"You've been fighting the Christmas war for so many years, aren't you used to it?"

James took the initiative to come to the door, and it was impossible for Link to ignore them. So, Link could only watch Durant leave with a resentful look in his eyes, and then chatted with James.

"It's not going to be with your family for Christmas, no matter how many times you don't get used to it. And in the past few years I've been playing Christmas games at home, but this year I'm in Memphis. My family won't walk with me, and to be honest, it's really irritable. ”

"No way, I remember last Christmas when we were lucky enough to have a couple of days off. But this year, it's Christmas time. Link doesn't want to play on Christmas either, but who calls the Grizzlies the hottest team in the league right now?

So, Link told George this summer. As long as your strength is strong enough, even if you play in a small city, you are not afraid of losing attention.

Among the teams participating in this year's Christmas game, the Thunder, Spurs and Grizzlies are all small-ball city teams. As it turned out, this was no accident.

Of course, if you want to consider factors other than basketball, it's better to be in a big city. For example, in the original history, Iguodala chose to go to the Warriors, not only for basketball reasons, but also for his own business reasons. In San Francisco, Iguodala has created a business empire of his own.

But for a person like Link, who just wants to play basketball, it's no different in Los Angeles than in Memphis.

"Yes, yes, this Christmas, I'm the only one with you, hahahaha. Dwayne has been talking about you a lot this season, and he's benefited greatly from attending your training camp this summer. He tells me every day, tells me how strong you are. A week later, will I be able to feel that power? Link. ”

James said, his smile fading away.

The league's No. 1 throne is threatened, do you think James is really willing? He's just not like Durant and Beal. Simmons will show his unwillingness directly.

He has always been committed to being a "perfect" athlete and a good gentleman. But that doesn't mean James doesn't want to kick Link's ass.

"I think you will, LeBron. By the way, tell Dwayne and tell him Merry Christmas. ”

James is a little confused, Merry Christmas? What do you mean?

The mutual spraying between two competitors who don't want to bring the contradiction to the surface is really unpredictable.

But it didn't matter, a week later, when Link and James met again.

They don't have to be so inhibited about each other anymore.

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The Grizzlies have two games to play before the start of the Christmas game. Both games were on the road, against the Mavericks and Knicks.

In these two games, the Grizzlies have a record of one win and one loss. Against the Mavericks, even Nowitzki and Monta. Ellis combined for 38 points, but he still couldn't escape the doom.

Under Ellis's absent-minded defense, Conley scored 25 points with ease. Coupled with Link's 28 points, it's enough for the calf to drink a pot.

The Mavericks have fallen rapidly since their peak in 11 years and are one of the fastest-depressed defending champions in NBA history. In the first year after winning the championship, they were able to play in the playoffs, and last season the Mavericks simply didn't even make the playoffs.

This season, the Mavericks' playoff prospects remain worrying. In the face of this team that once eliminated itself, the Grizzlies did not relent, and won easily.

But the big battle in New York didn't go well. Anthony finally scored a game on Link's head this time, and he scored 38 points in the game, which was the highest score he had ever scored against Link in his career!

Anthony was in good shape today, although the number of shots was still unbalanced, but unlike in the past, this time Anthony was able to shoot the ball and the shooting percentage was high.

In addition to Anthony, "as long as you don't every day All-Stars". Smith also performed bravely, shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range and scoring 22 points from the field.

On the other hand, the Grizzlies, although Link's 32 points against Anthony Biao, the Grizzlies are missing one today. Characters like Smith. Nick. Young got a lot of playing time today, but couldn't get it.

In the end, the Grizzlies lost by four points at Madison Square Garden to claim their second loss of the season.

After this match, Anthony couldn't say how excited he was. Ever since Link entered the Alliance, he hasn't had any good fruit to eat every time he has faced Link.

From the Nuggets to the Knicks, from the West to the East, Link has always been a lingering haze for Anthony. As a "social person", Anthony has been repeatedly humiliated by Link's trash talk.

Today, Anthony finally raised his eyebrows. In the Christmas game a few days later, the Knicks' opponent is the Thunder, and Anthony will also face another new era super forward Durant.

The victory in this game undoubtedly gave Anthony great self-confidence. Link has it all figured out, are you afraid you won't be able to handle Durant?

As for Link's side, he was not as unhappy with the loss in this game as he was when he lost to the Thunder. After all, the Knicks are not the Grizzlies' sworn enemies, and he and Anthony can't meet a few times a season, so they can't make trouble.

That's an ordinary loss in 82 regular-season games, and that's it.

But Bill. Simmons doesn't think that guy, it's rare to encounter this kind of thing, Simmons naturally took advantage of the topic to play a hand and opened the black fiercely.

But contrary to Simmons' expectations, his attack on Link didn't make any waves this time. His column didn't become popular because of this, but rather a bit of a decline in clicks.

Simmons realizes that going to Darklink now is no longer supportive from the fans. Because everyone knows that Link won't keep losing like this.

Simmons just posted an article by Dark Link, and the next day, the NBA officially announced the results of the second round of voting for the All-Star Game.

In Simmons' article, he predicted that Link would be overtaken by James, Durant and Kobe, and would be "in cahoots" with Jeremy Lin in the fourth and fifth positions.

However, the result was that Link still led the league with 854,000 votes. The second-placed James and Link are not far apart, only 4,000 votes apart. But even then, he could only settle for second place.

As for Kobe Bryant and Durant, they haven't even reached 800,000 votes yet, and they are still stuck in the 700,000 range. Not to mention surpassing Link, they can't even do it if they get close.

The third-ranked Durant is 70,000 votes short of Link, and the fourth-ranked Kobe Bryant is 120,000 votes behind!

Link and James are completely unique gears, and they don't have to worry about being overtaken by others at all.

At this point, Bill. Simmons was completely speechless. Even if Link doesn't make a move, he will clean him up.

NBA legend, Hall of Famer, one of the top 50 superstars. Thomas, after the results were announced, sarcastically mocked Simmons.

"Do you think you're really omniscient? No, you're just an opportunist. Sensationalism is how you make money. And Link, he's a really great player. You and him are not on the same level at all. So, shut your stinky mouth! ”

Isaiah. Thomas helped Link speak, but it wasn't surprising. First, he was also killed by Bill. The object of Simmons' long-term smear. Thomas's poor performance during his tenure as general manager, even after so many years, is still ridiculed by Simmons from time to time.

The second reason is that Link made Jordan lose in the gambling game, which made Thomas appreciate Link even more.

Overnight, Bill. Instead, Simmons became the object of scorn by everyone. Simmons knew that this time he would have to be quiet for a while. Otherwise, it is equivalent to pushing yourself into the fire pit.

"This kid is frighteningly popular now, and there are so many people defending him after losing." Look at Bill. Simmons was angry from all sides, and James felt sad for Simmons.

"With more votes than you, can you not be popular? But after today, people are paying more attention to the Christmas war. The final matchup between the first and second All-Star votes is a gimmick just to think about. Wade smiled beside James, this year's Christmas battle may be more tragic than in previous years.

"By the way, Link asked me to give you a message. He asked me to tell you, Merry Christmas. ”

"Merry Christmas?" Wade frowned, after this summer, his personal relationship with Wade is good.

Given Link's character, he shouldn't have said good things about his opponent before the big fight.

And it's just a Merry Christmas, do you need someone else to talk? If Link really wants to bless him, he can text and call.

"What do you mean?" Wade looked confused.

James spread his hands and shook his head, "Who knows, no matter what, Dwayne." ”

James clenched his fists and his expression became serious, "This season, I won't be destroyed by him again." ”

LeBron never shows his desire to win, but this guy has a black hand under a smile.