Chapter 109 (1/2)
On February 1, 2011, the NBA officially announced the shortlist for the 2011 NBA rookie challenge.
In this era, the rookie challenge has not been restructured, so it is still divided by the difference between the first grade team and the second grade team. This year, the first grade team and the second grade team each have a special rookie.
The second grade team, the selected players are basically no criticism. Harden, curry, Jennings and other top-notch rookies at that time were selected in succession. But the most surprising thing is that Wesley Matthews, the drop off draft, was also among them.
Last season, basketball fans around the world didn't know who Wesley Matthews was. But now, as a drop off draft, he's in the all star lineup. No doubt, this makes Matthews full of topics.
In addition to Griffin and wall, the most eye-catching talent of the first grade team is link.
”Two months ago, I don't think anyone knew this kid. No one will care, the original development alliance has a yellow skin of the drop draft. But now, he's on the all star weekend, and he's going to play alongside top rookies like wall and Griffin
”He's as inspirational as Wesley Matthews. They're not from high school, but they're climbing up with their own efforts. I'm looking forward to seeing two successful drop offs here, the all star weekend
”I know, there are bound to be a lot of people jumping out and saying he's not up to the mark. But look at his numbers and performance, and you have to admit that the drop off is definitely one of the strongest Rookies of the year
As soon as the League announced the list, link and Wesley Matthews were sure to attract wide attention. Second round show into the all star rookie competition cases, we have been common. But both teams have dropped out of the draft for the first time in NBA history.
In particular, link's side, he actually out of this year's top show Evan Turner. It has to be said that the scope of the counter attack is really large enough.
Link's selection as an all star and Randolph's award of the best player in the West in January made the Grizzlies an instant hit. This team, which has been rarely paid attention to, has become the ”black horse” in people's mouth.
As soon as we went to the training center this morning, the Grizzlies congratulated link and Randolph. Link, in particular, is likely to be the only Grizzlies in this year's all star game if nothing happens.
During the afternoon training break, the number of interviewers who came to the training center of the Federal Express stadium set a record high again. In the past, as a team with no stars and no record, reporters were too lazy to cover the Grizzlies' training.
But now it's different. The Grizzlies have Randolph, the best player, and link, the lowest ranked All-Star rookie. As long as there is a topic, reporters will be like mosquitoes around you.
Seeing link surrounded by reporters, the Grizzlies must be O.J. Mayo. Today is the end of Mayo's 10 match ban. However? Only a few reporters came to interview him.
Most people seem to have forgotten him. The player, who was once known as the upper limit of Jordan and the lower limit of Kobe, is less concerned than a drop out draft.
Mayo, of course, was very angry, but also a little helpless. After all, when he left, the Grizzlies not only had a good record, but link also seized the opportunity to play an impressive performance.
It's not easy for Henry merzeville to be injured again. At first, Mayo thought that link was not a threat to him, but now, obviously, he has been challenged.
Mayo clenched his fists, thinking that this afternoon, when he was in confrontational training, he would give the dropout a good lesson.
So, Memphis Grizzlies, not everyone is so united.
During his suspension, O.J. Mayo was almost forgotten. In addition to link's brilliance completely overshadowed Mayo, he often leaves the training hall early is also one of the reasons.
With his ”advantage” of being banned, Mayo often doesn't practice with the team in the afternoon. Mayo always leaves early after practicing individual events in the morning.
Who knows what Mayo is going to do when he leaves? As a 2008 flower show, he has the financial ability to do whatever he wants.
Lionel Hollins didn't mind him either, so he could take a break and avoid injury. Second, the Grizzlies are actually ready to trade Mayo, but no one dares to take over!
Mayo's positioning is now very embarrassing. His height of 1.93 meters is a little short to play position 2, but he has no skills to play position 1. Some people may ask, Wade is only 1.93 meters. But Wade's arm extension, movement ability and cheek, are all Mayo does not have.