: One thousand and fourteen: the last 4 o'clock in the morning

　　 Link did not forget the first time he was training with Kobe in the early morning.
　　 At that time, it was during the All-Star Game. At that time, he was just an amazing undrafted rookie. And Kobe, Shang still rules this alliance.
　　 At that time, no one would compare Link with Jordan.
　　 At that time, Kobe could easily defeat Link in one-on-one.
　　 At that time, Kobe still had room to guide Link.
　　 But now?
　　 Link is almost 30 years old. He has gone from being a sucker loser to being a superstar with three championship rings. And it was at the peak.
　　 And the superstar who ruled the league at the time has retired at home.
　　 This year, Kobe Bryant is 38 years old.
　　 Los Angeles in the early morning is the same as Link felt when he first trained in the early morning.
　　 Quiet, extremely quiet, the hustle and bustle of the Los Angeles metropolis on weekdays, and only at this time will it stop briefly.
　　 This kind of quiet state has the advantage that it allows people to hear their own inner voice. At this time, people's minds are extremely clear.
　　 So, Kobe and Link did not speak to each other. They just silently looked at the street outside the window, looking at the sky which was still dark but could see a ray of light.
　　 Then, thinking about my own affairs separately.
　　 Link and Kobe got off the car at Venice Beach Stadium. This famous street stadium in Los Angeles is always crowded during the day.
　　 But at four o'clock in the morning, the venue was empty, which was a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the day.
　　 Link took a deep breath. In the sea breeze, even the air seemed to have a salty taste.
　　The golden beach stretches along the highway, dividing the view into two distinct worlds. On one side is the endless Pacific Ocean with blue waters. On one side are lush tropical woods and the bustling streets of Los Angeles.
　　 The sky blue Venice Beach Stadium is located on this "line of demarcation".
　　 Compared to those street courts located in reinforced concrete, the Venice Beach Stadium is obviously more attractive to Link.
　　 He and Kobe looked at each other and smiled. In an instant, they were all energetic.
　　 Link raised the basketball and shot a jumper from outside the three-point line.
　　 Just like Link has done countless times, the basketball is hollow into the net.
　　 Kobe picked up the basketball and ran to the other half, barely finishing a dunk.
　　 Green trees, yellow sand, endless coast, sky blue beautiful court and an orange basketball... The happiness of the super rich is sometimes so simple and unpretentious.
　　 "Come on, warm up is almost hotter, let's start!"
　　 After playing for a few more minutes, Kobe slid the ball to Link and then put on a defensive posture.
The meaning of 　　 is very clear, he is going to challenge Link!
　　 "I dare not fight you, Vanessa must kill me if you fracture you." Link said no, but he was very honest.
　　 He alternated left and right hands to dribble slowly, ready to attack at any time.
　　 "Do you think I am really old? I retired not because I am old, but I don't want to play with you anymore. Come on!"
　　 As soon as Kobe's voice fell, Link rushed to the "Black Mamba".
　　 Before Kobe could take the lateral step, Link quickly turned around and floated past Kobe's eyes.
　　 In just one step, Link passed the nine-time NBA's best defensive team member.
　　 Kobe turned around and prepared to chase back, but at this time, Link had already jumped high with the ball.
　　 Kobe was a little surprised, he took off so early? Link should have stepped on the free throw line and jumped!
　　 But soon, Kobe regained his composure.
　　 The guy in front of him, but Link. Is there anything he can't do?
　　 In the air, Link fully stretched out his body. After gliding for a certain distance, he single-handed the ball into the frame.
　　 A tomahawk-style split from the free throw line, Link easily made it.
　　 "1 to 0, Corvo."
　　 "It's only 1 to 0, go on!" Kobe could see that Link didn't mean to release water.
　　 But because of this, Kobe likes this guy.
　　 In the end, Kobe lost 4-21.
　　 Link was really not merciful, and slapped Kobe several times.
　　 Kobe's few 4 goals, and all of them are difficult goals under tight defense.
　　 After a round of bullfighting, both of them were already sweating profusely.
　　 Kobe was upset that he didn't lose to Link. He picked up the basketball happily, sat on the sidelines, and looked up at the sky.
　　 It's almost dawn.
　　 "Thank you, Link. This may be my last time. I got up to play at four in the morning."
　　 Kobe is very grateful. Link came to Los Angeles the day before yesterday to accompany him to play at four in the morning for the last time.
　　 "Cut, thank you for anything." Link waved his hand. He also enjoyed the time playing with Kobe in the early morning.
　　 "Hey, do you know why I asked you to come with me?"
　　 "Because I didn't make the finals this year, otherwise I should be preparing for the championship parade now." Link curled his lips.
"No, because I know that a madman like me can only be accompanied by a madman like you. Came to play basketball at four in the morning, two neuroses...Hey, you are not willing, Link . Although you have won three championships, do you still want to win?"
　　 While chatting, Kobe shifted the topic to the NBA.
　　 Link looked at Kobe, not sure, but he didn't refute.
"Ha, I know! So, in some respects, we are one kind of people, Link. Relax, your failure this season is only temporary. As long as you are here, the Grizzlies will always be in Fight for the championship. It won’t take long for you to regain your strength."
　　 Kobe's eyes are very firm, it doesn't look like he is joking.
　　 Link looked at Kobe with a little surprise. In fact, even many Memphis fans themselves think that it is very difficult for the Grizzlies to regain their strength.
　　 Warriors "Galactic Battleship" is there, and the current lineup of the Grizzlies cannot be compared with it.
　　 Even if the Grizzlies can really regain their strengths, it is definitely not something that "will not take long." Kobe went from three consecutive championships to two consecutive championships later, but it took 7 years.
　　 But Kobe doesn't think his own affairs have reference value for Link. Kobe is right. They are all lunatics.
　　 But they also have many differences.
　　 "My daughter Jaina sees you as an idol, Link. Don't let him down, you must do better than me. Okay, now, don't blink. Look, the sun is out."
　　 Kobe pointed at the sea level with his chin, Link turned his head and saw that the dim light was slowly rising from below the sea level.
　　 Link stared at the beauty of the sunrise, completely stunned, and did not move for a long time.
　　 The sunrise in Los Angeles after four o'clock in the morning~EbookFREE.me~ God knows how beautiful this charm is beyond words, Kobe has seen it many times.
　　 Maybe, this is the reward for him every time he gets up to train at four in the morning.
　　 Gradually, the sky was illuminated by the sun, and the sun rising from the darkness became very dazzling.
just like......
　　 is like the Memphis Grizzlies preparing to break through the sky from the dark!
　　 Link clenched his fists, he was bound to let the Grizzlies break out of the dark!
　　 It's only a year after Michael Jordan's two three consecutive championships.
　　 It turns out that no one has done this kind of thing.
　　 Jordan can, why can’t I?
　　 "Thank you, Corvo." Link now knows why Kobe called himself the last time he played at four in the morning.
　　 "Cut, thank you for anything." Kobe smiled and returned what Link had just said.
　　 "By the way, I want to ask you one more thing, Link. Don't worry, you won't be asked to play at four o'clock in the morning. This time, it's a business cooperation."
"Business cooperation?"
　　 "Uh huh, you are almost 30 years old. It's time to involve more business matters."
　　 "What kind of business cooperation."
　　 "Hmm...it has to do with sports drinks. After we go back, let's talk about it slowly."
　　 Hearing the word "sports drink", Link understood instantly.
　　 Yes, Kobe is now a new giant in the sports drink industry.