: Fifty-six: Who will be the starter?

　　 DeMarcus Cousins, the fifth overall pick in the first round of 2010.
　　 Link, lost the draft in 2010.
　　 Normally, these two guys will hardly have any chance to compete on the same field, and they shouldn't have any intersection in their lives.
　　 Cousins ​​will go smoother and smoother in the NBA, working hard to move towards the title of the league's first center. And players like Link, with good luck, can go to overseas leagues to make a living. If you are unlucky, you may go to some low-level leagues to fight and even bid farewell to basketball.
　　 But at this time, these two guys are standing on the same basketball court and facing each other.
　　 A minute ago, Rudy Gay was helped into the locker room by his teammates because of a left shoulder injury. Lionel Hollins is naturally very anxious to lose his star star at a critical moment.
　　 The game against the Kings had been bumpy, and Gay's sudden injury made the situation even more serious.
　　 But at this critical juncture, Hollins did not hesitate to send Link on the court. Perhaps this is enough to explain Link's position in his heart.
　　 Just like that, Link played at a time that didn't belong to him. In the last 2 minutes of the game, the team only led by 6 points. At this critical moment, any mistakes will be picked under the microscope by fans and experts.
　　 "They all say you are one of the best rookies this year."
　　 Link was standing on the court waiting for his teammates to deliver the baseline, but he heard someone talking to him.
　　 turned his head to see, it was Cousins!
　　 It seems that Cousins ​​is not at all wrong about hurting Guy. He didn't have the slightest regret or pity, but quickly moved the target to Link.
　　 Link ignored Cousins, not because he was afraid, but as a "temporary worker". He just wanted to play the game well and didn't want to make any other moths.
　　 "Don't worry, I will show you how the real top rookies play and lose the draft!"
　　 Seeing Link did not speak, Cousins ​​did not stop either. There were a lot of rookies discussed in 2010, including Blake Griffin, who was postponed for a year to start his rookie season, Wizards champion John Wall, high-profile Evan Turner and Wesley Johnson, among others.
　　 But recently, the strange name Link has been mixed in. His draft is not high, to be precise, he is not drafted at all. Therefore, Cousins ​​believes that Link should not be included in the discussion, he is not qualified to become the "best rookie".
　　 Cousins ​​is a victorious man. Except for his college teammate Wall, he is eager to beat all other rookies and prove that he is the strongest. And he has such a personality and a grumpy temper.
　　 Therefore, Cousins ​​just sprayed trash at Link, and Link was not surprised at all. What did people say about Cousins ​​before? The first center below the head...
　　 At this moment, Mike Conley came in possession of the ball, and Link immediately ran to the three-point line to respond.
　　 Link received the basketball as soon as he went out, defending him is Dominican forward Francisco Garcia.
　　 Garcia is a fairly good shooter, but his athletic ability is in a hurry, and the defensive end suffers from speed and confrontation.
　　 Therefore, Link made a three-threat maneuver after receiving the ball and then broke through directly, killing Garcia by surprise.
　　 "Hey, come on idiot!"
　　 Seeing his teammate's breakthrough, Cousins ​​was a little excited instead. Because of this, he can personally block the undrafted pick!
　　 Link killed Cousins ​​resolutely, without fear. As soon as Link took off and attacked the frame, Cousins ​​also jumped up! In his opinion, he can reach today's top five with this block!
　　 However, just when Cousins' big hand was about to shoot the basketball. Link suddenly took the basketball that was raised high, flicked his wrist, and passed the ball!
　　 "It's a pass!?" At this time, let alone Cousins, even the commentators were dumbfounded. Once, Link showed his passing vision that didn't match his position and height.
　　 Cousins ​​turned to look at the trajectory of the basketball and found that Zach Randolph had been completely emptied at the middle distance.
　　 Link has not forgotten the conversation he had with Randolph on the plane today. He knew that his big brother was waiting for him at the middle distance.
　　 Therefore, Link can easily pass the ball without watching people. Moreover, the transmission is very accurate.
　　 Received a wonderful pass from Link, Randolph made a steady mid-range shot and scored steadily, not disappointing Link's good intentions. Randolph's middle distance is very stable, not to mention it is still unattended.
　　 Cousins ​​wanted to teach Link a lesson, but he hurt himself instead.
"Zach Randolph made a mid-range shot, Bang! It went well! Cousins ​​missed another player. It was not the first time he missed Randolph when Link was on the court today." Shaking his head, everyone can see Cousins' talent, but he is still a rookie now.
　　 On the court, Kings coach Paul Westphal also shook his head. This is why, he has not dared to let Cousins ​​start. In fact, his data and ability must be higher than Dalem Porter. But once this guy's brain is hot, no amount of power is enough.
　　 points difference becomes 8 points, the game time is only 2 minutes. Link did not dare to slack off, the Kings still have to chase.
　　 As everyone knows, at this desperate moment, Cousins ​​immediately took another blow. But this stick was not hit on the Grizzlies, but on the Kings.
　　 Angrily Cousins ​​plays hard inside. Under normal circumstances, he does this without any problems. But this time, he played hard under the double-team of Link and Randolph.
　　 Randolph tried the feeling of being doubled by Link in the training game. That guy is so thief that you dare not put the ball below your chest at all. But if you keep holding up the basketball, you can't do it.
　　 When Link was double-teamed, Randolph, experienced and calm, knew the pass. However, Cousins ​​has nothing to do with the word calm.
　　 Seeing that his two rivals are by his side today, Cousins ​​is ready to show off his superb offensive skills.
　　 As a result, the Kings wasted a great opportunity. Cousins's double-teamed shot knocked out. If Cousins ​​can pass the ball to Garcia, the Dominicans may at least score three points.
　　 "This ball is too uncomfortable. To be honest, if Cousins' mind is clearer, he might not fall to the fifth overall pick before being selected."
　　Marc Gasol grabbed the rebound, but didn't rush to attack. Now, the initiative is in the hands of the Grizzlies, who must make full use of the 24 seconds of each offense.
　　 Watching time go by, the Kings have nothing to do. They must guard against this offense. If the Grizzlies pull the point difference to 10 points in double digits, this game will be almost over for the Kings.
　　 The last 8 seconds of the 24 second offense, Conley hit the ball to O.J. Mayo. But the feeling of Mayo's brother today has not recovered the slightest, he shot and beat the iron.
　　 At that moment, Paul Westphal gave a happy smile. As long as Cousins ​​doesn't continue to mess around, there is hope for the Kings.
　　 But on the inside, Cousins, who was eager to attack, did not protect the rebound. Little Gasol flew out the basketball racket with one long arm.
　　 Link’s keen sense of smell allowed him to grab the flying basketball~EbookFREE.me~ and get a shot. Outside the three-point line, Link first flicked a shot and then flew to Garcia. Then he took a step to the side to find the rhythm before Link took the shot.
"This is a three-pointer that is enough to end the game. It's in! It's in! A beautiful three-pointer. Link scored the 16th point of the game. Link didn't take many shots, but he did. He is one of the most effective players on the Grizzlies today. As long as the chance is given, Link will never be soft!
　　 In the desperate eyes of the Kings fans, Link raised his right arm and compared three fingers. Cousins ​​removed the headband annoyed, and threw it to the ground.
　　 In this game against Randolph and Link, he completely lost.
　　 This three-pointer really killed the game. After more than a minute of the game, the demoralized King did not organize several decent attacks.
　　 The score was finally fixed at 106 to 98. After losing Rudy Gay, the Grizzlies persisted to the end and celebrated their three consecutive victories.
　　 But the victory of this game did not make Lionel Hollins much better. After all, he lost his star.
　　 "Coach, how about Rudy Gay's injury?"
　　 Sure enough, as soon as the game was over, Hollins was surrounded by reporters, asking almost everything related to injuries.
　　 "I haven't got any news yet, I have to go back and communicate with the team doctor before I can give you an answer." Hollins frowned, and kept walking towards the player tunnel.
　　 "Then if Rudy can't play in the next game, who do you plan to let him play the starting position?"
　　 This question caused Hollins to stop suddenly, and then involuntarily glanced at Link, who was also being interviewed.
　　 "No comment," Hollins replied.