DeMarcus. Cousins, the fifth overall pick in the first round in 2010.

Link, undrafted in 2010.

Normally, these two guys will hardly have any chance to compete together, and they should never have anything to do with each other in their lives.

Cousins will go from strength to strength in the NBA, trying to move toward the league's No. 1 center. And players like Link, if they are lucky, can play in overseas leagues and earn enough living expenses. If you're unlucky, you might go to some lower leagues or even say goodbye to basketball.

But at this time, the two guys were standing on the same basketball court, and they looked at each other.

A minute ago, Rudy. Guy was helped into the locker room by his teammates with a left shoulder injury. Lost his star at a critical moment, Lionel. Naturally, Hollins was in a hurry.

The game against the Kings was already going on a bumpy one, and Guy's sudden injury made the situation even more serious.

But at this critical juncture, Hollins did not hesitate to send Link on the field. Perhaps, this is enough to explain Link's place in his heart.

And just like that, Link played in a time that wasn't meant to be his. In the last two minutes of the game, the team only led by six points. At this critical moment, any mistake will be put under the microscope by fans and experts.

"They all say you're one of the best rookies of the year."

Link was standing on the pitch waiting for his teammates to serve the ball, when he heard someone talking to him.

Turn your head and look, it's Cousins!

Cousins, it seems, didn't feel the slightest bit wrong with hurting Guy. Without the slightest remorse or pity, he quickly shifted the target to Link again.

Link ignored Cousins, not because he was afraid, but as a "temporary worker", he just wanted to play well and didn't want to make anything else.

"Don't worry, I'll give you a taste of how a real top rookie plays, undrafted!"

Seeing that Link didn't speak, Cousins didn't stop. There was a lot of rookie talk about in 2010, and Blake Brown, who was delayed by a year to start his rookie season. Griffin, Wizards John. Wall, the high-profile Evan. Turner and Wesley. Johnson and so on.

But lately, the strange name Link has been mixed in. He doesn't have a high order, not at all, to be exact. As a result, Cousins doesn't think Link should be put in the discussion, and he doesn't qualify as the "best rookie of the best."

Cousins is a competitive guy who is eager to beat every rookie except for college teammate Wall and prove that he is the strongest. And he has such a personality and a short temper.

Therefore, Cousins was trash talk at Link, and Link was not surprised at all. What did people say about Cousins before? First center below the brain......

That's when Mike. Conley came in possession of the ball, and Link immediately ran to the outside of the three-point line to respond.

Link received the basketball as soon as he was out, and defending him was Dominican forward Francisco. Garcia.

Garcia is a decent scorer, but athletic and defensively lacking in speed and confrontation.

Therefore, Link made a three-threat move after receiving the ball and broke through directly, killing Garcia by surprise.

"Hey, come on, idiot!"

Seeing his teammates being broken through, Cousins was a little excited. Because in this way, he will be able to cover the undrafted draft himself!

Link's eyes were resolute and unflinching. The moment Link jumps off the frame, Cousins jumps too! In his opinion, he can rely on this block to enter today's top five!

However, just as Cousins' big hand was about to slap the basketball. Link suddenly took the basketball that was raised high, flicked his wrist, and passed the ball out!

"It's a pass!?" At this time, not to mention Cousins, even the commentators were confused. At one point, Link showed off his passing vision that didn't match his position and height.

Cousins turned his head to follow the trajectory of the basketball and found that Zach . Randolph has been completely emptied in the middle distance.

Link hasn't forgotten his conversation with Randolph on the plane today, and he knows that his big brother is waiting for him in the middle distance.

As a result, Link easily managed to pass the ball without looking at people. And it's very accurate.

After receiving Link's wonderful pass, Randolph scored steadily with a mid-range shot, living up to Link's good intentions. Randolph's mid-range is very solid, not to mention unattended.

Cousins wanted to teach Link a lesson, but instead he hurt himself.

"Zach. Randolph shot from mid-range, Bang! Get in cleanly! Cousins has missed someone again, and it's not the first time he's missed Randolph when Link is on the floor today. The commentator shook his head, Cousins' talent was obvious to everyone, but he was still a rookie.

On the court, Kings coach Paul Brown. Westphaal shook his head as well. That's why he hasn't been afraid to let Cousins start. In fact, his stats and abilities are certainly above Dareham Potter. But once this guy has a brain fever, no matter how strong his ability is, it is not enough.

The margin became 8 points, and there were only 2 minutes left in the game. Link didn't dare to slack off, and the Kings still had something to chase.

As everyone knows, at this desperate moment, Cousins immediately came to the head again. But the stick wasn't on the Grizzlies, it was on the Kings.

Angry Cousins punched the inside, and he would normally have no problem doing so. But this time, he was under the trap of Link and Randolph.

Randolph tried to get caught in Link during a training match, and he was a thief who didn't even dare to put the ball below his chest. But you can't move if you keep lifting the basketball.

When caught in Link's bag, the experienced and calm Randolph knew how to pass. Cousins, however, has nothing to do with the word sekiness.

With his two rivals by his side, Cousins was ready to show off his masterful offensive skills.

As a result, the Kings squandered a great opportunity. Cousins' shot from the double was out of the box, and if Cousins could get the ball to Garcia, the Dominican could at least have a three-point shot.

"It's so uncool, and to be honest, if Cousins had had a clearer mind, he probably wouldn't have dropped to the fifth pick to be drafted."

Mark. Gasol grabbed the rebound, but didn't rush to attack. Now, the initiative is in the hands of the Grizzlies, who must make the most of every 24 seconds of every offense.

Watching the minutes tick by, the Kings were helpless. They had to defend this offense, and if the Grizzlies stretched the margin to 10 double-digits, the game would be over for the Kings.

In the final eight seconds of 24 seconds of offensive time, Conley played the ball to O.J. Mayo. But the Mayo brother didn't recover the slightest bit today, and he shot the iron.

At that moment, Paul. Westphaal smiled delightfully. As long as Cousins doesn't continue to make fouls, there is hope for the Kings.

But on the inside, Cousins, who was eager to attack, didn't protect the rebound. Gasol Jr. slapped his long arm and flew the basketball out.

Link's keen sense of smell allowed him to grab the flying basketball and get a shot. Outside the three-point line, Link first dummeled a shot and flew to Garcia. Then he took a step to the side to find his rhythm, and Link made a move.

"It was a three-point shot that was enough to end the game, and it went in! Entered! With a beautiful three-pointer, Link scored his 16th point of the game. Link doesn't take many shots, but he's one of the most efficient players for the Grizzlies today. As long as there is an opportunity, Link will never be relentless! ”

In the desperate eyes of Kings fans, Link raised his right arm and gestured three fingers. Annoyed, Cousins removed the belt and threw it to the ground.

In this match against Randolph and Link, he was a complete defeat.

The three-pointer literally killed the game, and for more than a minute of the game, the demoralized Kings didn't put together a few more decent attacks.

The score was finally settled at 106-98, and the Grizzlies lost Rudy. Guy's case stubbornly persevered to the end, celebrating three consecutive wins.

But the victory of this game did not make Lionel. Hollins was in a much better mood. After all, he lost his star at home.

"Coach, if I ask Rudy. What is Guy's injury? ”

Sure enough, as soon as the game ended, Hollins was surrounded by reporters, asking almost all about injuries.

"I haven't gotten any news yet, I'll have to go back and talk to the team doctor before I can give you an answer." Hollins frowned and scrambled towards the players' tunnel.

"And if Rudy is unavailable for the next game, who are you going to put in the starting role for him?"

The question caused Hollins to stop abruptly, and then involuntarily glanced at Link, who was also being interviewed.

"No comment." Hollins replied.