: Fifty Five: Explosive Barrel Cousins

After returning to Memphis from Toronto, Link visited General Manager Chris Wallace’s office during his training break at noon, where he was about to sign his second ten-day short with the Grizzlies. contract.
Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace looks very different from the general manager most people think of. He neither looks at scheming like Popovich, nor looks at it like Larry Bird. The face is very prestigious.
　　 Chris Wallace has a round face, and his pale, curly hair is very casual. He moved to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007 to replace the resigned "LOGO man" Jerry West. The biggest deal this man has ever made is to hand over Paul Gasol to the Lakers.
　　 But looking at it now, Chris Wallace's deal with Pau Gasol is actually not that bad, let alone giving in.
　　 "Link, sit down. The contract is ready, the same as the last one. So today, there is no need to call Jeff Austin over."
　　As soon as Link entered the door, Chris Wallace kindly seated Link and handed out the contract. Although Chris Wallace does not seem to have that prestige, at least he is more likely to give a good impression than Morey who is deceiving.
　　 "You did a good job in the two games this time. The facts have proved that you and the team are very compatible. I hope that in the next 10-day contract, you can continue to maintain excellent form."
　　 "I will, Mr. Chris Wallace." Without Chris Wallace, Link will also cherish his second ten-day contract.
　　 After all, if he comes here next time to sign a contract... it will be a guaranteed contract!
　　 "Link, I heard that you will stay to practice every night?" Just as Link was signing the contract, Chris Wallace asked with interest.
　　 "The starting point is lower than others, so you have to make up for it." Link smiled, thinking that his abilities could be superimposed, he couldn't help but want to upgrade quickly and develop more skills.
"You know, in the Grizzlies, it is a new thing to have players willing to stay and practice. Okay, thank you for your signature and trust, Link. I hope that next time you come back, we are discussing signing until the season. The end thing."
　　 Chris Wallace mentioned this consciously or unconsciously, which is a hint to Link-as long as you continue to work hard, lad, Memphis will not abandon you.
　　 Of course Link was very happy to hear this. He has just established friendship and understanding with the Grizzlies, so naturally he doesn't want to leave again. So Link stood up abruptly and bowed to Chris Wallace, "Thank you, sir!"
　　 "You deserve it, Link."
　　Wallace smiled. In fact, if it weren't for Link who only played two games, he would like to offer Link today a guaranteed contract from signing to the end of the season.
　　 But the sample of the two games is too small, and Chris Wallace wants to see more. Therefore, the second ten-day short contract was issued.
　　 I hope Link will not let him down for the next 10 days.
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　　 The day after signing with Chris Wallace, Link immediately saw the news about him in the newspaper.
　　 Most people are still very optimistic about Link's prospects and think he is indeed worthy of the second 10-day short contract.
　　 But some of them think that Link is just a flash in the pan, because his physical fitness and athletic ability destined him to be a star.
　　 "As long as everyone has studied him thoroughly, he won't be that magical." It was a Los Angeles media who said this. The arrogant Los Angeles people seem to have always been less optimistic about such low-level players.
　　 Although Link was a little angry when he said this, he didn't have the mind to fight with the Los Angeles reporter. Because at this time, Link was sitting on the plane to Sacramento.
　　 Yes, the third game, the third away game. Link has been a member of the Grizzlies for more than ten days, but he has never played at home.
　　 Many Memphis fans said that they are very eager to see this amazing rookie on the scene. But unfortunately, the enthusiastic Memphis fans have waited a few more days.
　　 "Link, you said this guy is not a bastard?" Just when Link was still imagining how popular he was in Memphis, Randolph, who was sitting next to Link, suddenly started to complain with a newspaper.
　　 "Who is the bastard?" Link moved his head over and found that the newspaper page was news about DeMarcus Cousins.
　　 It turns out that because Randolph scored 37 points and 17 rebounds in the last game, a reporter asked Cousins ​​before the game, "Will Zach put you under tremendous pressure?"
　　 The character of Cousins, Grink, knows very well that he was a dynamite barrel in the king's time, and he exploded at one point. So he replied rebelliously, "Pressure? He's old, man. In Sacramento, I will let him know how young insiders play."
If Cousins ​​provokes others, it’s fine, but he’s also a bully. To tell the truth, what Cousins ​​is doing now is nothing short of what Randolph was doing now. Little trouble.
　　 Cousins ​​and Randolph formed a bridge. The plane was still in the air, and Randolph's heart had fallen on the court.
　　 "Um...what are you going to do? Do you want to beat him?"
"That's too bully, because he can't beat me. Man, I will be waiting for your pass at mid-range today. If you attract his defense when you break through, you might as well choose to trust me." Randolph said , Smiled at the Link Thief.
　　 Although the tactics are arranged by the head coach, it is the players themselves that are implemented in detail. Therefore, players and players occasionally have some small cooperation of their own.
　　 Link spread his hands. Does the team boss have any reason to refuse? Randolph didn't ask him to buy burgers for the team, so he was worthy of him.
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　　 "Zach Randolph is chattering in Cousins' ear, hahahahaha, this is really a duel between bullies and bullies!"
　　 On the commentary stage, the eyes of the two commentators were on Randolph and Cousins, and they turned a blind eye to Marc Gasol who was making a free throw.
　　 At this time, the game has reached the last 3 minutes of the fourth quarter. After Gasol made two free throws, the Grizzlies only led the Kings by 6 points.
　　 In fact, the hard power of the Grizzlies is above the Kings. After all, the Kings have played so far this season with only an impressive 5 wins and 23 losses.
　　 But because of Cousins ​​and Randolph, both sides are fighting with gunpowder today. The Kings have a lot of action, and both sides have been turning around in the whole game. Therefore, neither team's hit rate is high.
　　 Rudy Gay, Mike Conley, Gasol Jr. and Mayo all shot less than 35% today. If it weren't for Randolph and Link, who played well in rotation, the Grizzlies wouldn't even get the 6-point advantage.
　　 After Marc Gasol’s free throw, the Kings immediately launched a fierce attack. Cousins ​​started asking for the ball directly from the three-point line. As a center, his ability to hold the ball and break through is very strong. He has already scored 21 points so far ~EbookFREE.me~ has great confidence.
　　 In this period, Cousins ​​played more often in the fourth position, and he and veteran center Dalem Porter always played at the same time.
　　 Therefore, it is not Gasol who is defending Cousins ​​at this time, but Randolph.
　　 Randolph did not expect Cousins' breakthrough to be so determined, and must admit that he is not as flexible as Cousins ​​in footsteps.
　　 So, Cousins ​​secretly pushed Randolph aside with the force of his arm during acceleration.
　　 Seeing Cousins ​​rushing towards the penalty area, Rudy Gay decided to go up and make up the defense.
　　 Guy knows very well how bad his performance in the last three games is. In the previous game, his scoring efficiency was low. In the last game, he had to rely on Link to wipe his on the defensive end. Today, his hit rate almost fell below 30%.
　　 Those questions from the outside world, Guy naturally also knows. Therefore, he worked very hard in this game, hoping to redeem his reputation, hoping to prove himself.
　　 Seeing Rudy Guy sideways, Cousins, who had already smashed his eyes, did not slow down. He slammed Guy directly, and slammed into Guy's left shoulder.
　　 Guy fell to the ground in embarrassment, and the referee’s hasty whistle sounded in time. Offensive fouls, the referee is aware of the details!
　　 "Damn it, this is basketball, not a game for cowards! Can you call basketball without physical confrontation?" Cousins ​​yelled at the referee dissatisfiedly, and then slammed the basketball to the ground.
　　 Randolph and others immediately surrounded Guy, preparing to pull him up.
　　 But when everyone arrived, they realized that Guy’s problem was not that simple. I saw him clutching his left shoulder in pain, gritting his teeth.
　　 After a while, Link on the bench saw the team doctors rushing up and Rudy Gay seemed unable to hold on to the game.