Jiang Hao left the training hall with a very excited mood, because after pondering in the training hall for a whole morning, he finally understood what happened to him.
Talent improvement!
Yes, it is an improvement in talent. What makes Jiang Hao feel incredible is that his talent improvement is not only in shooting, but also in other aspects. In other words, as long as it is related to playing basketball, his talent is
Got promoted.
Jiang Hao knew exactly what this change meant to him.
Therefore, he also knew very well that his future would officially change from this moment on.
But at this moment, he was still a little unbelievable.
In the locker room, Jiang Hao saw the $1,000 breakfast coupon that Murray left on the table. He smiled. Maybe he would never lack such a thing in the future.
………
At 8 pm local time in San Antonio on November 25th, the Spurs’ home stadium, the ATAT Center, has witnessed the San Antonio Spurs win the O’Brien Cup five times in the past 20 years. The attendance rate tonight was obviously a bit bleak.
This, of course, has a lot to do with the team's record this season. The 2017-2018 season is the second season for the Silver Grays after Tim Duncan retired, and no one would have thought that this team would reach the Western Conference Finals last season.
The top teams will encounter Waterloo in the new season.
Perhaps the absence of star Kawhi Leonard is one of the factors, but in the general view, it is indeed time for the most successful team in the new century to tear down and rebuild. Their lineup is too old, Greg
Popovich is undoubtedly the best head coach in the league right now, but his age may be the truest reflection of the overall situation of this team.
"Our team has suffered a painful four-game losing streak in the past 10 days. Tonight's matchup with Memphis will be the team's penultimate game of the month. I hope Gregg Popovich can lead this team.
This team ended its losing streak. To be honest, I've been with the Spurs for a long time and I've never experienced four consecutive losses."
As a former champion and one of the team's souls, "Red Mamba" Matt Bonner did not leave the basketball circle after retiring. Instead, he served as the team commentator for the Spurs TV commentary team. At this moment, he said very frustrated.
Of course, he has some confidence in tonight's game. For a long time in the past, the Memphis Grizzlies have been the Spurs' nemesis, especially the "Black Eight" in 2011, which made Memphis even more
People have completely confirmed this title, but as the saying goes, "Once you hit the target, you will be chased for life." In recent seasons, although the game against the Grizzlies has been difficult, the Spurs have always been able to have the last laugh.
What's more, the current situation of the Grizzlies is even worse than that of the Spurs. Before this, they had suffered seven consecutive losses and their current record ranked last in the Western Conference.
"Let's take a look at tonight's squad first, huh? China Jiang? If I remember correctly, this should be the first time that China Jiang has been selected for the squad."
Bonner was a little surprised. He knew that the Spurs had given a Chinese player a two-way contract, but to be honest, he didn't think that the Chinese player would have a future in the Spurs.
Because he has checked in detail the personal information of all the new Spurs players in the new season. Of course he has also read Jiang Hao's information, but he feels that there is nothing particularly outstanding about this Chinese player's information. Maybe Buford and the others are.
In order to fill up the roster spot, we decided to offer him a two-way contract.
"Kawhi is still absent, Tony, and Manu are not on the roster tonight. Well, this may be the reason why China Jiang can be on the roster, but with Greg's coaching style, this Chinese player may not be on the roster tonight.
There is a chance to make his NBA debut."
Bonner shook his head, as his thoughts seemed to go back to the scene where he made his debut in the NBA many years ago.
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Spurs: Dejounte Murray, Danny Green, Rudy Gay, Pau Gasol, LaMarcus Aldridge
Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Mario Chalmers, Troy Daniels, Brandon Wright, Marc Gasol.
The large electronic screen at the scene showed the starting lineups of both teams in tonight's game.
The Spurs fans in the stands were waving their hands and doing ose, expecting the team to end their losing streak tonight.
On the Spurs bench, Jiang Hao, wearing a long-sleeved uniform, seemed a little hesitant. Is this the first time in his life that he has come to an NBA game?
To be honest, he had been looking forward to this scene for a long time, but he never thought it would be like this.
Frankly speaking, Jiang Hao was a little surprised when the team's chief assistant coach Messina told him in the morning that he was on the team's roster tonight.
Because his condition was not very good during this period, he was a mess in the Development League and even lost his starting position. How could he fall under Popovich's eyes under such circumstances?
Although his heart has been full of confidence and hope since yesterday afternoon, only he knows all the changes that have happened to him, and Popovich and the others cannot possibly know.
"Jiang, be prepared. In the absence of Tony and Manu, maybe you need to help the team win the game when necessary."
Messina's subsequent explanation made Jiang Hao suddenly realize that it was because Tony Parker and Ginobili could not play tonight.
He shook his head gently, this was the bloody reality.
"However, since I have entered the squad and have the opportunity to play, I must seize this opportunity."
Jiang Hao clenched his fists. Isn't the game at night his "battle of destiny"?
On the court, with the referee's whistle, the game officially started.
At the beginning of the game, both sides entered the state very slowly and fell into the rhythm of fighting.
It wasn't until the third minute and 11 seconds that Pau Gasol used a floater to hit the first sports game shot of the night for both teams.
And this process is actually a very interesting scene, because Pau Gasol hit the shot when facing Marc Gasol's defense.
An older brother versus a younger brother is definitely a rare and rare scene in the NBA.
"Haha, Marc Gasol is very conscious. Maybe he knows that his brother needs this shot."
Bonner joked.
After Pau Gasol hit a shot, the Grizzlies also started hitting shots. Mario Chalmers easily broke through the basket and completed a layup.
From the Spurs' point of view, this ball is obviously due to the failure of interior defense, but this cannot be blamed on anyone. Although LaMarcus Aldridge accepted the center role, defense is not his strong point after all.
Chapter completed!