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There are many differences between the Drew League in Los Angeles and Rock Park in New York, but one thing is in common – only winners deserve respect.
One weekend at the end of July, the Drew League regular season continued at Drew Talent High School.
Today, the stadium is packed, and a sizable number of fans gather outside the stadium. Many of the biggest names in basketball have traveled thousands of miles to Los Angeles just to watch a Drew League game.
Alan. Iverson, as always, appeared in front of the fans in baggy clothes and sunglasses.
When interviewed by reporters, Iverson couldn't hide his excitement, "This is a matchup that you can't even see in the NBA!" ”
Drew League's key partner and former NBA star "Bearded Captain" Byron. Davis also appeared in the arena, pointing to the Drew League slogan, quite proud, "Today, we will have a real super battle!" ”
In this situation, how can there be less "King of Los Angeles" Kobe? He brought his wife and daughter to the scene today, and he was as excited as ordinary fans, "One game, six NBA players, this made history in the Drew League. Trust me, today's race will go down in history! ”
In addition to that, Vince. Carter, LaMarcus. Aldridge, Damien. Lillard, Dwayne. Wade and other superstars were also in attendance, and they were all members of Link's training camp. Today, they specially gave themselves a day off, just to come to the scene to cheer for their fellow trainees.
Although the Drew League is hot every summer, there is no other game that can usher in such a luxurious line-up.
And the reason why today's game can attract so many superstars is one reason - Link is here!
Link, Butler and George were sitting in the locker room, and the locker room in the high school arena didn't have the best soundproofing in the world like the NBA arena locker room. Therefore, the shouts from the sidelines have all been poured into Link's ears.
"Link, I'm so glad you're on my team! We are very close to winning the championship this season, and if we win this crucial game, we will be able to move further up the rankings! ”
Inside the locker room, Link's team owner and player Jason Link. Taylor was equally pleased. He is proud that he has been able to recruit three NBA superstars.
Jason. Taylor may be the owner of the team, but he's not a greasy guy with a big belly. Nicknamed "The Game", he is one of the most recognizable rappers in Los Angeles and has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice.
Like most blacks from poor backgrounds, Jason. Taylor has been involved in rap and basketball since he was a child, and at one point he even thought about playing basketball for a living.
Although he eventually chose rap, his love for basketball has not dissipated. Every summer, Jason. Taylor will build his own team to play in the Drew League, and this is not the first time he has played against NBA players.
In 2011, when Durant and James parachuted into the Drew League to start the fairy battle, Jason . Taylor was on the field.
And his only result in that game was to shoot a bottom corner three......
"We're also very happy to be in the Drew League, although we may only play one game in this team, but ...... Don't say anything, kick each other's ass! Link smiled, stood up and staggered twice.
Jason. Taylor obviously liked Link's way of speaking and style, and he patted his chest and promised, "In Los Angeles in the future, I can help you with anything!" Now, let's play! ”
With the fans cheering and the live DJ yelling, the players from both teams took the field.
Link's Paladins murdered the reporters' flashes as soon as they came out, and the two championship team members plus a superstar small forward who fought with James in the Eastern Conference Finals is definitely a unique configuration in the Drew League!
Link's lineup of players has long been known to fans, but Durant's Warriors team is still a mystery about which two NBA players will join.
Durant said on social media two days ago that he had recruited two strong teammates, but he did not make the list public.
In this regard, fans have different opinions. Some people say that he must have found Westbrook and Ibaka, and others say that Durant is going to team up with James!
But in the end, when Durant's two teammates came out, it exceeded everyone's expectations!
Golden State Warriors twin star Stephen. Curry and Klay. Thompson stepped onto the court with Durant, and they were Link's opponents today!
Link looked at Curry, Thompson and Durant and rubbed his eyes.
What a veritable Warriors!
Speaking of which, at the beginning of next season, the Golden State Warriors are about to rise. The current Curry and Thompson are not so easy to deal with......
Durant wasn't lying, he did recruit two very tough teammates.
Link, on the other hand, suddenly had the feeling of playing the finals with the Super Warriors in advance.
After seeing the lineup on Durant's side, Link immediately gathered Butler and George around, "I look at Curry, George, you go to defend Thompson." Kevin. Durant is up to you, Jimmy. ”
Link arranged a matchup, and he deliberately handed Durant to Butler, which was a good opportunity to really test how much Butler had improved. As for Stephen. Curry ...... Link knew he had to get used to that perverted defender in advance.
The game officially began, and Link's Paladins fought for the first attack.
The first attack in the opening game, Jason who was calling for rain in Los Angeles. Taylor wanted to show his hand. He received the basketball on the right side of the court, broke through the alignment and prepared for the layup.
But as soon as he threw the basketball to the basket, Kevin was jumped high. Durant was directly caught without mercy!
As soon as it opened, Durant staged a wonderful catch-and-take performance!
"Hahaha, what is Jason doing!? There is no part for him to talk about this game, so I advise him to stay and watch it honestly! The live commentator laughed, this is the Drew League. NBA stars don't have privileges here, and well-known singers don't have privileges here!
No matter how prestigious you are in Los Angeles, you only look at strength here!
Jason. Taylor was instantly embarrassed, but luckily he was dark-skinned, and people couldn't tell if he was blushing.
But people can see Durant's attitude today, he is very fierce. The catch he took at the beginning was undoubtedly telling everyone, "Today is a war between him and Link, and the others are less involved!" ”
Durant took the opportunity to fight back, and he drove straight in, only to find that Link did not defend himself at all, but defended Stephen. In front of the library.
"Cut, are you scared!?" Durant was secretly proud in his heart, but the next second, he was suddenly rushed out of Jimmy. Butler makes a tough stop!
Butler suddenly crossed in front of Durant, making it seem as if Durant had hit a wall.
For Durant, who hasn't played an NBA-level confrontation for a long time, Butler's blocking made him a little uncomfortable for a while.
After forcing Durant to interrupt the counterattack, Butler opened his arms and looked resolute. He doesn't care if he has the second super forward in front of him in the MVP ranking last season, he just knows that he has to get him now!
Durant gritted his teeth, he didn't take Butler's little bench seriously before the game started. Unexpectedly, this guy actually had the courage to come to the door by himself.
So, use a beautiful offense to make Butler recognize the gap!
In Durant's opinion, the real players on Link's side can actually play are George and Link.
This can't blame Durant for underestimating the enemy, after all, he didn't even have a chance to play the Grizzlies in this year's playoffs......
Durant readjusted his posture and was just about to dribble through, but found that Butler was the first to be rough up!
Grizzlies take the initiative off the bench!
Being hit by Butler like this, Durant's center of gravity was a little unstable. In the next second, Butler followed closely and stretched out everything and swept away the basketball in Durant's hand!
Durant hurriedly chased back, he couldn't believe that the basketball was snatched like this!
Butler's stealing style is very different from Link's, who relies on superb judgment and blistering speed. As long as the ball carrier is careless, the basketball is gone. But again, as long as the ball carrier doesn't make mistakes, it will be difficult for Link to make a steal.
But what about Butler? He was actually more like a "hard rob" just now. Ball carriers don't make mistakes? Then force the ball carrier to make a mistake!
Knocking the opponent out of center of gravity, and then squeezing up to snatch the ball away, this is the secret of Butler's steal. In the face of this kind of steal, Durant was a little unexpected.
Butler's sheer speed wasn't too fast, and Durant chased after him with two big strides.
But in the end, Butler was stunned to carry Durant's impact and score the ball. As just now, Butler's goal was also not extremely skillful.
If this ball were to be changed to Link, he would definitely have a bells and whistles in the air. But what about Butler? He just withstood the impact.
After two rounds of offense and defense, Durant felt a word in Butler - tough! He realized that Butler was really playing this game as an NBA game.
Butler made a layup after a steal and won a full house.
Durant looked at Butler's back with some surprise, a Grizzlies bench is so strong!? Impossible!
Last season's top scorer shook his head, believing he just hadn't adapted to the pace of the game yet......