NBA: I am a master dealer

On the last day of May, the finals officially began.

There are no major changes in the lineups of both teams. The Nets: Xue Liancheng, Anunoby, Covington, Vonleh, and Sabonis Jr.

Warriors: Curry, Thompson, Durant, Green, McGee.

Durant did not suffer a serious injury as in history, but Cousins ​​fell from the sky and has not yet recovered from his serious injury, struggling on the bench as in history.

As soon as the game started, both sides started to compete at full level. Vonleh and Green fought fiercely for position and were immediately whistled.

Obviously.

The referee was afraid that the physical conflict between the two sides would escalate.

But the Warriors have lost to Xue Liancheng for so many consecutive years, they are really anxious!

If we lose again this time, we will definitely face disbandment.

If Green wants to prove his own value and not just be the one to make up the numbers among the Big Four, he naturally needs to work hard.

Feng Lai's idea was simpler. He knew what his good brother Xue Liancheng wanted, so he fought very hard on the court.

This is the source of the renewed conflict between the two sides.

But after meeting each other so many times, both sides are very clear about each other's strength.

Next, the two sides continued to enter the stage of intense confrontation, and the fight was very fierce.

Sabonis Jr. seemed to have not yet adapted to this intensity of confrontation and made too many mistakes, which ultimately resulted in Xue Liancheng's 100% hit rate skill being unable to play the role of ending the game.

The result was that the Nets lost the game 114:119.

After the game.

Everyone was in an uproar.

"Isn't the dominance at a historic level? How did they lose?"

"After three rounds of sweeps, I thought the Nets could really break the record, but in the end the Warriors were better."

"As expected of the Warriors, they grabbed a home-court advantage."

"This is a clear watershed moment. It's not as easy as expected for the Nets to defend their title."

"Who is the best in the league? The answer has been revealed."

But some people think that this is nothing at all. After all, the Nets lost two home games in a row last season, but finally made a comeback and successfully topped the list. It is nothing to be surprised if they lose at home again this time.

three days later.

The Nets lived up to expectations and defeated the Warriors 118:109, retaining their other home court and preventing the team from falling off the edge of the cliff.

Last season, we lost two home games in a row in the finals, which was really close. We only managed to get through the third game thanks to Xue Liancheng's crazy performance, otherwise the score would have been 0:3, and we would have been in a truly desperate situation.

The Nets avoided the situation that happened last season and gave themselves a chance to breathe.

The third game came soon, and the Nets won again with 123:109 and regained the home advantage.

After three games, both sides have basically figured out each other's strength.

The Warriors' offense was indeed violent enough, and Curry and Thompson did a great job circling the outside to divert the focus of the defense, making it easier for Green or Iguodala to get in.

Durant plays the role of the person who can step up when the tactical system cannot solve the problem.

This leaves the Warriors' offense with no obvious loopholes.

but.

After three games, they were exhausted and did not have an absolute advantage.

There is only one main reason, that is, they can't stop the Nets' offensive firepower.

Or to be more precise, they couldn't compete with the Nets in offense.

After Xue Liancheng's evolution, his entire offensive capability has been greatly upgraded, and he can seize almost any fleeting opportunity, which brings an upgrade to the Nets' offensive firepower.

This is just within the offensive system.

Secondly, Sabonis finally looked like a top inside player in the finals. After three games, he averaged 17.7 points, 12.2 rebounds and 4 assists per game, and was able to switch freely between independent offense and catching dunks.

Anunoby can also occasionally kill someone with the ball.

This makes the Nets' offensive system more diverse.

The most important thing is that the three forwards of Anunoby + Covington + Vonleh still caused great interference and suppression to Durant, and even Thompson was affected.

This is why the Warriors, who seem extremely powerful, still cannot beat the Nets.

Because the Nets' lineup is also good and their offensive power is extremely strong.

The fourth battle is coming soon.

Due to various interferences on the road, the Nets lost the game 110:114.

But the Nets can still accept this loss.

After all, Sabonis Jr. was a little sluggish, and Anunoby only made 7 of 1 three-pointers, which still caused great damage to their overall offense, and Xue Liancheng's own touch was not very good either.

But despite many unfavorable factors, they only lost by 4 points, which in itself speaks volumes.

Now the two sides are tied at 2:2. Many media and fans feel that the strength of the two sides is evenly matched and the game may go to a tiebreak.

The Nets had already figured out the Warriors' tactics and began to increase their intensity on Thompson and Durant, winning Game 123 108: and taking the decisive battle.

The balance of victory began to tilt towards the Nets.

Xue Liancheng also continued his momentum and scored a super triple-double of 58 points, 17 assists and 11 rebounds in Game , directly ending the Warriors.

At the moment the game ends.

Curry was distracted and just stood there in the middle of the court for a full minute.

Reaching the finals four times in five years, and the result is like this?

Lost to Xue Liancheng four times in a row.

Another time, he didn't make it to the finals and was eliminated by Xue Liancheng.

The force of the blow was no less than a sledgehammer, hitting him directly on the forehead.

When we met in the first year, you could say that you were a rookie with little experience, so it was understandable that you lost.

In the second year, they won 70 games but still lost in the finals, which was a big blow.

They immediately brought in Durant during the offseason, completing an absolute upgrade of the lineup.

But they were eliminated by the Lakers in the second round of the Western Conference.

This year, they still have many excuses, such as Vonleh's arrogance causing Green to suffer a concussion, which caused a gap in the Warriors' tactical system.

For example, Xue Liancheng was like a god in the seventh game, scoring 69 points and a triple-double. He lost unwillingly.

Then last season, they vowed to get revenge, they refused to accept it! They felt that if Green had not been injured and Xue Liancheng had not broken out in the seventh game, they would never have lost to the Lakers.

But they lost again in the seventh game.

Originally, the Nets had seized both of their home courts, and their momentum to win the series and top the list was already huge. However, they never expected that Xue Liancheng would go into crazy mode in the third game, scoring 72 points and pulling the Nets back from the brink of death.

Then in the fourth game, everyone regained their confidence and won another game.

The two sides fought to a 2:2 draw, and everything was back to the same starting line.

In the next three games, the Nets won with difficulty and lost miserably, and Curry was in poor form, which made them feel unwilling to accept the result.

After all, if Xue Liancheng hadn't broken out in the third game, the Warriors would have been 3:0 and would have been just one step away from winning the game and becoming the champion.

And now.

In the third year of their formation of the Universe Warriors, they still lost to Xue Liancheng, and this time there was no Game 7, they lost in six games.

As an old player of the Warriors and the core of the team, Curry could not accept this result.

Durant was better, but not much better. When the final whistle sounded, he turned around and left the court, completely losing his composure.

It is really horrible that he joined the Warriors for three years with such a huge infamy, but got such a result.

Thompson was the most direct, he lifted his clothes and burst into tears. After so many years of failure, and losing to the same opponent, the blow was huge, and he felt the same as Curry.

The fans at the scene were already cursing and countless of them were defeated.

"Disband!"

"A bunch of trash."

"That's it? Losing battle after battle, losing battle after battle, and still a Warrior?"

"What a shame."

“I don’t know what the meaning of this team’s existence is?”

"Being dominated by Xue Liancheng's fear, they don't have the slightest basis for winning."

In this regard.

No Warriors player refuted. They silently acknowledged it all. You can imagine how upset they felt.

in contrast.

Everyone in the Nets was in a frenzy.

They completed their second consecutive title defense, which is great in itself.

Sabonis Jr. finally proved himself and got rid of the title of wimp.

Similarly, Anunoby has proved that he is not only an excellent 3D player, but also the most trustworthy person on the team.

The most excited person was naturally Xue Liancheng.

Five consecutive championships!

This achievement is enough for him to be on par with Jordan.

Some people previously questioned that Xue Liancheng's change of team to win the championship was based on the fact that the new team would find helpers for him at all costs, and he did not need to face the pressure of contract renewal, player slackness, and the will to win the championship.

Now that he has achieved two consecutive championships with the Nets, breaking this doubt, he can loudly tell the world that he is fully capable of winning consecutive championships with a team.

As for the pressure of contract renewal, salary pressure, will to win the championship, etc., these are not problems.

This brought him a great boost in reputation.

There is no doubt that after the championship, countless media immediately put the title "It's time to discuss who is the best player in the NBA"

Some people think that Xue Liancheng is indeed qualified to become the new generation basketball god.

"Five consecutive championships! Jordan definitely doesn't have such dominance."

"No one dares to deny Xue Liancheng's greatness. He is the new GOAT."

"In the year when the Lakers won the championship, he was more convincing in the competition for the best basketball player. He led the team alone and won the championship after three rounds of seven games. This is legendary enough."

"72 points in the finals, really invincible."

"The Universe Warriors lost their temper this time. I seriously doubt that no one can stop Xue Liancheng."

But some people also believe that Jordan is still a label of basketball.

"First, let's catch up with the ten scoring champions, six championships, six FMVPs and five MVPs, and then we can talk about the rest."

"I don't know how a shooter like him who relies solely on three-pointers can dominate the game."

"Can the influence brought by Jordan be compared with Xue Liancheng?"

"If Jordan had not retired for two years, he would have won eight consecutive championships. Can you feel Jordan's dominance?"

This statement was directly questioned.

"What if? This is even a fucking what if. These are all the honors you have, Jordan. Can you be a man and fight for them directly?"

This rhetorical question stumped the person.

In this regard.

Reporters frantically sought out Jordan for on-the-spot interviews.

Reporter: "Michael, there is a very strong voice saying that Xue Liancheng has completely replaced you and become the new synonym of basketball. What do you think about this?"

Jordan shook his head: "His achievements are great, and I have always respected him, but as I have always emphasized, we are not in the same era, and there is no point in comparing us. If fans think he is synonymous with basketball, then fine, I accept this fact."

Reporter: "Which do you think is more difficult, Xue Liancheng's five consecutive championships or your two three-consecutive championships?"

Jordan: “It was all very difficult.”

Reporter: "Would you be disappointed if you lost your position as the No. 1 player in basketball?"

Jordan: "In the 10s, Bird and Johnson were the kings, I was the king of the s, Kobe Bryant of the new century was also great, and Xue Liancheng became the god of the s. This cannot be used to define who is the best player in the history of the league, because each of us was the king of that era."

One thing can be seen from Jordan's interview. He is unwilling to admit that Xue Liancheng is a goat, unlike before, when he never denied that he was a goat.

He still didn't want to accept that someone was about to surpass him.

But the tide of the times will not change according to your will.

……

……

Eight years later.

At the Barclays Center in New York, the draft is about to begin.

Bald Xiao Hua finished reading the press release and suddenly paused: "There is an interlude. Please invite Mr. Xue Liancheng to the stage."

Xue Liancheng, wearing shiny leather shoes and a beautiful suit, walked to the stage and glanced: "Here, I want to announce something. I will officially end my thirteen-year professional career today."

This statement came out.

The whole audience was shocked. Everyone had an incredible expression on their face and whispered to each other about what had happened.

This new generation basketball god retired so suddenly?

You know, Xue Liancheng is only 32 years old this year and is still very young.

Xue Liancheng lowered his voice and said, "This is a difficult decision, but I know it's time for me to leave. Thank you everyone."

There is no other reason.

Just because the basketball court can no longer bring him challenges.

In his 13-year professional career, he won his first championship with the Miami Heat, his second with the Knicks, and his third with the Lakers.

With the Nets, he won three consecutive championships.

When he won his sixth championship, he finally gave up a championship spot due to injury and was successfully picked up by Antetokounmpo.

Then, there was another six-game winning streak.

There is no doubt that he has dominated the basketball world. In something that is not challenging, his staying in the league has even become a burden to the league's progress.

and so.

That's why he retired.

He no longer needs to prove himself, so giving newcomers more opportunities can leave a good reputation.

In this era, he dominated countless stars, such as James, Curry, Antetokounmpo, Durant, Irving, Harden, Paul, Oladipo, Butler, Embiid, Jokic, Thompson, Lowry, DeRozan, Leonard and other stars of the same era.

They were suppressed by Xue Liancheng throughout their entire careers and didn't even have a chance to catch their breath.

This is proof of his unparalleled dominance.

In addition, he has twelve FMVPs, seven MVPs, ten scoring titles, eleven assist titles and many other honors.

After saying that, he turned around and left the stage.

The whole world was sleepless that night.

The media only used one headline: God took off his jersey and left the basketball court.

The greatest basketball player has come to an end. (End of this chapter)