Head coach of parallel imports in the NBA

Chapter 168 The Contest Before the Beginning

Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

As soon as the 2013-2014 NBA Finals matchup list is released, it means that the 9-month season is coming to an end, and the final ownership of the O'Brien Cup is the last suspense after a season.

It only takes up to seven games before this suspense will be revealed.

If the Heat's entry into the finals is within everyone's expectations, then the Timberwolves' emergence in the West can definitely be regarded as the biggest dark horse of this season. The Timberwolves have played the role of a dark horse from the beginning of the season Played to the arena of the finals.

From a team that has failed to make the playoffs for nine years, it has now reached the finals.

The Timberwolves told everyone that there was only a Chen Dazhuang gap in the middle.

As the game approached, the grievances between the Heat and the Timberwolves were once again on the news sections of major media, as well as the grievances between James and Chen Dazhuang, Pat Riley's grievances against the Timberwolves, and so on.

There was even a rumor from the media that the reason why Durant and Curry would contradict Chen Dazhuang at the All-Star Game was that there was a shadow of James in it, and all kinds of gossip kept refreshing everyone's perception.

At this time, ESPN reporter Kate broke the news that the Cleveland Cavaliers had negotiated terms with James, and James will leave the Heat to return to Cleveland next season.

For a while, this news directly detonated the entire alliance like a bomb.

Immediately, countless reporters flocked to Miami to seek opportunities to interview the Heat and James. You must know that just a few days before the news broke, Pat Riley vowed in an interview with reporters that the Heat and James’ contract renewal negotiations had no chance. He has made great progress, and he has full confidence that James will still appear in the Heat's game next season.

As soon as the news of Nima came out, it was like a slap that slapped Pat Riley's face swollen.

Immediately afterwards, before the Heat had time to refute the rumors.

A local tabloid in Minnesota broke the news, claiming that James’ original villa in Cleveland had begun to be cleaned and cleaned, and also attached related photos, and James’ family members also appeared in the photos.

This is almost a real blow to ESPN's previous revelations.

Immediately aroused various discussions, and for a while this matter seriously affected the Heat's preparations.

And just when the outside world was paying too much attention to the Heat, the Timberwolves started their own preparations in a very low-key and methodical manner.

"How? I said that's enough news for Pat Riley to drink a pot."

In Chen Dazhuang's office, Da Zhuang shook the newspaper in his hand and said with a smile to Smith and others.

"Chen, you are so insidious." Smith and others also said happily.

"But to be honest, I really can't figure out how the reporter took such a fucking photo." Da Zhuang asked, pointing to the photo that was first published in a local Minnesota tabloid.

The photo is a photo of James’ family appearing in a villa in Cleveland. Judging from the home of the fucking photo, the cliff was taken inside the villa, and it’s very close. Da Zhuang really doesn’t understand how the paparazzi took such a photo Real hammer photo.

"Chen, it's not necessarily that the reporter took the photo. I guess it's very likely that someone sold this photo." Mosley said next to him.

"By the way, Chen, although this move is effective, it still depends on the game. The Heat's strength still needs to be paid attention to, otherwise they won't be able to easily eliminate the Pacers. How will we play the first game?" Ge Meng waited until the few people finished speaking and brought the topic back.

Hearing Augmon's words, Chen Dazhuang also smiled.

"Stacy, let me ask you a question. You said how other teams dealt with the Los Angeles Lakers after Shaquille left Los Angeles."

Chen Dazhuang's question stunned several people at the scene, but Smith was the first to react.

"Chen, what you mean is to cut off LeBron's pass, let him play and let him score, and never double-team him."

Augmon, Mosley, and Beno all meditated there thoughtfully.

It was Smith who asked a question first.

"But Chen, the Los Angeles Lakers have no one other than Kobe, but the Heat are different. Don't forget Dwyane Wade."

"Hehe, I checked the data a long time ago. Dwayne's outside three-point shooting percentage was only 25.8% last season, and his three-point shooting percentage in the regular season this season is only 28.1%. We will focus on defending Dwayne when he gets the ball, and even adopt tactics such as double-teaming in a certain period of time. Anyway, it’s just a little bit. LeBron can score whatever he wants, but others can’t. You have to know that you want to defend LeBron alone. It's impossible for Brown, at least we don't have such a player in our team, maybe someone who explodes occasionally can defend him, but you have to know that this is a series, I can't find anyone who can defend LeBron alone , then since I can't prevent it, why do I still have to struggle with this?"

"You mean to resolutely not let the other points of the Heat feel hot. As for LeBron, you can score points at will?"

"That's what it means, but it's not random, at least it won't make him very comfortable. He mainly defends him outside. As for him breaking through to the inside to score, it depends on Greg's performance. I believe Greg is in the three-second zone. LeBron will not be allowed to do whatever he wants. As for our offense, we should first hit Greg in the first game, and then pull it to the outside line, and then we will see how the effect is."

"OK, I think this method is okay, I agree." Smith was the first to express his approval.

"I agree."

"I also think it's a good idea."

"You can try it."

All four expressed their agreement to Chen Dazhuang's proposal.

When Chen Dazhuang led the Timberwolves to prepare for the finals in a low-key manner, James, who was troubled by the outside world, had to stand up when he saw that the public opinion of the outside world was intensifying.

"Now I am still a member of the Miami Heat, and now I have reached the most critical moment of this season. No matter where I am next season, I hope to keep this championship in Miami, so I hope this matter ends here. .” This is what James said in an interview specifically for outside discussions.

And this passage obviously almost acquiesced in the outside world's speculation about him, so after the interview, this time the finals were also regarded as James' last performance in the Heat.

It can be said that just from the pre-match preparations, the Timberwolves have firmly gained the upper hand.

(End of this chapter)