Eight Hundred and Twenty-One: The Substitutes Are so Strong! ?
The latest website: The Drew League in Los Angeles and Rock Park in New York have many differences, but one thing is in common - only the winners deserve respect.
For a weekend in late July, the Drew League regular season continued at Drew Elite High School.
Today, the arena is overcrowded, and a considerable number of fans have gathered outside the arena. Many celebrities in the basketball world have traveled all the way to Los Angeles just to watch a Drew League game.
Allen Iverson, as always, appeared in front of the fans in baggy clothes and sunglasses.
When interviewed by reporters, Iverson couldn't hide his excitement, "This is a showdown that you can't even see in the NBA!"
An important partner of the Drew League, former NBA star "Captain Beard" Byron Davis also appeared in the arena. He pointed to the slogan of the Drew League and was quite proud, "Today, we will welcome a A super battle of real swords and real guns!"
In this situation, how can there be less "King of Los Angeles" Kobe? He came to the scene with his wife and daughter today, and was as excited as ordinary fans. "One game, 6 NBA players, this created the history of the Drew League. Believe me, today's game will be recorded in the history books!"
In addition, Vince Carter, LaMarcus Aldridge, Damien Lillard, Dwyane Wade and other superstars were also present, all of whom were members of the Link training camp. Today, they specially gave themselves a day off, just to come to the scene to cheer on the training camp companions.
Although the Drew League is very popular every summer, no game can usher in such a luxurious spectator lineup.
And today's game can attract so many superstars, there is only one reason - Link is here!
Link, Butler and George were sitting in the locker room at this time, and the locker room of a high school arena does not have the best sound insulation in the world like the locker room of an NBA arena. Therefore, the shouts from outside the field had all poured into Link's ears.
"Link, I'm very happy to have you join my team! We're very close to the championship this season, and if we win this crucial game, we'll be able to move up the leaderboard!"
In the locker room, Jason Taylor, the owner and player of Link's team, was also very happy. He is proud of his ability to recruit three NBA superstars.
Although Jason Taylor is the owner of the team, he is not a greasy man with a big belly. Nicknamed "The game", he is one of the most well-known rappers in Los Angeles.
Twice nominated for a Grammy.
Like most black people from poor backgrounds, Jason Taylor has been exposed to rap and basketball since he was a child. He even thought about playing basketball for a living.
Although he eventually chose to rap, his love for basketball did not dissipate. Every summer, Jason Taylor will personally form a team to participate in the Drew League, and this is not the first time he has competed with NBA players.
Jason Taylor was on the court in 2011 when Durant and James aired in the Drew League to start the fairy fight.
And his only achievement in that game was to shoot a corner three and not touch...
"We are also very happy to be able to join the Drew League. Although we may only play one game on this team, but... don't say anything, just kick the opponent's ass!" Link smiled. , stood up and jumped twice.
Jason Taylor obviously liked Link's way of speaking and style. He patted his chest and assured, "I will help you settle anything you have in Los Angeles in the future! Now, let's play!"
Under the cheers of the fans and the roar of the live DJ, the players of both teams came out.
Link's Paladins murdered the reporters' flashlights as soon as they played. Two championship team members plus a superstar small forward who fought with James in the Eastern Conference finals. This is definitely a unique configuration in the Drew League!
The player lineup on Link's side is known to fans for a long time, but it is still a mystery which two NBA players will join Durant's Warriors team.
Durant said on social media two days ago that he had recruited two strong teammates, but he did not disclose the list.
Fans are divided on this. Some people say that he must have brought Westbrook and Ibaka, and some people say that Durant is going to team up with James!
But in the end, when two of Durant's teammates came out, it exceeded everyone's expectations!
The Golden State Warriors' twins Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson followed Durant into the court. They are Link's opponents today!
Link looked at Curry, Thompson and Durant and rubbed his eyes.
What a veritable Warriors team!
Speaking of which, starting next season, the Golden State Warriors will be on the rise. The current Curry and Thompson are not so easy to deal with...
Durant wasn't lying, he did recruit two very tough teammates.
And Link, suddenly had a feeling of playing the finals with the Super Warriors ahead of schedule.
After seeing Durant's lineup, Link immediately gathered Butler and George beside him, "I see Curry, George, go to guard Thompson. Kevin Durant will be handed over to you, Jimmy."
Link arranged a matchup, and he deliberately handed Durant to Butler. This is a good opportunity to really test how much Butler has improved. As for Stephen Curry... Link knew that he had to adapt to that perverted guard in advance.
The game officially started, and Link's Paladins won the ball first.
On the first attack in the opening, Jason Taylor, who was in command of wind and rain in Los Angeles, wanted to show his hand. He received the basketball on the right side of the court and broke through to prepare for a layup.
But just as he threw the basketball to the hoop, he was directly caught by Kevin Durant, who jumped high and mercilessly!
At the beginning of the game, Durant put on a wonderful catching performance!
"Hahahaha, what is Jason doing!? This game has no place for him to speak at all. I advise him to stay and watch it!" The on-site commentator laughed. This is the Drew League. NBA stars have no privileges here, and well-known singers have no privileges here!
Even if you have a high reputation in Los Angeles, you only look at your strength here!
Jason Taylor was instantly embarrassed. Fortunately, his skin was dark, and people couldn't tell if he was blushing.
But people can see the attitude of Durant today, he is very fierce. The catch he made at the beginning was undoubtedly telling everyone, "Today is a war between him and Link, so don't get involved!"
Durant took advantage of the situation and counterattacked. He drove straight in, only to find that Link didn't come to defend himself at all, but guarded in front of Stephen Curry.
"Cut, are you scared!?" Durant was secretly proud, but the next second, he was stopped by Jimmy Butler who suddenly came out!
Butler suddenly crossed in front of Durant, making Durant as if he had hit a wall.
For Durant, who has not had an NBA-level confrontation for a long time, Butler's blocking made him a little uncomfortable for a while.
After stopping Durant and interrupting the counterattack, Butler opened his arms and his eyes were firm. He doesn't care if he is in front of him is the second super striker in the MVP rankings last season, he only knows that he has to get him now!
Durant gritted his teeth. Before the game started, he didn't take Butler as a small backup in his eyes. Unexpectedly, this guy has the courage to come to the door himself.
Then, let Butler recognize the gap with a beautiful offense!
From Durant's point of view, the only players Link can really play are George and Link.
This can't blame Durant for underestimating the enemy. After all, he didn't even have a chance to play against the Grizzlies in the playoffs this year...
Durant readjusted his posture and was just about to dribble to break through, but found that Butler took the lead and rudely came up!
Grizzlies off the bench to take the initiative!
Being hit by Butler like this made Durant's center of gravity a little unstable. The next second, Butler followed and stretched out everything, as if swept away the basketball in Durant's hand!
Durant hurriedly chased back, he couldn't believe the basketball was taken away like this!
Butler's stealing style is very different from Link's. Link relies on superb judgment and extremely fast hand speed. As long as the ball handler is careless, basketball is gone. But in the same way, as long as the ball carrier doesn't make mistakes, it will be difficult for Link to complete the steal.
But what about Butler? He was actually more like "hard robbing" just now. Does the ball handler make mistakes? Then force the ball handler to make mistakes!
Bumping the opponent out of focus, then shoving up and grabbing the ball, this is the secret of Butler's steal. In the face of this steal, Durant was somewhat unexpected.
Butler's absolute speed is not too fast, and Durant catches up with two strides.
But in the end, Butler was still stunned to carry the impact of Durant and put the ball in. Just like before, Butler's goal is not extremely superb skills.
If this ball is replaced by Link, he will definitely make a fancy mid-air change. But what about Butler? He just survived the shock.
One attack and one defense for two rounds, Durant felt one word in Butler - tough! He realized that Butler was really playing the game like an NBA game.
After the steal, Butler made a one-stop layup and won a full house.
Durant was a little surprised to see Butler's back on defense. The Grizzlies are so strong as a backup! ? impossible!
The scoring champ shook his head last season, thinking he just hasn't gotten used to the rhythm of the game...