Guoshu basketball

Chapter 181 Bowen's Story

Regarding Bao Wen's apology to himself, Li Du was actually very embarrassed in his heart, obviously he knocked him unconscious, but in the end, Fan Dao handed over Bao Wen's apology, and Li Du didn't know what to say.

There was no sound on the other end of the phone. Bao Wen thought that Li Du was still harboring a grudge, so he gave a wry smile and continued, "Li, I know you hate me, but I can't help it. In the few years when I first joined the league, don't say Championship, not even starting the team! Can you imagine being traded by the team almost every year? That’s what I was at the time.”

"Bruce, don't be like this, I..." Li Du hesitated, "I just don't know what to say. You are an excellent player, but you are a bit annoying when you are defending."

Bowen smiled bitterly: "I know, Li, I know. But I don't care!"

Bowen's voice suddenly rose a lot, recalling the past, he was really moved, "Li, you know, I was kicked by every team until I came to the Spurs and met Greg And Tim, they helped me find my place on the floor! They made me a championship puzzle! They made me the best defensive player in the league! And the other teams, they just knew I was useless, just traded It's just chips!"

Taking a deep breath, Bowen roared in a low voice: "From the first day I joined the Spurs, I swear, I will fight for the Spurs, I will win the championship for the Spurs, even if I become a hated player, It doesn't matter even if I will be scolded by countless people! I want to repay the favor to the Spurs and Greg!"

Hearing Bowen's deep and determined growl, Li Du remembered that Duncan had talked with him once, and that Bowen's NBA experience was actually very miserable.

Bowen played in the NCAA for four years in college, and no one paid attention to him. In the 1992-93 season, Bowen, who graduated from college, participated in the NBA draft that year.With no ball to play, Bowen had no choice but to look for opportunities in the American CBA League and the French League.It wasn't until four years later that Bowen was able to return to the NBA, playing for the Miami Heat in the 1996-97 season.

Bowen, who thought he had realized his dream, was ecstatic, but before he had time to cheer, he was traded to the Celtics by the Heat.In the next few years, Bowen only appeared as a bargaining chip for the team and moved between various teams.He is thin and weak, and his speed, jumping, shooting ability, etc. are very mediocre, and he is just barely at the bottom line of the NBA level, so no team values ​​​​him.

It wasn't until the 2001-02 season that Bowen was traded to the Spurs that his fate ushered in a turning point!

When Bowen came to the Spurs, he didn't have much passion. He thought the Spurs were just using him as a bargaining chip in exchange for others.What he didn't expect was that on the first day he came to the Spurs, Popovich told him that he was traded by Popovich by name, and he would be the player the Spurs needed most!

Needed by people, needed by the team!How long had it been since no one had said that to him?This sentence immediately moved Bowen. In the following training, Popovich told him how to find his position on the field and how to contribute to the team!
Since then, Bowen has been training hard and striving to improve himself. As long as the team needs him, he can dedicate everything on the court at any time!Moreover, because he cares about the Spurs so much, all the players whom Popovich regards as opponents have become enemies in Bowen's consciousness!As long as he can stop the enemy, Bowen will do anything, even if it means destroying the opponent!

As a result, Bowen was selected to the league's best defensive second team for three consecutive seasons, and was selected to the league's best defensive first team for five consecutive seasons!He has successfully transformed into the Spurs' perimeter defensive vanguard, and is the best defensive player at the second and third positions in the entire league.

Also because he only has the Spurs in his mind, he will do anything for the Spurs to win, and he has indeed done a lot of defensive dirty moves, so the infamy has followed one after another.He became the dirtiest defensive player among active players and one of the "Ten Villains" in NBA history!There are even many people who have suggested to the league countless times to expel Bowen!He doesn't deserve to play in the NBA!

Hearing Bowen's screams in his ears, and his tragic and legendary experience echoing in his mind, Li Du finally sighed and said, "Bruce, I understand your intentions. Don't worry, I never blamed you. To a certain extent, we are the same kind of people, and our experiences have a lot in common. I understand you, and please don't blame me, I really didn't exert any force when I bumped into you."

Li Du and Bo Wen are both parties involved, and they are also defensive masters. They all knew about the last game, and Li Du didn't pretend to be stupid anymore, but he still needs to explain that he really didn't exert his strength!

Hearing Li Du's sincere words, Bao Wen smiled understandingly, and then said: "Li, I know you didn't exert your strength, thank you for your mercy. I have read your report carefully, and I understand that if you really go all out If not, I'm afraid I've already been sent to the emergency room with a broken sternum like those two robbers, and I'm probably useless in this life."

Li Du smiled slightly and said to Bo Wen: "Then, see you in the next game, let's get to know each other again through basketball!"

"Well, see you next game!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Du sat on the sofa, staring at the dim street scene in a daze.

After an unknown amount of time, a blanket was draped over Li Du's body.Li Du looked back and saw that it was Priti. "Don't catch a cold, my dear. What are you thinking?" Preti's voice was always so gentle in Li Du's heart.

"It's nothing." Li Du gently hugged Priti in his arms, and then said: "Bruce Bowen called me, apologized to me, and told me a lot about his experience. I have a lot of friends with him. The places are very similar, and I can't help but think, if I hadn't met Kobe and played in the NBA, what would I be now?"

Preti didn't speak, but quietly leaned against Li Du's arms.Many times, people who love each other don't need to talk too much, they just need to be accompanied.Preti is considerate, she knows that Li Du doesn't need her advice and comfort at this time, so she just stays with him, and that's enough!
That night, Li Du slept very peacefully and at ease because of Priti's company.On the second day, there was another very crucial game waiting for him!
Since the Lakers lost the last game, the total score between the Lakers and the Spurs is now 2 to 1. The Lakers still lead by one game, but the Lakers must win this game!If the Lakers win this game, the score will become 3 to 1, just one step away from victory.If the Lakers lose this game, the score will become a 2-2 tie, and the two sides will return to the same starting line again, and the outcome is still unknown!

Therefore, before the game, Zen Master arranged a lot for Kobe, Gasol and Li Du, and he must win the fourth game!

(End of this chapter)