The Grizzlies left Los Angeles on a two-game losing streak, but at that moment, no one cared about those two losses anymore.
Because basketball fans around the world had all set their sights on the January 6th game.
Without a doubt, this was the league's big opening spectacle for the new year.
The Grizzlies' two straight losses had been regrettable, but in terms of importance, losing those games could only cause some minor, inconsequential effects.
But the game against the Warriors was different. Link dared to guarantee that if the Grizzlies lost to the Warriors and suffered a third straight defeat, they would instantly be drowned in criticism.
After all, who knew how many people in this world wanted to see Link lose.
Yet what surprised Link was that when he checked online for information about the game this time, he found that many fans were actually supporting him!
"Come on, Link! Show Kevin what you're made of!"
"Shut that damn bandwagon-jumper up. I'm sick of hearing his nonsense."
"Pay it back double? What a joke! Is playing the Lakers the same as playing the Grizzlies?"
"Kevin Durant will never earn respect no matter how many championships he wins with the Warriors. This time, I support Link!"
Looking at the fans' comments online, Link could not help rubbing his eyes. He thought his vision had gone blurry with age.
"Holy shit, this is a first since the dawn of time!" After confirming that he had not misread it, Link shouted in disbelief.
As the league's number-one person not to mess with, and its biggest villain, Link had always lived amid the hatred of most people.
Although Link was extremely popular, his villain image had never changed. People said that for every person who liked Link, there was another who hated