718: Superstars who can't make the playoffs

Although the dunk contest is over, until the All-Star Game arrives, fans still remember last night's game.

At the All-Star starters' introductory ceremony, Link, this year's All-Star ticket winner and winner of the Slam Dunk Contest received the highest cheers.

All the fans were crazy about Link's appearance, and he seemed to be the biggest star of the All-Star Game.

"Next time, the NBA All-Star Game might be in the stadium. Because the gymnasium, which can only accommodate more than 10,000 people, obviously can't satisfy Link's popularity! "Mike of the commentary game. Brin didn't shy away from complimenting Link.

He doesn't think anyone will argue with him on this topic, and Link may be the most popular All-Star player of the 21st century. Listening to the cheers at the scene, you know that his popularity is undoubted.

After Link came out, he also took the initiative to high-five his All-Star teammate Durant, "Kevin, did you watch my slam dunk contest yesterday?" ”

"No, I'm not interested!" Durant replied with a proud face.

"No, you did, you definitely did."

"No, I didn't, I didn't watch it!"

"You're sure you've seen it, and you weren't surprised at all when I showed the highlights of the dunk contest on the big screen. If you're watching it for the first time, it's impossible to be so calm. So, you must have sneaked a look at it last night! Link smiled, he was still very confident in his dunk yesterday.

A slam dunk contest that can scare Jordan into jaw dislocation can't fail to surprise Kevin. Durant.

Durant was speechless and speechless for a moment. Before he could figure out how to refute, the game had already begun.

This year's All-Star Game is similar to the previous ones, everyone is performing to their heart's content, and there is not much confrontation.

As soon as Link gets the ball, the fans will have a collective orgasm, hoping that Link can continue his slam dunk performance at the All-Star Game.

Link also lived up to the fans' expectations, and he dunked five times in a single quarter in the second quarter. Although the dunk action is not as exaggerated as the slam dunk contest, it can be regarded as a feast for the eyes of fans.

This year, the Eastern Army finally defeated the Western Army by 5 points. However, whether the All-Star Game is won or lost, Link doesn't care.

When Kelly. When Irving, a young man, won the All-Star Game MVP trophy, Link was even happy for him.

After all, what is an All-Star MVP? As last season's Finals MVP winner, Link's goal this year is to be the regular season MVP!

All-Star MVP, a small award with low gold content, let young people comfort themselves.

Overall, nothing impressive happened at this year's All-Star Game. Therefore, Link's slam dunk contest has become the symbol of this All-Star.

In the post-All-Star interview, Link was still the most popular star among reporters, and even Irving, the All-Star MVP, couldn't match it.

Link was also very calm during the interview, and was not angry about losing the game,

It was Cameron who won the game today and broke the All-Star Game single-game three-point shooting record. Anthony, when interviewed, looked extremely anxious.

"Congratulations, Cameron, you put on a perfect show today. You must be very excited to make 8 three-pointers in a single game and break the single-game three-point shooting record in an All-Star Game. But after tonight, everyone will be in the middle of a brutal regular season. Do you think the Knicks will be able to change their current predicament in the remaining two months? ”

Listening to reporters ask about things related to the regular season, the smile on Anthony's face disappeared in an instant.

As the second team in the East last season, as the team that reached the division semifinals last season. The New York Knicks have a record of only 20-32 this season with little change in the lineup this year!

Currently, the Knicks are only 10th in the East and are not even in the playoff range!

For a team with a superstar like Anthony, the Knicks' record is undoubtedly disappointing.

You must know that the amount of luxury tax paid by the Knicks this year is second only to their fellow city "difficult brothers" Brooklyn Nets, ranking second in the league. These two money-spreezing teams in New York are further proof to the world that you can't just write a check to build a great team.

Anthony is very anxious right now, and finally enjoyed a perfect weekend, but he didn't expect to be pulled back into the regular season mess in an instant before the weekend was over.

'We haven't given up on the season yet and I'm sure we'll come back strong in the last two months. Last season we were second in the East, and we haven't made much of a change this year. So, we still have the quality to play the playoffs. ”

Anthony was stunned for a few seconds, then squeezed out a smile and replied to the reporter.

"Even after the All-Star break, your first opponent is the Memphis Grizzlies, do you think so?" The reporter didn't give Anthony a chance to breathe, and immediately gave Anthony another critical blow.

After All-Star, the Knicks' first game was at home against the Grizzlies.

Anyone would be nervous against a team that is headed for a 72-win record.

But Anthony couldn't show it even if he was nervous, and he said leisurely, "Don't forget, one of the few four games the Grizzlies have lost this season, we gave it." ”

Anthony hasn't forgotten that the Knicks defeated the Grizzlies at the end of December. Link scored 32 points in that game, but the Knicks still narrowly won by four points.

But as soon as Anthony said this, he felt even more uneasy.

Defeated grizzly bears in the past...... This seems to make grizzly bears more dangerous.

Anthony couldn't help but look at Link, who was being interviewed on the other side, and clenched his fists.

In the playoffs, he must play. Anthony did come to New York for money, but that doesn't mean he's willing to give up his honor altogether.

From now until the end of the regular season, the Knicks will have to win every game they can if they want to make the playoffs.

Even against the Memphis Grizzlies!

Since Link scored 32 points last time, the Knicks can still win. This time, why not?

Cameron. Anthony doesn't want to be a backdrop for Link, who was indeed the brightest player of the All-Star Weekend, but now that the All-Star Game is over, let's make the war even more brutal!

After Anthony answered, he silently turned around and left the arena.

The Knicks fell into such a situation this season, and Anthony was very unwilling. Anyway, I'm a superstar myself! It's hilarious that a superstar should be bothered by the playoffs!

Anthony has made up his mind that no matter what, he will fight Link to the end!

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Link, Conley, Randolph and others rushed directly from New Orleans to New York to join the team.

Joggle and Link's teammates thought it would take at least a few days for Link to recover from the success of All-Star Weekend.

After all, being looked up to by the whole world makes the NBA celebrities drop their jaws, which is not something anyone can do.

Who isn't obsessed with success? Not to mention such a sensational success.

But Link's state after returning to the team surprised everyone. Because Link didn't mention the All-Star Game at all, but quickly devoted himself to preparing for the regular season.

Even in training, Link didn't slack off.

It's fair to say that he's recovering better than any of his teammates who didn't make it to All-Star Weekend.

At first, Vogel was a little puzzled as to how Link could be so concerned about a Knicks who were 10th in the East.

But when he remembered that the Knicks had won against the Grizzlies once, he instantly understood everything.

Anthony was right, having beaten the Grizzlies in the past, which would have made their situation even more dangerous.

Madison Square Garden has always been a basketball mecca, but it's not just because of the Knicks, it's because the arena has produced so many great records.

On February 2, 2009, Bryant performed 61 minutes at Madison Square Garden on the night of 61 minutes, which is still fresh in my memory.

March 28, 1995, Knicks vs. Bulls. Since Jordan's comeback, his scoring ability has been questioned. And Jordan proved that he was still the best player with a shock 55 points at Madison Square Garden.

There's never a shortage of topics, there's never a shortage of records. Seeing Link in such good form, Dave. Jogger couldn't help but begin to fantasize.

Madison Square Garden on February 18, will there be another classic battle?

After shocking the world at the slam dunk contest, Link doesn't seem to be satisfied......