From South China Tiger to NBA King

The game ended in a way that everyone expected.

The Lakers are considered the team with the best chance to challenge the Celtics' winning streak, but no one requires them to win, because this is something that dozens of teams in the league have not done, and they have done enough alright.

詹姆斯23投13中，三分球8投4中，拿到35分11篮板13助攻2封盖4抢断。

杜兰特26投17中，三分球6中5，拿到43分13篮板2助攻2封盖2抢断。

伦纳德20投15中，三分球2中1，拿到36分9篮板3助攻1盖帽5抢断。

江湖26投18中，三分球9中7，拿到48分11篮板11助攻3封盖3抢断。

From the data point of view, Jianghu and Leonard are not much compared to James Durant. They only score a few more points and are even worse in rebounds and assists.

This is enough to show that the combination of James and Durant is a combination with a very high ceiling. Although they are not getting along well enough yet, they are enough to compete with the Celtics.

If they finally get along really well and make it to the finals, they will definitely be a very strong opponent.

At the press conference, Boston ushered in almost the largest press conference in history, almost surpassing last year's finals.

No way, the Celtics' 33-game winning streak tied one of the top 10 records at the North American Sports Festival that are considered unbreakable.

Jianghu remembered where he had seen it. Among the four major leagues in North America, there are two records in the NBA that are considered unbreakable. One is 33 consecutive wins and the other is 100 points in a single game.

Now, the Celtics have completed one of them, which has naturally attracted a lot of attention. Even many sports media that usually only focus on reporting on football and ice hockey have also shifted their attention to the basketball court, and even today Live interviews.

As soon as Jiang Hu sat down, the reporter asked his first question.

"Congratulations. You completed a crucial game. You defeated LeBron face-to-face and performed better. Now no one should be able to question that you are the strongest player in the league. Do you like this?"

Jiang Hu smiled: "The strongest in the league? Who cares? I don't care who is the number one in the league. If you tell me who is the number one in the league, then I will beat him. If you tell me, I am the number one in the league." One person, then I should beat everyone, so if I am the first person in the league, I just did what I was supposed to do, and there is nothing to be excited about.”

The reporter asked again: "Tonight you face the Los Angeles Lakers, who have set a historical winning streak record, and tie their record. How does this feel for you? The Celtics management or fans did not emphasize this to you. What’s the meaning of this game?”

Jiang Hu curled his lips: "Feelings? I don't feel anything. This is a regular season, just like the past 32 games. The only difference is that when playing against other teams, the coach always tells us the next day in advance. Before this game, Coach Stevens told me two days ago that we will play the Lakers in the next game."

"I said okay, I love this matchup. I grew up watching Kobe Gasol and Garnett Pierce."

"In the history of sports, apart from Ronaldo's Real Madrid and Messi's Barcelona, ​​this is my favorite matchup. Now Ronaldo has gone to Italy, so the Lakers and Celtics are my favorite matchup."

"It's an honor to play in a game like this and play against great players."

"Both James and Durant are one of the best players in the past ten years. It is an honor for me to be able to personally write them into the history books!!"

The reporter asked: "What is sending them into the history books? How do you define it?"

Jiang Hu smiled sinisterly and said: "It's very simple, just complete something special in front of them, and then they will become my historical background board."

“比如，2018年的5月，新秀赛季的江湖率领的波士顿凯尔特人4比1淘汰了詹姆斯的克利夫兰骑士队，2018年的6月，新秀赛季的江湖率领的波士顿凯尔特人队4比2淘汰了杜兰特和库里率领的金州勇士队。”

"For another example, on December 2018, 12, the Boston Celtics led by Jiang Hu and Leonard defeated the Lakers 25 to 126. Jiang Hu faced LeBron James's defense in the last 124 seconds of the game and made a shot. Mark the winning three-pointer.”

"This kind of thing will not happen only once, nor twice, nor only three times. It will happen four, five, six, seven, or even more times in the future!!"

"You know, LeBron is a legend in this league, and I have to give him a few more impressive games before he retires, and I can definitely do that."

The reporters were stunned and very excited.

They like Jianghu, simple and direct interviews with the same explosive points. Listen to: "Not once, not twice, not three times." Such beautiful and interesting words, this is perfect for an interview.

"I love this moment, I will always love this moment, the assistant coach told me that he put the game ball away, and I told him that I love this decision, he did a great job!!" - Stevens on The Celtics tied the Lakers' record of 33 consecutive wins.

"This is not a problem. LeBron at his peak was the best player in the league. Now Jiang Hu is also the best player in the league. They are all players at the top of the league's pyramid. Kobe, LeBron, Jiang Hu, they are The three best players of the 21st century, now that Kobe has retired, Jianghu has quickly filled Kobe's vacancy and maintained the influence of the NBA. We should watch their duel with appreciation rather than comparison."

"Of course, if I had to decide my life with one shot, I would definitely choose Jianghu. I believe he can definitely keep me alive."

- Stevens discusses what this game means to Jiang Hu and James.

"Jiang has been almost the best player in the league since last season. I won't compare the current LeBron with Jiang Hu. Jiang Hu's performance has surpassed LeBron's performance in any season. They are no longer players of the same dimension. Michael has a season of more than 35 points, Jianghu has a season of more than 35 points, and LeBron does not. Therefore, before Jianghu loses the finals, he should compare with Jordan. I will not compare him until he loses in the finals. Compare that to LeBron."

——Little Morris talks about Jianghu and James being the first player in the league.

"Maybe James should learn how to win the Finals. The 2016 championship was great. It was his moment of glory, but that is not an excuse for him to rest on his merits and enjoy his achievements. Until then, I will not think that A player who last won the Finals two and a half years ago will be the best player in the entire league. So what do our players who fought bloody battles in the Finals last season count? Are they a fucking pile of shit? ?”

——Little Morris expressed his excitement when discussing who is the best player in the league between James and Jiang Hu.

"What is the second person in history? Who has he surpassed? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Magic, 3 rings to become the second person in history? This is absolutely nonsense, you must know that Dwyane Wade was the leader of the entire league at that time The second best shooting guard, just like Kobe was the second best shooting guard in the league after AI at the time, and LeBron didn't even achieve three consecutive championships like O'Neal, I don't even know when he surpassed O'Neal, When did he become the second damn person in history?”

——Little Morris is talking about James’ historical status.

"Great, great matchup. Playing against LeBron here is not the same experience as in San Antonio. LeBron was more impactful at that time, but now he is more skilled. Kevin is also a good player. I love playing against him." - Leonard discusses the Lakers-Celtics and what it means to play against James Durant.

There is no doubt that Morris' mouth can dig out more interesting news than the low-key Leonard, which also allows him to be surrounded by more reporters than the former.

From the perspective of the Lakers locker room, James finally chose to attend the press conference because his performance was not bad. He felt that the reporters should give him a little less attention, focus more on himself, and ask less questions about him. The problem of Jianghu.

The door to the visiting team's media room was pushed open, and Durant was already sitting there with his schoolbag on his back for an interview.

Although it is not as large as the Jianghu press conference, there are dozens of media waiting to ask questions.

As soon as James came in, the media's eyes instantly abandoned Durant and shifted to James.

Durant frowned, a little unhappy, but there was nothing he could do. But there is no way.

One is the second-best player everywhere, and the other is the player with the best personal performance in the past few years. James may not have great results, but he has always been more respected than Durant.

"LeBron, how does it feel to play against Jiang Hu?"

Well, although James didn't want to answer too many questions about Jianghu, the reporter raised this question as soon as he came up, and he had no other choice but to answer this.

"You know, he is a very good player, his skills are unparalleled, he will be the best player of his era, I am absolutely sure of that."

"You allowed Jiang Hu to score 48 points and 11 assists. Do you think you have any serious problems in today's game?"

James shook his head: "There should be no serious problems, otherwise we should have lost the game at the end of the third quarter, but in fact we only lost in the last 5 seconds. If Jianghu was less lucky, we might have won. It’s us, no matter what, the game is the game, we lost, and we will eventually find our problems through video analysis.”

"Jianghu said that you are a legendary player. He wanted to give you an impressive game and send you and Kevin into the history books. Do you think he did it?"

James's mind flashed through Jiang Hu's various performances on the court, especially that scene - dribbling the ball until the last three seconds, making an emergency stop and changing direction, and then shooting a long three-pointer - he defended and scored in the final shot. The regret after the ball seems to be very lonely indeed.

"He did," James replied.

"If the season ends today, he has won everything and the good thing is that today is just a regular season game and even though they accomplished an incredible thing, it's still a regular season game and we'll put this loss down there. And then use that as motivation for us in the playoffs."

James's avoidance of important matters has always been admirable. He lost the game, so he would say: "This is just a regular season game." But everyone knows that once he wins this game, he will definitely lose it. He declared without hesitation: "This is an extremely great game."

"Are you looking forward to the playoff matchup with the Celtics? By then, you should be a better team, right?"

James liked the reporter who asked the question very much. It was obvious that this guy must be one of their own.

"Of course, the Celtics are a great team, but that doesn't mean that our Los Angeles Lakers are not a great team. We are only one Jiang's magic ball away from ending their winning streak. We will do it next time. Play better offense and defense in the duel, and try to win the game without critical moments."

"And all of this requires KD and I to do it together."

As he spoke, James put his arm on Durant's shoulders, as if he was Durant's big brother and Durant was just his little brother.

Durant felt a little unhappy. He didn't like the way James always looked superior to him in front of outsiders. He clearly remembered what James said when he asked him to come to the Lakers: "This is a game for the two of us." Team." Then in front of the media, James always behaves like: This is my team, and Durant is my best helper.

Durant silently moved his stool to the left, slightly distanced himself from James, then gently raised his hand and placed it on the table.

Then, James ushered in the ultimate question of the night.

This is what a reporter from the "Cleveland Honesty" put forward:

"Jianghu is currently standing at the top of the league, and has been at this position for many times in the past ten years. Some people compare you to Magic and Bird in the 21st century. In your opinion, the competition between you and Frye means What?"

The top of the pyramid in the basketball world is crowded, and there is often only one person who can live in the highest palace.

From beginning to end, James also knew that the space at the highest point could only accommodate one person. He dreamed of achieving long-term personal dominance like Jordan, but unfortunately he failed to do so.

Rather than letting others evaluate Jiang Hu as the best person in the league, he would rather these words come from his own mouth. In this case, at least he will appear more generous.

"You know, the metabolism of the NBA is always so fast. When the Lakers were still in Minnesota, George Mikan was the first ruler, Russell took over from him, and then Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Magic Division, Michael, Shaq, Kobe, and finally me."

"This scepter must be passed down. I never thought I could occupy this position forever."

"Jiang has done a great job. He is better than me, Kobe, and Michael at the same age. I believe he will take over this matter soon and do a great job."

The reporters at the scene looked confused, as if they understood, but also seemed not to understand.

This is James' language art. He seems to have said everything and yet seems to have said nothing.

He will not give his answer until a certain time. At that time, he still has two explanations, one is that he said it, and the other is that he did not say it.

Sometimes you won't know whether he said it or not.

The reporter who didn't get the answer he wanted continued to ask: "LeBron, how much factor did Jiang play when you came to the Lakers? Did you choose to come to the West because you didn't want to be in the same division as Jiang, such a dominant player? And you dismantled one of the top teams in the Western Conference as soon as you arrived, just to make your road to the finals easier?"

James, who had been a little happy just now, suddenly darkened when he heard this reporter's words.

Jianghu, Jianghu, Jianghu again.

These reporters are doing everything they can to get the topic right. Don’t you think you can ask other questions besides Jianghu? And I'm afraid of being ruled by him. Even if it's true that I'm afraid of being ruled, do I still have to tell you? ?

Although James has greeted the reporter's mother tens of thousands of times in his heart, his face still has a calm expression.

I have to say that in terms of expression management, James does have something worth learning.

"The decision to come to the Lakers has nothing to do with anyone. It's a decision based on my career and my family. My family loves Los Angeles, I love Los Angeles, and there happens to be a great team here, the Magic." We were sincere and we agreed on joining.”

"As for Kevin, frankly, I invited him to this team because I felt like he didn't get enough respect in the Warriors. He's the best scorer in this era, and they took advantage of having him. It’s something that’s taken for granted.”

"You know, I am a grateful player. Before I became an athlete, the first thing I learned was to be a moral person."

"I don't take it for granted. I take it as an honor to play with Kevin. We are going to achieve great things together. It's our decision together and it has nothing to do with anyone else."

Durant, who was still a little unhappy just now, was instantly confused when he heard James' praise. He couldn't help but pull his chair back, and then gently put his right hand on James' back. She patted him on the shoulder with a look of relief on her face.

Feeling Durant's movements, James praised himself again in his heart: "Young man, fight with me? You're a little too young!!"

Poor Durant, just played by James...

(End of this chapter)