579: Best Player, Best Team
Let's continue to improve ourselves in the summer, George. ”
After thinking about it, Link finally sent this sentence to George after the game.
Link had originally thought of more comforting words, and one of them even typed a few hundred words.
But Link finally deleted all those comforting words, and only sent the one just now.
It's not hard to understand how George is feeling right now, he and his teammates are already packing their bags for a flight to Memphis, and they must be looking forward to this June.
However, in the end, they were greeted by a brutal and bloody massacre.
Link has had that moment as well, as he has fallen in the divisional finals for the second year in a row. Ahead of last season's tiebreaker, Link also thought he and the Grizzlies were going to have a fantastic and honorable June.
However, with the loss of Game 7, it all went up in smoke.
Link remembers that there were many people comforting him at that time, including George. Link was grateful for the comfort, of course, but he didn't really need it.
Link had one thought in his head at the time - try to "torture" himself in the summer and come back to kill the Thunder the next year.
And as a result, he did.
Therefore, instead of comforting George, Link let him continue to improve with himself in the summer.
Link believes that this is what George wants most now.
"That's what I mean, man." It wasn't long before Link received a reply from George.
Link smiled slightly, he was Paul. George, a warrior who does not bow to fate.
Instead of worrying about George, Link should worry about himself now.
The next person to face James face-to-face is himself!
Thousands of miles away, at the American Airlines Center Arena, although the game has ended, the Heat fans have not left for a long time, still cheering in the stands.
For the third year in a row, the Miami Heat are heading to the Finals, can they not be excited?
On the court, James was being interviewed by reporters. James scored 32 points and 8 rebounds today, and his performance was still strong. People started out saying he was going to be Paul. George was a springboard on the road to fame, however, it turned out that ginger was still old and spicy.
"Congratulations, LeBron, it was a great win! No one thought that the battle for the seventh battle would be fought like this. Is there anything you would like to say about this victory? ”
"It's very good that all of us have done our part. As long as we are closely united, there is nothing that cannot be done. The Pacers are a great opponent, but I'm glad we made it to the end. ”
James' answers were watertight, with references to teammates, opponents and victories. He's not the kind of person who gets emotional, and the word maturity is vividly embodied in James.
"Three days later, the Grand Final will be played at the Federal Express Arena in Memphis. The Grizzlies have been incredibly strong this year, losing just one game in the playoffs so far. Link was selected to the double team this year, and is only nine votes away from MVP. What do you think about your next opponent? ”
The question silenced James for a few seconds, and no one knew what James was thinking during those few seconds. Perhaps, it is a review of the grizzly bear's devastating offensive.
"The Memphis Grizzlies are very strong and the next series is going to be pretty tough. But as I said, as long as we're all together, there's nothing we can't do. No matter who the opponent is, our goal is to be the champion. ”
After James finished speaking, he nodded politely, and then turned to leave.
James thought it was incredible, who would have thought that two little guys from Fresno University would cause him such a big problem.
This has just taken out George, and he has to face Link again.
The Heat's No. 6 knew in his heart that Link and the Grizzlies were opponents he had never seen before in the East.
The Heat played the Bucks in the first round, there is nothing to say, the Bucks and the Heat are not at the same level at all.
Playing the Bulls in the second round, although the Chicagoans are tenacious, they don't have Rose and no superstars after all. One relies on the "little potato" Nate. How far can Robinson's outburst win team go?
As for the just-concluded series against the Pacers, playing a team with no shortcomings, the Heat almost overturned.
And what about grizzly bears? Not only do they have no shortcomings in the five positions, but they also have the quasi-superstar of Link!
James has been paying attention to Link for a long time, and he has long regarded Link and the Grizzlies as imaginary enemies in the Finals. In the showdown between Link and Durant, James did not fall a single one.
That 50-point battle shocked James even more.
Grizzlies and Link, the thought of this opponent makes James feel a lot of pressure.
After the game, James smiled very hard at the award ceremony of the Eastern Conference champions.
He was well aware that greater difficulties awaited him. Now, it's too early to rejoice.
But again, he hopes the Grizzlies don't get too happy. Because the Miami Heat is not easy to beat.
James is ready to be in full swing, and hopefully Link is ready too.
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The day after the Eastern Conference Finals, fans around the world were excited.
0vs. 6, Link vs. James, MVP first and second, the matchup between the first and second in the regular season record, is finally going to be staged.
"This year's finals are undoubtedly a showdown between the best two players and the best two teams."
"It's definitely going to be a great series and no one can predict the winner between the two sides."
"Miami people have already experienced the power of a Fresno University player, and now, James is about to face the best Fresno graduate in history!"
The media around the world began to build momentum for the Grand Finals, and the best players and the best teams finally met.
However, due to Iguodala's injury, there are still a large number of people who are more optimistic about the prospects of the Heat. They only need to snatch one win at FedEx Arena and the entire series will move in a more favorable direction for the Heat.
"Last season, young Kevin. Durant is equally unbeatable, and people say it's his time. However, James put an end to the young man's dreams. I think this year, Link will probably pay tuition on the Heat, too. He's still too young, he's even a year younger than Durant, and he's still a long way off. ”
"Iguodala has already determined that he won't be able to play in the first two games, which is a huge blow for the Grizzlies. While Iguodala's regular season stats were inconspicuous, he was a huge contributor to the Western Conference Finals. ”
"Link will have a hard time playing in the first two games, and Iguodala won't necessarily be in the groove right away when he returns, after all, he's also playing in the Finals for the first time."
Iguodala's problems put the Grizzlies at a disadvantage in the media's reputation.
Iguodala was also anxious to see it, and he couldn't wait to play now. But it can't be helped, what's the use of this limping appearance, even if it's played?
And in the training hall of the Federal Express Arena, Link didn't care about the voices.
He's still training hard, working hard and Jimmy. Butler trained.
"It's too slow, it's too slow! Do you think James and Wade will treat you so gently? Your defense is just right to play in the WNBA! ”
Link's roar reappeared in the training hall, and in front of him, it was a panting Jimmy. Butler.
Everyone smiled, they were used to this kind of picture.
"Come again!" Butler didn't give himself a reason, and he didn't care if standing in front of him was a guy who could score 50 points on Durant's head.
There can be no excuses or justifications for failure, and Butler knows this.
Link grabbed the basketball with one hand and walked beyond the three-point line, and the heads-up between the two continued.
This time, Link's breakthrough was replaced by Jimmy. Butler intercepted hard. But Link was not forced to stop, but leaned on Jimmy to turn around and successfully cut into the basket!
"That guy was too Jimmy." Tony. Aaron shook his head, he hadn't been so Link at the beginning.
"Harsh? Andre wasn't there, and Jimmy's kid was going to play against James or Wade. Now, do you still think Link is harsh? Randolph knew too well that he would rather Butler be blown up by himself than see him on the court being torn apart like scrap paper by James and Wade.
Link made a layup immediately after the breakaway, but this time, he didn't score easily. Butler leaps to his feet and gives Link a powerful confrontation in the air.
Although he failed to complete the block, Link didn't control the layup shot because of his unstable center of gravity, and hit the side edge of the basket and missed!
Meanwhile, Link falls to the ground and Jimmy. Butler completed a tough and successful defense!
", that's how it should be! Well defended Jimmy, though, damn it..... Pull me up, it hurts to death. Link was choked by the fall, but he shouted excitedly.
"Hehe, I didn't fall." Butler reached out and pulled Linkla up, his face hard to hide his joy.
Link said that Jimmy. Butler was a very simple man. This kind of simplicity is not that he is "stupid", but that kind of dedication to basketball.
He doesn't care about the so-called so-called human sophistication, he doesn't care what the outside world thinks of him, he only cares about his own goals, and he cares about whether he can win.
He was alone on the court, regardless of the noise from the outside world, regardless of the painful experience, he only cared about basketball.
So, even with the finals just around the corner, Butler didn't feel any nervousness. Because he can't hear all the sounds of the outside world.
He doesn't care if his opponent is Link, James or Wade, he just knows to give it his all.
It is this trait that makes him grow rapidly. Link must admit that every time he plays against Butler on the training ground, he doesn't have it easy.
Link got up and punched Butler in the stomach. Although the force is not great, because Butler is unprepared, it still feels a little painful.
"Now, we're even. Come on, next round! ”
Seeing Link and Butler "torturing each other", Randolph pouted.
Do the Heat think they can have an advantage against the Grizzlies without Iguodala? In this case, it may not be necessary......