: Forty-eight: 10th overall VS losing the draft

　Rachel De Mita was shopping with friends, and the appeal of Christmas sales to girls can be said to be extremely fatal. But when she found out that today was the day when the Grizzlies played against the Pacers, Rachel immediately ran back to the dormitory and turned on the TV.
　　 While taking off her jacket, Rachel cursed herself for being stupid in her heart, unexpectedly remembering the time when the game started.
　　 She thought that the Grizzlies vs. Pacers game would only start tomorrow. If she didn't remember it in time, she might have missed Link's first game with the Grizzlies.
　　Rachel still remembers the message Link sent to her the day he left Oklahoma-"Don't miss the Grizzlies game."
　　 She does not want to miss it, because like Upshaw, Link is also the pillar that inspires Rachel not to give up her dream. She can't keep escaping, but must overcome the difficulties and return to the embrace of basketball. It is Link who decides to pick up everything she loves again.
　　 After a short commercial, the Conseco Arena finally appeared on TV. Sitting cross-legged on the sofa, Rachel instantly changed from a goddess to a girl next door.
　　 At this time, the first quarter is about to end, and the two sides are tied. Just because the Pacers called a timeout, it entered the ad.
　　 "I shouldn't miss his performance yet." Rachel thought, after all, Link was not selected for the first game of the Grizzlies, and I don't know when he will play today.
　　 As everyone knows, the lens gave Link a close-up. On the TV, Link's No. 0 jersey is very conspicuous and sweaty.
　　 At the bottom of the screen, Link’s data was also typed out. 6 points, 1 steal, 1 assist, 2 of 2 shots in sports combat, 1 of 1 free throw. On the TV, Jeff Van Gundy and Chris Weber were also talking about Link.
"His performance is really amazing. He helped the Grizzlies equalize within minutes of playing. In the last game, Link was not even selected for the Grizzlies squad. But today, coach Lionel Hollins did. He was directly mentioned in the regular rotation. I believe this is a long-planned change by coach Hollins."
"Yeah, what I admire most is that he just lured Granger into the defensive trap. He is very smart. He knows how to deal with opponents who are stronger than himself. This time, I believe Link can definitely fight the Grizzlies. The team signed another ten-day short contract."
　　 "No, maybe the Grizzlies will directly give him a guaranteed contract?"
　　 Listening to the voices of the two commentators on the TV, Rachel realized that she had missed the beginning of Link's gorgeous performance today.
　　 But it doesn't matter, at least Link's next performance, she can witness with her own eyes.
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　　 This time out, Lionel Hollins replaced the second team. Although Hollins also relies on starting players, he is still different from Thibodeau, the main madman. Dependence is dependent, and he will still give enough basic rest time.
As a result, Venezuelan defender Vasquez replaced Conley, Tony Allen replaced Mayo, Arthur and last year's No. 2 Tabet replaced the black and white bears, and Link remained unchanged and continued to replace Rudy Gay. Appearance.
　　 The biggest problem with the Grizzlies’ second team is that they have no offensive points. Vasquez is a point guard who passes more than scores. Not to mention Tony Allen, this guy’s skill tree is completely crooked. Arthur and Thabeet have limited abilities, and they are also mediocre in the range of role players.
　　 Link's scoring ability is acceptable, but in the NBA, it is far from being a scorer.
　　 Therefore, Hollins gave the second team only one task-to defend the situation until the second quarter!
　　 "Give me full offense, don't let them get a second breathing opportunity! I don't allow us to enter the second quarter with a disadvantage, this is our home court, there is no reason for them to do evil!"
　　 On the other side, Jim O'Brien naturally wants the team to open the score quickly. The offensive strengths of his second team are Paul George and Brandon Rush. But these two guys happened to collide with the wing defensive line formed by Link and Tony Allen.
　　 This is a spear and shield duel.
　　 Seeing George on stage, Link became excited too. Men’s friendship is like this sometimes, the better friends in private, the more true they are on the court. After all, this is a way of showing respect between men.
　　 "We will encounter a very violent attack, Link. But as long as it is more violent than them, they will be misfired. So, come on!" Seeing the opponent's players attack, Tony Allen whispered in Link's ear.
　　 He and Link fist gently, it seems that Link has won the trust of his teammates with his performance. At least, Randolph and Tony Allen trusted him.
　　 In the last two minutes, in fact, the Pacers didn't have much time to open the point difference. Therefore, George and Rush are a little impatient.
　　 George is not completely at this time, his offensive ability with the ball is very poor. In the Pacers, O'Brien uses him as an off-ball shooter.
　　 Link is not mobile, he is most afraid of defending against powerful singles. But because of Grant Hill's extensive experience, Link's best defense is precisely the off-ball shooter.
　　 And because he had teammates with George, he really knows this number 24 too well. Link knew exactly how he likes to move, which is true and which is false.
　　 A few runs down, Link did not let George get a chance. The result of the duel between two NCAA second-tier league players was unexpected.
"Unbelievable, in my opinion, no one in this rookie class can reach the level of Link's defense. His prediction of the situation is too accurate. He seems to always know in advance where George will go next second. "
　　 "Yes, this kind of smell is absolutely impossible to have without more than ten years of NBA experience. But Link... he seems to have played in the NBA for a long time before."
　　 Seeing that George could not have a chance, the Pacers had to give the ball to Brandon Rush. However, how can Tony Allen's defense be easily defeated?
　　 As soon as Rush received the ball, Tony Allen got tangled up. This is a ruthless character who was sent to defend Kobe during the Celtics era. Facing a mere Brandon Rush, why bother?
　　 Rush had just dribbled two steps, and Tony Allen suddenly sprinted to steal. His move was quick and cruel, and before Rush could react, the ball belonged to the Grizzlies.
Tony Allen and Link immediately formed a two-on-one frontcourt situation, but George's position was very good. He knew that Tony Allen did not shoot, so he stayed with Lin who cut into the basket from start to finish. G around.
　　 Link received the pass from Tony and saw George, who was tall and with long arms, and chose to distribute the ball to Arthur who was outside the three-point line.
　　 It's a pity that Arthur's three-pointer missed the target and missed. Otherwise, the Pacers would be three points behind.
"Well done!"
　　 Even so, Hollins shouted out of joy. The defense of Tony Allen and Link was enough to allow the Pacers to drag the game into the second quarter.
　　 The first collision between the spear and the shield, and the shield became the winner.
"What are you doing? Be cautious, I don't want to see your mistakes anymore!" O'Brien's mentality has exploded, and the Grizzlies, the weak second team on paper, actually nailed the Pacers. died. It would be unwilling to change who it is.
　　 So George prepared to prove himself with the ball. The tenth overall rookie VS losing the draft, this seems to be a matchup without suspense.
　　 However, George's too high dribble center of gravity, Link looked really a bit spicy. George may be strong in the future, but in his rookie season, he can still bully this superstar in the future.
　　 After bragging with friends, Link can also pat his chest and say, "I was the one who defended Paul George from death."
　　 During George's breakthrough, Link gently stretched out his hand and disrupted George's dribbling rhythm. In desperation, George had to hug the basketball with both hands and stopped at a very awkward position within the free throw line.
　　 Although Link didn't grab the ball directly, he was able to force the place to stop the ball in the three-second zone~EbookFREE.me~ is already very successful.
　　 Seeing this, Tony Allen immediately doubled up. Link and Tony Allen raised their arms to prevent George from handling the ball.
　　 George was also anxious, not to mention being double-teamed, he was still double-teamed in the three-second zone. If you don't pass the ball quickly and run out, you will be blown for three seconds.
　　 In panic, the referee's whistle sounded. George looked to the sidelines, not a three-second violation, but he walked with the ball in a panic!
　　 "George was forced to walk, another successful defense, from Link and Tony Allen. The two offensive knives of coach Jim O'Brien just hit the Pacers' hardest shield."
"Link's performance was amazing. He proved that he can not only pass and shoot, but also a tough defense. The scouts of each team should reflect on it, because they actually allowed one to beat The tenth overall pick was lost."
　　Rachel smiled in front of the TV. She no longer remembers how many times this is the commentator's praise of Link today. But there is no doubt that Link's second trip to the NBA is much more successful than the first.
　　 Tony Allen patted Link on the back, then stepped up to participate in the attack. At this time, there is only 1 minute left in the game, and the Pacers can no longer open the score.
　　 Looking at Link, who is loved by his teammates on the court, Sam Young sighed. He is very clear that starting today, Link will completely replace his position in the team. In this competition with the losing draft, he was completely defeated.
　　 Lionel Hollins saw the potential to build a super defensive lineup.
　　 Link and Tony Allen are really an interesting wing combination.