God of NBA point guards

Chapter 397 The Big Three are out, sweeping three rounds to advance to the finals

The assassin said again: "Actually, the Big Three are still very strong, but the lineup configuration is not good. The glider is old, the number one position is too bad, and the backup lineup is too bad. Dameng and Barkley alone can't stand up to the Supersonics. Team bombing?

So I think their elimination was actually expected, but they were just swept away. I'm afraid no one would have thought of it. "

"But almost all the media were more optimistic about Mosaic before, including ESPN. Are you questioning the professionalism of these media, such as ESPN?" Lambiel asked curiously.

The assassin stifled, and glared at Lambiel, damn Bill, I still rely on ESPN to make a living, can you stop smashing my job?
After the celebration, Zhou Quan accepted an interview with ESPN TV station, and the media reporters surrounded the three floors inside and three floors outside.

The reporter asked: "Iron Fist, in the first round of the playoffs in 88, the Bulls played against the Cavaliers. Jordan scored 1 points in a row in G2G50. He played five games. The Bulls eliminated the Cavaliers 45.2-[-]. Jordan averaged [-] points per game."

When Zhou Quan heard this, the smile on his face grew bigger, and the reporter also laughed, and continued: "In this round of the series, you also scored 1+ in two consecutive games in G2G50, averaging 45.25 points per game, then I wonder, was it planned to get 40 points tonight? I'm sure you didn't give your all on offense tonight."

Zhou Quan laughed, and then said with a smile: "Actually, it's not, it's just a coincidence. My scoring tonight was mainly concentrated in the first three quarters, and I got... 35 points, right? Only 5 points in the last quarter.

Then we crushed them in the first three quarters and secured the victory, so I didn't have to go all out in the final quarter, which wasn't what was planned. "

"Then Iron Fist, Supersonic swept Mosaic, what do you want to say to the out Big Three?" the reporter asked.

Zhou Quan smiled and said: "I remember saying at the Sonics media day before the start of the season, I said that we should be more tolerant towards the Big Three, after all, they are all getting old..."

"Puchi..." The reporters around laughed.

He continued with a smile and said: "The glider has actually passed its peak long ago. I have never thought that his arrival in Mosaic is a grouping behavior."

The reporter asked again: "The glider's contract is over, and Barkley only has one year's contract left. Do you intend to recruit them?"

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "The first job of our team during the offseason is probably not to recruit other players, but to renew the contracts within the team, because many of our contracts have ended."

An hour later, the post-match press conference began.

The glider did not participate in the press conference, only Dameng and Barkley participated.

"Dameng, this season's Big Three lineup is considered the strongest lineup in the past few seasons, but it was swept by the Sonics. What do you think about this?" A reporter asked.

"I'm very disappointed. I never thought I would be swept away in the Western Conference Finals. This is a shameful exit." Dameng said depressedly.

"Do you still have the dream of a championship?" the reporter asked again.

"Of course." Damengqiang cheered himself up.

"But your peak period is probably over, and Iron Fist has just entered his peak period. How did you overcome his hurdle?" the reporter asked.

"..."

Dream was silent for a while.

The lineup of the Big Three was swept away, and this result made him very, very disappointed. Even if Glider and Barkley stayed to help him, but as Glider said, they will all be one year older next year, and he has no confidence in beating the Supersonics.

The boss Alexander is very stingy, and it is almost impossible to spend money to build a better lineup. In fact, now he realizes that it is almost impossible to want a championship in Mosaic, or even in the West.

"Charles, do you have any plans for the future?" the next reporter asked.

"I do not know."

Barkley was very confused after being silent for a while.

Far away in Orlando, in a hotel, Jordan was lying in bed unable to sleep.

The Supersonics actually swept Mosaic, which was beyond his expectation, and Iron Fist's performance in this round of the Western Conference Finals also exceeded his expectations. He thinks that Iron Fist is stronger than this time last year, a lot stronger.

The powerful opponent put him under great pressure and also gave him great motivation. He couldn't sleep because of excitement, not nervousness.

The next day, the media began a round of praise-worthy reports on the sweep of Zhou Quan and the Sonics.

"Five positive statistics, in addition to rebounding, Iron Fist has the strongest record in four of them. He is the super point guard with the most powerful offensive ability, the super point guard with the most powerful assist ability, and the most powerful steal ability Super point guard, the super point guard with the most powerful shot-blocking ability, Iron Fist will become the god of point guards on this planet." Tokyo Daily.

"Congratulations to my country's famous professional heavyweight world boxing champion Zhou Quan, who made it to the NBA Finals for the fourth time," Xinhua News Agency reported.

"The Big Three and Olajuwon were swept out in a shameful way, and O'Neal and the Magic are about to be swept away. This is not only the failure of the giant lineup, but also the failure of the traditional center-centered team. The league will completely enter the era of super guards ."New York Times.

Because Jordan's performance in the first three games of the Eastern Conference Finals was mediocre, while Zhou Quan played a great performance, it was difficult to see his news in the media during this period, and Zhou Quan's attention and popularity were extremely suppressed.

This evening, on the 27th, the East Finals G4 game.

What Zhou Quan expected came out, and the Magic overthrew the Bulls in the second home court.

奥尼尔轰下了28分17篮板6盖帽，哈达威轰下了35分6篮板6助攻，魔术全队抢下了48个篮板球。

For the Bulls, Jordan had 28 points, Pippen had 18 points, Kevin Wells, who was expected by the Bulls, had only 7 points and 5 rebounds, and the Bulls only grabbed 32 rebounds.

"Good job, Sharks, try to win another game away." Zhou Quan sent a congratulatory text message to O'Neal after the game.

The Sharks texted back shortly afterwards: "Iron Fist, see you in the Finals."

On the 29th, the Bulls defeated the Magic at home and advanced to the finals with a big score of [-]-[-].

Jordan had the best performance of the series, scoring 45 points on 69.6 percent shooting and 14 of 10 free throws.

Pippen made only 11 of 4 shots and scored 12 points.

Kevin Willis had 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Both O'Neal and Hardaway scored 28 points, and they were unable to change the fate of being eliminated.

"Shark, don't come to the west, or you will be as desperate as Dameng, so stay in the east." Zhou Quan sent a text message, and went to sleep without waiting for a reply.

When O'Neill saw this text message later, he really thought about it seriously.

乔丹在东决系列赛中场均29.2分5.5篮板4.8助攻2.3抢断0.8盖帽，依然非常强大。

但铁拳在西决中的表现更强大，场均45.25分5.2篮板15.5助攻6.25抢断3.4盖帽。

In contrast, Iron Fist is completely unique.

If he goes to the west, his fate will probably be similar to Dameng's, right?
At this time, O'Neill had no honor to show for it. Under Zhou Quan's super performance, he had no confidence to contend at all. A text message messed up his mentality and even began to affect his decision.

……

With the end of the Eastern and Western finals, the schedule of the finals has also been released.

The G1 game will start on June 6. The Sonics have home court advantage, a seven-game four-win system, and a two-three-two home and away schedule.

On the 30th, Zhou Quan got up at eight o'clock, and his spirit has recovered very well.

Sleeping alchemy cultivates the spirit, energy, and spirit, which has a recovery effect on both mental and physical fitness, but now the realm is limited, or his energy is limited, and continuous bursts will only overdraw the potential, so the greatest effect is to adjust the state. Come to a wave of explosion when needed.

This is actually very important to him, especially the home game. With the advantage of Tiandiren, as long as the home game is not lost, the series is sure.

I took Zeng Li around the lake in the morning, played golf for a while in the afternoon, and continued to practice Sleeping Dandong Gong in the evening.

On this day, the major media also made their own predictions for the upcoming finals.

ESPN: The Sonics have a 55% chance of winning the championship, and the Bulls have a 45% chance.

NBC: The Sonics have a 54% chance of winning the championship, and the Bulls 46%.

The New York Times: The Sonics have a 51% chance of winning the championship, and the Bulls 49%.

……

Except for the Chicago media, the media's predictions turned out to be almost one-sided. The media who are optimistic about the Sonics' defending title far exceed the media who are optimistic about the Bulls.

This year's finals was broadcast live across the United States by TNT TV station, and the commentator temporarily invited the magic bird combination with a high salary.

On the 31st, Larry Bird appeared alone at Seattle Airport and was interviewed by the media.

"Larry, who do you think has a better chance of winning this year's championship, the Bulls or the Sonics?" a reporter asked.

Larry Bird was clearly prepared, and said without hesitation: "Facing the Magic, Michael probably didn't give full play. But facing the Big Three, Iron Fist must have given full play.

Therefore, the data of the two of them in the Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals cannot actually be a sufficient basis for judging their performance in the Finals. "

"You mean, Iron Fist's stats in the Western Conference Finals are watery?" the reporter asked.

Larry Bird shook his head and said: "It's not, it's just that his opponent in the first position is too weak, so his performance is stronger, this is a fact.

In fact, Tekken and Michael have been competing for several seasons. They have two wins and two losses in the playoffs, and one win and one loss in the finals.

Now that Tekken has entered its peak period and has become No.1 in active service, Michael Jordan should be said to be coming down from his peak period, so this season is the last season with their closest strength. After this season, in terms of personal strength, they will widen the gap. "

"One goes up the mountain and the other goes down? So who do you prefer?" the reporter asked.

Larry Bird said: "The two teams have their own advantages. The Bulls have stronger perimeter defense, more balanced offense and defense, and stronger interior offensive capabilities than last year.

The Supersonics are strong in the Iron Fist, as well as Rodman's rebounding and defense, as well as fierce and fast flank defense and rotation defense, and all role players can also score.

Overall, I think it's all possible, [-]% to [-]%, I don't have a clear preference for this series. "

Magic Johnson, who came from New York and had just received a round of cocktail therapy there, also came to Seattle, and after meeting with Larry Bird, he was interviewed alone in the hotel.

"Ervin, who do you support?" the reporter asked.

"Michael, my friend."

"Who do you like more?"

"bull."

"why?"

"Because the Bulls have a stronger lineup. Michael didn't have a super performance in the Eastern Conference Finals, but the Bulls still swept the Magic. This is why I think the Bulls are stronger."

"Erwin, I heard that you fell out with Iron Fist?"

A reporter suddenly asked a question that made the magician embarrassed and angry, but he couldn't admit it yet, so he said with a straight face:
"No, not at all. I have always had a good relationship with him. Regarding the Bulls and the Supersonics, I just compared the lineup and have no other meaning."

On June 6, a large number of NBA stars and Hollywood stars rushed to Seattle.

The basketball emperor Chamberlain also came to Seattle and was interviewed by a Chicago Athletic reporter at the airport.

"Wilt, Iron Fist laughed at you for not having two consecutive 50+ games in the playoffs. Do you have anything to say to him?" A reporter asked.

Chamberlain was so angry that his heart hurt, and he hurriedly touched the medicine bottle. The reporter saw that he was in trouble, and this kind of person should not be messed with, so he ran away.

"Why are you running? I'll answer you after taking the medicine." Lao Zhang became even angrier, but the reporter ran even faster.

At three o'clock this afternoon, the Chicago Bulls arrived in Seattle.At five o'clock, a press conference was held at the hotel at the request of the media.

"Michael, are you confident you can stop Iron Fist from defending the title?" the New York Times reporter asked.

"We're very confident about the future," Jordan said.

"In the Eastern Conference Finals, you averaged 29.5 points per game, which was lower than in the second round. Did you try your best?" the reporter asked again.

After pondering for a moment, Jordan said, "I know what you want to know, but to be honest, I think I can do better."

"If you lose this time, what will happen to you? For example, leave the Bulls?" The reporter asked again.

"The finals are coming soon, I don't think about other issues." Jordan shook his head.

The next reporter to ask a question was a reporter from the Washington Post. He asked, "Michael, the media is currently more optimistic about the Sonics. What do you think of this trend?"

Jordan's face was a bit ugly and authentic: "I think I only know after playing. I don't think the Supersonics are stronger than us."

The next question was from a reporter from the Los Angeles Times, who asked, "Coach Phil Jackson, you have also served as the general manager and brought in center Kevin Willis.

And he scored 10.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in the regular season, and 8 points and 7.5 rebounds in the playoffs. At about the same level, the current offensive ability is not as good as that of Gilliam. Do you think this deal is correct? "

Speaking of Kevin Willis, Phil Jackson's face turned dark and he was in a bad mood.

Kevin Willis was traded from the Heat. He had a serious injury last season, but he thought he was recovering well. He didn't expect the decline to be so serious.

After pondering for a while, he said: "Every transaction is accompanied by risks. There are too many uncontrollable factors. I cannot guarantee the success of every transaction."

But the reporter said: "But every trade and introduction of Mr. Jerry Krause has been very successful. For example, he traded Pippen from the Sonics and selected Cobra Grant. For example, you were also brought to the Bulls by him. It also made you the head coach of the Bulls."

"Pfft!"

Many reporters below burst out laughing.

Phil Jackson's old face was stiff, embarrassing and angry. With his right hand, he pushed the nose bridge of his glasses with his middle finger, and said calmly, "I don't know what you want to express. Are you trying to interfere with our preparations?"

The reporter sneered and said, "I just want to know, if you fail this championship, will you resign as general manager like Jerry Krause?"

The reporter's question was like a knife, Phil Jackson's face turned livid, and after a few seconds he said:
"Failing once doesn't mean anything, I don't think so. Nobody does everything successfully every time, including you sir.

We have won three championships. I don’t think I’ve done a bad job. I even think we’ve done a good job. I really think so. It’s a pity if you don’t agree with our results. is your problem. "

The host showed up and dealt with the Los Angeles reporter, confiscated his microphone, and handed it over to the next reporter, a reporter from the Chicago Daily News.

The reporter asked excitedly: "Coach Jackson, if you were given a chance to trade Michael and Iron Fist, would you trade?"

Everyone present was taken aback, including Jordan and Phil Jackson.

"Is this a reporter from Chicago? I doubt it." Jordan had a murderous look in his eyes.

"no way!"

Phil Jackson was categorical.

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(End of this chapter)