Link entered the court and squatted down to touch the logo in the center of the court.

The entire stadium shook like an erupting volcano.

Durant looked at Link with envious eyes.

Who doesn’t want to be respected? Who doesn’t want to create their own legend in a city?

But Durant will never be treated like this. Since he decided to transfer from Oklahoma City to the Warriors, this kind of scene has never had anything to do with Durant.

Yes, he won a championship trophy in Oakland. Next in Brooklyn, he and Irving are likely to achieve new glory.

But no matter how many championships he wins, he will never be treated like Link in a certain arena.

Durant smiled bitterly. Although he and Link were his lifelong enemies, he must admit that Link's career is really enviable.

Link stood up again, and the lights on the scene also turned on again.

Of course, the competition will not start there yet. Next, the awarding ceremony of the championship ring will be held in the Federal Express Arena.

Retired Randolph and Tony Allen both came to the scene to receive the final honors of their careers.

Dinwiddie also temporarily returned to the Grizzlies and accepted the championship ring with Link and others.

After the ceremony, Dinwiddie and Link hugged affectionately.

Dinwiddie regrets that in the last year of Link's career, he cannot continue to fight side by side with Link.

But as an opponent, he will let Link enjoy the opening game of his retirement year!

"Don't blame me if you can't win the championship in the last year, Link." After the hug, Dinwiddie became serious. He knew that he was now a Nets player.

"Boy, I think you're a little bit arrogant. Compete with me for the championship? How much did you drink last night?" Link didn't show any mercy and immediately spitted trash words at his former little brother.

The two looked at each other and smiled, but their eyes were filled with fire.

As opponents, they began to have a taste.

After the ceremony of honor's championship ring awarding ceremony, Link became the player with the largest number of rings worn by active players.

He is the unquestionable "Lord of the Rings" among active players.

In NBA history, Link is also ranked fifth in the championship ring rankings, just like legendary superstars such as Jabbar, Jordan, and Pippen.

There is no need to argue too much about Link's historical status.

Of course, today's highlight is still the competition itself.

After all this, both sides quickly began to warm up, and the brand new Grizzly will stand in front of everyone for the first time.

After the warm-up, Link walked to the commentary stage and shook hands with Mr. Huby Brown, who was already 86 years old.

The old man originally wanted to retire this year, but he is almost 90 years old.

Even if it is just a commentator, it is not easy for an elderly man who is almost 90 years old.

Brown's commentary career has spanned more than 50 years, and it can be traced back to the times. He is almost a living fossil in the NBA.

When Link shook hands with Hubby Brown, Old Hubby even struggled to stand up.

He is indeed at the age of retirement, but when he heard that this is Link's final season, Hubby Brown changed his mind and signed an ESPN for another one year contract, postponing his retirement plan.

He wanted to witness Link's last year with his own eyes and leave the world with Link.

During this decade of Link, Hubby Brown saw the end from the beginning.

He doesn't want to miss the end of this glorious career.

From the NBA's earnings to a commentator's career as a commentator, Link's influence is everywhere.

After a warm handshake, Link looked at his opponent today for the first time.

The Brooklyn Nets, in Chinese, are simply "rich". Overnight, the Nets turned into big shots.

The Nets' Five Tigers wearing black jerseys moved closer to the middle circle, and their lineup was indeed brilliant.

Kelly Irving, one of the best attacking numbers in the league.

Last season, potential defender Carris Leville, who averaged 13.7 points per game.

Last season, the sharpshooter Joe Harris, who shot 47.1% from three-pointers.

Link's old rival Kevin Durant, and top blue-collar DeAndrew Jordan.

Although this lineup is not as exaggerated as the Warriors back then, it is very reasonable in combination and has extremely strong strength.

On the Grizzlies, Conley and Gasol are no longer the All-Stars who were able to stand alone.

The second position, Dillon Brooks, was even an unknown person in everyone's eyes.

Judging from the paper lineup, the Grizzlies really don't have the advantage.

Both teams are not satisfied with their rankings on the strength rankings. Today, they will take the first step to reach the top.

And, it must be incompatible with each other!

Link stood near the center line and pressed his legs.

At the same time, Kevin Harlan next to Hubby Brown began to talk about the topic: "This year, people have great doubts about Link's condition. After all, he is no longer the young man in his 20s. Even Jordan, Kobe and James have changed their playing style at Link's age to continue to maintain their dominance. Moreover, it must be admitted that most stars may have won the championship at this age, but they were not at their peak when they won the championship. For example, Garnett and Celtics were unable to compare with him during the Timberwolves. Kobe's last two consecutive championships were far less dominant than himself who scored 81 points. I don't know what preparations Link made for his 30-year-old."

"Link has not experienced any obvious decline in the past two years, so I think that even if Link doesn't need to change anything, he can still be in the league." Hubby Brown gave his own insights. He has never seen a player like Link who has no trace of time left at all.

Other players, after the 1930s, will give people the feeling of "he is indeed old."

But in Link, this feeling has never happened.

He was still running around like a young man, completing his air operations like a spring man.

Even if it is just a little trace of decline, it is impossible to find it at all. The vitality of the young man seems to be restless in Link's body all the time.

The game officially began, and Jordan Jr. won the first shot for the Grizzlies.

Kelly Irving controls the overall situation, while Durant faces Link.

In this way, Joe Harris got the opportunity to play Gasol in dislocation.

Harris struggled to run, but Gasol couldn't catch up at all.

After Harris ran away from the three-point line on the right, Irving's pass was also delivered as soon as possible.

Harris was secretly happy and threw himself at him!

He created the Nets' first goal in the new season.

But Harris just raised the basketball and was about to shoot, but found himself suddenly shrouded in a shadow.

Looking up, it was Link!

Joe Harris was a little surprised. He didn't think Link could come over to complete the defense in such a short time.

But at this time, he had no choice. His shooting movements were formed and he didn't have time to change the shot into a pass. Even if he forced the ball, he had a high chance of making mistakes. Instead of doing so, it would be better to shoot directly.

So, Joe Harris had to force his attack against Link's defense!

The result is obvious. This shooter with a three-point shooting percentage of 47.1% last season was a hit in the first shot in the new season!

"Link's assisted defense is still so perfect, his defense is as perfect as his offense! You see, the skills of most defensive players will obviously decline after being over the 30s. Because their lateral movement speed and reaction speed will slow down. But Link, he can still complete such a fast backup defense."

As soon as Hubby Brown finished speaking, Jokic won the rebound.

Although Jokic has gained much weight compared to last season's finals and has not fully recovered, this does not affect his talent.

Jokic made a long pass in the backcourt and found Link tacitly and accurately.

Link ran hard, and behind him, Durant, who was as big as Link, ran not as fast as before.

The two seem to be five or six years apart, but they are the same age.

Link rushed into the penalty area and as soon as his forefoot stepped into the free throw line, he suddenly started to explode!

Then, the fans of the Federal Express Arena witnessed a retired player and made a half-step ultra-long-distance gliding dunk within the free throw line!

No player who is almost 32 years old can complete such a dunk.

"Beautiful dunk, a free throw line in real battle, dunk! I thought that only young people like Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine could do such actions. But Link reminded us that the dunk competition only started to become exciting since his time!"

Hubby Brown cheered, beside him, Kevin Harlan shook his head with a smile.

Link is not like a player who is almost 32 years old, and Hubby Brown is not like a man who is almost 90 years old.

These two guys are such a special pair of golden partners.

After the dunk landed, Link yelled at the audience seat behind the rebound.

He is still so fast, no difference from a few years ago.

Even, jumping higher?

Those who are looking forward to Link's decline in form must be disappointed.

Because they all know that as long as Link can maintain his previous level, the Grizzlies will still be the team with the highest chance of winning the championship in the entire league.

After all, with Link here, the formula 1>5 is completely reasonable.

Durant picked up the basketball and gritted his teeth.

Link is still the same Link, and his opponent has not become weak at all.

However, after looking at his new teammates, Durant quickly relaxed.
Chapter completed!