One Thousand Two Hundred and Nineteen: 1 Pair of Immortal Partners (1/5)

When Link entered the stadium, he squatted down and touched the LOGO in the center of the stadium.

The entire arena shook like an erupting volcano.

Durant looked at Link with envy in his eyes.

Who doesn’t want to be admired? Who doesn’t want to create their own legend in a city?

But Durant will never be treated like this again. Ever since he decided to transfer from Oklahoma City to the Warriors, this image will never have anything to do with Durant.

Yes, he won a championship trophy in Oakland. Next in Brooklyn, he and Irving are likely to achieve greater success.

But no matter how many championships he wins, he will never be treated like Link in a certain arena.

Durant smiled bitterly, even though he and Link were lifelong enemies. But he must also admit that Link's career is really enviable...

Link stood up again, and the lights on the scene turned back on.

Of course, the game doesn't start here yet. Next, a championship ring awarding ceremony will be held at FedEx Arena.

Both Randolph and Tony Allen, who have retired, came to the scene to receive the final honors of their careers.

Dinwiddie also temporarily returned to the Grizzlies and accepted the championship ring with Link and the others.

After the award ceremony, Dinwiddie and Link hugged affectionately.

Dinwiddie regretted that he could not continue to play side by side with Link in the last year of his career.

But as an opponent, he will let Link enjoy the opening game of his retirement year!

"Don't blame me for not winning the championship in the last year, Link." After the hug, Dinwiddie became serious. He knows that he is now a Nets player.

"You brat, I think you're a little carried away. Are you competing with me for the championship? How much did you drink last night?" Link didn't show any mercy and immediately started trash-talking his former little brother.

The two looked at each other and smiled, but their eyes were full of fire.

As rivals, they began to have a bad feeling between them.

The glorious championship ring awarding ceremony ended.

Link has become the player with the most rings among active players.

He is the undoubted "King of the Ring" among active players.

In NBA history, Link, like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jordan, Pippen and other legendary superstars, is tied for fifth in the championship ring rankings.

Link's historical status no longer needs too much debate.

Of course, the highlight of today is still the game itself.

After all this is over, the two sides quickly begin to warm up, and the new Grizzly Bear will stand in front of everyone for the first time.

After the warm-up, Link went to the commentary table and shook hands with 86-year-old Hubie Brown.

The old man originally wanted to retire this year, after all, he is almost 90 years old.

Even just serving as a commentator is not an easy task for an almost 90-year-old man.

Brown's commentary career has spanned more than 50 years, dating back to the 1970s. He is almost a living fossil in the NBA.

When Link shook hands with Hubie Brown, Old Hubie even had some difficulty standing up.

He had indeed reached the age to retire, but after hearing that this was Link's last season, Hubie Brown changed his mind and signed a one-year contract with ESPN again, delaying his retirement plan.

He wanted to witness Link's last year with his own eyes, and then leave this world with Link.

Hubie Brown has seen Link's ten years from beginning to end.

He didn't want to miss the end of this glorious career.

From NBA earnings to a courtside commentator's career... Link's influence is everywhere.

After the warm handshake, Link looked at his opponent today for the first time.

The Brooklyn Nets, in Chinese terms, are simply "suddenly rich." Overnight, the Nets became a big money company.

The Nets' starting five, wearing black jerseys, moved closer to the center circle. Their lineup was indeed brilliant.

Kelly Irving, one of the best offensive No. 1 positions in the league.

Potential guard Caris LeVert averaged 13.7 points per game last season.

Marksman Joe Harris shot 47.1% from three-point range last season.

Link's old enemy Kevin Durant, and top blue-collar DeAndre Jordan.

Although this lineup is not as exaggerated as the Warriors back then, the combination is very reasonable and extremely powerful.

As for the Grizzlies, Conley and Gasol are no longer the All-Stars they once were.

Dillon Brooks, the starting No. 2 player, is a nobody in everyone's eyes.

Judging from the lineup on paper, the Grizzlies do not have an advantage.

Both teams are dissatisfied with their rankings in the power rankings. Today, they will take the first step to the top.

And, they are definitely incompatible with each other!

Link stood near the center line and pressed his legs.

At the same time, Kevin Harlan next to Hubie Brown began to raise the topic: "This year, people have great doubts about Link's status. After all, he is no longer the young man in his 20s. Even Jordan, Kobe and James all changed their playing styles when they were Link's age in order to continue to dominate. Moreover, it must be admitted that most stars may have won the championship at this age, but when they won the championship He is not at his personal peak. For example, Garnett, during the Celtics period, cannot be compared with him during the Timberwolves period. During Kobe's last two consecutive championships, he was far less dominant than when he scored 81 points. Strength. I don’t know how prepared Link has been for his 30th year.”

"Link has not experienced a significant decline in his form in the past two years, so I think Link can still dominate the league even if he doesn't change anything." Hubie Brown gave his own opinion. He has never seen it before. A player like Link who has no traces of time left on his body.

Other players who are over 30 years old will give people the feeling that "he is really old".

But for Link, this feeling never appeared.

He still flies around the court like a young man and completes aerial work like a spring man.

Even the slightest trace of decline could not be found at all. The vitality of youth seems to be stirring in Link's body all the time.

The game officially started, and Jordan won the first offensive ball for the Grizzlies.

Kelly Irving took control of the situation, while Durant matched up with Link.

In this way, Joe Harris got the opportunity to hit Gasol in a misplaced position.

Harris ran hard, but Gasol couldn't catch up.

After Harris ran empty outside the right three-point line, Irving's pass was delivered immediately.

Harris was secretly happy, so he pulled it up and threw it!

The Nets' first goal in the new season was created by him.

But just as Harris raised the basketball to shoot, he found himself suddenly enveloped by a shadow.

When I looked up, it was Link!

Joe Harris was a little surprised. He didn't think Link could come over in such a short time to complete the defense.

But at this time, he had no choice. His shooting action was in shape, and he had no time to change the shot into a pass. Even if you force the pass, there is a high chance that you will make a mistake. Instead of doing this, it would be better to vote directly.

Therefore, Joe Harris had no choice but to take action against Link's defense!

The result is obvious. This shooter, who shot 47.1% from three-point range last season, hit the mark on his first shot in the new season!

"Link's help defense is still so perfect, his defense is as perfect as his offense! You see, the skills of most defensive players will decline significantly after they reach 30. Because their lateral speed and reaction speed will Slowed down. But Link, he can still complete such a fast defense."

As soon as Hubie Brown finished speaking, Jokic got the rebound.

Although Jokic is much fatter than during last season's finals and has not fully recovered his figure, this does not affect him from using his talents.

Jokic made a long pass directly from the backcourt and found Link with tacit understanding and accuracy.

Link ran as fast as he could. Behind him, Durant, who was as big as Link, could not run as fast as before.

The two seemed to be five or six years apart, but they were the same age.

Link rushed into the penalty area, and as soon as his front foot touched the free throw line, he suddenly exploded!

Subsequently, the fans at FedEx Arena witnessed a player who was about to retire perform a super long-distance gliding dunk half a step inside the free throw line!

No player who is almost 32 years old can complete such a dunk.

"A beautiful dunk, an actual free throw line dunk! I thought only young people like Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine could do such an action. But Link reminded us, The slam dunk contest only started to become exciting from his time!"

Hubie Brown cheered, and next to him, Kevin Harlan smiled and shook his head.

Link doesn't look like an almost 32-year-old player, and Hubie Brown doesn't look like an almost 90-year-old man.

These two guys are truly a special golden pair.

After the dunk landed, Link roared into the audience behind the backboard.

He is still as fast as he was a few years ago.

Even jumped higher?

Those who were looking forward to a decline in Link's form must be disappointed.

Because they all know that as long as Link can maintain his previous level, the Grizzlies will still be the team with the highest probability of winning the championship in the league.

After all, when Link is around, the formula 1>5 is completely reasonable.

Durant picked up the basketball and gritted his teeth.

Link is still the same Link, and his opponents haven't become weaker at all.

But after looking at his new teammates, Durant quickly relaxed.

He believes that the Nets' counterattack will also be quite fierce.