Five Hundred and Seventy-Nine: The Best Player, the Best Team

Let's keep improving ourselves this summer, George. "

After thinking about it, Link finally only sent this sentence to George after the game.

Link originally thought of more words of comfort, one of which even typed a few hundred words.

But Link finally deleted all those comforting words, and only posted the one just now.

It is not difficult for Link to understand George's current mood. He and his teammates have already packed their bags to fly to Memphis. They must be full of good hopes for this June.

However, what greeted them in the end was a brutal and bloody massacre.

Link also experienced such moments, he fell to the conference finals two years in a row. Before Game 7 last season, Link thought he and the Grizzlies would have a wonderful and honorable June.

However, with the loss of Game 7, it all evaporated.

Link still remembers that there were many people comforting him at that time, including George. Of course Link was grateful for these comforts, but he didn't really need them much.

Link had an idea in his mind at the time-try to "torture" himself in the summer, and come back to kill the Thunder the next year.

As a result, he did.

Therefore, Link did not comfort George, but let him continue to improve with himself in the summer.

Link believes that this is what George wants most now.

"That's what I mean, man." After a while, Link received a reply from George.

Link smiled slightly. He was Paul George, a warrior who did not bow down to fate.

Instead of worrying about George, Link should worry about himself now.

The next face-to-face with James is himself!

Thousands of miles away, the American Airlines Center Arena, although the game has ended, but the Heat fans have not left, still cheering in the stands.

For the third year in a row, the Miami Heat are going to the Finals, can they not be excited?

On the court, James is being interviewed by reporters. Today, James scored 32 points and 8 rebounds, and his performance is still strong. People said at first that he would be the stepping stone on Paul George's road to fame, but it turns out that Jiang is still old and hot.

"Congratulations, LeBron, it was a great win! No one thought that a Game 7 would end up like this. What do you have to say about this win?"

"It's a good sign that we all contributed. As long as we're close together, nothing is impossible. The Pacers are a great opponent, but I'm glad we It stuck to the end in the end.”

James' answer was watertight, with references to teammates, opponents and victories. He's not the type to get emotional easily, and the word maturity is reflected most vividly in James.

"Three days later, the Finals will start at FedEx Arena in Memphis. The Grizzlies have been very strong this year, and they have only lost one game in the playoffs. Link was selected to the Double First Team this year and is 10 minutes away from MVP. Only 9 votes away. What do you think of the next opponent?"

The question silenced James for a few seconds, and no one knew what James was thinking during those few seconds. Perhaps, in reviewing the grizzly-like offensive.

"The Memphis Grizzlies are very strong and the next round of the series is going to be pretty tough for sure. But I said, as long as we all stick together, there's nothing we can't do. No matter who the opponent is, our goal is to A champion."

James finished, nodded politely, and turned to leave.

James thought it was incredible. Who would have thought that two little guys from the University of Fresno would bring him such a big trouble.

This has just finished George, and it's time to face Link again.

Heat No. 6 knows very well that Link and the Grizzlies are opponents he has never seen in the East.

The Heat played the Bucks in the first round, there is nothing to say, the Bucks and the Heat are not at the same level.

In the second round against the Bulls, the Chicagoans were tenacious,

But after all, there is no Ross, no superstar. How far can a team win with the explosion of "Little Potato" Nate Robinson?

As for the Pacers in the just-concluded series, playing a team with no shortcomings, the Heat almost overturned.

And what about the Grizzlies? Not only do they have no shortcomings in the five positions, but also the quasi-superstar Link exists!

James began to pay attention to Link very early, and he had long regarded Link and the Grizzlies as imaginary enemies in the finals. In the showdown between Link and Durant, James didn't miss a game.

That 50-point battle was even more shocking to James.

The Grizzlies and Link, James is under great pressure when he thinks of this opponent.

After the game, at the award ceremony of the Eastern Conference champion, James smiled reluctantly.

He knew very well that even greater difficulties were waiting for him. Now, it's not too early to be happy.

But again, he hopes the Grizzlies don't get too happy too soon. Because the Miami Heat are not easily defeated.

James is ready to be in full swing, and I hope Link is also ready.

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The day after the Eastern Conference finals ended, fans around the world were excited.

0VS6, Link VS James, the first and second MVP, the first and second matchup in the regular season record, is finally going to be staged.

"This year's Finals will undoubtedly be a showdown between the two best players and the two best teams."

"It's definitely going to be a great series, and no one can predict who will be the winner."

"The Miami natives have experienced the power of Fresno University players, and now, James is about to face the strongest Fresno graduate in history!"

The media around the world began to build momentum for the finals, and the best players and the best teams finally met.

However, due to Iguodala's injury, there are still a large number of people who are more optimistic about the prospects of the Heat. They just need to grab a win at FedEx Arena, and the whole series will move in a direction more favorable for the Heat.

"Last season, the young Kevin Durant was also unbeatable. People said that his time had come. However, James ended the dream of young people. I think this year, Link may also be on the Heat. Pay the tuition. He's still too young, he's even a year younger than Durant, and he's got a long way to go."

"Iguodala has determined that he will not be able to play in the first two games, which is a huge blow for the Grizzlies. Although Iguodala's numbers during the regular season were unremarkable, he contributed a lot in the Western Conference finals. ."

"Link will play hard in the first two games, and Iguodala may not be able to enter the state immediately after returning. After all, he is also playing in the finals for the first time."

Iguodala's problems put the Grizzlies at a disadvantage in the media's reputation.

Iguodala was anxious to see it, and he was eager to play now. But there is no way, this limping appearance, what is the use even if you play?

In the training hall at FedEx Arena, Link didn't care about those voices.

He's still working hard, working hard with Jimmy Butler.

"Too slow, too slow! Do you think James and Wade would treat you so tenderly? Your defense is just right for the WNBA!"

Link's roar reappeared in the training hall, and in front of him was a panting Jimmy Butler.

Everyone laughed, they were already used to this kind of picture.

"Come again!" Butler didn't find a reason for himself, and he didn't care if he was a guy who could score 50 points on Durant's head.

There is no excuse or reason for failure, and Butler knows this well.

Link grabbed the basketball with one hand and walked beyond the three-point line, and the two-person duel continued.

This time, Link's breakthrough was blocked by Jimmy Butler. But Link was not forced to stop, but leaned on Jimmy to turn around and successfully cut to the basket!

"That guy was too harsh on Jimmy." Tony Allen shook his head. He was not so harsh on Link back then.

"Harsh? Andre isn't here, Jimmy is going to play against James or Wade. Now, do you still think Link is harsh?" Randolph was too aware of Link's careful thinking, he would rather Butler He was blown up by himself, and he didn't want to see him shredded like waste paper by James and Wade after he played.

Link made a layup immediately after the breakthrough, but this time, he did not score easily. Butler jumped up and gave Link a strong confrontation in the air.

Although he failed to block the shot, Link failed to control the layup due to his unstable center of gravity. He hit the side edge of the basket and failed to hit!

At the same time, Link fell to the ground, and Jimmy Butler completed a tough and successful defense!

"Fuck, that's how it should be! Take good care of Jimmy, but, damn... Pull me up, it hurts to death." Link shouted excitedly even though he was hit hard enough.

"Hey, I didn't fall." Butler reached out and lifted Linka up, with an undisguised joy on his face.

Link said, Jimmy Butler is a very simple person. This simplicity does not mean that he is "stupid", but the kind of dedication to basketball.

He doesn't care about the so-called sophistication or what the outside world thinks of him. He only cares about his own goals and whether he can win.

He trains alone on the court, regardless of outside noise, regardless of painful experiences, he only cares about basketball.

So, even with the Finals around the corner, Butler doesn't have any nerves. He couldn't hear all the sounds from the outside world.

He doesn't care if his opponent is Link, James or Wade, he just knows to do his best.

It is this trait that makes him grow rapidly. Link has to admit that every time he faces Butler on the training ground, it is not easy for him.

After Link got up, he punched Butler lightly in the stomach. Although the strength is not large, but because Butler is unprepared, it will still feel a little pain.

"Now, we're even. Come on, next round!"

Seeing that Link and Butler were "tormenting each other", Randolph pouted.

The Heat thought they would have an advantage against the Grizzlies without Iguodala? In this way, maybe not necessarily...