NBA: Starting with Jokic template

Chapter 221 I'm Really Not Ready to Leave the Team! They Are Just Guessing!
On the court, Anthony acted just as Lin Chuan had predicted, and everything he did was exactly what he had silently recited!

James was tricked by his three-threat and took a half step back. At the same time, Anthony chose to raise his hand directly and the basketball flew out.

The basketball went into the net and Lin Chuan punched in celebration.

This attracted the attention of fans nearby.

"Hey, this Lin Chuan is actually excited because of Anthony's goal! Does he really support our team?!"

"Support is not a big deal, but the way he looks like, is he trying to show his affection to our team and is preparing to join us directly after the offseason?"

"That's not invincibility! Sorry, Tyson Chandler, although you are very nice, but if Lin Chuan wants to come, you'd better pack up and leave!"

"I hope he and Anthony can coordinate well and each make some sacrifices, otherwise the team will still collapse."

Hearing the whispered discussion around him, Lin Chuan couldn't help laughing.

He was just happy because he saw some of Anthony's movement habits and his triple threat mode.

It can be seen that Anthony has a unique breathing rhythm and technique when performing triple threats.

But his excitement was misunderstood by these fans.

I can only say that it was just a coincidence that I was celebrating when Anthony scored a goal.

Fortunately, there are no sports reporters among them, otherwise my actions would be interpreted in different ways and might become a hot topic again tomorrow morning.

Anthony, who scored the goal on the field, retreated to celebrate and also paid attention to the movements on the sidelines.

Seeing that Lin Chuan was also celebrating just now, he was stunned at first, and then an idea came to his mind.

Since you come to our home court to watch the game.

Does that mean you're interested in either us or the Heat?

After all, he is a top player whose contract expires in the offseason, so it is normal for him to have his own ideas.

Considering that Lin Chuan just humiliated James severely and scolded him to the point that he almost broke down, it is impossible for him to be interested in joining the Heat.

Anthony quickly deduced this.

Lin Chuan's visit to Madison Square Garden to watch the game was a signal of goodwill to the Knicks!
Even if not, I can do something to make the Thunder management think about it.

Thinking of this, Anthony grinned wickedly, pointed in the direction of Lin Chuan, and showed his big smiling face.

It seemed as if this ball was dedicated to Lin Chuan who had come all the way here.

This move also caused the fans to become agitated again.

Spike Lee, who was sitting in the first row, thought Anthony was paying tribute to him, but then he thought again and realized that the direction he was pointing was not quite right.

When he turned around, he saw Lin Chuan who looked a little embarrassed.

This also made Spike Lee, who had previously argued with Lin Chuan, suddenly confused.

This guy had argued with me before the game, and his disdainful attitude clearly showed that he looked down on them.

I thought that I would be easily defeated by them after entering the finals.

But now this scene and Anthony's tribute made him a little confused.

Could it be that Lin Chuan has also communicated with the Knicks management in private, and maybe he will join our team after becoming a free agent this season?

You know, this is the league's top center!
If he can join the Knicks, he will be a super replacement for Tyson Chandler.

The ultimate enhanced version of offensive organization.

That’s not invincible!

Thinking of this, he quickly changed his attitude, turned around and smiled at Lin Chuan as if he was familiar with him.
"Hey! Lin, how do you feel about the atmosphere at our team's home ground?"

"Not bad, I feel the enthusiasm of your home team fans."

"Would you like to add me in contact so we can have dinner after the game? I have a basketball-themed movie coming up, would you like to come and join me?"

Lin Chuan doesn't want to have any contact with anyone related to the Knicks.

At least until the end of the season.

He still wanted to maintain his upright and loyal attitude.

So he laughed it off and rejected Spike Lee's invitation on the grounds that he had to return to Oklahoma to prepare for the game.

Seeing Spike Lee's attitude completely changed from before, Lin Chuan felt extremely embarrassed.

He knew that this guy had definitely misunderstood the situation as well.

It's all Anthony's fault. He scored a goal and showed his affection to me, making everyone think that I was going to join the Knicks.

Lin Chuan was a little annoyed. If these people did this, it would definitely be dug up by the media. Then after the game, the news of his leaving the team and his next stop would surely be all over the place, putting him at the center of public attention.

Just wait and see how you study him with this ambiguous operation!
If your Knicks team can make it to the finals, expect to be locked down by our team!
On the court, looking at Anthony's smug look.

James, who had just been scored a goal over his head, was becoming more and more annoyed.

Before the game, he lost face on the sidelines and was scolded by Lin Chuan like a dog.

On the court, the game hasn't even started halftime yet.

Anthony has already scored 17 points.

As for myself, I was hesitant because I had a foul at the beginning of the first quarter.

He also quickly picked up three fouls in the second quarter.

I only have 7 points and 4 rebounds now, and it seems like I was beaten.

He became even more angry when he thought about how Anthony mocked him for not winning the championship even though they formed a team.

I can't let him get his wish and step over me to reach the finals.

I will go to the finals to take revenge on Durant and Lin Chuan!
No matter what, we have to get through this level!
James clenched his fists and made up his mind.

"Give me the ball."

As soon as the Heat's backcourt served the ball, James coldly asked his good brother Wade for the ball.

Wade was a little uncomfortable with his resolute look.

Looking at the score, the Heat are now trailing by 8 points.

When the team was falling behind, he was so determined to ask for the ball and play it to the opponent. Did he really come to realize that if he wanted to be a leader, he had to take on the responsibility of catching up when the team was falling behind?

After so many abstract behaviors, James seems to be really growing into a leader.

Thinking of this, Wade even felt a little relieved.

Without saying a word, he passed the ball to James.

"boom!"

After James received the ball, facing Anthony's defense, he immediately showed off his signature powerful slam dunk.

The basketball hit the net hard.

James landed directly without hanging up the frame, staring at Anthony with his eyes, and said in a cold tone,
"Don't think you're really better than me. The last match was just a fluke. In this match, I'll let you see the difference in strength between you and me. And the real reason why the alliance has been praising me so much and leaving you aside."

Without waiting for Anthony to reply, James quickly checked out and returned to his own half, not giving the Knicks any chance to take advantage of the loopholes and play fast breaks.

But Lin Chuan didn't care at this time. They seemed to be arguing again and the game became tense again.

He continued to focus on analyzing Anthony. After being provoked by James, Anthony took the ball without saying a word and prepared to continue to challenge the opponent.

He once again stood on the three-point line and showed his triple threat.

With his triple-threat level, it is not difficult to create an open space.

And when there is an open space, it is not difficult to seize the opportunity to score a goal.

This was obvious from the beginning.

So, Anthony took another tentative step with his right foot as fast as lightning.

This time, there should be a breakthrough!

Lin Chuan murmured in his heart.

Because this time, Anthony's upper body also lowered, and the ball was not completely pulled back to his chest.

In this way, he can directly drop the ball, and the lowered center of gravity also makes it easier for him to accelerate to shake off his opponent and dribble into the inside.

Then you can improvise by making a quick stop and mid-range shot or layup.

Anthony seemed to have been predicted by Lin Chuan and chose to break through directly without making any fake moves to pull back and shoot.

Idiot, why do you still call yourself the king? Are you going to be fooled by me again?

Eat my exhaust right behind you, LeBron James.

Anthony looked at James who was pinned in place by him with his peripheral vision, and felt only disdain in his heart.

But what he didn't notice was that there was no panic on James' face, but instead a calmness.

Breakthrough, layup!

Anthony was about to clench the ball, but he suddenly felt a gust of wind blowing past his side. The next moment, when he reached into his right hand, there was nothing inside!
My basketball!

Anthony was shocked and angry. He turned around and saw the back of James, wearing a headband, crossing the midfield.

The next moment, he entered the three-point line and slammed it down.

Almost tearing the basket off.

The Knicks decisively called a timeout to make some adjustments.

James slowly walked in front of Anthony, his eyes full of sarcasm.
"Triple threat, I've seen through it. Do you have any tricks left? Use them all to make me happy. Don't make the tiebreaker too boring. After all, this is the only chance in your life to enter the finals."

Without waiting for Anthony to speak, James smiled again and whispered in his ear,
"You are just an ordinary All-Star born in my era. It's just that my existence has elevated the small forwards of this era. Don't think too highly of yourself, Anthony."

The two spoke in low voices, and no one except the parties involved could hear clearly.

The same is true for Lin Chuan.

But after seeing James' mocking look and Anthony's livid expression, Lin Chuan knew that there would definitely be more surprises in this game.

As a spectator, this kind of game is interesting enough.

Although he was ecstatic inside, he didn't dare to shout out words that would make the two teams fight to the death.

After all, there are die-hard Knicks fans all around me.

After the two faced off again, James seemed to have regained his form and played better and better.

And in the last three minutes of the half, he cooperated with Wade and James to score an alley-oop.

In the end, they scored 7 to 0.

But Anthony was suddenly locked down by the intense James, and scored 17 points with half of the second quarter left.

At halftime, they also only scored 17 points.

During this time, no points were scored.

Even when he turned around and made a layup in the paint, he was closely guarded by James, and he had to adjust the angle of his shot, resulting in his shot being blocked by the basket.

If it weren't for several goals from Stoudemire and JR that helped the Knicks survive, the Knicks would have fallen behind by more than 10 points in a single quarter.

However, although Anthony failed to score in several attacks, his triple threats were clearly demonstrated.

Once again, it helped Lin Chuan enrich his analytical database on Anthony.

During the half-time break, Lin Chuan also stretched.

Although he was just a spectator in this game.

But he thought he came with a mission.

He did not indulge in the atmosphere of the game for too long. Soon after the opening, he focused on his own analysis.

This made him very tired even though he did not play in the game but just sat on the sidelines watching.

Oh! It seems that the job of a scout is not easy!

I have to fly around the world all day to watch games at all levels, accurately analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and accurately judge the players' templates.

At this moment, Lin Chuan sincerely admired them.

Especially their own team.

After all, the Thunder's drafting ability is the best in the league, and you can imagine how much effort these scouts have put in behind the scenes.

After working for so long, Lin Chuan even felt hungry.

So I prepared to buy something to eat.

On the way, he was stopped by Spike Lee again.

Looking at the other party's posture, he knew that he had been prepared and waiting for him here long ago.

After all, such a die-hard Knicks fan didn't sit on the sidelines waiting, but ran into the aisle to block himself.

I guess he has some ideas again.

Sure enough, the other side started cheering for the home team, hoping that Lin Chuan could join them during the off-season.

Lin Chuan scratched his head. This was the man who visited him three times.

But he didn't have time to think about these things now. He still politely refused the other party and left leisurely.

Before leaving, he took the hot dog from Spike Lee's hand and took two big bites.

The action was so natural that even Spike Lee couldn't react.

When he realized it, he immediately shouted at Lin Chuan who was walking away from him,

"Give me back my food! It will be too late if I queue again!"

The only thing that responded to him was the empty oil paper in Lin Chuan's hand.

Aside from some ketchup and mustard, there was no evidence that a hot dog had ever been placed on it.

Spike Lee could only rub his stomach with tears in his eyes, looked at the Coke in his right hand, and took a big gulp angrily, just as a way to replenish his energy.

At this time, Lin Chuan had returned to the stadium again, sat back in his seat, and waited for the second half of the game to begin.

He was very curious about whether Anthony, who had overcome a tough challenge and beaten the Heat in the last game, scoring more than 40 points, could defend his home court in the seventh game and advance to the finals.

It's still the Heat. Even if they are in such a dilapidated state, they can still control the Eastern Conference, enter the finals again, and face them for the second time in two years!
(End of this chapter)