NBA backer king

Chapter 426
The next day, the 19th, was the day of the Western Conference Finals G1 match.

The Suns did not practice in the morning, and arranged a two-hour recovery training in the afternoon.

Dameng, Glider, Lei Gong, etc. are still living in Lao Wang's house. At around eight o'clock in the morning, everyone ran to the living room, turned on the TV, and tuned to the ESPN channel.

"Old K, I didn't run away again this year." Dameng said enviously.

"Old K, I got it this year, and I will work harder next year to defend the MVP for three consecutive years, even Jordan has never done it." Lei Gong laughed.

"In modern basketball, only Larry Bird is the defending MVP for three consecutive years, and Russell and Chamberlain are ahead of him," Glider said.

Lao Wang laughed straight, this year's MVP really can't escape, except for being behind Jordan at the beginning, he has been leading since then, and the team's record is also the first in the Suns.

In Chicago, Jordan is also sitting in front of the TV. He may also win the MVP, although the chance is not as great as that of old K, but what if?
In 93, his statistics were much better than Barkley's, but the MVP was given to that fat Barkley, and maybe he will be given it this season.

"Ladies and gentlemen, fans, NBA players, the honor you are most concerned about, the most valuable player in the regular season will be announced soon. It is a standard for a true superstar, and it is the honor that the player who performed the best in the season deserves..."

ESPN's [-] o'clock NBA program started. After the host made a call, he took out a white envelope, opened it, and pulled out a card. He glanced at it with a surprised expression on his face.

"It can't be really me?" Jordan was taken aback, and his upper body left the back of the sofa.

"I X, I won't give that old corned egg?"

Seeing the host's expression, Lao Wang's heart rose.

"Old K, don't panic." Lei Gong said quickly.

"Old K, it's okay to lose it, anyway, you already have one." Dameng comforted quickly.

"Yes."

The glider nodded in agreement.

Old Wang glared at the two of them, what nonsense?Isn't this thing too good at all?If I get a few more MVPs and championships, and rank among the top [-] superstars, I might be able to overwhelm Jordan.

At this time, the reporter put away his surprised expression and said with a smile, "Oh, guess whose name I saw? You will never guess, so let me give you a little time to guess?"

"Go to hell you!"

"Silly X host!"

At this time, countless fans cursed in front of the TV.

"Stupid X host." Dameng and others also scolded.

Only Lao Wang's expression was not very good, as if it really wasn't him, otherwise the host would not have such an expression.

As for Jordan, a smile appeared on his face, it should be him, otherwise the host would not have such an expression.

Thinking of 93, the MVP was given to Barkley, and the final championship was snatched away by the Suns. This time, I hope it will repeat what happened in 93. He won the MVP and then won the championship.

The host seemed to imagine what the fans were doing now, and said hastily: "Okay, I won't give you a chance to guess. I'm announcing now that the NBA's 1997 regular season Most Valuable Player (MVP) is, it's... it's... Come on, see for yourself."

At this point, he stopped talking, and turned the card outwards to signal the camera to zoom in.

"This shitty host!"

Lao Wang and the others quickly got up and ran to the TV.

Together with them, Jordan couldn't sit still anymore, and hurried to the TV.

But when they ran forward, the camera zoomed in on the card, and three huge square characters appeared on the screen: Wang Tiejun.

"Shet! Damn host, what do you play? You like acting so much, why don't you go to Hollywood, and be the host of a sports channel?"

Jordan, who just ran to the TV, didn't see his name, and it was written in square Chinese characters. Feeling being tricked, he couldn't help cursing and kicking the TV.

"Haha, congratulations old K, you actually defended the MVP title, you were the best player in the regular season in the 96/97 season..."

At this time, the voice of the host rang cheerfully.

"I think he is a little more pleasing to the eye." After laughing happily a few times, Old Wang said with a smile.

"General, a bit ugly." Dameng said.

"I see you are jealous of me."

Old Wang squinted at Dameng, and said dissatisfiedly: "Eat my food, drink my food and live in mine, and you are actually jealous of me, Dameng, why don't you just be a human being?"

"Yes."

The glider nodded in agreement, and hurriedly congratulated the old king and said: "Old K, the title is defending, it's time to treat, I want to eat chicken."

Pharaoh was happy, he waved his hand and shouted: "Dezhou grilled chicken, enough for the night."

"broiler."

The glider, Dameng, and Lei Gong spoke angrily.

"Okay, boy chickens are boy chickens." Old Wang laughed.

At this time, his mobile phone and landline began to ring, and he answered one after another from friends' congratulatory calls and text messages, reporters' interview calls, and various sponsors' congratulatory calls.

……

At four o'clock, Hu Weidong found the Suns headquarters, and Lao Wang went to pick him up at the door.

"Old K, congratulations, you are the MVP again." Seeing him, Hu Weidong smiled.

"You know it too? Haha, it's trivial, it's not interesting to take it every year." Old Wang smiled triumphantly.

Hu Weidong smiled helplessly, what are you pretending?Look at your smile, you are happier than picking up gold ingots.

"Put your luggage in my car first, and you drive my car to the Meixi Center, and we will go back together at night. This is the ticket, you take it first."

Lao Wang said while taking Lao Hu to the parking lot.

"Mercedes-Benz, how much is this car?" Hu Weidong's eyes lit up when he saw Lao Wang's car.

"I don't know, the Mercedes-Benz gave it. The sales version is about 50 million US dollars. This is not a sports car, and it's not very expensive. That kind of luxury sports car is expensive. There are several million dollars." Old Wang said.

The corner of Old Hu's mouth twitched, free gift?

"Old Hu, I still have training, so let's go first." Old Wang said.

"Okay, then I'm leaving, let's go eat something first." Lao Hu said.

"Okay, you can go to the martial arts hall to eat, there are so many people there, Dameng and the others hang out there all day." Old Wang said.

"Okay, let's go there for a while." Old Hu smiled.

On the evening of May 5th, the Meixi Arena was brightly lit, full of voices and stars.

From state legislators to city councilors, wealthy businessmen and celebrities, Hollywood star models, sports stars from all walks of life, the wives of two teams, etc., are packed with conspicuous positions.

This series is broadcast live across the United States by TNT, and ESPN TV is on the Eastern Conference Finals.

When Lao Wang was waiting for a group of Suns players to get off the bus, a large group of reporters surrounded him, and one of them was a big fat man who looked familiar to him.

"Old K, congratulations, another MVP." Barkley shouted enviously.

"Old K, congratulations." Other reporters also sent congratulations.

"thanks, thanks!"

Lao Wang hugged his fists with a smile, and then said to Barkley: "Charles, are you really a commentator?"

"Haha, I have negotiated with TNT. They are very satisfied with my performance. After retiring next season, I will sign a commentator contract. And I will also be a special guest in the Western Conference Finals, isn't it great?" Barkley said happily.

"Charles, how was the ratings of your show last night?" Lightning asked curiously.

"La la la, but that's Bill Wharton's show, not mine." Barkley immediately denied.

"When you call, you can say it's your show." Old Wang reminded.

"No, you must have heard wrong."

Anyway, Buckley refused to admit it after beating him to death. When it was over, he wanted to get some inside information, so he pulled Old Wang and Lightning to the back. After the people in front walked away, he asked in a low voice: "Hey, old K, Lightning, help me. This is my first time as a commentator. Give me some insider information."

"What inside story do you want?" Lightning asked curiously.

"for example……"

Barkley glanced at Horry in front of him cunningly, and asked in a low voice, "Has that kid Horry decided to leave the team?"

"Stop talking nonsense, it has shaken our morale, Charles, I know you, but my fist doesn't know you." Old Wang shook his bowl-sized fist in front of Barkley's face.

"Who are you scaring? Hit me once, and I will lie in your house for the rest of my life."

Barkley pushed away Lao Wang's fist in disgust, and asked mysteriously again: "How about I exchange a message with you?"

"What news?" Old Wang asked curiously.

"Larry Bird is going to be the head coach of the Pacers." Barkley whispered.

"Larry Brown really quit?" Lightning asked in surprise.

"He worked for the Pacers for four years, but he didn't get any results. This time, he was eliminated in the second round. The Pacers are unwilling to give him another chance, and Ewing is not satisfied with his coaching." Barkley said.

"Then I have to contact Larry Bird to buy Lao Hu some time." Old Wang thought about it.

Barkley whispered again at this time: "I have given you the news, what about yours?"

"No." Old Wang and Lightning shook their heads at the same time.

"You two bastards!"

Barkley cursed angrily, and said again: "I know the management is not satisfied with Danny Ainge, he is transitional, tell me, is the head coach going to be changed next season?"

"I don't know." Lao Wang and Wang shook their heads at the same time.

"You two guys? Waste of time on you."

Barkley was so angry that his teeth were itching, he quickly dropped the two of them, and ran to the front to interview other people.

Seven o'clock, visiting team locker room.

Postman Malone, John Stockton, Hornacek, the original Jazz iron triangle, plus quasi-first-class center Campbell, can be called the Jazz's four King Kong.

Next to that is a slew of quality role players, Bryan Russell, Antawn Kyle, Kerry the Huge Morris, Ostertag, Shandon Anderson, and more.

A strong main lineup, coupled with a high-quality bench lineup, and a mature tactical system, this is the Jazz's confidence to hit the championship now, and it took many seasons to build a lineup.

The atmosphere in the locker room is a bit like an army about to go out, silent, tense, harsh, and meticulous. No one speaks, only rustling sounds, all making final preparations.

The postman was wrapping a bandage on his foot, and a staff member was helping. His face was expressionless, as if the upcoming Western Conference finals were not important to him.

When facing the media, he didn't utter any harsh words and acted peacefully.

"Time is up."

It was almost 07:30 when Jerry Sloan called out.

A group of substitute players stood up, ready to go to the heat.

The postman exhaled a long breath and stood up. At this moment, there seemed to be only a little silence just now, and there seemed to be a surge of blood on his peaceful face.

He stood there, and all the players automatically gathered to his side.

"The Suns, the mortal enemy of our Jazz."

His first sentence was even a bit sharp and murderous, but it was known that this sentence was full of his emotions and came from the bottom of his heart.

This emotion was suppressed in his heart, and now that the Western Conference finals were about to start, he finally couldn't suppress it, and felt a little impatient.

As soon as he said these words, he thought of the past between himself and old K. He couldn't fight off the field, and he couldn't fight on the field.

Today, there is no need to press anymore, we have the strength, this time we will kill the old K, kill the sun, and reach the finals.

"Western Finals, we will win!"

Some sharp blade-like voices sounded again, he stared at his teammates in front of him, and spit out the voice through his teeth: "Old K will leave it to me and Campbell, and leave the rest to you."

"Definitely!"

John Stockton yelled, raising his right fist.

"Definitely!"

The entire locker room responded with a roar. The Jazz hadn't played yet, but their aura had already reached a high level, like an army that swore to go to war.

At 07:30, the two sides announced the starting lineup.

Jazz: Campbell, Karl Malone, Brian Russell, Jeff Hornacek, John Stockton
Suns: Wang Tiejun, Rasheed Wallace, Robert Horry, Kidd, Kevin Johnson

The Western Conference finals will be broadcast live across the United States by TNT TV station, and there are hundreds of large and small TV stations around the world that buy broadcast signals.

CCTV's live broadcast seats also began to enter the live broadcast from this time.

"Congratulations to Tie Jun, who won the MVP again and defended the title. It's really gratifying!" Zhang Lili laughed.

"Congratulations, old K!" Su Qun also laughed.

Zhang Lili smiled and said: "MVP for two consecutive years, which is not a lot in the history of the league!"

Su Qun said with a smile: "The defending MVP also shows that Old K has truly entered the peak period. It depends on how long he can maintain the peak period. It is best to win two more championships during the peak period."

Zhang Lili nodded, then shook his head again, and said, "If you want to win the championship in your peak period, you must cooperate in all aspects. The so-called favorable time, place and people must cooperate one by one to win the championship."

Su Qun nodded and said, "It's true that most of the league's superstars achieved nothing at their peak, because the team's strength didn't keep up, or they encountered stronger opponents at the same time."

Zhang Lili then began to analyze: "The Suns and the Jazz are actually very familiar with each other. They have two wins and two losses in the regular season, and they are evenly tied. They are pretty good!"

Su Qun said: "The reason why the Suns have a very good record this season is that in addition to the strong main lineup, the bench lineup also includes Wilkins, Chapman, Kidd, Kobe and others, and their scoring ability should be considered very strong.

But the Jazz also have a large group of high-quality substitute players, which is an important reason why they can draw with the Suns in the regular season. Neither side has a clear advantage. "

"Not bad."

Zhang Lili nodded and said: "The Jazz have accumulated for many years, and finally came up with a lineup that can win the championship. This team can indeed cause a big obstacle to the Suns now."

"Director Zhang, do you think it will be difficult for the Suns in the Western Conference Finals?" Su Qun asked.

Zhang Lili smiled and said: "There must be difficulties. The Jazz are really strong. Before Campbell was not hired, the Jazz only had a little postman's low-post offense, plus outside breakthroughs and layups. The low-post offense accounted for very little."

"Yes, the postman mainly focuses on mid-range shooting, and does not play low-post offense." Su Qun said.

Zhang Lili went on to say: "But now with Campbell, his low-post offense accounts for a little more than the postman. When the two add up, the Jazz's low-post offense is much higher than before, which improves the overall offensive efficiency.

In addition, over the years, the Jazz's lineup has stabilized and their tactical system has been fully established. This is also a key reason for the Jazz's strength, otherwise it will not be enough to build a lineup.

The tactical system, which can integrate the strengths of all the players in the team, is the most important foundation for a strong team. "

"Tactical system?"

Nodding his head, Zhang Lili said: "This season, the Suns' tactical system still follows the previous tactical system, which is the traditional center tactics.

The Jazz is a system based on pick-and-roll tactics. For such a system, the Suns are required to have a strong ability to switch defenses. If any position does not switch quickly enough or makes mistakes, it will be troublesome. "

"Director Zhang, old K's speed is not slow now, faster than the postman and Campbell, his ability to switch defenses should be no problem, right?" Su Qun asked.

Zhang Lili shook his head and said: "Fast movement is only a basic quality of the ability to switch defenses, and it cannot determine the strength of the ability to switch defenses.

The ability to switch defenses requires first of all to fully understand the opponent's tactics, but also to have a full awareness of switching defenses, and then to be able to keep up with physical fitness and mobility. The most important thing is to cooperate with teammates, otherwise it is easy for two people to defend one, and the other may be completely lost.

In addition, the combination of the two tactical systems not only has high requirements for the players, but also for the head coach. "

"Head coach?"

Su Qun has a bad feeling, can Danny Ainge, a rookie head coach, handle Jerry Sloan?
At this time, Zhang Lili pointed to the screen and said: "Look, there are many Chinese people at the scene, at least thousands of people, holding many signs with Tiejun's name on them."

Su Qun nodded and said, "There are more and more Chinese people in Phoenix in the past few years. Because of old K, this city should be the most welcoming American city for Chinese people, and it is also the most suitable city for Chinese people to live in. Many Chinese people moved here from other cities because of this, and many people who immigrated from China chose this place."

"That's right, it's actually pretty good here. The fifth largest city in the west has great potential for urban development. In addition, I think that sooner or later a Chinatown will be formed in the Chinese gathering area of ​​Phoenix." Zhang Lili said.

"possible."

Su Qun said with a smile: "If old K comes forward to communicate with the city hall, I think Chinatown will be built faster."

"Buy another street? Haha!" Zhang Lili laughed.

Su Qun came up with another idea and said: "Actually, Cangzhou City can establish a friendly relationship with Phoenix. With the old K as the bond, there should be no problem."

"The mayor is right below, why don't we interview him later?" Zhang Lili laughed.

"Okay!" Su Qun nodded and smiled.

At this time, the camera of CCTV switched to Fengshen Street.

To the north of Fengshen Street is the large construction site of K Times Sports Center. The huge basketball stadium has begun to take shape. The back of South Street is already full of people, and Fengshen Street is also densely packed with people.

People without money crowded behind South Street and Fengshen Street, and those with money went to Bar Street. Every time the playoffs came, the style of bars, large and small, would suddenly change here, as if they all became basketball bars. Once the playoffs were over, they would change back again.

I don't say it elsewhere, but in BJ, playing basketball and talking about basketball has become a fashion.

Everywhere in Cangzhou, like Fengshen Street, the atmosphere of basketball is extremely deep.

In the past few years, in addition to cultivating massage talents, Cangzhou has built a large number of basketball courts, and schools from elementary school to high school also attach great importance to basketball.

What's even more surprising is that Wang Tiejun's hometown May [-]th Brigade has the most people who follow Lao Wang to the United States and is super rich. This year, various production teams organized several rural basketball teams and held a [-]th Brigade basketball league.

This league is quite attractive. Within two months, nearby villages have joined in. Now the entire Qing County has organized more than 30 teams to join this league. The scale is getting bigger and bigger. There are games every night, and county and city leaders often come to support.

At this moment, the open-air basketball court of the [-]th Team was already crowded with people. Instead of a game, there were a lot of TVs on the court, and everyone watched the Western Conference Finals together.

(End of this chapter)