Connor doesn't want to lose anymore.

In a month, 12 games, they only won 5 games. There is no doubt that the Blues' record so far this season is very bad.

One of the main reasons for this is that Joan Brockman did not meet Connor's expectations. He thought that this boy who was released from the NBA could bring some victory to the team, but that guy had never shown anything except being a big shot in training and making continuous mistakes on the court.

Originally, Connor could comfort himself, saying that Brockman was discomfort because he wanted to transform into the third position.

However, yesterday's team training made Connor realize the fact that Brockman, the big white bear, had no potential to transform into a number three position.

He can't shoot or control the ball. He's a slow fool on the outside. Even Link can humiliate him at the third position. Connor really can't imagine what a disaster it would be to let him play the third position in the official game.

Speaking of Link, the performance of the Chinese player in training yesterday surprised Connor. Since Brockman hit the back of his head last time, Link seemed to have become a different person. He usually doesn't like to talk, but he actually started talking to Brockman yesterday.

Most importantly, the level that Link showed yesterday surprised Connor.

Perhaps, Link burst into Brockman because he was humiliated and wanted to regain his face. But no matter what, he did show some potential.

Connor dares not say whether Link can play in the NBA now, but in the Development League game, he plans to let Link try it.

In today's game, the Blues' opponent will be the Miami Heat's subordinate team Sioux Falls Sky Force. The most threatening player of Sky Force is the white forward Luke Babbitt, who was selected by the Timberwolves with the 16th pick in the first round of this year's draft.

Luke Babbitt was very famous when he was in college. He was 2.06 meters tall and good at shooting, and he could play in two positions three or four. After being picked up by the Timberwolves in the draft, he was immediately traded to the Trail Blazers. Since the Trail Blazers had no subordinates, he threw him to the Sky Force team for training.

Luke Babbitt is also a swingman of No. 3 and 4. I don’t know how much better than Brockman. Thinking of this, Connor felt unfair. He was all put down from the NBA. Why can he get a Babbitt, but he can only get a Brockman?

If Brockman's performance continues to be sluggish today, Connor wouldn't mind giving Link some more time. If Link doesn't play well, he can make substitutions at any time. After all, this is a basketball game, and there is no mention of substitutions.

But if Link can play Connor and touches his bald head, if Link can play well, then he will make a lot of money!

Many players are actually like this. Their efforts may not be seen in normal times, but they may suddenly appear at some point. Whether it is the NBA or the Development League, there are so many players who suddenly emerge from the sky.

Although Connor is not optimistic that Link can perform well in front of Babbitt, the bald coach is still very willing to do it without any cost attempt.

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As soon as Link opened his eyes today, he felt sore all over his body.

Last night, he had been practicing in the training hall until 11 o'clock in the evening. However, even after so long, the little white strip in front of Link only increased a little.

It seems that it takes a huge price to grow into Grant Hill at his peak. As for him, it takes at least one or two months to complete the progress bar.

Now Link doesn't know whether his previous abilities will be retained after he upgrades. For example, as we all know, Hill's long shots when he was young were very unstable. Could it be that his three-point shooting ability will also deteriorate when he upgrades to the back?

Or, as the upgrade progresses, will it become a major synthesis of Hill's abilities in various periods?

The system he got was much simpler than the ones he saw in the novel, without tasks, without dialog boxes, and nothing. Just a progress bar and a narrative can be said to be extremely simple.

But such a system also has its benefits. He can dominate his life by working hard, rather than being led by the system.

Therefore, the only way Link can solve his doubts is to train hard and then upgrade as soon as possible.

Because I practiced too hard last night, my body couldn't stand it. Link really regretted it. There will be a formal competition tonight. If my performance was affected by my body aches, it would be more than worth the effort.

No matter how powerful you are, you have to show it on the basketball court. What's the use if others don't know that you are good?

Link shook his head. It seemed that he couldn't just practice stupidly in the future. He still had to make a training plan.

"Didi!"

As always, just as Link changed his clothes, Upshaw sounded the horn downstairs of his house.

Link hurriedly bit two pieces of toast and rushed downstairs. On the first day of the official game, he was both a little excited and nervous.

After all, Link has never experienced the experience of playing in front of thousands of audiences.

"Link, it's early!"

Upshaw greeted Link in the car, and this guy always looked optimistic.

"How was he doing yesterday in the car wash?" Link opened the door familiarly and then fastened his seat belt.

"I didn't make much money as usual, but I've been able to eat for two days. Link, today is the official competition. How do you feel?"

Upshaw was full of expectations for today's game, but not for himself, but for Link.

Two days ago, he saw Link's three-point performance at the wild court next to the block, and the bullfight lost to him.

A day ago, Upshaw witnessed Link blowing up the "Prince Prince" who was put down from the NBA. Brockman's expression was even worse than eating Xiang, and Upshaw still remembers it vividly.

Today is the third day after Link was discharged from the hospital. Upshaw had no idea what else he could do.

"The first time playing a formal game, I'm a little nervous." Link said, and found Upshaw looking at him with a surprised look.

He quickly patted his forehead, and then he remembered that it was not the first time he had played the official game in the Development League. To be precise, it was not the first time he played the Development League game. But for Link, it was indeed the first game.

Unexpectedly, I just said casually and let it go.

In order not to make the other party suspicious, Link immediately changed his words, "I mean, I'm a little nervous when I've played the official game for the first time after being discharged from the hospital."

"Don't be nervous, don't be nervous. If you made two mistakes as you did on the court like last time, Connor will definitely let you sit on the bench. By the way, I checked the Sky Power roster during the break yesterday. Who are your opponents today?"

"Who?" Link trained all the time yesterday, and forgot to get to know his opponent.

"It's Luke Babbitt, the first high school student in Nevada! Last season in NCAA, he averaged 21.9 points per game! And, he was transferred by NBA! Do you know what this means? As long as you can beat him, you will definitely get a lot of attention from NBA teams!"

Upshaw was spitting around, while Link searched for information about the name Luke Babbitt in his mind.

This guy, Link, has an impression. He remembers that in 2019, he was one of the Heat's rotation players.

In his previous life, Luke Babbitt never made any name in the NBA in his entire life. He has been a marginal figure in his career.

In other words, this opponent is not as strong as Upshaw and the others think. However, people nowadays don’t know all this. In their eyes, Babbitt is still a very powerful potential rookie.

"Link, Link!? Are you listening?"

"Uh, I'm listening, Zike, where are we talking about?" Link used an awkward smile to hide the fact that he was distracted.

"I said, if Brockmann doesn't play well today, you must seize the opportunity. So, go all out and I will pass the ball to you!"

Upshaw said, stretching his fist out to Link. The two fists gently and continued to drive towards their NBA dream.

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In the stadium, the stands were empty, and it seemed that even a quarter of the seats were not full.

But even so, the cheers from the fans at the scene were so loud that Link licked his lips nervously. The average attendance rate of the Development League was only about 2,000 people, but this situation was shocking enough for Link.

"Link, don't be distracted today! Stay well on the bench and be ready at any time. I don't want you to make continuous mistakes as you did last time!"

Just as Link looked around, a bald man in a suit yelled at him. The man was called Vickerson Connor, the head coach of the Oklahoma Blues.

"Ohhh" Link mechanically nodded his head. He looked around, looked at his jersey and the strong big old man around him, and couldn't help swallowing.

He really came and really stood on the professional basketball court! Although, this is just a NBA Development League game. But after all, it is also professional basketball!

This is not the first time Link plays NBDL, but it is indeed the first time that Link plays NBDL. Because at this time, Link's body no longer belongs to his original master.

When the rest of the team gathered together to cheer each other up, Link stood aside, as if he was distracted again.

But in fact, his thoughts were active. Link was thinking about all the incredible things that had happened to him over the past few days.

Wake up in the hospital and inexplicably gained the ability of Grant Hill, obtained a system that could make himself stronger, and defeated a vicious NBA player on the training ground.

And now, he finally stood here and on the field of professional competitions.

Suddenly, Link heard cheers burst out from the stands. He turned his head and saw a strong white player waving to the audience in the stands.

Link is a little unfamiliar with this face, but judging from the fans' reactions, he should be Luke Babbitt.

Link's opponent today is also his springboard for entering the NBA.

Link took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. Be a professional player who no one knew in his life and live a life of tightening his belt?

No, from now on, he wants to say goodbye to himself on such a day.

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Chapter completed!