Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 557 Believe in the process!

In the first round of this year's playoffs, everyone originally thought that the most interesting game would be the series between the Bobcats and the Bulls.

Unexpectedly, because of Embiid's sudden rise, the series between the 76ers and the Celtics became the most watched series.

This series was played in a rather unexpected way.

The Celtics lost two home games right at the start. The whole world thought that the Celtics were going to collapse and be eliminated in the black seventh round. However, the Celtics head coach, the amazing Monty, made quick adjustments.

LeBron James and Jeff Green were decisively removed from the starting positions and replaced by Smart and Zach Randolph.

After the magical Monty made this adjustment, the Celtics soon won over the 3ers 100-85 on the road in Game 76.

Davis and Randolph partnered up in the interior. Although Randolph couldn't defend against Embiid, he was able to hold off Embiid under the basket.

At the same time, it also freed up Davis's assist defense, so that Davis no longer had to push Embiid under the basket.

If Embiid chooses to keep attacking Davis from outside the three-point line and beats him to death, the Celtics will accept it.

In fact, in G1 and G2, Embiid's three-point shooting percentage was not that high. Embiid's best feature is his basketball IQ. He uses his offensive threats to create free throw opportunities. He is really strong. In G1, he made 10+ free throws in half the game, and in G2, he made 20+ free throws in the whole game.

Even Thick Eyebrows had a nervous breakdown because of him.

In Game 3, the Celtics obviously let Embiid shoot three-pointers from the outside and did not want to play him close to them. Therefore, Davis maintained a good sense of distance and accepted the fact that he really could not teach Embiid a lesson. Even in terms of strength, he might not have an advantage over this rookie.

If you accept that you and Embiid are players of the same price, then there is no need to be fussy about being beaten by Embiid in two games. The best option is to do a good job of defense and get out of the competition with Embiid.

For a power forward to engage in a grudge match with a center in the center's familiar territory, isn't that courting death?

If it was against Yao Ming and Jokic, he definitely would not have the idea of ​​a duel. He just wanted to bully Embiid because he is a rookie.

The more arrogant Embiid is, the more it stimulates him, and the more he gets carried away. Fortunately, in the Celtics, the words of Magical Monty carry weight, so no matter which player, they are willing to listen to Magical Monty.

Otherwise, if the coach is another one, Davis will be completely controlled by Embiid in this series.

If he doesn't go to compete with Embiid, even the Celtics fans will not let him go and think he is a coward.

He can't get over this hurdle himself, nor can he get over this hurdle from the fans.

After G1 and G2, Davis has entered Embiid's death rhythm.

In the final G3, the magical Monty told Davis to just do his best and let Randolph help Davis defend the basket, which allowed Davis to find himself again.

It also allowed the Celtics to regain their advantage.

So, after the Celtics won G3, in G4, the Celtics once again defeated the 76ers on the road. In G4, Embiid did not play and was a cheerleader on the sidelines throughout the game.

In the end, the 76ers lost to the Celtics 110-115 at home.

Without Embiid, the 76ers, Canaan, who had missed three games in a row, finally had a great game.

这场比赛卡南30投19中，三分球16中10，罚球6中6，全场轰下了54分的数据，职业生涯第一次在季后赛砍下50+的分数。

In the history of the NBA, anyone who can score 50+ points in the playoffs can be called a well-deserved superstar.

However, Kanan's stability is indeed a very big problem.

Lost two games in a row at home and won two games in a row away.

The matchup between the Celtics and the 76ers has really attracted a lot of attention.

Especially in G4, Embiid was absent. After losing the game, Embiid was not frustrated, but once again became tough.

At the post-match press conference, facing the ridicule of Boston reporters, Embiid even gave a direct preview of the game.

In G3 and G4, Embiid played half of the game in one game and did not play in the other, and scored a total of 10 points.

Facing this mortal enemy of Boston, Boston reporters naturally would not give up the opportunity to mock him.

Who knew that this kid would just say it with a smile at the post-match press conference.

"I can tell the world right now that Boston will never be able to beat Embiid in this year's playoffs."

Fake!

The reporters in Boston were speechless.

Don’t you know that you 76ers have collapsed after the adjustments made by my amazing Monty?

Even a blind man can see that you 76ers have used up your two weapons.

There are many two-trick teams like the 76ers in the history of the NBA playoffs, and they all collapsed after stronger teams responded.

The 76ers are obviously such a team.

Boston reporters and Celtics fans definitely don't believe Embiid's prediction.

"Do you really think you're Coach D?!"

Online, Celtics fans launched a frenzied attack on Embiid.

However, Celtics fans are the weaker party.

"The Emperor is bragging again!!!"

"So far, all the boasts made by the emperor have come true, including the bombing of Rihanna!"

"Let's wait and see if the Great Emperor can advance to the next round in Boston's home court!!!"

"Hahahaha, I'm so looking forward to it. I was wondering why the Great Emperor only played the first quarter of Game 3 and didn't play in the rest of the game. It turns out he gave it up on purpose. The Celtics are too weak. There's no point in advancing at home, so they went away to advance. This is too domineering!!!"

……

The onlookers are having fun and are very supportive of the Emperor.

Now Embiid's nickname "The Great" is no longer a derogatory mockery, but instead carries a hint of faith.

Just like Coach D's game prediction.

As long as Coach D makes a prediction, there will be no failure.

So far, Embiid's boasting has indeed come true, no matter whether this boast is too ridiculous or not.

So, it all depends on the G76 decisive game between the 5ers and the Celtics.

At this point, the Bobcats have already advanced.

Easily, amid the cheers and encouragement of Chicago fans, Jordan led the Bobcats to sweep the Bulls and advanced in Chicago.

It was a perfect outcome, and the NBA was very respectful. On this day, it was announced that Jordan was elected MVP of this year's regular season, and the MVP trophy was also sent to Chicago.

Jordan completed his sixth career MVP speech in Chicago.

"I won the MVP again after 18 years. I can't imagine how incredible this moment is. Before I met Coach D, even if I was drunk, I wouldn't dare to dream about this. Now, this dream has become a reality. Thank you Coach D!"

"For the past five MVPs, I have thanked many people, but this time, I just want to thank Coach D. He is the only reason for my rebirth. He is the basketball god in my heart. He has given everyone the basketball dream!"

Danzi's speech "Thanks, God of Basketball!" was quite successful.

It actually became a hot search topic across the NBA at the same time as Embiid's post-game bragging, with no difference.

After Chicago advanced to the next round, Du Kang and Dan Zi once again paid attention to the 76ers' game with the entire Bobcats team.

They didn't miss any of the games between the 76ers and the Celtics.

I can only say that there is a reason why this series ranks first in ratings. It’s not because the games are so exciting or there are so many superstars, but simply because it is so lively.

Especially since Embiid boasted so much before the game, the 76ers bus was pelted with tomatoes and rotten eggs by crazy Celtics fans all the way out of the airport.

So much so that after returning to the hotel, Rihanna started mocking Embiid.

"Maybe you could say less. You'll be beaten to death sooner or later!"

Embiid was not angry even though he was mocked by his goddess.

Why not say a few words?
Yes, why don’t you say a few words and be more humble?
Why do I have to keep on complaining and chattering even when I'm lying on a hospital bed?
Because I won’t give in!
Because Wiggins and Jokic have gone too far.

I am two years behind them!

I want to surpass them! I want to be the best rookie in 2014 in everyone's mind. I want to tell Coach D and the whole world that the No. 2014 pick in should be me, not Jokic!

Follow the routine and move up one step at a time like an ordinary rookie?

By the time I reach the current position of Wiggins and Jokic, they will both have achieved success and may have even won the MVP.

Maybe others can survive their careers and endure the times, but I, Embiid, am a useless person who has been lying in bed for two years without playing a single game.

He has been seriously injured twice. Who knows when the next serious injury will be?
Is my career that long?

Maybe my career will only last 8 years? 6 years? Or even less?
do not know.

Embiid doesn't know, he only knows that he is in a hurry now.

His time is very, very tight.

He needs to achieve enough achievements, popularity and legendary status in a career that is far shorter than Jokic and Wiggins to surpass Jokic and Wiggins.

He needs to use 8 or even 6 years of professional career to suppress Jokic and Wiggins' possibly very long careers.

Could he slow down a bit, please?

He admitted that this was very dangerous, walking on a tightrope with a cliff thousands feet below.

But, he can only do this!
He is racing against time, he is betting against the world.

Every complete game he plays could be the last game of his career.

"Last summer with the Bobcats, Coach D said something to me that I will never forget."

"..."

Ray Nana frowned and looked at Embiid.

“Trust the Process! Your every bit of persistence, every effort, every time you give will not let you down. Don’t think about whether the result will be shattered to pieces or a cliff. Trust the process. Great stories always start from little by little!”

Coach D saw his impatience and his eagerness to catch up with Jokic and Wiggins. When he injured himself, he took his hand and spoke to him earnestly.

From then on, this sentence became his motto.

From then on, even when he was lying on the hospital bed, his mind was filled with learning Yao Ming's three-pointers, Olajuwon's dream footwork, and Beasley's one-on-ones.

After being there, his dreams became clearer and clearer.

After that, he spent almost the entire night in his dreams playing and competing with NBA superstars.

Playing basketball while lying on a hospital bed, something that others couldn't even imagine, but he did it.

On his hospital bed, he learned Olajuwon's dreamy footwork, Yao Ming's three-pointers and ball protection, and Beasley's one-on-ones.

Putting the greatest pressure on himself and believing in his own efforts and dedication, this is his basketball.

"Now, I am enjoying this process. In tonight's game, I will be the winner in the end!"

Because I've rested enough!

The Game 76 match between the Celtics and 5ers is attracting everyone's attention.

The Celtics won two games in a row, so it was impossible for them to change their lineup.

Embiid did not play in the last game, so no one knows how Embiid will perform in this game, and there is no way to change the lineup.

It is still Davis who defends Embiid outside, and Randolph who defends Embiid inside.

Davis doesn't have to worry too much about Embiid's triple threat outside the three-point line.

Let him shoot and block it, no need to get close to him.

"You don't really think that Yao's three-pointer is just like this? Do you think too little of me, or do you think too little of Yao?"

After hitting his first three-pointer of the game, Embiid once again started mocking Davis.

"Don't be influenced by his words, be yourself, be yourself!!!"

Then, the second one came in.

"Don't be scared by a center's three-pointer!!!"

Then, Embiid made his third three-pointer!

Just when Davis was about to go out, Embiid was no longer outside, he ran down to the basket and hit Randolph!!!

In fact, after the Celtics changed their formation, they never proved that such a change was effective against Embiid.

Because Embiid only played one quarter.

Embiid finds it even easier to play one-on-one against Randolph than against Davis.

Because Embiid is not just a power-based singles player.

He is a technical type.

Dream steps, fade away, turn around and hook shot.

He is almost 10 centimeters taller than Randolph, and his wingspan exceeds 2 meters.

When Embiid has enough physical strength, he is a smaller Yao Ming.

It’s so fucking scary!

"No matter how the magical Monty changes his formation, they can't defend Embiid. Except for double-teaming, they can't defend Embiid."

"Magic Monty actually never wanted to use a double team."

"No, it's not that I don't want to, it's that I don't dare. No one can guarantee whether Canaan and Covington's three-pointers will miss. The 76ers are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA."

"Iverson has always insisted on organizing the center tactics, even when Embiid was lying on the hospital bed, he insisted on organizing the center tactics, which worked. The tacit cooperation of the 76ers made the magical Monty very hesitant."

In this game, Embiid defeated Davis on the outside and Randolph on the inside.

Du Kang and the Bobcats players in front of the TV were stunned.

Even Yao Ming, Jokic and Wiggins, who were also paying attention to the game, were stunned.

Especially Wiggins.

"I could feel his anger."

It is because of this kind of anger that I have come this far!

"I can feel what he wants, too."

Because, this is what I want too!

Coach D, we are better than Jokic!
The future outcome is unknown.

Now, I, Embiid, we are in this process!

Trust the process!

Jokic, wait, we are on the way!
The game between Celtics and 76ers is over.

110 is better than 114!

The Celtics lost at home again!

At this moment, the entire North Bank Garden once again fell into silence in that instant.

Rihanna stood stunned, looking at the ugly man with his arms outstretched.

At this moment, his soul is so noble!
I don’t know which spectator from China shouted in such silence!
"Emperor, this is awesome!!!"

With a loud bang, the world was set on fire again.

(End of this chapter)