One Thousand and Four: The Quiet Morning After the War (Chapter 4)

When Link woke up the next day, his head didn't hurt as much as it had in the previous two years.

He looked next to him, and Rachel was still sleeping.

Link smiled. This year, let him take care of Rachel for once.

Link tiptoed out of bed and quietly left the bedroom.

Walking into the kitchen, looking at the sunny weather outside the window and the ripples of the lake in the backyard due to the breeze, Link felt extremely comfortable.

This may be the best day I've felt in months.

No pressure, no pain, no competition, just soft sunshine and a peaceful morning.

Of course, there is also the third brand new championship trophy and FMVP trophy.

While Link was baking toast, he recalled the wonderful experience last night.

After winning the O'Brien Cup last night, Link once again won the FMVP trophy from Bill Russell without any suspense.

Although in the original history, this year's FMVP should be Iguodala. And Cha Cha Iguodala is in the Grizzlies formation and is also performing well.

But Link's performance is completely unmatched by Iguodala.

A 9-point comeback in the last 8 minutes of the first game, and a jumper after a steal in the last 4.2 seconds of the second game.

In addition, he averaged 37.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.7 blocks in the finals!

This exaggerated data is astonishing. Especially that average of 37.2 points per game, which is second only to Jordan in scoring average in the finals!

You know, even including Link, there are only five players in the entire NBA history who can average more than 35 points per game in the finals.

One is Iverson's average of 35.8 points per game when he faced the Lakers in the 2001 Finals, and the other is James' average of 35.8 points per game this year. Yes, James has also become one of the few players in NBA history this year who can average 35+ points per game in the Finals.

But on the premise of missing out on the championship, this record becomes meaningless.

Iverson and James both averaged 35+ points per game in the Finals but lost the championship, while the other three averaged 35+ points per game and won the championship.

One is O'Neal in 2002, and the other is Jordan, who averaged a terrifying 41 points per game in the 1993 Finals!

And Link became the third one. At the same time, he is also the player with the highest scoring average in the finals besides Jordan.

This performance is enough for Link to win the FMVP for the third consecutive year.

As a result, Link also became the fourth player in NBA history, besides Willy Reed, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal, to win the All-Star MVP, Regular Season MVP and Finals MVP in a single season!

For Link, this is undoubtedly a season full of honors.

After the award ceremony, the Grizzlies players reveled in the locker room as usual.

But this year, Link didn't drink as much as he did the previous two years. He wanted to sober up for once and enjoy this great moment of honor.

Therefore, Link did not become drunk until the end. On the contrary, Rachel, who was equally happy, drank a little too much.

For the first time in three consecutive championships, Link returned to his home sober.

So today, Link woke up earlier than Rachel, and he wasn't as uncomfortable as before.

After recalling the wonderful night yesterday, Link took out his phone and looked at it. He is curious about how the media and the outside world will evaluate the Grizzlies and his season.

As soon as I took out my phone, I received a bunch of push messages.

One of the most conspicuous pieces of information is an article by Bill Simmons.

Link clicked on it, and a large golden title immediately came into view.

"The Memphis Grizzlies created their golden era!"

The title was designed to be very exaggerated, but Link liked it very much.

This exaggerated title just fits their exaggerated achievements.

Link briefly read the content, which made him somewhat unbelievable that this was an article written by Bill Simmons.

"Three consecutive championships, the Memphis Grizzlies established a dynasty. Until now, many people are unwilling to accept the fact that the Memphis Grizzlies, this down-and-out team that 'escaped' from Vancouver, have dominated the league. But whether you accept it or not, this It’s an era that belongs to the grizzly bear!”

"From 2012 to now, the championship has never changed hands. They broke up the incredible Big Three of the Heat, defeated the young and invincible Thunder and the veteran Spurs. Now, they have killed the Warriors and Cavaliers, two more powerful players. A powerful opponent. In other words, the Memphis Grizzlies have no rivals in the league!"

"Let's talk about Link, who is the key to the Grizzlies' dynasty. If I listed all the honors he got this season, you might be dazzled! Player of the Year for 6 months in a single season, three-time MVP, and all-time MVP. Star vote leader, double team, best defensive player...these are just the hard honors, Link also has a bunch of incredible records."

“The player who scored a 20-point triple-double in the first half, the player with the most consecutive triple-doubles in NBA history (10 times), the NBA’s highest overtime scoring record (17 points), and the fourth player in history to achieve this feat for three consecutive years. The player with the most All-Star votes, the record for the most All-Star votes, the first player in history to win all the Best of the Month awards in a single season, the All-Star single-game scoring leader (48 points), the All-Star half-time scoring leader (27 points), The first player in history to hit 5X5 data in the playoffs..."

"Okay, I can't go on anymore. I believe you are all dazzled by it. Let's stop here, otherwise this article will not be able to continue. I want to say that this is not just the golden age of the Grizzlies, This is also an era that belongs to Link. He is the greatest star of this era, not even one. What, you are worried that Link will be lonely in the next five years? Please, be realistic, that is simply impossible!"

Bill Simmons' entire article was praising Link and the Grizzly Bear. Link was really not used to it.

Simmons, since he shaved his head, has completely turned from black to pink.

As for news on other platforms, the headlines are also very exaggerated.

"Three consecutive championships, the Grizzlies are among the best teams in history!"

"In the spring of small ball markets, the first dynasty established by a small ball market team in NBA history was born!"

"Compared to Jordan? Can Link launch an attack on the second dynasty?"

"It is a pity that LeBron has failed to challenge for three consecutive years. He will become the most dazzling background of the Link dynasty."

Link looked around and found that this time, no media jumped out to act as a clown.

Almost all the news is praise for the Grizzlies and themselves.

Link couldn't help but smile. In front of a dynasty team, even the media, which had always been venomous, became so humble.

Just then, Link heard movement on the stairs.

Turning around, he saw Rachel walking down from the bedroom on the second floor wearing her own white T-shirt.

"woke up?"

"What are you doing? When did you get up?"

"I just woke up not long ago. Come on, I've already made breakfast. Drinking a glass of hot milk will relieve your stomach discomfort."

"Oh my God, the best basketball player in the world is making me breakfast."

"Hmm, only you have such treatment."

Link said, putting the toast and milk on the table.

But Rachel walked straight to Link and threw herself into his arms.

"It's so nice, this peaceful morning... I really want it to be like this every day from now on."

"Yes, Rachel."

"Really? You'll be busy again in a week."

"No, I can stay with you longer this time. Hey, let's travel to Europe this summer. How about Italy?"

Rachel looked at Link and felt a little weird, "Are you talking about traveling? Not your summer basketball training camp?"

"Let's talk about that after we get back." Link tilted his head. After winning the championship, he still has a very important task this summer.

If this task is completed, this golden age of your own will truly become complete...