I have a lot of respect for Russell. Westbrook, and I hope he can join up with Durant in the Finals. That way, they can lie on the couch together and drink beer and watch us perform in the finals. ”

"Russell had a good night tonight, at least he played better than Dieng. Vitesse is good. What the? Vitesse hit better than Russell today? ”

"What? You ask me why I fought back-to-back without getting tired at all? Why should I be tired? Is it because you want me to be tired? ”

Sure enough, during the post-game sideline interviews and press conferences, Link was no longer gentle with reporters.

In fact, Link had heard a lot of rumors that Westbrook was approaching the best of the month.

At first, seeing Westbrook score a near-triple-double per game in a single month, Link was actually a little worried.

Although shaving his head is nothing, Link doesn't like the feeling of losing. What's more, it's still lost to Bill. Simmons is such a sworn enemy.

But after the game against Westbrook himself, Link felt less pressured on him.

Westbrook hasn't gotten stronger, he's still the hot-headed Tie Hanhan who doesn't accept it.

It's just that not all opponents can win by recklessness.

Westbrook's performance was no threat to Link at all, and even made Link miss "Belly Black".

If Durant comes to compete with himself for the best of the month, it may be more reliable.

Although the Suns also lost to the Rockets today, the Thunder still failed to climb into the top eight in the West.

Westbrook's heroic image was ruined overnight, and at first, people thought of him as a tragic hero. It is said that Durant's absence will be the catalyst for Westbrook to become mature.

But today, Link tells the world - don't dream!

Westbrook is Westbrook, and he's not going to suddenly become great because of an injury to a teammate.

He wants to play in the finals? Don't worry, let's make the playoffs first.

After playing the Thunder, Westbrook "assisted" Link, attracting all the scolding from the outside world.

People say that he doesn't play with a brain, so he knows how to do it.

People criticized him for making 4-of-21 shots, and angrily denounced him for almost equating to no offensive rationality.

Even, even Bill. Simmons has a rare chance of slapping himself in the face. Immediately after the game, Simmons published another article in his column that overturned his previous statements.

Russell. Westbrook, the superficial loser.

In the article, Simmons carefully analyzes all 21 of Westbrook's shots in the game. In the end, it was concluded that "it was shocking that none of his shots in the whole game were justified!" ”

As everyone knows, Simmons directly hung the word "superstar" on Westbrook a few days ago.

Westbrook's performance really disappointed Simmons.

The "Turtle" was completely overturned this time, and almost the entire network opened a grand "Turtle Slaughter Conference".

It's the first time Link has seen someone scolded worse than himself.

But that's fine, at least until the regular season starts again, his ears will be clearer.

After playing the Thunder, all the game tasks before the Grizzlies All-Star break were completed. Next, Link can have a wonderful All-Star weekend in peace.

This year's All-Star Weekend was arguably the quietest All-Star weekend in Link's career.

This time, Link, as the all-time all-time vote king, only participated in the All-Star Game.

While there was a lot of fandom for Link to participate in the Skills Challenge, Link himself was not very interested in the Skills Challenge.

With Link's speed and passing accuracy, it's not impossible to win the Skills Challenge.

I still have to leave some opportunities to others, and if I win all three individual championships, it will be a little unkind.

So, Link only needs to play in the All-Star Game this year. The rest of the All-Star Weekend, Link was able to allocate on his own.

The day after the game against the Thunder, Link headed for New York with Gasol Jr.

Gasol was also named to the All-Star starting lineup this year, the first time in Grizzlies history, and two players were in the All-Star starting lineup.

In addition to this, Gasol Jr.'s older brother Paul. Gasol was also named to the starting lineup for the Eastern Conference All-Star team. It was also the first time in NBA history that two brothers had been named to the All-Star starting lineup at the same time.

"Hahaha, now I kind of experience what it's like to be you." Seeing that he inexplicably broke both the team record and the league record at the same time, Gasol Jr. couldn't help but joke with Link.

After all, Link often breaks records at every turn, and sometimes there are several.

Today, Gasol is finally experiencing that feeling as well.

"You're only halfway there, Mark. If you really want to experience what it's like to be me, you have to face an overwhelming amount of scolding every day. Link spread his hands, and there was more to his life than just a glamorous side.

"Forget it, I don't want to experience that half. By the way, what are your plans when you arrive in New York? You don't have a lot of competition tasks this year, so you can't stay in a hotel every day, right? ”

"Me? Nothing special. But tonight, Bryant invited me and Rachel to dinner. ”

"Kobe? Isn't he recovering from an injury and quitting the All-Star? ”

"Just because he quits All-Star doesn't mean he won't show up. As one of the faces of this league, it is impossible for Kobe Bryant to be absent from this kind of activity. ”

Link shrugged, and when it came to it, Kobe Bryant suddenly asked himself out for dinner, and Link wasn't actually surprised.

But Kobe Bryant also said on the phone that he had something to ask for him...... This left Link a little confused.

The famous "Black Mamba", is there anything that can't be done by yourself?

Moreover, it was during the All-Star Game.

Link is looking forward to tonight's meeting.

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Outside Madison Square Garden, dozens of huge posters hung up.

Every player who has been selected for the All-Star Game has received such treatment. A huge poster of each of them was hung outside Madison Square Garden.

Posters of Link and James are hung in the most prominent position on the front, and there is no doubt that they now represent the East and West Divisions, respectively.

However, a few years ago, the location where Link's poster was hung belonged to Kobe......

Bryant, who was wearing sunglasses, took off his glasses and stared at the location of Link's poster.

This year, Bryant was not just replaced by Link as the "head of the West", but there was no poster outside Madison Square Garden at all.

Although Bryant was shot into the All-Star starter, Bryant was unable to participate in the All-Star Game due to a torn tendon in his right shoulder.

His place was taken by Link's other good friend, LaMarcus. Cousins took his place. So, Kobe Bryant didn't actually make it to the All-Star.

"Madison Square Garden, the last time there was an All-Star Game here, it's been the last century." Kobe Bryant, looking at the poster, muttered to himself.

"I didn't expect you to know so much about Madison Square Garden." Link also looked at the court, he and Kobe Bryant had made an appointment to have dinner together, but because Vanessa and Rachel's planes were late, the two decided to take a look outside the arena and wait for the two female companions by the way.

"I didn't know much about Madison Square Garden, but the 1998 All-Star at Madison Square Garden was my first time. Well, I remember that was Tim too. Duncan's first. But now, Duncan is still on the poster, and I'm gone. Kobe Bryant curled the corners of his mouth slightly, this man who has always exuded ruthlessness showed his unwillingness to do so rarely.

"Uh...... You're an All-Star starter, man. Injuries, no one could have predicted. It dawned on Link that it was no wonder that Bryant knew so much about the history of the All-Star Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

It turned out that Kobe Bryant's first All-Star was held here.

For 11 years since then, Bryant has been a starter on the Western Conference All-Star team. Knowing that Kobe Bryant missed due to injury in the 09-10 season, this record was finally interrupted.

If injury factors are not counted, Kobe Bryant would have been selected as an All-Star starter for 17 consecutive years.

17 years...... Link suddenly felt that this number was very scary.

"I went around in a circle and came back again. When I come back, things are wrong. Well done, Link. You haven't won an All-Star MVP yet, have you? This year at Madison Square Garden, fill that vacancy. ”

"Uh...... I try. "Link is actually not very interested in the All-Star Game, after all, it is an exhibition game, and Link is always unable to lift his energy.

Therefore, Link has never been touched by such an honor as an All-Star MVP in recent years.

But looking at Kobe's eyes, he seems to have grafted his expectations for the New York All-Star onto himself.

Perhaps, Kobe Bryant originally wanted to win an All-Star MVP this year to commemorate his first All-Star trip.

That year, he was just one of the "successors" under Jordan's huge "shadow".

But now, he himself is an idol admired by thousands of people. He must be tempted to win an All-Star MVP to commemorate his recent career.

It's a pity that he didn't have this opportunity.

God knows if he wanted Link to take it for himself.

Link also heard what Kobe Bryant meant, could it be that Kobe asked for his own thing, this is it?

But just as Link was guessing, Kobe Bryant opened his mouth.

"By the way, I said on the phone that I wanted to trouble you. My second daughter, Gianna, I don't know if you have any impression of her. She is almost 9 years old, and she said that she wants to learn Chinese and help me be a translator when I go to China, hahahaha. Don't be nervous, I won't let you be his Chinese teacher, and you don't have time. But if you can, add one of her social media accounts. Usually chatting with her in Chinese is definitely faster for her to improve. ”

"Uh...... That's it? Link was a little caught off guard, and before crossing over, he had indeed heard rumors that Kobe's second daughter had been learning Chinese since she was 9 years old.

Unexpectedly, the rumors turned out to be true. Moreover, she also became one of her Chinese teachers by mistake.

"Or else? What do you think I have to do? Asking you to join the Lakers? Bryant smiled, patted Link on the shoulder, and squeezed it hard.

Bryant thought to himself, if Jordan could pat himself on the shoulder outside Madison Square Garden, it would be wonderful......

"Let's go, Vanessa and Rachel should also be at the airport, don't keep the ladies waiting." Kobe Bryant put away the emotions that he couldn't help but overflow and turned his head away.

Link looked up at the posters outside Madison Square Garden one last time and quickly followed......

This may be the least aggressive night of "The Black Mamba".