Now, the world is talking about Link's 50-point triple-double and who will rule the second decade of the 21st century.

So much so that when the Grizzlies' next opponent, the Toronto Raptors, arrived in Memphis, it was so deserted that only a handful of reporters interviewed and filmed them.

Rudy. Guy looked around, looked at the few scenes he was all too familiar with, and shook his head with a wry smile.

When I came back here again, I didn't expect to be a member of the Toronto Raptors.

Since he left Memphis last summer, it seems to have changed dramatically.

This city with no hope has now become a city of champions. The city without a superstar is now home to some of the hottest basketball stars in the world.

With Gay's departure, Memphis suddenly rose to prominence. It's as if the Grizzlies couldn't make the results before, and it's all because of Guy.

Looking back on his last two years with the Grizzlies, Guy himself is embarrassed.

As soon as he gets injured, the Grizzlies' win rate will skyrocket. As soon as he was injured, the Grizzlies made history by reaching the Western Conference Finals. After that, it was even more ruthless, and as soon as he left, the Grizzlies became the champions.

Guy smiled self-deprecatingly, and to be honest, he didn't know what was going on between himself and Grizzly. But it's such a coincidence, without him, the grizzly bear soars to Huangda.

For this, Guy has received a lot of infamy. Tumors, catastrophes, black holes...... These words have been ringing in Guy's ears for the past two years.

Unexpectedly, when I came back now, my ears were so quiet, and there was not even a reporter who came up to interview me.

yes, all of Memphis was basking in the joy of Link's 50-point triple-double, and who cares about the humble Toronto Raptors and Rudy. What about Guy?

After Gay was traded by the Grizzlies last year, he only played half a season with the Magic before being traded to the Raptors. Playing two teams in one year was not a memorable experience for Guy.

But fortunately, in the Raptors, Guy found himself finding a place to belong.

"Hey, Rudy. What are you in a daze? Let's go. At this point, DeRozan beckoned to Guy.

Guy nodded slightly, then quickly followed.

Back in Memphis again, he had no nostalgia. Because now, he has a group of teammates who are more suitable for him, and they all have the same goal.

In Memphis, Guy just wants to do everything in his power to win and make a name for himself!

Triple double for 50 points? That's none of his business.

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DeRozan and Guy are good friends, they know each other's families, and they often practice together in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and other places during the offseason.

Back then, with the exception of this summer, because this summer DeRozan went to Link's training camp.

Gay's first goal with the Raptors was an assist from DeRozan. It was a quick counter-attack, and DeRozan threw the basketball high just after halftime.

Subsequently, Rudy, who had already hit the basket. Guy showed his incredible athleticism, dunking the ball and thus kicking off his Raptors career.

Playing for a team with good brothers makes Guy much happier than he is in Memphis. What's more, this year, Kyle. Lowry joins the two.

Lowry was also a member of the Memphis Grizzlies early on, spending the first two and a half seasons of his career with the Grizzlies. As a result, Lowry and Guy were teammates.

Lowry didn't talk much when he first arrived with the Raptors last season, but since Guy also came to the Raptors, he has built a bridge between Lowry and DeRozan. Subsequently, the relationship between the three was very close, and Lowry and DeRozan also got closer and closer.

Guy's first feeling of being paired with DeRozan and Lowry is freedom, and he once told reporters bluntly in an interview, "The Grizzlies are a team that focuses on low-post play, and that's the style the coach wants, because we have two great big men." Now that I'm here with the Raptors, the space on the court is more spread and fluid, and I can do more. ”

Although last season, the Raptors only finished 10th in the East. But after a fun half season, Guy also wanted to do something with his two little brothers.

So this year, one of the things Guy often nagged to DeRozan and Lowry was, "I'm going to take you guys to the playoffs." ”

Lowry and DeRozan have listened to them, they have played extremely hard this season, and the Raptors' current 5-2 record is also very impressive. And after arriving in Memphis, Guy began to nag again.

"Playing seven games against the same team and having to be criticized by the audience in front of the TV for each game is a pressure you've never experienced. If you don't play in the playoffs, you're never really going to grow. So today, even against a strong opponent, we have to try to get a victory. Because every win brings us closer to the playoffs. Hey, you guys aren't going to be scared into peeing your pants, are you? ”

Guy looked at the two little brothers in front of him and frowned slightly.

"Of course not, I know Link, he's actually a nice person, so I'm not afraid of him." DeRozan patted his chest, and after coming out of Link's training camp, DeRozan has improved tremendously. Averaging 22.7 points per game so far this season, he has become the league's first-tier scorer.

As a result, DeRozan is now full of confidence in every game.

"I'm not afraid, even though they're 7-0, they're always going to lose, so why not today?" Lowry smiled, as long as he had his good brother by his side, he wouldn't be afraid of any challenge.

From a water cooler administrator who only had 9 starts in a single season, to a star-level point guard who can send 15+7 per game on average, Lowry gritted his teeth and fought until now because he refused to accept his fate.

In college, he suffered a torn cruciate ligament and had a poor kidney check-up. In the Grizzlies, he was reimbursed for a season with a broken wrist and spent a year in a hospital bed. Compared to these terrible experiences, the Grizzlies are now 7-0 and not a problem at all.

Looking at the confident appearance of the two little brothers in front of him, Guy's brows were no longer furrowed.

"Very well, I'm not afraid. Come on, let's make some noise in Memphis. ”

To experience a playoff game is Guy's promise to Lowry and DeRozan. Even if it is a difficult experience, it must be done!

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Link was still a little dizzy, and what had happened in the last two days was something he had never seen before.

With an unprecedented level of attention, one business cooperation after another, the TV station took turns broadcasting his highlights of 50 points and triple-doubles 24 hours a day......

For the first time, Link knew what it was like to be a superstar.

Winning a championship once doesn't necessarily have such an impact, because the championship has a chance to win every year. But 50 points and three doubles, this is a record that has been sealed for 38 years! And it's the first time fans around the world have seen a player do such a thing in front of a television.

Link now really hopes that the 50-point triple-double will dissipate sooner rather than later, so he doesn't have to train and wait for the reporters to disperse before quietly driving home.

"Hey, why don't you go say hi?" Randolph walked up to Link and headed towards Rudy. Guy's chin lifted in his direction.

"Hmm...... Forget it, you see he doesn't pay attention to us. Link spread his hands, and although he had been teammates with Guy for two years, his personal relationship with Guy was very average. It's not that there's any contradiction, it's just pretty average anyway.

The two barely spoke, and there was little personal contact. It's like a colleague in a company who knows each other but basically doesn't intersect except for work. The term "familiar stranger" could not have been more appropriate to describe this relationship.

If you insist on going up to say hello, I'm afraid it will make both parties very embarrassed.

Link is staring at Guy's back, another Raptors star DeMar. Instead, DeRozan walked over to Link and said hello shyly.

DeRozan was part of Link's training camp this summer, and the two got along well. Compared to Guy, Link and DeRozan have a better personal relationship.

"Hello, Link, congratulations on creating such a terrible historical statistic." DeRozan hugs Link softly, he's not an extrovert.

Link also knows why DeRozan is so shy, because he is actually a depressed person. It's just that now, DeRozan has not disclosed his illness to the public. But as someone who has some future counseling, Link knows.

"Thank you, DeMar. You've improved a lot this season and it looks like your summer efforts have paid off. Link patted DeRozan on the shoulder, and he tried to get along with DeRozan in the most amiable way possible.

"Hey, thank you for providing us with a high level of training and a great training atmosphere. It's a lively place today, and everyone is looking forward to your performance. Keep up the good work and don't let them down. ”

After chatting, DeRozan and Link hugged again before returning to their own half.

Link smiled, 82 regular season games in one season, but it was difficult to meet such a gentle opponent as DeRozan.

It seems that tonight, I don't have to fight as hard as I did in the previous games. Originally, the Raptors were not too strong opponents. Comfortably winning the victory, it was so happily decided.

Soon, this humble game officially began. And in the first round, Link realized that he was wrong.

The Raptors and DeRozan are not gentle at all.