In the first game of the Rockets, Link had 5 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, although he didn't play much, but with two shots that were selected as the top five, Link had a very good start in the NBA.

In the next two games, Link's performance was still decent.

Playing the Bucks on Dec. 9, the Rockets lost. But Link's playing time increased to two and a half points, and he also chipped in seven points and three rebounds. It is worth mentioning that Link's shooting percentage is 2-of-3, and 6 of the 7 points came from outside the three-point line, plus a free throw, which is very efficient.

On December 10, the Rockets beat the Cavaliers back-to-back. With the "crooked handle" Kevin. Martin's exaggerated performance of 40 points, the Cavaliers after losing James were abused to the fullest, and the game went into garbage time early.

Due to the arrival of garbage time, Link was fortunate to get three and a half minutes of playing time today, with 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and Link cut such statistics in less than five minutes of playing time, which is already very efficient.

If it weren't for Link's bad luck on one shot that allowed the basketball to come out of the frame, Link would have been able to score double-digit points for the first time in the NBA.

At this point, after three games, Link's 10-day short contract with the Rockets has officially expired. He grew to fame in Houston, and it was clear that Adelman was trusting him more.

At first, Link should not be in the team's plans. But now, Adelman will increase his playing time, consciously or unconsciously.

After the game, Link returned home full of anticipation, ready to renew his second 10-day contract tomorrow. He's confident in his performances in those three games, and he believes his performance is good enough to keep him in Houston.

However wait for Carl. When Jones came to Link, he brought a notice that was very different from what Link had imagined.

"We've got to pack our things and get back to Oklahoma City early tomorrow morning."

"What did you say?" Hearing this, Link's originally happy mood disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Of course, his face immediately pulled down. Link isn't Duncan and Leonard, he loves and hates, and he doesn't like to hide his emotions.

Moreover, he was very interested in Karl. Jones has endured and endured.

Hit from the beginning, Carl. The only thing Jones was busy with was taking over one business activity after another for him.

What attends a supermarket promotion, attends a ribbon-cutting ceremony of an unknown brand, or even pretends to eat at a restaurant to attract customers...... The remuneration for these activities ranges from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, and they are not serious business activities.

Link wasn't stupid, he knew very well that this was going to be good for Carl. Jones was the most beneficial. Because for every business activity, he gets a 20% cut of it. It's not too much at a time, but it adds up. In just ten days, Carl. Jones also benefited tens of thousands of dollars.

Who doesn't like to make this kind of quick money? Especially still for Carl. Jones is a money-grubber.

Link always thought that Carl. Jones would have focused on his NBA contract when he had enough money, so he didn't care much about him. But for now, Jones has lived up to Link's expectations.

Seeing that Link's face was wrong, Carl. Jones hurriedly explained, "Morey didn't plan to let you stay in Houston at all, he signed you in the first place just to attract attention." Now that you've played your part, he's naturally not going to renew your contract. ”

For Carl. Jones's claim, Link does not deny. As a time-traveler, Link remembers that in 2018 and 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers also signed two development league players Andrew Brown. Ingram. The inspirational story of this older development league player was very popular in those two years.

But do the Lakers really need Ingram? Not. The Lakers did this to catch the eye with Ingram's inspirational story. Because in those two years, the Lakers' record was really terrible. If you don't make some stories, no one will care about the Lakers.

The Lakers signed Ingram in their first year, and Link also felt that the Lakers had a human touch. But the following year, Link felt that the hype was a little disgusting. Andrew. Did Ingram really come true? No, he's just being used as a hype tool.

So, it's possible that Morey signed him for the same purpose. But that doesn't make Carl. Jones's excuse.

"The Rockets don't have a place for me, and Morey doesn't want to renew his contract...... So, apart from those damn business activities, have you fought for me? Have you ever sat in front of Morey and confronted him? Or rather, from the very beginning, you knew I couldn't stay in Houston. But for the sake of maximum commercial value, you still sent me here? ”

In the face of Link's questioning, Carl. Jones was speechless.

"You said we could do great things together, but I'm disappointed by what you're doing now, Carl."

Just as Link was furious, his phone rang. Link hurriedly pulled out his phone, he thought things were reversed.

Maybe it was Adelman who convinced Morey? Or Jordan. Hill intercedes for himself?

But no, the caller ID was not the name of any Team Rocket personnel, but from Upshaw's mother.

Link glared at Carl viciously. Jones glanced at him, adjusted his mood, and then answered the phone.

"Martha, what's the matter?"

"Link ......"

As soon as the other party spoke, Link felt that something was wrong, because Upshaw's mother was crying!

Based on previous contacts, Link knew that the Upshaws were very optimistic people. His mother, Martha, in particular, always has a smile on her face, no matter what life throws at her. Even if he occasionally complains to Link, it's just self-teasing.

But at this time, the most optimistic wife Link had ever seen, spoke with a crying tone.

"What's going on!? What happened? Link was a little anxious, as we all knew that the crime rate in the neighborhood of Upshaw's house had been high, and he thought that Epshaw had suffered some kind of accident.

"It's Zike, he's in the hospital now. I don't know what happened to him, he suddenly fainted during the game and hasn't woken up until now. The doctor said he was ......"

Martha paused, as if it would take a lot of courage for her to say the word, "The doctor said that he had fainted due to cardiac arrest and was now being resuscitated. I don't know how to link, I don't know who to call, I ......"

Cardiac arrest, hearing the word, Link's hairs stood on end. Suddenly, he remembered the small round pillbox that Upshaw always carried with him.

"Don't worry Martha, I'll buy the nearest ticket, it'll be there soon. Don't worry, Zike will be fine, he's a professional basketball player! ”

Link hung up the phone in a hurry, didn't even pack his luggage, put on his coat and was about to leave. His best friend fainted during the game, and he didn't have time to worry about anything else.

"Where are you going?" Cal. Jones also panicked, he knew he couldn't afford to lose this cash cow.

"Back to Oklahoma City, as you wish!" Link replied angrily.

"Oklahoma City? No, business activities in Oklahoma City don't start until noon tomorrow, we don't need to be in such a hurry, we ......"

Cal. Jones stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence, as he noticed that a spark seemed to have sparked in Link's eyes.

"Fuck the business, Carl. Jones. You're fired now, you're fucking fired! Go find your next cash cow and don't follow me anymore! ”

was waived by the Rockets to renew his contract, and Upshaw went to the hospital for no apparent reason. Link is now angry, Carl. Jones undoubtedly hit the muzzle.

He swallowed, visibly startled by Link. In all these days of contact with Link, he had never seen Link angry. But soon, Jones regained his composure and put on a disgusting face, "If you're going to fire me, you're going to have to pay me $50,000 in liquidated damages, Link!" The contract is written in black and white! ”

Hear Karl. Jones said this, and Link smiled instead. Now, he can see Carl thoroughly. Jones's true face. This guy never considered himself a friend, he was right, he was just a pawn of Morey and Jones.

One of them needs a cut of commercial contracts, and the other needs "clowns" to attract fans.

Seeing Link stop, Carl. Jones smirked, thinking he was threatening Link. After all, $50,000 is not a small amount for a poor boy who plays the Development League.

Unbeknownst to everyone, Link decisively took out the check he had just received from Team Rocket, and then viciously threw it at Carl. Jones spat in his face and spit on his shoe.

"You bastard with only money in your eyes, disappearing from my eyes with a check. I can guarantee that sooner or later you will be played to death by money! And I'm glad to see that day coming. ”

After scolding, Linka zipped up his coat and walked out of the rental house.

His trip to Houston is over, but he's not nostalgic at all. The only thing Link could think about now was to get back to Upshaw.