Chapter 613 (1/2)

Battier suddenly announced his retirement, a year earlier than link knew.

But also, this season, Battier has little time to play. But in the original history, he this season in the heat, more or less still has the ball to play.

Veterans generally choose to retire and choose another way of life when they are unable to play, but there is no economic pressure to make them have to stay in the league.

And, for Battier, winning in the Grizzlies and in the heat is definitely different.

Battier just made up for his personal regret when the heat won the title. He didn't want to be empty after he retired. To put it bluntly, I feel like I'm old enough to be a champion.

But when Grizzlies won the championship, Battier has achieved one of his major goals in life.

Making up for regret and accomplishing life goals are two concepts.

In 1997, Battier, along with Elton Brand, Williams Avery and Corey margetti, formed Duke's golden generation. Later, three other than Battier attended the 1999 draft Convention and were selected in the Lotto area, and began a wonderful journey to earn a lot of US dollars.

Only Battier refused the temptation of money, but chose to continue to study in University. When Battier was asked why he didn't take part in the draft early, his answer was, ”I came to Duke to get my degree and help him win the championship. If the goal has not been achieved, how can we be willing to leave? ”

Until his senior year, Battier finally achieved these two goals - to win the NCAA championship and a bachelor's degree in religion. Battier is a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. He will not give up early.

At the beginning, Battier just entered the league, the goal was to rise together with Grizzlies! It's been a long way, but now, Battier's ultimate career goal has been achieved.

Just like winning the NCAA championship, Battier can leave now.

”You can still fight, Sean.” Link is the age that no longer belongs to him.

Later, the rest of the Grizzlies hugged Battier and sent their best wishes.

Battier is definitely a respected and loved teammate, not only link, most people are not willing to leave Battier.

But at least Battier got a perfect ending and everyone didn't make the atmosphere too sad.

After Battier finished, it was Stevens' turn.

Stevens's achievements this season are unparalleled. He won the championship in his first year with the NBA team. The probability of this happening is comparable to winning the lottery.

You know, veteran coaches like Jerry Sloan and George Carr have been in the NBA for decades and won thousands of games, but they still don't know what it's like to be a champion.

In the original history, Steve Cole also led the team to win in the first year. But before that, Cole himself was a professional player, and he was also the general manager of the suns. He knew the NBA quite well.

Before this year, Stevens was a blank sheet of paper. Neither as a player nor as a coach, he had no professional basketball resume.

As a result, he has now been called ”the most amazing and potential coach” in the world