On the fourth day after winning the championship, once again, the whole city of Memphis was reveling.

Holding a championship parade in their own city for the third year in a row is a blessing not for fans of all teams.

This year, the Grizzlies' championship parade is still lively, attracting more out-of-town visitors.

It is said that the hotels in Memphis were fully booked long before the finals.

Memphis has never been much of a tourist destination, and tourism is not well developed. The reason why people book hotels in advance is because they want to experience the frenetic atmosphere of the championship parade firsthand.

Even then, the finals weren't over......

It can be seen that the championship parade has now even become one of the synonyms of Memphis. The game hasn't been decided yet, and everyone can't wait to rush to Memphis for the event.

The impact of a well-known professional sports team on a city really involves many aspects.

If it weren't for the triple championship of Link and the Grizzlies, Memphis would probably still be the same smoky miasma as it was at the beginning.

This year's championship parade to celebrate the dynasty was the biggest in three editions, with Grizzlies players heading straight from the suburbs and slowly driving into the city center.

Even though the route is so long, every section is still crowded with people.

Although the scale has become larger, the specific process is similar to that of previous years.

Finally, the players' destination is still the showroom at the Federal Express Arena.

With all the Grizzlies players in attendance, Link added the third O'Brien Cup to Memphis to the showcase, adding to the already glorious showroom of honor.

Once upon a time, the Federal Express Arena did not have an honor showroom, because the Grizzlies couldn't get any honors.

But now, the Grizzlies' various honorary trophies and moments of honor are enough to decorate this small room.

Every time a new player joins the Lakers, Lakers management likes to bring him into the showroom and have him pour chicken soup in front of a full row of enticing O'Brien Cups.

Now, the grizzly bears can learn this trick and use it. When a new player joins the Grizzlies in the future, Link will definitely bring him here, and then say earnestly, "Look at the honor here, look at this glorious history." If you work hard, you can be a part of it. ”

With Link putting the trophy away, the Grizzlies players have completed the final task of the long season.

Link looked at the three championship trophies, and countless images and memories flooded into his mind.

Before you know it, you have created an era...... It's an amazing feeling.

"Alright, you did your last assignment very well. Congratulations, everyone, it's been a pleasure to work with you. Now, the team is disbanded on the spot. Enjoy your vacation, guys. ”

Finally, Dave. Joggle drew a final end to the season.

The players all shouted excitedly, the days of hand-to-hand combat with muscular hunks every day are finally over, can everyone not be happy?

Everyone walked out of the showroom and discussed their plans for the summer in groups.

Link prepares to go straight home and talk to Rachel about their summer getaway.

That's when Jimmy. Butler suddenly approached Link's side.

"Link."

"Jimmy, what's wrong?"

"That...... Do you have time in two days? I'd like to invite you to a meal alone. Butler smiled, and although it seemed easy on the surface, it was actually a great deal of courage for him to make the offer.

"Oh? What's the situation? You're not going to bring a girl over all of a sudden and say I'm getting married, hahahaha. Link laughed, but didn't get the other people's attention.

Because most of the people were talking and laughing at this time, everyone was in a good mood.

"Hmm...... Not that kind of thing. Anyway, let me know if you have time, just these two days, okay? I'll go back and wait for your call. With that, Butler hurried away.

Link stopped, stayed where he was, and scratched his head.

I have to come out and talk about something alone. Butler can be regarded as accompanying Link all the way, and has been working hand in hand with Link since his second grade.

But in all these years, Butler has never been so nervous.

Link shook his head and didn't think much more. He'll be in Memphis for a few days anyway, and since Butler has been graciously invited, let's go and find out.

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Link met Butler in an empty fancy restaurant, and it was clear that Butler had temporarily chartered the entire restaurant for the "date".

Of course, this consumption is completely stress-free for this unlucky guy who used to be able to stay at a friend's house.

"Damn, make such a big formation. I don't know, I thought we were really dating. Link and Butler made a joke, but Link found that Butler was smiling very hard.

Butler really doesn't like to laugh, so he doesn't like to laugh either.

At that moment, Link suddenly realized that this was more than just a gathering of old friends.

Today is a sunny day with a gentle breeze. But Butler sat on the side of the shadows, and Link felt as if he couldn't even see his face.

"Link, how was the holiday?"

"The holidays haven't officially started yet, and Rachel and I are going to Europe for a while. Not for me to say, Jimmy. Your opening statement is really bad, do you have something on your mind? ”

Butler pursed his lips suddenly, like a child whose heart is said by an adult, "I...... I do have something I want to tell you, but I don't know how to say it. ”

Butler was nervous, more nervous than he was to have him execute a last-second shot.

Although Link entered the league only a year before him, for some reason, Link was full of majesty in front of him.

In Butler's mind, Link is not just his teammate, but also a stern big brother.

Butler fantasized about this scene countless times, even on the day of the championship. He thought he was ready, but when the moment actually came, he was a little overwhelmed.

"Damn, look at you like that. If there's anything you can't open, what's taboo between the two of us, let's talk about it! ”

"Hmm......" Butler hesitated for a moment.

"So tell me first, is it bad news?" Link leaned forward, shortening the distance between him and Butler. Now, even if Butler is hiding in the shadows, he has to face all this.

"I don't know if that's bad news, I ...... Link, I'm going to test the free agent market this summer. ”

Link was startled, he thought he had misheard. He never expected that Butler would come out to dinner by himself for this kind of thing.

What's the situation? They had just taken home their third championship together a few days earlier, they had just established a dynasty and there was nothing wrong with them!

In that case, why would you want to leave?

Seeing Link staring at him with an incredulous expression, Butler hurriedly explained, "That's the question, uh...... I've actually been thinking about it for a long time. ”

Butler swung his hands because he was too nervous to put them.

After the shock, Link also leaned back into the back of his chair and picked up the red wine on the table, "Why?" ”

"Hmm...... You know, over the years with you, I've done things that a lot of people can't do in a lifetime. I won the championship, three. I was named to the All-Defensive Team, and I went from being an underdog's rookie at the end of the first round to a star player......"

Butler paused, he rarely said so much at once. But instead of interjecting, Link nodded, motioning for him to continue.

This picture really looks like a gangster brother reporting to his godfather.

With the consent of the "godfather", Butler continued to speak.

"Honestly, I've had a great time in Memphis and I'm enjoying playing next to you, and I'm glad we've built a dynasty together. I love this city and I love this team. But I also know that no matter how many championships you win, no matter how many dynasties you build, it's your team, your city, not mine. I'm here, and I'm not even Scott. Pippen. ”

"I'm certainly not complaining about anything, Link!" Butler hurriedly waved his hand, afraid that Link would be mistaken.

"I'm glad I got three championship rings here, but that's enough. If I continue to follow your ass and win more titles under your protection, I don't think it makes sense to me. With three championship rings already in my possession, I want to go for it, I want to give it a go, I want to ...... I want to be like you! ”

"People say that there is always one thing in a man's life that they want to accomplish no matter what. Thank you, Link. Under your leadership, I do have the urge to do something now. ”

Link probably understood that Butler wasn't in it for the money, nor was it because he wasn't happy in Memphis.

It's just that his ambitions start to stir and he wants to make himself greater. He wants to be Jimmy. Butler, not Link's helper Jimmy. Butler.

Yes, you can never keep a bloodthirsty bulldog on a leash.

Link smiled and muttered a sentence in Chinese, "Stinky boy, the wings are hard."

"Huh?" Butler had been fantasizing about how Link would respond, but never expected Link to reply with something he didn't understand.

"It's nothing, if you really think about it, I can't stop you. Of course I don't want you to leave, but after all, you are not my personal belongings, and I have no right to interfere in your life. What path you want to take in the future is up to you. But I'm going to have to give you a shot, and if we meet on the basketball court in the future, don't expect me to spare you, Jimmy, I'll beat you to the ground. ”

Link patted Butler on the shoulder, "Eat, I'm hungry." ”

"Thank you, Link."

"Cut, after eating, remember to tell others in advance, it's not good to say goodbye."

"Well, I see, Link!" Butler nodded, at least for now, he was still Link's little brother.

Butler was a little excited to finally leave the protection of the strong and take charge of himself.

Of course, it is also very reluctant.