On a sunny morning, Grizzlies owner Robert Pera drove his car on the way to the Federal Express Arena.

At this time, news related to NBA was being played in the on-board radio.

To be precise, 80% of Memphis radio stations are talking about NBA at this time.

Because the new 20-21 season has been around for nearly a week, and the most special thing about this season is that there is no Link in the league.

Pera's female companion wanted to turn off the radio, but he stopped him: "It's okay, I want to hear it."

The female companion shook her head. The things that are being broadcast on the radio are not good news.

Because the impact brought by Link after retirement was beyond everyone's imagination.

"The losses caused by Link's retirement to the league are immeasurable. Nike's stock price has fallen by more than 6%, and Memphis' city's losses exceed $1 billion! In the first week of the new season, the ticket prices of Fed Express arena plummeted, the attendance rate has dropped by 20%, and the Grizzlies' game ratings have dropped by 5%. You know, this is the beginning of the new season! In other words, the decline will continue!"

"The league's ratings are experiencing the lowest trough, and the league president Adam is having a headache about it. Because the entire league can't find a second idol player who can replace Link. I don't know when such a trough will end, because as far as we know, Link doesn't have any idea of ​​making a comeback! He won't yell out the i'am back like Michael Jordan."

On the radio, the hosts were like ants on a hot pan. Everyone expected that Link would bring an impact to the world after he retired, but when the impact really came, everyone was caught off guard.

Hearing this, Robert Pera shook his head. This season is really hard.

After Link left, it seemed as if the whole world was in chaos.

People often say that no one can turn the earth when it is gone. But now Pera really feels that without Link, the earth seems to be unable to turn.

Of course, the impact of Link is not all negative. This guy's influence is not only reflected in the decline in ratings.

"After Link retired, his jerseys still topped the sales rankings! Even in Los Angeles and Europe, you can find guys wearing Link No. 0 jerseys. He is a real world-class superstar, ladies and gentlemen."

"On the first day of the first sale of Link's latest generation of signature shoes, someone lined up to buy them. It is said that Nike is ready to create a personal brand similar to Jordan for Link."

"The functional beverages that Link and Kobe collaborate with have successfully seized the market. They are now threatening Gatorade's dominance!"

"Link's last season's documentary "The Final Chapter of Legend" swept the world as soon as it was released. This film is a hundred times more popular than Jordan's "The Last Dance" half a year ago! This is perhaps the greatest sports documentary in film history."

Listening to the news related to Link, Robert Pera has also arrived at the entrance of the Federal Express Arena.

At this time, many people gathered in the outer square of the stadium. Today, the Grizzlies did not play. But even so, the Federal Express Arena was very lively.

Because this stadium is now more than just a competition venue.

After Link retired, Pera immediately created a 1-to-1 bronze statue for Link outside the Federal Express Arena.

At the beginning, people had a disagreement on the question of "what should Link choose Link to make the bronze statue".

Because there are so many iconic actions in Link!

Finally, Pera finalized the bronze statue based on Link's movement to lift the O'Brien Cup.

If you have to use one word to summarize Link's career, Pera thinks that this word is the champion!

Now, Link's bronze statue has become a must-see check-in place for tourists to visit Memphis. According to statistics, the number of people visiting Link's bronze statue every day has far exceeded the number of people visiting the former residence of "Elvis".

Looking at the tourists gathered outside the Federal Express Arena, Pera smiled and was extremely proud.

Although Link is gone, his legend is still there.

Walking into the Federal Express Arena, espn's photography team was already waiting outside Pera's office.

The reason why Pera came to the stadium on a morning without a game was because of this shooting.

Espn had already made an appointment with Pera and wanted to give him an exclusive interview to use as a documentary material.

Yes, "The Final Chapter of Legend" is just part of Link's documentary plan. As far as Gu Pera knows, ESPN, Netflix, Spike Lee, and even Chinese CCTV, have begun to make Link's documentary.

There will be five to six documentaries about Link in the future to meet you.

There is no way, I can't watch Link play, so fans have to use other ways to observe their favorite idols.

Espn's shooting team followed Pera into his office. Pera pushed the door and the shooting team was stunned.

This office can be called the "Link Museum"!

On the walls, there are all kinds of photos of Link's career.

The photo frames on Pera's desk are also all photos of him and Link.

Pera's love for Link seemed to be even more crazy than Cuban's love for Dirk.

Looking at the surprised expressions of the filming team members, Pera smiled proudly.

"Sit, gentlemen, we can start now."

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The filming officially began, Pera had a smile on her face and a proud smile.

He likes shooting material for Link's documentary because he doesn't want to miss any chance to praise Link.

The shooting method is very simple, basically one question and one answer, plus some of Pera's own real views on Link.

As a documentary, what you pursue is realistic.

"Pera, when are you going to retire Link's jersey? As we all know, the Grizzlies do not have a retired jersey yet. Do you have this plan now?" The shooting team asked the first question.

"Of course, we are planning to hold Link's jersey retirement ceremony at this time next year. I have discussed it with him. He expressed his great joy. His feelings for Memphis are sincere, and there is no doubt that his No. 0 should be hung on the dome and worshipped by everyone."

"I'm not afraid to tell you, actually I originally planned to let Zach and Tony retire the jersey on the same day, but they refused. Don't get me wrong. The reason they refused is that they think Link's jersey retirement ceremony should be unique. They think Link should be the first person to win the jersey retirement honor for the Grizzlies."

"So, they voluntarily moved their jersey retirement ceremony to the next year to make way for Link!"

As soon as he talked about Link, Pera couldn't stop at all, and he could talk all day long.

"We look forward to seeing Link return to the Federal Express Arena at this time next year. By the way, a week ago, to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the NBA, ESPN made the latest NBA historical star ranking. As a result, Link surpassed Jordan and was ranked first in history. What do you think?"

The second question is quite explosive, and this incident caused a sensation some time ago.

However, the reason for the uproar was that ESPN only ranked Kobe in tenth place, and O'Neal didn't even enter the top ten!

As for Link surpassing Jordan, he ranked first, not many people complained.

Link's legend has just ended, and no one has forgotten his seven championships and four consecutive championships.

But in Pera's view, Link's greatness is more than that.

"I think Link deserves it. In my opinion, historical status has never been a simple addition and subtraction of data and glory. It also depends on the impact of a player on the world. Link's appearance changed people's stereotypes about Asian players. Link's appearance made countless low-class draft picks work day and night for their dreams. He used his own practical actions to destroy the statement that 'basketball can only be a black sports'. He used his own practical actions to prove that origin does not represent everything, and this even inspired many young people in this generation."

"His qualities and his influence on the field are far beyond the scope of basketball. Moreover, Link's honors and data are indeed very exciting. So, he is not the best in history, who is more qualified?"

Pera said the truth, he didn't know why Espn only ranked Kobe in tenth place. But he knew that Espn was definitely right to put Link in first place.

"So, what do you think is the most difficult record for Link's ten-year legendary career? Is it nine playoff 50+ points? 83 points in a single game? 5x5 numbers in the playoffs? Seven championships? Or four consecutive championships?"

Faced with this problem, Pera smiled and shook her head: "None are not."

"In my opinion, Link's most out of reach is that he has never been defeated in the true sense. He has created almost the only myth invincible in the league at its peak. Every year, the Grizzlies he led is very good record. He takes away almost all the most important honors, mvp, fmvp, double first team, best defensive player, giving people an invincible feeling."

"Can you tell me who really beat Link in the 10s? No. Durant, James, Kobe, Leonard, George, Curry... They may be able to beat Link a few games, but the final victory must be Link!"

"In contrast, other superstars have some record of miserable defeats. Link is incomparable to them at this point."

As he answered these questions, Pera couldn't help but look at the photos of herself and Link on the table.

Those glorious years have emerged in his mind again and again.

I really can't bear to leave...

I don’t know where and what are the legends that are highly respected and still have an unabashed influence after retirement?

We miss you very much, Link.

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Link sat on the lawn, and the breeze passed by, making people feel relaxed physically and mentally.

After retiring, Link took his family to most of the earth and returned to Oklahoma, where everything began.

On the tombstone, the letters "r.i.p zeak" are very eye-catching.

Link looked at the tombstone and drank a sip of wine - after retiring, he was finally able to drink.

"...Incredible, I actually booked a seat in the NBA Hall of Fame three years in advance. I was a little confused when I called me. Hahaha, if it weren't for the requirement that the player would be eligible for nomination three years after he retired, I would probably have to give a Hall of Fame speech now."

"By the way, I have found a new job, Zick. You may not believe it. Yao Ming, chairman of the Basketball Association, actually invited me to join the national team's coaching team. He also said that if everything goes well, I will be promoted to be the head coach in the next three years. It seems that China's crushing defeat in the World Cup has made them determined to make changes. I promised him, and it was him that I agreed. If it were others, it would definitely be unreliable. The national team's game mission is not heavy, and I can not only accompany my family, but also not leave basketball. How great is it."

"It's a whole new journey, Zeke. Let's keep fighting together, for basketball, man."

After Link finished speaking, he looked at his wife and daughter in the distance. It was almost time today.

"Let's just come here today. I've been chatting for a long time. From now on, I will still see you every year. Of course, I also take my wife and children. Now... it's time for me to go home, man."
Chapter completed!