At 7 a.m. on the 26th, the Grizzlies arrived at the airport ahead of time. Because it's a special plane, we don't have to queue up like ordinary passengers.

But even so, the players got up early. After all, you have to gather at the FedEx center before you take the bus to the airport.

This arrangement is also for the sake of safety. If a player is late or has an accident on the way, it is not worth the loss. Therefore, as long as it is away from home, NBA teams basically gather first and then start.

This is the first time that link plays away with an NBA team. For the supporting services of the NBA team, link feels incomparably luxurious.

First of all, luggage. No matter how much luggage you bring, you have to take it all by yourself when you play in the Development League.

However, when you play away from the NBA team, you just give your luggage to the staff and you can leave it alone. When you arrive in your hotel room, your luggage will naturally appear in the wardrobe.

Secondly, it is not necessary for players to carry the equipment such as jerseys and shoes in person. Before crossing over to watch TV, Rockets player P.J. Tucker always likes to carry a pair of shoes when he enters the stadium, but in fact, it is only his personal decoration. The real game shoes are now in their dressing rooms.

Finally, the conditions for the team to travel are very good. Although there is no meal allowance of $60, luxury buses and special planes are not enjoyed in the development alliance.

This time, link doesn't have to squeeze into economy class with other people. The whole plane belongs only to Grizzlies. In Randolph's words, "it's OK for you to do somersaults on it."

So, carrying his small satchel, link on the road. When the plane has flown away from the land of Memphis, link still can't believe that he actually sat in a charter plane of an NBA team to play away games!

Speaking of, this time the Grizzlies play away to a very interesting destination, actually to Indianapolis.

Link still remembers a basketball novel he read before crossing over. The protagonist is coaching in Indianapolis. In reality, the Pacers have a good friend, Paul George.

Last night, George called and asked if link would go to Indianapolis with the team the next day. At that time, link didn't know he was on the list, so he didn't know.

George, I'm sure I'll be surprised to see him today. But then again, this seems to be the first time that link has met his best friend.

Like the Grizzlies, the Indiana Pacers have been around eighth in the East for a long time. So far, the Pacers are 13-14. They still have a chance to play in the playoffs, but if they don't pay attention, they will fall out of the top eight.

Everyone thinks that this kind of team, which even makes it into the playoffs, has no fighting power. However, in fact, this kind of team is exactly the one who is most willing to fight. Who is willing to give up if you can get a playoff qualification with a fight?

As a result, Pacers coach Jim O'Brien asked the players to prepare early today. The Grizzlies have the same desire, and today's game is not going to be easy.

The good news for the Pacers, though, is that the Grizzlies have just lost three games in a row, and Rudy Gay has shot below 40% in two consecutive games. He believes that in guy and Daniel Granger, Granger can win.

As for the inside, Hibbert was able to use his height advantage to contain Pau Gasol. Mcroberts and hansboro, two white power forwards, went to fight Randolph in turn, which should be enough for him to drink.

Jim O'Brien's abacus is very loud. He thinks that the game may be fierce, but the result will not be unexpected.

"Coach." Just then, warming up Paul George came to Jim O'Brien.

"What's the matter? George. " O'Brien didn't care about George because he was a lotto show. On the contrary, Jim O'Brien didn't trust George much. He was not a rookie coach.

As the Pacers' key training object, George has not even played 20 minutes this season, which is enough to reflect O'Brien's attitude towards George.

"I just want to ask, do you think the Grizzlies are going to send link out?"

"Who are you talking about? Link? " O'Brien looked at George in surprise and couldn't remember who link was. Did the Grizzlies have this character?

"That's the one who broke the individual scoring record of the Development League some time ago." George went on to add.

"Oh, you say him." O'Brien joked. If George hadn't mentioned it, he would have forgotten this man. "No matter whether he will play or not, even if he comes out, it will not affect the game. Concentrate on your preparation, George. Don't think about all this mess

O'Brien didn't pay attention to link at all. He didn't trust a rookie in the 10th place, let alone a senior draft?The away conditions of NBA players are really good, but they are really busy. Having just arrived in Indianapolis for an hour's lunch break, Lionel Hollins took the players and killed them at the comseco stadium before link could enjoy the comfortable room in a five-star hotel.

Link has been fidgeting, he doesn't know when he will play today and how long. It's not easy to meet my old friend George. I can't come to the bench for 48 minutes. But if it's just garbage time like Haddad, it doesn't seem to make sense.

Speaking of Haddad, he didn't come with the Grizzlies today because he was kicked out of the squad.

Well, it was pushed out by link.

After arriving at the visiting team's dressing room, the players changed their equipment while Hollins explained the tactics.

"The Pacers are very powerful, Daniel Granger, Darren collison and Mike Dunleavy are very good attackers. Similarly, the Pacers' defense, especially inside defense, is not weak at all. Roy Hibert is 2.0 blocks per game at 2.18 meters! If the inside line attack is not careful, is certainly unable to score! So today, I need you to increase the number of outside projections. Actively look for opportunities outside and in the middle of the three-point line. Then on the offensive end, block their shot space

Link listened to the tactics as he changed his clothes.

"Link!" As if sensing link looking at himself, Hollins suddenly yelled.

"I'm here, coach."

"Today I'll let you rotate, don't be nervous, just follow your performance on the training ground. We need your range and defense. Don't let me down

Hollins said, and both link and Sam young were very surprised.

Link didn't expect to go straight into the regular rotation, while Sam young didn't expect to be abandoned by Hollins so soon.

"I..." link looked at Hollins' expectant eyes, Randolph and others' friendly smile and the number 0 shirt on his body.

Grizzlies No. 0, this is the first time that link has put on the Grizzlies' official game uniform. The big "0" on the chest is extremely conspicuous.

"I will try my best to finish the task, coach." Link looked up again. He had been waiting long enough for the day.

When the Grizzlies entered one by one, George kept his eyes on the opposite half. Finally, at the end of the team, the little forward, 10th in line with the Pacers, saw his college teammate and good friend link.

"I said for a long time that we would meet in the NBA!" George opened his arms and went to link. Although link had never been a teammate with George in fact, he liked Paul George before crossing over, so he did not hesitate to hold him up.

"How are you, George."

"Great, coach Jim O'Brien has given me a lot of time. Although... Well, I have to admit, I don't like him very much. "

George looked at O'Brien. Some coaches are good at coaching new players, while others prefer to use their familiar lineups. Jim O'Brien, of course, belongs to the latter.

"Is it? He asked you to play number three or number two? " Link knows that Jim O'Brien, if history doesn't go off, this guy's going to be out of class in a few more games. After that, Frank Vogel, the real meaning can be regarded as George's Enlightenment coach in the NBA.

"Seat three."

"Unfortunately, I also play number three. In this case, we will be in the rotation time today Link licked his lips unkindly, and if he could beat Paul George, the team would be more secure!

Compared with Grant Hill, rookie George is very immature. It's not impossible to beat George!

Think about it, a drop in the draft beat a rookie in 10th place, and it's hard for link to think about it.

"Well, I've got bad ideas on my head." George laughed. He thought link was playing with himself.

Instead of answering, link gave George a meaningful pat on the shoulder. This guy certainly hasn't heard a common saying in China: "Acquaintances dig acquaintances."

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