The way of the center

第670章 从08-09到13-14
"Western semifinals?" Yao Ming, who was busy with business, was suddenly taken aback when he heard that the Rockets had advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

Rockets, playoffs.These two words have not been put together for many years.

The last time the Rockets reached the Western Conference semifinals was Yao Ming's last season.That year, almost all basketball fans in China were crazy about this series.

The Rockets lost McGrady, and Yao Ming led the team to break through the curse of the first round.In the Western Conference semifinals, the Rockets and the Lakers fought until the tiebreaker.

Among them, Yao Ming's dominant performance and his hero's return have become classic moments in his career.

It's a pity that Yao Ming, who was on the field at that time, probably never imagined that this would be his last full NBA season.And that was the first and last time he played in the Western Conference semifinals.

Not only for the fans, but for Yao Ming, that Western Conference semifinals is also an indelible memory in his life.

Therefore, when Yao Ming heard from Yu Jia that the Rockets had reached the Western Conference semifinals again, something in his heart was suddenly touched.

"That's right, the first round was 4 to 3, and the tie-breaker won the Clippers. I called to interview you. When I heard the news that the Rockets entered the second round again, how did I feel?" Yu Jia didn't Beat around the bush, after all, he and Yao Ming are very familiar with each other.

Yao Ming didn't speak for a long time, and the scene of that year was flashing in his mind.Before you know it, so many years have passed.

In the 08-09 season, at that time, Anjie had just entered the league.Six years have passed, and now, the Rockets once again broke into the playoffs and advanced, and Anjie has become the hottest star in the world.Moreover, he also won the O'Brien Cup, which he had never touched.Life is really amazing. When An Jie entered the league, who would have thought that this guy would have such a big influence six years later?

"I want to go to the game."

"Ah?" Yu Jia didn't expect Yao Ming to say such a sentence suddenly.

"Whether this round of the playoffs is exciting or not, it is an intertwining of memories and the past. You know Yu Jia, I just calculated. It has been five years since I retired, and the Rockets have not played for five full years. Played in the playoffs. Five years ago, Angie was just a rookie. Now, the league structure is completely different. Angie and his team have become favorites to win the championship, and the Rockets are back on track . I'd love to see what the Rockets' Western Conference semifinals look like five years after I'm gone."

"So, are you looking forward to this series?" Yu Jia knew that Yao Ming was a little excited now, and his speech was a little incoherent.Therefore, he had to guide Yao Ming to say some exact words.

"That's right, I'm looking forward to it! But what I'm looking forward to is not the outcome of the game, Yu Jia. But you know what I'm looking forward to is the continuation of our memories."

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When An Jie read the domestic reports this morning, he discovered that the last time the Rockets played in the playoffs was actually in his rookie season.

The "Modern" combination seems to really give Houston people hope.They've been rebuilding for five years, and now, it's finally time to reap the rewards.

Therefore, the Rockets must not only be satisfied with the Western Conference semifinals.Their goal, at least, is the Western Conference Finals!Even if the Blazers are in front of them, McHale will try his best to win.

To stop a team that I desperately wanted them to advance, well, this is really something that has never been encountered before.

"Crack!" Just as Anjie was thinking wildly, the basketball in his hand was suddenly cut away by Batum, who was double-teaming, and the first team of substitutes in black training vests quickly counterattacked.

In the end, Courtney Lee received a ball from Batum outside the three-point line and made a three-pointer.Courtney Lee and Batum were greatly appreciated by Rickard, and Anjie received the "reward" of 20 switchbacks.

"Absent on the basketball court, this is the most intolerable thing! Inattention, this is not only irresponsible to yourself, but also to your teammates! What are you thinking? Ann? Your child is still four years old. It takes five months to be born, no matter what you think, he can only be born at that time. But the championship is different, if you are not careful, you will be gone!" Ricard's reprimand has never been merciless .

"My fault, boss." An Jie didn't contradict the coach who had coached him since college because he was already famous. It was indeed because he was not concentrating just now.If it were an official game, that kind of situation might cause the team to lose!After all, in the playoffs, every round is the key.

No matter how special it is for the Rockets to play in the Western Conference semifinals this time, no matter how big the changes between the 08-09 season and the 13-14 season are.All An Jie needs to do is to win, that's all!

He is not a fan now, but a professional player! The western semifinals of the 08-09 season are the lingering red memories of Anjie.At that time, he was very envious of Yao Ming, and he ran with Yao Ming as his goal.But memories can only be memories after all, and people still have to keep moving forward in order to achieve themselves.

Sorry, Houston Rockets.Five years later, in this special Western Conference semifinals, Anjie still had no choice but to let the Rockets end in failure!

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When Yao Ming was sitting in his own seat, only a few live cameras were aimed at him.

This time, Yao Ming didn't get a seat in the luxury box, but sat in the second row behind the Rockets' bench.Because watching the ball from here is the closest to the perspective of the year.

Before coming to Portland, Yao Ming did not inform anyone.Even Anjie and Yao Ming didn't say anything.He didn't want An Jie to be distracted to entertain him now, keeping a low profile, which seemed to be a trait that Yao Ming had maintained very well from the beginning to the end.Because of this, the reporters and fans at the scene did not discover his existence.

After a while, Yao Ming heard the fans in the Moda Center cheering.On the other side of the player tunnel behind the basketball hoop, a group of tall guys in white training uniforms trotted onto the basketball court.There is no doubt that they are the Trail Blazers players who have rested for a week.

The fans of the Moda Center couldn't say how happy they were to see their heroes on stage again.This is just a warm-up, and the fans heated up the atmosphere on the scene.

Yao Ming stood up and applauded An Jie. It was at this time that An Jie discovered that Yao Ming was there!

"Oh, my God." An Jie suddenly stared at the auditorium dumbfounded.

"What's the matter, Ann? You see, that guy is taller than you." Lillard followed An Jie's gaze, and was also taken aback.

Anjie dropped the basketball and walked towards the Rockets warm-up half.Howard stared at An Jie fiercely, but found that the guy's target didn't seem to be him.

An Jie walked past Howard without even looking at him.The cameras of each channel also followed An Jie's steps. Finally, An Jie stopped in front of Yao Ming. Only then did people realize that there was such a heavyweight person on the scene.

"God, I was so scared that I broke out in a cold sweat! It turned out to be Yao. I just thought that Ann was going to rush up and spray trash talk directly in Dwight's face?" Kenny Smith wiped his sweat. Victory, but anything can be done.

"Why don't you say you're here, Brother Yao!" An Jie warmly embraced Yao Ming. At the same time, a pair of giants who represented Chinese basketball and created two glorious eras appeared in the same shot at this time.

"I'm just here to watch the game, there's no need to be so high-profile. Don't talk about you, the reporters don't even know I'm coming to the Moda Center, hehe. Play hard later, don't lose the chain!" Yao Ming and An Jie exchanged words in Chinese Communication, in the NBA, a league dominated by black players, it is really not easy to meet a compatriot who can speak his mother tongue.

"Hey Jeff, you know the two guys in the picture better. After all, you are the only coach in the entire NBA who has coached both Yao and Ann. Do you think that if Yao didn't retire, but continued to play and play with Ann? If we join forces, will the Chinese basketball team achieve any amazing results in the international arena?" Seeing this scene, Mike Brin couldn't help asking a question that had nothing to do with this game, but was paid special attention to by Chinese fans.

"I think if they can join forces, they will create a legend for Chinese basketball!" Van Gundy looked at the two giants with emotion in his eyes.Whether it is Anjie or Yao Ming, they have made Van Gundy's coaching career unique.

After greeting Yao Ming, An Jie returned to the court.Howard and Harden are still staring at the guy who broke into their warm-up zone, but what about Angie?He was not afraid of the fierce gazes of Howard and Harden, and stared at them for a long time.

Just when An Jie was about to cross the center line of the court with one foot and return to his warm-up half, he suddenly stopped.

"Close-up, close-up!"

"Turn up the volume and see what Ann has to say!?"

When the directors of various TV stations saw this scene, they immediately commanded.Their keen sense of smell let them smell the strong smell of gunpowder!
"Don't look at me with that damned look, the entire Moda Center, no matter which half of the field, is fucking my territory! I can go wherever I want on this field, but you, it's best to give Be careful! Especially you, Dwight. Our business is not over yet!" An Jie smiled ferociously after finishing speaking.His bloodthirsty expression made Harden swallow.

"You fucking..." Howard was about to rush to An Jie, but before he could take a step, he was grabbed by Parsons on the side.

During the regular season, it was because Howard was too angry that Anjie tricked him into committing six fouls.In the playoffs, Parsons doesn't want to see that happen again.

"Don't fall for Dwight. If you are angry now, you will fall into Ann's hands!" Parsons reminded in a low voice beside Howard.

"Well, it seems that you have no objection to this. Very good, you finally know what to do in someone else's house." An Jie turned and left with a smile, and went back to continue warming up.

"This bad boy." Sitting in the audience watching this scene, Yao Ming smiled and shook his head. While others were still warming up, An Jie had already started the match between him and Howard.

That's right, when An Jie and Yao Ming separated, all distracting thoughts in An Jie's mind were also separated.

Now An Jie has only one thought in his mind - to defeat the opponent and defend the home field!

(End of this chapter)