1023: The road ahead is promising 4.6K)(1/2)
Mike Bryn saw Link so close for the first time.
Even though he was wearing a suit today, greeting everyone with a smile.
But Mike Bryn still felt that Link was full of a kingly aura.
He was extremely confident and did not feel nervous about his first attempt at commenting on the game.
He was not panicked and was extremely calm in facing anyone.
How to say it?
Link may be the kind of man who can exude his charm in any occasion.
Even if he doesn't deliberately do anything, it will become the focus of the audience.
"Hello, Mike, it's my honor to work with you to explain the game." Link shook hands politely with Mike Bryn.
"I'm also honored, Link. But I have to remind you, don't swear in the game."
"Hahahaha, don't worry, Mike. I won't swear, but Draymond Green in Brazil may swear." Link waved his hand and joked.
"Did you really think Serbia had a chance yesterday, or did you say it casually?" Before the game began, Mike Bryn asked Link seriously.
"Mike, I know that I often speak unexpectedly. But you have to believe that I never speak casually. You should know this better than anyone else. No matter how unreasonable I said at the time, it will eventually become a reality."
Link stared at Mike Bolling confidently, which made Mike Bolling look forward to this game.
That's right, Link never speaks out. So today, Serbia may really be able to show a magical enough performance.
Then, he and Mike Bryn officially started the commentary of the game in the studio.
At the beginning of the game, espn's ratings soared.
The game between Serbia and Dream Team may be meaningless, but everyone believes that Link's commentary will definitely not be boring.
"Link, some people say that your previous remarks are just sensationalism, but just creating popularity. How do you view people's interpretation of you?"
"I'm Link. Do I need to make my popularity specifically? When I got married, I didn't inform any media, but my popularity did not drop at all. This statement is completely nonsense. I think they want to use me to make popularity."
As soon as the first question was on the opening game, Link's outspoken style excited the fans.
They are ready to hear what Green will do in the game later.
Meanwhile in Brazil, Serbia and the Dream Team players have begun to warm up.
When Link saw Jokic from the studio computer screen, he opened his mouth wide in surprise.
He has never seen Jokic so thin!
The thick fat on the guy's body disappeared, replaced by clear muscle lines.
It seems that Jokic has been very hardworking when training with the national team recently, and has not been lazy or snatched. Everything is strictly followed by the plan.
Of course, few people care about Jokic's figure. Almost all the scene shots were given to the Dream Team, Durant, George, Irving and others.
There is no doubt that the lineup of Dream Team this year is still exaggerated.
Anyone out of it is drawn, and they are all well-known characters. Jimmy Butler, the former former Grizzlies and the current Chicago Bulls team-building core, can only play as a substitute in the Dream Team.
This unremarkable lineup is the source of confidence of the Dream Team.
The game started soon, and since Jokic was the youngest player in the Serbian team, he did not get a chance to start.
Serbia is not weak, so it is not a player who has played against the NBA to start.
Currently, the starting center of Serbia is Miloslav Radulica, who has also survived in the NBA and has richer experience in the competition than Jokic.
As the main center of Serbia two years ago, he also won the runner-up of the Basketball World Cup with the team.
Therefore, he naturally firmly took the team's starting center position.
This is also why Link emphasized in the show that Jokic can perform well under the condition of "enough playing time".
After the game started, the Dream Team fought Serbia 8-0 as soon as it came up, and then easily established a double-digit lead.
It seems that Serbia has no power to fight back in front of the Dream Team.
The camera on the scene scanned the stands, and many American fans in the stands had already started playing with their mobile phones.
At this time, I don’t know how many people were laughing at Link and waiting to see how Link ended.
Even Mike Bryn was worried about Link, so he turned his head and looked at Link.
But Link was very relaxed and was not in a hurry at all in the studio.
"Link, how do you think Serbia should adjust its strategy at the moment? They have been rubbed on the ground."
"No need to adjust, they just haven't replaced the best player yet. That's right, I'm talking about Jokic!" Link looked at the computer screen and looked at the head coach of the Serbia team.
Finally, in the last three minutes of the first quarter, when Serbia was already 13 points behind, Nikola Jokic took off his training suit and he was about to play!
At the same time, the "Old K" coach from the Dream Team changed to Green and changed to a small lineup. He hoped that the team would speed up and win it directly, turning the next three quarters into garbage time.
Green and Jokic formally matched each other, which made the fans' appetite!
"The highlight of this game is coming. Green once said that he would take good care of Jokic. Do you think Jokic can withstand the pressure?" Mike Bryn continued to help Link find topics.
"Pressure? No, Grizzlies players are the best at playing Green." Link replied softly, revealing an expectant look.
When Jokic came on the court, he frowned and lost his childishness.
Serbia made its first attack after returning from a timeout, and Green was guarding Jokic and did not intend to give this fat boy any chance.
He made Jokic play very uncomfortable in the Western Conference Finals last season.
Jokic covers the Serbian point guard "King of Europe" Teodosic and quickly cuts to the low post.
Teodosic hit the ground through the cracks and sent the ball to Jokic.
Jokic received the basketball from the side of the three-second zone, and Green immediately held Jokic's waist.
However, Jokic did not force himself into it, nor did he play singles behind his back.
After receiving the basketball, he raised his hand gently through Green and pushed the ball towards the basket, not even jumping.
This move is quite amateur, not like a professional player, but more like an old man who exercises on a wild court.
Everyone was about to laugh, just this fat man? Cause trouble for the Dream Team?
As a result, basketball just entered the net hollow. As soon as Jokic came on the court, he scored two points for Serbia!
"This..." Mike Brynn wanted to shout "beautiful goal", but this goal was really not beautiful at all...
It feels like Jokic just stood there and threw the ball in as soon as he threw it. He was lazy and had no vitality as a young player. Rather than saying that goal was strength, it was better to say that it was good luck.
"What am I talking about? The Grizzlies players will never be ruthless in the face of Green! This is just the beginning, I'm optimistic!" Link was very excited because he knew very well that Jokic was in this style!
He is always lazy in his movements and his style of playing basketball is not radical.
But who says that the style of the game must be radical to be a good player?
Anthony looked at Green, but Green just shrugged, both of them were speechless at the soft goal.
Then, the Dream Team attacked. Irving was double-teamed just after halftime, so he distributed the ball to Anthony.
Anthony broke through with the ball and found another attack, so he passed the ball to Green at the low post.
Green rushed straight to the basket after receiving the ball, and he wanted to push Jokic away and then layup.
So, he bumped into it without reservation.
Jokic was not afraid, and he raised his arms and waited under the basket.
"Bang!"
The two collided, but Green failed to push half a step, but was bounced back!
"This!?" Green was very surprised. He remembered that when he played in the Western Conference Finals in May, Jokic was not so tough!
Without much thought, Green made a layup directly.
But as soon as he threw the ball out, he found a thick arm across the basketball and the basket.
"Bang!"
Jokic gently flew out the racket. Unlike other big centers who made Xishan's block, Jokic still had no domineering power at all. It felt like he just touched the basketball lightly.
But whether it was a slap or a light touch, he had finished blocking the shot!
All the Dream Team players were stunned. Although Link's speech yesterday caused a great influence on public opinion, few people actually took Jokic seriously.
A second round pick, who went to Europe for a year after being selected, and averaged only 10 points per game last season... No matter how you look at it, it's not amazing!
However, this fat white man grew faster than everyone imagined.
The Dream Team retreated quickly, so although Jokic successfully blocked the shot, Serbia did not complete the counterattack.
Both sides fell into the position again, Jokic took the position at the top of the arc outside the three-point line, and Teodosic failed to break through Irving and chose to hand over the ball to Jokic for the transfer.
However, when passing the ball, Irving touched the ball with his hand, so the ball was a bit high, and Jokic had to jump up and catch the ball.
As a result, the moment he received the basketball in the air, Jokic directly stuffed the ball into the penalty area before he could land!
At this time, Serbia's other defender, Neymaria, happened to cut from the baseline, and after receiving the basketball, he took off and made a layup easily.
To be continued...