Legend of Tomorrow

Returning to Phoenix's home court, Guo Xu received the MVP trophy from president David Stern before the start of Game 3 and delivered a speech at the scene.

I want to thank my parents, they are the main reason why I am standing here. Many people used to think that I was not tall enough, but I am very happy that I am standing tall now.

The fans at the scene applauded vigorously together. Since Iverson did not win the MVP in 2001, Guo Xu not only set the record for the youngest MVP, he was also the shortest and lightest MVP winner in NBA history.

Even if he retires tomorrow, he is already a legend in the NBA.

I want to thank my teammates. Without your support, I would not have been able to win this award. We are a family and I spend more time with you than I do with my loved ones.

I would like to thank the coaching staff, management, trainers, team doctors, and fans who have always supported the Suns...

What Guo Xu said was cliche and not humorous. What he wants to thank the most is actually the time loop. He has not been in a loop since 2001, and only two experiences have allowed him to have everything he has now.

After Stern presented the award, he stood aside and looked at Guo Xu quietly. Like many fans, he felt incredible.

In just three seasons, Guo Xu has accomplished what many players cannot do in their lifetimes, including two championships and an MVP, locking in a spot in the Hall of Fame. The start of his career has been brighter than Duncan's first three seasons.

After the game started, the Sun was full of momentum. Guo Xu led the team to lead, winning 123 to 102, with a total score of 2 to 1.

Guo Xu had a huge double-double with 30 points and 16 assists, using pick-and-roll breakthroughs time and time again to score or assist his teammates.

The fourth game continued in Phoenix. The Mavericks lost their home court advantage and fell behind 1-2, making a last-ditch effort to intensify the confrontation. Najera's ferocious foul on Marion almost caused a conflict, and Van Exel also defended against a counterattack. He was sentenced to two free throws and one throw for pulling and pulling Guo Xu.

The Mavericks' method of dealing with Guo Xu was to foul Guo Xu harshly. When players hit the ball, they not only had to knock the ball away, but they also had to inflict pain on him and make him afraid, in order to interrupt his shooting touch.

This trick is indeed effective in interrupting the shooting touch, but Guo Xu can also break through in addition to shooting, and when one-on-one with a defender, if the defender is slower, he will not be able to stop him from shooting, and it is difficult for thugs to do so.

Joe Johnson went crazy this time, playing in the low post and achieving a high shooting percentage from outside three-pointers. He scored a career-high 33 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists in his playoff career, helping the team win by 105 and gain match point. .

Guo Xu scored 18 points and 13 assists.

Even if his touch is average, he can drive the whole team and make the offense smooth.

After winning, Guo Xu's popularity continued to grow. Many fans supported the Suns to win the championship this season and hoped that Guo Xu would have the last laugh. Because this is a miracle, his performance can also be called personal heroism, but he scored less and assisted his teammates.

No one said that he holds the thighs, who counts the thighs of the sun? Marion and Stoudemire? How can these two people be so virtuous?

In Game 5, the Mavericks won at home, and the Suns' role players felt abnormal again, with a score of 92 to 110.

Guo Xu didn't take many shots in this game and was frequently double-teamed. His teammates had many easy singles and open shots that they failed to seize.

Nelson used Van Exel as a double back, and Guo Xu passed a lot of balls to Joe Johnson and Marion. If the mismatch was done well, the Suns would win, but unfortunately both of them were too tough.

During the press conference, Guo Xu was still very relaxed and did not blame his teammates for wasting opportunities. The Mavericks' chances of coming back are too low. In NBA history, there have never been two comebacks from a 1-3 deficit in a single season. Previously, the Magic were overturned 1-3 by the Pistons in the first round.

As expected, the Mavericks players performed poorly in Game 6 and were on the verge of elimination. The pressure was too much.

Nowitzki played 47 minutes, making 5 of 14 shots, 0 of 3 three-pointers, 11 of 12 free throws, and scored 21 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.

The Suns' interior players defend well and have accumulated some experience. In the regular season, Stoudemire, Nene, and Haslem didn't know how to use harsh fouls on the defensive end to interrupt the opponent's shooting touch. They learned it after two rounds in the playoffs, which made them tougher.

The inner surface is relatively rough, not only interrupting the touch, but also almost breaking Nowitzki's hand. Nowitzki's baseline turn and breakthrough was blocked by him with the ball.

The Mavericks also made a lot of defensive moves. Van Exel couldn't guard Guo Xu. During a counterattack, he tripped and bumped his shoulder, pushing Guo Xu out of the sideline and was called a flagrant foul.

If other players were injured due to mishandling, Guo Xu is a parkour master. After losing his center of gravity, he reacted very quickly. He threw the ball and quickly shrunk in the air. After landing, he rolled twice to unload the force. He was not injured at all, but he landed on the ground. It hurt a little when I fell.

This was obviously an off-the-table move devised by the Mavericks players, but it didn't work. Afterwards, Van Exel was booed by the home fans as soon as he got the ball, and his performance in the second half was very poor.

Nene and Stoudemire hit the basket again and again. LaFrentz committed six fouls in the final quarter and left the game. The Mavericks' defense in the penalty area was weak and unable to recover.

At the end of the game, 115-99, the Suns eliminated the Mavericks 4-2 and reached the Western Conference Finals.

The Mavericks players were all dejected when they returned to the locker room, especially Nash, who couldn't guard Guo Xu and was directly responsible for the defeat.

At this time, Mavericks boss Cuban already disliked Nash and secretly decided not to renew Nash's contract after his contract expired in 2004. He feels that if the Mavericks want to win the championship, they must have a good defensive point guard and center.

Many people say that Guo Xu's defense is poor, but after a comparison, it is not difficult to find that Guo Xu's defensive ability is much better than Nash. In terms of preventing breakthroughs from the frame, it is almost impossible for defenders to pass him and can only shoot against him.

Guo Xu scored a game-high 35 points and 8 assists, and restricted Van Exel on the defensive end, allowing him to only score 10 points and 3 assists, shooting 33.3% from the field.

In the game that ended yesterday, the Spurs eliminated the Kings 4-2 and took the lead in advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Reporters asked Guo Xu to talk about his feelings and predict the next round of showdown.

Guo Xu said: I am confident that I will lead the team to win. Both sides have the opportunity to advance. In the regular season, we and the Spurs won two games each.

The reporter asked: The Suns are the youngest team. What do you think is the key to reaching the Western Conference Finals in the first year of reconstruction?

It just relies on momentum. In fact, the Spurs are also a team headed by young players. Duncan is 26 years old this year and is at his peak. Jackson, Parker, and Ginobili are all young. They are the key to the Spurs winning. The veterans provide experience. We also have veterans on the team.”

The Spurs do have several well-known veterans who have played very little time in the playoffs. Steve Smith, Steve Kerr, Kevin Willis, and Danny Ferry are all marginal players and must be rotated every game. It only takes a few minutes to complete the task.

Guo Xu feels that the chance of winning is not low, because the Spurs do not have many rotation players in the playoffs, their offensive power is average, and they rely on defense to win.

In particular, the Spurs lack substitutes inside and rely entirely on the Twin Towers. David Robinson currently only plays 24 minutes and averages 8+7 per game. He has long been unable to be called a star.

Substitute Kevin Willis is a super iron man because he is one of the representatives of the 1984 Diamond Generation and was selected by the Eagles with the 11th pick in the first round of 1984. No matter how good his condition is, he is still a 41-year-old veteran. How can he guard against beasts like Stoudemire and Nene?

As long as the players perform to their due level and combine inside and outside, Guo Xu believes that the Suns can create miracles this year!