One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six: I Chose to Let Go

The attention of the game was completely beyond the expectations of the Bucks players.

The most depressing thing is that the Bradley Center seems to have completely become the home of the Grizzlies.

From the commemorative short film before the start of the game, to the lively appearance ceremony...

Even Antetokounmpo, the king of Milwaukee, never got that kind of treatment.

Most of the fans at the scene were cheering for Link, and the stars who came from afar were almost all surrounded by Link.

The Bucks didn't feel like they were playing at home at all, and they were almost all sentenced to death from the start.

Yeah, everyone took this game as Link's opener.

This also means that everyone defaults that the Bucks will definitely lose today.

After all, if the Bucks had won today, Link's career wouldn't have ended there.

Playing a game that the whole world believes you will lose, you can tell how frustrated the Bucks players are.

If it is normal, the Bucks players will definitely rise up and resist, making people all over the world who don't think highly of themselves stunned.

But this time, the Bucks are really not confident.

In the previous three games, they have been completely beaten by the Grizzlies.

Especially in the third game, despite the overwhelming feeling and the original advantage, Link was still counterattacked with a magical performance of 50 points in a single game, which was a great blow to all Bucks players.

They are destined to be only a foil today. This young team, which is playing in the finals for the first time, no longer has the confidence to resist.

So this game will be a complete retirement performance!

During the scrimmage, Antetokounmpo was completely absent-minded.

If it's just a foil in the regular season, it doesn't matter. For example, when Kobe and Wade retired, their opponents didn't care much about winning or losing.

Because for most teams, winning or losing the last game of the regular season doesn't matter.

Instead of fighting for a head and blood, it is better to send the legends a favor.

But today is the finals!

In the finals, you said to just give up, it seems a little unreasonable. But you have to say resistance, the Bucks have no room for resistance now...

It was destined to be a shameful day for the Bucks players.

Just as Antetokounmpo was cranky, the referee threw the ball into the air.

Due to lack of concentration, Antetokounmpo failed to even beat Jokic in the scrimmage this time!

Jokic put the ball directly into Link's hand, and immediately, at least half of the fans in the audience stood up.

Michael Jordan was caught in the crowd, holding his chin.

The cheers around him reminded him of his glorious years.

Another legend...?

Link also lived up to everyone's expectations. As soon as he came up, he hit Antetokounmpo with his iconic back jumper.

Kobe Bryant smiled and applauded hard. Link was one of the few masters of post ups among active players. And it all started from their first all-star encounter.

At that time, Kobe did not expect that the Grizzly No. 0 would actually come to practice in the early morning. He couldn't have imagined that this No. 0 would actually come to this point.

After that, Antetokounmpo's soft breakthrough was blocked several times by Link.

Today's Antetokounmpo doesn't have the same strong desire to score as in the previous three games. Link can clearly feel it, and his momentum is almost negligible.

But Link still didn't get angry with Antetokounmpo, seized Antetokounmpo's distraction, Link resolutely stuck out his arm and successfully completed the steal!

"Hahaha, that kid was robbed by me like this when he first came." Tony Allen in the luxurious private room smiled and clapped his hands, recalling the time when he and Link were training defense. The tough guy on the court couldn't help but rosy eyes.

Link moved quickly with the ball, and his steals created a very delicate counterattack opportunity for himself.

But when Link pushed beyond the 3-point line, he made a sudden stop and then shot confidently.

It was an unreasonable shot, but none of the people on the scene thought it was a problem.

Especially Dinwiddie, who came to the scene, raised his arms in advance when Link shot.

Link and him in the training hall day after day, tirelessly practicing three-point shooting, so that Dinwiddie has benefited to this day.

He didn't forget how he changed from a blacksmith who shot less than 20% of his three-pointers to the now threatening combo guard from beyond the three-point line.

He couldn't have done it without Link's encouragement and teaching. Link's three-point level is definitely underestimated.

Because other aspects of him are really outstanding.

"brush!"

Sure enough, Link's emergency stop three-pointer in the quick counterattack went into the net.

Dinwiddie is bouncing up and down, and there's nothing happier than experiencing his idol's retirement battle in person.

"He shouldn't have left, he really shouldn't have left. He's still the best player in the league, he's still the best athlete on the planet. Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, including Giannis now, are still no match for Link."

Mike Brin shook his head and sighed, Link's back at the peak, I'm afraid no one can climb over.

"However, we respect Link's decision. Now, enjoy Link's final performance."

The few rounds after Link's opening have already set the tone of the game.

This is a personal performance belonging to Link. Although it is not as exaggerated as Kobe's game, almost all of it is played by him alone. After all, this is still the finals, and the defensive intensity is different.

But Link is definitely the absolute protagonist of today. As long as there is a chance, Link is basically singles.

Beautiful fading, soft shooting touch, terrifying hang levers, and powerful dunks... Link is simply a basketball encyclopedia.

As long as you can imagine the skills, he can demonstrate it to you in practice.

Michael Jordan couldn't help but wonder if he and Link had met in the '90s...who would end up being greater?

Time passed quickly, and when everyone was immersed in Link's performance and couldn't extricate themselves, the game time also came to the end relentlessly.

At this point, the Grizzlies had a 24-point lead over the Bucks, with only 20 seconds left in the game.

The last 20 seconds of Link's career!

After Conley got the ball beyond the arc, he passed it back to Link.

At this point, the audience stood up. Including the Bucks fans, including all the stars present, including Adam. Joke, including Michael Jordan!

Link has scored 43 points today, and his scoring performance is simply stunning.

Everyone felt that Link would play this last ball. With his character, he is sure to offer one final highlight of his career.

Everyone held their breath, waiting to see the last offense of Link's career.

Antetokounmpo is also on guard, he doesn't want to be too casual. Link's last attack, his way of expressing his respect, was to never release water.

Link keeps dribbling from beyond the arc, keeps dribbling.

15 seconds in, he's still dribbling.

After 10 seconds, Link still had no intention of making any moves.

7 seconds...6 seconds...5 seconds!

Everyone felt that Link should move, and he liked to attack in the last 5 seconds.

Link really moved!

But surprisingly, Link did not break through the offense, nor did he pull up a jumper.

I saw Link leaned over slightly, put the ball on the ground, and let the orange basketball roll out of the field and slide out of the field.

It's like... Himself!

Then, an electronic buzzer sounded and the game was over.

The Memphis Grizzlies won a historic four-peat, and Link successfully won his seventh O'Brien Cup.

But now, no one cares about that.

Link looked at the basketball that rolled off the court, took a deep breath, and turned to hug his teammates one by one.

Most people didn't realize what was going on. Why didn't Link do anything in the last attack?

But Mike Brin, who was behind the commentary, shook his head and laughed.

In Link's last round in the NBA, he chose to put it down.

His ten-year career, everything he created, belongs to his era, and just now, Link has truly let go.

In this way, he bid farewell to his ten years.

In the fall of 2010, when an obscure undrafted player put on a Grizzlies jersey and stepped into the NBA arena, people may not have thought that a legend is about to begin.

Ten years later, in the summer of 2020, this legendary story finally came to an end.

The game is over, the saga is over.

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