: Seven hundred fifty-four: I ate my own melon

After the tiebreaker between the Clippers and the Rockets, Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace rubbed his sore eyes and prepared to end this tiring day.
　　
　　 Judging from the state of the Clippers in the past few games, they are indeed a strong opponent. But don't think that the Clippers are going to play tie-breakers with the Rockets, just because of lack of strength. Had it not been for Sterling, the Clippers would not have dragged the game to Game 7.
　　
　　 And after the tiebreaker, the Clippers have also been forced out of a better state, which will help them play in the second round.
　　
　　 But even so, Wallace is full of confidence in the Grizzlies.
　　
　　 As long as everything is normal for Link, don't have injuries. Then, the Clippers can't taste the sweetness of the Grizzlies.
　　
　　Wallace admitted that the Clippers may cause some trouble for the Grizzlies, but they will not take away the victory.
　　
　　 Just when Wallace was about to turn off the lights and go to sleep, his cell phone rang on the table.
　　
　　As the professional manager of a professional team, Chris Wallace, like most of his colleagues, always has two mobile phones. One for public use and one for private use.
　　
　　 Wallace did not expect that his public cell phone would ring at night.
　　
　　 After answering the call, Wallace realized that it was a call from the Alliance Office.
　　
　　 "What!? Well, well, I see. Well, goodbye." In just a few words, Wallace hung up the phone.
　　
　　 At this time, Chris Paul was playing an interview on the TV screen. Paul faced the camera with joy, after all, he took another big step towards his goal of a championship.
　　
　　 Seeing this, Chris Wallace couldn't help but shook his head.
　　
　　 What a pity, such an ambitious Paul, after getting up tomorrow morning, he will be disappointed immediately
　　
　　 Wallace picked up the phone and was about to call Link to inform him of what he had just learned. But seeing that it was so late, he decided to rule him again tomorrow.
　　
　　 Aren't you afraid of being late?
　　
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　　 The Los Angeles Clippers finally defeated the Rockets, and even Link was happy for the Clippers. After all, he has waited long enough and is a little impatient. Link may be even more eager than Paul to hope that the Western Conference semifinals can start quickly.
　　
　　 After the Clippers advance, their entire team is looking forward to the announcement of the best defensive player award.
　　
　　A regular-season award has improved the morale of the team quite significantly. If the Clippers want to commit a crime, they first need enough confidence and courage.
　　
　　 Facing a team that won 74 games in the regular season, a best defensive player can undoubtedly give the Clippers courage.
　　
　　If the Mavericks surrender directly after the first game, then the Clippers will not help no matter how strong they are.
　　
　　 On May 5th, Link also looks forward to the announcement of the best defensive player award.
　　
　　Although Marc Gasol just won the best defensive player award last season, the chance of winning again this year is very small. Because this year, many good big defenders have emerged.
　　
　　 At present, the most likely to win the Best Defensive Player award is the Bulls' Joe King Noah.
　　
　　 This tramp-like center is himself the defensive core of the Bulls, a terrible defensive team. The averaging 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals per game is also very impressive. At the same time, Noah is also one of the three players in the league who averaged 10 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals this season.
　　
　　 In addition to Noah, the Pacers' Roy Hibbert and the Clippers' DeAndre Jordan are the other two biggest contenders for this award.
　　
　　 As always, the candidates for this award are big players. In the selection of the best defensive player award, people usually prefer the inside.
　　
　　 Throughout the history of the NBA, there are only 6 perimeter players who can get the best defensive player. Since entering the 21st century, Artest is the only perimeter player who can get the best defensive player.
　　
　　 Unless a perimeter player is extremely defensive, otherwise, it is impossible to compete with a big man. Even perimeter defenders such as Kobe, James and Tony Allen have never tried to become the best defensive player.
　　
　　 Link kept refreshing the news page after getting up, hoping to get first-hand news. However, he did not wait for the news, but was the first to wait for the call from Chris Wallace.
　　
　　 "Chris, so early today?" After connecting, Link looked at the clock on the wall. It was only nine o'clock, and Wallace called himself.
　　
　　 "This afternoon, we will hold a press conference for you." Wallace did not exchange greetings with Link, and said straightforwardly.
　　
　　 "Hold a press conference, what about?"
　　
　　 "About you winning this year's Defensive Player of the Year award, Link! Hahahahaha, surprise!" Wallace burst out laughing suddenly.
　　
　　 "What!?" Link thought he had heard it wrong, so he asked again. The best defensive player? Award yourself! ?
　　
　　 Wallace was not surprised by this. He knew that Link would be surprised, because he was froze for a few seconds when he received the league notice yesterday.
　　
　　 "You heard it right, Link. In a few hours, the NBA will officially announce that you have become the best defensive player of the season. In the afternoon, come and embrace your honor trophy, man."
　　
After 　　 Link hung up the phone, he sat quietly for a few seconds, then suddenly jumped up with excitement, raised his arms and ran around the house.
　　
　　 The best defensive player, this is a very high personal honor! Like most people, Link acquiesces that only inside players can win prizes.
　　
　　 But in fact, Link's performance on the defensive end this year is better than them!
　　
　　 At first Link didn't expect to win this prize, so now after the result was announced suddenly, Link was really surprised!
　　
　　 I used to get up early this morning just to eat melons, but I didn’t expect that what I ate was my own melons!
　　
　　 Three hours later, 12 o'clock noon. Chris Paul turned on the TV enthusiastically, waiting for the long-awaited good news in his heart.
　　
　　 However, when the ESPN host announced the results of the league's selection, Paul's jaw almost did not dislocate.
　　
　　 This year, it is not Noah, Hibbert, or DeAndre Jordan, who won the Best Defensive Player award this year.
　　
　　 The best defensive player of the year is beyond everyone's expectations. After being the best coach a few days ago, the second biggest "upset" in this year's regular season awards broke out.
　　
　　 As Wallace said, Paul, who was so excited yesterday, became extremely disappointed immediately.
　　
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　　 "Link became the seventh non-inside player to win the best defensive player in NBA history!"
　　
　　 "Since Artest in the 03-04 season, Link has finally broken the monopoly of the insiders on this award!"
　　
　　 "The Grizzlies have the best defensive efficiency in the league. Link can also contribute 1.2 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. The best defensive player deserves it!"
　　
　　 Less than a minute after the news was announced, the whole world exploded.
　　
　　 Under normal circumstances, regular season awards will be decided among several expected candidates.
　　
　　 This time, when Link was almost ignored before, he suddenly won the Best Defensive Player award, which undoubtedly shocked everyone.
　　
　　 It is not easy for outside players to win this award. After all, inside players have a natural advantage on the defensive end. They are closer to the basket and easier to end the opponent's offense.
　　
　　 However, even so, Link still overpowered the crowd and disturbed the dreams and expectations of many people.
　　
　　 After the results were announced, the specific media voting data was also made public.
　　
　　People thought that even if Link won the best defensive player, he would definitely win by a narrow margin, just like James beat Link to win the MVP last year.
　　
　　 As everyone knows, 100 out of 125 media outlets voted for Link!
　　
　　Five-sixths of people ~EbookFREE.me~ think Link is better than several other candidates!
　　
"Link's defense is absolutely suffocating. If you ask top scorers such as James, Durant and George, who they are most afraid of fighting against, they will definitely not say Joakim Noah, but will tell. You are Link."
　　
"Untiring physical confrontation, subtle verbal attacks, and just the right interference, these are the labels that Jordan was able to win the best defensive player award. And these labels, you put them on Link, there is no problem at all. . If Jordan can win the prize, why not Link?"
　　
"Link's single defense is so powerful that he can lock the opponent's top scorer without even relying on the power of the system! And those big men, who can guarantee that they will not fall behind when defending one-on-one on the outside? But Link can guarantee that he can also lock out opponents when defending in the low post!"
　　
　　 This time, the media are all on Link's side. After all, Link was chosen by themselves.
　　
　　 Link was very humble when receiving the award in the afternoon, "Thank my team, I cannot win without the support of teammates and coaches. I am very proud to be another best non-inside defensive player."
　　
　　 It seems that everything is happy. However, just like Jogel won the best coach, other teams will certainly not be convinced. In addition, they will test whether Link is well-deserved in subsequent games!
　　
　　 And the Los Angeles Clippers are one of the most exciting.