417: Have an appointment
"Memphis Grizzlies solved the Knicks in the third quarter and won eight consecutive victories!"
"The eight-game winning streak starts, and the golden age of Memphis is here!?"
"Link scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, and his all-round data beat Cameron Anthony! The best of the West Week defeated the best of the East Week, and Link was unstoppable!"
The next day, the Memphis Grizzlies once again became the hottest team. 105 to 95, the scores didn't seem to be too big. But fans who have watched the game know that the Knicks were extremely passive by the Grizzlies.
Of course, the outside world did not unanimously give the Grizzlies a positive review. At the post-match press conference, Cameron Anthony said, "We lost inexplicably because we were yelled about many inexplicable fouls."
New York media also made excitement, "Three players committed 5 fouls, which was incredible. This was a shameful game, and the referee was the best player of the night."
However, Anthony and the New York media's defense of themselves are actually not very tenable. Because anyone with discerning eyes can see that the Knicks' moves in that game were indeed very big, and the referee just enforced the law impartially.
In addition to ordinary fouls, the Knicks also had three other technical fouls. This was either because of the big moves or because of squirting trash talk.
So, despite trying hard to defend, the Knicks still did not escape the fate of being taken out by major media the next day.
After defeating the New York Knicks, the Grizzlies finally got a break. They only played eight games at the beginning of the new season, but the Grizzlies basically met with several strong teams.
In 8 games, the Clippers, Rockets, Heat, Thunder and Knicks, their opponents are strong in 5 games, which is a huge test for the physical and psychological aspects of Grizzlies players.
However, after playing against the Knicks, the situation improved. In the remaining games in November, the Grizzlies' opponents were the Bobcats, Nuggets, Lakers, Cavaliers and Raptors. Among them, the Lakers and Nuggets are also notoriously difficult to deal with.
But after all, it's better than playing James and Durant and Anthony after playing Durant.
After defeating the Knicks, the media not only lamented the Grizzlies' strong strength this season, but also discussed Link's progress.
His ability to win against top small forwards in three consecutive games has made many experts feel incredible.
"Victory? Please, if Andrelu Iguodala weren't there, do you think Link could win?"
"Link's performance is really great, but to be honest, his teammates also make a big contribution. So we can't say that Link beats James, Durant and Anthony, but the Grizzlies beat them."
"In the game against the Heat, Link should thank Nick Young for his incredible hit rate. When playing against the Thunder, Link should thank Jimmy Butler who suddenly stood up and beat the Knicks. Link should thank the referee for his whistle. He won? What did he win?"
Many people say that Link is not really defeating these three top small forwards. After all, it is not easy to get people to accept that a undraft is so powerful.
Link didn't feel angry about those voices that deny themselves. Some people discussing you prove that you are already famous.
Otherwise, why don’t people compare Ronnie Brewer with James?
The words from the outside world did not affect Link's mood at all. He set off to the airport happily and prepared to fly to Charlotte with the team.
When I went out, I even hummed a little song.
But Link was in such a good mood, not just because he beat the Knicks and Anthony.
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Stevens deliberately led the players to Charlotte a day in advance to free up enough training time.
So in the afternoon, the Grizzlies players were already training in the No. 2 Training Hall of Time Warner Center in Charlotte.
Since the Bobcats left the group of Gerald Wallace, their results that had finally improved have declined again.
Last season, the Bobcats ranked last in the league. They only won 7 shameful games throughout the season. Even in a shrinking season, it was really too exaggerating to win only 7 games in a season.
Even more unlucky, the crazy Bobcats have not yet drawn the No. 1 pick. So they can only watch the super genius Anthony Davis go to New Orleans. They settled for the second best, winning Kentucky forward Michael Kidd Gilchrist.
Although the two are only one pick apart, as far as possible, Gilchrist and Anthony Davis' talent is not at the same level at all.
Therefore, even with two new players, Kemba Walker and Gilchrist, the Bobcats' record this season is quite urgent. If nothing unexpected happens, they are going to sign the No. 1 pick again.
But even when facing such a weak team, Stevens did not relax. It is best not to lose a game that should not be lost.
Stevens can't stand the gutter capsized.
Therefore, the training of Grizzlies players is still the same, but the intensity is not that high.
After a while of training, the media opening hours were also reached.
Stevens was surprised to find that even on the away game, there were many reporters who came to the training hall to interview, and there were more reporters who came to interview the home team.
The bobcat is so miserable.
"Hey, look at it." Just as the reporters were looking for someone to interview, Randolph poked Tony Allen next to him with his elbow and pointed at Link.
"What are you looking at? I found out why you are so interested in Link, so you can just move to his house."
"Damn, look at the female reporter who interviewed Link! Are you familiar with it?"
"Which? Hey, isn't that Rachel Demita? Why did he follow him to Charlotte again?" Teacher Tony, who was just serious, instantly started to gossip.
"Hehe, I'll just say it! This season, they have met more and more frequently. Ouch!"
Tony Allen patted Randolph's head, "It's up to you, look at your scathing look, like a paparazzi."
"Tsk, or we'll take a gamble?"
"Okay, okay, no, I mean, it's okay to play with you." As soon as he heard the word "gambling", Tony Allen couldn't help but feel excited.
"Betting $1,000, I dare say that boy Link definitely has an affair with her!"
"Born, OK, deal!"
After the interview, everyone ran together several tactics, and today's training ended here.
At night, players can move freely in Charlotte. Stevens is looser than Hollins. However, Stevens also has his own rules: no drinking, no staying up late, no overeating, this is the most basic thing.
While changing clothes in the locker room, Randolph winked at Tony Allen. Teacher Tony approached Link and began to stumble on his words.
"Just change your clothes? Don't practice more today?"
"Practice more? We'll have to play tomorrow? Besides, this is the home court of the Bobcats, and they may not leave it here until night." Link answered, put on casual clothes.
"Then let's play games together at night!"
"Tony, what do you want to say?" Link looked at Teacher Tony with contempt, "You never play games! Tell me, are you having any intentions with a fat man?"
The entire locker room laughed, and Randolph whistled, pretending that he was not the fattest one in the locker room.
"No, no attempt is not to be done. It's just that I'm not familiar with the place here, I'm bored, I want to find you to go out and have fun."
"You guys go Tony, I've got an appointment tonight."
"Who with!" Tony Allen immediately came to his senses. This was related to the $1,000 bet!
Link did not answer, but walked out of the locker room with a pleasant smile.
Randolph looked at Tony Allen and shrugged, "You owe me $1,000 now."
"Bad, what if he's going out with his friends?" Tony Allen was still struggling.
"Have you ever heard of Link having friends in Charlotte? Even if there is, you told me that kid is dressed so handsomely to meet a man?"
Link, who had already walked out of the locker room, didn't know that he had become a bet between Randolph and Teacher Tony. He just took out his cell phone and sent a text message to Rachel with his private number.
Chapter completed!