One Thousand Two Hundred and Forty: Eleven Years Past

The commercial shooting of Doncic and Link went very smoothly, but of course, it ended with Doncic suffering 10,000 points of damage.

In Memphis, Doncic learned for the first time what it means to be your uncle or your uncle.

Perhaps elsewhere, he's a newcomer to the popular Camby superstar.

But in Memphis, he's really just a rookie.

However, Link still treated Doncic to a meal in the evening, and Link was much kinder than during the day.

This made Doncic think that what Link said to him during the day was just a joke.

"It's too early to be discouraged. Tomorrow night's game will be more devastating than this."

Now when I think of this sentence, Doncic feels a chill down his spine. However, seeing how kind Link was at dinner, Doncic didn't take it too seriously and thought Link was joking.

Speaking of which, the game between the Grizzlies and the Mavericks is also a focus battle.

Although the Mavericks have not made the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, and Doncic is only in his second year, he is far from the age to lead the team to gallop.

You must know that the two No. 1 picks, Wiggins and Towns, have been together for five years, and they still haven't allowed the Timberwolves to take off.

But this season, the Mavericks' record is quite impressive. So far, they have 5 wins and 3 losses, and they have not fallen out of the top eight in the Western Conference.

And among the three games they lost, one of them was against the Trail Blazers until the last second.

In one of the games with the Lakers, they fought hard until the last minute before losing.

All in all, the strength the Mavericks have shown this season is by no means just the level of a bad team.

Most people believe that the Mavericks can return to the playoffs this season under the leadership of Doncic. So the next game is basically a showdown between playoff teams.

Moreover, Doncic is also nicknamed "Link's successor".

This greatly increased the drama of this game.

The next game is very important for Doncic.

This is not only a good opportunity for him to prove himself,

The Dallas Mavericks also need to win every game possible this season to guarantee a ticket to the playoffs.

Therefore, Doncic will definitely not admit defeat easily in tomorrow's game.

Link's words may be just a joke, but Doncic will definitely go all out.

Thinking of this, Doncic even has some expectations for tomorrow's game.

How much of a buzz would it be if he beat Link at FedEx Arena?

Memphis fans will definitely not turn a blind eye to themselves anymore.

Doncic smiled. This season, after having completely adapted to the rhythm of the NBA, Doncic can feel that he is indeed more comfortable on the NBA court than last year.

He's definitely better than he was last season.

Defeating Link...maybe it's actually possible!

After all, he almost defeated James before. In the last game against the Lakers, the Mavericks lost mainly in the last minute.

With a bit more luck, Doncic would probably win with the Mavericks.

If you can defeat James, you can also defeat Link.

Well...that's how it should be.

Being bored in the hotel at night, Doncic watched the preview analysis of tomorrow's game on several sports channels before the game.

He hoped to hear voices that shared his views, but was disappointed.

"Luka is indeed the most talented rookie in the league. He may directly pull the Dallas Mavericks into the playoffs! But beating Link? Are you serious about asking this question?"

"Luka Doncic is hailed as Link's successor, which only means that he is only likely to be close to Link, not surpass. Link has almost surpassed Michael now, so people will not call Jordan's successor such a Use it on Link."

Doncic watched the show depressedly, as everyone felt that the Mavericks would definitely die tomorrow.

Finally, Doncic turned to the T.N.T TV station with surprise and found that his former teammate and senior of his Mavericks team, retired German basketball star Dirk Nowitzki, was a guest on a program.

"Tomorrow, the Dallas Mavericks will meet the Memphis Grizzlies. I believe fans have been waiting for this game for a long time. The Mavericks have almost overturned the league's top teams many times this season, and the Grizzlies are in an unstoppable state. seven consecutive victories. So Dirk, what do you think is the probability of the Mavericks defeating the Grizzlies tomorrow?"

During the show, Shaquille O'Neal was asking Nowitzki a question that fans are very interested in and Doncic is also very interested in.

Doncic knows that as a Mavericks star and his former teammate, Nowitzki has always been very devoted to him.

He was looking forward to hearing a unique answer from Dirk.

The camera showed Dirk, and sure enough, the German showed a confident smile: "Luka's talent is very scary, really, I played with him last season, and I have never seen such an outstanding young man. His ability, Maybe better than any player his age."

Hearing Dirk praising himself, Doncic felt so sweet.

Finally someone thinks they can beat Link!

"Luka has also played some good games this season. Didn't he almost beat LeBron and Damian Lillard a few days ago?"

"Comfortable!" Doncic now simply thinks that Dirk is the most handsome man in the world.

"But..." However, Nowitzki on TV said a but in the middle of his sentence.

The smile on Doncic's face gradually disappeared, because generally speaking, "but" is not followed by anything good.

"However, Link is also the most incredible player I have ever seen. The first time I really remember him was in the 2011 Western Conference Finals. As everyone knows, that year the Mavericks and I defeated the Miami Big Three and won the championship. .”

"Many people find it incredible that we could actually defeat the Heat. But in fact, I think the strongest opponent in the playoffs that year was not the Heat, but the Grizzlies we met in the Western Conference Finals!"

Nowitzki's eyes were deep and he seemed to be seriously recalling the past.

"Link caused us a lot of trouble. In several games, the Grizzlies were actually one step away from victory. I think, without the experience of the Western Conference Finals, we might not be able to win the championship in the end. From that time on, I I believe that Link will become a great guy. You know, he was only in the first grade that year!"

"Everyone knows what happened later, and he did become an incredible guy. So, Link is different from others. Luka may be able to beat LeBron and Damian Lillard, but Link... ....Haha, you may have to pay more tuition fees.”

After Nowitzki finished speaking, he smiled and waved his hand.

"So you think Luka has little chance tomorrow?" O'Neal was a little shocked. This was the first time he heard Dirk tell his story with Link in 11 years.

"Yes, Luka may need some luck if he wants to win."

In front of the TV, Luka Doncic was instantly petrified.

Doncic knows that there may be no one in the world who understands him better than Dirk Nowitzki, his mentor.

Others may underestimate him, but Nowitzki definitely doesn't.

However, now even Dirk says so...

"Damn, why can't he be defeated?" Doncic was even more unwilling. Of course he knew Link's strength. He also played against the Grizzlies last season.

But no matter how good a player is, he can't guarantee victory in every game.

The old horse still stumbles.

Besides, both myself and the Mavericks have gotten a lot stronger this season.

For young people like Doncic, the more you say a person is strong, the more motivated he will be.

Since you all say Link is unbeatable, then beat him once and show everyone!

He respects Link, but defeating Link is his way of showing respect.

Doncic then turned off the TV and fell asleep early.

He needs to recharge his batteries so that he can unleash all his strength on the court tomorrow night.

This Slovenian player, who is not yet 20 years old, has such a high desire to win for the first time.