: 499: The growing influence of the alliance

The Heat lost to the Grizzlies, interrupting their 12-game winning streak. That night was undoubtedly a bad one for the Heat fans.
Even if the Heat lose, the key is to lose thoroughly. From the team to the stars, they were eaten to death by the Grizzlies.
Link has a 40-point triple-double, far better than LeBron James. The appearance of Link tearing his jersey on the basketball court and the four-pointer that killed the game have become the two most classic shots of the game.
LeBron James? People's impression of him in this game is only a low shooting percentage and repeated strikes. The defending champion's 12-game winning streak was broken when it was broken, and it was broken in such a stubborn way. This time, the Grizzlies were undoubtedly added to the blacklist by Miami fans.
But for fans outside of Miami, most people are shocked by Link's attitude. No one could have imagined that this guy in only third grade could challenge LeBron James' status.
Now, the possible duel between the Grizzlies and the Heat, Link and James in the finals has begun to be discussed by fans.
"Finals? The Grizzlies can still rush out of the West." Some fans still have an inherent impression of the Grizzlies.
"The Memphis Grizzlies play in the Finals? I admit they are excellent, but for Link and his teammates, the finals are still a bit too early." Although some people recognize the strength of the Grizzlies and Link, they don't. Think the Grizzlies can challenge the authority of traditional strong teams.
"If you have watched their game, you will tell yourself without hesitation that they are really a championship-level team. Not only Link, the other Grizzlies players are also very good." A group of people are very optimistic about the Grizzlies. After all, the Grizzlies are now the best team in the league, none of them. Supporting the Grizzlies seems to be the most legitimate thing.
Link is very grateful to the fans who support the Grizzlies. As for those who are not optimistic about the Grizzlies, Link does not need to bother. Everyone does not need each other, and it is useless to say more.
Link became busy with other things after defeating the Heat, although Stevens asked Link to play the game against the Heat as the finals. But this is not the real finals. The Grizzlies won't get the O'Brien Cup after winning this game, but will have to face a bunch of other opponents.
So the next morning after the game with the Heat, the Grizzlies players left Miami and headed for Memphis.
Sitting on the plane, Link did not have much time to recall yesterday's victory. Because as soon as he sat on the plane, Link had to face a densely packed schedule.
"Tomorrow afternoon, go to the orphanage to donate books? Okay, no problem, as long as Zach doesn't scare the children, hahahaha."
"The kids are going to visit the team for training at noon the day after tomorrow? Um... well, it's not me who brought that group of kids to train again, right?"
Link looked at Stevens, and the marshal smiled and nodded.
"Well, although it's a little troublesome, I still like to play with the kids. Then on March 6, I will play the Trail Blazers... wait, activities in the game? What does this mean?"
Link frowned. He has done a lot of charity activities, but he can't do charity while playing games.
What the is the activity in the game!
"Hey, this event is the most interesting, and it is also our first attempt in Memphis. In the past, no NBA team has done this. If this is done, I think we should be able to expand our influence. Of course, also A little boy's dream can be fulfilled." Stevens finished speaking and smiled mysteriously.
So, after the game with the Heat, Link has no time to remember. After all, there are many things waiting for him to participate.
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A group of children were jumping around Link, the smiles on their faces absolutely couldn't pretend.
Link gave the donated books to these children without parents, with sincere smiles on their faces.
Indeed, what Link is doing now will not bring him any direct benefits. It can neither improve the Grizzlies' record nor increase Link's worth. However, every time Link does charity activities in Memphis, he is quite happy. If he can do something for those in need, Link will naturally not resist.
"A group of black children circled around an Asian, hehe, only Memphis in the league will have this situation." Randolph looked at Link surrounded by the children, even a little envious.
From an obscure day job to the well-deserved top card of the Grizzlies, Link's influence in Memphis is unmatched. If the Grizzlies can really reach the finals this year, Randolph believes that Link will immediately become the greatest star in the history of the Grizzlies, no one!
Randolph has always wanted to do something for the Grizzlies, wanting to be a well-deserved sign of the Grizzlies. And these things were done by Link.
Sitting in the returning car in the afternoon, Link was in a good mood. Randolph can guarantee that even on the plane after defeating the Heat, Link was not that happy.
"What's wrong with you? Have you started celebrating tomorrow's victory over the Orlando Magic in advance?" Randolph teased. Tomorrow the Grizzlies will play against the Magic at home.
Although the last time the two sides met, the Magic brought a lot of trouble to the Grizzlies. But everyone believes that it is still very difficult for Magic to completely overturn the Grizzlies.
"Celebrate in advance? No, do you think I am Arenas? I just think that what we did this afternoon is meaningful."
"That's it?" Randolph spread his hand.
"Of course, I love Memphis and Zach as much as you do. So I am also very happy to do something for them. By the way, Brad, you said there were events in the 6th game. What are the specific events?" After Link finished speaking, he asked about things that kept him curious.
"That's it. There is a little boy named Eric Lawson. His family are all loyal fans of the Grizzlies. It is said that when the little boy was a few months old, he sat in front of the TV and watched the Grizzlies games. He has practiced basketball in 15 months! His dream is to play for the Memphis Grizzlies."
Listening to Stevens, Randolph was full of emotion. Will anyone be willing to play for the Grizzlies? Even locals would never have such an idea before. It's too late for Memphis natives to escape, let alone play for a team that has always been weak.
But now, the status of the Grizzlies in Memphis has really risen a lot.
"However, because of leukemia, Jr. Lawson has little chance of fulfilling his wishes. Therefore, the Grizzlies decided to give the boy a one-day short contract in the No. 6 game and let him wear the Grizzlies jersey. Play and realize your dreams. At that time, as the owner of the Grizzlies, Link, you may have to hug Lawson Jr. to dunk in the game. Letting kids play, maybe this is the first case in NBA history?"
Both Link and Randolph nodded, and I have to say that the Grizzlies' plan is still very thoughtful.
"Why Link again, I can also hold the little boy to dunk." Randolph asked jokingly.
"Because he is the favorite player of Memphis fans~EbookFREE.me~Zach. Also, that little boy is Link’s fan, not yours." Stevens shrugged, Link’s in Memphis The influence may be no less than that of Yao Ming in Houston.
The next day, the Grizzlies returned home for the first time after defeating the Heat. Although the game between the Grizzlies and the Magic is not the focus of the battle, Memphis, which has always been in a downturn in the ball market, is still full of games in today's unimportant game.
The purpose of the fans watching the ball is very simple, it is to let him hear the deafening "MVP" shouts when Link is playing.
At the American Airlines Center, Link did not receive such encouragement. So in the Federal Express Arena, the fans made up for Link.
Randolph felt the swaying stadium and looked at Link who was interacting with the fans. What Link did on and off the court undoubtedly expressed his love for Memphis.
Randolph was thinking that maybe one day the Memphis people will make Link feel their love outside the court.
Randolph never expected at the time that this "one day" would come so fast...