Sixty-Four: A Piece of Green Grassland on the Top of the Head

The Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champions, have a complete lineup and have just won a wave of two consecutive victories.

The Memphis Grizzlies, ninth in the West, did not make the playoffs last season, and their star played with an injury.

From the looks of it, it seems like two teams that are not at the same level. Proud Los Angeles people even held up signs that read "We Are Bear Hunters" in the stands, showing how confident they are.

Yet the Los Angeles hero, the guy in No. 24, warmed up with a serious face. Because he knew that his opponent today would be very difficult to deal with. Tony. Allen, this may be one of the most admired perimeter defense gates of this lunatic Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant's level of star, naturally encountered any defense. He was deliberately stepped on by Jaylen Rose, and he also "enjoyed" Laga Bell's Sanda-like defense.

But only Tony Allen, his defense is very clean, which is actually the reason why Kobe likes him very much.

When warming up, Kobe would always glance at Tony Allen. But he found out that Tony Allen and the Chinese-American rookie recently signed by the Grizzlies have been discussing something.

Kobe also knows a thing or two about Link's story. He's been so hot lately that Kobe doesn't want to know. As soon as you turn on the phone or open the newspaper, you will see more or less news about Link.

Speaking of which, Tony Allen is rarely so enthusiastic about the team's rookies. Not to mention the undrafted Link, thinking that even a genius as strong as O.J. Mayo, Tony Allen had a hand with him on the plane.

Is that yellow-skinned guy really that amazing? It's amazing that Tony Allen, who is strict with himself and the newcomer, is so gentle to him?

Before Kobe could see anything, the referee signaled that the warm-up time was over and the two sides were ready to start the game.

"Black Mamba" didn't think much about it, no matter what he was undrafted, all he wanted was victory!

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Rudy Gay was so good today that you couldn't tell he was an injured player. Maybe it was Link's outstanding performance that gave Guy a sense of crisis, or maybe it was the face of the defending champion that made Guy excited.

In short, Gay's state at Staples today is the best since Link entered the Grizzlies.

Artest is no longer the terrifying beast he used to be after suffering from injuries and years of devastation. His defense is still excellent, but not at the heights of his prime.

Guy tortured Artest's nerves with his full-scale attack, and God knows when Artest will suddenly lose control of his emotions.

On Kobe's side, he was indeed guarded by Tony Allen. Beyond the three-point line, Kobe has attempted three shots, but none of them have hit.

However, using breakthroughs and Kobe's best turnaround jumper, the "Black Mamba" still scored a lot of points. Superstars cannot be completely prevented, and no matter how good defensive players face them, they can only play a limiting role.

The game passed 8 minutes in the individual performances of Kobe and Guy, and Los Angeles fans were surprised to find that the Grizzlies were still clinging to the score!

16 to 16, the two sides tied. The quality that the Memphis Grizzlies have shown is nothing like the ninth in the West.

Watching Guy's performance off the court, Link couldn't help shaking his head. At this time, Guy is still quite powerful, and he really can't compete with others in the first place.

The Lakers called to stop the game. During the 8-minute period, the two teams will probably have to rotate the lineup. The Grizzlies are back-to-back on the road, and Hollins has to control the playing time of the players.

Sure enough, as soon as Guy got off the field, Hollins stood up and waved to Link, "Come on, it's your turn."

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Bryant was sweating profusely when he came off the court. Tony Allen was not dirty on defense, but the confrontation was fierce. whoever confronts him,

There will be a huge physical cost.

At this point, Phil Jackson is arranging tactics for the upcoming players. Although "Zen Master" doesn't like to talk, but seeing that he is tied by the ninth in the west, he can't say no.

The timeout was short, Jackson said nothing, and the players were about to play. Kobe always felt a little uneasy, so he silently walked to Jackson's side and leaned down.

"Phil, I think that No. 0 may pay more attention." Bryant remembered Tony Allen's mildness to Link during the warm-up today, as well as the excellent performance of the 24 points in the last game. Tony Allen is not a person who wants to be with the weak. He is also a teammate. Do you see Tony Allen on Mayo?

Bryant knows better than anyone how head-scratching the Lakers' bench is. Now that the score is tied, he doesn't want the Lakers to be passive because of an undrafted pick.

"No. 0? That yellow skin?" Phil looked at the Grizzlies' bench, and Link took off his training uniform.

"Well, you know him, right?"

"Of course, there's news about him all over the place these days, his inspirational stories. But with all due respect, there are a few undrafted picks like this every few years. Most of them are just a flash in the pan, and there aren't that many copies in this world. Wallace. Don't worry, this is Staples. And," Jackson said, glancing at the tattooed man in front of him, "Matt will take care of him."

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Link stepped into the Staples Center, a place he had only seen on games and television.

On the dome, a piece of retired jerseys and honorary pennants undoubtedly remind people that this is one of the two most historical and glorious teams in NBA history. The other is the Boston Celtics in the east.

When Link came out, he found that many fans in the stands held up signs that vilify him. Some of the words even touched on racial issues, making Link feel sick.

Link knew that Los Angeles fans looked down on him as an undrafted, and the local Los Angeles media must have been waiting to see his jokes. But Link doesn't care. After experiencing the baptism of the Development League and the NBA, Link knows a truth - respect is earned by himself.

"Boy, what are you looking around for? Your opponent is here."

At this moment, Matt Barnes walked to Link's side and let out harsh words.

Barnes is not a good stubborn, he has always been one of the representatives of the "bad guys" in the NBA. As a member of the "Warrior Gang" in 2007, Matt Barnes has always shown his fierce playing style.

Most rookies would be intimidated to be stared at by such a vicious-looking, tattooed, trash-talking guy.

However, instead of being afraid, Link couldn't help but turn his attention to Fisher, the Lakers point guard sitting on the bench.

"How is your relationship with Derek Fisher?" Link asked with a smile.

"Ah?" Asked by a rookie without thinking, Barnes was a little confused.

"You can't share everything with your buddies, Matt."

Link remembered that Barnes' wife would be poached by Fisher in a few years, and felt that the relationship between the two was really delicate. God knows if Fisher at this time has already started to beat other people's wives.

Before Barnes, who was bewildered by Link's question, could react, Link suddenly cut along the baseline and received a pass from Venezuelan defender Vasquez.

After receiving the basketball, Link easily went to the basket. One-handed dunks to the rim before Odom, who is playing at the 5, rushes back to the restricted area.

Link glanced back at Barnes, then blinked. He has seen ruthless people a lot, and he has long been accustomed to it. Don't think you can fool yourself with a few words of trash.

"Fuck, inexplicable guy!" Barnes gritted his teeth, swearing that he would make the undrafted pay the price.

Those fans and reporters who despised Link at the time naturally felt a little embarrassed when they saw Link complete a dunk effortlessly. Therefore, all of them hope that Barnes will clean up the undrafted well next.

In an instant, Link became the public enemy of Los Angeles. Only one person showed a smile of approval for Link's performance just now.

Kobe Bryant on the bench knew when Link and Barnes were spamming each other that No. 0 might be more fun than everyone thought.