warrior godfather

Chapter 529 The beginning of a new era

"We also need to see Yi Jianlian's contribution to the Warriors' title defense. Although he is not the main force of the Warriors, he has been an important member of the rotation since he joined the Warriors. He also has a stable playing time in the playoffs. In an average of 16.7 minutes per game, he scored 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks. His performance was very good..."

As Huaxia's commentator, Yang Yi and the three naturally still have to focus on the Huaxia players.

They praised Yi Jianlian's performance. In their mouths, Yi Jianlian's performance was not even worse than the Warriors' starters. Without him, the Warriors would not even be able to win the championship. "This kind of words.

After Yi Jianlian, the three talked about Curry. Yu Jia looked at the freshly released data and said:

"Curry played 37 minutes today, shot 16 of 8, 9 of 4 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, got a triple-double of 23 points, 14 assists, 10 rebounds and 2 steals, with only 3 turnovers. He flanked Curry, so he didn't score many points, but he revitalized the offense of the whole team. This is also Curry's first triple-double in the playoffs. Congratulations to Curry!"

At this time, the staff had already set up the high platform to receive the awards, and the O'Brien Cup was carried in. David Stern, with silver hair, walked into the arena with a smile, waving his hands around, and he was followed by the same crowd. Bill Russell with silver hair and glasses.

The fans at the scene responded with cheers. They were not interested in David Stern or Bill Russell, but the appearance of the two represented that the Warriors were about to receive the championship trophy, which made Warriors fans extremely excited.

Many older fans are already in tears. They cried when they won the championship last year. This year, they still do.

No one understands the pain of supporting a team with too much weight better than them, especially after seeing the Warriors' short-lived glory days.

These old fans once thought that the Warriors could not even go back to the original "run-tmc" era, but they did not expect that the Warriors would have a day to win the championship, and after winning the championship, there would be a day to defend the title.

The great sense of happiness impacted their hearts, making them act completely differently from the young fans around them.

While weeping with joy, they couldn't help but have bolder ideas.

Maybe... two consecutive championships is not the end?
……

David Stern stepped onto the podium, the entire Warriors team had already gathered on the high platform, and Mark Baum was also present as a shareholder of the team, talking to Zhang Yu beside him.

"Ronan, I really didn't expect that I won two rings before I saw the Pacers win the championship. Why do you think the Pacers' luck is so bad?" Mark Baum said with emotion. Still brooding over the Pacers' lack of a crown.

In fact, in the 1970s, the Pacers had won three championships in the ABA, but at that time the NBA and the ABA had not yet merged, and the ABA championship was not recognized by people, so the Pacers still had no championship.

Zhang Yu smiled and said:

"You should ask Ron Artest this question."

Mark Baum gritted his teeth and said:
"Don't mention this idiot! If it weren't for him, the Pacers might have won the championship! Forget it, at this time, I'm going to think about what the Pacers are doing..."

At this time, David Stern came to Zhang Yu, hugged him, held Zhang Yu's hand, and said with a smile:

"Congratulations, Ronan, you have created a very good team. The achievements of the Warriors are amazing. If all the owners are as capable as you, the NBA will be the largest league in the United States in a short time. .”

"Thank you, it's all thanks to my players. It's their hard work on the court that brought us this championship trophy... I also want to thank the league. I didn't forget that today is our home court." Zhang Yu blinked Blinking, said.

David Stern paused, the smile on his face unchanged:
"This is what the league should do. Every team that plays at home will get the treatment it deserves, without exception..."

"I agree with this very much, especially after the change of the competition system of the finals next year." Zhang Yu said with a smile.

David Stern's eyes flashed:
"It seems that Ronan, you have full confidence that the Warriors will continue to enter the Finals next year."

Zhang Yu smiled confidently:
"Of course, we are a vigorous team. Nothing can defeat us. We have overcome the difficulties of G3 and G4. What is there to be afraid of?"

David Stern nodded:
"I'm looking forward to seeing what the Warriors do next season... Now, let me present you with the championship trophy."

He took the microphone from Doris Burke, a famous female reporter and commentator of ESPN, and said:
"Guys, we are here today to witness a great contest, thank you Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat for bringing such an exciting game to the world, 217 countries, 47 languages, conveying their The enthusiasm and excitement of the game represent the superhuman talent and skill of NBA players!"

He paused and continued:

"Thanks to the Miami Heat for such a great season...but there can only ever be one team for the championship, there is only one winner tonight, and there is only one NBA championship for the year, let's congratulate us for winning two consecutive championships This team - the Golden State Warriors!"

"Warriors—Warriors—"

"we are the champion!!"

The cheers at the scene suddenly became louder, but David Stern's voice did not stop because of this:
"Let me congratulate Warriors owner and head coach Ronan Zhang, as well as Mark Baum and Larry Riley, and the entire Warriors staff, coaching staff, and most importantly, the extraordinary Warriors players . . . Represents tenacity and extraordinary, all of which will be remembered by time. Finally, we would like to congratulate all the fans from the Bay Area, let us hand over the trophy to the Warriors! (Note)”

"Ooooh! We are the champions!"

"Yeah!"

After David Stern's voice fell, the Warriors fans completely let go of their suppressed voices. He handed the microphone to Doris Burke, leaned down with some difficulty, picked up the O'Brien Cup, and handed it to Zhang Yu and Mark - Baum.

Zhang Yu took the trophy and held it up high. The Warriors players put their hands up, and the ribbons and fireworks floated down from the sky at the right time, embellishing this magnificent and grand celebration.

Doris Burke waited for a while before coming to Zhang Yu's side and asked:
"Coach Z, what do you think of the opponent in this finals? In your opinion, what is the key to victory?"

After she finished speaking, she handed the microphone to Zhang Yu's mouth. Zhang Yu pondered for a moment, then said with a smile:

"First of all, I want to pay tribute to the Heat. Coach Spoelstra is a very good head coach. They also have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, etc. It's an honor to be able to beat such a super team."

Zhang Yu paused for a moment, but Doris Burke didn't take back the microphone. She knew that this was just nonsense.

"However, we are a stronger team, we have better stars, we have played more advanced tactics and cooperated more tacitly, so we are the final winners. The key to winning is that we have Stephen. There is no doubt that he is now the best basketball player on the planet, he dominated the finals, and will continue to rule! Two consecutive championships are definitely not our end, and I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Warriors fans in the Bay Area, the United States, China and the world Promise, we will not stop, we will create a dynasty that belongs to the Warriors!"

"Coach-Z! Coach-Z!"

"Ronan, you are the greatest head coach!"

"We have the best boss, oh, we have the best boss!"

Zhang Yu's words aroused enthusiastic responses, and all Warriors fans knew who the Warriors rose to be.

Curry is the Warriors' only superstar, but if Zhang Yu had acquired another team instead of the Warriors, it would have been impossible for the Warriors to own Curry.

Everyone knows the story of Zhang Yu and Curry. Curry can be said to be cultivated by Zhang Yu. He came to the Warriors because of Zhang Yu. Zhang Yu is the most important reason for the rise of the Warriors!

Doris Burke took back the microphone with a smile:
"Okay, thanks for Coach Z's answer. Next, the president of the NBA, Mr. David Stern, will present the Bill Russell Cup!"

After speaking, she handed the microphone to David Stern.

David Stern came over from the side, took the microphone, and held a note in his hand. Behind him was the legendary superstar Bill Russell holding a trophy.

David Stern looked left and right, and beckoned to Bill Russell:
"Come on, Bill... the next person in charge of awarding the Bill Russell Cup is a true legend who played for the Celtics for 13 years, won 11 championships, and retired with the Celtics, Bill- Russell!"

Bill Russell bent over slightly, with a smile on his face, and waved his hands around, attracting a burst of moderate responses.

But then, the sound suddenly became louder, and Curry came to Bill Russell with the championship trophy in one hand.

He shook hands with Bill Russell, who lowered his head and smiled:

"Stephen, we meet again."

David Stern continued:
“……他每场可以得到30分，外加9次助攻、5个篮板、1次抢断，2012-2013赛季NBA总决赛最有价值球员——将被连续第二次授予斯蒂芬-库里！”

Bill Russell smiled and handed the trophy to Curry:

"Congratulations, young man, you are creating a legend."

"No, you are the real legend. I will follow in your footsteps and continue to work hard." Curry said humbly.

Then, he took the FMVP trophy from Bill Russell and held it high with one hand.

"MVP! MVP!"

"Curry! Curry!"

In the CCTV5 studio, Yu Jia said loudly:

“恭喜库里获得NBA2012-2013赛季FMVP奖杯！在这六场总决赛中，库里场均可以得到30.3分9.3助攻5.5篮板1.3抢断的全面数据，三项命中率分别是恐怖的50.8%、48.6%、92.6%！”

"This also makes Curry the only player in NBA history who averaged 30+ per game in the finals and entered the 180 club. He is also the tenth player in NBA history to win at least two FMVP trophies, and the fifth consecutive player Two-time Finals MVP! Let's congratulate Curry!"

Yang Yi said:

"This is only the fourth year of Curry's career, but he has achieved many achievements that superstars can't achieve in their lifetime. Maybe we can no longer say that Curry is a superstar. He is a veritable historical superstar!"

Zhang Weiping said with emotion:

"The 25-year-old two consecutive MVPs + two consecutive FMVPs... Even if Curry retires now, he will definitely be in the Hall of Fame. If there is no accident, he can play for at least ten years in the future. If he wins a few more championships, maybe It can really surpass Jordan!"

Yu Jia and Yang Yi were stunned.

The god of basketball... Will he be surpassed one day?

……

Doris Burke came to Curry, and after the cheers that resounded through the audience subsided slightly, she asked:
"Stephen, you just won the second championship trophy, the second FMVP trophy, and before that, you also won the second MVP trophy... Coach Z said you are the best basketball player in the world. Do you think he Are you right? Do you think you are No.1 in the league?"

After she finished speaking, she handed the microphone to Curry's mouth, but Curry looked at the smiling Doris Burke, but his heart trembled.

How could anyone ask such a question at the awards ceremony of the finals? Isn't this digging a hole for him?
At this time, shouldn't you ask him some questions such as how to achieve such an achievement, what he paid for the championship, and how he feels about winning the finals?
Ask him directly to say whether he is the No.1 in the league, how does he answer?

Curry was a little displeased, but seeing Doris Burke, who had a sincere face, was still on such a grand occasion, so he could only hurry up and gather his words, and replied:
"Well... I am very grateful for Ronan's recognition of me. All my current achievements are obtained under his guidance. He is my guide on the basketball road. His recognition is extremely important to me..."

"He kept telling me that I was the best shooter in the world, and that gave me the confidence to hit three-pointers after another on the court, and he said I was the best player in the world, Then I will hold myself to the highest standard. As for the No.1 league...we won the championship, we are the last winners, and we are the best team until the next winner comes out, so of course I am The best player. The one who wins the championship is the best one, and that's what I've always believed in!"

Curry did not evade this question in the end. Since Zhang Yu said that he is the best player, how can he be afraid?
"Yes, I am the best one now, but as Ronan said, we will not stop, we will continue to move forward, two consecutive championships are not the end, we will create a dynasty that belongs to the Warriors!" Curry Added another sentence loudly.

At this moment, looking around the undulating golden ocean in the arena, looking at Zhang Yu who gave him a thumbs up, looking at the smiling faces of Green, Klay, Butler, Leonard, and Chandler, Curry's heart surged. Infinite confidence.

This is definitely not the end, this is the beginning of the road to the Warriors Dynasty!
　Note: Adapted from David Stern's speech at the 2013 Finals.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)