Link did not forget the scene when he was training with Kobe in the early morning.

At that time, it was during the All-Star Game. At that time, he was just an amazing rookie who lost the ball. Kobe, still ruled the league.

At that time, no one would compare Link with Jordan.

At that time, Kobe could easily defeat Link in one-on-one.

At that time, Kobe still had room to coach Link.

But what about now?

Link is almost 30 years old. He has gone from a foul-smelling undraft to a superstar with three championship rings in his hand. And at his peak.

And the superstar who dominated the league had retired at home.

This year, Kobe Bryant is 38 years old.

Los Angeles in the early morning was the same as Link felt when he was training in the first morning.

Quiet, extremely quiet, and the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles metropolis on weekdays will only temporarily calm down at this time.

This quiet state has the advantage, that is, it can make people hear the voices in their hearts. At this time, the mind is extremely clear.

So, Kobe and Link didn't say anything to each other. They just looked silently at the street outside the window, looking at the sky that was still pitch black but could already see a glimmer of dawn.

Then, think about your own affairs separately.

Link and Kobe got off at Venice Beach Stadium, a famous street court in Los Angeles, which is always crowded during the day.

But at four o'clock in the morning, the venue was empty, which was a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the day.

Link took a deep breath, and even the air seemed to have a salty smell in the sea breeze.

The golden beaches stretch along the road, dividing the view into two distinct worlds. On one side is the endless Pacific Ocean, the sea water is blue, and on the other side are lush tropical woods and the bustling streets of Los Angeles.

The sky-blue Venice Beach Stadium is located on this "dividing line".

Compared to those street courts located in steel and concrete, the Venice Beach Court is obviously more yearning for Link.

He and Kobe looked at each other and smiled. In an instant, they became energetic.

Link raised the basketball and made a jump shot from the three-point line.

Just like Link has done countless times, basketball is hollow into the net.

Kobe picked up the basketball and ran to the other half, barely completing a dunk.

Green trees, yellow sand, endless coasts, beautiful sky blue courts and an orange basketball... The happiness of the super rich is sometimes so simple.

"Come on, the warm-up is almost too hot, let's start!"

After playing for a few more minutes, Kobe slammed the ball to Link and then put on a defensive posture.

The meaning is very clear, he wants to fight Link!

"I dare not fight you. If you break your bones, Vanessa must kill me." Link said no, but his body was very honest.

He dribbled slowly with his left and right hands, ready to attack at any time.

"Do you think I'm really old? I'm not retiring because I'm old, I don't want to play with you anymore. Come on!"

As soon as Kobe finished speaking, Link suddenly accelerated to the eyes of "Black Mamba".

Before Kobe could take a lateral step, Link quickly turned around and floated past Kobe.

In just one step, Link passed this 9 NBA best defensive team member.

Kobe turned around and prepared to chase back, but at this time, Link was already jumping high with the ball.

Kobe was a little surprised. He got off so early? Link should have jumped off when he stepped on the free throw line!

But soon, Kobe regained his calmness.

The guy in front of him is Link. Is there anything he can't do?

In the air, Link completely stretched out his body. After gliding for a distance, he slashed the ball into the frame with one hand.

Link easily made a tomahawk-like buckle that jumped from the free throw line.

"1 to 0, old scientist."

"It's only 1 to 0, continue!" Kobe could see that Link had no intention of letting go.

But because of this, Kobe likes this guy.

In the end, Kobe lost 4-21.

As expected, Link was not ruthless and slapped Kobe several big shots.

Kobe's few four goals scored were all difficult goals under tight defense.

After a round of bullfighting, both of them were already sweating profusely.

Kobe was upset that he did not lose to Link. He happily picked up the basketball, sat on the sidelines, looked up at the sky.

It's almost dawn.

"Thank you, Link. This may be my last time, I got up at four in the morning to play."

Kobe is very grateful. In order to accompany him to play at 4 a.m. for the last time, Link came to Los Angeles the day before yesterday.

"Tsk, thank you for saying anything." Link waved his hand, and he also enjoyed playing basketball with Kobe in the early morning.

"Hehe, do you know why I asked you to accompany me?"

"Because I didn't make the finals this year, otherwise I should be preparing for the championship parade now." Link curled his lips.

"No, because I know, only a madman like me can accompany you. I came to play basketball at four o'clock in the morning, two fucking lunatics... Hello, you are not willing to give up, Link. Although he has won three championships, you still want to win, right?"

As they chatted, Kobe moved the topic to NBA.

Link looked at Kobe, without affirmation, but without refuting.

"Ha, I know! So, in some ways, we are the same kind of people, Link. Let's relax, your failure this season is only temporary. As long as you are there, the Grizzlies will always be in the championship ranks. It won't take long to get back on your feet."

Kobe's eyes were very firm and he didn't look like he was joking.

Link looked at Kobe and was a little surprised. In fact, even many Memphis fans themselves think it is very difficult for the Grizzlies to regain their strength.

The Warriors' "Galaxy Battleship" is there, and the current lineup of the Grizzlies cannot be compared with it at all.

Even if the Grizzlies can really regain their strength, it will definitely not be "it won't take long". It took Kobe a full seven years to go from three consecutive championships to two consecutive championships.

But Kobe doesn't think his affairs are of reference value to Link. Kobe is right, they are all crazy people.

But they also have many differences.

"My daughter, Jaina, regards you as an idol, Link. Don't let him down, you must do better than me. Okay, now, don't blink. Look, the sun is coming."

Kobe pointed at the sea level with his chin. Link turned his head and found that the dim light was slowly rising from below the sea level.

Link stared at the beautiful sunrise and was completely stunned and did not move for a long time.

After four in the morning, the sunrise in Los Angeles, God knows this charm that is so beautiful that it cannot be described in words. Kobe has seen it many times.

Maybe, this is the reward for him every time he gets up at four o'clock in the morning to train.

Gradually, the sky was illuminated by the sun, and the sun rising from the darkness became very dazzling.

It's like...

It's like the Memphis grizzly bear who is about to break through the sky from the darkness!

Link clenched his fists, and he was bound to let the Grizzlies break out of the darkness!

It was only a year between Michael Jordan's two three consecutive championships.

As it turns out, this kind of thing has not been done before.

Jordan, why can't I do it?

"Thank you, Lao Ke." Link now knew why Kobe had to call himself when he played at four in the morning for the last time.

"Tsk, thank you for saying anything." Kobe smiled and returned what Link had just said.

"By the way, I have one more thing to ask you, Link. Don't worry, I won't ask you to play ball at 4 a.m. This time, it's a business cooperation."

“Business cooperation?”

"Well, you are almost 30 years old, so you should be involved in more business matters."

“What kind of business cooperation.”

"Well... it's related to sports drinks. Let's talk about it slowly after we go back."

When Link heard the word "sports drinks", he immediately understood.
Chapter completed!