One Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty Three: The True Source of Link’s Confidence

Link's simple social media update raised the attention of a game to a whole new level.

It has to be said that Link's influence is indeed unique in the entire league.

But it is true that few stars dare to speak like this on social media.

Facing a game that they cannot control at all, few people dare to boast about Haikou.

But "Lin Bold" Link has never been afraid of being slapped in the face. After nearly ten years of showing off in the league, Link still doesn't know what it means to overturn.

He really couldn't stand the comments that dismissed his teammates, so he couldn't help but post such a post.

Even Jordan, who was almost invincible back then, needed the assistance of others to create two three-peat dynasties.

The same goes for Link.

The Grizzlies can become the most successful team in the second decade of the 21st century. In addition to Link's own strength, his teammates cannot be ignored.

Link has always believed that his teammates have also given him great help, whether it is the retired Randolph and Tony Allen, or the young Jokic and Brooks.

He is very lucky to have the help of so many good teammates in his career.

These honors won by the Grizzlies are not just for Link, they belong to everyone.

Therefore, when reporters eliminated Link's teammates, Link felt that those guys were also eliminating him.

So, he directly criticized it on social media. Even if Link can't control the next game by himself, he still dares to say, "The Grizzlies can still win."

Link has 100% trust in his teammates.

Link trusts, but that doesn't mean others trust.

When Link said those words on social media, most people gathered around with a pessimistic attitude.

Link has been pretending to be cool in the past nearly ten years and has not failed because he has been pretending to be cool and can control it himself.

He can rely on his super personal ability to make himself appear rounder.

But this time is different,

It is confirmed that Link will not play in the next game. Therefore, whether the Grizzlies can win the next game is not something Link can control.

No matter how strong Link was, he could only stare from below. When the Grizzlies were in a tough fight, Link couldn't use his super personal ability to forcefully reverse the game.

Whether he can continue his practice of doing what he says has become a highlight of this game.

Besides, the Jazz are not a weak team. Although they have experienced two consecutive losses, the Jazz's current record of 11 wins and 7 losses is not bad, and the Jazz just defeated the Grizzlies a few days ago.

Therefore, many people actually paid attention to this game just to see Link overturn.

Obviously, except for Memphis fans who are as confident in the team as Link, most people are not optimistic about the Grizzlies' prospects of winning.

But Link didn't care. Before the game on the 29th, when Link appeared in front of reporters in a suit and tie, he was still very confident.

"Link, do you really think the Grizzlies can win the game today? Who do you think the Grizzlies' performance is most worth looking forward to today?"

"I don't know. Anyway, you don't have to expect me." Link's answer was casual, but the reporters didn't intend to give up just yet.

"After you left the game in the last game, the Lakers quickly took the initiative. The Grizzlies lacked you, and their dominance has indeed declined. What do you think of this?"

"A decline in dominance? If I remember correctly, the Lakers also relied on LeBron's buzzer-beating shot to win the game. If that goal was not scored, who would dominate whom." Any question from the reporter would not be answered. Link was embarrassed.

Link strutted into the tunnel as if the Grizzlies were facing last place in the Western Conference today.

In this regard, most people believe that the source of Link's confidence is his inside partner Jokic.

Although Jokic is also very good, the Jazz still have the best defensive player in Rudy Gobert.

In order to prove Gobert's ability to contain Jokic, before the game started, ESPN also found a summary of the historical records of Jokic and Gobert.

"Jokic has played against Gobert 13 times in his career. In the game against Gobert, Jokic only averaged 14.9 points per game and shot only 17.9% from three-point range. There is no doubt that these statistics are far away. Below Jokic’s normal performance.”

"Some people would say that Jokic didn't have much advantage over Gobert in the early stages of his career, and the average data per game can't explain the problem. Well, but last season, Jokic also had a single game against Gobert. He made 1 of 6 shots and only scored 2 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Facts have proved that Gobert's defense is indeed a threat to Jokic."

Kevin Harlan took the data in his hand and gave the fans some popular science.

He just wanted to explain that it would be really difficult for the Grizzlies to rely on Jokic to lead the team to victory today.

It is not easy for Link to fulfill his promise.

"Gobert's defense is indeed very good, there is no doubt about it. But the Grizzlies have more than just one Link and one Jokic. Link trains with his teammates every day, and he knows the status of his teammates best. .Since he has confidence, I also have confidence in the Grizzlies."

Hubie Brown naturally supports the Grizzlies. Although Link will not play today, Brown believes that Link will not do anything uncertain.

At this time, in the Grizzlies locker room, the Grizzlies players were also very excited.

"Don't worry Link, I won't embarrass you!" Jokic was gearing up. He couldn't wait to have a big fight on the court.

Rudy Gobert? The French guy is just taller than others and has a longer wingspan than others.

Moreover, it seems that Yazi is not very smart.

"Yes Link, we will win the game, and we will not let the Grizzlies be in a losing streak." Dillon Brooks also patted his chest. This guy looked very excited.

At this time, Joger stood up and clapped his hands: "Okay, I hope you can really perform well enough on the court. Let's go, let us kill those bastards today!"

"Roar!"

The Grizzlies players rushed out of the locker room one by one, and even old Carter was extremely excited.

Only Derrick Rose remained calm, like a piece of ice that would not melt. He stood up slowly, jumped on the spot twice, and then looked at Link.

Link said nothing, just extended his fist at Rose.

Rose gave Link a knowing fist bump, then followed the others and ran out of the locker room.

The whole world is comparing Gobert and Jokic, and the whole world believes that the source of Link's confidence is Jokic.

But they were all wrong. The biggest source of Link's self-confidence was Rose!

The crazy practice after missing the buzzer beater, the silence after being attacked by the media...

In Rose, the cliché "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger" rings true.

After missing the last game, Rose was cast aside by people again.

But don’t forget, roses also have thorns!

Don't go too far.

Rose, who doesn't like to talk, may not give impassioned speeches like Jokic and Brooks.

But that doesn't mean this guy is willing to die in silence.

At the tunnel entrance, Grizzlies players cheered each other on and then rushed onto the court.

On the other side, everyone on the Jazz team is already extremely jealous. Currently in the midst of two consecutive losses, they urgently need a victory to stop their decline.

In addition, they had just defeated the Grizzlies a week ago, so everyone on the Jazz was very morale.

Although Link only appeared in a suit and sat on the sidelines, he attracted the attention of most of the live cameras.

For the first time, the reporters on the sidelines did not interview any players present, but found Link on the sidelines.

"Link, you said that even if you were on the sidelines, the Grizzlies would still win this game. So can you tell me what adjustments you made against the Jazz today?"

Faced with this question, Link shook his head: "No, no, no, I can't possibly tell you our strategy today. In fact, I have never understood one thing. Does the Jazz have an MVP player?"

Faced with Link's rhetorical question, the reporter looked confused: "As far as I know, the last Jazz player to win the MVP was Karl Malone. Therefore, the Jazz currently does not have an MVP player."

"Oh, but we do. So, what's wrong with me saying we can win?"

Link shrugged and turned to leave.

Sure enough, a few minutes later, people discovered that the Grizzlies not only let Iguodala start in Link's place today, but also moved Derrick Rose, who missed the buzzer beater in the last game, to the starting position.

Without Link, the Grizzlies need an offensive core who can control the overall situation and score by himself, and this core is Rose.

"Derrick Rose started today, which we didn't expect. Rose has been playing the role of the sixth man since last season with the Timberwolves, and Rose has never started with the Grizzlies this season."

"Yes, even though the Grizzlies lost the last game because of a missed shot, the Grizzlies still trust him very much. Let's see what changes Rose will bring to the Grizzlies today."

Link sat on the bench and crossed his legs.

It is impossible to roll over, and you will never roll over in this life.