1308: Link and LeBron, the crossroads of fate
The last time Staples attracted so much attention was the night of Kobe's last battle.
On that day, the world's attention was focused on the Staples Center. People watched this game to witness history and witness a legendary superstar put an end to their career.
And this time, people gathered in Staples to witness history.
33 consecutive victories were originally a special achievement achieved by the Lakers, a special team under the special historical background.
But now, nearly 50 years later, in 2020, the Grizzlies have retold this long-closed record.
No one has ever seen how a team that can win 30+ straight wins play, including a large number of Lakers fans!
There are only a handful of fans who have really watched the game from the 1970s.
Therefore, no one wants to miss this opportunity to witness history. At least in the future, the record of 33 consecutive victories will be more than just a number for everyone.
Just as the world was discussing the war of the century on February 2, Link and his teammates were sitting on a plane to Los Angeles.
Most of the people were already asleep, and the battle with the Bucks tonight was really exhausting everyone.
The Bucks are indeed very strong. With all their goals and plans, they only lost five more games than the Grizzlies, who have won 32 consecutive games.
To easily solve the bucks? Link has never had such a lucky mentality.
However, looking at the exhausted teammates around him, Link was still a little worried.
I don’t know if everyone’s condition will be as good as before tomorrow.
Tired races plus long-distance raids are what everyone hates the most.
Although everyone on the Grizzlies, like Link, hopes to leave their names on this historical record, psychological fatigue can be overcome, but physical fatigue cannot be eliminated.
Not to mention others, even Link feels exhausted now.
He just wanted to stay in his seat and was too lazy to stand up.
Looking at the dark night sky outside the window, Link sighed.
I really want to rest.
After ten years, Link felt that he had never stopped. Even when he was on his honeymoon with Rachel, he was in a hurry to shrink his honeymoon.
Training, competition, training, competitions, these seem to fill his life and are repeating every day.
Of course, Link can live a more relaxed life. Go to nightclubs to spend money, go on shows, enter the entertainment industry, and so on.
But if he did that, he would probably not be in his current position.
During the season, my every move is always stared at by all kinds of people.
There are always people who want to shake the kingly status of the Grizzlies.
Can Link stop? Really can't.
I really want to rest
"Hu~" After taking a deep breath, Link relaxed his body.
Although it is very hard, it is all worth it. 10 years ago, who would have thought that a loser could compete with a god?
These achievements are far more fulfilling than having fun in time.
Moreover, this is the last year.
Gripping your teeth will never have to work so hard again.
There are a lot of rest time, but there is only one opportunity to create greatness!
Link looked at the tired teammates around him and smiled slightly.
Everyone works so hard, as their leader, we cannot let everyone's efforts be in vain.
Others are following you to conquer the world, but they can't give back to you.
Tomorrow, Link will win the game no matter what.
At the beginning of this season, Link scored 61 points at Staples, becoming the first player to score 60 points on the Lakers after continuing Arenas.
If you need it tomorrow, Link doesn't mind doing this again.
As he thought about it, Link felt his eyelids become heavy.
A short peaceful night is a rare opportunity for players to breathe.
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"Karl Malone, one of the top 50 superstars in the NBA, is second in the scoring list in history, sixth in the historical rebounding list, two regular season MVPs, 11 consecutive years of selection in the All-Star lineup, and 14 times selected for the All-Star lineup. There is no doubt that he is a superstar. He has won all the honors he can win, but there is no championship. The reason is very simple, he can't bring down Michael Jordan. You know what I want to say, right? LeBron is Carl Malone, and Link is Jordan. LeBron is great, but he can't stop Link's greatness."
"The 33-game winning streak is unstoppable. Do you think the Grizzlies will give up the opportunity to break the record easily? Even if they fight for the last blow, the Memphis will not give up."
"We all know that LeBron wants to beat Link in his life. But tomorrow, I don't have any optimism about the Lakers. They are very strong. They are the best team in the West except the Grizzlies. Unfortunately, they can only be under the Grizzlies."
LeBron James stood on the balcony of his mansion and looked at the various public opinions on social media, feeling very uncomfortable.
Yes, no matter how great Carl Malone is, the 1990s were also the era of Michael Jordan.
People will tirelessly shoot documentaries for Michael Jordan, sing his achievements and his career.
But what about Carl Malone? He seemed to have just criticized a superstar's shell.
James is indeed a bit like Carl Malone. The only thing that is lucky to Malone is that he has at least a ring.
Thinking of this, James shook his head with a wry smile.
He found another old photo, in which he was wearing the Heat No. 6 jersey. In this photo, Link's face was a little green.
In this photo, Link was raising his arms high and whistling up to the sky, while James, who was separated by a middle line, knelt on one knee.
A line that separates winners and losers, heaven and hell.
This photo was taken in the 2014 finals, six years ago.
But James kept it all the time and took it out and looked at it from time to time.
He used this photo to remind himself that defeating Link was his greatest wish.
It even became his obsession until now!
He doesn't want to be Carl Malone, and he will live in the shadow of Michael Jordan all his life.
Tomorrow, Link and the Grizzlies will come to Staples soon, and James now feels like he is at the gate of the city.
The group of guys wearing dark blue jerseys are about to rush into his "castle" to steal the Lakers' 33-game winning streak.
In fact, James doesn't care about the 33-game winning streak.
The Lakers 50 years ago have almost nothing to do with today's Lakers except for the team name.
James does not have a sense of mission like "protecting the team's honor".
After all, he has only been to the Lakers for a season and a half. To be honest, he can't say that he has any feelings for this team.
He just simply didn't want to lose to Link.
So far this season, the Lakers and the Grizzlies have fought three times, with the Lakers 1 win and 2 losses. One of them also made Link score 61 points!
The next game is the opportunity for the Lakers to equalize the "total score". If Link really wins 33 consecutive games on him, then he will never be able to turn around in his life.
In his life, he will live with the title of "Link's greatest enemy" instead of the biggest winner.
James took a deep breath and people said he came to Los Angeles to prepare for retirement.
James admitted that there are indeed reasons for this, but he still cares about victory!
He relaxed and returned to the room to prepare for his energy.
Link and James, the magical fate, made them meet again at this historical node.
Los Angeles is peaceful tonight, but everyone knows that this is just a precursor to a bloody battle.
Both men have reasons not to lose, but there is always only one winner.
There has never been a saying that win-win in the world of competitive sports.
Chapter completed!