NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 185 Entering the MVP List, Bosh Thrombosis

The game is over.

All members of the Heat headed to Charlotte non-stop to challenge the Hornets back-to-back.

Although the game against the Thunder clocked in three quarters, the long-distance flight and bus ride required a bumpy journey, which caused the Heat to be unable to enter the state for a long time.

The condition is quite bad.

But the hard power is here after all. In the middle of the fourth quarter, Xue Liancheng and Uncle Wei both used their strength to once again complete a wave and directly take away the game.

The final score was 91:78.

The team's defense began to show its power, limiting the opponent to less than 80 points.

Spoelstra has created a set of defensive tactics with Gasol as the core, Ibaka, PJ Tucker, and Wade as supplements, and it has gradually taken shape.

Gasol serves as the main frame protector, and Ibaka, who is excellent in running and jumping, assists from the side. The two work together to guard the penalty area.

Now Gasol is at his peak in terms of defensive awareness, defensive skills, physical energy, and lateral steps.

The frame protection effect is definitely one of the best in the league.

But he is not without flaws.

Relatively speaking, his pace is still slow, and his physical talent is not outstanding among inside players, so it will be very difficult when he encounters players with such strong impact.

But with the highly mobile Ibaka, the effect is completely different, and it can perfectly make up for all the shortcomings of Gasol.

Ibaka's physical talent has visibly faded due to the blocking injection in last year's Western Conference Finals. However, despite this, he still has an absolute advantage in running and jumping. Compared with Marcus Morris, who is also a space-based insider, At least in terms of athletic ability, it needs to be a whole new level.

And his shortcomings are exactly Gasol's advantages, such as defensive awareness, defensive skills, and frame protection effect, which are relatively lacking.

Therefore, the partnership between the two can be said to be a match made in heaven, complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses.

PJ-Tucker plays the role of defensive gate, and his main task is to entangle the opponent's perimeter master without interruption.

Small ones like Paul, big ones like James, tall ones like Durant, and P.J. Tucker can all fight against the defense, and the defensive effect is excellent.

Wade is more responsible for assisting defense, and at the same time mainly focuses on the opponent's No. 2 outsider.

Don't underestimate Wade's defense. Now his body is considered to have deteriorated. At his peak, he was able to combine offense and defense. He was very awesome.

As for Xue Liancheng?

Following those shooters or the opponent's defensive heroes, with the evolution of his prediction ability, he can still do this job well.

On the bench, Chalmers and Batum's defense is definitely at an elite level. Although Marcus Morris is average, his single defense is also above the standard.

The Heat's entire important rotation basically has good defensive capabilities.

and so.

On this basis, and through Spoelstra's collaboration, the Heat's defensive efficiency has improved by at least two levels compared to before the trade.

From the middle level of the league, he has become the top player in the league.

In this game, they relied on suffocating defense to suffocate the Hornets.

Kemba Walker made 17 of 4 shots, almost knocking the rim off.

Gerald - Henderson 13 for 4, also very miserable.

Cody Zeller went 8-for-1, which was terrible.

Without Jefferson's containment and outstanding performance, the Hornets probably wouldn't have been able to break 70 points.

Even in the last four minutes, if the Heat maintained that suffocating defense, the Hornets might have scored 60 points.

That's right.

That's the whole game.

Can be imagined.

How terrifying the Heat are with their full defense.

of course.

These are all assumptions.

However, one thing is for sure, that is, even if all members of the Heat are not feeling good, they can still kill the opponent with their super defense.

This is the effect of trading for Gasol, PJ Tucker, Ibaka and others, which virtually improves their fundamentals.

As for where is the upper limit?

That depends on the performance of Xue Liancheng and Wade, that is, the firepower on the offensive end.

The two of them hold up the upper limit of the Heat. Where they can go will be decided by the two of them.

Especially Xue Liancheng.

He is the engine of the Heat, providing a steady stream of power and driving the team forward.

Once he stalls, the entire offensive system will collapse, and everyone will be stuck fighting alone. They may barely be able to get through in the regular season. After all, the team's players are strong enough to maintain their record.

But it's basically very difficult to go far in the playoffs.

This is the importance of the tactical system.

In this game, although Xue Liancheng only scored 16 points, he was still able to send out 12 assists.

With the performance of this game.

He officially entered the ranks of 20+10+5.

He averaged 20.9 points per game, 10 assists per game, and 5.1 rebounds per game, making him a unique backcourt player in the league.

Many media also reported Xue Liancheng's achievement.

Among them, the headline of the "Yahoo Sports" report is the most eye-catching.

"The Strongest Rookie in the New Century—Xue Liancheng"

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After entering the new century, many players have been born who performed phenomenally in their rookie seasons, such as Elton Brand with 20+10, LeBron James with 20+5+5, and Tyreke Evans with 20+ 5+5, Blake Griffin 22+12, they are all very good, both players scored 20+ in their rookie seasons.

But compared with Xue Liancheng, there is still a clear gap.

In terms of pure statistics, Xue Liancheng beats any of them.

Generally speaking, the standard for measuring elite backcourt players is 20+5+5, and the standard for elite-level inside players is 20+10.

Then Xue Liancheng averaged 20 points, 10 assists and 5 rebounds per game, and he is definitely the elite among the elite.

Such explosive data, in any era, is definitely the top existence of the league.

And Xue Liancheng did it in his first season.

not only.

Xue Liancheng's influence on the game is not comparable to theirs.

Now the Heat's offensive system is built around Xue Liancheng. He is the absolute core of the team. Under his control, the Heat's offensive firepower has significantly improved.

At the same time, as an outside player, his efficiency is also amazing, and his shooting rate is infinitely close to the 50 club of 40%+90%+180%.

The most important point is that the above-mentioned players who performed phenomenally in their rookie seasons only achieved such statistics when the team did not pursue a record.

And Xue Liancheng's Miami Heat is a championship team.

The defensive pressure they face and their pursuit of the game are completely different.

and so.

no doubt.

Xue Liancheng is the strongest rookie since the new century.

none of them.

……

This topic has caused countless discussions among fans.

In fact, most people agree.

But there are also a small number of fans who feel that is not the case.

"If James had top stars Wade and Bosh around him to share the defensive pressure in his first season, his data may be better, and then he has the best defensive player Gasol to assist him, and the Cavaliers' record will not be the same. It’s so bad, so teammates are very important.”

"You are so boastful, and you don't even look at who the teammates around Xue Liancheng are. What are James' teammates like?"

"The strongest rookie in the new century? It's hard to see him break through, but he's still the strongest? There's no one yet? It's a no-brainer..."

"Xue Liancheng's vision is indeed good, and his passing skills are indeed outstanding, but in terms of personal strength, can he be ranked high? He is also the strongest..."

These disapproving views are nothing more than saying that Xue Liancheng's teammates are friendly, and Xue Liancheng's real personal strength is not that strong.

And soon some fans asked weakly.

"Is there a possibility that James has top stars like Wade and Bosh beside him, and it is estimated that he doesn't even have 20+5+5 data?"

"Excluding any possibility, if James has top stars around him, his data will definitely not be much better, because James will never play without the ball from beginning to end, and he can only achieve 20+5+ with his core play from the beginning. It’s just the data of 5, otherwise... haha!"

“妈耶！人家薛连城20+10+5，你詹姆斯是多少来着？20+5+5，两者有可比性吗？”

"Xue Liancheng led the Heat to second place in the Eastern Conference. Where did you, James, lead the Cavaliers? People are talking to you about who performed better, and now you mention your teammates to me?"

"The core of the championship team has little defensive pressure? Are you kidding me?"

"Personal efficiency is a magic mirror. The efficiency of the two is not at the same level at all. Xue Liancheng's 50% + 40% + 90% is close to 180 clubs. Your James' overall shooting rate is 41.7%. He shot 18.9 goals, but in exchange for He scored 20.9 points, only 29% from three-point range, and 75% from free throws. The performance of the two is not at the same level, okay?"

"If you didn't make the playoffs in the first season, you said your teammates were not good. How about Xue Liancheng's teammates? Didn't you say Wade and Bosh were shabby last season? Didn't you say you couldn't lead them? Now Xue Liancheng Now that you’ve done it, you said Xue Liancheng’s teammates are ready.”

"The causal relationship is reversed, right? Aren't Wade and Bosh rags in your eyes? How come they have become top stars again? Xue Liancheng achieved second place in the Eastern Conference with these rags, doesn't it prove that Xue Liancheng is extremely Excellent? In your rookie season, you are better than your peak player James..."

"You're right, it was Xue Liancheng's existence that made Wade regain his glory, okay?"

"If you want to say that the most controversial rookie player since the new century is Blake Griffin, then you can barely say it. After all, 22+12, why are you James? Can't make the playoffs, and the efficiency is extremely low. That's it. Do you want to be the strongest too?"

"Whether it's statistics, team record, influence on the team, or personal efficiency, Xue Liancheng crushes them all. I don't know where the controversy is..."

The big mouths were slapped one by one, making those who clamored instantly speechless.

Because these words are facts and there is no way to refute them.

Especially when it comes to last season, my big Zhan Huang honey said that Wade and Bosh were shabby, and pitifully said that I did my best, and my teammates dragged my feet and other remarks, which were very heart-wrenching.

The rags that the peak Emperor Zhan could not carry were actually carried by Xue Liancheng.

What the hell...

It was like a knife, directly inserted into the heart.

And that very night.

The new MVP list has been updated again.

Relying on the huge public opinion fermentation in the past, Xue Liancheng entered the MVP list for the first time this season, and entered fifth place as soon as he entered.

This is the typical cry baby gets milk.

If Xue Liancheng didn't speak out, didn't come out to make his presence felt, and didn't express his dissatisfaction, then he probably still wouldn't have a place on the MVP list.

Because the public opinion was so strong, the media had no choice but to include him.

after all……

If we continue to resist forcefully, we will lose credibility.

But this still attracted ridicule from countless Heat fans.

"30 wins and 12 losses, the third record in the league, the East ranked second, averaging 21+10+5 per game, and it is only ranked fifth, I am so embarrassed."

"How many players have been able to achieve 20+10+5 point guards in the new century? It seems...none of them, and yet they are not respected for this performance. What a shame..."

"How far must Xue Liancheng perform before he can be recognized?"

"A fake list..."

"In terms of statistics, Xue Liancheng is already the best point guard in the league, and his record ranks among the top three in the league, but he is only ranked fifth in the MVP list?"

"This is Chi Guoguo's prejudice. I don't know if it's because of the skin color, Xue Liancheng is a rookie, or something else, but it's very disgusting anyway."

"Look who is in the top four, Curry? I won't go into details. He has the best record in the league and his data is not bad. Ranking first is barely passable. Harden's data is better and his record is also good. Ranking second is understandable. James is third? Why? With a record of 23 wins and 20 losses? Or with 25+7+6? Is he better than Xue Liancheng? It makes no sense... Wo is fourth Hey, the Wizards' record is only 29 wins and 14 losses. Is it better than the Heat? The data is 17+10+4, which is one level worse than Xue Liancheng, right? It's still ahead of Xue Liancheng."

Heat fans are angry for a reason.

The media doesn't respect their stars, that's disrespecting them.

They were completely underestimated. Who could stand it?

Anyway, the Heat fans can't stand it.

But the Heat fans' venting once again aroused the dissatisfaction of me, the great James.

After all, their idol was questioned as not worthy of being ranked third in MVP. How could they accept it?

He immediately launched a counterattack. The reason is: Xue Liancheng has two starting All-Star teammates next to him. Wade can contribute 22 points per game. The other Gasol's statistics are not bad, averaging 16+7+3 per game. The role is even more important. With the help of such teammates, can the Heat's record be worse?

MVP, as the name suggests, is the most valuable player.

The existence of two All-Star teammates shared Xue Liancheng's offensive and defensive pressure, which is equivalent to a three-core driver. Therefore, Xue Liancheng's value is obviously inflated. What's wrong with ranking fifth?

……

How could the Heat be willing to show weakness and start presenting facts and evidence: When James won two consecutive MVPs in 12 and 13, why didn't you talk about the three cores? The Cavaliers are also a team of the Big Three this season. Why can James be ranked next to Xue Liancheng? In terms of record and data, which one of you can stabilize Xue Liancheng? What qualifications do you have to be ranked third?

……

Cavaliers fans counterattacked: You are like a bunch of mad dogs, why don't you bite Wall who is ranked fourth? Just staring at me, King James, don’t you just want to make a fuss? Hot chicken...

……

Heat fans are furious: Who knows who is hot? The younger Big Three team up, but their record is only ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference. They dare to compete for the top three MVPs. How shameless? Do you want to show off your face?

……

This time.

The two sides began to curse.

The scolding between the two parties even became more and more fierce, and the scolding directly became a hot search topic.

Because the Heat and the Cavaliers have an unclear grudge, Xue Liancheng has been brought into trouble since his outstanding performance. Has he replaced James' position?

After all, this is an unavoidable topic.

James came from the Heat and can't get around it no matter what.

As Xue Liancheng plays better and better and the Heat's record gets better and better, even better than last season, people are raising more and more questions. Is James so important to the Heat?

A rookie who just debuted has replaced you as the number one player in the league and played a greater role. You said that you are indispensable to the Heat that won two championships in four years. Who believes it?

People have also upgraded from discussing Xue Liancheng's replacement of LeBron's position to comparing Xue Liancheng and James.

This topic that will never fade, coupled with the previous collisions between the two sides, created sparks. With this MVP battle, fans from both sides exploded.

The abuse is endless...

In the end, it evolved into indiscriminate attacks from both sides, starting from different angles such as appearance, weight, family, settling old scores, telling embarrassing stories, etc. Even the fans began to attack each other personally, with all kinds of unsatisfactory warnings and crazy output.

this day.

On Twitter, almost all the fans of both sides dominated the screen, causing a sensation even greater than Bosh's diagnosis of a pulmonary thrombosis.

That's right.

Not long after the MVP was announced, the Grizzlies officially announced that Bosh was officially reimbursed for the season due to a blood clot in his lungs.

It caused a huge sensation.

Thrombosis in the lungs can cause breathing difficulties, especially for athletes who have to fight fiercely on the field. Once the thrombus expands and blocks the pulmonary artery, it may be life-threatening.

In other words.

Bosh will probably retire as a result.

A champion member, when such a big event happened to an All-Star, one can imagine the sensation it caused. Not only the basketball circle, but also celebrities in the outside circle also prayed and sent blessings to Bosh.

But even though such a sensational incident was far less popular than the passionate exchanges between Cavaliers fans and Heat fans.

From this, one can imagine how fierce and terrifying this scolding battle was.

Cavaliers fans even used Bosh's blood clots to attack the Heat as a dirty team.

"Riley is simply not a human being. He screwed a grizzly bear to death."

"Damn it, the Heat kicked Bosh away mercilessly after using him up. I suggest the league investigate this deal and allow the Grizzlies to return it."

"Made... It's really not a thing to poach someone else's defensive core and send a thrombus player."

"The grizzly bear is so pitiful. He stepped into a sinkhole."

"It should be the Heat's insidiousness that made the Grizzlies miserable."

"Everyone on this Heat team deserves to die..."

In addition to Cavaliers fans who use this to attack the Heat, more fans sympathize with the Grizzlies and Bosh.

"The Grizzlies are finished. After only playing two games, they were immediately reimbursed for the season and even had to retire early. It was really unlucky."

"Grizzly probably wants to die."

"It's hard to say whether you want to die or not, but there will definitely be tears in the Grizzlies management."

"I declare that the Grizzlies have entered the rebuilding period ahead of schedule."

"It's such a pity for Bosh. After finally proving himself, this happened again and his career is over..."

"The Heat's move to trade Bosh is too strange, isn't it? Could it be a conspiracy?"

"It's too late to say anything now, there is nothing we can do... He has already played a few games and passed the physical examination. It is useless to cry out for injustice now."