After returning to Memphis from Toronto, Link went to General Manager Chris Wallace's office while he was resting at noon training, where he was about to sign his second ten-day short contract with the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace looks very different from the general manager most people think. He is neither as scheming as Popovich, nor is he as prestigious as Larry Bird, just looking at faces.

Chris Wallace has a round face and her already gray curly hair is very casual. He joined the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007 to replace the resigned "logo man" Jerry West. The biggest deal he has made is to hand over Paul Gasol to the Lakers.

But now, Chris Wallace's deal against Paul Gasol is not that bad, let alone giving in.

"Link, let's sit. The contract is ready, just like the previous one. So today, you don't have to call Jeff Austin here."

As soon as Link entered the door, Chris Wallace kindly asked Link to sit down and handed out the contract. Although Chris Wallace doesn't look so prestigious, at least it's easier to give people a favor than Morey who is cheating.

"You did a good job in the two games this time, and it turns out that you are very compatible with the team. I hope you can continue to be in excellent shape in the next 10-day contract."

"I will, Mr. Chris Wallace." Without Chris Wallace, Link would cherish his second ten-day contract.

After all, if he comes here to sign a contract next time, it will be a guaranteed contract!

"Link, I heard you stay and practice every night?" Just as Link signed the contract, Chris Wallace asked with interest.

"The starting point is lower than others, so you have to make up for it later." Link smiled. When he thought that his abilities could be superimposed, he couldn't help but want to upgrade quickly and develop more skills.

"You know, in the Grizzlies, it's new to have players who are willing to stay and practice. Well, thank you for your signature and trust, Link. I hope that next time you come back, we're discussing the signing until the end of the season."

Chris Wallace mentioned this intentionally or unintentionally, which gave Link a hint that as long as you continue to do your job well, Memphis will not abandon you.

Hearing this, Link was of course very happy. He had just established friendship and tacit understanding with everyone in the Grizzlies, so he naturally didn't want to leave again. So Link stood up suddenly and bowed to Chris Wallace, "Thank you, sir!"

"Those are all you deserve, Link."

Wallace smiled. In fact, if Link hadn't only played two games, he would have wanted to give Link a guaranteed contract to the end of the season today.

But the sample of the two games was too small, and Chris Wallace wanted to see more. Therefore, he issued a second ten-day short contract.

I hope Link will not let him down in the next 10 days.

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The day after signing with Chris Wallace, Link immediately saw news about him in the newspaper.

Most people are still very optimistic about Link's prospects and think he is indeed worthy of the second ten-day short contract.

But some of them think that Link is just a flash in the pan because his physical fitness and athletic ability doom him to become a star.

"As long as everyone studies him thoroughly, he will not be that magical." The person who said this was a Los Angeles media. The arrogant Los Angeles man seemed to have always been less optimistic about such low-level players.

Although Link was a little angry when he said this, he had no intention of having a verbal battle with the Los Angeles reporter. Because at this time, Link was sitting on a plane to Sacramento.

That's right, the third away game, the third away game. Link has been a member of the Grizzlies for more than ten days, but has never played at home.

Many Memphis fans said that they were eager to see the magical rookie's style on site. But unfortunately, enthusiastic Memphis fans have to wait for a few more days.

"Link, do you think this guy is not a bastard?" Just as Link was still fantasizing how popular he was in Memphis, Randolph, who was sitting next to Link, suddenly started to complain with a newspaper.

"Who is the bastard?" Link leaned over and found that the newspaper page was about DeMarcus Cousins.

It turned out that because Randolph scored 37 points and 17 rebounds in the last game, a reporter asked Cousins ​​before the game, "Will Zach bring you huge pressure?"

Cousins ​​is very clear about the character of this guy, Grink. During the King's period, he was simply a barrel of explosives, and he exploded at a glance. So he replied rebelliously, "Pressure? He is old, man. In Sacramento, I will let him know how young inside players play."

It would be fine if Cousins ​​provoked others, but he provoked him was also a bully. To be honest, what Cousins ​​does now is just a small fuss compared to Randolph back then.

Cousins ​​and Randolph formed a bond. The plane was still in the air, and Randolph's heart had already fallen on the court.

"Well, what are you going to do? Are you going to beat him up?"

"That's too bullying because he can't beat me. Man, I'll wait for your pass at mid-range today. If you attract his defense when you break through, you might as well choose to trust me." Randolph said, smiling at Linksiege.

Although the tactics are arranged by the head coach, the players themselves are implemented in detail. Therefore, there are occasionally some small cooperation between players.

Link spread his hands and did he have any reason to refuse the request made by the team boss? Randolph did not ask him to buy hamburgers for the team, so he was worthy of him.

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"Zach Randolph chattered in Cousins' ear, hahahahaha, this is really a showdown between bullies and bullies!"

On the commentary stage, the eyes of both commentators were focused on Randolph and Cousins, and ignored Mark Gasol, who was free throws.

At this time, the game had reached the last 3 minutes of the fourth quarter. After Gasol made two free throws, the Grizzlies only led the Kings by 6 points.

In fact, the Grizzlies' hard strength is above the Kings. After all, the Kings have only had a slim record of 5 wins and 23 losses so far this season.

But due to Cousins ​​and Randolph, both sides were full of gunpowder today. The Kings were very active, and both sides were overwhelmed throughout the game. Therefore, the shooting percentages of both teams were not high.

Rudy Guy, Mike Conley, Gasol Jr. and Mayo, the four of them have a shooting percentage of less than 35% today. If it weren't for Randolph and Link who performed well in rotation time, the Grizzlies might not have even gotten these 6-point advantage.

After Mark Gasol's free throw, the Kings immediately launched a fierce attack. Cousins ​​started to ask for the ball directly outside the three-point line. As a center forward, his ability to hold the ball and break through is very strong. He has scored 21 points and has great confidence.

During this period, Cousins ​​often played in the fourth position, and he and veteran center Dalem Porter always played at the same time.

Therefore, at this time, Cousins ​​was not Gasol Jr., but Randolph.

Randolph did not expect Cousins' breakthrough to be so firm, and he must admit that he is not as flexible as Cousins ​​in his steps.

So, Cousins ​​secretly exerted his arm while accelerating and pushed Randolph aside.

Seeing Cousins ​​rushing towards the penalty area, Rudy Guy decided to go up and make up for defense.

Guy knew very well how bad his performance in the last three games, he was inefficient in scoring in the previous game, and he had to rely on Link to wipe his butt on the defensive end of the game. Today, his shooting percentage almost fell below 30%.

Guy naturally knew all the doubts from the outside world. Therefore, he worked very hard in this game, hoping to restore his reputation and prove himself.

Seeing Rudy Guy coming over, Cousins, who had already been red-eyed, did not slow down. He directly rushed towards Guy and hit Guy's left shoulder hard.

Guy fell to the ground in a panic, and the referee's whistle sounded in time. The offensive foul was made, and the referee was very careful!

"Damn it, this is basketball, not a coward's game! Without physical confrontation, can it be called playing basketball?" Cousins ​​yelled at the referee in dissatisfaction, and then smashed the basketball hard to the ground.

Randolph and others immediately surrounded Guy and prepared to pull him up.

But when everyone arrived, they realized that Guy's problem was not that simple. He covered his left shoulder in pain and gritted his teeth.
Chapter completed!