570: Career Enemy
The Grizzlies' four-man selected for the best defensive team, which caused an uproar all over the world.
Even the Pistons, which was known for their defense ten years ago, won the championship by defeating the Lakers F4, had no experience of four being selected for the best defensive team.
The Grizzlies' defense is so strong that even those who don't watch their game can know a little about it.
After the list was announced, the Thunder fans became nervous inexplicably. Their confidence a day ago seemed to be swept away.
The Grizzlies' achievements are at the historical level, and Thunder fans cannot turn a blind eye to them.
Not to mention Thunder fans, even Durant felt it was incredible. The Grizzlies' strength has reached a point that cannot be ignored.
However, after the best defensive lineup, the real highlight has just begun.
According to league customs, the list of the best teams is announced one in a day. In the past two days, the Best Rookie Team and Best Defensive Team have been announced. Today, when the fourth game of the series begins, the day when the Best Team is announced!
Once again, Durant must compete head-on with Link!
With LeBron James, the MVP winner, almost certain to occupy a place, Link and Durant must compete for the only remaining open space in the best team.
I have to say that Link and Durant are really enemies, and they can compete with each other in everything.
Thunder fans are very concerned about the announcement of the Best Team Roster, after all, this is their only chance to beat the Grizzlies in honor this year.
If Durant can squeeze Link to the best second team, it will undoubtedly be a complete victory.
The fourth game of this series has started, and the competition has become very fierce.
Link got up early today and went to the hotel gym to run. The battle was imminent, and he hoped that he would be in the best condition 24 hours a day.
The Best First Team is Link’s goal this season. But this year, the competition for the Best First Team is really fierce.
But no matter what the result is, Link can already foresee how anxious the game will be in the evening. No matter who he or Durant is selected, he will definitely be unwilling to accept it. This unwillingness will be reflected in the game immediately.
Link promised in front of Upshaw's grave that he wanted to reach the finals. If he wanted to reach the finals, he had to win a game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena!
If it was still the same as last year, neither side could win at each other's home court and the series would be too risky.
Link kept telling himself that no matter what the best team resulted, he should keep calm. The playoffs, especially when they are in the Western Conference Finals, are definitely not allowed to make mistakes. Whoever is anxious will easily make mistakes.
Link is not a god either. He will be anxious and uneasy. Controlling emotions is not something you can control by just talking about it.
However, through running, Link found that he could vent all his anxiety.
At noon, all the Grizzlies went to the Chesapeake Energy Stadium to start training, which was equivalent to officially starting preparations for the evening game!
Two hours after training, the Grizzlies had already received a notice from the league office before the NBA officially announced the news.
Dave Jogel almost rushed into the training hall with a run, everyone staring at him, but he was so tired that he panted, he held his knees and rested for a few seconds before stammering and starting to speak.
"The league office phone number tells me that Link has been successfully selected for the Best First Team this year!"
Jogel's face turned red and his neck was thick. I don't know if it was because of excitement or too tired.
After hearing the news, Link was stunned for a few seconds. Then, he smiled.
NBA's best first team! Finally, Link added a sufficient honor to his career experience!
"So this also means that I let Kevin Durant lose the election?" Link asked carefully after smiling.
Joggle nodded, "Yes, Kevin Durant was out of the election this year after being selected for the first team for three consecutive years! It's all because of you, because of you, Link! This season, you completely stepped on Kevin Durant!"
Link waved his fist secretly, and then hugged his teammates. Durant's three-game scoring champion and three-game best team both were interrupted this season, so he must be very depressed!
As it turns out, Durant is still a long way to go before you rule the league! This guy who has been smooth sailing since entering the league in 2007 has undoubtedly welcomed his first nemesis in his career!
However, Link disagrees with Jogel's statement, that is, he is not completely trampling Durant under his feet.
Only by winning this round of the series can Link truly defeat Durant this season!
However, this goal is almost achieved, and Link’s only idea now is to end the series within two games!
This year, it's time for Durant to taste what it feels like to fail!
On the other side, at the Thunder Training Ground, Kevin Durant looked at the list in front of him and felt a little incredible.
"Are you sure you're not mistaken? Hasn't the league official announced it to the public yet?" Seeing that there was no self on the Best Fleet list, and Link, Durant's face was full of surprise.
"This is the list given to me by the league office, Kevin. This list will be exactly the same as the list announced to the public in a few hours." Thunder coach Scott Brooks shook his head and broke Durant's last fantasy and hope.
Durant looked at the list on the phone screen and lowered his head, no one could see his expression.
The only thing Brooks could see was Durant's fist that had his joints turned white.
Paul, Kobe, James, Link, Duncan, and Durant still can't believe that there is no self in these five names.
He can only be ranked in the second team with his teammates Westbrook, Parker, Anthony and Grizzlies' Gasol Jr.
The second team in the best team is also a great honor. To be honest, if Durant loses to Anthony, he will not be so discouraged. When Anthony snatched the title of scoring champion this year, Durant didn't feel anything.
But in the selection of the Best First Team, he lost to Link!
This is the real reason why Durant is unwilling to accept it!
He can accept that he is just a second team player, but he cannot accept that he was squeezed down by Link!
I really don't want to lose to that bastard!
Brooks didn't know what to do, so he could only pat Durant's arm to show comfort.
"Those are not important, Kevin. Winning the game is the most important thing. Just like in 2007, Dirk Nowitzki won the MVP, but it doesn't make sense to be eliminated in the first round. As long as we can win, the Grizzlies even if five of them enter the best team, they will not be recognized by others."
Brooks had to launch a "chicken soup" offensive, but the result was a fact and could not be changed. The rest was just to see how Durant accepted the facts.
Durant nodded silently, then returned to the court and continued training.
Brooks suddenly felt a chill on his back, and Durant's expression when he just looked up was so cold that it made people feel terrible!
Maybe Durant will ruthlessly erase all the obstacles in front of him tonight at the Chesapeake Energy Arena
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On the night of the 25th, the fourth game between the Thunder and the Grizzlies was held as scheduled.
Today, the Thunder fans were very excited. As soon as the Grizzlies players appeared, they booed deafeningly. Especially Link, he was already scolded by at least five fans pointing at the nose.
"Damn it, I'm so arrogant when I lose. These guys are so annoying!" Randolph looked around and couldn't help but curse.
"This is the away game, Zach. If we were in the Federal Express Arena today, we would be greeted with endless cheers." Although Link was scolded the most, his mood was very calm.
Professional people must have professional qualities and bring emotions on the basketball court, which is not the qualities that professional basketball players should have.
"These guys must hate you so much now. You didn't say you provoked them before, but now you have squeezed Durant to the best second team. I think you won't be able to have a good time every time you come here."
"No need to wait until later, Zach. Tonight, I have to face the most violent revenge!" Link said, looking at Thunder No. 35 in the other half.
Since entering the venue, Durant has had a gloomy face. He wants to use his toes to see how angry Durant is now.
After the warm-up, the referee signaled that both sides would take their place and the game would begin.
Before the hand-to-hand combat with real swords and guns began, Mike Bryn on the commentary also introduced the basic situation of the game to the fans as soon as possible.
"There is no doubt that this will be a super battle between Link and Durant! Durant was squeezed into the best second team by Link, and he must be very unwilling to accept it! And Link, with his personality, even if he is no different on the surface, he will definitely give Durant the most powerful counterattack on the basketball court."
Mike Bryn was right. Although Link seemed not as emotional as Durant, he knew his mission very well and would never give up until he achieved his goal!
If you want to win, you can win Durant completely!
Both sides entered the designated position, and there was a midfield line between Link and Durant.
Link didn't provoke Durant today. He knew that he could only play with fire and burn himself. But what Link didn't expect was that Durant actually spoke to him on his own initiative.
"Don't be too proud too early, boy. Today's game, I will slowly destroy you! I will double down on everything you let me bear!"
Durant finished speaking and glanced at Link with a slanted eye.
Link can guarantee that this is the most hideous look he has ever seen in Durant.
The game officially began, and all the fans of the Chesapeake Energy Arena stood up and stood waiting for the Thunder's first sports goal.
Chapter completed!