"We hate Link, but we also love Link."
Link couldn't help but laugh when he saw Bill Simmons's post.
It seemed that from now on, he was going to lose a formidable opponent.
Come to think of it, Link was actually a little reluctant to see that happen.
Bill Simmons and Link had been at odds for quite some time. Trading barbs with Simmons, then watching him get shut down, had become one of Link's greatest pleasures in life.
But Bill Simmons's post meant that it was all over.
Link had officially conquered the famous basketball columnist, conquered that sharp-tongued super fan of basketball.
From now on, no one would argue with him anymore, and no one would make bets with Link anymore. Thinking about it, Link really was a little reluctant.
Was this what they meant by hating each other for so long that feelings eventually developed?
Simmons had acknowledged Link's greatness, which meant Link had cleared away every obstacle in his path. Now, all he needed was a championship to truly ascend to the altar of legends!
A dynasty. A three-peat...
There had been countless superstars in NBA history, but very few had personally built a three-peat dynasty.
Since Jordan, only the Lakers' OK Combo had accomplished that.
Among all the great players of the golden generation of 2003, not one had come close to that achievement.
Not to mention doing it as an undrafted player with a small-market team.
The thought alone made Link incredibly excited.
Following in the footsteps of those who came before him was nothing to celebrate. No matter how well you did, you would only be living in their shadow.
But surpassing the limits of those who came before—that was truly greatness.
Creating an era that belonged to himself and the Grizzlies... how