"Arrogant! Absolutely arrogant! I've never seen anyone this cocky in all my life!"
At the commentary table, renowned Cleveland commentator Fred McLeod shouted indignantly. The game had not even started, yet he already seemed unusually fired up.
"The Christmas Day Games aren't even over, and Link is already handing out championship belts to his teammates? Celebrating victory in advance like this is just far too arrogant!"
"From beginning to end, I haven't seen a single sign that Link respects the Cleveland Cavaliers! Honestly, if someone who disrespects the game like this ends up winning, that would be the real joke!"
In truth, Fred McLeod had no particular prejudice against Link.
But Link's behavior before the game had truly infuriated everyone supporting the Cavaliers.
First, he had said that choosing Christmas gifts was more troubling than the Christmas Day Games.
And before today's game, without even defeating the Cavaliers, Link had already handed championship belts to his teammates, as though the Cavaliers, such formidable opponents, did not even exist.
Both actions made Cleveland fans feel slighted.
Beside Fred McLeod, Reggie Miller, who knew Link very well by now, shook his head with a smile.
"In this world, some people want to become everyone's idol, while others want to become the public enemy. Link is more than happy to play the latter. Your reaction right now is exactly what Link wants to see. He wants to anger his opponents. He likes doing that."
Miller did not think Link would look down on the Cavaliers. In fact, throughout all these years of his career, Link had never underestimated any opponent.
Whether they were first in the league or dead last, Link approached every game with utmost seriousness.
He simply enjoyed provoking his opponents, which was why he often did things that made them