064: A green grassland overhead
The Los Angeles Lakers, defending champion, have a complete lineup and have just won two consecutive victories.
The Memphis Grizzlies are ninth in the Western Conference and did not make the playoffs last season. The star played with an injury.
It seems that these are two teams that are not in the same level. The proud Los Angeles even held up the words "We are Bear Hunter" in the stands, which shows how confident they are.
However, the Los Angeles hero, the guy wearing the No. 24 jersey, looked serious when warming up on the court. Because he knew that his opponent today would be difficult to deal with. Tony Allen, this may be one of the outside defense gates that Kobe, a lunatic, admired the most.
A star of Kobe's level naturally encountered any kind of defense. He was deliberately footed by Jaylen Ross and "enjoyed" Laga Bell Sanda-like defensive methods.
But only Tony Allen, his defense is very clean, which is actually why Kobe likes him very much.
When warming up, Kobe always glanced at Tony Allen. But he found that Tony Allen guy and the Chinese rookie signed by the Grizzlies have been discussing what.
Kobe knows a little bit about Link’s story. He has been so popular recently, and Kobe doesn’t want to know it. Once he opens his phone and opens the newspaper, he will see more or less news about Link.
Speaking of which, Tony Allen rarely is so enthusiastic about the team's newcomers. Not to mention Link's undraft, even if he was a genius like O.J. Mayo, Tony Allen also fought with him on the plane.
Is that yellow-skinned guy really that amazing? So magical, Tony Allen, who strictly demands himself and the newcomer, is so gentle to him?
Before Kobe could see anything, the referee signaled that the warm-up time was over and both sides were ready to start the game.
"Black Mamba" didn't think much about it. No matter what he lost the draft, all he wanted was victory!
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Rudy Guy is in very good shape today, so good that you can't tell that he is a player with injuries. Maybe Link's outstanding performance gave Guy a sense of crisis, or maybe it was the face of the defending champion that made Guy excited.
In short, Guy's condition at Staples today is the best time since Link entered the Grizzlies.
After experiencing injuries and years of destruction, Artest is no longer the terrifying beast he used to be. His defense is still excellent, but he cannot reach the height of his peak.
Guy used his comprehensive attack method to torture Artest's nerves. God knows when Artest will suddenly lose control of his emotions.
On Kobe's side, he was indeed defended by Tony Allen. Outside the three-point line, Kobe had tried three shots, but none of them hit.
However, using breakthroughs and Kobe's best-known turnover jump shot, "Black Mamba" still scored a lot of points. Superstars cannot be completely defended, and no matter how good the defensive player faces them, they can only play a limiting role.
The game was just 8 minutes after Kobe and Guy's solo performance. Los Angeles fans were surprised to find that the Grizzlies were still clinging to the score!
16 to 16, the two sides drew. The quality shown by the Memphis Grizzlies is completely different from the ninth place in the West.
Watching Guy's performance off the court, Link couldn't help but shake his head. Guy was quite powerful at this time, and he couldn't compete with him.
The Lakers called for a stoppage of the game. During this period of 8 minutes, both teams will probably be on the rotation lineup. The Grizzlies are back-to-back away, and Hollins has to control the players' playing time.
Sure enough, just as Guy got out of the game, Hollins stood up and waved to Link, "Come on, it's your turn."
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Kobe was already sweating when he left the court. Tony Allen was not dirty in defense, but the confrontation was very fierce. Anyone who faced him would pay a huge physical price.
At this time, Phil Jackson was setting tactics for the players who were about to play. Although the "Zen Master" didn't like to talk, he was tied by the ninth place in the West, so it would be impossible not to say it.
The timeout was very short, and Jackson said nothing, and the players were about to play. Kobe always felt a little uneasy, so he walked to Jackson silently and bent down.
"Phil, I think that number 0 may have to pay more attention." Kobe remembered Tony Allen's gentleness to Link during the warm-up today, and his outstanding performance of 24 points in the last game. Tony Allen is not a person who is willing to be with the weak, but also a teammate. Do you see Tony Allen and Mayo have a good relationship?
Kobe knows how troublesome the Lakers’ substitute lineup is, and he knows the scores are tied, so he doesn’t want the Lakers to fall into a passive position because of a undraft.
"No. 0? That yellow skin?" Phil looked at the Grizzlies bench, and Link indeed took off his training suit.
"Well, you know him?"
"Of course, his news and his inspirational stories are everywhere these days. But I am bluntly speaking, there are a few such undrafts every few years. Most of them are just a flash in the pan. There are not so many books in the world. Wallace. Don't worry, Staples is here. And," Jackson said, looking at a man full of tattoos in front of him, "Matt will take care of him."
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Link stepped into Staples Center, a place he once saw only on games and TV.
On the dome, retired jerseys and honor pennants are undoubtedly reminding people that this is one of the two most historical and glorious teams in NBA history. The other is the Boston Celtics in the East.
When Link appeared, he found that many fans in the stands raised his illusion cards. Some of the words even involved racial issues, which made Link feel disgusted.
Link knew that Los Angeles fans looked down on him for a undraft, and the local media in Los Angeles must be waiting to see his jokes. But Link didn't care. After experiencing the baptism of the Development League and the NBA, Link knew that one thing was true that respect was achieved by himself.
"Boy, what are you looking at? Your opponent is here."
At this time, Matt Barnes walked to Link and spoke harshly.
Barnes is not a good guy, he has always been one of the representatives of the "evil" in the NBA league. As a member of the "Warriors Gang" in 2007, Matt Barnes has always shown his fierce style of playing.
Most rookies will probably be scared if they are stared at by such a fierce looking guy, full of tattoos and constantly squirting about trash.
However, Link was not afraid, but also turned his gaze to Lakers point guard Fechelle sitting on the bench.
"Do you have a good relationship with Derek Fischer?" Link asked with a smile.
"Ah?" Barnes was a little confused after being asked by a rookie with a headshot.
"You can't share everything with your good brother, Matt."
Link remembered that Barnes's wife would be poached by Fischer in a few years, and felt that the relationship between the two was really subtle. God knows whether Fischer had already started beating his wife at this time.
Barnes, who was confused by Link's question, hadn't reacted yet, but Link suddenly cut in along the baseline and received a pass from Venezuela defender Vasquis.
After receiving the basketball, Link easily entered the basket. Before Odom, who was playing in the fifth position, rushed back to the penalty area, he dunked the ball into the basket with one hand.
Link looked back at Barnes, then blinked his eyes. He had seen many cruel people and had long been used to it. Don't think that you can scare yourself with a few trash words.
"Fuck, the inexplicable guy!" Barnes gritted his teeth, and he vowed to make the undraft pay the price.
Those fans and reporters who looked down on Link at the time naturally felt a little embarrassed when they saw Link easily finishing a dunk. Therefore, they all hoped that Barnes could clean up the draft in the next step.
In an instant, Link became the public enemy of Los Angeles. The only person showed a smile of approval for Link's performance just now.
Chapter completed!