Wang Tu Baye

Chapter 136 The Phoenix Legend
Since the Phoenix Suns joined the NBA in 1968, they have always been known as a strong team in the West, but this strong team has never won a championship. They insist on the small ball style.

The closest to the championship is the two seasons of 1975-1976 and 1992-1993. The Suns reached the finals for the second time, but unfortunately returned home in the end. If this is the case, the Suns can only be called tragic, or passionate, and wonderful. It seems that there is no connection.

Don't worry, let's talk about the other side of the sun. Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is also called Phoenix. It is located in the desert on the west coast of the United States. There is little precipitation and plenty of sunshine all year round. The most famous place here is the desert sunset. Colorful fantasy is worth a visit.

Look at the players the Suns have had, Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, Danny Manning, Leonardo Barbosa, Amare Stoudemire, Kevin Johnson, Boris Diaw, Goran Dragic, Dennis Johnson, Jason Kidd, these players came and went before 2000, and it was dizzying to watch like a horse.

Since the 90s of the last century, they have reached the playoffs for more than ten consecutive seasons, which proves that the Suns have a strong background and extraordinary strength, but almost every time they stop in the first round of the playoffs.

The management of the team has learned from the past every year to overhaul and make up for it, either replacing the leading star, or doing business at a loss. They always feel that the players in the team are not good enough, and the monks outside are even better at chanting scriptures.

Veteran fans must know the allusion to the boy Suns who gave away points. The Suns, who are regulars in the playoffs, are definitely not afraid of any strong opponents. You rank first in the East and West. They play more vigorously. They often beat the top-ranked teams in the regular season, but But it will be followed by consecutive losses to weak teams at the bottom of the ranking.

Therefore, the Suns have many fans in the United States and around the world. The fast breaks like mercury pouring down the ground and the three-pointers are so gorgeous that even the Warriors dynasty of later generations cannot be compared.

As the saying goes, haste makes waste, too much speed leads to failure. The Suns have never found a balance between winning and pleasing the fans. Shou Shou, just play hard, it doesn't matter if you get 115 points, our Suns got 120 points.

Well, the amazing Suns, in the new season of 2000 in history, they achieved a record of 51 wins and 31 losses. They won 8 games in the first 7 games and won 7 consecutive victories. Hey, the only loss was the first game against the vice squad leader of the Western Conference. State Warriors, Robin Hood's reputation is not for nothing.

历史上的那支勇士、2000-2001赛季战绩为17胜65负，毫无悬念抢去西部火车头尾垫底的位置，也只有东部失去乔老板阵痛重建的公牛15胜67负、可以一拼，摆烂谁不会、简单。

So when you play against a crazy team like the Suns, you don't expect your performance to be good, but you can only expect the opponent's gloves to be forgotten in Phoenix. The Suns without touch are a nursery team, and everyone can fight. Victory, and the sun, who feels overwhelming, no one can make a difference, so let's fight for points.

Back on the court, let's take a look at the starting lineup of the Suns sent by coach Scott as follows:

No. 30 center Clifford Robinson is 2.08 meters tall,

No. 31 power forward Sean Marion is 2.01 meters tall,

No. 54 small forward Rodney Rogers is 2.01 meters tall,

No. 0 shooting guard Tony Delk is 1.85 meters tall,

No. 32 point guard Jason Kidd is 1.93 meters tall.

Here, head coach Lenny Wilkens sent the Golden State Warriors starting lineup as follows:
No. 34 center Hakeem Olajuwon is 2.13 meters tall,

No. 3 power forward Donyell Marshall is 2.06 meters tall,

No. 1 small forward Tracy McGrady is 2.03 meters tall,

No. 20 shooting guard Larry Hughes is 1.96 meters tall,

No. 4 point guard Chauncey Billups is 1.91 meters tall.

This time in 2000 was still the traditional big ball era. Every team would have a few 7-footers guarding the basket.

The only exception may be the Suns. Their only center, Robinson, is only 2.08 meters, and this center likes to shoot three-pointers from the outside. Don't talk about it.

So in fact, the player who carries people inside the Suns is often the 2.01-meter Sean Marion. Anyway, the Suns do not have a player who can carry flesh in a tank, only players who can fly, run and shoot. They are so capricious and amazing.

It doesn't matter if you hit me with 2 points inside. I'll pay you back with 3 points. It's a basketball game with more total points than anyone else. That's all.

History tells us that the MVP who plays small ball well, clocks out in the third quarter, and doesn't want to wear a white towel is not a good player.

(End of this chapter)