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Chapter 205 The Pioneer of the Era

"we are the champion!"

"We did it!"

"Oklahoma City Thunder!"

Assistant coach Brian threw his fists and shouted one after another, assistant coaches Brooks and Snyder clapped their shoulders in celebration, assistant coach Mark rushed from the player tunnel, Chandler and other players strode into the court, and the Thunder bench seemed to be an amusement park scene .

The management of the Celtics was relatively stingy, they didn’t prepare gorgeous fireworks, didn’t have passionate background music, and didn’t even help to play the divine anthem “we are the champion” which won the championship. The family members of Westbrook’s younger brothers played it on their mobile phones.

But the cheers of the Thunder team resounded through the North Shore Garden again and again, like thunderstorms, fast and fierce.

Su Yang looked around at the crowd, smiled and applauded, then loosened his tie, took a deep breath, and walked towards the technical platform.

In a trance, there is a feeling of fulfillment.

From being rejected by unpaid scouts for a job application to finally winning the championship trophy, the three seasons of hard work were all worthwhile.

Next year, I will come again, even three consecutive championships or more, to experience for myself what it is to rule the world and what it is to be alone.

Doc Rivers walked to the technical stage at the same time, and stretched out his hand with a face full of relief: "Congratulations, a great game."

"You too!"

Su Yang shook hands and walked over to the Celtics bench. He specifically greeted Celtics assistants Thibodeau and Tyronn Lue, and then had a brief chat with Ray Allen and other less ferocious Celtics players. He planned to stay. a good impression.

ESPN specially arranged for the camera to follow Su Yang, and specially amplified his voice to broadcast live to the whole world.

Wandering around and walking into the stadium, Su Yang found Durant and clapped his hands: "Congratulations, this is your first championship. Next, you have to prepare for the MVP of the regular season and chase Hakeem Olajuwon and others." , I hope you will stick to the greatness."

Taking advantage of the live broadcast of the camera, Su Yang made an impromptu decision to set goals for the Thunder generals to prevent the Thunder generals from losing their fighting spirit. The main reason is that winning the championship is too young, the achievements come too early, and all kinds of temptations will be more difficult to resist. Maybe the debut will be the peak .

Durant nodded again and again: "I will, we will do it again next year, we will win the championship back to back!"

It is quite difficult to win back-to-back championships. Looking at the history of the NBA, there are only a few times. It is courageous to make a commitment.

Su Yang was quite satisfied, took the championship cap and put it on top of his head, then found Westbrook and said seriously: "Next season, I want to see you become an All-Star player, be selected to the best team, lead the assists and steals Try to get it too.”

"I can!" Westbrook showed a firm expression, "You know, I will never let you down!"

Su Yang raised his hand and patted his shoulders to encourage him, and he took advantage of the opportunity to bump fists with the oncoming Ibaka: "Serge, we need you to have a more stable mid-range shot, so that our chances of defending the title will be higher. This summer, I hope you I can practice more..."

Ibaka rushed to answer: "I am willing, I swear off-season to guarantee 3000 shots a day."

Su Yang chuckled and nodded, thinking that there is a live broadcast recording anyway, if he fails to do so, he can directly turn over the video and slap him in the face.

Harden came over and said with a smile: "Coach, I will definitely keep training during the off-season, and I only go to play once a month."

"Defending the title will be more difficult than winning the championship. You must be prepared to take on greater responsibilities next season." Su Yang said bluntly that Matthews will definitely be poached during the off-season. Go with that good shooter.

Harden quickly put away his smile and took the lead in agreeing. Green then stood in front of Su Yang and said a little excitedly: "Thank you, coach. Without your guidance, I couldn't do all this. You let me understand that I am a All-around player…”

Green was originally in an awkward position in the Thunder, and there was no special offensive strategy. Sometimes when an offense was launched around him, most of them were to set him up as a screen and let him go around the baseline to shoot. Every time the trade date was passed, he was sent away.

After Su Yang became the head coach of the Thunder, Green's tactical status soared, and he even served as a point center.

"Believe in yourself, continue to practice three-pointers and support, you are a super zero position!" Su Yang encouraged by bumping his shoulders and back.

Chandler, Jordan Jr. and others approached Su Yang one after another to interact, and each took away a new season goal or off-season plan. ESPN commentator Jeff Van Gundy stared at it: "Others just celebrate when they win the championship, but Su Yang doesn't forget to assign tasks when he wins the championship." ..."

Brin said with a smile: "This is called ambitious. He doesn't just want to win one, two or three championships..."

After interacting with the players, Su Yang followed the staff to the sidelines, accepted an interview with CCTV5, talked about his plans for returning to China in the summer, and talked about serving as a special advisor to the national team for the Basketball World Championships in August. He was completely relaxed.

He wanted to recommend himself as the head coach of the national team at the beginning, but the water was too deep and he was worried that he would not be able to grasp it.

After the interview, the live announcer sounded: "Ladies and gentlemen, the NBA2009-2010 season championship award ceremony and the 'Bill Russell' finals best player award ceremony will be held soon..."

Su Yang put on the championship T-shirt and stood on the podium together with the Thunder generals. The huge O'Brien trophy was in front of him.

Dozens of cameras snapped, and the players made various gestures. General manager Presti and owner Clayton also walked onto the stage. Unfortunately, they won the away game in Boston, and many players' families failed to arrive. Can shout from distance.

Accompanied by bursts of cheers, ESPN host Stuart Scott raised the microphone: "Thank you! Congratulations to the Oklahoma City Thunder for winning the championship. Next, please invite Mr. David Stern, the co-chairman of the NBA!"

Stern took the microphone and said with a smile: "First of all, I would like to thank the Boston Celtics for providing a comfortable and safe venue for this game, and also congratulate them on their wonderful performance in the finals. Thanks Vic.

Now, I would like to congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder, you won the championship for the first time in the finals, thank the Clayton Group for their contribution to the team, thank Sam Presti management team, thank Su Coach Yang's team, of course, would also like to thank the incomparable Thunder players, and thank all the fans for their support. Together, you will become a glorious history. "

After Stern finished speaking, he handed the microphone back to the host Scott, leaned over to pick up the trophy, and turned around to hand it to Clayton.

As the boss, Clayton gave an official speech, and the championship trophy was handed over to Su Yang.

The host Scott raised the microphone: "I would like to ask Coach Su Yang, how do you feel now?"

Su Yang held the trophy and looked carefully: "I feel very good, like kissing my first love couple for the first time, experiencing a kind of pleasure that I have never had before, opening a new chapter in my life, I will always remember this feeling , I am so happy."

The host Scott asked again: "I heard that you were initially rejected by many teams. What does this mean to you?"

Su Yang chuckled: "It means a lot, so I would like to thank Kevin Pritchard, general manager of the Blazers, and coach Nate McMillan. If you didn't decide to reuse me, I wouldn't have what I have now. achievement."

The host Scott asked: "If you were rejected at the beginning, would you continue to try to enter the NBA?"

Su Yang thought for a while: "Of course, but he should become the owner who can buy a team first..."

Everyone burst into laughter, and the awards ceremony was held enthusiastically.

Durant won the FMVP trophy and praised Su Yang with all kinds of tricks of the team, setting an NBA precedent.

The awards ceremony came to an end quickly, and the live broadcast ended simultaneously. All the players sat down one after another, and the assistant coaches and management staff gradually moved closer together. With the addition of many team members, the entire Thunder team huddled together, gesticulating and taking pictures.

In the commentary, Van Gundy sighed: "Starting today, other teams will really pay attention to the Oklahoma Thunder and study their tactics and styles of play in detail, just like after the Bulls won the championship in 91, other teams in the league have been doing crazy research for many years. The triangle offensive tactic, the Thunder is the pioneer of the era, Su Yang is the leader, their road to defending the title is full of twists and turns..."

(End of this chapter)