Since entering the 21st century, the Southwest Division has become a death holy place in the league. One team here is one team, and its ability is powerful: the San Antonio Spurs have taken away four championships in ten years, and now they have regrouped and returned to the ranks of champion contenders. The New Orleans Hornets and Dallas Mavericks are definitely strong teams. The Houston Rockets are also considered the No. 1 role in the league during the years when they had the Yao-Macau combination. The only person who can bully this division seems to be the ten thousand-year-old Grizzlies.

However, now the bear wakes up from hibernation. It reveals its sharp claws, its sharp teeth, and its fierce light in its eyes selects people and eats them.

Strictly speaking, the Grizzlies have made a reinforcement this summer, that is, they signed Randolph. However, this reinforcement is absolutely powerful. Randolph and Gasol Jr.'s inside abilities are complementary. Both of them have one offense and one defense, and they are rebounding monsters. Such a penalty area power is almost unparalleled in the NHA today, not to mention that they have a second-largest Tabit.

In addition, their head coach Lionel Hollins is in good shape, because this year is his contract year - the last year before the player's contract expires is usually called the contract year. In order to sign a big contract, players will definitely fight to the death during the contract year. Hollins has to do this, otherwise he may have no food to eat next year. After all, the Grizzlies, who have so many talented stars in the previous few seasons, have a bad record.

Last season, the three rookies in the starting lineup of the Grizzlies had a total of 2-7 games. However, this season, the Grizzlies spent nearly 260,000 yuan in salary to introduce Randolph, which means that the Grizzlies will become mature and competitive this season. Randolph is the player that the Grizzlies urgently need to contribute stable scores and rebounds at low posts. This year he will replace Darrell Arthur's starting position, and a passionate and athletic talent like Arthur can surprise the Grizzlies.

The more embarrassing thing is Tabit. As the second-tier show, he has few opportunities in the Grizzlies. Mark Sol, who has good low-post skills, will still be the best candidate for the main center. This round is not Tabit. Especially, Gasol lost weight this summer and lost 2-3 pounds, so he and Tabit are somewhat coincidental.

In particular, Tabitt seems to have not adapted to the pace of NHAR spoon. He performed poorly in the summer league and preseason, felt bad, and had problems with offensive choices. However, at 2.2l, he can provide blocks for the team and affect his opponent's shooting. He must understand that this is his duty on the court. In the current Grizzlies, he can only start with defense.

In addition, the Grizzlies' outfield strength is also very high. Two years ago, Rudy Guy was regarded as the star by the Grizzlies after Paul Sol was traded. Last year, another O-Mao. Both of them are the kind of players with excellent offense and defense. They have excellent physical fitness, super impact and outstanding talent. With Mike Conley, such a backcourt is enough to covet the uniforms of other teams.

Conley has been keeping progress, and the second half of last season has made it particularly obvious. He has added about 10 pounds to improve his ability to fight, but his shooting seems to have to be improved.

The defending champion came to challenge, and the Grizzlies were naturally ready. Although Randolph's reputation is not very good now, he is a big star with a contract of 170 to 8 million. In addition, he is a relatively old in the Grizzlies' lineup, so he feels like a captain. Before the game, he challenged the Warriors instead of the whole team:

"Defending champion? We are not afraid. Our goal this season is also a champion. Since that's the case, let's fight. Let's first test the quality of the defending champions and see if they are talking big."

Mayo's birdie was even more rampant. He said directly: "I can't help but win the second victory of the season. Yes, the second consecutive wins, that's it. I like the feeling of winning streaks. Who doesn't like it? The Warriors guys are really stronger, but nothing. I like strong opponents, so that our victory will look more dazzling."

"Damn, Yu Du, they really don't know how to write the word "death". How dare you provoke us?" West roared in the locker room, "Mayo, hehe, the lesson I taught him last season is not enough, fuck, today I promise God that I will make him ecstasy."

Old Nelson began to make tactical arrangements. He waved his hand and let the players get to their side and explained the opponent's lineup first: "The depth of the low post is an important support for our great opponent. In the last game, they and the Nets, the Grizzlies' total rebounds beat two opponents. Gasol and Randolph cooperated well on the offensive end. The former not only knows how to defend, but also supports. In addition, Gasol was very beautiful on the defensive end. They also have Tabit and Arthur, and even the second-year Iranian center Haddadi. Therefore, after the game, they will first use the inside to attack and concentrate on defense. The offense is handed over to Allen and Changxi, so that they can fire first.

Chamberlain nodded, Old Nelson smiled slightly, and continued: "According to the analysis of the preseason and the previous game, the Grizzlies like to use two sets of lineups, big and small, separately. When their small lineups appear, the inside combination will be Carol and Randolph, and when using the big lineup, Gasol and Tabit will occupy the 416th position respectively. Multiple inside combinations are a highlight, but Hollins' idiot will not use it."

"After talking about their advantages, let's talk about their disadvantages." Old Nelson took out the tactical board and started drawing circles. "The weakness of the No. 2 and No. 2 are the first problem they are currently facing. Apart from Guy and Mayo, the only one of the first round last rookie Damar Carroll is behind them. He has enough strength and speed to play against three different players. On the defensive end, he is one of the few players who can rely on in the team, but in addition, he cannot make more stable contributions on the offensive end. In the future, there may be 610 minutes of rookie Yang and the desperate Yaric. On the contrary, we have countless talents in the No. 2 and No. 3, so let's have a fast attack feast today."

Iverson, West, Billups, Curry, Morrow, Jackson, Barnes, Hill, Blair and others immediately laughed happily.

The players appeared, and the booed in the pyramid arena were not loud, and the cheers were not loud. Grizzlies fans sat lazily, some were playing with their mobile phones, some showed their selfies, some were eating popcorn, some were drinking drinks, and some were playing KI6 with their girlfriends. Chamberlain looked around and was stunned for a moment. This is also a fucking NHA arena? It is a huge difference between them and Oracle Arena.

In fact, the Grizzlies players are already very happy because of the team's series of operations in the summer and the team's promotional policies. Today, the pyramid stadium is almost full of people. Otherwise, in the past, there might have been a terrifying situation of over half of the vacant occupancy rate.

The Grizzlies' ticket sales have always been a problem. In Vancouver, Canada, there were few people watching the game, and even Francis was unwilling to go after being selected by the Grizzlies. At that time, the Grizzlies thought it was because of the ground, so they ran from Vancouver, the bitter and cold place in the extreme north to the hot Memphis in the southwest. They thought the fans' personalities were affected by the weather. As it turned out, they missed again.

As we all know, when I was in Vancouver, the Grizzlies' $6 seat was the cheapest in the NHA league. However, when I came to Memphis, the Grizzlies' tickets were still the cheapest, but they only increased from $6 to $7. However, considering the soaring price of the dollar has depreciated in recent years, it seems that their ticket prices have not changed?

Other teams also have low-priced tickets, but they can only be bought in the afternoon of the game that day - if the ticket sales are not good, the team will conduct low-priced promotions. However, the Grizzlies' low-priced tickets are all-weather, which means that their all-weather ticket sales are not very good.

The Grizzlies' official even announced that fans of the new season can purchase $7 tickets for any Grizzlies' home game of the month at the beginning of each month. In every Tuesday's home game, fans can buy $10 and $4 tickets.

This is unimaginable in Oakland and San Francisco, where players are hard to buy.

For the attendance of the stadium, the Grizzlies' uniform team also took great pains to do it. They played away in the opening game. Strictly speaking, today is their home opening game, so the Grizzlies naturally attach great importance to it. They announced that the top 3,000 fans who entered the game today can get a Grizzlies star's jersey.

In addition to formulating jersey reward plans, the Grizzlies have also formulated more delivery plans to attract fans. For example, they signed Zach Randolph, and every season ticket buyer can get a poster signed by Randolph; monthly ticket buyers can get a poster of the Grizzlies cheerleading team. Many otaku fans bought tickets for this. The coquettish figures of cheerleading girls are their best companion at night. Therefore, now there are many fans in the arena who are bowing their heads to play mobile games.

Not only that, the Grizzlies also announced on their official website that the team will deliver 66 small baskets on Thanksgiving Day, and the list of winners will be selected from the list of ticket-purchasing fans; 66 Grizzlies Christmas gifts will be distributed on Christmas; 66 Grizzlies hats will be distributed on L. 6 on L. 6 on L. 6 on L. 6 on L. 17 on L. 1, 1,060 Grizzlies T-shirts - Month - Day, 66 mini basketballs with Grizzlies logos will be distributed; 36 gold-shaped chocolates will be distributed on April 17...

If you think this is the end, then you guessed it wrong. The Grizzlies have not given up on other stars. The Warriors are coming today. The Grizzlies have no moral integrity and told the fans that 156 posters of Iverson, Chamberlain and others will be sent on the spot...

The live game was broadcast by EpN and their sports channel host, and the No. 1 famous big shot, that is Bill Walton, who claims to be able to rule the NHA for ten years if he is healthy. Walton's comments are famous for his sarcastic tongue. When players enter the court, Walton began to comment, but his speech is still relatively tactful today:

"It's difficult for the Grizzlies to win. Indeed, Randolph's joining gives their lineup talent and experience at the same time, so they have the capital to compete for a playoff spot. However, lack of individual defensemen with outstanding abilities and failure to establish the entire team's defensive system will become the main factors that restrict their progress. Of course, they do have the strength to make the playoffs now. If they can play team basketball, it will be perfect. At that time, the Southwest Division will become very bloody and will be a nightmare for teams in other divisions."

Previously, the Grizzlies held a half-hour home opening event. When the Warriors players entered the court, some people were carrying props such as firework boxes down. The large screen above the stadium was scrolling to play team promotional videos. The plump and sexy cheerleaders kept teasing Chamberlain and teasing them. Jackson West Barnes quickly entered a state of desire.

Chamberlain glanced at them disdainfully. His waist was so thick, his pores were so big, and his skin was so rough. Haha, I don’t like it. I have Li Qun, I have Zhang Zilin, that’s what a beauty…
Chapter completed!