Fort Wayne, Indiana's second-largest city after Polis.

Of course, there's also the entire Indiana professional basketball team second only to the Pacers, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

The Fort Wayne Ants may be one of the few Development League teams that Link knows, not because Link has followed the news of the Development League, but because of the NBA2K19 single-player model, where the protagonist plays for the Fort Wayne Ants.

However, Link's knowledge of the Mad Ants was limited to that. After all, it's impossible for a game to bring out all the aspects of a development league team.

Today, scouts from countless NBA teams gather at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, home of the Mad Ants.

First, everyone wants to see how the amazing Chinese player who scored a triple-double in the last game is doing today.

Second, Lance. Whether Stephenson can dominate the development league is also very much exciting for scouts.

Unlike Link, who suddenly appeared in people's sights, Stephenson became famous early when he was a teenager. Originally from New York, he also humiliated many adult street players when he was still in high school, and his talent earned him a selection for the Under-18 national team.

However, just like now that he has been relegated to the Development League, Stephenson has repeatedly self-destructed his future due to various off-court incidents.

But overall, Stephenson is still a genius in the minds of most scouts. So the duel between him and Link has become highly anticipated.

"In today's game, Link you play the starter, on the third position! Even though you play the number three position, I need you to keep an eye on Stephenson on the defensive end. There's no doubt that the guy with a bad record is the Mad Ants' top scorer. But I'm sure you can freeze him just like you froze Luke in the last game. Babbitt like that. ”

Before the game began, Conor focused his tactics on Link.

Although Link only played one good game, he was the only person Connell could trust.

Upshaw is conscientious, but his abilities are limited. Brockman...... That guy would be a fool from Stephenson, who was born in streetball.

So, regardless of whether Link's last fight was a flash in the pan or a real quality, Conor had no choice but to try.

The opponent is an NBA-level player, a player who was sent off because he didn't have a good temper!

"Brockman, like the last game, I want you to cover for Link more. When he calls for cover, you have to give me a seat right away! ”

Conor then turned his gaze to Brockman. There is no doubt that Brockman's tactical position has changed from core to blue-collar. Now, Brockman doesn't need to attack with the ball, he just needs to do the simple work of defending, covering and cutting to dunks.

Connell had expected Brockman to resist fiercely, so his tone was a bit heavy. As everyone knows, Brockman nodded obediently and agreed.

"yes, I see."

Despite some reluctance in his tone, Brockman agreed.

It's true that he doesn't like Link. But it turns out that if you cooperate well with Link, you can get good statistics and win the game by the way.

So, as long as Brockman is not mentally retarded, there will be no more contradictions with Link.

Seeing that his teammates were willing to cooperate with his work, Link smiled slightly. Next, he finally got to experience what it was like to face off against James and Stephenson.

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Although the game of the Development League and the NBA are not at the same level, the basic procedures still have to go. The warm-up before the game is impossible to omit.

Link's open shot percentage is still high today, and Grant is still shooting from the open position today. Hill's shooting consistency is still very good.

If the aging Hill's shooting consistency is combined with the physical fitness of the peak Hill...... Link swallowed, wishing his system could really be that powerful.

"You're Link!?"

As Link was thinking while shooting, he heard someone calling for him.

Turning his head, he saw that it was none other than the infamous "born ready", Lance. Stevenson.

Coming face to face with Stephenson in person, Link's first feeling was that the other party was full of murderous energy.

His eyes widened like a poisonous snake staring at its prey.

"Lance, I'm afraid it's not good for you to rush to our warm-up half like this." Link looked around, and he saw that several of his teammates had gathered.

Mad Ants coach Steve. Gancy was undoubtedly the most nervous person, and if Stephenson had caused trouble before the game began, he would have vomited blood in anger.

"What's so bad about it, the league doesn't rule that opposing players must not cross the halfway line during warm-ups. I've often heard George mention you, you're stronger than I thought you were, Link. ”

"Really? Thank you for the compliment, Lance, I ........"

"But basketball isn't a game of getting tougher, and I know you think George's mouth is high, but that's just because you and he's college teammates. I'll let you know how cruel the NBA is, boy. If your coach doesn't happen to let you defend me, you're out of luck. ”

With that, Stephenson turned to leave.

Everyone looked confused, today is the first time Link and Stephenson have met, and the two have no grievances before, why did Stephenson come over to provoke?

But this is Stephenson, and if he thinks like a normal person, he can't make it to the second round.

Link shook his head, untouched by Stephenson. He is well aware that there are a lot of scouts coming today, so naturally he will not let go of this opportunity to shine.

"It's going to be a big game this season! Lance, the former son of New York. Stephenson vs. Chinese Light Link, the matchup between the two is very much anticipated. ”

As soon as the commentator finished speaking, the referee threw up the basketball and the game began!

The Mad Ants' 2.16-meter white power center battled for basketball, and the behemoth looked just as intimidating as Whiteside.

Link couldn't help but sigh that maybe in a few years, this kind of slow-moving big center may be difficult to have a market in the development league.

Reims. Stephenson received the basketball, and he went straight through the half. Stephenson is an all-round defender with a height of 1.96 meters and can play both the number one and number two positions. When needed, he can even top the number three position.

Stephenson didn't think Link would come up so quickly to defend himself, but he had just had possession of the ball after half court when he was pressed by Link's closeness.

"Link is directly confronted by Stephenson! The blockbuster showdown of this game starts early! ”

Stephenson smiled slightly, he didn't believe that a Chinese American with average athletic ability could defend himself. He used to be able to shake off a bunch of opponents at Rogue Park, and he can do the same in the Development League.

Stephenson does have a somewhat weird personality, but he's not stupid. He knows Larry. Bird values himself very much, and he knows that Bird also hates iron and steel when he delegates himself.

So, in the Development League, he didn't want to disappoint Bird.

Stephenson alternately dribbled with his left and right hands, and was bound to break through. But in the first step, the more athletic Stephenson did not complete the breakthrough!

"Predict the right prediction in advance, rest assured, Link's defense is leaky!"

The commentator cheered, and the No. 5 Chinese on the field had already attracted the attention of too many people. Even if it's a commentary, you can't help but interpret the game from his point of view.

"Damn!"

Stephenson gritted his teeth in frustration, quickly turned around, leaned his back against Link to force a break, and raised the basketball when he reached near the free throw line.

A realistic fake shot, so realistic that even Brockman was ready to fight for a rebound. However, Link was still not deceived, he was not picked up and jumped on top of Stephenson, his body was always clinging to him.

At this time, even the head coach of the Mad Ants, Stephen. Gancy shook his head, if any college player were to ask the coach what textbook perimeter defense was, Gancy would definitely show the student players a footage of the round.

Not shaking, not out of position, not jumping easily, in the streets of New York, Stephenson certainly did not encounter such a defense.

Stephenson was forced to stop and began to anxiously search for his teammates. But the scheming Link didn't give him a chance, seized the opportunity, and Link did everything.

Stephenson lost control of the basketball and was snapped. As soon as the game starts, Stephen gives Link a big gift with a mistake!

"I made a steal, can I fight back!?" The narrator stood up excitedly.

On the court, Link is still slow. At this time, many fans have found out that he has Grant. Hill's Shadow.

Link knew that he didn't have the ability to run fast, so he just dribbled and didn't take two steps before he made a long pass.

Brockman rushed to the front, and when he received the basketball, there was no one in front of him!

The rest was simple, Brockman showed his hands and the Blues took the first point of the game in the most exciting way possible!

Another successful pie is why Brockman doesn't work against Link now. With Link here, Brockman has a lot easier to score.

"Beautiful dunks, but this offense is mostly due to Link's good defense. He stopped Stephenson in the first round, and he didn't know what Stephenson would do in the rest of the fight. ”

Seeing Brockman finish the dunk, Link stretched out his hands at Stephenson.

"You're right, being strong isn't the key to winning basketball, it's brains." Link pointed to his head, his actions and words undoubtedly angering Stephenson.

Because don't everyone say he has a problem with his brain?

wanted to give the other party a dismount, but was humiliated instead, Stephenson must be in a very bad mood at this time.

At the same time, in the stands, I don't know how many scouts, have secretly written a sentence in their notebooks.

"Regardless, he's worth trying for a 10-day contract."