Legendary star

Chapter 106 55 and the First Press Conference
On the evening of May 2000, 5, the media room of the Staples Center was packed. As the first game of the semifinals, the match between the No. The eyes of countless people.

Because of O'Neal and Duncan, the duel between the top three active players in the league has already surpassed the scope of an ordinary game, and Duncan and O'Neal did not disappoint in this game. This game also staged an earth-shattering passionate duel, but Meng Xu stole the limelight at the last moment of the game. In the game, he scored 21 points, 9 rebounds, 6 blocks, 5 assists, and 5 steals. He scored the first 5*5 data in the history of the NBA playoffs, and also made consecutive key shots in the final stage of the game. In the fourth quarter, he scored 15 points in a single quarter.

"Come on, come on, Popovich and Phil Jackson are out."

"There are O'Neill and Meng Xu."

The media reporters who had been waiting in the media room for nearly an hour immediately rioted when they saw the head coaches of the two teams appear.

As the most eye-catching player in this game, Meng Xu also attended the post-match press conference with Popovich for the first time this season.

After Popovich and Mayfair Jackson were seated, there was also a burst of confusion in the press box at the scene.Compared with Popovich's smiling face, the expressions of Mayfair Jackson and O'Neal are not so pretty.

The chaos at the scene did not last long. Under the guidance and arrangement of the on-site staff, the reporters in the audience gradually restored order and began to ask questions.

"Mr. Mayfair Jackson, what do you think of Mr. Popovich's shark-slashing tactic at the last moment of the game?" The reporter from the Los Angeles Times was the first to ask the question. As a local media in Los Angeles, it is naturally on the side of the Los Angeles Lakers of.

"This is the ugliest tactic I've ever seen. I think it's not just me, I'm afraid everyone sitting here and the audience think so too." After Mayfair Jackson finished speaking, the reporters in the audience also nodded. He nodded, expressing his agreement with Mayfair Jackson.The Spurs' style of play is not very attractive to the audience, and the shark-slashing tactic in the final stage of the game against the Lakers is even more disgusting. Lakers fans who have always considered themselves noble booed the Spurs during and after the game.

"I don't think there is any problem with our tactics. It is reasonable to exist. Since the alliance has not banned shark-cutting tactics, then we have no problem using this tactic." As a winner, we still have to maintain a minimum tolerance, although Not happy with Mayfair Jackson's words, but Popovich still managed to keep smiling.

"So, Mr. Popovich, will you use the same tactics in the next game?" After the Los Angeles Times finished asking questions, it was the turn of the Washington Post reporter.As the three major media in the United States and partners of the NBA, the New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times have the right to take the lead in asking questions after each game.

"It depends."

"Shaq, do you have anything to say about this game?" After the two previous media asked the head coach, the reporter from the New York Times naturally asked O'Neal.

"I have nothing to say. I'll see you in the next game." With a livid face, O'Neill turned around and left. He must be fined by the league tomorrow.

"Why should China's CCAV rank ahead of us." After the three major media finished asking questions, the staff at the scene signaled two reporters from China to start asking questions. This arrangement of the alliance also caused dissatisfaction with other local American media.

"This must be Stern's arrangement. This Jew almost treats the Chinese as his own father."

"Keep your voice down. Be careful that you will be disqualified from participating in the post-match press conference. You must know that Stern has a small mind."

"Meng Xu, congratulations on your victory in the first match." Su Qun paused and continued, "Recently, we have received a lot of letters from China. The fans are most concerned about when you will return to China."

"After this season is over, I will definitely go back to China." Meng Xu replied with a smile. Meng Xu, who participated in the press conference for the first time, was a little nervous at first, but the question from the CCAV reporter had nothing to do with the game. It doesn't matter, most of the tension in Meng Xu's heart disappeared immediately.

In the subsequent questions, Meng Xu became the only protagonist. After all, Meng Xu won the only 5*5 in the history of the NBA playoffs in this game, and he also hit key shots consecutively at the last moment. There is no doubt that The Spurs were able to defeat the Lakers, and Meng Xu contributed a lot. Americans also highly respect individual heroism, and Meng Xu's performance in this game is also worthy of their special mention.

On the second day after the game between the Lakers and the Spurs, Meng Xu's performance caused a sensation in the entire NBA league. To the fans, the stats of 5*5 looked no different, even worse than a triple-double.But in the eyes of professionals, 5*5 is not that simple, and Meng Xu's 5*5 is the first time in the history of the playoffs, and it is also the tenth 5* since the entire league has statistics on blocks and steals 5 data.In the long history of the NBA, let alone a triple-double, someone has averaged a triple-double in a single season. Before Meng Xu, there were only 9 times of 5*5. This shows how 5*5 is. of rarity.

Among the 9 times of 5*5 data that appeared before Meng Xu, they were completed by four people. Among them, Dameng Olajuwon completed 6 times, and the rest David Robinson, Derek Cole, and Divac each completed 1 For the second time, Olajuwon is also known as the king of 5*5 and the player closest to the five-double.

"That's right, I admire Meng very much. I thought he was the most like me among the current players, but this game changed my mind. Although he still has various shortcomings, I think he He will grow into the most comprehensive player in the entire league. He has such strength and talent, and he is looking forward to joining the Spurs in the finals.” After the game, another person went to interview Larry Bird, and the result appeared above that paragraph.

"This little guy's performance is really shocking. As for whether he can complete a five-double in the future? It's too difficult. I tried, but I failed in the end. I hope this little guy can accomplish things that I haven't done before." "Dameng Olajuwon also expressed his opinion immediately after the game. Although he is on the verge of retiring, as a former superstar, the king of 5*5, at least in terms of all-around, Olajuwon Wang still did his part.

(End of this chapter)