1022: Grizzly bear at the Olympics
When Dinwiddie's final shot stumbled out of the frame, Link felt as if his heart was shaking with the basket.
94-89, Dinwiddie hit 89 of his 100 three-point shots, and was only five short of tying with Link!
Link was quite surprised by this.
Even Link, a "pervert", felt that Dinwiddie's progress was a bit incredible.
It's only been a few days? Dinwiddie's shooting consistency from beyond the three-point line has improved by leaps and bounds.
A few days ago, Link remembered that the disparity between Dinwiddie and himself was still quite huge.
On the first day, the score was 95-61. The next day, 97 to 67. On the third day, 93-69......
For so many days, Link had never hit less than 90 on a single day. And what about Dinwiddie? He couldn't see Link's taillights all the time.
But before you know it, Dinwiddie's three-point shooting is increasing every day.
It wasn't until today that Link suddenly discovered that Dinwiddie was already so accurate!
Hit 89 of 100 three-point attempts, which isn't really great when unguarded.
After all, Arenas and Linkby, who have been retired for a long time, scored more than 90 points with any shot.
But now, Dinwiddie's three-point shot is definitely no longer without threat. If anyone dares to let him go beyond the three-point line next season, he will definitely be punished severely.
"Damn, I'm losing again!" Dinwiddie crossed his waist and shook his head, he had to stay and practice again after training this afternoon.
For so many days, he hadn't won against Link once.
Link pouted, he is a two-time MVP winner in a row, a superstar who has been selected for the double team for four consecutive years, and led the team to complete a three-game championship just a year ago.
Isn't it normal for a small bench who averaged less than 10 points per game last season to lose to himself?
But in Dinwiddie's view, this is not normal at all. He didn't think he was going to have to lose to Link.
This terrifying competitiveness reminded Link of the 24th who invited him to be the spokesperson for the drink.
"It's perverted, Link. How did you do that? Why do you make more than 90 pitches every time? It's incredible. Dinwiddie shook his head and thought in pieces.
Link was speechless, isn't Dinwiddie himself 90 short of one today?
It seems that Nash's careful guidance has been very useful. Good coaching, combined with Dinwiddie's own hard work, has made him go faster and faster on the road to rebirth.
In fact, with the exception of Dinwiddie, the progress of others during this period was also very obvious.
Josh. Richardson's defensive prowess is getting better and better, and next season, he will be a formidable 3-and-D wing.
Harrell spent the day practicing with Aldridge, who was invited to training camp, which made his defensive ability in the low post improve significantly.
You know, the training camp has only started for half a month, and the results are already visible to the naked eye.
When the camp is actually over, God knows how far they can grow.
Anyway, for now, everything is gaining momentum!
Of course, it's not just a few people in the camp who are gratifying.
In the Olympic Games, Link also frequently ushered in good news.
Gasol's performance at the Olympics has been as good as ever, and it seems that he has fully recovered from his injury.
As for Jokic, another Grizzlies player at the Olympics...... Link was even more pleased with his performance.
Although Jokic did not train with Link this summer, Link has been remotely supervising Jokic's training and life every day.
Serbia have played a good last three games, and although the record is only 1-2, Jokic's performance in the game has been much more mature than before.
This fat boy who secretly drank Coke at his wedding has already begun to show his talent.
And tomorrow, there will be a big battle in the Olympic arena, the United States VS Serbia!
For Jokic, this is undoubtedly one of the most important games of his Olympic Games, and it is also a moment that will really test his quality.
Link is looking forward to this game. But public opinion in the United States does not think that Serbia will cause problems for the Dream Team, and they are still full of confidence.
For the Americans, Spain's only opponent at the Olympics seems to be Spain, and no one else is worth mentioning at all.
However, because the Serbian team has Jokic, a Grizzlies player, the night before the game, the local Memphis TV station invited Link to be a guest on a talk show, in which he asked Link what he thought of the game.
"Link, tomorrow the United States and Serbia will meet at the Olympics. While Serbia doesn't seem to have much to win, do you think the U.S. team has anything to be careful about? You think, Nikolai. What can Jokic do in the game? ”
Faced with this question, Link shrugged his shoulders, "I don't think you're right, what Serbia has almost no chance of winning. In my opinion, the Dream Team is not invincible. ”
However, Serbia currently have a record of only one win and two defeats, and they have lost to Australia by 15 points. At present, the gap between the two sides is indeed obvious. ”
The host is right, Serbia's record is not impressive.
But Link also knows that Jokic won't let go easily in the next game.
After spending a season with the Grizzlies, Jokic's desire to win is no longer comparable to that of the past.
Facing a group of familiar faces, facing DeAndrew. Jordan and Draymond. Green, the two Grizzlies' fierce rivals, Jokic will definitely play very hard.
At this point, Link is still very confident.
"Of course, Serbia's record is not comparable to that of the Dream Team. But the record can only be used as a reference. Grizzlies players give it their all in any arena, and Jokic is no exception. As long as he gets enough playing time, I'm sure he can play well. Even, it will be very embarrassing for the interior of the dream team. ”
Link's statement was naturally ridiculed by many, who said he didn't care about basic logic in order to brag about his teammates.
Some people also say that Link is simply hyping himself up and attracting attention.
Serbia will cause problems for the Dream Team? Are you kidding!
Jordan Jr., Cousins and Green on the inside would be embarrassed by a small character who averaged just 10 points per game last season?
A lot of the media has openly said that Link is sensationalizing, Draymond. Green even responded on social media in person, "Rest well, Link, don't worry, I won the championship for you in June, and now I will take care of your little brother for you." I took good care of him at this year's Western Conference Finals. ”
The scolding battle between Green and Link made this Olympic group stage, which originally did not have much attention, inexplicably lively.
ESPN immediately seized the heat and temporarily decided to invite Link to be the guest commentator for the game.
Link happily accepted the offer, which pushed the heat of the game to the highest point.
Everyone knows that Link is a gossip guy, and everyone is looking forward to Link's debut in the commentary box.
Seeing that the sports media in the United States are now covering almost all of the game, Link nodded with satisfaction.
His purpose was accomplished.
Now, in the face of so much attention, in the face of Green's provocation, Jokic just can't be lazy.
"Link, I really hate him so much, how can there be such a nasty person in this world. He was babbling at me in the Western Conference Finals this year, and he's doing that at the Olympics now. The night before the game, Jokic made a point of calling to talk to Link.
For Draymond. Green's provocation and contempt, Jokic looked very angry.
"Because he beat you in the Western Conference Finals this year, but if you can go back with a punch as well, he's going to shut up. Trust me, Nikolai. Draymond. Green is a soft egg, he bullies the weak and fears the hard. You only need to defeat him once, and he will never dare to mess with you again. ”
"Don't worry, Link, I won't disgrace you. By the way, Link, I'm going to start training since I got back from the Olympics, can I .....?"
"Don't be fussy, say it quickly!"
"If I win tomorrow, can I go back and drink Coke freely for two days before I start training. I swear, just two days, and then I won't drink again until the end of next season. ”
"Poof!" Link almost didn't laugh out loud, and Jokic deserved to be a big fan of happy fat house water.
"Three days, as long as you give me a good fight!"
"Okay, Boss! Leave it to me! For Coke...... No, for the honor of the grizzly bear and the country! ”
Link hung up and shook his head.
Has this guy who isn't training in Memphester improved this summer? Will Jokic be able to take on the load next season?
Tomorrow, everything will be revealed.