1022: Grizzlies in the Olympics
When Dinwiddie's last shot came out of the box, Link felt his heart tremble with the basket.
94-89, Dinwiddie made 89 of them with 100 three-point shots, only 5 away from being tied with Link!
Link was quite surprised by this.
Even Link, a "pervert" like this, thinks Dinwiddie's progress is incredible.
Only a few days have passed? Dinwiddie's shooting stability outside the three-point line has improved by leaps and bounds.
A few days ago, Link remembered that the disparity between Dinwiddie and himself was quite huge.
The first day of the competition, the score was 95 to 61. The next day, 97 to 67. The third day, 93 to 69......
After so many days, Link never had a chance to hit less than 90. What about Dinwiddie? He never saw Link's taillights.
But before I knew it, Dinwiddie's daily three-point shooting number was increasing.
Until today, Link suddenly realized that Dinwiddie was so accurate!
89 three-point shots were made on 100 times, which was not particularly excellent when no one defended.
After all, Arenas and Linke, who had retired for a long time, scored more than 90 points in just one move.
But now, Dinwiddie's three-pointer is no longer without any threat. If anyone dares to empty him outside the three-pointer next season, he will definitely be severely punished.
"Damn it, I lost again!" Dinwiddie shook his head with his waist. After training this afternoon, he had to stay and practice more again.
He hasn't beat Link once for so many days.
Link curled his lips. He was a MVP winner for two consecutive times. He was selected for the Double First Team for four consecutive years. He only led the team to complete three consecutive championships a year ago.
Isn’t it normal for a small substitute who averaged less than 10 points per game to lose to himself last season?
But in Dinwiddie's opinion, this was not normal at all. He didn't think he would have to lose to Link.
This terrible competitive spirit reminded Link of the No. 24 who invited him to be the spokesperson for the beverage.
"It's so perverted, Link. How did you do it? Why do you make more than 90 each time? This is incredible." Dinwiddie shook his head and muttered.
Link was speechless. Isn’t Dinwiddie missing only 90 today?
It seems that Nash's careful guidance is indeed very useful. Good guidance and Dinwiddie's own hard work have made him go faster and faster on the road to transformation.
In fact, in addition to Dinwiddie, the progress of others has also been very obvious during this period.
Josh Richardson is getting better and better in defense, and next season, he will be a daunting 3D wing.
Harrell practiced practically with Aldridge, who was invited to train camp all day, which made his low-post defensive ability also improve very significantly.
You know, the training camp has only started for half a month, and the results are visible to the naked eye.
After the training camp is really over, God knows how far they can grow.
Anyway, from now on, everything is in great momentum!
Of course, it wasn't just a few people in the training camp that were delighted.
On the Olympics, Link also frequently received good news.
Gasol's performance in the Olympics is as good as ever, and it seems that he has completely recovered from injury.
As for Jokic, another Grizzlies player at the Olympics... Link is even more satisfied with his performance.
Although Jokic did not train with Link and others this summer, Link remotely supervises Jokic's training and life every day.
Serbia has played well in the past three games. Although the record is only 1 win and 2 losses, Jokic's performance in the game has become much more mature than before.
This fat boy who secretly drank coke at his wedding has begun to show his talent.
And tomorrow, a big battle will be ushered in the Olympics, the United States vs. Serbia!
For Jokic, this is undoubtedly one of his most important games on the Olympics and a time to truly test his strength.
Link is quite looking forward to this game. However, the American public opinion does not think that Serbia will cause trouble for the Dream Team, and they are still full of confidence.
For Americans, the only opponent in the Olympics seems to be Spain, and no one else is worth mentioning at all.
However, since there is Jokic, a Grizzlies player in the Serbian team, the night before the game started, the local Memphis TV station invited Link to visit an interview program, which asked Link's opinion on the game.
"Link, the United States and Serbia will meet in the Olympics tomorrow. Although Serbia does not seem to have any chance to win, do you think there is anything that the United States needs to be careful? What do you think Nikola Jokic can perform in the game?"
Faced with this problem, Link shrugged, "I think you are wrong. What does Serbia have almost no chance of winning? In my opinion, the Dream Team is not invincible."
"However, Serbia's current record is only 1 win and 2 losses, and it was previously lost to Australia with 15 points. As of now, the gap between the two sides is indeed obvious."
The host said it well, Serbia's record is not impressive.
But Link also knew that Jokic would not let go in the next game.
After staying in the Grizzlies for a season, Jokic's desire to win was no longer comparable to that of the past.
Facing a group of familiar faces, facing two Grizzlies rivals, DAndrew Jordan and Draymond Green, Jokic will definitely play very hard.
Link is still very confident about this.
"Of course, Serbia's record cannot be compared with Dream Team. But the record can only be used as a reference. The Grizzlies players will do their best in any field, and Jokic is no exception. As long as he has enough playing time, I believe he can perform well. It will even embarrass the insiders of Dream Team."
Link's speech was naturally ridiculed by many people, and people said that he did not care about basic logic in order to boast about his teammates.
Some people also say that Link is just hyping himself up and attracting attention.
Will Serbia cause trouble for the Dream Team? What a joke!
Will Jordan Jr., Cousins and Green be embarrassed by a small role who averaged just 10 points per game last season?
Many media have publicly stated that Link is sensational, and Draymond Green even responded on social media personally, "Stay good rest Link, don't worry, I won the championship for you in June, and now I will take good care of your little brother for you. I took good care of him in this Western Conference Finals this year."
The verbal battle between Green and Link made the Olympic group stage, which had not been much attention, inexplicably became lively.
Espn immediately seized the heat and decided to temporarily invite Link to be the commentator of the game.
Link accepted the invitation happily, which pushed the popularity of the game to the highest point.
Everyone knows that Link is a guy who talks a lot, and everyone is looking forward to Link's debut in the commentary seat.
Seeing that almost all sports media across the United States are reporting on this game, Link nodded with satisfaction.
His purpose was achieved.
Now, facing so much attention and Green's provocation, Jokic can't do it anymore even if he wants to be lazy.
"Link, I really hate him so much. How could there be such annoying people in this world? He kept chatting with me during the Western Conference Finals this year, and he is still like this in the Olympics." The night before the game started, Jokic called Link to chat.
Jokic seemed very angry about Draymond Green's provocation and contempt.
"Because he beat you in the Western Conference Finals this year, but if you can also punch him, he will shut up. Believe me, Nicholas Draymond Green is a soft boy, he bullies the weak and is afraid of the strong. As long as you defeat him once, he will never dare to mess with you again."
"Don't worry, Link, I won't be embarrassed. By the way, Link, I'm going to start special training when I go back to the Olympics. Can I...?"
"Don't hesitate, say it!"
"If I win tomorrow, can I drink Coke freely for two days after I go back, and then start special training. I swear, I will only have two days, and then I will never drink it until the end of next season."
"Puff!" Link almost laughed out loud. Jokic is indeed a loyal lover of happy fat house water.
"Three days, as long as you fight me well!"
"Okay, boss! Leave it to me! For Coke...No, for the honor of the Grizzlies and the country!"
Link hung up the phone and shook his head.
Has this guy who is not in Memphis special training made progress this summer? Can Jokic take on the heavy responsibility next season?
Chapter completed!