If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 57 End of Season
"Yi Jian and Durant teamed up to dominate the fourth quarter."

"The Timberwolves kept up with the Sonics' offensive rhythm in the first three quarters, but they were still a little bit behind in the final quarter."

"In the last quarter, the Sonics gave the impression that they defended well. The Timberwolves missed a single three-pointer."

"The Supersonics go all out, and the Timberwolves really can't compare."

"There is no fairness in competitive sports. Some players can be better than others when they enter the league. They are talented. They should be born to be stars on the court."

"Durant made three free throws and the Sonics sealed the win."

[Helping the team win the game, outperform Timberwolves rookie Corey Brewer in all aspects, reward stable +1. 】

After the game, Yi Jian talked about his views on the team's regular season record, "We are very clear that we missed the playoffs this season. Some people think that since we can't make it to the playoffs, it's better to lose a few more games to help the team draw. A good sign."

"This kind of thinking is wrong. In competitive sports, we players must pursue victory when we stand on the court. Moreover, nothing is more important than playing the game seriously. Improving one's own strength is important."

"Players who think too much off the court will just get eliminated from the league."

The Sonics have a good attitude now, but they really can't beat a team that is desperately trying to rank in the playoffs.

They followed up with another four-game losing streak against the Nuggets, Suns, Lakers and Jazz.

The records of the Suns, Lakers and Jazz are very close, and now the competition in the West has reached a fever pitch.

In these few games, Yi Jian only felt the strength of the playoffs.

The other party also has rookies, but their strength is a bit weak, and they haven't got the wool.

The Sonics are still far from a real playoff team.

To go further, in addition to him and Durant, there must be other helpers.

Maybe, they need to communicate well with the team in summer.

But because of the Olympics, Yi Jian won't have much time.

It seems that it is necessary to communicate with Durant and let him stare at the team's draft and free market.

After all, Durant is still unable to become a member of the American Dream Team. He has time.

The regular season came in late March, and the Sonics had only ten games left.

After their losing streak, they always have to find a weak team to release. The Blazers are not very weak, but they can also be used.

The Blazers actually still have a chance for the playoffs in theory, but in fact they are gone.

In fact, of the eight teams in the West that can enter the playoffs, six have been determined.

Lakers, Spurs, Hornets, Jazz, Rockets, Suns.

The remaining two positions will be filled by the Mavericks, Nuggets and Warriors.

At this time, the gap between the top six in the Western Conference has not widened. Whoever is the first and whoever is the sixth is possible. This is a rare chaotic season.

The east is different, the Celtics have long been number one in the world.

The Pistons are second and the Magic are third.

It is not a big problem for the Cavaliers to be fourth, and the Wizards, Raptors, and 76ers need to compete for the next position.

In the last position, the Pacers and Nets have a little chance to challenge the Eagles.

On the whole, the pattern in the east is almost clear, but the west is still a mess.

But in terms of the number of teams that can get involved in the playoffs, they are about the same.

There are still many teams like the SuperSonics that have begun to look forward to next season.

The same is true for the Blazers, and their simmering fighting spirit has been vented, and now is the time to be listless.

After competing for so long, falling out of the playoff team, young players temporarily lost their goals.

At the beginning of the game, Roy and Aldridge were in a mediocre state, and the Blazers relied entirely on role players to support them in the first half.

Then the Supersonics showed their strength in the third quarter, and the game immediately lost suspense.

Only by face-to-face comparison can we know the difference in player talent. This Yi Jian and Durant, Roy and Aldridge can really make people feel that the supersonic twin stars are stronger.

But sometimes talent doesn't work completely. Two days later, the Sonics were reversed and lost by the Wizards in the final quarter.

The Wizards' small role Roger Mason helped the team overtake the score with five three-pointers in the final quarter, and the Supersonics had no choice but to encounter a small probability event.

Roger Mason is a typical example of how he managed to stay in the league after working hard. He was just an unsecured second-round pick before, wandering around with a basic salary of hundreds of thousands.

This season, he finally made his mark on the bench, and was picked up by the Spurs later, and got a multi-million contract.

Such a player is still only a small role, but if he can stay in the NBA, he is a rich man compared to ordinary people.

This is the charm of the top stage. After working hard, you will have the opportunity to change your life.

From the end of March to the beginning of April, the Sonics are all at home again.

This is also a relatively comfortable period before the end of the regular season.

Yi Jian and other players don't need to think too much now, just train well and play well.

On March 3, the Sonics ushered in the challenge of the Bobcats.

In the case of the opponent's big explosion in the first quarter, the Supersonics stabilized.

They performed well in the second half, and Yi Jian and Durant led the team to reverse the game.

[Help the team win the game, outperform Bobcats rookie Jared Dudley in all aspects, award three points +1, stability +1. 】

After defeating the Bobcats, the Sonics lost another three games in a row.

By the end of the regular season, their players may have been too relaxed.

Yi Jian also seized the last few chances of welfare missions and desperately improved his strength.

[Performance in the game is better than Clippers rookie Al Thornton, reward bounce +1. 】

[The performance of the game is better than that of the Clippers rookie Nick Fizekas, and the reward is +1 in the mid-range shot. 】

[The performance of the game is better than that of the Clippers rookie Al Thornton, and the reward is +1 for ball possession. 】

[The game data is better than the Rockets rookie Aaron Brooks, rewarding speed +1, ball control +1, stability +1. 】

[The game data is better than the Rockets rookie Carl Landry, and the reward is +1 for confrontation. 】

[The game data is better than the Rockets rookie Luis Scola, and the reward is +1. 】

[The game data is better than Rockets rookie Mike Harris, reward +1 for confrontation, +1 for layup. 】

On April 4, the Nuggets, the last opponent of the Seventh SuperSonic home court, visited.

In the previous two matches, the Nuggets easily ravaged them.

It's not just a question of the strength of the two teams, but also a question of style of play.

The Sonics are the main offense, and the Nuggets are also the main offense. The Sonics have some players with good physical fitness, and the Nuggets also have them. Everyone is similar. The Nuggets are stronger than them, and the Sonics can easily overwhelm their opponents in the attack.

So the Supersonics will struggle against other strong teams, and they often lose when they play against the Nuggets.

It's just that sometimes accidents happen to pure offensive teams.

Without a defensive guarantee, you can't win 100% of the game.

Near the end of the season, the Sonics found an opportunity for revenge.

(End of this chapter)