The most surprising team this season is none other than the Grizzlies, whose blockbuster shattered all pre-game predictions.
Of course, the first game of the playoffs was beaten by the Timberwolves in a trance that caused a lot of people. Because to some extent, many people don't think that today's grizzly bears will fall under the fangs of timber wolves, even if they are sharp enough now.
So in the next two games, the Grizzlies broke out, first 124-96 to win the Timberwolves by 28 points, and a snow shame to find a tough temperament. Then 104-95 reversed opponents by 26 points, further destroying opponents' confidence.
But these are the current state of the game, and the terrible thing about the Grizzlies is that their glory has only just begun
Before the start of the season, almost everyone thought that the Grizzlies sent Valanciunas before the season to exchange records for the future, and who would have thought that they would have both records and futures, and the rise of the Grizzlies began.
Led by Morant, their toughness, their dynamism, their depth and their desire blew a storm of youth in the alliance that could almost destroy the world.
Fans vaguely remember that the Warriors' peak form ended with the Grizzlies at the beginning of the season, and Morant's injury did not stop the Grizzlies' sprint.
Such strength and self-confidence seem to outline a young version of the cosmic courage. In a trance, the once-shocking dominance slowly came from the memory.
But can the Grizzlies really replicate the glory of cosmic bravery?
The establishment of Cosmic Courage began with a change of times, and the Grizzlies lacked tactical changes
Cosmic Warrior was built to be attached to the Splash Brothers' projection talent and Cole's understanding of three-point tactics. From their beginnings, position warfare became synonymous with inefficiency, a lot of running and basketball conversions, so that every shot was in the open position, coupled with Curry's explosive scoring, Klay's composure, Green's high-ball quotient, and later Durant's indiscriminate singles, these factors made the Warriors at that time a truly invincible team.
It should be said that they have everything a team dreams of, attacking and defending, calm and tough, high intelligence and brutality is a perfect combination.
What about grizzly bears? They're strong enough, but they don't show the same perfection as the Warriors. The Grizzlies have Morant at their core, and their characteristic youthful vitality infects the whole team. In three years, Morant has long been the soul of the Grizzlies. The players not only follow him, but also want to be close to him or surpass him. So we see that even when Morant isn't on the floor, the Grizzlies have an equally good record. However, they were strong and ambitious, but they did not show tactical characteristics that could change the times beyond the existing ones.
On the other hand, the Grizzlies are not good at the most basic projection. This season's 46.8 percent shooting percentage is only in the middle of the league, and the free throws, three-point shooting rate and three-point shooting are mediocre, and it is easy to get targeted on the court.
Because of the characteristics of the play, the Grizzlies are more likely to be injured than the Warriors
As mentioned earlier, compared to the Warriors, the Grizzlies lack shooting ability and are more willing to storm the inside line. In particular, Morant soared again and again with his extraordinary talent in the amazement of opponents and fans.
It's shocking, but it's also dangerous. Cosmic Yong's playing style is not only extremely efficient, but also the risk of injury is much smaller. Maybe some fans disagree, because the fall of Cosmic Yong is because of injuries. But let's not forget that Cosmic Warrior actually ruled the Alliance for 4 years, which is a long time. Of course they fell short on the Dynasty team, but the record of the year of the 73 wins was solid.
Let's look at the Grizzlies, Morant unlimited impact on the inside, full of passion, but also more able to drive fans. Almost everyone will indulge in his talents. But we also saw that this season Morant played only 57 games. Don't look at the Grizzlies as high as when Morant was, but if there is really no Morant, the Grizzlies will not go too far.
Cosmic Courage was built in part thanks to Curry's initial child labor contract, and the Grizzlies, although now well-structured, are exploding sooner or later
Compared to the Warriors, the Grizzlies are a small club. Small clubs still have the limitations of small teams. In business alliances, all the honors are made out of money. Why it is so difficult to win a triple crown is not only the injury and age restrictions, but also the salary that rises step by step with the superposition of honors.
Even the Lakers, who have always been accustomed to exchanging money for championships, had to sign some basic salary to raise a lineup after the introduction of the Big Three. Therefore, when a dynasty team slowly rises, money will become the biggest obstacle to future development.
The Warriors created huge pay space because of Curry's child labor contracts. When the contract ended, the Warriors gained a lot of fans and traffic because of Curry's idol-level supergiant status. So they are no longer afraid of luxury lines.
At this time, the Grizzlies, Morant has not yet become a national idol, and will not sign a child labor contract similar to Curry. The rest of the Grizzlies will also be worth more because of their excellent performance. So next, the boldness of the Grizzlies boss will play an extremely important role in this team's way forward.
epilogue
The establishment of cosmic courage is basically unattainable, and perhaps the Grizzly Bear will have a chance, but it is also extremely slim. Morant's body, the mentality of the role players, and the team's salary structure will all constrain the growth of the Grizzlies in the next few years, so it is unknown whether they will become the next Thunder.