All I Really Want Is To Play Basketball

30th, Portland.

As the most money-burning team in the entire league during this period...

No bragging, no blackmail, even James Dolan, who will be responsible for providing "activity funds" to the league in the future...

In front of Paul Allen, he could only recognize him as a younger brother.

This season, if you look at the salary statistics of each team in the league, you will find that the Blazers' total salary is so dazzling.

You know, the NBA salary cap at the moment is just over 40 million...

However, the total salary of the Trail Blazers is as high as 70 million + US dollars.

Look, what does it mean to be so arrogant, and what does it mean to be humble?

To quote ESPN’s original words:

The total salary of this Blazers can almost support two Raptors.

Of course, compared with the future Knicks who "have a lot of money and are stupid"...

Although the current total salary of the Trail Blazers leads the league, based on their record this season, they are indeed the top team in the Western Conference after the Lakers.

The only difference from the Blazers in Su Feng's memory may be that this Blazers are, in a sense, stronger than the Blazers from the same period in history that he remembers.

Because some surprises occurred during the team's sale of Leder in the summer, which caused the Hawks, who originally planned to trade the team's outside core Steve Smith with the Trail Blazers, to have doubts about Leder's character... .

Therefore, after some difficult negotiations with Mike Dunleavy, the Blazers finally had to use Brian Grant and Greg Anthony in a package to exchange for Smith.

In this way, aside from the team's instability, Su Feng felt that the Blazers' lineup structure was more complete.

Because although Grant is a very capable power forward, there is another player of the same type in the Trail Blazers called...

Rasheed Wallace.

In Su Feng's previous life, who knows how many players with overlapping functions the Blazers had in the paint during this period.

Therefore, Mike Dunleavy had no idea that of the two transactions he made this summer, one that he thought was a big profit actually turned out to be a loss, and the other one that he thought was a big loss actually made a profit. arrive.

And this might be...

That's what is called fate.

Rose Garden Arena.

After the players of the two teams finished warming up, the big screen on site showed the starting lineups of the two teams tonight.

Raptors: Ben, O'Brien, Su Feng, Carter, Tracy McGrady.

Trail Blazers: Sabonis, Wallace, Pippen, Smith, Stoudemire.

From a lineup perspective, this Blazers are indeed a luxury team.

Because in addition to the five starting players, there are also powerful players such as Schrempf, Leder, and Bunchy Wells sitting on their bench.

In addition, there are Williams and Bryant, the two shark-killing tools that the Raptors assisted the Trail Blazers in the summer.

All in all, compared to a few years from now...

Paul Allen was relatively lucky during this period.

Because at this moment, he has spent the money, but at least he can still make a sound.

But wait a few years...

Paul Allen could only keep getting bad news one after another from the team doctor and the court.

"Hey, today's game is interesting.

If I remember correctly, after the 1997/98 season, Stoudemire left the Raptors...

That was a cry, a fuss, and a hanging, which finally forced the Raptors to send the food to Portland.

But who would have thought, good guy, turn around and the Raptors will become the championship next year. "Datianchao TV station, when doing a pre-match preview, Director Zhang couldn't help but complain.

“So this is what we often call fate playing tricks on people.

Perhaps Stoudemire himself could not have imagined that after he left, the Raptors would become the most popular team in the entire NBA in the second year. "Besides, Director Sun also echoed.

"This is the truth. Even Stoudemire himself must not be convinced.

After all, you just became the championship after I left. Doesn't this mean that there was something wrong with my choices and judgments at the time? "Director Zhang said with a smile.

"But having said that, the Trail Blazers and Raptors are indeed two teams with a close relationship.

Because Jermaine O'Neal, who is currently playing for the Raptors, was acquired by the Raptors in a trade this summer. "Director Sun said.

"That's why I said this game is interesting, because both O'Neal and Stoudemire definitely want to prove themselves through this game." Director Zhang said.

Listen, what is the most professional explanation?

To be honest, Su Feng couldn't hear the commentary from Datianchao TV, otherwise he would have called Director Zhang an expert.

Because of this game, Su Feng could sense Stoudemire's high fighting spirit from the next half during the pre-game warm-up.

Unfortunately......

In basketball games, sometimes fighting spirit alone is of no use.

On the court, after Sabonis made the first attack for the Trail Blazers, facing Tracy McGrady, who was several sizes bigger than himself, Stoudemire quickly felt that the world was full of malice towards him.

Because I think back then, when Tracy McGrady first entered the league...

In the Raptors, it is McGrady who is responsible for carrying Stoudemire's bags.

However, times have changed.

The current Tracy McGrady is no longer what he used to be.

In the high position, Stoudemire, who was completely covered by McGrady, almost made a mistake.

Because he knew that Stoudemire's finishing rate under the basket was not high, McGrady directly followed him tonight.

Anyway, even if I get passed over by this "little flying squirrel", it won't be a problem.

Because after this guy breaks through, he will most likely either help or throw the blame.

On the court, after a battle of wits with Tracy McGrady for a while, Stoudemire passed the ball to Pippen on the wing as expected.

have to say......

Although Mr. Pi has left the Bulls, as an excellent successor, it is obvious that he has not forgotten his own job.

Of course, teasing is all joking. On the court, when facing off against Mr. Pi, Su Feng had no intention of underestimating his opponent.

Because in this life, he accepted the advice of the "old gangster" in the 1997/98 season, Pippen, who was not bound by a foot injury, was not the salary burden Su Feng had in his original time and space.

This season, Pippen averaged 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. Whether in terms of statistics or performance on the court, he is definitely worthy of his annual salary of 7.5 cents.

only......

After Mr. Pi has proven time and time again that he can still play, the pressure on the Bulls management is now increasing...

Because how could Krause and Leinsdorf imagine that even if Jordan and Pippen left the Bulls, they could join forces to slap the Bulls in the face?

On the court, in this attack, Pippen showed his experienced side.

Facing Su Feng's defense, Mr. Pi first feinted backwards, then turned directly in the opposite direction and completed an extremely difficult flip.

Swish——!

0 to 2.

It is worth mentioning that after scoring the goal, perhaps it was out of jealousy over Su Feng's various "shows of affection" with Jordan last season...

It might also be because of resentment towards Su Feng, who is currently called the number one small forward in the league. In short, Pi Erye was so excited about the ball that he almost smashed his own chest.

"So you are the number one small forward in the NBA?

This is really a big joke! "

As we all know, English is broad and profound, so after translating it in Chinese, when retreating from defense, this is roughly what Pippen wanted to express to Su Feng.

However, just when Pippen thought his words would touch Su Feng's heart...

But he noticed that Su Feng's expression was not only not angry at all, but even...

He even gave himself a "kind" smile!

At this moment, Pippen felt that Su Feng's brain must be Watt.

Because for Pippen, who was familiar with Su Feng's calculating character...

Su Feng, who is so rational, is not Su Feng at all.

All right......

Maybe Su Feng back then would have repaid him with trash talk after being scolded by Pippen.

But for Su Feng, who has long outgrown the vulgar taste of trash talk, at this moment, he just wants to say to Pippen:

Scotty, I didn’t expect that after so many years, you are still the same Scotty.

On the court, the Raptors attacked. According to the tactics formulated before the game, McGrady handed the ball to O'Neal after halftime, and this cute iron-blooded bubble dragon organized the offense.

Tonight, in order to help O'Neal Jr. build confidence, Davis also formulated a reasonable set of sewer tactics for him.

Because he has certain long-range strike capabilities, O'Neal, who holds the ball in the high post, can easily pull out the Blazers' inside line.

On the court, Su Feng's ghostly figure suddenly activated, and in an instant, Pippen felt that all his youth was back.

Look, this nostalgic chase!

On the court, chasing Su Feng who jumped repeatedly...

Don't mention how much Pippen wanted to give Su Feng an elbow.

Because Pippen never expected that four years later, the boy who almost broke his legs would still not change at all...

Perhaps, this is what is called not forgetting the original intention!

Boom——!

In the penalty area, after using a reverse run to bypass Mr. Pi, Su Feng, who received O'Neal's reverse hook, did not give Sabonis a chance to defend.

Before the "roof of the world" could return to defense, Su Feng scored the ball with a cool throw.

2 to 2.

"Hey, what's interesting about the Raptors today is that O'Neal Jr. went to the high position to provide support." Director Zhang said with a smile on CCTV.

“This also indirectly proves Su Feng’s comprehensiveness.

Because he can not only play with the ball, but also without the ball, especially his running without the ball, it doesn't matter who passes the ball. "Besides, Director Sun said.

Director Zhang: "..."

One thing to say, Director Zhang never expected that Director Sun would be able to boast about Su Feng this time.

And what frightens Director Zhang the most is...

After thinking about it carefully, you actually couldn't find any fault with what Director Sun just said.

Because judging from the slow-motion replay, Su Feng's reverse run just now was indeed a textbook.

On the court, Blazers head coach Dunleavy was a little dissatisfied with Su Feng being able to score points so easily.

This season, the Trail Blazers have conceded only 91.5 points per game, making them one of the best defensive teams in the league. Therefore, in Dunleavy's view, even if Su Feng wants to score points, he has to let him peel off his skin. OK.

only......

Dissatisfaction is dissatisfaction, because the player responsible for defending Su Feng just now was Pippen, so no matter how much dissatisfaction Dunleavy had, he had to hold it back first.

After all, as one of the pioneers' thighs, Pippen is no longer the hardworking and hard-working fool he once was.

On the court, it was the Blazers' turn to attack.

Similar to most traditional teams during this period, pressing the offensive pace and playing positions is the main way for this Blazers to score.

In this attack, Stoudemire put the ball in the hands of Wallace, hoping that Wallace would educate O'Neal Jr., the former Blazers water fountain keeper.

As a result, Stoudemire dared to pass the ball with his front foot, and Wallace was double-teamed by the Raptors with his back foot.

In desperation, Wallace had no choice but to score the ball.

And although Smith hit a mid-range shot while unmarked on the wing, the Raptors players didn't seem to take it to heart.

In turn, the Raptors attacked, and this time O'Neal took the initiative to raise a high position to create a wall for McGrady.

Because O'Neal blocked the ball very well and dismantled it beautifully, Wallace had no choice but to wipe Stoudemire's ass.

On the court, after receiving McGrady's pass, O'Neal Jr. did not hesitate and shot a jumper from the high post.

4 to 4.

Turning around, the Blazers took up positions. This time, Erye Pi failed to break through Su Feng.

And after Pippen's dry pull missed...

In the Raptors' penalty area, Ben and Carter got stuck together, helping O'Neal Jr. easily pick up the rebound.

At this moment, a scene that surprised the fans at the Rose Garden Stadium appeared on the court...

Because for the Raptors, after picking up the rebound, O'Neal dribbled the ball through half court by himself!

And the most amazing thing is that when faced with Stoudemire's flying tackle, O'Neal Jr. actually used a behind-the-back dribble to leave him behind.

"Hoho, a one-stop fast attack from Jermaine!

This is the Raptors, you can never use common sense to judge how their next attack will be launched! "

TNT TV station, seeing this scene, Smith exclaimed.

And on the court, after scoring 4 points in a row, he looked back at his teammates who had great trust in him...

O'Neal has never felt stronger than he did tonight.

If he continues to stay in the Trail Blazers, O'Neal knows that even if he plays another 500 games, he will not be able to play an offense like the one just now.

But in the Raptors, not only can he play however he wants, but if he doesn't play unrestrainedly enough, he will be despised by his teammates...

Especially tonight, when he learned about the tactics that Coach Davis had tailored for him before the game, O'Neal had the urge to die for those who knew him.

"Relax, you are our protagonist tonight!"

In addition, before this game starts, can you believe that Su Feng, the boss of this team and the number one perimeter player in the NBA, is willing to be a green leaf for him?

To be honest, this kind of divine treatment tonight, UU Reading www.uukanshu． Net, even an "old gangster" has not gotten it a few times.

Therefore, in O'Neal's opinion, if he cannot perform convincingly in this game, then he can really announce his retirement directly.

So, after looking up and scanning the arena where I had stayed for three years...

Little O'Neal, who raised the corners of his mouth slightly, raised his hands and clenched his fists, and let out a roar that resounded through the dome!

Listen up, people of the Rose City!

At this moment, standing in front of you is:

The defending champion Toronto Raptors' No. 7...

Jermaine O'Neal!

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