The search for centers in the free agent market has not been smooth. After all, there are quite a few center players who can gain a foothold in the NBA now.

As the general manager of a defending champion team, Chris Wallace naturally would not cram the situation. He had prepared various candidate lists to deal with the current situation.

But the list of alternatives for inside players is quite embarrassing.

Among the NBA registered players this season, there are only 22 centers with a age of less than 4 years, and even 30 teams cannot be filled.

For comparison, there are 84 defenders and 69 forwards.

What the Grizzlies need most now is a center forward who can provide protection for the Grizzlies' penalty area after Gasol's exit.

When Randolph was there, Gasol didn't have to be a father or a mother, so the consumption was not that great. Moreover, Randolph could occasionally take the No. 5 position, so the burden on Azeli was not that heavy.

He only needs to not make mistakes during the few playing time, even if he completes the task.

Azeri is perfectly enough when the requirements are not high.

But now that Randolph is injured and Gasol's consumption increases, Azeli must shoulder greater responsibilities. The Grizzlies' request for him is no longer as simple as "not making mistakes".

And it turns out that Azelley is not ready for this.

The Grizzlies had not thought about strengthening the center in the summer, but like now, they really had no suitable goals.

For the main center level of other teams, it is too wasteful to come to the Grizzlies to play as a substitute. Those who are unimaginable will not let go of the centers of that type of genocide. Therefore, the Grizzlies can only target those centers who are still young and have no potential to be discovered.

Jokic is a person, but his current abilities are not helpful even if he comes.

Looking at the centers who are tossing and turning in the free agent market, Chris Wallace is in a dilemma.

If you sign any center, you won’t be able to find it. But if the player you sign is not strong enough, it is equivalent to not signing.

Firefighters need to change the team's predicament immediately. If they can't do it, what's the point of signing?

Thinking of this, Chris Wallace crossed out Tabit, who was the second-place Grizzlies and now playing in the Development League, from his candidate target.

The second place returned to his old place, and after many years, he finally realized his talent and helped the team get out of the predicament. What a perfect script.

But Wallace knew very well that this was impossible. Tabitt had a hard time playing in the Development League now, and he could not have suddenly exploded after he reached the NBA.

After excluding Tabit, Wallace instantly lost his target again.

Chris Wallace felt that his hair was almost gone because of this, and finding a center was a problem for all teams at present.

But Wallace has no time to find it slowly, because the NBA regular season schedule will not wait for anyone.

After the battle with the Kings, the Grizzlies played several more games. Although the record did not turn sharply, it did remind Wallace of the seriousness of the matter.

On the 15th, the Grizzlies won 95-88. But Drummond grabbed an outrageous 22 rebounds in the whole game, including 9 rebounds in the frontcourt, which is undoubtedly a humiliation to the Grizzlies inside.

Wallace is fortunate that Drummond has no independent offensive ability. Although he scored 22 rebounds, he only scored 6 points.

Gasol always defends Drummond's second attack after he grabs offensive rebounds.

If this were to change to a center with a slightly more reliable offense, the Grizzlies would probably be upset.

On the 17th, Montenegro center Nikola Pekovic scored 18 points and 11 rebounds, and another double-double.

Fortunately, the Timberwolves are rebuilding the team, and Wiggins is crazily sprinting outside the three-point line, so the Grizzlies won two consecutive victories.

But the Grizzlies were not so lucky when they played against the Raptors away on the 19th. Although the Raptors did not have a strong center in this game, the impact of Lowry, DeRozan and Louis Williams made Gasol in foul trouble early.

Without Gasol as the inside umbrella, the Raptors' three outside umbrellas have become even more unscrupulous.

In the end, DeRozan, Lowry and Louis Williams scored 61 points together, allowing the Grizzlies to lose 4 points.

In this game, the Raptors undoubtedly provided new ideas for other teams in the league.

If you want to deal with the Grizzlies, you don’t have to have a strong inside line. If you can use the outside line to paralyze Gasol, that’s also a way.

After this game, the Grizzlies still led the league with a record of 10 wins and 2 losses. However, in the same period last year, the Grizzlies won all 12 games!

And at this moment of crisis, the San Antonio Spurs slaughtered the Timberwolves with a score of 121 to 92.

Among them, Duncan scored a game-high 28 points, and Leonard even made no one on the Timberwolves hit more than 40% from the outside.

The Spurs' two forwards, one and one small, prove their strong strength.

Unfortunately, in the next game, the Grizzlies' opponent is the Spurs in good shape!

After massacring the Timberwolves, Popovich was in a good mood when interviewed by reporters. "That guy Tim will never grow old, and you can also see how he handled Pekovic. As long as he wants, he can play superstar data."

Although Popovich did not name it, everyone knew that he was warning the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies' weak inside line will become Duncan's playground!

The next day, the topic of the Grizzlies' first losing streak after a year was popular throughout social media.

Last season, the Grizzlies, who won 74 wins, didn't know what it felt like to lose in a row for the whole season.

But this year, people believe the Spurs can break that record.

"Leonard blocked Link, Duncan beat the inside again. Tell me, how can the Grizzlies win?"

"Even if Kawai fails to defend Link, the Spurs have the advantage in the interior. I am optimistic about the Spurs, and they will not lose again this time."

"The Memphis Grizzlies are indeed falling from the altar, and their dominance is no longer comparable to last season. Look, this losing streak will be the beginning of their collapse."

Popovich, who was sitting on the team bus to the hotel, looked at the reports on the Internet and was in a good mood. "It's really rare. This time, people are more optimistic about us."

"What do you think? We really have that big advantage?" Becky Harmon, the first full-time female assistant coach in NBA history, asked.

After Harmon retired as a player this summer, he immediately joined the Spurs coaching staff and led the team to perform well in the summer league. He then signed a long-term contract with the Spurs.

And tomorrow, this wnba star will be the first time this wnba star will face the NBA champion.

"You know, I have never been a person who underestimates the enemy, Becky. Underestimating the enemy is stupid, I never do that. But this time we are not underestimating the enemy, but really stronger than our opponents! Some time ago, the whole world was discussing Link. Hahaha, look, after the game the night after tomorrow, Link will be forgotten."

Popovich smiled very happily. He had been waiting for the collapse of the Memphis Dynasty for several years.

The old man was very willing to be the last straw to crush the grizzly bear.

After Link updated the latest list of NBA2k15 games, he found that the Grizzlies' total review dropped from 98 to 91

From the team with the highest overall rating, it fell to fifth.

Although this is just a game, it has to be said that this does reflect the recent dilemma of the Grizzlies.

Randolph and Iguodala's injuries had a far-reaching impact than Link expected.

After looking at the Grizzlies' players list, 2k Company only gave Azeli 69. Duncan's evaluation has 90.

You should know that in the 2k15 game, including Link, there are only five players with a abilities of over 90. The 38-year-old Dengtou is actually one of them.

The best player in the league felt a headache for the last substitute center who evaluated 69.

No, the gap between Azell and Duncan in reality may be bigger than that of the game.

In the game the day after tomorrow, Link must focus on fighting against Leonard and has no energy to withdraw from the inside to help the inside.

Thinking of this, Link was very helpless. He could only hope that Gasol could hold on for a while.

At this moment, Link's cell phone suddenly rang. The caller ID was the name of Chris Wallace.

"Chris, is there any good news?" Link knew that Wallace called him, for the sake of "firefighters". So he asked straight to the point.

"It's good news. We just signed a free agent and we have a new center. I just don't know if he can play the role of a firefighter." Wallace's voice was very tired. He has been busy these days.

Especially with the game with the Spurs, Wallace can't delay any more. He probably has been staying up late to work these days.

"So, what's my new teammate's name?" Link asked casually, but he didn't expect much. A good center was so scarce in this era like dinosaur fossils, so where is it so easy to find.

"His name is Hassan Whiteside. I know you don't know him, but at least let him try it. If it doesn't work, let's try someone else."

After hearing Wallace finish speaking, Link slapped his head.
Chapter completed!