285: A star of your level
On the night of February 19, TV ratings are usually high. Because today in the interval between the games, there will be a new program opened this season - "Five Embarrassments".
This is a spoof show launched after O'Neal moved in, and although it is a new show, it has become one of the most popular programs on the TV station in a short period of time. O'Neal perfectly replicated his hilarious style as a player on the show.
Today, O'Neill and Kenny. Smith still has five ridiculous fun facts about the course. Among them, McGee dunked the ball away, but he didn't know that he was still celebrating the goal emotionally, and it wasn't until the coach shouted that the attack continued......
Of course, Howard's embarrassing free throws were also selected for today's show. This guy made two free throws and once he was too hard and smashed straight into the frame. Once it was too light, it almost didn't stick to it. While it's a well-known fact that Howard doesn't make free throws, watching his comical shooting still makes people smile.
At the end of the program, before announcing today's top five, O'Neill and Kenny. Smith looked at each other.
"I don't think there's any suspense for him to win the first place, although this is his first time on this show, but I have to say that he really has the potential to take the first place the first time." Kenny. Smith began to warm up for the upcoming announcement of the Big Five.
"Yes, it was a really amazing goal. He was not only selected for the Big Five, but also for the Top Five of the Day. From this, you can see the weight of this ball. That's right, it's him, the man who made a bad pass and managed to score 2 points! ”
Link sat in front of the TV and felt a tingling in his heart. This is the second time he's heard someone call him that on TV.
Then, sure enough, there was another handsome and embarrassing lore on the TV. The first of the five embarrassments, Link never imagined that he would one day be able to overwhelm the super embarrassment star McGee and sit on this throne.
This kind of honor is not something that anyone can get.
But Link really didn't want to take it......
As soon as the five embarrassments were broadcast, Link received a call from his teammates. This group of unrighteous things, one by one, actually congratulated him on becoming the first of the five embarrassments!
Randolph was the most sassy, and he even said that he had prepared a gift for Link. Link couldn't imagine that he would be stuffed with something strange in his locker the next day.
Refer to Jimmy in 1st grade. Butler, this season his locker has been stuffed with popcorn twice, scary replica snakes once, lingerie once......
Well, Link admits that he has a part in the stuffing of lingerie.
Although he was spoofed all night, Link was actually a little happy to receive these calls.
It's pretty good to play with these guys, right?
During the next day's training, Link found two boxes of sports protection in the locker as a gift from Randolph.
The moment Link opened the locker, his heart was messy. Last year's All-Star, Randolph gave him two boxes. This year, it's good, and it's two boxes directly.
"Link, you've been in the protective goods business lately? Need to try it out for yourself? "Look at the contents of Link's cupboard, Tony. Aaron couldn't help but tease.
"I'm not, I don't have ......"
Randolph walked into the locker room and was smug when he saw Link find his gift.
He walked up and patted Link on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "Have fun All-Star Weekend, Link." ”
"I'm happy that you're big, you can't use it as a shoe cover."
"When shoe covers? Link, you're really not simple! ”
“......”
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Link thought that his top five embarrassing things would soon be filtered out, but he was wrong.
Before the All-Star break, the Grizzlies have two games to play, one against the Rockets and one against the 76ers.
In that game in Houston, the Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 97-93 with the excellent play of Lowry and Martin in the backcourt. Soon, though, the Grizzlies won again against the 76ers.
After two games, Link found that there were still reporters asking him whether he was passing or shooting when he played the Warriors, and some people asked him what it was like to be the first of the Big Five......
Link thought to himself that if he had hit a killer shot that day, the heat might not last so long.
Despite this, Link was not in a bad mood. Because after playing the 76ers, the Grizzlies didn't play until the All-Star break. The Grizzlies didn't play the first day after the All-Star break.
That would add up to seven days of rest without a game! This is undoubtedly a great joy for Grizzlies players who are struggling to move forward in a dense schedule.
After playing the 76ers, Hollins announced that the team was temporarily disbanded, and after the All-Star break, the players were asked to return to practice, which is equivalent to a seven-day Golden Week.
Link went home early after the game, and tomorrow at noon, Jeff. Austin and Gasol Jr. would go to Link's house to discuss plans for All-Star Weekend.
For other Grizzlies players, All-Star Weekend is pure rest. But for Link and Gasol, two players with All-Star breaks, they have plenty of business to do this weekend.
Especially Link, who has three days to play this year, and his rest time is greatly reduced.
At noon the next day, as soon as Austin entered Link's house, he was frightened by the two boxes of things piled up in front of the house.
"Link, pay attention to the recovery of physical strength." Austin looked at the two boxes of protective gear and tapped Link on the shoulder meaningfully.
"It was given to me by Zach, and I haven't opened it yet. If you need it, take a box and use it back......"
"Thanks Link, I don't need that much...... By the way, Link, let me take a look at your closet. ”
"Huh?" Link was stunned, where did the two big men talk about clothes as soon as they entered the door?
"If you don't have enough clothes, it's best to buy a few in the next two days. You're playing the All-Star Game this year, Link. Before the start of the game, all the stars will step into the arena like a red carpet. You don't want to, just go in by yourself. ”
"Uh...... Actually, it doesn't matter. "Link hasn't always paid much attention to what he wears in front of the media, and it's basically sporty. Because he rarely goes to buy clothes, after all, the clothes sponsored by Nike, Link feels like he can't wear them all.
"No, you're an All-Star starter now, Link. You can't just focus on what you're doing on the basketball court, because for a star of your level, the NBA is not just about basketball, it's a combination of image, business and basketball. This afternoon, I'll get you a stylist to help you get a new haircut and a few new outfits. Remember, you're an All-Star starter now, Link. ”
"For my level...... Big Star ....... "Although All-Star Weekend is about to begin, Link is still a little unaccustomed to his status as a starting forward in the West.