One Guard

If you want to tell a legendary NBA story that is not too long ago, it is always inevitable to start in 1996.

In the summer of 1996, they were all selected and high-spirited teenagers. They overcame many difficulties since childhood. Sitting in the draft arena, flexing their hands and waiting to show their fists, they could not hear the fate hastily put the chances and mistakes, brilliance and hardships. Brilliance and silence are written into their lives, but they firmly believe that they will eventually succeed.

The 1996 draft, one of the greatest rookies in NBA history. The great Kobe Bryant, the unforgettable Allen Iverson. Marbury, who accepted the transformation of "socialist core values" in China, was able to seal his throat and assist Ray Allen, who won the team championship until two years ago...

The 96 Golden Generation has too many great names, and these guys also have too many great experiences. But at the time, absolutely no one could have imagined that that thin and young white guard could create something of his own in the NBA.

Won the NBA regular season MVP for 2 years, 8 times for the NBA All-Star team, 7 times for the NBA All-NBA team, including 3 first team, 2 second team, 2 third team, 5 times won the NBA assists king, 2 times won Champion of the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge. Steve, Nash, the Canadian defender who didn't jump high and grew strong, let the world know that basketball is not an exclusive sport for big men and muscular men.

Even though Nash has won many honors, but never played in the finals and never won the O'Brien Cup, it is undoubtedly the pain of Steve Nash's life. In an interview, Nash even claimed that he was willing to use two regular season MVP trophies in exchange for an FMVP trophy.

But this former "Son of the Wind" never got such an opportunity. From Phoenix to Los Angeles, everyone believes that Nash will eventually get his own honor. So much so that Phoenix fans did not blame Nash for leaving, and they also hope to see a happy ending to Nash's career.

But what happened after that, everyone knew. The Lakers F4 has become the laughing stock of the world, and they are also one of the most failed giant combinations in the world. In Los Angeles, Nash was also suffering from injuries. He didn't play a lot of games and left with the injury.

In March of this year, when the teams were still struggling for the playoffs, Nash officially announced his retirement and ended his playing career. At the same time, he also accepted his fate that he could not win the O'Brien Cup and the FMVP trophy.

Nash has always been a tragic figure in basketball. In terms of his skills, he is impeccable, and in terms of character, he is also a true sportsman in the NBA. However, Nash still can't get rid of the NBA's highest honor. This is a regret in his life, and this regret will never be changed.

As for Yiyang and Nash, the two met and became friends at Brickley's training camp. At that time, Yiyang was still a potential new star. Nash, on the other hand, has already become famous.

On the training ground, Nash patiently guided Yiyang many things. It is precisely because of learning a lot from the two great guards of Kidd and Nash that Yiyang will have today's results.

Therefore, when Nash invited Yiyang to visit his home in Canada, Yiyang was not surprised at all. Just like last year, Yiyang also invited Nash to attend his wedding. The two have a good personal relationship, and it is understandable to walk around occasionally.

But what Yiyang never expected was that Nash asked himself to come because of work!

"Why didn't you bring your wife with you? I still want her to teach my two daughters how to make up. Those two little guys, every time I use my makeup, I feel like I'm spending Halloween!" Nash drove Just kidding, put a cup of tea in front of Yiyang.

Yiyang sat upright, looking very restrained. Although Nash has retired, but in his heart, Nash is still the respected predecessor.

"She had an advertisement to shoot in Dallas, so she didn't bring her."

"Oh, I see, you attended Ferragamo's press conference with her last month. That brand is good, and my two daughters like Ferragamo's small leather shoes very much. Vignali, are you shooting them for commercials?"

Yiyang didn't speak, but just nodded restrained.

"Hey, it's not like you, too. Forget it, let's go to the basketball court! I know that you are the most comfortable only in that place!" Nash smiled and asked his daughter to come over with a basketball. Then led Yiyang, Nash walked to the open-air basketball court in the backyard.

Although Nash hasn't played a professional basketball game for several months, Yiyang can see that this guy keeps his hand very good. This kind of guy who relies on technology to gain a foothold in the NBA will not become useless as the years go by.

After a few shots, Nash used a beautiful back pass to deliver the ball to Yiyang accurately. Yiyang even felt that the pass was more accurate than himself!

After receiving the pass from Nash, Yiyang shot comfortably. Without training for more than a month, Yiyang's hand feels a little cold. The basketball didn't hollow into the net, but turned around the rim twice before finally falling.

"You just said that you want to join the Dallas Mavericks? But haven't you already decided to retire?" Sure enough, on the basketball court, Yiyang's chat box opened.

"Didn't Jordan retired twice? The Magic also retired, but after they return, they are no worse than before they retired."

Yiyang looked at Nash in disbelief, as if saying: "You're not serious!"

"Hahahaha, are you so unbelievable about this? Well, I can't lie to you, I am now, there is indeed no way to play NBA-level games. My back," Nash said, touching himself The back of the congenital forward spine. "My back can no longer support me to do this. My two daughters won't let me do it anymore. They cry every time they see me hurt."

It is a miracle that this guy can play in the NBA for so many years. Nash was thankful that at least his face had not been destroyed even after several severe injuries.

"Then join the Dallas Mavericks..."

"Player development consultant, next season, I will serve as a player development consultant for the Dallas Mavericks. Of course, it is a part-time job. Managing the Canadian national team, filming, doing business...I have more things to do, hahaha Haha! I just want you to be prepared, after all, my training sessions are not easy."

It seems that the enthusiasm of the "Zonzi" for the championship has not been completely extinguished.

Although it is not possible to win the O'Brien Cup as a player, winning as a member of the coaching staff...seems pretty good. In addition to compromise, what else can Nash do?

After Kidd left, the Mavericks have been missing a veteran who can guide and help the players. Although Carter has a lot of experience, he really has no experience in how to teach others to play.

With Steve Nash~www.novelmtl.com~ the Mavericks is equivalent to having valuable experience. Nash is very good at coaching people in the training camp, which is well-known in the circle. Last season, Jordan Clarkson was under the guidance of Nash, played an outstanding performance.

Jeremy Lin, Exam, Kemba Walker, McCollum and others have all received Nash's guidance in private training camps in the summer, just like Yiyang did.

Nash is never stingy with his own experience and skills, he is willing to guide anyone, as long as you are willing to learn.

"Not long after retiring, you can't wait to come back?" Yiyang looked at Nash's huge house and two beautiful daughters. Shouldn't this guy enjoy a few years of leisure? Just retired, I can’t wait to return to frontline work. Moreover, it is still in a team that has the pressure to win the Mavericks.

Nash smiled, staring at the basketball in his hand, fascinated.

"When you reach my age, you will know. People like us have long been inseparable from basketball."

Goodbye, where is it so easy to say.