He played away in the first game of the new season's opening game, which shows that the league is indeed not optimistic about the Grizzlies' box office appeal.

The Clippers vs. Grizzlies, this game is definitely a big deal. After all, both teams are strong Westerners, and Griffin and Link have some grudges before.

This game attracted much attention before the start of the game. After all, the Grizzlies have experienced too much changes this summer. People want to see whether the Memphis Grizzlies have become stronger or weaker today.

Indeed, the Grizzlies showed great strength in four preseason games, but the preseason has never been a formal game. It has happened that the preseason played well and the regular season failed.

So today's game was listed as a national live broadcast by ESPN! The TV station also decided to send a luxurious commentary lineup composed of Mike Bryn and Kevin Harlan. By the way, a very special guest, ESPN data analysis expert John Hollinger.

"I still stick to my point of view. I think the Clippers are very likely to win at home." Hollinger might have killed him and wrote a forward-looking article, but he ended up on TV, and was still in a live game across the United States.

"Even if the Grizzlies win four straight preseason games, do you stick to your point of view?" Espn was already warming up the game an hour before the game started.

Facing Mike Bryn's inquiry, Hollinger nodded affirmatively, "The Grizzlies' four games in the preseason, the offense seems to be smoother and the defense is stronger. But to be honest, none of their four opponents have taken the regular season form to treat the game. It is not difficult to play smoothly in the face of the opponent's loose defense. But today, the Los Angeles Clippers will not be loose. After all, the Clippers' goal is the championship."

Hollinger continued to analyze, "The Clippers' reinforcement this summer is very smart. Yes, I used the word smart. They should work smarter, not harder. This is the difference between the Clippers and the Grizzlies. The Clippers first left Billups, which is a decision that will not go wrong. Secondly, the Clippers let Nick Young go, and instead signed Matt Barnes Nick Young, who is both offensive and defensive. Why was he let go? Because the offensive efficiency is too low and he can't do a good job in defense. As a result, this player is now in the Grizzlies, and the operation of the two teams is arguing immediately."

"In addition, the most important signing for the Clippers this summer is to win Jamal Crawford Crawford for 4 years and $21 million, a double-season guard who can score and have certain organizational skills. His joining makes the Clippers' bench radiant. In terms of bench firepower, the Grizzlies and the Clippers are completely incomparable. Unless Link only takes three minutes off per game like last season's Western Conference Finals."

Hollinger's statement undoubtedly made Los Angeles fans very happy, as if the Clippers had already won before the game started.

But the Grizzlies players sitting in the locker room of Staples Center don’t think so. They are going to make a big fuss today!

In the locker room, everyone was changing their equipment seriously. Link took out his new sneakers and looked at them carefully.

This looks like an ordinary Kobe 6th generation basketball shoes, but the color matching of the sneakers is dark blue, with Link's number 0 and his signature on the heel. Most importantly, there are several engraved words on the side of the sole.

Link used to write these words on every pair of sneakers he got. But now, Nike will tailor all of this for him!

Link looked at the sneakers and smiled with relief. This was his first pair of exclusive sneakers, Kobe's 6th generation Link's special edition!

Austin data shows that this pair of special edition sneakers have sold very well since they were launched, and Tennessee has sold out of stock.

Link's commercial value in the sneaker market has been revealed for the first time. Austin believes that after the end of this season, Link will be able to own his own signature shoes.

Putting on his sneakers, Link stood up and jumped around twice. He felt like he was full of strength and just waited for the battle to begin!

"Okay guys, the opening game, I know, you've been waiting for this moment for a long time!" Seeing that everyone was almost ready, Stevens clapped his hands and started his pre-match speech.

The players nodded one by one to agree. They did wait too long! From the moment they got off the plane, the Grizzlies players were eager to fight!

"Very good, keep this feeling of hunger! After playing, don't give them any breathing space. At the beginning of the game, you have to use extremely aggressive playing styles to gain an advantage!" Stevens slapped the tactical whiteboard with a punch. Don't be deceived by Stevens' elegant appearance. He is always full of passion when facing the game.

"Link, you play the third position today, Andre plays the second position. Caron Butler's lateral movement speed this season should become very slow. Don't give him face and give him a big deal. I know that the guy named John Hollinger has always looked down on us. He seems to think that the small ball market should not have victory and honor. So let him see what the Western Conference is!"

"Roar!" The players yelled, and then stood up one after another. Everyone was now looking at Link, looking at the brand new young leader.

They were waiting for him to give orders.

"We fight, we bleed, we win! Let's go, villains!" After saying that, Link pushed open the door of the locker room and took the lead and rushed out the first.

When he walked out of the player's passage, a huge boo was overwhelming. But the booing only made Link even more excited.

After stepping into the court, the Grizzlies players began to warm up. The Clippers and Grizzlies players had little communication, after all, both sides were half of the mortal enemy teams.

But after seeing a player who was warming up at the Clippers in the half, Link couldn't help but walk over and shouted his name.

"Hill, can you say a few words to you?" Link looked at the back of No. 33, full of traces of time.

A strong man with a slightly square face and a buzz cut turned around and smiled at Link, "Hello, Lin, he's stronger than last season."

Although so many years have passed, Grant Hill's smile is still so charming.

In the third season of the league, Link finally was able to speak to Hill for the first time. In the previous two seasons, either Hill was injured and not present, or she had no chance to speak before and after the game, which made Link extremely regretful.

But now, Link is standing in front of his idol Hill. He is a little excited, so excited that he is incoherent.

"My that"

"Hahaha, you look a little nervous? It's okay, this is not the first time you have fought the opening game. Let's relax and play at your own level. Now is your era, so you must let go and don't leave any regrets in your career. However, if I face you later, I won't show mercy."

Elegant, gentle, gentle, gentle, indeed, Hill reveals these labels in every move.

"Thank you for your reminder, Hill. I just want to say, thank you. I grew up watching your ball back then. It was you who made me firmly walk on the basketball road. Thank you!"

"Hey, don't say that, it seems like I'm very old. I'm only in my thirties." Hill said halfway through his words, and it came to an abrupt end. Because he suddenly realized that he was already 40 years old in October this year.

For a professional player, this is a desperate number.

After a bitter smile, Hill and Link hugged gently, and then Link turned around and returned to his own half.

Before Hill retired, Link finally had a close contact with his idol, which could be considered as fulfilling his wish.

The moment Link turned around and left the Clippers' halftime, the tenderness before the game ended here. From now on to the last minute of the game, all that was left was killing!

Link looked at the Staples Center's commentary stand and stared at John Hollinger who was talking.
Chapter completed!