Link didn't really have any special idea about the end of December, for him, it was just an ordinary month.

But for the American people, the end of December is anything but ordinary. Christmas is approaching, and everyone is immersed in a strong festive atmosphere. Even Memphis, a city in decay, is decorated with colour at Christmas.

LINK'S ONLY INVOLVEMENT IN CHRISTMAS WAS WHEN HE USED TO BUY CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT GAMES ON STEAM BEFORE HE CROSSED OVER.

But at this time, looking at the colorful street scene, Link was also wrapped in a strong festive atmosphere. In fact, if you want to feel the holiday atmosphere, there is a very important indicator, that is, the holiday. As a "native" Chinese, as long as there is a holiday, it means that the festival is coming.

And coincidentally, this Christmas, the Grizzlies also have a holiday, and the holiday time is not short.

Since losing to the Nets on Dec. 21, the Grizzlies have had a four-day break. On the 22nd and 23rd, the Grizzlies did not play, and on Christmas Eve on the 24th, the NBA was off. The No. 25 Christmas game has nothing to do with a team like the Grizzlies that don't have a superstar.

It won't be until December 26 that the Memphis Grizzlies are back on their journey.

Although there were four days without playing, the team still had to train on the 22nd and 23rd. Christmas Eve is closed all day, and on Christmas morning, the team also has to train.

But even so, four days without playing is a luxury for the players. Therefore, as soon as he came to the training gym today, Link saw his teammates with happy smiles on their faces, as if yesterday's defeat had been forgotten.

"Link, come here, I'll introduce you to someone." The training has not officially started, and everyone is still warming up freely. Hollins walked up to Link and waved at him.

So, Link was brought to a black man in Grizzlies overalls.

"He's our shooting coach, Marcus. Will, if you want to practice in the future, call him at any time. ”

Link didn't expect that Hollins would actually find himself a trainer. Also on a ten-day contract, Link didn't practice with the team at all while with the Rockets. And on the Grizzly Bears' side, they even equipped him with a special trainer. Moreover, it is the kind that can let him stay with him at any time.

Although Memphis is not as bustling as Houston, Link can feel the warmth from the first day he arrives in Memphis.

Assistant Coach Elston. Turner's smile, the team's general manager, Chris. Wallace's sincerity and Hollins' equal treatment made Link almost forget that he was just a "temporary worker".

"Hello Link, even though I'm the shooting coach, what I can coach is quite comprehensive. I will try my best to meet any of your demands in the future. To be honest, I'm still a bachelor and don't have a wife or children. So, it's no problem to accompany you to practice. The trainer named Will politely shook Link's hand, which made Link a little uncomfortable.

As a low-level player, it's impossible for players to have a dedicated trainer in the development league. Those well-known personal trainers, they can't afford to hire either. Now that I suddenly have such a good treatment, I really feel like I am living in a dream.

"Come on Link, and then, give me ready at all times!"

With that, Hollins returned to his office. Link looked at the little white strip and the trainer in front of him, and his progress might be faster than expected!

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After today's practice, Link and Randolph went to dinner. Since the first day of training, Link has become Randolph's little brother. "Big Black Bear" seems to like Link very much, don't look at Link is always polite off the court, but his ruthlessness on the court is really like an angry grizzly bear.

And what Randolph likes is this kind of player who is willing to be ruthless.

After dinner, Link receives a call from his "parents".

Speaking of which, after all this time, Link has never met his "parents". Although Link doesn't have any feelings for the two elders, they are usually very grateful for their kindness to him.

After all, Link was once a man who lacked family love. He grew so big, mostly on his own.

However, when he hears that his parents are going to spend Christmas with him in Memphis, Link is still a little overwhelmed.

"Uh...... If it's inconvenient, don't come. Anyway, we are going to play away on the 26th, and I will leave early the next morning after Christmas, and I will not be able to accompany you. "Link was always nervous about meeting his parents. After all, it is quite strange to suddenly have a pair of stranger parents.

"Say what? I've bought tickets for your dad and me! How long has it been since our family was reunited? We haven't seen you since you went to play in Oklahoma! At Christmas, we have to spend everything together. ”

Like most Chinese parents, Link's mother nagged. Although Link was born in the United States, his parents grew up in China and later immigrated to the United States. Therefore, the two parents still retain many characteristics of the Chinese.

For example, the concept of home is very important.

Link had no reason to refuse his parents, so he gritted his teeth and agreed.

After hanging up, Link covered his head with his hands. He may be the first son in history to have a huge headache because his parents are coming to celebrate the holidays with him.

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Memphis is a city with very pleasant temperatures, which is one of the few advantages it has over other places. It's not too hot in the summer, and Memphis isn't too cold in the winter. Even now in December, Memphis has an average daily low temperature of 2°C. The average daily high temperature even reached 11°C.

As a result, snowy scenes are not common in Memphis. The lack of snow on Christmas Day makes the holiday look completely different from what it looks on TV.

Link got up early in the morning and cleaned up the rental house, this small two-story building was Jeff. Austin helped Link find it. And according to the terms of the contract, until Link signed a guaranteed contract with the Grizzlies, the rent had been paid by Austin out of his own pocket.

After afternoon practice, Link bought a Christmas tree and put it at the entrance, then ordered a bunch of takeaways.

Looking at the table full of food and the decently decorated room, Link also felt a little like Christmas.

At seven o'clock in the evening, Link drove a Mercedes Benz to Memphis International Airport. The car was borrowed from him by Randolph, and according to Randolph's words, "You can drive as long as you want, and I'm not fit to ride in a sedan anyway." ”

Seeing his parents, Link was still a little unaccustomed to it. His mother was an ordinary Chinese woman, dressed modestly, not wearing heavy makeup, and looking very gentle.

Link's father, on the other hand, has a mustache and messy hair. He didn't say much, and after asking Link how he was doing, he didn't ask anything more. Father's love is different from mother's, they don't like to show their love very much, but bury it deep in their hearts.

As soon as they arrived at the house, the parents took out a bunch of things from their bags for Link.

"We've got a lot of stuff for you, nay, your favorite Cantonese sausage, bought from a Chinese trustee. There is also Lao Gan Ma hot sauce, which is sold very expensive in the United States. So, I directly asked someone to bring a box for me. By the way, your dad and I bought you some clothes, so you can save some money. I've heard that Memphis is not safe, so I usually take a little less money with me when I go out. ”

There are no fancy gift boxes and no particularly valuable items. Looking at the table of old godmothers and Cantonese sausages, Link smiled.

This Christmas can be said to be very socialist.

Despite this, Link still found it heartwarming. In that divorced family before, he almost never received gifts from his parents. Today's Chinese-style Christmas can be regarded as making up for Link's regrets.

Just then, Link's cell phone rang. The name on the caller ID is Coach which means the phone is Lionel. Hollins called.

"Hello Link, Merry Christmas!" As soon as the call was connected, Hollins' enthusiastic voice burst out.

Seeing that it was the team coach and his son on the phone, Link's parents didn't bother anymore.

"Merry Christmas, Coach, what's the matter?"

"It's nothing, it's just to inform you, don't be late for the plane at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

"A plane at nine?"

"That's right, you're on the squad, Link. I'll send you tomorrow at Indianapolis! If you can, this is my Christmas present to you, hahahahaha. ”

Listening to Hollins' laughter and looking at his parents in front of him, Link suddenly felt.

This may be the happiest Christmas he's ever had.