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1355: Last day as a professional player(1/2)

At six:30 in the morning, before the alarm clock rang, Link got up from the bed by himself.

Over the years, his biological clock has already developed a habit. When it comes to the point, he will naturally wake up.

Link opened the curtains and today's Milwaukee is sunny, making people feel energetic in an instant.

The day of match day officially began, and Link has experienced such a day for ten years.

But this time, it was very special. Because today was Link's last day as a professional player.

He will cherish every bit of this day very much...

After going to the bathroom to wash his face, Link put on his clothes and prepared to go to the gym.

If this is in Memphis, Link will go directly to the training hall early in the morning.

But because it was a away game, Link was not so free.

When he went to the gym, Dillon Brooks was already sweating profusely.

Seeing Link appear, Brooks immediately stopped the movement in his hand.

"what?"

"Nothing...it's just...it's the last game today." Brooks hesitated.

"Yes, the last game. In the days to come, you have to work hard, man. By the way, don't listen to Zach. I'm not the first time I went to the locker room to clean up every day during my rookie season." Link smiled and patted Brooks on the shoulder, and exposing Randolph's lies.

"I actually know that Zach was playing with me, but... I think I can practice more with you when I come first. So, I am the first to come every day." Brooks scratched his head, "In the future, I will never see you no matter how early I come."

"What are you saying? I will come back to visit the set from time to time, don't be lazy. Keep going, the Milwaukees won't give up victory." Link smiled, unexpectedly, this guy was the first to clean up the locker room every day for himself...

At noon, the players had a meal together in the hotel restaurant. Of course, the food and portions were arranged by the nutritionist. On the day of the game, the players generally did not eat too much to avoid Paul Pierce's diarrhea incident from happening again...

Link ate chicken breast and broccoli today, but it felt a unique flavor.

After all, this is the last time he has eaten this damn nutritious meal. From now on, Link promises that he will never eat these ghost things again!

After retiring, he will frantically sweep all Chinese restaurants in Memphis.

Braised pork, double-cooked pork, plum vegetable buckle pork, and all kinds of meats are arranged!

Ice cream, ice cream, and cream cake, buy them all home!

Thinking of this, Link was happier to eat.

After the last meal, hurry up and get over the birth!

After lunch, it is lunch time. Of course, players in need can also find a physiotherapist to massage and relax.

Link found Judy Saito, the "secret weapon" that Kobe once recommended to him.

She has protected Link's career for many years. Link has not suffered a fatal injury in these years, and she has made a contribution.

"This is my last time participating in the finals, Link." Halfway through the massage, Saito suddenly said this.

"What are you saying? The Grizzlies can make it to the Finals without me." Link waved his hand, Jokic and Brooks, and he looked at the combination.

"No, I mean, I'm going to retire after this season. In fact, I'd like to retire long ago. If Kobe hadn't recommended me to you, I'm old, Link." Seto smiled kindly, and she was very honored to watch another legendary career come to an end.

"Is that right... Thank you for your care over the years, Judy, I hope you can have a happy life in the future."

"Thank you, Link."

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At 4 pm, everyone finished their lunch break and set off from the hotel to Bradley Center.

As soon as she got into the car, Link received a text message from Rachel that she and her children had arrived at the luxurious private room that Wade had booked in Bradley Center.

Link felt much more at ease in an instant, and then he could concentrate on the game!

However, as soon as the team bus drove out of the underground parking lot, the sunlight had just spread into the car window, everyone exclaimed.

"Oh my God, what's going on!"

"This... is so exaggerated!"

"God, what's the difference between this and the championship parade!?"

Hearing the exclamation of his teammates, Link turned his eyes away from his phone and looked out the window.

As a result, the scene that caught my eye scared Link.

I saw that the streets along the bus were covered with people.

This time, the time when Billink and the others arrived in Milwaukee was even more exaggerated!

It feels like every gap on the sidewalk is filled with fans! Moreover, all fans are wearing dark blue commemorative T-shirts.

This commemorative T-shirt has been on the shelves since Link announced that he would definitely retire after the season.

In addition to the name and number of Link, I was also printed with six championship rings.

Of course, after today, the commemorative T-shirts must be updated. Because Link's total championship ring number is about to reach seven!

The local police in Milwaukee are facing a great enemy, and this has never happened in this city.

Due to the shortage of manpower, many police officers who were on holiday were temporarily called back.

When the team bus drove out, the fans cheered.

Others are right, this is simply a championship parade-level battle!

When the bus drove into the middle of the fans, Link saw many fans holding up the characters. But this time, the content on the characters was very unified, and they all wrote three identical words - thank you link.

After Link said those words at the press conference last time, the fans stopped trying to keep Link and they all began to bless him.

The scene at this moment is like Reggie Miller's last battle in Indianapolis.

All the fans shouted "Thank you, Link", and everyone held up the signboard.

But this time the scale was dozens of times that of that time!

It is not the same concept to cover the entire street and cover a stadium.

Along the way, the fans' voices never stopped. There were fans waiting on the route of the team bus.

Link looked rosy, this was the most touching moment he had ever experienced.

Of course, Link was also full of pride.

From an unknown undraft to now, Link feels that his life is perfect.

Arriving at Bradley Center, the underground parking lot was surrounded by reporters.

When Link got off the car, the flash was so shaking that everyone couldn't even open their eyes.

At this time, there were no more empty seats in the stands in Bradley Center.

Although the game has not started yet, everyone came to the stadium in advance to prepare for this special night.

On the big screen of the stadium, a commemorative short film produced by NBA for Link was even played.

You know, this is the home court of the Bucks!

Playing promotional videos of the finals opponents at home is definitely a unique thing in NBA history!

The lights in the audience dimmed, and everyone's attention fell on the big screen in the Bradley Center.

On the originally dark screen, the scene of Link trying out for the Grizzlies appeared.

A huge cheer burst out from the stands.

Next on the screen are Link and Robert Pera, who are holding hands in the middle of the screen. This is a photo of Link and the Grizzlies renewing their max salary contract.

The clips of Link leading the team to win every championship continue to be played on the big screen.

From the youthfulness of the O'Brien Cup for the first time to the maturity of the defeat of Leonard last year.

Link's ten years of glory quickly flashed through everyone's eyes.

"I just enjoyed being a big villain. What's wrong with being a villain?"

"Our goal is to build a dynasty, and I know a lot of people think I'm crazy, but... walk and see."

"What am I thinking about 15 seconds before the final kill? I'm thinking about the celebration moves later."

"There is nothing to worry about, there are a bunch of fools like you on the field!"

"Bill Simmons can be ready to shave his head, I have given him a thoughtful gift."

The scenes of Link shouting at the new press conference and the locker room also reappeared one by one.

This arrogant, rude but brave and determined man seemed to appear in front of everyone in a vivid way.

Yes, without this momentum of contempt for the world, how could it be possible to win seven championship trophys in a ten-year career?

Still the same thing, without the courage to be an enemy of the world, how could Link survive in this cruel world?

Cheers and applause rang out for a long time.

Everyone couldn't wait to see Link appear, and the entire Bradley Center seemed to have become Link's home court.

At this time, Link was sitting in the locker room, looking at his familiar teammates, looking at the dark blue jerseys on his body, and looking at everyone's eyes.
To be continued...
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