One Thousand Two Hundred and Thirteen: I Have Something Important to Tell You

On the morning of September 19, 2019, Link stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his suit.

In Link's memory, this was the first time that he cared so much about what he was wearing.

Typically, a player only looks in the mirror like this over and over again when entering the draft.

But it is a pity that Link is a superstar who has not participated in the draft. But today, he experienced what it was like to participate in the draft.

Link didn't want to be sloppy when announcing such an important thing.

"The suit fits him very well, but..." After Rachel helped Link adjust his suit, she hugged Link's waist from behind.

"Just what?"

"Just, why is it dark blue again? Almost all of your suits are dark blue."

"Because this is the color of our blood." Link smiled, and he used the word "we".

Yeah, not just himself. Randolph, Teacher Tony, Conley, and even Butler earlier.

Whenever they appear in other people's home stadium wearing dark blue "villain uniforms", they will be frightened.

Dark blue has long become the symbol of this generation of Grizzlies.

Last season, Nike wanted to change the Grizzlies' away jerseys to light blue, but Link vetoed it.

Link has no control over what happens to the Grizzlies jerseys after he retires. But until he retires, he just wants to wear dark blue.

"Have you really thought about it? You won't be like Michael Jordan." Rachel behind Link asked again.

What she said "like Michael Jordan" refers to Jordan's two comebacks.

"Don't worry, when I win four consecutive championships, my career will be complete. By then, it will be time for me to change my lifestyle. I don't want to spend my whole life on the basketball court."

Link smiled and kissed the back of Rachel's hand: "Okay, it's time for me to go out. We can't be late for today's press conference."

"Go ahead and tell the world your decision, Link."

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Sam Smith looked at Chris Wallace beside him,

Somewhat surprised.

He wanted to change seats, but the entire media reception room was already packed and there was no place to sit.

There's a reason why Sam Smith doesn't want to sit down with Wallace.

And that reason is Link.

One of them is the reporter who is currently undermining Link the most, and the other is the reporter who is currently praising Link the most.

Although it is rare to hear examples in NBA circles of reporters not dealing with each other, Sam Smith and Chris Wallace are definitely one of them.

In the past few years, Chris Wallace has often spoken out for Link and criticized Sam Smith.

In addition, Wallace always spoke outright, which annoyed Smith many times.

Over time, peers become enemies.

"Hahahaha, I didn't expect you to come. It seems that even you admit that the Memphis Grizzlies are the most watched team. The Los Angeles Clippers also have a press conference today, why don't you go to Los Angeles?" Sa Jim Smith wanted to hide, but Chris Wallace did just the opposite.

Seeing Smith next to him, Wallace immediately started complaining mode.

"I just want to ask Link a few questions." Sam Smith pretended to be calm, pretending to be as steady as a senior.

"What a stupid question, if Link talks to you, I'll eat up the phone! Don't you just want Link's popularity? After all, being scolded by Link is a way to become famous now. If you want it, just say it, he can satisfy you "Chris Wallace doesn't care about Smith's pretense of seniority.

In this regard, he is indeed quite similar to Link.

Both of them are bastards!

No wonder they have similar odors.

Just when Sam Smith was about to fight back, brothers Rose, Howard, JaMychal Green and Morris walked into the media reception room.

It seems that the first item of today's press conference is the display of new players and new jerseys.

Although the Grizzlies' jerseys for the new season have not been changed to light blue, they still have some different small designs.

The biggest difference from last season is that the player's name on the back of the jersey has been moved from above the traditional jersey number to below the jersey number.

Looking at the entire league, only the Grizzlies jerseys are designed this way.

Link quite likes this design. First of all, this design is very different. Secondly, Link has always believed that the name of the team is always more important than the names of the players.

Only with everyone's support from below can we truly support a dynasty.

And this design that puts the name below has some meaning.

Rose picked up his No. 1 jersey again and said that Link gave him great encouragement and allowed him to regain his courage. Choosing No. 1 is to challenge his former self. He will do his best for the team in the new season.

Howard will wear No. 39 in the new season. This is a number that looks like a role player. Perhaps Howard chose such a number to express his determination to be a role player.

JaMychal Green wears No. 00 because he is Link's fan and also likes Link's No. 0 jersey. After coming to the Grizzlies, because of Link's identity as No. 0, he had no choice but to wear No. 00.

As for the two Morris brothers, Markieff No. 88 and Marcus No. 31 are basically just personal favorite numbers.

The first official appearance of these five Grizzlies new players made the audience flash.

Obviously, the performance of these five new players will directly determine the level of the Grizzlies next season.

After the five new players were unveiled, Link, in a suit and tie, walked into the media reception room.

While Link won't be showing off his new jersey, he's not a fresh face at FedEx Arena.

But his arrival truly brought the press conference to its climax.

"Link, do you really think the Grizzlies can complete four consecutive championships next season with such fierce competition!"

"What do you think of Dinwiddie and the others leaving? Do you think this is a betrayal?"

"What role did you play in the Grizzlies' recruitment this summer? Can you tell me what exactly you and Dwight talked about?"

As soon as Link came in, the reporters immediately lost order.

After all, Link hadn't been interviewed all summer. The reporters were already thirsty and eager to rush in and steal him.

In the words of Chris Wallace: "Everyone is fucking crazy."

Link first shook hands with the Grizzlies' five new players one by one, and then sat in the middle seat.

He just pressed his hands down, causing the entire media reception room to fall silent instantly.

Rose looked at the energetic Link and secretly shook his head.

What kind of monster was he fighting against back then?

"Please be quiet, my God, there are so many people here. Oh? Sam is here too. Are you not used to seeing six championship banners in the arena? It's the 21st century now, you have to Understand, the glory days of Chicago and Jordan are in the past. It doesn't matter, old timers like you have to take some time to accept the facts."

As soon as Link came up, he scolded Sam Smith.

Next to Smith, Chris Wallace laughed loudly in cooperation.

Smith's face was full of black lines, but he was helpless.

There's no way, this is Link's territory.

"Okay, no more joking. Everyone who came today, you will not regret it. Because today, I have a big news to announce."

After Link finished speaking, his heartbeat began to accelerate crazily.

Is this moment really coming?

The reporters didn't dare to speak out, for fear of missing any information that Link would have to say later.

Of course, the possibility that Link is joking with everyone is not ruled out.

After all, Link is a jerk.

"Okay, what's the big news? Well...I'm very grateful to the fans in Memphis and everyone who has played with me. So, I decided to give back to them with one last championship. That's right. , the last championship. Didn’t you ask me why I only signed a one-year contract this summer? Because I decided to officially retire after the end of next season."

After Link finished speaking, there was a smile on his face, but his eyes were already red.

Beside him, the five new additions to the Grizzlies were all wide-eyed and at a loss.

Retire? What is Link talking about! ?

Down below, the reporters looked at each other in shock, and they were still a little unable to react for a while.

Is Link kidding? Still serious?

If it's a joke, why are the eyes red?

If it's true......

"boom!"

The entire press room exploded.

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