As soon as he woke up from the big bed in a five-star hotel, Link saw the snowy city of Toronto outside the window.

As a southerner before the crossing, Link hadn't seen much snow. What's more, it's this kind of goose feather snow that can cover the entire city.

But looking at the snow scene outside the window, Link was not excited, but a little more tired. In winter, people can't help but be lazy. And the pedestrians on the street wrapped in thick cotton clothes also made Link shudder.

At this time, Tony, who lives in a room with Link. Aaron was still asleep. After all, the Grizzlies players only played an away game last night, and they stayed up late to catch a plane, which is indeed very tired, and it is normal to sleep a little more during the day.

Link stood up and walked around the room, full of calculations, this was only the second time Link had stayed in a five-star hotel. In the past, he used to live in motels when playing away games with the blue team, and before that, he did not have the financial conditions to stay in a five-star hotel.

He suddenly noticed a newspaper stuffed under the crack in the door, so he picked it up and looked at it curiously.

Indeed, in 2010, online journalism was far less developed than in 2019. The impact on the print media industry has not been as big as in 2019.

Although today's mobile phones can also watch the news, the experience is terrible. As a result, newspapers remain the main way to keep up with the news every day.

Link picked up the newspaper and flipped through it, most of what was written on it was not of interest to him. But when it came to the sports version, Link was stunned.

In the center of the sports section, there is a photo of himself cheering when he falls to the ground! At least half of this section is devoted to Link's performance last night and his inspirational story.

Of course, what Lin cares about the most is the headline of this report, "Losing the draft and beating the 10th pick rookie, Link's counterattack has officially begun!" ”

The first time he saw himself in the newspaper, Link always thought something strange. He didn't expect his news to be so popular in Toronto.

After all, people are very fond of listening to this kind of story of the counterattack of the little people. Moreover, my skin color is a little special. Thinking about it this way, it is not surprising that Link can become popular in Canada.

"Link, why are you up so early?"

While Link was still beaming at his newspaper appearance, Tony. Aaron's hazy eyes also crawled up. He also looked out the window at the goose feather snow, and muttered, "Damn the weather." ”

"I'm a little excited, Tony. You see," Link said, holding up the newspaper in his hand, "I'm actually in the paper, in the Toronto paper!" ”

Seeing Link so excited, Tony. Aaron smiled softly. Don't underestimate Tony. Aaron, this guy is the one who has a championship ring after all. As one of the championship members of the 2008 Celtics, Tony . Naturally, Aaron was unimpressed by such a thing as being in the newspaper.

He has been on the top of the world, what is the point of being in the newspaper? What else has he not been on?

"Don't get excited, man. In the future, you will have more opportunities to be in the newspaper. Let's go, wash up and change our clothes, and let's go down to breakfast. ”

Look at Tony. Link didn't think it was strange that Aaron didn't care about such things as being in the newspaper, which was very much in line with his personality.

Link has seen a few things about Tony before. Allen's article, he said that he didn't play to get in the newspapers or magazines, he just wanted to be one of the best defenders in history.

Of course, every mention of Tony. Aaron, Link will always think of that very classic saying: "I don't understand the offense, but don't think about it either." ”

Thinking back to myself and Tony yesterday. Allen teamed up to lock up George and Brandon. Nash, Link couldn't help but shake their heads, Tony. Aaron is indeed a very formidable defensive gate. He was very glad that he and Tony. Aaron is on the one hand.

Tony. The most regrettable thing about this guy is that the skill tree is completely crooked, and it is seriously biased. In all his years with the Grizzlies, he has never averaged double digits in points per game. As a number one defensive specialist, his annual salary has never exceeded 10 million. If he's a little bit more capable of scoring, then Link's ability to score is a bit stronger. Aaron's status is definitely more than that.

If only I could have Tony. Allen's defense plus Grant. Hill's offense, that's it......

The beautiful Link almost didn't let his saliva come out, but when he thought about it, it didn't seem impossible!

As far as Link knows about his system now, his abilities are upgraded in a stacking fashion, not replaced. In other words, attributes that are already strong will not become weaker, and attributes that are now weak will become stronger as they level up. The superposition of strong ability and strong ability is the future self.

Grant. Hill shot well in his twilight years, but barely shot three-pointers as a young man. Link is different, even if he is promoted to Hill when he was young in the future, the projection ability he already has will not be weakened.

So Link thought, does that mean that if he can practice his defensive ability, he can keep it?

This system allows Link to have Grant. Hill's ability, but it's not said that he "only" has Grant. Hill's abilities!

Take Grant. Hill's basketball IQ and body want to talk to Tony. Aaron doesn't seem to be out of the question of learning to defend.

Anyway, Tony. Aaron's attitude towards himself also seemed to be quite good, so Link clapped his hands and decided to get rid of Tony. Learn something from Aaron!

So when Tony. Aaron came out of the bathroom wrapped in only a bathrobe, and when he found Link staring at him all the time, with a meaningful smile, the defensive titan was a little furious.

"Tony."

"What...... What's up? ”

"I want to ......"

Tony. Aaron swallowed.

"I want to practice defending with you in the future."

"Huh!? That's it!? ”

"Or else?"

"Damn, can you just say the problem in the future, don't stare at others with strange eyes. Also, can you not make that kind of incomprehensible smile when staring at others? I also love to laugh when you shoot, hasn't anyone ever complained that you laughed mentally when you shot! "Tony. Aaron let out a sigh of relief as he complained.

"Uh...... I'm not smiling to be friendly. ”

"Your smile has never been related to your friendliness, but then again, there are very few young players who are willing to play defensively. And your defensive ability is very good for players of your age. How? Still feel like you're not doing enough? "Tony. That's what Aaron actually admires most about Link.

Some people are always very happy with themselves, like Mayo. But others are thinking about how to continue to improve all the time. There is no doubt that Link falls into the latter category, otherwise he would not have climbed up from the Development League as an undrafted player.

"Yesterday I defended Daniel. Granger is struggling, and if it hadn't been for Zach to help me guard my back, I guess I wouldn't have been so glamorous in yesterday's game. And it's clear to me that Granger, while an All-Star, is far from a top scorer. If it's hard to defend him, it means that my defensive ability is not strong enough. ”

Listen to Link's explanation, Tony. Aaron found it even more interesting. This kid hasn't even officially signed a second ten-day contract, and he's thinking about defending a top scorer?

How ambitious is he!?

Link is well aware of how much power he has in his body, and his idol Hill has not become the Hill people imagined. But he will bring out the full potential of Hill.

So, his goal now is not just to survive in the NBA.

"I'd love to practice with you and teach you how to defend. But whether it can be done or not depends on yourself. ”

Tony. Allen didn't say no, he likes all players who love to defend, even if he's an undrafted pick.

"I'll try, Tony. Let's go, it's time for us to go down for breakfast. ”

Studying under one of the league's most fearsome defenders? Just thinking about it makes Link feel a little excited.