When Kobe saw Link on the training ground, he was shocked. The guy's size had changed drastically from the last time Kobe saw him.

Now, although Link has not practiced a "human-shaped tank" like James, he is at least much stronger than before. This change is visible to the naked eye.

Link's figure is not outstanding now, but it is definitely nothing to do with the impression that he gave last season's thinness.

"Link, you have changed a lot. You have gained weight very successfully. How many pounds are you doing now?" Kobe didn't go up and talk until Link's strength training was over. He didn't want to disturb him when Link was doing a project.

"It's less than 100 kilograms now, but it's very close!" Link answered while drinking Gatorade, gasping for breath, "Our plan is 103 kilograms. At the beginning, I wanted to practice 105 kilograms, but it seems that the time is not enough."

After hearing Link say that, Kobe nodded in agreement. The third position has 103 kilograms, and without ensuring flexibility, the confrontation will not suffer any loss. This is the standard small forward weight. As for James, who is more than 110 kilograms, it is an example after all. In the entire history of Na, there are not many third-position players like him.

"You are working very hard. This year's offseason is so long, but you have already started training. What? Is it not enough to reach the Western Conference Finals?" Kobe patted Link's arm and thought to himself that it would probably become more difficult to meet Link next season.

Originally, Link's defense was tough and his prediction ability was good. Now he has become stronger, and now his defense is even more formidable!

"Of course the Western Conference Finals are not the end. I'm just starting out, Kobe."

"You played very well last season. After all, it was the team that caused the biggest trouble for the Mavericks last season. Even I was swept by the Mavericks last season." Thinking of this, Kobe became gritted his teeth.

"Okay, that's what competitive sports are like. You know these principles more than me." Link hurriedly comforted him. If Kobe wanted to vent his temper because he was angry, Link would be miserable.

He has not forgotten how he was abused and doubted his life when he was training with Kobe this year's All-Star Game.

"Yeah, that's what it is about competitive sports. So if we meet in the playoffs in the new season, I won't let you go, Link."

"Uh" Link curled his lips. What a terrible guy.

"By the way, let's talk about the serious business. In two days, I want to arrange a few private game games to keep everyone in shape. Are you interested?" After Kobe asked, he found that this seemed to be the first time he had sent an invitation to a first-year rookie for a private game.

"Of course I'm interested! I'm worried that there is no game to play! But who will you ask to participate in the game?" Link was excited when he heard it. He hadn't had a real battle for so long, so he had already been so tired.

"There are more people participating in the game. Link. Na players who train in Los Angeles can form a complete team. Of course, you have to be prepared. Although it is a private game, it is not an important game. But don't think we are just going through the motions. There must be some intensity."

Kobe gave Link a meaningful look. With this guy joining this year, the ball game will definitely become quite interesting.

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Link went home to check the news to see which stars were training in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, now there are more news that a certain player is going to play in the sea again, and there are very few news about others.

Derek Williams, the new leader in the Turkish League, and Hornets point guard Belinelli returned to Italy to seek life. Telawson went away from Lithuania, and Barbosa returned to Brazil. This news was all about the news that the suspension would not end in a short period of time.

The suspension not only means that the fans are not watching the game, but directly affects the interests of many people. The restaurant owner around Toyota Center said that because there is no business, his employees cannot get tips and have to work a second job.

The parking lot administrators of major stadiums are facing career dangers.

The mayors of the 14 Na team's mayors jointly wrote to Na, begging for the start of the game as soon as possible. Due to the suspension, their city's income also decreased.

In this context, few people care about where a certain player is training. Because even if they are trained, fans will not see the game.

Therefore, there is too little information about this on the Internet.

However, Link still found some clues. According to reports, Paul had led several players to train in Los Angeles. If nothing unexpected happens, Paul will join the Clippers this offseason, so it is understandable that he comes to Los Angeles to train.

Anthony is precisely one of the players who are with Paul. Therefore, it can be confirmed that Kobe will definitely call out the two superstars Paul and Anthony! According to Kobe, his private game level is not low. Since that is the case, you can't call them some college players or role players.

There are still several superstars who support the scene.

Afterwards, Link called his friend Paul George who lives in Los Angeles. After asking, he found out that George is not only in Los Angeles, but has even been invited by Kobe!

It would be interesting if he could continue to fight side by side with George after he resumed college.

After some investigation, Link summarized the five people who will definitely participate in the competition, Paul, Kobe, Anthony, George and himself.

As for who the other five will be, please stay tuned.

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On August 23, there was still no progress in labor negotiations, and Na announced that the regular season is likely to not start as scheduled and the training camp will not start. Now, on the basketball program on TV, the hosts cannot even read the players' names because there is no copyright.

But these have nothing to do with Link, because today, there is a special game about to be held.

"Link, I won't tell me when I come to Los Angeles. Look at you, you're practicing so strongly! Are there any arrangements for September? We can't use the Na team's training hall, but we can use the Butler University training hall. There are Naa players and a complete coaching staff, which will help us stay in shape." George rushed to Kobe's training hall with Link. On the way, he asked Link to practice in Indianapolis.

I have to say that if you have a good relationship with the stars, summer will not be boring at all. If you don’t make an appointment with others, others will come to make an appointment with you.

"Okay, let's experience Coach Stevens' training method. By the way, George, do you know who will come today?"

"I don't know at all. I guess only Kobe has these people's movements. But I guess we should be the only second first-year rookies."

"No, we are already considered second-grade rookies, hahaha."

Talking and laughing, Link and George walked to the entrance of Kobe's private training hall. At this moment, a guy with a shirtless backpack also came over. The style of this guy with a shirtless backpack was so unique.

Link was about to say hello to the visitor, but when they looked at each other, the atmosphere became awkward.

"Damn it, it's a black-hearted brother!" Link looked at the tall and thin Durant, a little surprised.

"Link!? It's you!?" Durant also stared at Link. He didn't forget the experience of being unable to find the basket by Link four months ago.

These two people were already in a fight, but they didn't expect Xia Tian to meet again. I don't know if that old ghost Kobe did it on purpose.

George was sandwiched between the two, feeling that their eyes seemed to have flashed with lightning.
Chapter completed!