After the award ceremony, after Link won the third consecutive championship for the second time, he achieved the achievement of MVP three consecutive banks.

This most highly anticipated award ceremony in history ended with Link's legendary cup-winning.

After Link won MVP for three consecutive years, the discussions among fans about who is stronger, Link or Jordan are getting stronger.

"In 2017, Jordan said proudly that six championships are the most difficult, and no record that Link broke is as difficult as six championships. But now, Link is wearing six rings on his hand. The most proudest thing Michael has been tied by Link! But Michael can't catch up with what Link is doing now."

"Three consecutive mvp, even Michael is beyond the reach of such a thing! I think Link may be greater than Michael."

"Link has been close to Jordan in terms of hard honor and influence. If you go to China and every place in Asia, children who like basketball regard Link as their idol! Even in the United States and Europe, Link has become a legend in the eyes of the younger generation of players! His influence is everywhere."

"The game with Link is much higher than the game without Link, and that's a testament to Link's influence."

Fans have begun to take the initiative to push Link to Jordan's position, and Jordan cannot hide at this time.

When he took Arenas and Link to three-pointers, he knew that Link was not a good guy.

But I didn't expect that one day he would actually threaten his position.

But Mr. Qiao is not that paranoid now, and he rarely shows off. Most of the time, he will also give positive comments to young players.

He knew that history was for the sake of being broken by his younger generations. It was a matter of time before his transcendence.

I just didn't expect it to be so early.

So, Jordan did not respond with pride anymore, but was preparing to face off against Link.

"If Link can do it, he can try it. If Link can win four consecutive championships next season, I will hand over O'Brien Cup to him! He is indeed a great player, but it may not be possible to surpass me."

When interviewed by reporters, Jordan also made a harsh statement.

After the topic of Link surpassing Jordan was discussed for so many years, the two finally officially started the confrontation!

Jordan suddenly had some expectations for next season. After so many years, after continuing Ai and Kobe, he finally got another kind of person!

Of course, this is also the closest Jordan has been surpassed.

As an old gambler, such a "gambling game" really made Jordan extremely excited.

No matter what wins or loses, he will enjoy the process.

After Jordan made a speech, fans began to refresh Link's social media crazily, waiting for his response.

But now Link has no intention of responding to Jordan. This summer is indeed a test for both the Grizzlies and Link.

Since returning from the annual awards ceremony, Link has been worried about all kinds of trivial matters this summer.

At this time, Link was at home in Memphis, his youngest daughter was playing in the yard, and Rachel was squeezing juice for his father and father.

Link couldn't help but smile when he looked at the happy family in front of him.

Three years have passed, but two years have passed.

Link still remembers the summer when the Grizzlies won the championship again in 2017, and Lin Ling was just a baby in her cradle.

Now? She can run all over the yard.

Over the years, Link has become more and more family-oriented. When he thinks that his wife and daughter are waiting for him at home, he doesn't want to go anywhere.

At that time, he had been looking forward to the day three years later, he would retire on the spot after success and spend a lot of time with his family.

But now, at this critical moment, Link found that things were not that simple.

He loves his family, but basketball, the Memphis Grizzlies and the arena... isn't it so easy to say goodbye?

After playing next season, Link's career will last for ten years!

It will take ten years for him to devote himself to Memphis and fight for his dreams. It will be a year since he turned the Grizzlies from a "country team" to the strongest team in the league!

Ten years, even if it is viewed in the scale of a person's life, is not short.

This glorious decade is not so easy to let go.

When it was really at this critical moment, Link found that he was also very reluctant to leave the basketball court.

The word retirement really came to my mouth, but I found that I couldn't say it.

"Link, why are you still standing in a daze? Are you going to discuss the contract extension today?" At this time, Rachel waved in front of Link's eyes, and then pulled his thoughts back.

Link signed a five-year maximum salary of 93 million yuan with the Grizzlies in the summer of 2014, and it just expired this summer.

So, he will go to the Federal Express Arena today to discuss contract renewal with the Grizzlies.

Of course, Pera and the others didn't know the idea of ​​Link retiring after another year, so Link never told anyone about this.

But now, I have to say it if I don’t want to say it. In order for the Grizzlies to sign up smoothly, Link must inform them in advance and give them time to prepare for the next step.

"It's nothing, I'm just thinking... Time flies so fast. It seems that Lin Ling was born, just yesterday's incident..." Link waved his hand and did not say his troubles.

"Are you reluctant to retire?" Rachel approached Link. She had already seen through Link's thoughts.

If you can go all the way from the Development League to the present, if you don’t have an extreme love for basketball, Link will not be able to stick to it.

Rachel is also a person who loves basketball, so she can feel that passion.

How easy is it to let a person say goodbye to something he loves?

What's more, this is no longer as simple as basketball for Link.

His teammates, his fans, his honor!

These things in Link's career are not something that can be summarized by the word "basketball".

"It doesn't matter if you want to take it for a few more years. Anyway, we can be together often." Rachel handed the juice to Link and signaled him to finish drinking it before going.

"I got it, I've decided, Rachel. Then, I'm out." Link drank the juice from the glass in one breath and smiled again.

"Well, go ahead and wait for you to come back for dinner." After saying that, Rachel gently kissed Link.

Although they already have children, Rachel and Link's life is still sweet.

At this time, Link's youngest daughter also ran over.

"Dad is going out again? How many days will I come back this time? I will miss you very much, come on, dad!"

Link often travels far away, and goes for several days. So when he sees Link goes out, Lin Ling subconsciously thinks that he will go for a long time.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon this time." Link touched his daughter's head and looked at the two ladies in front of him, his thoughts became even more firm.

In the afternoon, Link arrived at Robert Pera's office on time.

In Pera's office, there are now photos of Link!

Link's various classic scenes on the basketball court were magnified by Pera in the office.

The Grizzlies have a heavy contract renewal this summer, but they have to stabilize Link first.

For Link, it is worth spending more salary space. Consider Link first, then others.

Jeff Austin told Link that the Grizzlies had prepared a four-year super maximum salary contract worth about $200 million.

Pera didn't even talk to Austin, and he just started to get the maximum salary and didn't talk nonsense.

This means that Link's annual salary is about 50 million yuan per year!

The salaries of players in this era are indeed very exaggerated. Link only received more than 90 million in 2014 years.

In addition, the trade veto rights and player options are included, and they are all standard.

Four years later, Link was about to be 36, and it is hard to guarantee whether he was worth 50 million or not at that time.

Few teams will offer super maximum salary to players of this age. Most players who sign super maximum salary at this age will eventually turn into poison contracts.

Paul, who the Rockets are now in a hurry to sell, is an example.

But Link is different from Paul. He has the right to veto the transaction. Even if the Grizzlies really want to deal with this poison contract in the future, Link will have to nod to himself.

So from the perspective of a businessman, the contract provided by Pera can be described as a brainless person.

But Pera didn't care. Even if Link really did nothing with 50 million in the future, he was willing to do it.

Even if Link really can't fight in the future, it's not worth 50 million for a year, he won't trade Link out.

Link is the greatest player in the history of the Grizzlies. He just wants to give Link enough respect and doesn't consider so many stakeholders at all.

Nowitzki and Kobe had the treatment they had, and Pera wanted to let Link enjoy it!

However, before Pera formally told Link about his conditions, Link took the lead in offering his own conditions.

Moreover, this condition shocked everyone present.

"Robert, I want to retire after playing next season. So, we will only sign a one-year contract."

Just as Rachel and Lin Ling said goodbye to Link, Link had already made a decision.

He will enjoy next season and then, no longer separate from them.
Chapter completed!