Nine Hundred and Thirty-Six: 2 Special Fans

Grizzlies and Warriors.

Before the start of this season, absolutely no one could have imagined that the Golden State Warriors would split the Western Conference with the Grizzlies this season.

After all, the Warriors' image as a "weak team" has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Except for the Mavericks back then, you can hardly find any highlight moments of the Warriors in the 21st century.

Before this season, the Warriors had only made the playoffs two consecutive years. No one would associate a team that has only made it to the playoffs two consecutive years with the word "championship."

But this season, the growth rate of this youth army has exceeded everyone's imagination.

Steve Kerr was like a key, opening the shackles that imprisoned this group of young people.

This young force caused chaos in the Western Region and changed the structure of the entire Western Region and even the entire alliance.

Not only that, they even changed the playing style of this era.

Before the Warriors, no one believed that shooting could kill opponents, and no one believed that three-pointers could win a victory.

No one thinks that a defender who has experienced major injuries and does not have enough confrontation and defensive ability can succeed.

But the emergence of the Warriors changed these views, as evidenced by 66 wins.

66 wins, the best record in the history of the Golden State Warriors. But no Warriors player was satisfied with the result, believing they had yet to truly prove themselves.

Because they are only second in the Western Conference, not first! No one will be complacent just because they finished second.

The most effective way to prove that they have really begun to dominate this alliance is to defeat the original ruler of this alliance.

And as soon as the original ruler arrived in Auckland, he threatened to step over their bloody corpses...

This undoubtedly made the Warriors players very angry.

Even Klay Thompson, who has always had a gentle personality, felt very unhappy.

"Link is so disrespectful. Does he think we will let go of this home court easily?"

On April 13, the day of the showdown between the Grizzlies and the Warriors, Klay Thompson couldn't help but sit in the locker room and start complaining after seeing Link's remarks on his mobile phone.

Draymond Green on the side couldn't help grinning after hearing Thompson's complaint, "Yeah, yeah, Link is so arrogant that it makes people angry! We are one of the teams that has won the most games at home this season. Last time it was the Grizzlies who interrupted our 16-game winning streak. This time, they want to take away the first place in the Western Conference. Damn it, he didn't take us seriously at all! He thought we were the same as our previous opponents. Woolen cloth."

"Well... I would have forgotten if you didn't tell me, our 16-game winning streak was interrupted by the Grizzlies." Thompson clenched his fists and turned off the phone screen.

"Okay, don't be so angry. Didn't we just beat the Grizzlies once last month? It's not difficult. As long as we win this game, our record will be equal. In this way, we can beat the Grizzlies The more times we do it, we'll be No. 1 in the West! Stay calm and focused, and let Link know that his time has passed."

Curry smiled and ended the short conversation between the three.

Although Curry is not a very aggressive player, this does not mean that he does not desire victory and No. 1 in the Western Conference!

Curry has not been optimistic since college, and no one thought he could succeed. Now that he finally has an opportunity to prove his success, Curry will not let it go easily.

Curry, Thompson and Green looked at each other, then stood up and headed towards the court.

They would like to take a look,

Who stepped over whose body today.

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"Hey, your father, I am Kobe Bryant."

In the VIP channel of Oracle Arena, a strong bald man was leading a little girl into the stadium.

These two special audiences attracted the attention of many reporters, but they didn't care and continued to talk to themselves.

"I know, you are the greatest basketball player in NBA history!" the little girl replied with a smile.

"Since your father is the greatest basketball player in NBA history, why do you have to make a fuss to watch this game? I think your interest in going to Staples to watch the game is not that strong." Kobe said helplessly. Looking at his daughter, my heart ached.

Gianna had long been clamoring to watch the battle between the Grizzlies and the Warriors. At first, Kobe was too lazy to fly around, but after her many pleas, Kobe had no choice but to agree.

Under normal circumstances, Kobe will not go to watch other teams' games. Even if he goes to games, he only goes to Staples.

But for his daughter, Kobe made an exception. No father can easily reject his daughter.

At first, Kobe thought Gianna was here to see Curry. As it turns out, the little girl came to see her Chinese teacher, Link.

Ever since Kobe asked Linkedo and Gianna to communicate in Chinese, they have often chatted on their phones. After going back and forth, the two actually became familiar with each other, and Jaina watched Link's games on TV more often.

Finally, Gianna told Kobe a few days ago that she wanted to come to watch the game, and she especially emphasized that she wanted to watch Link play.

Kobe was very sad after learning about the situation. He felt that he had fallen out of favor...

"Why come to the game? Because Dad, you also said that Uncle Link is one of the greatest basketball players. You are the greatest, and he is also the greatest. But now that you can't play for the time being, I can only watch. It’s his game.”

"Um...did I say this?" Kobe curled his lips.

"Of course, I remember it clearly!"

"Okay, hey, don't say this in front of outsiders, okay?"

"Why?" Gianna looked at Kobe in confusion, but Kobe's expression became arrogant.

"Because I am Kobe Bryant, and Kobe Bryant would not praise others so straightforwardly!"

The father and son bickered and finally stepped onto the court.

When they entered the court, the Warriors players were already warming up.

Kobe said he didn't want to come, but he was infected by the warm atmosphere as soon as he stepped into the stadium.

The pinnacle battle of the West, the ultimate showdown between Link and the "Splash Brothers"...

Anyone who likes basketball cannot resist the attraction of this game.

As soon as Kobe and Gianna sat down, they heard the sound of the net rolling.

The two turned around and saw that Curry and Thompson had never missed a three-pointer during the Warriors' warm-up half!

Kobe stared at it for a long time, and the two of them didn't even miss a three-pointer!

Even Kobe was intimidated by those two guys.

Even in the warm-up, the hit rate is too high.

"Hey dad, he's here!"

Gianna shouted excitedly, and Kobe looked to the other half.

Over there, Link led his teammates into the Oracle Arena.

Link's look gave Kobe instant goosebumps. It was not like Kobe had never seen this look before.

Although he hates to admit it, every time Kobe sees Link look like this, he and the Lakers will be beaten up...

The Grizzlies did not have many players to warm up. After all, three of their main players were unable to play.

Randolph was immediately reimbursed for the season, while Conley and Carter were absent consecutively. After all the calculations, the Grizzlies only have 9 players available. Counting 5 starters and 5 substitutes, there is still one person missing.

Some time ago, the Grizzlies recalled Spencer Dinwiddie, who was selected last summer, to play a few games, but it didn't take long for Dinwiddie to be sent to the Development League again.

Dinwiddie's performance in the NBA is not good. Facts have proved that Dinwiddie is still unable to help the team. He is a second-round pick after all, and the Grizzlies must be more patient with him.

Therefore, the Grizzlies can only rely on the original old lineup to survive until now.

Link didn't notice Kobe and Gianna on the sidelines, so from beginning to end, his frown never relaxed for even a second.

Before the game started, Curry performed his repertoire at home.

Under the spotlight, Curry shot a long-range shot from the tunnel 20 meters away from the basket.

Shooting a three-pointer from the tunnel before the game starts has become Curry's habitual performance before the start of every game.

This habit originated from a bet between him and the team's deputy general manager Santa Cruz. At that time, the two people bet that if Curry can hit the shot in the tunnel, Cruz will treat him to a feast. If he fails to make the shot, Curry will need to treat him to a feast. Cruz eats a big meal.

In order to win this bet, Curry worked hard on his shooting skills in the player tunnel. Finally, it was almost possible to hit the target almost 100 times.

Since he often practices before games, shooting from the tunnel has become Curry's signature performance before the start of each game, and it is an indispensable scene in Oracle Arena.

People believe that as long as Curry can make this shot, he will feel great today and the Warriors can win.

Today, Curry once again made this super long shot that went directly beyond the basketball court. The entire Oracle Arena was in jubilation, with fans and players all bursting with smiles.

It can be seen that they are extremely confident and do not take the murderous Link and Grizzly Bear seriously at all.

For the fans, it was like a carnival, celebrating them becoming No. 1 in the Western Conference after struggling to catch up all season.

The game hasn't started yet, but Warriors fans are confident that the exhausted Grizzlies will fall here.

Where's Link? He was indifferent to Curry's performance, but continued to warm up on his own, and occasionally brought his teammates over to give him a few words.

It seems that Link's attitude is very serious. Seeing that Link was so serious, Kobe didn't bother him.

Finally, when the starting five from both sides stepped onto the court, Link discovered two special fans, Kobe and his daughter.

Jaina waved specifically to Link and gave a thumbs up.

Kobe pointed at Link, as if to say, "The next step is up to you, kid."

Link smiled, which was the first smile he showed since he stepped into Oracle Arena today.

There are two special fans watching the game. Now, Link has another reason not to lose.

The referee blew the whistle and the basketball was thrown into the air.

The final battle for first place in the Western Conference has officially begun!

The tenacity of Link and his teammates, the unwillingness of Thompson, Curry and Green...

The collision of these two emotions is bound to raze the entire alliance to the ground!