One Thousand Two Hundred and Five: Rose

Sam Smith became the most popular sports reporter this summer. On July 1, he posted three posts in a row talking about the Grizzlies, which made him feel like he was back in the 1990s.

At that time, he was one of the most high-profile basketball reporters in the world. But at this time, this feeling came back.

This made Sam Smith very happy.

Regardless, he managed to catch on to Link's enthusiasm. Of course, it would also be nice to see Link surpass Jordan's disillusionment.

Bill Simmons, as the former number one Lin black and now the number one Lin fan, naturally cannot sit idly by.

Early the next morning, he attacked his old colleague Sam Smith.

"You're as old as Michael. Link's condition has declined? You idiot has never experienced the terror of Link."

Bill Simmons now is actually somewhat similar to Sam Smith back then.

He also plays an indispensable role in Link's road to fame. Link and Bill Simmons are just like Jordan and Sam Smith back then.

The showdown between two generations of great stars and two generations of well-known sports reporters made fans deeply moved.

This era is different from before, but yet so similar.

Link was grateful to Simmons for speaking up for him, but he still had no time to get involved in a verbal spat.

Link was driving to FedEx Arena at this time. He made an appointment to meet at the arena today.

Of course, if all goes well, they will see each other every day at FedEx Arena next season.

This summer, there is less joy and more worry on the streets of Memphis.

Although the Grizzlies have just established their second dynasty, fans are worried about the Grizzlies' fate next season.

When Link arrived at the entrance of the arena, there were still posters celebrating the establishment of the second dynasty hanging on the outer wall of the arena. But on the car radio, the host was worried about the Grizzlies' reinforcements this summer.

Link shook his head. Such an atmosphere was really not in line with the temperament of Memphis.

After parking the car, Link walked into the arena lobby.

The lobby of FedEx Arena is as beautiful as ever;

There are many elements related to "Elvis Presley" and jazz on the mural, and it is worthy of the title of "the league's most artistic arena".

Of course, in the past few years, there have been more murals about Link in the arena. Being able to be put together with "Elvis Presley" and jazz music shows Link's status in Memphis.

Link arrived fifteen minutes earlier than the scheduled time, but surprisingly, the person he scheduled arrived earlier!

When Link walked into the arena, he found that he was already observing the mural and waiting for him.

"Come so early?" Link shouted, and the empty hall was full of Link's responses.

After hearing Link's voice, a guy with dreadlocks turned his head.

On his neck, he has the phrase "God Speed" tattooed on him. It can be seen that this is a new tattoo he just added. Because last season, he had nothing around his neck.

The phrase "God Speed" originated from God speed you on your way, which means that your road ahead is blessed by God. It is intended to wish others good luck and success, and to express longing and blessings for the future.

The content of this tattoo is very consistent with that guy's experience.

"I wanted to come to this arena early to have a look, but I didn't expect you to come so early, Link." The man smiled and greeted Link.

To be honest, he didn't expect Link to call him. After all, he is already a less useful person...

In the past three years, he has changed three teams. The shortest stay ever, he only played 16 games there before being given up.

Although his performance improved last season, he still did not get a contract extension this summer.

No one believes him anymore.

In other words, he is about to change teams for the fourth time in these years.

Being abandoned by various teams is not a pleasant thing.

But these years of experience have also smoothed his edges. As long as there is a ball to play, he is content.

After all, just last summer, he even considered retiring...

Therefore, he was very shocked when he received Link's call.

Now he just wants to have a ball to play with and doesn't dare to think about competing for the championship. Although, this used to be his only goal.

He was a little flattered by the sudden invitation from the championship team.

He came so early and didn't really want to visit the arena. He just wanted to prepare in advance and leave a good impression on the other party.

After all, no one in this world has believed in his abilities for a long, long time.

He doesn't want to disappoint the person who believes in him!

"Come on Derrick, let's talk while we walk. I'll treat you to a meal at noon and experience the delicious food of Memphis." Link looked at the smiling Derrick Rose and patted him on the shoulder.

A few years ago, when Rose called him and begged Link to let him attend training camp, Link agreed without hesitation.

Unexpectedly, a few years later, it would be me calling Rose to plead with him.

After that year, Rose came to Link training camp every summer. The high-level summer training has indeed greatly improved Rose's level.

So, last season in Minneapolis, Derrick Rose averaged 18 points per game!

Once again, Link’s training camp worked wonders.

Of course, Rose has not only improved his level in the past few years of participating in the training camp, but also his personal relationship with Link.

These two guys, who had almost no personal interactions before, are now good friends.

Without this relationship, Rose might have signed his name on the contract given by the Pistons yesterday.

But Link's call made Ross change his mind.

The two of them walked to the Honor Showcase while chatting.

As soon as Link came up, he took Rose to the hallowed ground of FedEx Arena.

After entering the showroom, six championship trophies were neatly placed in the display cabinet, shining golden.

This intense light even made Ross squint his eyes.

In the Chicago United Center showroom, there are also six championship trophies. But because it was a product of the Jordan era, it always felt out of reach.

However, the owner of the six trophies in front of him was standing next to Rose. Moreover, he also invited himself to move towards the seventh trophy with him!

This makes the six trophies in front of Rose more real and seem not so far away.

Ross couldn't help but stretched out his hand to touch the trophy, but was blocked by the glass of the display case.

Link smiled and called an arena staff member with a phone call to open the display cabinet.

This is the privilege given to Link by Pera. If he wants, he can even take the O'Brien Cup home and display it for a few days.

"Is that okay?" Ross looked at the O'Brien cup handed over by Link and swallowed.

"certainly."

After receiving a positive reply from Link, Rose took the heavy trophy.

For a moment, his body felt as if he had been electrocuted. Scenes from the past flashed through Rose's mind.

The No. 1 pick in the 2008 draft, the youngest MVP... Wasn't my former self fighting for this trophy?

He always wanted to catch up with his former self, but he forgot his most important goal.

He doesn't just want to stay in the league and play. What he wants is to climb to the top and overlook everything!

Ross stared at the trophy in his hand, fascinated.

Rose saw himself reflected in the trophy.

Now, do you still dare to challenge your original goal?

It’s not just about hanging out with a random team, it’s about challenging the whole world!

Do you still have such courage? ? Even now only Link believes in you!

"Link." After looking at the trophy for a few minutes, Rose handed it back to Link.

"How's it going? Derek."

"I'm joining!"

Link smiled and nodded, no high-quality champion puzzle? That's why you haven't discovered his quality!

In 2007, a talented high school student came to the University of Memphis and started his path to creating a legend.

In 2019, Rose returned to Memphis. And, it will grow wildly and bloom again here!

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