527: Smiling man Conley
60 wins, the first time in the history of the Grizzlies that they have 60 wins!
After the March game, Memphis was back in the frenzy. The Grizzlies struck while the iron was hot and launched a 60-win commemorative T-shirt. Needless to say, T-shirts were sold more than the Grizzlies sold more jerseys in a season three or four years ago.
Outstanding results, bringing considerable financial income to the Grizzlies. Those who stopped Robert in the first place. Pera's acquisition of the Grizzlies must now be very regrettable.
Today, the Grizzlies have become one of the most money-making teams in the league.
In the media, the Grizzlies are all over the news. 60 wins, in any season, that's a great achievement. Throughout the history of the NBA, at most two teams have won 60 wins per season.
And now, the Memphis Grizzlies have become one of them. Grizzlies fans couldn't have imagined that the Grizzlies would be able to step into the ranks of the top teams.
But now, their 60th win puts the Grizzlies in the top echelons.
Now, the most depressed estimate is Durant. The Thunder had just been upset by the Timberwolves, and the Grizzlies cleaned up the Timberwolves without much effort, which was tantamount to a bear paw in the face of the Thunder.
Sports Illustrated magazine is right when it says that Durant is really under pressure right now. The hotter Link is, the more pressure he has.
Fortunately, the game is already in April, and the regular season will be over with just over ten days left.
The ultimate battle between the Thunder and the Grizzlies is also slowly approaching.
Durant was extremely troubled, but Link and his teammates couldn't be happier.
April 1st, April Fool's Day. The Grizzlies officially announced that they would send Link to the Development League for exercise.
Of course, everyone knows that this is just an April Fool's joke played by Grizzlies officials and fans.
Although it was just a small joke, it is not difficult to see that the Grizzlies are in a good mood from top to bottom.
After all, not all teams are in the mood to joke with their fans right now, and if you ask the Lakers officials to make an April Fool's joke now, they probably won't be able to laugh themselves.
In addition to the April Fool's Day jokes, the Grizzlies all gathered in Link's cottage today. To celebrate the team's historic 60th victory, Link gathered everyone at home, which was a little relaxation after a stressful March.
At this time, Link's mansion was already very lively.
Randolph was tinkering with the boat, preparing to "go to sea". Gasol looked at Link's expansive backyard and muttered what was the best way to grow.
Tony. Aaron gathered a bunch of people and started playing cards, Link was speechless, Tony. No matter where Aaron goes, playing cards is indispensable.
Everyone had a great time and had a great time. It was the first time Link had invited his teammates to his home, after all, the small place he had lived in before couldn't accommodate so many people.
But now, even a dozen strong men gathered together, it will not feel crowded.
Link, as the host, is playing haha everywhere. Talk a few words with this one for a while, and say a few words with that one for a while. Link is trying to bring everyone closer together, and this kind of activity is very necessary.
If you only play together, you're a colleague at best.
But if everyone can get along happily in private, the relationship can be further sublimated.
And this kind of affection that goes further than colleagues may play a huge role in the game.
Just like Kobe Bryant and O'Neal back then, if their relationship could go beyond the level of "colleagues", then they could win more than three championships.
In the midst of this happy atmosphere, Link found Conley standing alone by the lake with juice.
I didn't talk to anyone else, and I didn't find things to do on my own.
He just stood there, looking into the distance, as if thinking about something.
Link didn't know what he was thinking, but on his face, Link couldn't see joy.
"Hey, Mike, why don't you go to the lake with Zach?"
It wasn't until he heard Link shout that Conley turned his head and squeezed out a forced smile.
"Forget it, actually, I don't like boats, Link."
Conley was smiling all the time, and it seemed to have become his label.
He smiled at his teammates. Facing reporters, he smiled. Even in the face of some of the questionable blows on the court, Conley just smiled and shook his head silently.
But with this kind of person who smiles all the time, it's hard to see what he's thinking.
"Hey, what's the bother, Mike." Link is different, he knows the character of everyone on the Grizzlies all too well. He could see at a glance which person was abnormal. Even if Conley tried to hide it with a smile, he couldn't fool Link.
Conley wasn't a misfit, and if he was in a good mood, he wouldn't come here and stand alone.
"Nothing, really. We've got 60 wins, so what can I worry about. Go play with Link and leave me alone. Conley waved his hand, still with an impeccable smile on his face.
Link pouted, others didn't want to say it, and they couldn't pry people's mouths open.
There is no choice but to give up.
In the evening, everyone went back early. After all, there is still training the next day and a game to play the day after tomorrow.
Although the Grizzlies have 60 wins, it is very remarkable. But everyone knows that this is not the end of the story.
After everyone was gone, Link finally calmed down and had time to look at his phone.
In the next game, the Grizzlies' opponent is the San Antonio Spurs. There is no doubt that this is a battle of the spotlight, broadcast live across the United States.
And before the start of this game, there were naturally a lot of reports about both sides.
In these news, Link seems to have found the reason for Conley's bad mood.
"Tony. Parker will be the X-factor in this game, and the Frenchman has been in excellent form in recent games and feels like he's back to that FMVP-winning season. ”
"Tony. Parker's ranking on the MVP charts has skyrocketed and he is currently ranked fifth! If Parker does win the MVP, he will become the first foreign player ever to win a double MVP. ”
"Against the Clippers, 24 points and eight assists. Against the Nuggets, 26 points and 11 assists. Against the Jazz, 34 points and 9 assists! In the last month, Tony. Parker's performance was totally dominant. Thanks to him, the Spurs haven't known what it's like to lose streak for three months. ”
"The Grizzlies and Spurs are old rivals, but this time, things could be different. Tony, Parker, will definitely make Mike without an All-Star experience. Conley was fighting all over the ground looking for teeth. ”
When Link saw the headline of the last news, it dawned on him.
Without an all-star experience, this is the biggest pain point in Conley's heart.
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The next day, training went on as usual.
Everyone is in good shape, playing Spurs, no one wants to lose.
Yesterday, while the Grizzlies players were eating, drinking, and having fun at Link's house, the Spurs were beaten by Bosh in the final 1.9 seconds of the game against the Heat.
Although the Spurs unfortunately lost, Parker's performance was still eye-catching. With 27 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds, the "French sports car" seems to have been modified and rejuvenated.
Since the Spurs haven't lost in three months, many believe that the Spurs won't give up easily even against the Grizzlies with 60 wins.
This game is destined to be extremely exciting.
Therefore, during the afternoon media opening session, there were too many reporters to come to cover the news.
And one of the names that reporters mention the most is Parker.
"Link, do you think Parker can continue that incredible show at the Federal Express Arena?"
"How many points do you think Parker can score? How much of a threat does he pose to the Grizzlies? ”
"Link, will you give up this game? After all, Spurs are in just the right shape. Fight hard with them, it seems that it is not cost-effective for you at this time. ”
Not to mention Conley, Link always felt a little annoyed when he heard Parker's words. Although he and Parker don't have any personal vendettas, they are rivals after all.
Who wants reporters to have the names of their opponents on their lips all day long.
Link faced the reporters' microphones and cleared his throat to indicate that he was going to speak.
"I'm not worried about Tony in the slightest. Parker, because we have the best No. 1 position in the West, Mike. Conley. Link said, winking at Conley beside him.
He believed, he heard.
The reporters looked shocked, but Link had an undeniable expression.
He knew very well that what Conley needed now was not encouragement, but trust!
The others Link didn't care, but Link had to let Conley know that his teammates trusted him 100 percent.
In his mind, Conley is an All-Star, no worse than anyone else.