208: What do you most want to do right now?
Watching Link stumble onto the pitch, Nowitzki was very touched.
It's true that the Grizzlies have done enough this year. They lost Rudy. Guy's case went from the top eight edge of the West to fifth in the West. From being unfavored, he has become one of the two strongest teams in the West. It stands to reason that the Grizzlies should be satisfied.
But Link didn't, and for him, everything but victory was defeat. Nowitzki was the same back then, and even if he won the regular season MVP, so what? When he was eliminated in the playoffs, he didn't complacently say "Oh, I've done enough" because he won the MVP. ”
They are the same kind of people, and they are all full of desire to win. Most importantly, they are all incredibly strong!
"The game is over, and the Memphis Grizzlies have caused a lot of trouble for the Mavericks. But alas, there can only be one winner in the end. The Mavericks made it to the end, and they will lift the Western Conference Championship trophy at the Federal Express Arena! ”
Mike. Brin felt sorry that the Mavericks' close-fitting press in the last 8 seconds was indeed too successful. If Link doesn't come to answer, Conley is expected to be in violation of the rules for 8 seconds.
The kind of three-point shot that came over at the halfway line at the end was indeed a helpless move. Link had equalized the score with 28 seconds left before the end of the game, but in the end, he still couldn't extend the Grizzlies' "life".
At this moment, Mike. Brin's eyes were drawn to the court again, as he saw Dirk, who had won the game and played a historic performance in this year's playoffs. Nowitzki, walking towards Link.
The German didn't go to his team-mates, nor to the likes of Randolph, Gasol Jr. and Conley, but to Link.
Brin smiled, it seems, it was not just himself. Link's kid has also won the affirmation of the strong.
"Link!"
Link heard someone calling for him, so he looked up. But it wasn't his teammate, it was Dirk, who was wearing a sky blue jersey. Nowitzki.
"I'm not going to say congratulations to you, Dirk, because I really want to win." Link spread his hands and climbed up from the floor. Of course, Link also respects Dirk, so he squeezes out a smile at him that looks very mentally retarded and stiff.
"Hahahaha, I know if the Grizzlies and you congratulate others, you wouldn't have bitten the series until now. You are a team that does not admit defeat, and I thought I could solve you in 4 games. I have to admit that I couldn't have been more wrong. Hey, won't you hug me? The reporters are all here, don't give face? ”
Link didn't respond, but hugged Nowitzki directly.
"It's unwilling, but I have to say, congratulations, Dirk. I'm sure you're going to be the champions, only the champions can break us, don't they? ”
"Hahahaha, I thought you were so angry all the time! Good faith, Link, we're sure we'll win! Because, you have made me and my team stronger! We've learned a lot from playing with you. ”
After Dirk finished speaking, Link was about to let go of the hand he was hugging Nowitzki. As everyone knows, Nowitzki suddenly increased his strength, and grabbed Link's head like a basketball, leaning against his chest.
Link:???
What kind of plane, why are you suddenly hugging tight!? Hey, it's so uncomfortable to hug a big man covered in sweat so tightly!
"Link, don't worry about anything, don't complain about anything. Play hard and never give up. And then everything that embarrass you now, will embrace you in turn. This is my personal advice to you, Link, is between you and me alone. You have a lot of potential, don't give up. ”
Nowitzki didn't let go until Link had finished speaking. After patting Link on the shoulder, Nowitzki turned to leave.
When he used to be a fan, Link thought that at the end of the playoffs, the two teams would hug just for show.
But now Link knows that when the two sides hug, it's not just a joke! That was true of Popovich in the last round, and it was the same with Dirk today. He believes that these two people really want to get better.
Just then, Link suddenly heard cheers from the stands. He looked up in surprise, obviously the Grizzlies lost, why did the fans cheer.
As a result, Link smiled with relief when he heard clearly what the fans were shouting.
"Thank you, heroes!"
All Grizzlies fans stood up to salute the heroes who fought for six games, did they lose? Yes. But in the hearts of Grizzlies fans, they won.
Link walked up to his teammates, and everyone looked unwilling.
"So, are we making them suffer?" Randolph touched Link's head, and Link didn't hide because he had no strength.
Besides, don't they all talk about becoming bald to become stronger...... Look at what Ginobili's hair has become, and as a result, he is averaging more than 20 points per game in this year's playoffs......
"I think we should make them suffer. However, I thought we would be able to fight the Big Seven. Link patted Randolph on the back, and the big black bear scored 28 points and 13 rebounds today, which is considered to be the last fight with the historic Nowitzki.
"What do you most want to do right now? Our season is over. I want to get a good night's sleep, I'm so tired. ”
"Me? Well...... I want to start planning my summer training right away. In the future, I don't want to miss a crucial ball like that again. ”
After listening to Link, Randolph was stunned. This kid...... It's the Western Conference finals, aren't you satisfied?
On the other hand, after Nowitzki left Link, he was surrounded by reporters before he could celebrate the victory with his teammates.
As a player who put on a historic performance and led the team to the finals, Nowitzki is naturally very popular with reporters.
"Dirk, you're about to meet the Miami Big Three in the Finals, what do you think the outcome will be?"
"I don't know, but we're going to give it our all, and that's what the Grizzlies taught us."
"What do you think of your performance? How far do you think you're from a true legend? ”
"I can't help but judge, what level of athlete I am should be judged by the outside world."
"Dirk, what do you think about breaking into the finals again?"
"Facing the Heat and Wade again, do you have any confidence?"
The reporters' questions seemed boring to Dirk, and if it weren't for politeness, he would have been left alone.
"Dirk, the Grizzlies have caused you a lot of trouble this series. With a narrow two-point win over the Grizzlies today, what were you thinking when Link's final shot came out of the box? ”
Finally, this question made Dirk's eyes shine. Originally perfunctory, he faced the camera seriously and looked at the hardwood floor of the Federal Express Arena. This round of the series, he will never forget in his life.
"When Link's last shot missed, the only thing on my mind was - we got out of danger, we survived!"
Nowitzki looked serious, and they shed their skin.