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Chapter 1341 Heart attack, but aimed at Baros
Mind attack, but aimed at Baros
1997/6/4

Today is the opening day of the finals, and before the start of the game, the Los Angeles people began a mighty wave of reflection.

Everyone has a different idea about why they failed so much in the Finals.

Louis didn't have the heart to accompany them to recall the failed past.

In the evening, Louis and his family drove to the forum alone after dinner.

As soon as Louis arrived at the forum, he found that many players had come to the scene to shoot in advance.

Louis didn't bother them, and went straight to the office building, and had a small meeting with the sales manager to discuss the preparations for tonight.

After another hour, the players from both sides of the finals basically came to the scene.

Then there's the audience...

Countless spectators filled every seat of the forum, and the VIP boxes, which are usually not full, also welcomed distinguished guests today.

Pop singers, well-known actors, ladies of all colors, and wealthy businessmen gather here.

The appearance of these people convinced Jerry Buss that the Forum Arena, which had been in use for nearly half a century, could no longer match the needs of the Lakers.

If they want to maximize the benefits of the Lakers' stars to achieve the kind of grandeur in the early and mid-80s, not only the Lakers need to be revived, but also a better arena is needed.

"Jim, what do you think of our new arena plan?" Old Buss asked.

Jim rolled his eyes, "What does Coach Lu think?"

Old Bass rolled his eyes when he asked this question.

To change the Lakers to a new arena, to put it bluntly, this is their own business, and they have to ask Coach Lu what he thinks?Is he going to participate in the investment or what?

Old Buss said, "I just want to know what you think."

Jim asked with a smile: "Dad, will the new arena have a place like the Forum Club?"

"It's part of the plan."

"Father, you really know how to enjoy."

The Bass and his sons were talking, and then Jerry West was mentioned.

Since the Lakers advanced to the finals, West has become a ghostly existence, with the dragon seeing the head but not the end.

"Jerry's traumatized by Boston, you know, I'm sure he's hiding somewhere out of the blue listening to the radio..."

As they were talking about West, Louie appeared.

Louis heard about Old Bath's new arena plan, and he naturally knew that it would be the famous Staples Center in the future. The situation in this life is different from the previous life, so he wanted to make some suggestions.

For example, setting up statues for Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and George Mikan, and posthumously recognizing five championships during the Minneapolis Lakers period.

Louis' remonstrance made Bass and his son at a loss.

First came Jim, who asked in a serious tone, "Who is McCann?"

Old Bass asked again: "Five championships during the Minneapolis period? What else?"

It's understandable that Buss doesn't know McCann. He doesn't know much about basketball, let alone Mr. Basketball who was active nearly half a century ago.

Buss Sr. didn't know that the predecessor of the Lakers, the Minneapolis Lakers, had won five championships, but he was greatly surprised.

But on second thought, it's quite normal.

As one of the franchises in the history of professional basketball, the Lakers have only changed two owners since they moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, which is very rare.

Take their rival Celtics as an example. After the well-known and good boss Walter Brown passed away in 1964, he changed more than 15 bosses in the next 10 years.

You must have known through this article that professional basketball was basically a money-losing business before 1984, so the owners knew little about the team's previous history, glory succession, and other spiritually rewarding things.

Therefore, after Minneapolis Lakers owner Bob Short moved the team to Los Angeles, he did not mean to bring the past glory with him, because the Lakers at that time were a team that no one cared about in Los Angeles. They need to host a variety of commercials and events, coupled with Chick Hearn's passionate broadcast to attract fans.

By the time Short sells the team, the history of the Minneapolis Lakers has been forgotten, so they are eager to win the championship in 1969, so they will hang above the forum before the seventh game of the finals balloon.

But today, after so many years, when Louis brought up the old story again, hoping that the Lakers would launch three statues and inherit the history of the Minneapolis Lakers when they moved into the new arena, Bass and his son would be surprised.

Jim thought for a while, isn't this a great thing?
The Lakers can win five more championships out of thin air!

"Dad, I agree with Coach Lu's proposal," Jim said.

Old Bath wondered what it would cost.

"What are we going to pay for this?"

Louis smiled and said: "Contact the old Lakers to see what they want. Of course, in order to inherit the five championships, we must do some special things to affirm their achievements, such as... retiring a few jerseys."

These things are not a price. To inherit the history of the Minneapolis Lakers, it is natural to show respect to those who have created brilliant team history. How to show respect?In addition to some necessary compensation means, hanging their jerseys in the arena is the best way.

Of course, some Lakers fans may want to say, what kind of team is my lake? Why should the jersey numbers of semi-amateur players from half a century ago be listed?

Indeed, but if you have to think this way, then the Lakers should not inherit their team history⑴.After all, if you don't even recognize your ancestors, how can you use their achievements to decorate your appearance?
time, 21:00 pm
Both the Lakers and Celtics have completed their warm-ups before the game.

Although the game has not yet started, the smell of gunpowder between them is very strong.

Even if the players don't care about it, as long as the media stirs up the flames, even bigger things can be magnified infinitely.

There are many people in the Celtics who are old acquaintances of Louis, but today they just shook hands and did not say hello.

After the pre-match warm-up and DJ's introduction, the starting players of both sides appeared on the stage.

The Celtics started with Mark Price, Shandon Anderson, Grant Hill, Karl Malone, and Ralph Sampson.

??The Lakers started with Dana Barros, Liu Yuqing, Benjamin Wilson, Charles Barkley, and Kevin Garnett.

At the beginning, Sampson used his height advantage to win the ball for the Celtics.

The Celtics obviously had a plan for the opening rhythm of the game. The moment Price got the ball, he directly stuffed it to Hill.

Hill holds the ball at full speed.

At this moment, the main attacker of the Celtics is not the two superstars inside, but Hill, he takes the ball to the frontcourt and distributes it to Anderson who is outside the three-point line.

Anderson made a decisive three-pointer.

"Shh!"

3 is better than 0
This attack can't explain anything, but Louis still thinks of "Slam Dunk" in the battle of the king of the mountain, the alley-oop sent by Miyagi to Sakuragi in the opening game.

That goal meant nothing to the whole game.

However, a good start is good for the game.

Louis stood on the sidelines and said with a smile to Baros who dribbled over.

"DB, give me a kick right now!" Louie threatened, "If you screw up, I'll put Steve on you!"

Hearing this, Baros' body trembled.

A few days before the start of the finals, he had been preparing to play as a substitute. He didn't know that he was still the starter until today before the game.

Louie said he decided to trust Baros.

And Barros is also determined to play his best form.

I just didn't expect that the test would come so soon.

Garnett stepped forward and was about to play high and low inside tactics, but saw Barros' gestures clearly indicating that he should play roll call tactics.

But if there is a roll call, whose name is called?
Baros boldly pointed at Sampson.

Name Mr. One and Only? How dare you?

Garnett, despite his doubts, followed suit.

Barros is one of the most prestigious veterans in the Lakers team, and Garnett's first and second graders are most afraid of him.

Barros asked for Garnett's pick-and-roll. Sampson didn't expect the Lakers to charge him, and the defense was not decisive, so he was shot by the opponent.

"Shh!"

"Ohhh! DB is very motivated, look at Leade's face, I dare say he is very satisfied with it!"

Chick Hearn's joyful voice instantly spread throughout the city.

⑴At the beginning of the new century, after OK's three consecutive games, the Lakers began to recognize the team history of the Minneapolis period. Never played a day in Los Angeles.Of course, it's not impossible to work around. If Guelph can lower its figure and return the jerseys of several of his old teammates, then it's not impossible for him to accept that he is a legend of the Los Angeles Lakers.As a result, you know, things have dragged on until now, the players and coaches of the Minneapolis Lakers have been buried, and Guelph has done the work of the McCann family to retire McCann's jersey this season.

(End of this chapter)