After returning to Memphis from Toronto, Link went on a trip to general manager Chris Brown while he was on a training break at noon. Wallace's office, where he is about to sign his second ten-day contract with the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies general manager Chris. Wallace looks very different from most people's impression of a general manager, he is neither like Popovich who looks scheming nor like Larry. Bird is very authoritative just by looking at his face.

Chris. Wallace's face was round, and his curly gray hair was very casual. He joined the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007 to replace the departing "LOGO Man" Jerry. West. The biggest deal he has made so far is the transfer of Paul. Gasol ceded to the Lakers.

But for now, Chris. Wallace vs. Paul. Gasol's deal, in fact, is not so bad, let alone handed over.

"Link, sit down. The contract is ready, just like the previous one. So today, you don't have to call Jeff. Austin is coming. ”

As soon as Link entered the door, Chris . Wallace kindly sat Link down and handed over the contract. Chris. Wallace, though not as prestigious, is at least more likely to be likable than the deceitful Morey.

'You did a good job in the two games this time and it turned out that you fit in well with the team. Hopefully you can continue to be in great form on your next 10-day contract. ”

"I will, Chris. Mr. Wallace. "No need Chris. Wallace said Link would also cherish his second ten-day contract.

After all, if he comes here next time to sign a contract...... That's a guaranteed contract!

"Link, I heard you stay every night to practice?" Just as Link was signing the contract, Chris . Wallace asked with interest.

"If the starting point is lower than others, you have to make up for it the day after tomorrow." Link smiled, and at the thought that his abilities could be stacked, he couldn't help but want to level up quickly, and wanted to develop more skills.

"You know, on the Grizzlies, it's new to have players who want to stay and practice. Well, thank you for signing and trusting, Link. Hopefully, the next time you come back, we'll be talking about signing until the end of the season. ”

Chris. Wallace mentions this, consciously or unconsciously, which can be regarded as a hint to Link - as long as you continue to do a good job, young man, Memphis will not abandon you.

Of course, Link was very happy to hear this. He had just established a friendship and tacit understanding with the Grizzlies, so naturally he didn't want to leave again. So Link jerked himself to his feet and yelled at Chris. Wallace bowed, "Thank you, sir!" ”

"You deserve it, Link."

Wallace smiled, in fact, if Link hadn't played two games, he would have wanted to offer Link a guaranteed contract to sign until the end of the season today.

But the sample size of the two games is too small. Wallace would like to see more. As a result, a second ten-day contract was issued.

I hope that in the next 10 days, Link will not fail him.

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With Chris. The day after Wallace signed, Link immediately saw news about him in the newspaper.

Most people are still very optimistic about Link's prospects, and they think he does deserve a second ten-day contract.

But there are also some who think Link is just a flash in the pan because his physicality and athleticism doom him to become a star.

"As long as everyone studies him thoroughly, he's not so magical." This is said by a Los Angeles media outlet, and the arrogant Angelenos seem to have historically been less optimistic about this kind of low-level player.

Although Link was a little angry when he said this, he didn't have the heart to have a war of words with the Los Angeles reporter. Because at this time, Link was sitting on a plane to Sacramento.

That's right, the third game, the third away. Link has been a member of the Grizzlies for more than a decade and has never played at home.

Many Memphis fans said they were eager to catch a glimpse of the amazing rookie in action. But alas, enthusiastic Memphis fans have to wait a few more days.

"Link, you say this guy is a bastard or not?" Just when Link was still fantasizing about how popular he was in Memphis, Randolph, who was sitting next to Link, suddenly complained with a newspaper.

"Who's the bastard?" Link leaned his head over and found that the newspaper page was about DeMarcus. Cousins' News.

It turned out that because Randolph scored 37 points and 17 rebounds in the last game, a reporter asked Cousins before the game, "Will Zach put a lot of pressure on you?" ”

Cousins's sexual Gink is very clear, and he was simply a barrel of dynamite when he was king, and he blew up at a point. So, he replied unruly, "Pressure? He's old, man. In Sacramento, I'll let him know how the young interior player plays. ”

It would be fine if Cousins provoked someone else, but he was also a bully when he provoked...... To be honest, what Cousins is doing now is nothing compared to Randolph back then.

Cousins and Randolph were thus married, and while the plane was still in the air, Randolph's heart had already fallen on the court.

"Uh...... What are you going to do? Beat him up? ”

"That's too bullying because he can't beat me. Man, I'll be waiting for your pass from mid-range today. If you attract his defence when you break through, you might as well trust me. Randolph said, smiling at Link.

Although the tactics are arranged by the manager, it is the players themselves who implement the details. Therefore, there are occasionally some small collaborations of their own between the players and the players.

Link spread his hands, did he have any reason to refuse the request made by the team boss? Randolph didn't ask him to buy a burger for the team, and he was already worthy of him.

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"Zach. Randolph babbling in Cousins' ear, hahahaha, it's really a showdown between a bully and a bully! ”

On the commentary stand, the eyes of both commentators were focused on Randolph and Cousins, who were making free throws. Gasol turned a blind eye.

At this point, the game had reached the last three minutes of the fourth quarter. After Gasol hit two free throws, the Grizzlies only led the Kings by six points.

In fact, the Grizzlies' hard power is above the Kings. After all, the Kings have played so far this season with a mere 5-23 record.

But because of Cousins and Randolph, both sides fought with gunpowder today. The Kings moved big, and both sides were on their backs throughout the game. As a result, both teams did not have a high hit percentage.

Rudy. Guy, Mike. Conley, Gasol Jr. and Mayo all shot less than 35 percent today. If it weren't for Randolph and Link, who played well in rotation time, the Grizzlies wouldn't have even been able to gain that six-point advantage.

Mark. After Gasol's free throw, the Kings immediately launched an onslaught. Cousins started asking for the ball directly from beyond the three-point line, and as a center, he was very capable of breaking through with the ball. He has scored 21 points so far and has a lot of confidence.

Cousins was playing more of a No. 4 position during this period, and he always played at the same time as veteran center Daim Porter.

Therefore, it is not Gasol Jr. who is defending Cousins at this time, but Randolph.

Randolph didn't expect Cousins' breakthrough to be so resolute, and it must be admitted that he was not as flexible as Cousins in terms of footwork.

So, Cousins secretly exerted his arm in the process of acceleration, and pushed Randolph aside.

Seeing Cousins rampage towards the penalty area, Rudy. Guy decided to go up and make up for it.

Guy is well aware of how bad his last three games have been, with his scoring inefficiency in the previous game and Link's butt in the last game. And today, his shooting percentage almost fell below 30%.

Guy naturally knows all those doubts from the outside world. Therefore, he worked very hard in this match, hoping to save his reputation and hope to prove himself.

See Rudy. Guy turned sideways, but Cousins, who was already red-eyed, didn't slow down. He lunged straight at Guy and slammed him into his left shoulder.

Guy fell to the ground in embarrassment, and the referee's hurried whistle sounded just in time. Offensive foul, referee is aware of it!

"Damn, it's basketball, not a coward's game! Can you call basketball a game without physical confrontation? Cousins yelled at the referee in frustration and slammed the basketball to the ground.

Randolph and the others immediately gathered around Guy, ready to pull him up.

But when everyone arrived, they realized that Guy's problem was not so simple. I saw him clutching his left shoulder in pain and gritting his teeth.

After a while, Link on the bench saw the team medics rushing up. Guy couldn't seem to hold on to the game.