Link was a little surprised to get a call from Dwight Howard.
After all, Howard is one of link''s enemies. When Howard was in the Rockets, the two sides had a tie.
It''s light to spit rubbish on the court. Howard and the Grizzlies have even had a few physical clashes.
At that time, Howard was very angry, not only malink, but also Kobe, Garnett and other high-ranking players in the League at that time.
Link has never been a magnanimous person, so he still has no good feelings for Howard.
So even if the Grizzlies need a good blue collar Center right now, even if there are few people in the free agent market, link and the grizzly management have never considered Howard.
I just didn''t expect that Howard actually came to the door voluntarily.
Link is still hesitant to answer the call, but remembering Howard''s low profile this summer, he does.
First listen to what he''s going to do, and if he can''t, hang up.
"Hello?"
"Link, I didn''t think you''d answer my phone. Great!" On the phone, Howard seemed very happy.
"What can I do for you?" Link''s attitude is still cold, which is quite different from his attitude towards rose.
"Hahaha, I just heard rumors that you are looking for a center. Link, I can help you, really! "
"You can''t help me, Dwight. Besides, it''s the management''s business to get help. You don''t have to call me. " Link turned his lips. It was a "sales call".
"I know if you don''t nod, the Grizzlies management won''t sign me. Let''s meet, link. Anywhere. I can go to Memphis to see you. I can do anything, pick and roll, defend, rebound, I don''t even need the ball right. The one I used to be is dead, link. I just want a chance
Howard is a good lick at link, which even makes link think that it is not Howard who is on the phone with him.
What was Howard like before? He is conceited, thinks highly of himself, and speaks badly. From the Lakers, to the Rockets, the Hawks, the Hornets and the wizards, he''s had problems in every team''s locker room.
Do you expect him to speak up for such a "dressing room cancer"?
But at this time, Howard put his posture very low.
These days, link also saw a lot of news related to Howard on the Internet.
He has apologized for the spat with Kobe and said he just wants to focus on the game.
In short, the attitude has completely changed 180 ° from before.
But on second thought, this guy has a bunch of illegitimate children waiting for alimony. If he can''t find a job this season, he''s going to go crazy.
Is Howard really mature? Link doesn''t know.
But under the pressure of life, a man is more likely to mature.
"Link?" Seeing that link didn''t reply for a long time, Howard asked again.
"I''m not a place to play happy basketball. Our goal next season is to win four consecutive titles. It''s a tough goal. Guys who don''t want to win can''t find their place here. So, Dwight, go to a more relaxed place. Memphis is not for you. I mean it. " Link finally turned Howard down.
Over the years, the grizzly''s dressing room atmosphere has been very good, and this is the basis for the Grizzlies to build two dynasties, and link dare not risk breaking this atmosphere.
Link said, just about to hang up, but heard Howard''s deep voice: "I just want a chance to redeem, link. I know you don''t like me, and I won''t call you if I want to go somewhere easier. Believe it or not, I want to win now. I know Kobe. I can do anything to win. Really, if you don''t believe it, you can even sign a non guaranteed contract with me. If I don''t do well, you can dismiss me at any time. "
Just about to press the hang up button, link suddenly hesitates. Howard''s attitude is too low. As a superstar of the past, can you even accept a non guaranteed contract?
Generally, non guaranteed contracts are signed by the players who are out of the draft and the Development League. Even an ordinary rotation player will not be willing to accept non guaranteed contracts.
To put it bluntly, a non guaranteed contract means that whenever a team wants to throw it away, you can be thrown away like garbage, and you will be fired at almost no cost.
"I won''t believe you until you prove it, Dwight. Ask your manager to contact the management and they will arrange interviews and training for you
"What?" It''s hard for Howard to limit that.
Link promised himself!?
"If you don''t hear that, that''s it." Link finished and finally hung up.
He doesn''t like Howard, and he still doesn''t.
But Howard''s mindset has changed dramatically this summer.Link believes that people will change, not to mention a man in his 30s.
See what that guy can do, and it''s not too late to make a decision.
Despite all the stereotypes, Howard is a great blue collar center. Although his strength is far from his peak, his style of playing is not suitable for this era of space.
But after all, the foundation is there. It''s good to do some dirty work at the top of substitute time.
The key is whether Howard is willing to do the dirty work or not. That''s the crux of the problem, and it''s why he''s been abandoned over and over again.
People clearly want to sign a senior blue collar, but Howard takes himself as the core.
It''s strange to be part of the team.
If you don''t want to play pick and roll, you are not happy to have no right to the ball. Who is used to you now?
But what if Howard is willing to accept his role?
Link didn''t go on thinking, anyway, look at the guy after that.
After all, there are almost no high-quality centers that can be signed now.
If you want to know the real ups and downs of life, look at Dwight Howard''s experience.
In 2004, he entered the industry as the last top high school student in NBA history, and rookie season played all 82 games as a starter.
Because of his strong style and pleasant personality, he immediately became a popular player.
He smiles every day to face anyone, even his opponent.
Dunk competition in the role of Superman in a button, but also let Howard''s popularity soar. Everyone likes the player who plays well and has a funny personality.
In addition to character and popularity, Howard''s strength is beyond doubt.
He led the team to defeat the Cavaliers of James and made it to the finals. He was a man who personally destroyed 24vs23.
When he led the team to the finals, he was also known as the only player in the league who could replace James alone.
In his peak period, he averaged 22.9 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.4 rebounds per game. He was the best defensive player for three consecutive years and was selected as the best one for five times.
When Yao Ming and O''Neal disappeared, he was definitely the first center in the league.
Such a guy, according to the conventional script, should win the championship in one year, and then go to the top of his life.
But that''s not the case. Dwight Howard changed after joining the Lakers in the 12-13 season.
Howard''s continuous injuries, good and bad input and the "small ball revolution" quietly occurred in the league, so that he gradually dropped from the League elite ranks.
However, he did not have a clear understanding of this, and still regarded himself as a big star. He didn''t want to change himself, but complained.
After leaving the Rockets, he changed four teams in three years and lived a vagrant life. His uncertain performance has deterred many teams from him. His bad relationship with his teammates left him tossed around.
Finally, in the last season only played nine games, reduced to the point of no ball to play.
This is Dwight Howard''s career, the perfect interpretation of what is called a cliff fall.
To be honest, link has no expectations of Howard. He thought that the guy licked so badly, just to find a cash cow, so that he could continue to earn the maintenance of illegitimate children.
However, when Howard arrived at the FedEx one afternoon early for personal training, link found that the guy seemed to be serious this time.
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