1199: Influence after Two Dynasties (part 1 of 5)

The 2019 NBA Annual Awards Ceremony is back at the Buck Hangar Exhibition Center in Santa Monica, California.

In the previous two years, the awards ceremony launched by Joke was not very successful.

Not to mention the low ratings, the fans and stars are also unable to lift their spirits.

Because the regular season awards are given after the championship has been decided, it is somewhat an afterthought.

Last year, even Harden didn't bother to come to the show, which shows how watery this awards ceremony is.

But this time the situation was completely different.

This year's annual awards ceremony has already become a high-profile event before it even begins. As always, T TV got the rights to broadcast it. This year, they finally don't have to worry about low ratings.

Because of this year's annual awards ceremony, there is one biggest suspense - whether Link can make it to the regular season MVP three times in a row!

Of course, if there are only gimmicks and no protagonists, then there is nothing to look forward to at this year's annual awards ceremony.

No matter how grand it is, it will only end up being as embarrassing as the previous two years.

After all, who would want to watch a movie without a leading role? Who would want to see a joke and speak for Link?

So the reason why this year's awards ceremony is so high-profile, in addition to the biggest suspense, is also because Link will be attending the event of the awards ceremony for the first time!

When Link announced that he would be attending this year's awards ceremony, the half-dead awards ceremony instantly became hot.

All the fans are looking forward to the awards ceremony, and in addition to the fans, even many NBA stars have announced that they will be attending this year's event.

LeBron. James, Anthony. Davis, Stephen. Curry and even Kobe Bryant. Bryant, they have all announced that they will be guests at this year's awards ceremony.

In the previous two years, because the awards ceremony was really not hot, these real super names did not participate.

But this year, thanks to Link, a group of popular monsters have gathered.

With Link's MVP trifecta and so many big names on the scene, the NBA's annual awards show has finally gotten what the joke wants.

It can be said that Link single-handedly saved the entire event, just like he saved the NBA slam dunk contest back then.

Of course, all this is inseparable from Xiao Hua's efforts in the past two years.

In the past two years, he has not disgusted Link anymore, and even given Link more freedom.

When Link lashes out at the disgraceful media, he won't be fined again.

When Link teaches dishonest opponents a lesson, he won't be banned either.

And something like a backward whistle is even more unlikely to happen to the grizzlies.

Previously, Grizzly and Link were villains who were disliked by the Alliance. But now, it is held in the palm of the hand by the alliance.

In short, it's comfortable to lick Link.

So this year, for the sake of having the opportunity to be the MVP trifecta, Link agreed to participate in the annual awards ceremony.

As a result, the annual awards ceremony is at an all-time high.

This is the appeal of the first person in the alliance.

Countless stars are vying for a chance to get into the scene, and some really want to witness the miracle of Link lifting the MVP trophy for the third year in a row.

And some just want to rub off on Link's heat.

On the night of the awards ceremony, the whole of Memphis was filled with people. Almost all of them watched TV at home and watched their heroes perform at the awards ceremony.

At least half of the large LED screens in Memphis are broadcasting the awards ceremony live at the same time.

With the addition of Link, the NBA's annual awards ceremony has truly reached the level of an annual event.

And this kind of influence is all made by Link himself.

The moment Link lifted the O'Brien Cup two weeks ago, he was destined to be the greatest star of his time.

It is not even necessary to add the word "one" after the greatest.

Six championships in seven years, two triple crowns, two dynasties.

Since Michael. After Jordan, no player has been able to do such an exaggerated thing.

Previously, it was said that Link ruled the second decade of the 21st century.

But now, it's no exaggeration to say that Link is the league's greatest player since the 21st century!

Look at the other great stars of the 21st century, LeBron. James only has one ring and has lost to Link five times in the Finals.

Kevin. Durant also only had one ring and was also dominated by Link for many years.

Cameron. Anthony is now directly without the ball, and the championship ring index is still 0.

Wade, who has just retired, has four rings, but two of them are still with Link.

Vince. Carter had four rings, but all four of them were taken by Link when he got older.

Tim, who once created the triple crown in five years. Duncan also only has four rings, and Duncan would have had the opportunity to wear a championship ring on one hand. But unfortunately, he lost to Link in the 13-14 season.

Chris. Paul doesn't talk about championships, he's still looking for a chance to get his hands on the floor, but the Rockets are said to be trying to sell him.

As for the two champions in the same year as Link, Griffin and Wall, it is even more incomparable.

The former now has to fight hard to get through the first round of the playoffs, and the latter has been missing for a long time due to injuries.

So far in the 21st century, there is only Kobe Bryant who can really be compared with Link.

But in terms of hard honors, Link has also thrown Kobe Bryant too much.

Kobe Bryant has five championships and Link has six. And Kobe Bryant's five championships, the span between the first three and the last two is too long. Therefore, it cannot be called a reign of an era.

With only a year separating his two triple wins, there is no doubt about his dominance.

Link has five MVPs and could even pick up a sixth tonight, while Kobe Bryant only has one.

There are only two FMVP Kobes, and Link has three times as many Kobes.

Therefore, Kobe Bryant is only the closest to Link.

This is how the great stars of the 21st century compare themselves to Link.

Two dynasties, this is something that many people dare not imagine at all, and this seems to be the privilege of "gods".

But this summer, Link turned it into a reality!

Therefore, people also worship him as the god of this era.

Now, on top of Link's head, it's really just Michael. Jordan too.

No one has ever been so close to Jordan, not just in honor, but in dominance!

Back then, all teams would be terrified when they saw Jordan. It's as if right now, the Grizzlies are the most dangerous team in the league.

Back then, Jordan's existence was directly linked to the league's earnings. During the time he retired, the league's ratings plummeted. As soon as he returned, there was another NBA craze around the world.

It's like now, as long as there is no Link, the awards show is completely unattended.

Back then, Jordan's jersey and sneaker sales were unmatched by others. It's like right now, Link has been number one on the jersey sales chart for six years in a row.

His Link series of sneakers has also been favored by more and more stars and fans.

Nike even intends to create a brand directly for Link as it did with Jordan!

From hard accolades to influence, Link is the man closest to Jordan.

How close is it? It's so close that most people think he can surpass Jordan!

In the past, when people asked whether so-and-so player would surpass Jordan, the response was often nothing more than ridicule.

But Link is different, and when people bring up the question of whether Link will surpass Jordan, everyone starts thinking about it seriously.

The establishment of this second dynasty completely changed Link's position in history.

If you say before, Link was still a star in the same gear as Kobe and Duncan. So now, he has become the only one after Jordan.

In most people's eyes, Link has already achieved fame, and he has no regrets in his career.

But Link doesn't want to rest on his laurels, his goal is not to be the greatest of the 21st century, but the greatest of all history!

If he can achieve a shocking quadruple championship and further expand his influence......

Link believes that surpassing Jordan is no longer just talk.

Of course, MVP Triple Dealer is also a thing that can expand its influence. The most important thing is that this is something that even Jordan has not done.

In the history of the NBA, there are only three people who can achieve MVP three times in a row.

Among them, Russell and "Zhang 20,000" were both done in ancient times and do not have much reference value.

In the history of modern basketball, there is only "Forcing King" Larry. Bird was able to win the MVP three years in a row.

After that, the three-in-a-row MVP became a legend.

But today, at this much-anticipated awards ceremony, another legend is about to be broken by Link.

Michael. Jordan's position is becoming more and more dangerous.