One Thousand and Three: The Age of Link

Link sat on the floor of FedEx Arena with a strange expression on his face.

Because at this time, he wanted to smile, but he had to grin because of the pain in his ribs.

Then, a strange expression appeared on his face, which seemed to be both smiling and enduring pain.

He looked at the cheering fans and his teammates who were jumping up and down with excitement, and then shook his head.

Anyway, it's all worth it!

Link stood up and did not show any excitement. He was perhaps one of the calmest people in the room now.

He walked towards James, not forgetting to say goodbye and hug his opponent.

Therefore, gentlemanly manners and sportsmanship are things that only winners deserve to talk about.

Link and James have nothing to say. The relationship between them is actually very weird.

The two have played against each other in the finals for three consecutive years, but have never had a personal relationship.

In the era of "Black and White Hegemony", "Magic" and Bird were enemies on the court, but close friends off the court.

In the "Clash of the Gods" 1990s, Jordan and his opponents were enemies on the court, and they were still enemies off the court.

But what about Link and James? On the court they were enemies, but off the court they were more like two strangers.

James didn't want to have a personal relationship with his old enemy, and Link wasn't interested either.

But both of them also knew that the grudge between them was limited to the playing field and had not yet developed to the point of hating each other.

Therefore, after the game, the hostile relationship between the two sides was not that strong.

So the two of them just touched their fingertips lightly and regarded it as shaking hands.

Cold, still cold. But Link knew that the grudge between James and himself would not disappear just because of indifference.

After sending James away, Link can finally turn around and embrace victory.

Off the court, Jimmy Butler took a championship commemorative baseball cap and put it on Link's head.

Afterwards, he hugged and cheered with his teammates.

"Three consecutive championships, three consecutive championships! We have established a dynasty, a Memphis dynasty." Marc Gasol shouted, changing his usually elegant personality.

As a veteran player who has played for the Grizzlies since he entered the league, no one on this team has a deeper affection for the Grizzlies than Gasol.

He personally experienced the whole process of the Grizzlies from being a loser to establishing a dynasty. At this time, he must have mixed feelings in his heart.

Old Carter burst into tears. He knelt down on one knee on the wooden floor of FedEx Arena and kissed the Grizzlies' LOGO in the center of the field.

After 14 years of nightmare and long-held championship dream, Carter finally realized it in Memphis.

From now on, Vince Carter will also have a championship ring.

Iguodala laughed happily, holding a cigar in his mouth. At this time, he looked like a business tycoon.

He said he would protect Link's glory, and he did it. Randolph took the initiative to cut his salary last summer in order to keep him, and he did not let Randolph's sacrifice be in vain.

He was lucky that he came to Memphis that summer three years ago. He is very lucky that he has reached the pinnacle of his career here!

Jimmy Butler hugged Link excitedly. From a kid who didn't know anything when he first entered the league, he has now become Link's right-hand man.

He has not forgotten every night and every summer that Link trained with him.

He still had a lot to say to Link,

He also had plans of his own that he wanted to inform Link.

But at this moment, he just wants to enjoy this wonderful moment of winning his third championship.

Rachel stood in the stands and applauded.

"Aren't you going to go up and celebrate with him?" Next to Rachel, Grizzlies owner Robert Pera smiled.

"This is their moment now, so I won't disturb them." Rachel shook her head. She had not forgotten the scene when Link kissed her in front of the whole world when she won the championship last year.

That kind of experience, once is enough for happiness.

Pera nodded and walked off the court to prepare for the next award ceremony.

Yes, now is the moment for Link and his teammates. But Pella knew that before long, Link and Rachel's moment would come.

After the Grizzlies players calmed down a little, reporters finally had the opportunity to interview Link.

"Congratulations on creating a new history for the team, Link! After 13 years, you have established another three consecutive championship dynasty in the NBA. Is there anything you want to say?"

"Before the finals started, I thought we should win the championship. We are the best team in the world. I have the best coach, the best teammates, and the best fans! This is dedicated to Memphis, millions Don't underestimate us 'Tennessee rednecks'!"

Link's speech was as arrogant as ever, but the reporters didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Having won three consecutive championships, this is the greatest arrogance capital!

Now is the peak of Link's life. He is standing on the cloud of happiness. He can enjoy everyone's compliments, praises and praises, enjoy the joy of standing on top of the world, and enjoy the pleasure that many people will never experience in their lifetime.

"I'm very happy, we are champions again, not once, not twice, but three times in a row!"

Link pointed out three fingers to the camera, and specially emphasized the pronunciation of the word "again".

Afterwards, he took off his championship hat and gave a gentlemanly salute to the camera.

Goodbye, all enemies! You can only watch me climb to the top of the world again this year!

After a while, the award podium on site had been set up.

The cheers at the scene were exciting. Sure enough, the feeling of winning the championship at home is really wonderful.

Link first saw Bill Russell, and he hugged the old man in a friendly manner. After all, the old man is about to award himself the FMVP trophy for the third consecutive year.

Then, Link finally saw the alliance president, Mr. Adam Joke, whose head was reflected in the reflection.

The joke also came with a smile, but his smile was so stiff that he looked like a has-been actress whose face has collapsed after plastic surgery.

Link couldn't help but feel proud, joking. Want a better appearance for the alliance? Sorry, it can only be me!

Even if I always swear, always end box-office games early, always be unruly, and have yellow skin, it can only be me!

Joke and Bill Russell were already in place, but no one in the audience stepped onto the podium.

This is the tradition of the Memphis Grizzlies. Before Link takes the lead, even Robert Pera, the team owner, will be waiting below.

Let the king go first!

"This is the tradition of the Memphis Grizzlies. They did the same thing when they won the championship two times at the American Airlines Center. Link will always be the first to take the stage, and after that, others will follow!"

Mike Breen smiled. Memphis fans must be very happy. This time, they can finally witness Link's coronation ceremony with their own eyes.

Link was not modest and took the lead along the stairs to the podium.

After Link took the stage, the Grizzlies fans in the stands chanted Link's name and praised him for winning another championship trophy for the team.

There were also many fans who burst into tears. They were so excited to witness this historic night at the scene.

Link looked at the joke, and it was obvious that it wasn't as funny as it seemed.

"Congratulations, Link." Although he was indeed a little disappointed, as the president of the alliance, Joke still extended his hand and took the initiative to express his goodwill to the champion.

"Thank you." Link simply shook hands and left, looking very cold.

The joke was really embarrassing, and he originally wanted to say more. But under the current situation, his best choice is to end the awards as soon as possible and then leave this ghost place as soon as possible.

Giving an award to someone you don't like and having to applaud from the sidelines... This is probably the most uncomfortable moment in the world.

During this year's All-Star Game, Joke had just experienced such embarrassment. I didn't expect that I would experience it for the second time so soon.

The Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers, who have a strong lineup, are actually helpless against the Grizzlies. Xiao Hua shook his head. It seems that the league needs a more powerful super team to end all this.

The joke finally handed the golden O'Brien Cup to Link, who was supposed to be the first to hand it to the team owner. However, this is another tradition of the Grizzlies that is different from other teams.

"Mr. Joke." Link approached the trophy and called the president.

"Um?"

"No matter how embarrassing it is, remember to keep smiling."

After Link finished speaking, he took the trophy from Joke's hand, and then raised it high above his head.

The corners of Joke's mouth were twitching with anger, Link was really an out-and-out bastard!

But there is no other way, he can only endure it, he can't lose his temper in public!

But at this moment, no one cared about the joke at all.

Continuous cheers came like waves, and the huge roar drowned everything at the scene.

It feels great to win the cup at home.

"Hooray, Memphis Grizzlies! Hooray, Dynasty! Hooray, Link!"

The Link Era is officially established in Memphis!