470: I just want to play a ball... (seeking a monthly pass)
In the 2002-2003 season, this is the third year that Grant Hill has been with the Magic. However, in the past two years, he only played 18 games for the Magic.
Tracy McGrady, who was originally his deputy, has now become the popular romance in the league. Iverson, Kobe and other juniors, and have also become the new generation of idols in the league. Grant Hill? Everyone has long thought this guy is finished.
Under tremendous pressure, Hill once again chose to make a comeback before the start of the season. This time, he swore that his ankle was no problem at all. He didn't want to get such a high salary, but he ended up lying on the hospital bed to receive the money.
So Hill did have a highlight that year.
In the third game of the new season, Hill scored 27 points against the Timberwolves. After four consecutive games, Hill scored 21 points, 28 points, 29 points and 21 points respectively. He smashed rumors with practical actions!
He can still fight!
Then, 22 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 20 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, Hill's condition improved step by step. People now believe that the "Devil Mountain" that once targeted Jordan has returned.
Some people have even begun to discuss when his first triple-double in the new season will come! Can he and McGrady replicate the myth of Jordan + Pippen, even if it’s OK to be Pippen now if Hill is now!
Link still remembers how excited he was when he watched Hill's condition recover one after another.
However, in the end, people did not see the Jordan + Pippen reappearing in Orlando, nor did they wait for Grant Hill to have his first triple-double in the season. In January 2003, after playing the 29th game of his season, Hill could no longer walk.
The Magic's official announcement is just like the previous two years, and the meaning has not changed at all. "Hill's old ankle injury relapses and has to undergo surgery. He will miss all the remaining games of the season."
Once again, season reimbursement.
After returning home, when he recalled Hill's experience in the 2002-03 season, Link felt a pity. That might be the last time, Hill played in his youth style. Because when Hill came back later, he had become a veteran who relied on his brain.
However, after regret, Link was a little more happy. At least Grant Hill, who was still healthy in the 202-03 season, was in very good condition! Hill at that time, the data was similar to Link now. However, because Link had already combined himself with Hill's abilities in the past many seasons, his current comprehensive strength is above Hill in the 202-03 season!
Hill in the 202-03 season has lost the fastest first step in the league, but is still one of the fastest first step. He has lost the top athletic ability in the league, but he is still able to fly and escape!
He is elegant, polite, strong and elegant, but those who have seen him play basketball know that Hill is completely a suit thug!
That's right, Hill was quite cruel on the court at that time. She slowly relied on her shooting and her brain to play, which was not Hill's style at that time. Link looked at his hands and was eager to try.
After upgrading, Link had dunked the basket several times on the training ground. His biggest feeling was that his body was really much lighter, and his acceleration and absolute speed were much faster than before. The direction change was fast enough to break through like a defender!
Where is the dunk? You can jump high with a leap! And this is because Link just finished the game and then practiced for an additional hour and a half. If you are full of energy, Link believes that he can become more cruel!
So tonight, Link was so excited that he couldn't sleep. He knew that only by practicing in actual combat could he see his full strength now.
Link could hardly wait for the confrontational training the next day.
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"What? Only run tactics?"
Link waited for a night, but unexpectedly, Stevens' training schedule today was quite "Buddhist".
"Yes, the running tactics are good. The schedule in January is too intensive and everyone is working very hard. Our main goal now is to ensure the integrity of the lineup and ensure the health of all members before the playoffs come." Stevens smiled and answered Link, making Link lose his temper.
However, Stevens' strategy is indeed reasonable. The Grizzlies' record is 35 wins and 6 losses, ranking first in the league, and the Clippers, which are second, have already reached a 4 win gap.
You know, the Clippers did not lose a single game in December and won 16 consecutive games. Even so, the Clippers lost 4 wins by the Grizzlies.
Therefore, the current record of the Grizzlies can be described as the word "Sitting for peace of mind".
In this case, the Grizzlies don’t have to work so hard before every game. Ensuring the integrity and stability of the team is the best choice.
What's more, the Grizzlies' opponents will enter the magic of reconstruction in the next game, so Stevens is even more Buddhist.
Link lowered his head in disappointment. Without confrontational training, he would not be able to experiment with his current abilities.
Stevens didn't work here, so Link went to find his teammates with the basketball in his arms.
"Andrew, let's fight one-on-one!" Link first found Iguodala. Iguodala had excellent athletic ability, and he could best compete with him. But Iguodala was busy practicing strength and couldn't get rid of it.
"You go find Tony, Link." This is Iguodala's reply to Link.
Then, Link held the basketball and went to find Teacher Tony. Tony Allen held his chin and looked up and down, like an old detective. Finally, he shook his head.
"You kid took the initiative to find someone to fight alone, and you must be unhappy! I won't be fooled, I want to hit you and find Jimmy."
Link was sent away again.
Jimmy Butler was full of passion, and was not afraid of being abused, but was afraid of not being beaten. Link thought to himself, he would definitely accept his proposal to fight alone!
As a result, Jimmy Butler and Nick Young fought first.
"We're busy Link, you go find someone else."
Link stood in the center of the training hall with a basketball in his arms, quite speechless. I just want to play a ball, is it so difficult?
After returning home in the evening, Link was quite depressed. He had all his skills but had no place to use it, which was the most annoying thing. It was like playing the NBA2k game. You obviously krypton gold to 90 abilities, but the Sabi computer coach still asked you to play as a substitute and didn't let you use it. Are you angry?
Depressedly, Link passed the time while watching the basketball show while chatting with Rachel.
Just when Link was bored, Charles Barkley threw out a topic that interested Link on the TV.
"The day after tomorrow, the Orlando Magic will play at the Federal Express Arena."
"So what, Charles? The Magic are now counting down the East, and the Grizzlies are the league's number one, so there is no suspense in this game." Kenny Smith waved his hand and said that he was not interested in this game.
"It's not necessarily without suspense. After all, this is the first time Rudy Guy has returned to the FedEx Arena this season, and, against Link, you don't expect any sparks will be created between them?" Barkley smiled a little, then took out a bunch of newspapers.
"At the beginning of the season, the Grizzlies were at the best start. Countless media and newspapers said that the Grizzlies chose to trade Rudy. Guy was the most correct decision. Between the lines, Guy was deprecated to nothing. Do you think Guy would not see these? At the same time, there are many news that Guy did not like the Grizzlies. He wanted to leave when he became a free agent for the first time, but he stayed for the money. Now, he finally left, facing the Grizzlies again, do you think Guy can really be calm?"
"So what do you mean?" Kenny Smith looked at Barkley with interest.
Barkley smiled proudly, "I mean, if Rudy Guy really exploded in the Federal Express Arena, the Magic might be really upset. Of course, it depends on whether Link is willing to let his former teammate explode. The day after tomorrow will be more exciting than everyone imagines!"
Link smiled, Hill, Magic, Guy, this may be the arrangement of fate.
Chapter completed!