All I Really Want Is To Play Basketball

"I really just want to hit the iron ()"

By the way, just when the Raptors successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, "Cardinal" Auerbach was still thinking about how to get rid of "the villain" Bird as soon as possible...

In the West, just as Su Feng had expected, the Lakers were dragged into a series by the Mavericks that was very painful for the Lakers.

Although O'Neal's dominance is still unstoppable, Phil Jackson was obviously stunned this time in the face of Nelson's crazy run-and-gun tactics.

With the team leading the Mavericks 2-0, in the third and fourth games, the lack of vigilance of the Lakers was almost the same losing script for two consecutive games.

It has to be said that this year's situation suddenly became brighter for the Raptors.

After returning to Toronto with the team, Su Feng couldn't be happier these past two days when he saw the "good news" coming from various places.

It turns out that Hell difficulty is never just for him.

Because in this era of violence, no one can stay out of it.

It is worth mentioning that while Su Feng and his teammates were waiting patiently for their opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals, on May 15, the results of the lottery ceremony for the NBA 2000 Draft were officially released.

In Su Feng's previous life, as a famous rookie in NBA history, the overall quality of the rookies in the 2000 draft was not high.

However, in this life, after Xiao Yao decided to run for election two years in advance...

As Xiao Yao's brother Feng, even though this year's draft lottery ceremony received less attention, Su Feng is still more concerned about what kind of picks his respective teams that aspire to win the championship will get.

However......

After watching this year's draft lottery ceremony with Xiao Yao in Toronto, Su Feng felt that the world was full of malice towards him...

Philadelphia.

If we say that in the past two years, Raptors fans have been the happiest group in the world...

In the eyes of Philadelphians, they should be the most unlucky group of people in the world.

Well, the king who was supposed to lead them to revival is now wearing the Raptors' No. 23 jersey to help the Toronto people...

In addition, this season, the only "answer" Philadelphia fans hope for is Iverson, who was injured for almost the entire season...

Therefore, for a time, the entire Philadelphia this year was covered with clouds.

Those fans who love the Philadelphia 76ers will never smile again.

However, on May 15, when Pat Krause won the jackpot again in New York, for the Philadelphians who were in despair at this moment, they seemed to see a glimmer of hope again.

Look, how "fair, open and just" the NBA is.

Because after receiving the NBA's No. 1 pick in 1996, this year, the Philadelphia 76ers were once again "lucky" to win the No. 1 pick.

Perhaps, "God" didn't want to see the 76ers who created the miracle of the Black Eight four years ago sink.

Perhaps, "God" felt that the war situation in the east was not tragic enough.

Perhaps, "God" believes that as a human star, Allen Iverson does not have enough help around him.

In short, believe it or not, the Philadelphia 76ers won the No. 1 pick in 2000.

“We’re not going to have a second choice in the draft.

Four years ago, we selected Su from China with the 13th overall pick in the first round.

And four years later, we will also use this No. 1 pick to select Yao from China. "

On the evening of the 15th, Pat Krause, who was interviewed on the plane returning to Philadelphia, couldn't wait to announce their draft plan in a month to the entire North America.

And if his interview is not deceiving people, then, in the words of the excited rabbits, it is...

The history of Chinese basketball will turn a new page in one month.

Because, China will have its first NBA No. 1 pick!

Although, there are still many experts and reporters in the market who believe that the 76ers who are trying to get rid of Su Feng's shadow may not dare to bet on the 19-year-old Xiao Yao...

But for Su Feng, who had an indissoluble bond with Pat Klaus, he knew very well that Klaus was good at everything...

Unfortunately, I just can’t lie.

"Be prepared. Obviously, starting from next season, we will be our opponents." On this day, Su Feng said sincerely, patting young Xiao Yao on the shoulder.

But at this moment, Xiao Yao, who felt that he was still living in a dream, was touching his head and said: "Brother Feng, this can't be true, right?"

Looking at Xiao Yao who was showing off his skills, Su Feng sighed and said, "I have worked with Pat Kraus for two years, and I know his character very well."

"But the number one pick...Brother Feng, this is too..."

Unbelievable?

Obviously, for Xiao Yao now, for a while, he still couldn't accept the reality that he was about to become the No. 1 pick in the NBA.

Because in Xiao Yao's view, a person as popular as Brother Feng is just the 13th pick in the first round of the NBA.

As for Su Feng, he was not surprised at all that this little Yao could become the number one pick even if he participated in the election two years in advance.

Because in this life, after he took the lead in opening the door to the NBA, the league's view of Asian players, especially Chinese players, has changed a lot.

In addition, this year is another famous draft year. Therefore, in Su Feng's view, as long as those NBA scouts are not blind, there is still a high chance that Xiao Yao will become the number one pick.

only......

The Philadelphia 76ers' No. 1 pick.

Yao Ming of the Philadelphia 76ers...

hiss----!

"I don't know how Allen's recovery is going. It seems that I have to invite him to come for special training in the summer."

As the saying goes, only children eat only from their own bowls.

As a mature adult, the steady Su Feng knows very well the importance of eating from the bowl and looking at the pot at the same time.

Therefore, while opening the champagne for Xiao Yao in advance, Su Feng, who always had a long-term vision, had already set his sights on the longer-term future.

There is no doubt that if Iverson can return to his prime next year, paired with Yao Ming...

Those 76ers...

More than just taking off?

Even to put it in a bad way...

If Yao Yao's growth rate can be faster, then the Raptors may not be able to wait for the Celtics to join them in the Eastern Conference Finals.

"Brother Feng, do I still need to go to other teams for trial training?" Looking at Su Feng with a solemn expression, Xiao Yao asked, not knowing whether to be happy or worried for a moment.

After hearing this, Su Feng thought for a while and said, "Go, why not?"

As an old man who has been severely beaten by society, Su Feng knows very well that no matter how kind-hearted a capitalist is, he cannot believe everything he says, so in his opinion, Xiao Yao's next trial training plan must still be based on Duffy's arrangements. conduct.

And in this way, Yao can control his own destiny instead of leaving all his destiny to the Philadelphia 76ers.

"Brother Feng, in terms of sneaker endorsement..."

Looking at Su Feng, who was omniscient and omnipotent and had become a navigation textbook for novices in his mind, Xiao Yao continued to ask.

Listening to Xiao Yao's sincere question, Su Feng smiled evilly, patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Obviously, have you heard of the 'Phenomena' series?"

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Many years from now, if you want to ask, in the minds of Chinese fans, when did the heyday of Chinese basketball begin...

In Su Feng's opinion, it's probably now.

The year 2000 is destined to be the most important year in the history of Chinese basketball.

Because in this year, Chinese player Su Feng unprecedentedly became the youngest player in NBA history to win the regular season MVP.

In addition, on May 15, 2000, the 76 people who won the jackpot announced their answers to the world in advance.

It is worth mentioning that although the basketball competition of the Sydney Olympics will not start for several months, as early as May 2000, the Chinese men's basketball team's winning odds were already ranked second.

For a time, the happy rabbits have even begun to plan how to watch NBA games next season.

There is no doubt that compared with four years ago when Su Feng first entered the NBA, today, four years later, with the development of the Internet, the huge Chinese market has completely appeared in front of the NBA.

And as various sponsors from China came one after another, the "God" who was controlling all this behind the scenes also showed a happy smile in New York.

Facts have proved that in the NBA, the most traveled path is Stern's routine.

In fact, as early as April this year, after the 76ers expressed their strong desire for Yao Ming, Stern had already written the script in secret.

To put it bluntly, how could Pat Krause be lucky enough to win two No. 1 picks in four years?

Don't believe it if you tell me.

No matter how the draft was drawn on May 15, 2000, Pat Krause and his Philadelphia 76ers could only get the No. 1 pick.

If you know enough about the history of the NBA, especially the history after Stern took over the league, you will find that basically behind every classic NBA story, there is Stern. The shadow of grace exists.

And the most amazing thing is that it is different from the joke in the future that he thinks he has directed a masterpiece...

Stern can always return the stage he carefully set up to the athletes on the field at the most appropriate time.

Whether it’s Lower Merion’s Crouching Dragon and Phoenix, or the newly rising Kamai brothers...

A diverse coalition is what Stern wants.

Therefore, how could Iverson, as an idol of African Americans, be forgotten by this little Jewish old man?

As a large city in the eastern United States, Stern knew that desperate Philadelphia needed hope.

As the first American city that the Rabbits have fallen in love with since they learned about the NBA, Philadelphia is precisely the city that favored Yao Ming the most in this year's draft.

So, is there a better scenario than sending Yao Ming to Philadelphia?

Well, after Pat Krause spoiled the results of their draft to the United States in advance, the entire Rabbit family is now completely immersed in joy.

Look, two years ago, you kicked away a king from China, but now, you are about to welcome a giant from China. If you don't cherish it, who can you blame?

Tsk——!

Just perfect.

Of course, compared to this almost perfect script, Stern is currently more concerned about the fierce battle between the Eastern and Western Conference semifinals.

In the east, the "evil disciples" still failed to defeat the counterattack of the "mentor".

Relying on Duncan's solid performance in the last two games, the Celtics finally won two games in a row, eliminated the Pacers with a score of 4 to 2, and met the Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year.

In the West, young cowboys still need time to settle.

O'Neal, who was eager for a championship, and Kobe, who was also eager for a championship, played an OK connection that Lakers fans will never forget in games 5 and 6. The Lakers also eliminated the Mavericks with a score of 4 to 2. , joined the Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals.

At this point, only the last three BO7s are left in the playoffs to determine the winner.

Are they the arrogant Raptors trying to defend their title?

Or are they planning to avenge their past humiliation and revive the Lakers this year?

Or are they the Celtics who have learned from the past and tried to break the monopoly of the king?

And the Blazers, who are ambitious and ambitious, led by Pippen, the former number one small forward in the league?

Toronto, after a week-long break, will take the lead in the test two days later, on May 21, with the Raptors.

According to the rules, the Eastern Conference finals are still in the 22111 format, with the Raptors playing home first and then away.

Before the game, after leading the team to Toronto, Auerbach, the actual coach behind the Celtics, expressed his confidence in defeating the Raptors in an interview.

Because this year is not only the year when Su Feng and O'Neal leapt over the dragon gate, but it is also the year when Duncan has grown most rapidly.

In addition, the growth of Ray Allen and Marbury and the addition of Artest also gave Auerbach hope of defeating the Raptors.

Of course, in his words, Auerbach also expressed his dissatisfaction with people paying too much attention to Su Feng and O'Neal.

Because in this coach's view, when people discuss the best players in the league today, they should also discuss Duncan together.

And it seems to be to make the cardinal even more sour...

On the 21st, at the Toronto Flight Center Arena, the Raptors uniform staff once again held a coronation ceremony for Su Feng.

Unlike previous coronations held in Detroit...

This time, Su Feng not only received the Podolov Cup again amid the worship of 20,000 fans at the scene, but also, DJ Martin's introduction to him lasted for more than 10 minutes for the first time.

Well, now, standing in front of you is... (omitting ten thousand words here)

The future number one player in NBA history, Su Feng!

All in all, after this grand coronation ceremony, the morale of the entire Raptors team was extremely high.

And similarly, the anger level of the opposing Celtics players...

It was also filled to the extreme. UU Reading www.uｕkanshu.netｔ

"Perhaps one day, Boston fans will lose confidence in the Celtics and the NBA, because to this day, we have not been able to fulfill our fans' promise to return to the top of the game.

But I think that is definitely not today.

Maybe one day, we will find that after giving everything we have, we are still doing nothing.

But that was definitely not today.

Today, the Boston Celtics will fight the Toronto Raptors in a bloody battle!

Let us step onto the court and show the people in Toronto our anger through actions! "

On the Celtics bench, before the game started, Celtics coach Miller Carr looked at his disciples and said.

As a researcher in this league who has studied John Davis for a whole year, after putting aside all the outside world's stereotypes about Davis, I have to say that Karl has indeed grown.

And just when Karl ignited the fighting spirit of the Celtics players through his speech, almost the same scene was playing out on the Raptors' bench...

"I have a dream......"

Looking at his lovely disciples, Davis, the legendary coach of a generation, secretly took out the script he had memorized all night before the players were ready to take the field.

Then, there is no more.

Because tonight, the Raptors will fight for honor!

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PS: Phew, I haven’t been so ashamed of being a middle school student for a long time! But this chapter is indeed very consistent with reality and the era!

PS2: Let me give you a PY book, "I Just Want to Be Self-Reliant" written by Zhongqiu Mingyue. Well... I have to say that the titles of the starting points are really amazingly similar.

PS3: Thank you all for the various rewards. I will compile the reward list tomorrow and thank you one by one!