One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty-One: Be Careful, George (4/5)

The Los Angeles Clippers brutally tortured the Hawks, causing Sam Smith to say that the NBA is over.

However, this time, not many people followed him.

Many fans said with disdain: "If defeating the Hawks NBA is the finale, then I don't know how many times this season has ended."

"The score of 150 to 101 is indeed an exaggeration, but considering the strength of the Hawks, it is not enough to prove that the Ultimate Clippers are the strongest."

"It doesn't matter. When Durant was still with the Warriors, people also exclaimed that the NBA was over. What's the result? Every year's ending is still defined by the Grizzlies."

It takes courage to go against one of the most popular teams in the world.

Because such a team not only has a lot of sunspots, but also has a lot of fans.

In the past few years, most fans who support Link and the Grizzlies may not be very vocal.

But this year is Link's last year, and if they don't speak up, they will have no chance to speak out for their idol.

Therefore, if you plan to play against Grizzlies and Link this season, you'd better be mentally prepared.

You will find that there are thousands of people who will side with the grizzlies and argue with you.

Although Sam Smith's words caused him to be attacked by fans, everyone also admitted that the Los Angeles Clippers are a strong opponent.

That they were able to suppress the Eagles' scoring while massacring them is enough to show how good a team they are.

They are not as biased as the Rockets, nor are they as old as the Lakers.

Leonard proved last season that he has the ability to compete with Link.

Now, he will lead a stronger team and return to seek revenge on Link.

Coincidentally, this game is on a Saturday. Wait until Monday, and ESPN's latest strength rankings will be released.

In other words, the outcome of this game will most likely directly determine the final ranking of the strength rankings.

Whether Link can bring the Grizzlies back to the top of the strength rankings as he did at the beginning of the season, it can be said that it all depends on the next game.

If the Clippers win,

There is no doubt that they will continue to occupy the top spot.

If the Grizzlies win, with their record, the Grizzlies will definitely achieve a lead.

This attraction, coupled with the fact that the Clippers evolved into the ultimate team at this time, made this game, which had long been planned to be broadcast live across the United States, even more exciting.

Speaking of which, the season has only started for nearly a month, and the Grizzlies have already played several games that were broadcast live across the United States.

Almost every now and then, a blockbuster showdown will take place in FedEx Arena.

Before the start of this game, all major sports media also made preview programs.

We are doing a preview program specifically for a regular season, and this regular season fully meets the specifications of the playoffs.

In the ESPN program, Stephen A. Smith and Lin Midu said frankly: "The opponent in the next game is not trivial. The Grizzlies must show a better state. The most critical moment is that the Clippers must not let the game drag on. Enter the last moment. Otherwise, God knows whether Michael’s mysterious power will affect Link again!”

Stephen A. Smith Although Jordan made a joke at the end, it is not difficult to see his worries.

The Clippers are definitely the Grizzlies' biggest challenger this season. Whether Link's career can be successful in the last year depends largely on whether the Grizzlies can defeat the Clippers.

Stephen A. Smith's preview this time is quite relevant, while some of the preview programs in Los Angeles are completely one-sided ridicule.

"I can't think of any reason for the Clippers to lose. They are too strong! From the starters to the substitutes, everyone is so perfect."

"Leonard is one of the best ball-handling attackers in the league on the offensive end. He can score 1.07 points per possession, second only to Link, Harden and Lillard. Paul George was an MVP candidate last season. One, he has also proven his condition in the three games he has just come back. With such a striker, even Link is helpless!"

Christine Lacey, a famous female host of a basketball talk show and a loyal fan of the Los Angeles team, even said in her own show, "The Clippers championship, I put it here. Even if Link is sitting across from me, I still I’ll still say that.”

The last time Link scored 61 points at Staples, Los Angeles fans have been feeling aggrieved until now.

Obviously they have two of the league's top teams, but Los Angeles is still only a supporting role, and they can still only look up to Link's back.

They are very unwilling to do so, and they really hope that the Los Angeles team can pull Link off.

Therefore, this time almost all fans in Los Angeles support the Clippers.

No matter if you were a Lakers fan before, now, all of Los Angeles is united!

The arrogant attitude of the Los Angeles media has once again triggered a war of words on the Internet.

Sure enough, when the two words Link and Los Angeles are paired together, there will never be a shortage of topics.

Memphis fans and Los Angeles fans were yelling at each other online, and the atmosphere of war has enveloped the entire league.

Fans are thinking that the players on both sides must be at war now and ready to fight.

However, it is not.

On the evening of November 22, the night before the game between the Grizzlies and Clippers, Link invited two Clippers players to his home for dinner.

Moreover, the atmosphere is quite harmonious.

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"Ooh, ooh, ooh!"

In the living room of Link's house, Lin Ling was hitting Harrell's hand in the air with her small fist one after another.

"Come on, little guy, look at you, I bet no boy in school will dare to bully you in the future." Harel looked at Lin Ling with a smile, very happy to be her target.

Link looked at Lin Ling and Harrell who were fighting on the sofa, as if he suddenly returned to the past.

At that time, everyone often came to play at home, and Harrell and Lin Ling became very familiar with each other.

When she heard that Harrell had come to Memphis, Lin Ling clamored to have her long-haired uncle come to her home to teach her how to box.

Not even a kid has feelings for Harel, let alone Link.

Link does hope that Harrell can get a bigger contract, but it is certainly impossible to say that he does not want these former teammates.

Those guys were the ones who accompanied me through the three consecutive championships...

"Why do you want to retire so suddenly?" At this moment, George next to Link spoke.

In addition to Harrell, Link also invited Paul George, a good friend he has known since college.

At this time, George and Link were sitting on the sofa, and George could finally talk to Link about some relatively serious topics.

"It was not a sudden decision. It had been planned for a long time. It was planned before Lin Ling was born. It was only announced this summer." Link smiled. He was already relieved about retiring.

Seeing Link's understatement, George shook his head: "It's so fast, we have reached the age of talking about retirement. The scene of competing in the NCAA with you seems like yesterday. More than ten years have just passed by. And passed."

"What are you feeling all of a sudden? This is not like you, George, be happy." Link patted George on the shoulder, although when he and George were teammates in college, Link was not the Link he is now.

But there are also those beautiful scenes in Link's memory.

And over the years, Link and George have developed a deep friendship. Therefore, he still feels a little nostalgic when thinking about the college years that Link never experienced personally.

Time is illusory, but human feelings are real.

"I'm not sad, I'm just reluctant to say goodbye... I've spent so many years playing basketball with you, and now I have to say goodbye. In the end, I still couldn't catch up with you." George smiled bitterly.

He has been chasing Link since college.

Although George was the most talented player in college, Link, as his senior, was the strongest and most mature player.

In the NBA, George gradually became stronger and matured, but Link created a series of peaks that were difficult for him to climb.

The first championship, the first dynasty, two three-peats... Link winning every year is as natural as the constitution stipulates.

In fact, George had a chance to catch up with Link when he was in the Eastern Conference, but he fell to James for many years and also experienced injuries and team reconstruction.

He had a chance to catch up with Link in the Western Conference, and he even performed at an MVP level last season!

But the Thunder's disappointing performance in the playoffs prevented George from making a splash.

George chased and chased, but found that he and Link were drifting apart.

This summer, George joined the Los Angeles Clippers and teamed up with Leonard.

He thought that he could finally start chasing Link.

However, Link suddenly announced his retirement...

This means that George only has one year to achieve his goal.

He was determined to seize the last chance to catch up with the figure that had been running in front of him for so many years!

He must seize every opportunity, including tomorrow night...

Later in the evening, it was time for the three people to part ways after chatting happily. There is a game tomorrow night, and they must recharge their batteries and get ready.

Link said goodbye to Harrell and George, and their car quickly disappeared into the night. It was only then that Link was finally willing to turn around and go home.

"What did George just say to you?" As soon as Link returned home, Rachel went up to ask curiously.

When they just said goodbye, Link and George talked for a long time at the door.

Link smiled and shook his head slightly: "Nothing special, that guy just wants to win."

Meanwhile, in the car, Harrell asked George the same question.

George looked at his hands and frowned.

"I told him that I will never hold anything back tomorrow. I will play tomorrow night's game as the finals. I hope he will treat me the same way. It is the last year and I want to compete with him to the fullest."

"Then how did Link answer you?" Harrell asked again.

At this time, George's expression was not so serious, but instead showed a smile.

"He said: Be careful, George. By the way, I also told the paralyzed guy that I can't let you win. Not just tomorrow night, but this season."

George shook his head, Link was still as brave as before.

But this year, Link's biggest enemy is George himself.

Even if this is Link's last year, George will not give up the victory.

The 1,000-meter long run chasing Link only has the last straightaway left, and it’s time to start sprinting.