1003: The Link era

Link sat on the floor of the Federal Express Arena with a strange expression.

Because at this time, he wanted to laugh, but he also had to grin because of the pain in his ribs.

Then a strange expression appeared on his face that looked like he was smiling and enduring pain.

He looked at the cheering fans, at his teammates who were jumping up and down with excitement, and shook his head.

Anyway, it's all worth it!

Link stood up, not looking very excited, and he was probably one of the calmest people in the audience right now.

He walked towards James, not forgetting to say goodbye and hug his opponent.

So, gentlemanliness and sportsmanship are things that only the victors deserve to talk about.

Link and James don't have much to say, their relationship is actually very weird,

The two have played each other in the finals for three years in a row, but they have never had a personal relationship.

In the era of "Black and White", "The Magician" and Bird were enemies on the court, but they were best friends off the court.

In the '90s of Clash of the Gods, Jordan and his opponents were enemies on the court and still enemies off the court.

But what about Link and James? On the pitch they are enemies, off the pitch they are more like two strangers.

James didn't want to have a personal relationship with his old enemy, and Link wasn't interested in it either.

But both also know that the feud between them is limited to the arena and has not yet developed to the point of hating each other.

Therefore, after the game, the hostile relationship between the two sides was not so strong.

So the two just touched the tips of their fingers lightly, and it was regarded as a handshake.

Cold, still cold. But Link knows that the grudge between James and himself will not disappear because of coldness.

Seeing James off, Link can finally go back and embrace victory.

Off the court, Jimmy. Butler took a championship commemorative baseball cap and put it on Link's head.

He then hugged and cheered with his teammates.

"Three in a row, three in a row! We established a dynasty, a dynasty belonging to Memphis. "Mark. Gasol roared, changing his usual elegant personality.

As a veteran player who has played for the Grizzlies since he entered the league, no one on this team has a deeper affection for the Grizzlies than Gasol.

He experienced first-hand the whole process of the grizzly bear from the belly of the fish to the establishment of the dynasty, and at this time, his heart must have mixed feelings.

Carter Sr. couldn't stop crying, he fell directly on one knee on the wooden floor of the Federal Express Arena, and kissed the Grizzlies logo in the center of the field.

After 14 years of nightmares and long-cherished championship dreams, Carter finally made it happen in Memphis.

Later, Vince. Carter is also the one who owns a championship ring.

Iguodala laughed happily and took a cigar in her mouth. At this time, he looked like a business tycoon.

He said he was going to guard Link's glory, and he did. Randolph took the initiative to take a pay cut last summer in order to keep him, and he did not let Randolph die in vain.

He was glad that he had come to Memphis that summer three years ago. He's glad he reached the pinnacle of his career here!

Jimmy. Butler hugged Link excitedly, from a little ghost who had just entered the league and didn't know anything, to now become Link's right-hand man.

He hasn't forgotten every night, every summer, that Link trained with him.

He still has a lot to say to Link, and he has his own plans to inform Link.

But at the moment, he just wants to enjoy his third win.

Rachel stood in the stands and clapped vigorously.

"Aren't you going up up and celebrating with him?" Next to Rachel, Grizzlies owner Robert Browns. Pera laughed.

"It's their time, and I'm not going to bother." Rachel shook her head, she hadn't forgotten the image of Link kissing herself in front of the world when she won the championship last year.

That kind of experience, once is enough happiness.

Pera nodded, and she stepped off the pitch to prepare for the next medal ceremony.

yes, it's Link and his teammates' moments. But Pera knew that it wouldn't be long before Link's moment with Rachel would come.

After the Grizzlies players calmed down a bit, the reporter finally had a chance to interview Link.

"Congratulations on making new team history, Link! After 13 years, you've built another three-peat-winning dynasty in the NBA, is there anything you'd like to say? ”

"Before the finals I thought we should win the championship because we were the best team in the whole world. I've got the best coach, the best teammates, the best fans! This is for Memphis, don't underestimate us 'Tennessee rednecks'! ”

Link's remarks were as arrogant as ever, but the reporters didn't find anything wrong with it.

The three consecutive championships are in hand, this is the biggest arrogant capital!

Now is the pinnacle of Link's life, he stands in the cloud of happiness, he can enjoy the compliments, praises and flattery of all people, enjoy the joy of standing on top of the world, and enjoy the pleasure that many people will never experience in their lifetime.

"I'm glad we're champions again, not once, not twice, but three times in a row!"

Link punched out three fingers at the camera, and specially accentuated the pronunciation of the word "again".

Then, he took off his championship cap and made a gentlemanly salute to the camera.

Bye-bye, all enemies! You're going to have to watch me climb to the top of the world once again this year!

After a while, the podium was built.

The cheers were exciting, and sure enough, the feeling of winning the championship at home was truly wonderful.

Link first saw Bill. Russell, who hugged the old man in a friendly way. After all, the old man is about to award himself the FMVP trophy for the third year in a row.

Subsequently, Link finally saw the head of the League President Adam. Mr. Jokes.

The joke also has a smile, but his smile is as stiff as an outdated female star whose face has collapsed after plastic surgery.

Link couldn't help but smug, joke wants a better league faΓ§ade? I'm sorry, it's just me!

Even if I'm always swearing, always ending box office games early, always unruly, and with yellow skin, it can only be me!

Jokes and Bill. Russell was already in place, but no one in the room stepped onto the podium.

It's a tradition for the Memphis Grizzlies, before Link took the lead, even if it was Robert Brown. Pera, the owner of the team, will be waiting below.

Let the king go first!

"It's a tradition for the Memphis Grizzlies, and they did the first two times they won the championship at the American Airlines Center. Link will always be the first to take the stage, and after that, everyone else will follow! ”

Mike. Brin smiled, Memphis fans must be happy that this time, they can finally witness Link's coronation in person.

Link was also not humble and led the way up the ladder to the podium.

After Link took the stage, Grizzlies fans in the stands chanted Link's name and praised him for another championship trophy he had won for the team.

There were also many fans who burst into tears, and they were thrilled to be able to witness this historic night in person.

Link looked at the joke and it was clear that the joke wasn't as happy as it appeared on the surface.

"Congratulations, Link." Although it was indeed a little disappointed, as the president of the league, the joke still reached out and took the initiative to show favor to the champion.

"Thank you." Link simply shook hands and left, looking very cold.

The joke was so embarrassing that he would have liked to say more. But in the current situation, his best choice is to end the award as soon as possible, and then leave this ghost place as soon as possible.

Give an award to someone you don't like, and you have to applaud and echo it...... It's probably the most uncomfortable moment in the world.

At the time of this year's All-Star, the joke had just experienced such embarrassment. I didn't expect to experience it for the second time so soon.

The Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers, who have a strong lineup, have no way to take the Grizzlies. Xiao Hua shook his head, it seems that the league needs a stronger super team to put an end to this.

The joke ended up handing the golden O'Brien Cup to Link, who was supposed to be the first to be handed to the team owner. But that's another tradition for the Grizzlies that sets them apart from other teams.

"Mr. Joke." Link approached the trophy and shouted to the president.

"Huh?"

"No matter how embarrassing it is, remember to keep smiling."

With that, Link took the trophy from the joke and held it high above his head.

The corners of the joke's mouth twitched with anger, Link is really an out-and-out bastard!

But there is no way, he can only endure, he can't lose his temper in public!

But at this moment, no one cares about jokes at all.

The continuous cheers came like waves, and the huge roar drowned out everything in the scene.

It's a good feeling to win the cup at home.

"Hooray, Memphis Grizzlies! Long live, dynasty! Hooray, Link! ”

The era of Link, officially established in Memphis!