Link actually has no special concept of the end of December. For him, this is just an ordinary month.

But for the American people, the end of December is not ordinary at all. Christmas is approaching, and everyone is immersed in a rich festive atmosphere. Even Memphis, an already decaying city, is decorated with colorful colors at Christmas.

Link's only participation in Christmas is that before traveling through time, he often bought Christmas discount games on steam.

However, at this time, looking at the colorful street scene, Link was also surrounded by a rich festive atmosphere. In fact, if you want to feel the festive atmosphere, there is a very important indicator, which is holiday. As a "native" Chinese, as long as you have a holiday, it means you are about to celebrate the holiday.

Coincidentally, the Grizzlies also have a holiday this Christmas, and the holiday time is not short.

Since losing to the Nets on December 21, the Grizzlies have ushered in a four-day rest day. On the 22nd and 23rd, the Grizzlies have no games, Christmas Eve on the 24th, and all NBAs are on vacation. The Christmas game on the 25th has nothing to do with a team like the Grizzlies that have no superstars.

The Memphis Grizzlies will not re- embark on their journey until December 26.

Although there are no games for 4 days, the team still needs to train on the 22nd and 23rd. The team also needs to train on Christmas Eve.

But even so, the days without having to play for 4 days are already luxurious for the players. Therefore, when they arrived at the training hall today, Link saw his teammates having a happy smile on his face, as if yesterday's defeat had been thrown behind.

"Link, come here quickly, I'll introduce you to someone." Before the training officially began, and everyone was still warming up freely, Hollins walked to Link and waved to him.

So, Link was taken to a black man in Grizzlies work clothes.

"He is our shooting coach Marcus Will. If you want to practice more in the future, call him anytime."

Link didn't expect that Hollins actually found a trainer for himself. It was also a ten-day short contract, but when he was on the Rockets, Link didn't train with the team at all. And the Grizzlies even equipped him with a special trainer. Moreover, he could stay with him at any time when he practiced more.

Although Memphis is not as prosperous as Houston, Link can feel the warmth here from the first day he came to Memphis.

The smile of assistant coach Elston Turner, the sincerity of the team general manager Chris Wallace and the equal treatment of Hollins made Link almost forget that he was just a "temporary worker".

"Hello Link, although I am a shooting coach, the things I can guide are quite comprehensive. I will try my best to satisfy any demands you have in the future. To be honest, I am still a bachelor and have no wife or children. So, it's okay to accompany you to practice more." The trainer who asked Will politely shook hands with Link, which made Link feel a little uncomfortable.

As a low-level player, it is impossible for players to have any special trainers in the Development League. They can't afford to hire well-known private trainers. Now that they suddenly have such good treatment, it really makes them feel like living in a dream.

"Come on Link, and then, be ready for me at any time!"

After saying this, Hollins returned to the office. Link looked at the little white strips and the trainer in front of him. His progress might be faster than expected!

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After today's training, Link and Randolph went for supper. Since the first day of training, Link has become Randolph's little brother. The "Big Black Bear" seems to like Link very much. Although Link is always polite outside the court, his ruthlessness on the court is really like an angry grizzly bear.

And Randolph likes this kind of player who is willing to be angry.

After dinner, Link received a call from his "parents".

Speaking of which, after traveling through time for so long, Link has never met his "parents". Although Link has no feelings for the two elders, Link is also very grateful for their kindness to him.

After all, Link was once a person who lacked family care. He grew up so much, mostly relying on himself.

However, when he heard that his parents were going to spend Christmas with him in Memphis, Link was still a little overwhelmed.

"Well, don't come if it's inconvenient. Anyway, we will play away immediately on the 26th. I'll leave early the next morning after Christmas, and I can't accompany you." Link was always nervous about meeting his parents. After all, it felt quite strange that there was a pair of strangers.

"What are you saying? I bought your dad tickets! How long has it been since our family reunited? We have not seen you again since you went to Oklahoma to play basketball! We have to spend Christmas together."

Like most Chinese parents, Link's mother started nagging. Although Link was born in the United States, his parents grew up in China and later immigrated to the United States. Therefore, both parents still retain many Chinese traits.

For example, I attach great importance to the concept of home.

Link had no reason to refuse his parents, so he had to grit his teeth and agree.

After hanging up the phone, Link covered his head with both hands. He may be the first son in history to have a headache because his parents are coming to celebrate the holiday with him.

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Memphis is a city with very pleasant temperatures, which is one of its few advantages over other places. The summer is not too hot, and Memphis is not too cold in winter. Even in December, the average daily low temperature in Memphis is 2c. The average daily high temperature is even 11c.

Therefore, snowy scenes are not common in Memphis. The lack of snow on Christmas Day makes this festival look completely different from those on TV.

Link got up early in the morning to clean up the rental house. This two-story building was found by Jeff Austin for Link. And according to the terms of the contract, before Link signed a guaranteed contract with the Grizzlies, the rent was paid out of his own pocket.

After the afternoon training, Link bought a Christmas tree and put it in the entrance, and then ordered a bunch of takeout.

Looking at the table full of food and the decent house, Link felt a little like Christmas.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, Link drove a Mercedes-Benz sedan to Memphis International Airport. Randolph borrowed him. According to Randolph, "You can drive as long as you want. Anyway, I am not suitable for taking a sedan."

When he met his parents, Link was still a little uncomfortable. His mother was an ordinary Chinese woman, dressed in moderation and did not wear heavy makeup, and looked very gentle.

Link's father had a mustache and had a messy hair without any shape. He didn't talk much and asked Link if he was doing well, he didn't ask anything more. His father's love was different from his mother. They didn't like to show love, but buried it deep in their hearts.

As soon as they got home, their parents took out a bunch of things that they had brought for Link from their bag.

"We bring you a lot of things. You are so popular, you bought your favorite sausage from China. There is also Lao Ganma hot sauce, which is very expensive in the United States. So, I asked someone to bring me a box. By the way, your dad and I bought you some clothes, so you can save some money. I heard that the public security in Memphis is not good, so I usually bring less money on you when you go out."

There were no exquisite gift boxes or particularly valuable items. Looking at the table of Lao Ganma and Guangwei sausages, Link smiled.

This Christmas can be said to be very socialist.

Despite this, Link still felt very heartwarming. In the divorced family, he had almost never received gifts from his parents. Today, this Chinese-style Christmas makes up for Link's regret.

At this moment, Link's cell phone rang. The name on the caller ID was coach, which means the phone was called by Lionel Hollins.

"Hello, Link, Merry Christmas!" As soon as the phone was answered, Hollins's enthusiastic voice burst out.

Seeing that it was the team coach and his son who called, Link's parents didn't say anything to bother him.

“Merry Christmas, coach, what’s the matter?”

"It's nothing, I just inform you that you should not be late at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

"A plane at nine o'clock?"

"Yes, you're on the roster, Link. I'll send you to the game in Indianapolis tomorrow! If possible, this is my Christmas gift for you, hahahahaha."

Listening to Hollins' laughter and looking at his parents in front of him, Link suddenly felt.
Chapter completed!