452: Double Entry
"New truth? I can't believe that this sentence actually comes from the mouth of Paul Pierce."
The next day, all the Grizzlies players returned triumphantly and returned to Memphis. As soon as they got off the plane, a bunch of reporters gathered to interview the players who had just won the big victory.
As soon as Link got off the plane, he heard several reporters talking about the nickname "New Truth".
To be honest, seeing Pierce leaving directly after the game ended yesterday, Link thought he was going to have a verbal battle with Pierce on the Internet.
After all, Pierce has never been soft-hearted. Link still remembers that after Pierce retired, he immediately became a big troll, and no one dared to scold him.
But I never expected that Pierce would say good things about himself this time.
Link is not rejected by such a title. After all, who doesn’t like to win respect?
With 33 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, although Link's data yesterday was very dazzling, it was far from amazing. What was really amazing was that he won the final victory in the duel with Pierce!
Pierce scored 17 points in the first half, but in the second half, only 2 points were left to score. This huge gap undoubtedly made the reporters talk about it.
Pierce, known as one of the best small forwards in the league, also lost to Link. The reporters no longer know how long this guy can rage the league.
Link made a good start for the Grizzlies in 2013, and the reporters were naturally very excited. After all, the Grizzlies are still firmly in the league's No. 1 throne. If the Grizzlies can finally maintain this ranking, they will set another team record!
You know, the Grizzlies' best record before was only the third in the West that they created last season.
So today, the Grizzlies player who just got off the plane was surrounded by reporters.
Link is getting more excited now, but to his surprise, Tony Allen seems to be even more excited than himself today.
When Link first arrived at the training hall in the afternoon, he found that Tony Allen was already in the stadium. Of course, Tony Allen was not practicing football, but kneeled on the basketball court on one knee. After Link walked in, he happened to see this scene, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
"What are you doing? Do you treat this place as a church?" Link looked at his teacher Tony quipped. When did this guy become like Randolph, doing things that ordinary people can't understand.
"Hehe, let's talk about it, we have games at home the day after tomorrow, I think."
"The day after tomorrow? Well, Portland Trail Blazers, they are not easy to deal with. What do you want to do? Apply to defend Aldridge."
"Damn it, do you have only basketball in your mind? I'm afraid you'll have your skull open, and there's a ball inside. I want to propose to my girlfriend before the game that day starts!"
"Bang bang bang bang bang" The basketball in Link's hand fell to the ground, and he looked at Tony Allen in surprise.
Have you seen this savage player who made Kobe "cry" on the court feel shy? Link saw it today!
"I can't tell, it's quite romantic! Communicate with the stadium staff and ask them to prepare a perfect scene for you! But even if you ask for marriage, you don't need to practice kneeling on one knee."
"I want to go through the process! But I can't tell the staff of the stadium. You know, when there are too many people, all news will be easily leaked. I want to give her a surprise and must not let her know in advance. So, it must not be leaked to anyone."
"Well, you can propose to her in front of the camera before the game starts, when the reporter interviews you! In this way, the whole United States can witness your love for her!" Link admires himself. He has no girlfriend, and there are many tricks.
"You are smart, but how can you get the reporter to cooperate with me?"
Tony Allen spread his hands out, it was more troublesome for a man to propose to a marriage than playing basketball.
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After the extra practice in the evening, Link looked happily and almost filled the progress bar.
If you continue practicing like this, you will be able to upgrade again by 100% at the end of January. Now you can easily defeat Pierce. How strong will you be after upgrading? Link is extremely looking forward to it.
If Stevens had not given the death order, he would have to close the training hall when he arrived at the time training hall. Link probably would have been able to upgrade a little earlier.
After driving home, Link kept thinking about Tony Allen's proposal. How to get the reporter to cooperate with him? It's very simple, just tell the reporter in advance.
But Tony Allen was so careful that he would not let the reporter know these two conditions in advance, and they would conflict with each other.
Unless a trustworthy reporter can be found, any news will be leaked in advance, which will be dangerous.
Before Link could figure out what to do, his phone rang. As soon as he saw that it was Jeff Austin.
"Hahahahaha! You succeeded, you succeeded completely!"
As soon as the phone was connected, Link didn't even have time to say "Hello", Jeff Austin laughed happily, which made Link's ears almost tinnitus.
"Damn, what happened?" Link hurriedly took the phone away and turned his ears with his fingers.
"What happened!? In December, the best player in the Western Conference, you defeated Chris Paul, who ranked second, and continued to win the championship again! The voting results of the All-Star lineup have also come out. You ranked third among all players with 1098,797 votes, and became the striker of the Western Conference star team for the second consecutive year! Don't ask, I know what you are asking! Kevin Durant has 100,000 votes less than you! In the Western Conference, your votes are second only to Kobe! And you are the second Asian player in NBA history to vote more than one million in All-Stars! Hahahaha, you are now a real big star, a good boy!"
After listening to it, Link widened his eyes. He hurriedly hung up the phone and read the relevant news.
The vote gap between Link and Chris Paul in December is not big. After all, Paul led the Clippers to a record of 16 wins and 0 losses in December, which is perfect!
The Grizzlies' record in December is not bad, with 14 wins and 1 loss. Although they lost one game inadequately, Link's personal data is more amazing than Paul.
Therefore, in the end, Link was still the one who won this honor! Although the number of votes was not big, the number one was the first!
It was an amazing achievement to be able to win the best player of the month in the West where beasts gathered. The last time someone could do this was Kobe Bryant in the 2008-09 season!
The All-Star voting also proves how explosive Link's popularity is. In the final voting result, Kobe overtook James and became the vote leader, but Durant and Griffin failed to counterattack Link.
The number of votes exceeds one million, which is not something any player can do. This year, the All-Star votes exceed one million, and there are only 5 of them. The other 4 are Kobe, James, Durant and Anthony.
And now, Link is on par with the above names.
Even the popular "Flash" Wade has less than one million votes this year.
The double recognition of strength and popularity made Link extremely proud now. Who said that the small ballot market cannot produce superstars? The number of votes in the All-Stars has exceeded one million. This is the treatment that superstars can only receive!
Link was just above his head, but the phone with a private number rang. Needless to say, it was a text message from Rachel.
"Congratulations, Link! Both the Best of the Month and the All-Stars were elected. I am so proud of you! In the game after tomorrow, I will go to interview you on the spot! See you then! Remember to leave me a time for an exclusive interview!"
Link was about to reply to Rachel, but suddenly remembered something.
Chapter completed!