Link didn't know that he had been regarded as the cornerstone of the team building by a diamond five. Originally, Link had never participated in the matter of selling the Grizzlies. After all, that was the boss's business, and even if the players playing below were anxious, they were still anxious.

Now, Link's attention is all about the Los Angeles Clippers. As the fifth-ranked team in the Western Conference this year, the Clippers are not much different from the fourth-ranked Lakers. Therefore, both the Clippers and the Lakers may reach the third-ranked position in the Western Conference.

In other words, the two teams are now the direct competitors in the rankings. The Grizzlies don’t want to hit the Thunder in the second round, and the Lakers and the Clippers don’t want to hit the Derby in the first round. Therefore, the two teams are eyeing this third position and will definitely fight to the point of not giving in to each other.

Moreover, the Clippers and the Grizzlies had a two-time fight, but they both lost regretfully. Paul and Griffin naturally wanted to seize this opportunity to avenge their previous shame.

The two teams' matches have not started yet, but the first one to come forward to make trouble was DeAndrew Jordan.

"I think Blake and I should be able to easily score in the Grizzlies' interior. We are different from before, and the Grizzlies' interior is different from before. Now Link is the core of the Grizzlies, and we will definitely strive for the interior."

Link remembers that last time Jordan was slapped in the face with a rude statement. Well, this time he was still him.

Sometimes, you really don’t know what Jordan’s brain circuit is like. This guy is just not very “intellectually retarded” when he is on the court, but under the basketball court, Jordan’s “intellectually retarded” is actually no less than Cousins ​​and others.

Of course, Jordan Jr.'s words did not cause much storm. After all, Jordan Jr. is not the protagonist of this game. Secondly, his influence is indeed not great enough.

But his inside partner Griffin has obviously much greater say among the media.

"I will work hard. Since the last time I lost to the Grizzlies, I have been waiting for this opportunity. I am eager to fight the Grizzlies and to prove myself. I believe that as long as we follow the tactics step by step and play our established cooperation, it is not impossible to win the Grizzlies. We have lost two games and will not have a third time."

Griffin's remarks when facing the media are obviously much more mature. After all, he has lost to the Griffin twice this season, and Griffin can't even say harsh words.

Although the tone and words are very peaceful, Griffin's unwillingness and anger can still be seen between the lines.

Last season, he was a popular monster of the NBA. He played 20+10 numbers in the rookie season, which was only available in the epic inside line. He entered the All-Star Game in the first year of playing the NBA. In the dunk contest, basketball fans all over the world were crazy about him.

But what about this year? Everything took a sharp turn. Link, who broke the record of the three-point competition in the All-Star Game, stole the limelight from him. Link, who often won triple-double this season, stole the limelight from him. The Grizzlies' outstanding record also stole the limelight from the Clippers.

It seemed as if after a summer, Griffin and Link had switched positions.

For a person who was once arrogant, it is naturally difficult for him to tolerate being replaced by others.

So today, Griffin’s biggest goal is to calmly help the team win. By the way, overwhelm Link in the data!

Griffin hopes that he is still the strongest player in the 10th class. Everyone is young and full of energy. Who is willing to fall behind?

Wiggins, who "soaked wolfberry in a thermos cup", was after all, a later generation.

Therefore, Link did not relax his vigilance because of Griffin's plain tone in an interview. The Grizzlies did win twice before, and the second time was particularly relaxed.

But this time, from Paul, Griffin, Jordan Jr. to others, they all yearn for victory more than before and will play more fiercely than before.

Even if you face defeated opponents, you have to work diligently.

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The day before the Clippers, after training, Link stayed and finished physical therapy and prepared to go home.

While changing clothes in the locker room, Link saw Jimmy Butler's locker still open.

This is not surprising. Butler, a kid, stayed to practice almost every day. He has not been activated this season and has not received much playing time.

So Link told him, "If you want to sweat in the official competition, you have to sweat in the training hall first."

Since then, Jimmy Butler has become an existence who comes earlier than Link every day and leaves later than Link. Because Link has to play games and has a intensive schedule this season, he naturally cannot compete with Butler.

So Link's name as "the rat in the arena" was only over last year, and this year it was stolen by Jimmy Butler.

I believe that next season, Butler will surprise everyone.

When he thought that he seemed to have become a mentor of a future superstar, Link was secretly proud.

But today, what is unusual is that Marc Gasol's locker is not closed opposite Link!

Since Gasol is a center forward, his legs and feet are loaded larger than everyone else. Therefore, Hollins does not support him in training.

Diligence is good, but if you are injured due to overload exercise, it will be counterproductive.

Look at Yao Ming, it is a pity that he retired early due to various fatigue injuries.

Therefore, Gasol rarely stays for extra training. This is not lazy. After all, Gasol is also very hard-working when training. Not practicing more is just a measure to protect himself.

However, today, Gasol's locker was not closed, and Link instantly wanted to go to the training hall to see it. Marc Gasol, actually stayed to practice more?

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When Link walked into the training hall in casual clothes, sure enough, Jimmy Butler was not the only one who stayed today.

At this time, Gasol Jr. was assisted by trainers to train at low posts.

Gasol had strong hair and hadn't shaved for several months. His beard was as thick as James Harden. In addition, his sweat was covered in his body, Link felt hot when he looked at it.

"Mark, have you forgotten to bring the keys to the house? You haven't left yet?" Link shouted. When Gasol saw that it was Link, he stopped and took a break.

"I'm quite irritated, I want to stay and sweat!"

"Oh? Have you quarreled with your girlfriend?" Link smiled. Why can men get irritated? It's just career and women.

Oh, by the way, Gasol is also likely to be upset about growing potatoes

"No, I just can't wait to fight DeAndrew Jordan. So, come and adapt in advance! Damn, has he figured it out, I am the All-Star center this year, not him!"

Listening to Gasol's answer, Link began to think things became interesting. Jordan's provocation seemed nothing to Link, but in Gasol's view, he was a little disrespectful.

Originally, Gasol Jr. was selected as an All-Star this year, and some people believe that Jordan Jr. is more qualified than him. And what Jordan Jr. said before the game today that he could "beat the Grizzlies inside" is indeed a naked provocation to Gasol Jr.

Many people think that Gasol will not be angry, but in fact he just doesn’t know him enough. If Link wants to evaluate this guy, he is an elegant beast!

His words and deeds, moves and moves are simple and pure, clean and simple. He is smart but not cunning, strong but not reckless. He is slow but rhythmic, he is wild but also rational. He has a kind of carnivorous and beastly elegance in his every move. To a certain extent, Gasol Jr. even has a tone of the city of Memphis.

They are both conservative and radical.

It seems that this time, Jordan Jordan made this elegant beast angry.

"It seems that someone will be unlucky in the penalty area tomorrow." Link patted Gasol's butt, which was the common puffing action of men all over the world.

"Who do you think will be unlucky in the penalty area?" Gasol quipped.

"Anyway, it's not you who is unlucky. Go home early to rest, Mark. So are you, Jimmy." After Link said that, he waved to the two who stayed and practiced.
Chapter completed!