One Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty Three: Thank You

Outside the Bradley Center, fans who came from afar cheered and cried.

Link won, and the total score of the series became 3-0. His ultimate goal of winning four consecutive championships can basically be said to have been achieved.

But it also means that this will be the last glorious night of Link's career.

The fans were both happy and sad.

Many fans held up signs begging Link to stay.

He is only 32 years old, he is healthy and has never suffered a devastating injury in his career.

He is in his prime and he can still fight!

Everyone hopes that Link can continue this crazy performance instead of ending it all.

And what they wanted to say was said by Stephen A. Smith at this time.

Link stayed where he was. He did not expect that Stephen A. Smith, who had never been serious, would actually say such a thing.

It was obviously a happy night worth celebrating, but now it was a bit more sad.

Link and Stephen A. Smith looked at each other like this for a few seconds, neither of them spoke.

Stephen A. Smith was waiting for Link's reply, but Link didn't know what to say.

The two looked at each other for about half a minute before Link slowly said: "I don't want to leave the stadium either, Stephen. But I have made a decision, man. Let's start the interview, otherwise the fans will turn to the channel."

"Is there no room for reconsideration?" Stephen A. Smith continued to ask. He knew that it was impossible to retain Link with just a few words.

But he still wanted to try.

He didn't want his favorite player to leave the stage of history just like this.

Stephen A. Smith is famous for his venomous tongue. Whether you are a rookie or a league superstar, he will always criticize you.

But only Link, he never sprayed.

It is not difficult to see the position of Link in Stephen A. Smith's heart.

"At least for now,

I won't change my decision, Stephen. "Link patted Stephen A. Smith on the shoulder, and his answer was already clear.

After hearing this, Smith nodded silently, then rekindled his emotions and signaled the camera to start filming.

"Hello, audience friends, standing next to me now is Link who has once again created a miracle. Link, today's game..."

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For the first time, Milwaukee became the center of the world's attention. Unfortunately, people's eyes fell on Milwaukee's enemies.

Link's 50-point battle became the first breaking point in this year's finals.

Of course, in addition to 50 points, what people are most concerned about now is Link's career plan.

So much so that at the post-game press conference, reporters immediately changed the topic after asking several questions related to 50 points.

"Link, the next game will most likely be the last of your career. Do you really want to choose to retreat bravely when you are at the top?"

"Today, tens of thousands of fans held up signs outside the Bradley Center to try to keep you. This is not the first time that fans have spontaneously tried to keep you, Link. Will their actions make you change your mind?"

"Everyone wants to see your legend continue. What do you think?"

When it comes to Link's retirement, a record like his ninth 50-point game in the playoffs seems not to be worth mentioning.

After all, records can be recreated. But a legendary career cannot be copied.

Link was not in a hurry when facing reporters' questions.

He approached the microphone calmly, with a smile on his face.

Reporters on the scene swore to God that this was one of the few genial moments Link had at a press conference in ten years.

"How should I put it? Thank you everyone for your concern and retention. I am very lucky to have so many people who love me. But everything must come to an end. The end of my career is now. I owe it to my family. It’s too much, and I just want to use the remaining time to make up for it as much as possible.”

"I love my wife and children, but over the years I have spent less and less time with my family. Most of the time, I am missing from my house, and my children get upset when they hear that I am going to play away games. I even... .....I can’t spare a weekend to go to the park with her.”

Link talked more and more, and today, he decided to have a heart-to-heart talk with reporters and fans.

"I don't know if you can imagine what that kind of life is like, but I'm tired of it anyway. Not tired of basketball, but tired of being separated from my family. I hope that for the rest of my life, I can The focus has shifted from basketball to family. I admit that this is a bit selfish, but for the sake of six, if not soon seven championship trophies, I think I should be somewhat qualified to be selfish for once, right?"

Link said, smiling to himself, but no one else could laugh.

Everyone was surprised to find that this was the first time in ten years that Link showed his true emotions.

Link has always been a tough guy in people's minds, a god-like being, a monster who will persevere no matter what difficulties he encounters.

He doesn't know what pity is and what sadness is. No matter what happens, he will always charge his way out like a killing machine.

So many people have overlooked that Link is also a person with seven emotions and six desires!

Until today, reporters saw Link's tender side for the first time in ten years.

Although he has achieved great achievements in the NBA, he is no different from most of you and me.

He will also feel guilty and miss his wife and daughter. When the whole family is watching the Grizzly Bear’s Christmas battle in front of the TV, why doesn’t Link want to spend the holidays with his family?

Seeing that none of the reporters were speechless, Link continued.

What he just said was to reporters and fans. Now, it's his turn to say it to his teammates.

"Besides, no team in the world can rely on one person forever. Magic and Kobe can't stay with the Lakers forever, and Michael can't play with the Bulls until now. I think my departure will be a big blow to the Grizzlies." It is a very correct decision. We have many outstanding young players, and I believe they can have a bright future. If I continue to occupy the core position, it will only hinder their development. You have to believe that even without me in the future, the Grizzlies will We are still the strongest contender for the championship.”

"Thank you all for your support over the past ten years. Without you, I would not be where I am now. I apologize to you again, but I still want to live my own life. This is my answer, and I hope you can understand."

After Link finished speaking, he stood up, nodded to everyone, and then turned around and left.

The reporters all looked at each other and fell into silence.

Link has already talked about this, what else can he save?

Whether to retire or not is Link's personal decision and no one can interfere.

Link does not belong to any one person. Just because everyone still wants to watch him play, just keep him and tie up his life.

The reporters had prepared many questions and even prepared many excuses to persuade Link to stay.

But now, everyone is relieved.

A window is closed, but for Link, the door to a new world and a new life is waving to him.

Ten minutes later, Link's statement was conveyed to every fan's mobile phone.

The timeliness of news in the Internet age is well-deserved.

Outside the Bradley Center, fans dispersed.

Since there is no way to retain it, why should retaining it be regarded as a blessing?

Link dedicated a wonderful ten years to them, and now it's their turn to pay tribute to Link.

Half an hour later, all the discussions on the Internet about retaining Link disappeared. Instead, there is a sentence shared by basketball fans from all over the world in different languages.

"Thank you, Link."

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