city that made them sad. Thinking about the bold words at the beginning, people couldn't help but blush.

Jefferson was unhappy, and Zheng Ke was also very uncomfortable. Fortunately, this Southwest Division road trip has just come, and the goal of at least one win set before has basically been achieved, although it is a bit different from what was expected.

"Okay, guys," Whitman clapped his hands and comforted: "This is the NBA, the place where miracles are born. We may be able to beat the No. [-] player in the Western Conference, or we may lose to opponents who don't seem to be very strong."

Seeing that the eyes of the players sitting on the plane seats were attracted by him, Whitman nodded with satisfaction and continued: "We have to play 82 games, and we have to learn to adapt to the game. The NBA represents the highest level of basketball in the world. Here You are a part of the most gifted and talented basketball players in the world."

He paused, seeing that the players were completely attracted by his words, and continued: "Now, our regular season has been going on for a month, but the tacit understanding between us has improved rapidly, and we have also achieved this season. Unimaginable results before, I hope you will not lose confidence because of a loss in a game, you are the best!"

"Clap clap clap."

There was a loud applause from the plane, echoing for a long time in the blue sky
(End of this chapter)