Legend of Tomorrow

? At the post-game press conference, Joe Johnson, who became the center of attention, still had a cold expression during the interview, but he changed from his normal expression and said a lot of things and felt a lot.

Only then did the teammates discover that this guy could also talk, but he usually didn't have that many thoughts.

In Joe Johnson's view, being selected as an All-Star this season and scoring 50+10 in a game is already very successful. He has no ambition to become a superstar, and he is only a long-term, high-paying contract away from a successful life.

His mother taught him from an early age not to talk to strangers casually, to stay away from all dangerous things, and not to be arrogant. Over time, his character eventually became like this. He was always low-key and humble, unchangeable by other people's attitudes, and even seemed a little indifferent and withdrawn.

He never yells or orders others to do anything. In a sense, he lacks leadership qualities...

The reporter asked him how he got to where he is today, and Joe Johnson especially thanked his mother.

My mother was a nurse in a mental hospital. One night a patient attacked her and she was slightly injured. I was very sad at the time and didn't want her to risk her job anymore. But if she didn't work, it would be difficult for the family to live. . At that time, I swore that I would not let her get hurt again. I would become a professional player, make a lot of money, and let my mother leave that damn mental hospital!

Life is like climbing a mountain. The most important thing is to set a height for yourself first. If you only set your life goal halfway up the mountain, you will never reach the top of the mountain.

According to statistics, 34% of black NBA players come from poor families, and Joe Johnson is among them. It is much more difficult for him to enter the NBA than the 66% of players who come from the middle or upper class.

Players from the bottom such as Iverson, LeBron and Joe Johnson have achieved great success and become top figures in the league. The hard work, blood and tears they have put in, the difficulties they have overcome and the temptations they have overcome are far better than those from well-off families and starting lines ahead of them. Those players deserve more admiration.

Joe Johnson's motivation is money. He has average talent, but he insists on training hard. Even on weekends when he is in school, he stays in the gym to practice. He firmly believes that as long as he perseveres, he will be able to excel.

Hard work pays off. As long as you work hard, you will be rewarded in any industry. Even playing games, if you are addicted, you can play better than others.

However, it will be difficult for Joe Johnson to stay in the Suns. He will want to be the core of a weak team. Such a team will definitely pay more. After the end of a big contract, he may also sign a second high-paying long-term contract. .

His mentality is still different from his previous life.

Because he already has a championship ring and has no regrets in his career.

Joe Johnson thanked his teammates and coaches, especially Guo Xu. He taught me a lot. He is a great leader. As long as his teammates ask him for advice, no matter who it is, he will tell me the secret of his success. We have all improved because of it.

He said this unintentionally, and it was a good advertisement for the Suns.

Teammates and coaches also praised Joe Johnson, saying he was worthy of the All-Star nod.

Especially Marion is the most convinced of this. The two of them often duel in the team. It becomes more and more difficult for him to defend. The opponent is improving, but he relies on his body to play and rest on his laurels.

Marion was relieved when he learned that Joe Johnson wanted to leave. Stoudemire's tactical status in the team this season has surpassed him. If Joe Johnson continues to play like this, he might be the fourth leader next year. People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places. No one can bear the decline of his status year by year.

Guo Xu said in an interview: I have always been very lucky. I joined the Lakers when I first entered the league, and then joined the Suns. Every time I was surrounded by a group of outstanding teammates, so I achieved amazing results. I know that because of this Many fans like me for this, and many people compare me to Jordan, but I really cannot do without the support of my teammates, and these achievements belong to everyone.

The reporter asked: What do you think of Joe Johnson?

On the offensive end, he can do everything, shoot, break through, assist. He can make other teammates better, always make the right choice, and he will not attack when there is a bad opportunity. He can create a triple threat on the court. . He will definitely be selected as an All-Star in the future.

D'Antoni said: The Suns have many outstanding players, and everyone must share the ball. Just looking at the data, people will not understand how good Joe is. He is already one of the best swingmen in the league.

Now that Joe Johnson is being promoted, it is no longer possible for the Suns to renew his contract at a lower price in the summer.

Brian Colangelo was not angry. He believed that it was not worthwhile to renew Joe Johnson's contract with the maximum salary. The previous contract was a premium. Just looking at the statistics and role with the Suns, Joe Johnson is a role player.

When Guo Xu was about to help Joe Johnson brush up the data, he had already said hello to Brian in advance. The two were friends and there was nothing they couldn't say.

Brian thought about signing and then trading, but Guo Xu rejected it, because if a team is willing to offer Joe Johnson a maximum salary, the contract is too big, and if he signs and then trades, there will definitely be a high-paid player from the other team as a bargaining chip. It will lock up the Suns' future salary space.

It is even less likely that a rebuilding team will use high-ranking rookies or multiple draft picks as bargaining chips. In this way, the Suns might as well hold up Joe Johnson so that they can gather and disperse easily. This is just like the Lakers' treatment of Guo Xu back then. They knew they couldn't keep him, but they wouldn't deliberately suppress his data.

With the salary space left by the Suns, they can easily sign a mid-level swingman in the summer to replace the vacancy left by Joe Johnson. There is never a shortage of swingmen in the free market, only insiders.

Even if they don't sign in the free market, the Suns' swingman is not weak.

Josh Howard has improved this season and can be the second offensive point with the ball; Bell is a 3D player; Ariza is still guarding the water dispenser. His usual training performance is not bad, but his shooting is not good enough, so except for garbage time Opportunity to play.

Guo Xu is a reborn player. As long as he has a say in the Suns, he can acquire new stars with potential and suitable for the system through signings or trades. There are too many people who can pick up the slack.

In addition, the Suns still have two draft picks in the summer of 2005. It wouldn't be too bad to select two more rookies. The quality of this rookie class is also very high.

Joe Johnson's high score also had other effects. After the game, there were signs of a resurgence of black blame on the Internet. They finally caught some of Guo Xu's black spots, saying that he was overrated because of his data and assists.

The scapegoats have long concluded that the Suns' good record is not due to Guo Xu, but because the team's lineup is too strong. With a team of All-Stars, it won't be much different if another star leads the team. Now when Guo Xu is interviewed, he admits that his teammates are great, and he is convinced.

Of course, this truth is not recognized by the public. What the scapegoats receive online is contempt and ridicule. A group of pot secrets used Guo Xu's record before joining the Suns as an example and Joe Johnson's previous data as an example. They said that Stoudemire, Nene, Howard and others were all drafted rookies, which is irrefutable.

The more Guo Xu praises his teammates, the more popular he is. Most people think he is humble. Even neutral fans think this person is sincere and will not take all the credit.

Winning is the result of the star, but the kind of star that takes the blame for a loss is the kind of star that people hate.

The advantage of the NBA's success-only theory is that the scapegoats will never get the upper hand until the Suns become a bad team and rebuild...