The Golden Age of Basketball

At the end of April, Portland has begun to have a hint of summer. The temperature has gradually risen, and the number of clothes on people is also decreasing. Because Portland is close to the warm Pacific Ocean, when New York at the same latitude is still snowing under the influence of the icy Atlantic Ocean, Portlanders have already begun to enjoy the warmth of the sun in advance.

And the official start of the nba playoffs has driven Portland and even the entire Oregon region into a frenzy. There is no way, the Oregonians only have such a precious team, and supporting the Trail Blazers is their only choice, not to mention this year's The Blazers are in full swing.

Equal the best record in history, create the best start in history, the number one star mvp is a certainty, the best coach will also be included in Adelman's bag, the best lineup must also have multiple seats for Blazers players, and the Blazers will also be at home throughout the season The game is full-in fact, after Gan Guoyang came to Portland, even in the season when he was reimbursed, the Blazers still had a full house in the regular season.

If someone comes to Portland at this time, they can see things related to the Portland Trail Blazers in various places in the city, posters posted everywhere, banners pulled up in various communities, and the Trail Blazers outside the memorial stadium. The team's huge publicity curtain, red and black have become the main colors of the city.

This undoubtedly increased the pressure on the visiting Golden State Warriors. When Don Nelson took his players to Portland by plane, he looked at the ubiquitous Trail Blazers posters and couldn't help muttering: " Red, black, red, black, it's hell in here...but luckily, we brought in a shiny golden yellow to bring some light to the place."

Don Nelson's words made the Warriors players smile, but they soon fell silent, although Nelson expressed optimism about the series before the game, and claimed to have found a way to restrain the Blazers, especially Gan Guoyang. , but the Warriors players are not as confident as Frankenstein, maybe Portland is really their hell, and their light will soon be submerged in blood and darkness.

Compared with the Warriors players, the atmosphere in the Blazers team is much more relaxed. In the pre-match training, Adelman did not increase the volume of the team, but did some simple tactical coordination exercises to make the players familiar. After all, it is also a few days of rest and not playing for a few days, which may have adverse effects on high-level players.

But the Blazers players are still quite serious on the field. No one dares to smile and not train well. Gan Guoyang maintained a strong aggressiveness and aggressiveness throughout the training, and kept shouting to remind his teammates to run and defend. Obviously Gan Guoyang's attitude towards the game is very serious.

"Okay, okay, let's take a break, and there will be pre-match media interviews in a while, everyone, get ready, wipe off your sweat, and make you look photogenic." Adelman saw that under the leadership of Gan Guoyang, the players all Some of them started to look real, and immediately clapped their hands and stopped the training. Looking at Gan Guoyang's appearance of going all out, Adelman was afraid that this guy would get some minor injuries and illnesses during the game. Oh no.

"Sometimes you should be more relaxed. In the first round, don't put so much pressure on your teammates. Of course I know you are doing the right thing." Adelman pulled Gan Guoyang aside and said to him. Now Adelman Man and Gan Guoyang must pay attention to their wording when they speak, even if they give him advice, they still don't forget to praise him later.

"I understand, but I think we should be less aggressive. In order to prepare for the tough battle ahead, we must cheer up now, otherwise it will be too late. Even if a lion pounces on a rabbit, it must go all out." Gan Guoyang said while drinking water.

Adelman also had no choice but to nod. If Pat Riley was Gan Guoyang's head coach, he would hold Gan Guoyang's hand tightly to express his understanding after listening to Gan Guoyang's words. A little more gentle, he also pays more attention to adjusting the mentality of the players and letting them relax.

After a while, it was time for media interviews. Now the NBA has increased the training interview time slots for each team to two, both in the morning and afternoon, and the time is relatively long. Players must abide by the regulations to participate in interviews, just like after the game Same as the interview, if you don't participate, you will be punished. Gan Guoyang was fined a lot of money for this.

Today he accepted the interview honestly. He was a reporter from Sports Illustrated. In the training hall, he started to ask Gan Guoyang some questions, and Gan Guoyang answered them truthfully.

"Don Nelson said before the game that he has found a way to deal with the Blazers and you. What do you think of his statement?" After chatting for a while, the reporter finally began to let Gan Guoyang pick it up. During the regular season, Gan Guoyang would be perfunctory and prevaricate, say a few good-sounding and obedient words, and then dismiss the reporter.

But this time is different. After hearing this, Gan Guoyang said directly: "Let him use any tricks. If the Warriors can walk out of Portland standing up, then I will go to Oakland lying down."

As soon as Gan Guoyang's words came out, it quickly caused a lot of trouble in the media. This was a naked provocation. Although Tang Nelson's words were also provocative, they were relatively normal. He said that he had found a way to deal with the other party, but it did not mean Gan Guoyang said that he would not let the Warriors go out of Portland standing up, otherwise he would go to Oakland lying down. of.

Of course, there must be more people who hope that Gan Guoyang will be slapped in the face. After all, although Gan Guoyang is very popular, there are still 24 other teams in the league. Fans of other teams are of course on the opposite side of Gan Guoyang and the Blazers at this moment.

"Gan, can you say that? Don't be caught by those media, you will feel better." After the interview, Karp, the trainer who followed Gan Guoyang, asked Gan Guoyang.

"Don't worry, this way I have the motivation to give those guys some color in the first round, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to cheer up." Gan Guoyang said indifferently.

But Karp knew that Gan Guoyang must be joking. He didn't see Gan Guoyang's lack of energy. Because of the coming of the game, Gan Guoyang was very excited today.

This excitement lasted until the next day before the game. Karp stood on the sidelines and watched Gan Guoyang warming up. He could feel that Gan Guoyang's hormone secretion must have exceeded the standard. He has dunked multiple times in a row, which is rare in normal times.

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"Dear Portland fans, I'm Bill Seanley, and I'm sitting by Memorial Coliseum to bring you the 1989 NBA playoffs. The Blazers are playing against the Golden State Warriors at home, this is the first game in the Western Conference against the eighth game in the Western Conference, but the Blazers will not relax in the slightest!"

Xiao Enli was sitting on the sidelines again doing his commentary work. Although he said that the Blazers would never relax in the slightest, he clearly saw Gan Guoyang, who was warming up in the field, smiling at him, looking very relaxed. , Xiao Enli also smiled back.

During the five years, Xiao Enli commented on every game Gan Guoyang participated in. Gan Guoyang could not hear Xiao Enli's voice on the field, but when watching the video off the field, Gan Guoyang also liked to put Xiao Enli on the field. He also got used to Xiao Enli's passionate voice.

The relationship between the two off the court is also very good. Xiao Enli is a die-hard fan of the Blazers and a die-hard fan of Gan Guoyang. He never hesitates to treat Gan Guoyang with his kind words.

The game is about to start soon. In the bustling Memorial Stadium, a big show is about to open here. The first appetizing scene will be staged between the Trail Blazers and the Warriors.

Before the opening ceremony, Gan Guoyang suddenly walked to the Warriors' bench, came to Don Nelson's side, and shook hands with Don Nelson. The two people's remarks before the game were indeed a bit tense, but Nelson, as a veteran of the NBA, was on the court Gan Guoyang still has to show enough respect to him.

But with Gan Guoyang's personality, he certainly wouldn't just shake hands with Nelson. At the same time, he looked at the Warriors' bench, extended his hand to greet them, and said, "Welcome to Portland, best wishes You guys had a great time and you won't be coming back."

After finishing speaking, Gan Guoyang walked away, leaving only the astonished Warriors substitute and Nelson with a livid face.

The playoffs have begun, and Gan Guoyang is finally going to tear off his camouflage, desperate for victory.