Six Hundred and Twenty Two: Link Is True and Strict
At Link's camp, we had the highest level of confrontation. While everyone else was getting back in shape, we were already fighting. So the preseason was not difficult for me at all. In an interview, DeMar DeRozan greatly appreciated the benefits of attending Link's training camp.
"It's a place for everyone to improve together. If there is a chance next summer, I will choose to continue to go to Link's training camp." Kings guard Isaiah Thomas laughed.
"Link is an extremely self-disciplined and extremely strong person. Under the atmosphere that he drives, no one wants to be lazy. Link has a natural leadership, which may be why they won the championship last season. "Paul George supported his friend, who believed that his superstar-like performance during the preseason was inseparable from summer training.
Before Link even played a game, he became an instant hit in the United States. It's hard to hear a certain star who can get so many admirations from his peers.
Even Wade, who lost to Link last season, did not hesitate to use his compliments on Link, "He is an excellent player and a great opponent. I benefited a lot from his training camp. Shallow, I believe my form can be greatly improved this season."
It is not easy to get the recognition of opponents. What's more, it is the opponent in the finals.
Now, the China game between the Grizzlies and the Kings has become a lot of attention.
People are eager to see how good Link is as the leader of the training camp.
So in mid-October in Yanjing and Wukesong Stadium, Link felt the enthusiasm of Chinese fans.
"Of course I love it here, I've always considered it my hometown."
"Playing for the Chinese team? If the Basketball Association invites me, I will definitely not refuse."
"I am very grateful for the support of Chinese fans, and I am very proud to be successful in the NBA as a Chinese."
When facing Chinese reporters, Link's fluent Chinese made him crazy to attract fans.
In the eyes of most fans, Link is no different from ordinary Chinese players. Some local Chinese may not speak Mandarin as well as Link.
This year's Asian Championships, the Chinese team was tragically eliminated by Chinese Taipei, which is undoubtedly the darkest night in the history of Chinese basketball.
Seeing Link now, fans can't help but think that if there was Link this year, maybe the results would not be so bad.
But unfortunately, joining Chinese nationality may be one of the most difficult things in the world, and it is not something that fans or Link can join if they want to.
No way, the fans can only transfer their enthusiasm for basketball to Link.
In this game, because Cousins, Thomas and other core members of the King have a good relationship with Link, the game process is also very friendly.
Link played 23 minutes under the spotlight, but in the face of mediocre John Salmons, Link scored 20 points in 23 minutes! He put on a wonderful performance for the Chinese fans who supported him.
Link's state is surprisingly good. He doesn't seem to need to adjust at all, and he can immediately enter attack mode as soon as he comes on the court.
He's a quick breakout, and in the absence of a pick-and-roll, he's often just one step past Themons.
His jumping height seemed more intimidating than before, and he grabbed offensive rebounds on Cousins several times this game.
His shooting is as solid as ever. As long as there is a gap, Cousins is ready to go directly to the basket to pick up the ball.
In only 23 minutes, Link played the psychological shadow of Selmons. Link's excellent state is obvious to all. After watching this game, people can't help but sweat for Leonard.
The opening game was a big challenge for Leonard.
The game went well, but it wasn't completely without episodes. In the last three minutes of the fourth quarter, the otherwise friendly atmosphere was broken by Dellavedova and Thomas.
In a defense, Dellavedova fell to the ground to save the ball,
Without hesitation, he pressed his entire body on Thomas's legs.
The two had a quarrel after a fierce competition on the ground. Dellavedova was a rookie, and Thomas naturally did not allow a rookie to ride on his head. In the end, it was only because of Link's face that the conflict between the two sides subsided.
The Grizzlies also won the game, although in the end everyone remained amicable. But in Link's mind, this matter is not over yet.
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Today's China game can be described as a perfect ending. The Grizzlies won the game, and Link also showed a good enough performance.
People are very curious to know what has become of Link after a summer. Today, everyone got their wish.
After returning to the locker room, everyone was chatting and laughing. Only Link seemed very serious.
Link sat in front of his cabinet, took off his jersey, and looked up at the Australian who looked like a groundhog.
Passionate, hard work, no scruples, and courage, how can small people survive in the NBA? Dellavedova gave everyone the answer.
But Dellavedova is not without his flaws, such as his dirty moves.
Just now Dellavedova pressed down on Thomas's leg without reservation. Thomas was so angry because everyone knew that Dellavedova did it on purpose.
Does it have to be dirty to defend well? The Grizzlies are the best example of this argument.
Tony Allen is famous for being a good but clean defender. Although Link is always talking a lot, he rarely does any unnecessary actions to the opponent. Marc Gasol was the Defensive Player of the Year last season, but he's by no means an interior villain like Laimbeer.
Whether the defense is good or not is completely different from playing cleanly. Indeed, Link sometimes pulls the opponent's jersey, even waving his iron elbow, and he is not a saint.
But Link will definitely not touch on intentionally hurting people, that's the bottom line. Sometimes, deliberately injuring opposing players may indeed give the team an advantage. But such an advantage, Link would rather not.
The charm and honor of competitive sports are not won by dirty and hurtful actions. Link does not allow himself to do this, and he will never allow such people on his team.
"Della." Link sat for a while, calling out Dellavedova's name.
Dellavedova was born in 1990. Because he played four years in college, he is actually not young, not a few years younger than Link.
But as an undrafted rookie, the fourth-year Link can definitely be regarded as Dellavedova's predecessor. What's more, Link is still a star, so Dellavedova is very respectful to Link.
"What's the matter? Link." Dellavedova responded with a smile.
"Go get me a pink schoolbag and come back."
As soon as Link said these words, the entire locker room instantly became quiet.
It is not uncommon for rookie players to be called or teased during their rookie season. Link was stuffed with popcorn in his car back then, and now the highly prestigious Chris Paul had to carry bags for the bosses.
It's normal to make fun of newcomers, but Link's request for Dellavedova is indeed a little weird, and his tone seems to be a little too serious.
"Huh? A pink bag?" Dellavedova was a little at a loss.
"That's right, the pink schoolbag, I bought it for yourself. In the future, if you intentionally hurt someone again in the game, give me the pink schoolbag on my back until the end of the next game. Take it off. The price you pay is nothing compared to the injury."
Link stared at Dellavedova, not shy about pointing out his intentional hurt. As a team leader, Link couldn't turn a blind eye to such a thing. He doesn't care what Dellavedova was like in its original history. But now, Link at least has a chance to change all that.
The Grizzlies have no one to speak, and if anyone speaks for Dellavedova now, it would be the opposite of Link. So, no one said a word.
Dellavedova looked pitifully at the team's "good guy" Iguodala, only to find that Iguodala just kept shaking his head.
"Now, go, don't let everyone wait for you too long." Link waved, Dellavedova could only obediently walk out of the locker room.
An hour and a half later, at the entrance of the Wukesong Stadium, some media photographed Dellavedova on the team bus carrying a pink schoolbag.
Once this photo came out, it was naturally ridiculous. Dellavedova has a solid fire, but it's certainly not the way he wants to become popular.
Two days later, the Grizzlies flew back to Memphis, and preseason training camp continued.
At the end of today's training, Link made a request to fight Dellavedova one-on-one.
Iguodala secretly prayed for Dellavedova in his heart, Link was really strict.
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