Ninety-Four: Before the Great War (Six/Forty)

The horrified look on Belinelli's face impressed Link when he broke through. He seemed to be able to see every bead of sweat on the Italian's forehead, and every change in his expression.

In the end, Belinelli fell to the ground and Link took a jump shot. Chris Paul rushed out to make up the defense, but to no avail.

The ball goes in, the red light goes on. Link suddenly heard the alarm clock ringing, and suddenly opened his eyes.

At this time, there was no Belinelli, no Chris Paul, and no red-lighted rebounds in front of Link, but only white walls.

Link smiled, and he actually experienced the lore scene from last night again in his dream. I have to say, even in a dream, Link can still recall that kind of beauty.

After yesterday's game in New Orleans, the Grizzlies headed back to Memphis overnight. Because everyone was very tired, Link also slept very deeply yesterday.

Thinking about it now, Link felt that last night was really incredible. Shake Belinelli, and then complete the lore on the head of a superstar like Chris Paul. In the past, Link could only do such feats in NBA2K games. Now, however, he has actually staged that wonderful moment.

I have to say, the feeling of killing the game is definitely the most enjoyable feeling in the world.

After getting up, Link followed the old habit of turning on the TV and listening to sports news while making breakfast for himself.

When he was playing in the G League, Link used two slices of toast for breakfast for convenience. But now after entering the NBA, the food can not be so sloppy.

Following the dietitian's advice, Link now has to add eggs and milk in addition to toast. Just as Link was getting milk from the refrigerator, he saw yesterday's five best balls actually playing on the TV.

Link stared at the TV screen with anticipation. He thought that his lore yesterday should be able to occupy a position in the top five balls, right?

However, he looked at the first four balls, but did not see a trace of himself. Just as Link was about to look away in disappointment, he finally saw himself wearing the Grizzlies' No. 0 jersey on the TV in the first goal of yesterday's top five.

"The first ball, watch the rookie striker knock down the opponent and kill the game on the head of the 'Queen Bee'!"

The introduction of this ball is very simple, but it is enough to summarize the wonderful point of this lore.

Link smiled. This was his first lore in his career and his second top five goals. I believe that now, his fame must be soaring rapidly.

After watching the five best balls, Link started making breakfast contentedly. The TV was still on, so Link could hear the sports news too.

"The battle of focus on January 21, without a doubt, will belong to the Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets. What Link said in an interview with the media last night has shown his attitude - I hope you can understand, I watch everything. Very open. However, that does not affect my revenge. Link has already challenged the Rockets who abandoned him, and the Houston Rockets do not want to continue to be separated. So, believe me, it will be another great game. ."

"Does anyone still question Link's ability now? He has what it takes to create a great game. Therefore, don't miss the Grizzlies-Rockets matchup on the 21st. At that time, that game may be as exciting as the just-concluded Grizzlies vs. Hornets. people's hearts."

Hearing the voice on the TV, Link drank all the milk in the glass in one gulp, and then quickly went out.

Houston Rockets, this is really a team name that makes Link feel excited as soon as he hears it.

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On the training ground today, teammates were still discussing Link's wonderful lore yesterday. In the Memphis Grizzlies, the lore shot is usually done by Rudy Gay. Yesterday, the person suddenly changed, and everyone still felt quite fresh.

Therefore, Link is also sought after by his teammates today. At noon, I was touched by various...

Link now knows why most of the black players are either shaved or bald.

Because that way, you don't have to be afraid of being touched on the head. Manu Ginobili had long hair fluttering when he first entered the league, but he didn't shave his slack since then.

After the opening time for the media, a bunch of reporters poured into the training ground of the Federal Speed ​​Center in an instant. Everyone was stunned, this may be the most lively media opening period this season so far.

In the past, the Memphis Grizzlies were a team that no one cared about without traffic, so there were not many reporters willing to come to the training hall to interview.

But this time, seeing piles of reporters coming in, Link seemed to feel like he was back in Houston, back at the Toyota Center. Only there had he seen so many reporters on the training ground.

What was even more unexpected to Link was that after the group of reporters entered the venue, most of them walked directly in front of him. Microphones were stretched out one by one, and the reporters seemed eager to shove the microphones into Link's mouth.

Link stepped back again and again with a confused look on his face. Although it is not the first time that he has been interviewed by reporters, as an undrafted pick, it is the first time that Link has been so sought after.

"Link, what do you want to say about tomorrow's game?"

"Did Morey hold a grudge for your decision? Do you think you can help the Grizzlies win?"

"If the game goes to a dead end again tomorrow, will you still take on the responsibility of killing the game?"

Before Link could react, the reporters threw a lot of questions. It seemed that last night's lore and remarks had indeed brought Link a great popularity.

But for now, this popularity is not a good thing for him...

At the same time in Houston, there are also many reporters in the training hall of the Toyota Center. But unlike the Grizzlies, the Houston Rockets never lacked attention, so the Rockets' players had grown accustomed to this situation.

"I know that the undrafted pick is very powerful. When I worked with him, I saw that he has great potential. I will definitely use 100% of my strength to deal with him, because he is really dangerous." Shane smiled at the camera. Reply.

"I just want to care about my own players, I only care about winning." And the Rockets coach Rick Adelman is obviously not as patient as Battier.

When it comes to Link, Adelman is heartbroken. When Link's 10-day short contract expired, he suggested that Morey continue to renew Link's contract. Although Adelman basically only let Link play for a few minutes at that time, he still saw the potential of Link.

The results of it? As a result, Morey, the guy who only knew Bo's eyeballs, actually let Link go! Morey's explanation to Adelman at the time was: "His commercial value has almost been drained, and there is no need to keep him."

Everyone knows what happened after that. Link was acquired by the Rockets' direct competitor, the Grizzlies. Now, the Grizzlies have entered the top eight in the Western Conference with a record of 23 wins and 19 losses, and they have played their season-longest seven-game winning streak. The Houston Rockets were overtaken by the Grizzlies. And now with only 20 wins and 23 losses, they have been gradually distanced by the Grizzlies.

Therefore, when reporters mentioned Link, Adelman was very impatient. But it's not that Adelman is unhappy with Link, it's that he feels pity! Such a good player was stunned to be given to the opponent! If Link had been left behind, he might have been the eighth player in the West now!

Thinking of this, Adelman glanced at the general manager's office on the second floor. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, he found that Morey's office was also crammed with reporters.

"Che, he must be talking nonsense to the reporters again." Adelman snorted, he could even guess what Morey would say.

"I respect Link, I knew he was a great player when he was with the Houston Rockets, but our plans were different."

"Link worked hard in Houston, and we taught him a lot."

"Hate? Link will never hate the Houston Rockets, we get along like family."

This guy Morey can say anything when facing the camera, but he will never say what he was thinking at the time, "Link has no commercial value to us."

Thinking of Morey's hypocritical face, Adelman felt nauseated. So instead of continuing to pay attention to the general manager's office, he turned his attention to Kevin Martin who was being interviewed by the media.

This season, Kevin Martin is undoubtedly the star of this "civilian rocket". His 23.5 points per game this season is the highest on the team.

Kevin Martin was in great shape during training today. He scored 15 three-pointers in a row in shooting drills, and he scored 30 points in practice games! That's right, 30 points in only 20 minutes of scrims!

The Rockets recently made a three-game winning streak, which has a lot to do with Martin's excellent state. Adelman believes that in tomorrow's game, Martin will definitely become his important weapon.

Respect Link is respected, but Adelman still has to win the game.