The news that Link announced his retirement has made the already highly anticipated new season even more popular.

Because if Link doesn't change his mind, next season will be the last year for fans to watch Link's performance.

No one is willing to miss Link's last season. Of course, fans of other championship teams do not want to miss the last chance to beat Link.

When Link went to the Federal Express Stadium for training the next morning, he found that there were still a large number of fans and reporters gathered at the entrance of the Stadium.

So he stopped the car very rarely and walked to the crowd gathered outside the court.

When the fans saw Link, they became extremely excited. The cameras in the reporters' hands suddenly shone brightly. Early in the morning, there was a commotion outside the Federal Express Arena.

"Link, stay here, we can't bear to part with you!"

"Yes, let's play for a few more years, we all know what you can do!"

"Don't go Link, we need you!"

Fans surrounded Link, and the security personnel in the Federal Express Arena had to rush out.

But Link stopped the security personnel from trying to separate the crowd. He stood in the middle of the crowd and signaled all the fans to quiet down and listen to him.

"If you really love me, let me live the life I want. Don't worry, I won't leave you any regrets in the last season. So, let's go. Let's go and get together again when the game day!"

After Link finished speaking, he left the crowd.

The fans were stunned and dispersed voluntarily after a few minutes.

Yes, if you really love him, you should support him in pursuing the life you want.

Link had done enough for Memphis, and forcing him to stay was really a very selfish act.

After all, Link is not anyone's personal belonging.

The security personnel looked at the dispersed fans and looked at each other one by one.

Last night, they were here with a trumpet and persuaded them all night, but they had no effect at all.

Link was fine, and he got the crowd in just a few words.

This is probably Link's influence and charm.

All Memphis people respect Link and are willing to listen to him.

Link walked into the stadium, and many staff members of the coaching staff also looked at Link in shock.

After he entered the training hall, Conley and Gasol immediately came over.

"Are you serious? You're really going to retire after playing this season? Tell me Link, you must be teasing those reporters, right?" Gasol's tone was very anxious.

Not only the reporters and fans, but even those old partners of Link were not mentally prepared to accept Link's retirement.

"I'm sorry to tell you so late, man, I just don't want to cause unnecessary trouble. But, it's true, this is my last season."

Link looked at the training hall and there were many people coming and going here.

Unexpectedly, it was my turn now.

As it turns out, the news that Link chose to announce his retirement at this time was correct.

Because Dinwiddie and the others both sent text messages yesterday saying that if they had known that this was Link's last season, they would not have left.

But obviously, they can't get those big contracts.

Link doesn't think that retirement is a farewell forever, after all, everyone can still gather outside the basketball court.

Overall, Link didn't want to make retirement too sad.

So, he always underestimated everything on his lips.

But in fact, Link felt more reluctant to let go of anyone else.

"Hey, I didn't expect you to leave earlier than us. Since that's the case, we can't lose in the new season. Link's last season must come to the perfect end." Conley had already held up a lot of words to say, but when he saw that Link had decided to leave, he didn't want to persuade him anymore.

Link has a trait that Conley likes the most over the years, that is, tolerance.

That's right, Link is a "evil-free" bastard. He will not let any reporter say aloof, nor will he be kind to any opponent.

At first glance, Link and "Inclusive" can't get along.

However, you have never heard of Link turning against a teammate because of the departure of him.

You've never heard of Link having a conflict with a teammate.

This is his tolerance.

Durant left the Thunder, causing Westbrook and Durant to have a cold war for a while.

Ray Allen went to the Heat back then, and until now, kg and Pierce have had a bad relationship with him.

But every time someone wants to leave, Link will not stop him. On the contrary, he is very supportive of his teammates in developing places that may be better.

Is the Grizzlies' locker room atmosphere so good? Is it because no one has any shortcomings?

No, it's because Link can accept everyone's shortcomings and pinch everyone together.

All these are what Conley learned from Link.

Now, since Link also has his own choice, Conley will not stop him.

Everyone has the right to choose their own life, including Link.

"Don't leave, I really can't bear to part with you." At this moment, a mushy voice came from behind Link.

The next second, a pair of fat arms wrapped around Link from behind.

Link felt a soft piece of fat meat sticking to his back, and it instantly made Link want to vomit.

"Nicolah, why are you getting fat again??" Link knew without looking back that it was Jokic.

The entire Grizzlies can never find a second person who is fatter than Jokic!

As the boss, Pera is not fat, General Manager Chris Wallace is not fat, head coach and assistant coach Jogger and Schneider are not fat either.

Jokic is the only fat man in the Federal Express Arena!

"Hey, then I can't say anything else. Don't worry, I've already started quitting Coke a week in advance. Well, I actually stole a bottle yesterday. But I promise that I won't touch a bottle of Coke from today."

Jokic let go of Link and saluted Link with a look of "Don't worry, I promise not to drink it."

Link curled his lips and gave the Grizzlies to this funny guy. He was really worried.

Seeing that the others in the training hall were waiting for him, Link did not continue chatting.

He clapped his hands and focused everyone's eyes on him.

"I know, this is a bit sudden for everyone, but I don't want this to affect our preparations. Listen, I'm not asking everyone to be the foil for retirement tours, I'm asking everyone to help me win the championship! So, cheer up. Whether I retire next season does not matter, what's important is that we have to win!"

After Link finished speaking, he looked at the fake champion pennant hanging on the walls of the training ground of the Federal Express Arena.

"Look, look around, these are the turmoil I built back then! And this is also the only purpose of our group of people gathering here! So, come on, guys! The road to four consecutive championships will start today!"

"Roar!" Everyone yelled and responded to Link, including five new players, brothers Howard, Ross, Jamie Cheung and Morris.

It seems that they are still very fast to integrate into this championship team.

But after scanning the training hall for a while, Link found that something seemed to be missing.

So, after the training began, Link came to Jogel's side.

"Where is Dillon?" Link refers to Dillon, the second round rookie selected by the Grizzlies in 2017, Dillon Brooks.

Due to injuries last season, Dillon Brooks only played 18 games before being reimbursed for the season.

Originally, he only played 18 games, and he was just a second round pick, so unless he was a die-hard fan of the Grizzlies, there would definitely not be many people who knew this guy without presence.

However, Link was impressed by Dillon Brooks because the performance of this second-round pick in the past was beyond Link's expectations.

In his rookie season, Dillon Brooks averaged 9.8 points per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was 35.6%.

There are not many second-round picks who can adapt to the NBA three-point line so quickly in their rookie season. Moreover, the average score is slightly smaller than double digits, which is very rare for a second-round pick.

In addition to scoring, Brooks is also very hard-working on the defensive end. His one-on-one defensive footsteps are very good and he will hardly be easily passed by top singles. He is also very tough, and although his wingspan is insufficient, he fights fiercely.

As a "experienced", Link had no impression of this young man. But in Dillon Brooks, Link saw full potential.

Indeed, he may not be able to become a star player. But in Link's opinion, he is definitely an excellent forward and guard swinger, a very valuable 3D player.

So, Link was actually looking forward to this young man's comeback. He wanted to see how that guy would grow.

"Dillon? He just went to change his clothes."

"Change clothes? He is late? Why are you going to change clothes now?" Link was a little surprised. In his impression, Dillon Brooks was a guy who was extremely serious about training.
Chapter completed!