The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 253, Injury strikes, make up your mind
The game is over.

The score was fixed at 94-108.

The Thunder encountered a strong resistance from the Miami Heat on their way to their 6-game winning streak.

李森林28投9中，拿下24分4助攻。威斯布鲁克拿下30投11中，28分6助攻13个篮板，哈登拿下23分4助攻6篮板。

Wade scored 40 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds to help the Heat beat the Thunder.

The reason why Li Senlin didn't choose to use the peak card was that he didn't expect the game to be so difficult.

Li Senlin was too confident in his own strength, and the media's praise made him overestimate his own strength.

Li Senlin didn't expect that he would be locked up. The 5-game winning streak made Li Senlin not easy to admit defeat even if he was not optimistic before the game.

This time when he met Wade at his peak, he didn't have the advantage of speed and body. Li Senlin was basically overwhelmed on both ends of the offense and defense. This lesson is too profound.

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Miami Central Hospital.

Brooks and Durant stayed at the press conference to deal with the media.

Li Senlin and Westbrook were accompanied by staff to the hospital for examination.

Originally, Li Senlin was only slightly sprained, so he didn't need to use it, but now that Thunder is in a panic, Brooks forcefully asked Li Senlin to come over, and did not give Li Senlin any chance to refuse.

Li Senlin's feet have been checked, and the problem is not serious. Just rest for 3 to 4 days.

But Westbrook is not over yet, and the situation is unknown.

Li Senlin, who was sitting in the lounge waiting for Westbrook, recalled the situation of the Thunder in his previous life this year.

This time Westbrook is clutching his right knee. It should be that he has some problems with his right knee meniscus.

Neither Westbrook nor Du Shao were seriously injured this year in the previous life, but brought the Thunder into the playoffs very smoothly. In this life, Li Senlin joined, and there were injuries.

The King of Thunder should still be affected by the butterfly effect of Li Senlin's crossing.

The arrival of Li Senlin put more pressure on Durant and Westbrook, and they grew faster.

But naturally, the potential of the overdrawn body is greater, and the strength has increased year-on-year, and a corresponding price has to be paid, which is prone to injuries.

If the two minors have a long-term injury truce, then the Thunder will suffer a fatal blow this season, and the lineup may be broken up in advance. Now that the Thunder's third minor and Chandler are both injured, what a miserable word.

If the Thunder did not make the playoffs because of this, Li Senlin would feel full of regret.

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"No! You must not miss this season's playoffs!"

"Going to use a Kobe suit card."

Li Senlin, who was sitting in the hospital lounge waiting for Westbrook's inspection report, made up his mind.

When there is Westbrook and Du Shao, Li Senlin can develop and upgrade wretchedly without using any cards.

But now it's over, the Thunder's three biggest backers have fallen, leaving only a young rookie Deng.

Although Li Senlin has decided to use Kobe, his primary goal now is still to recover his sprained right leg first.

Although Naga often plays with injuries, it is impossible to challenge 9 games of 40+ with one leg. Li Senlin must ensure that his body is in the best condition.

So Li Senlin is in a hurry now. He wants to recover quickly, asking the system over and over again if there is any recovery potion for injuries.

I got a reply from the system that the system's "injury potion" is not effective for minor sprained ankle injuries. From the system's point of view, Li Senlin's sprained ankle is not considered an injury, so it is useless for Li Senlin to be anxious.

Soon.

The phone in the sitting Li Senlin's hand rang.

"Mom, I'm fine, I sprained my ankle. The doctor said I'm fine. I'll be fine after three or four days of rest."

"Dad, it really doesn't matter. I'm waiting for my teammates in the hospital now. I sprained my ankle just like an ordinary one. Tell mom not to worry her."

"Well, you have to take good care of yourself in the United States."

"understood."

When the parents saw the news of Li Senlin's injury, they called immediately. Li Senlin comforted them before hanging up the phone.

"GGGGG"

"Oba, how are you doing?"

"I'm fine"

Just after answering the call from his parents, Li Senlin immediately received a call from Crocodile Yun.

Another burst of explanations.

In the end, Crocodile Yun, who was worried about his body, stubbornly asked for leave from the company, saying that he would come to take care of Li Senlin for a week. .

This injury is really tormenting. It makes Li Senlin physically and mentally tired.

Li Senlin, who was sitting on the chair, felt a sense of exhaustion.

The team did not rush overnight, but prepared to rest in Miami for the night.

After Presti got the news, he flew from Oklahoma City to Miami immediately.

Arrived at the hotel where the team collapsed in the middle of the night.

Thunder management held a meeting overnight.

"The meniscus is slightly torn. Russell will undergo surgery and will be rested for at least a month."

"Li slightly sprained his ankle. It's not a big problem. It is estimated that he can barely play after a rest."

The team doctor reported the results of the two tests to Presti at the meeting.

Presti's face was very dark, and he kept hitting the conference table with his fingers, not knowing what he was thinking.

"I am primarily responsible for this, and I should have replaced both of them earlier."

Brooks took the initiative to shoulder the responsibility.

The injury of four core-level players is fatal to the team's blow, and he, the head coach, should bear the greatest responsibility.

After the Thunder lost this game, they were directly overtaken by the Lakers and the Nuggets in the Western Conference, falling to third place in the Western Conference, which shows that the competition in the Western Conference is fierce.

"Okay, now is not the time to pursue responsibility, what about the next schedule?"

Hearing Brooks' words, Presti's white face was very ugly.

Any general manager who encounters such a thing is very worried. Presti sees that the Thunder is going to take off this season, and his draft results in the past few years are about to start to be realized, but he is abruptly interrupted by injuries. This makes him very depressed of.

Brooks looked at the schedule in his hand, his forehead was sweating all the time, he was under a lot of pressure, and continued:

"Next, we still need to play an away game against the Chicago Bulls in our schedule, and then we can go back and play three home games. My opinion is to let Lee rest for one game, and then let him come back at home. The lineup includes Harden and Sefolosha. When it comes to the starting lineup, our opponents at home are not very strong, and we will try to keep a victory."

The next game is to give up anyway.

Now the Thunder have lost 4 out of [-] starters. In the last game of the Eastern Expedition, they are physically and mentally exhausted. How can they play against the Bulls in an away game?

"No, the time is too short. Let Li rest for two games. Don't force Li to play. Protect him. Now we can't hurt any of us."

Presti used the word "barely" when he heard the team doctor's report just now, and now he is very sensitive, and immediately rejected Brooks' proposal to only let Li Senlin rest for a while.

"OK, but we may suffer a three-game losing streak, which will be a big blow to the morale of the team."

"It doesn't matter if you lose in a row, I don't want him to get hurt again."

Presti doesn't value one or two wins, which is different from Brooks' perspective.

Brooks' single-swing tactic is indeed good, but it is easy to injure core players, which makes Presti a little dissatisfied.

"Is there any problem with the public relations department? Try to guide public opinion, and don't put too much pressure on the players on the field."

Presti didn't wait for Brooks to reply, but turned around and asked Jimmy, the new director of public relations this season.

"It's not a big problem."

Jimmy frowned and said with a little confidence.

The Thunder is definitely going to make big news this time, and the attention of the entire United States has been attracted. When the Thunder's full lineup is in full swing, the air is sunny every day, which has offended many old and strong teams, especially in the West. The rise will turn the original nine teams competing for 8 playoff spots into 10 teams competing for 8 spots, which has touched the interests of many teams.

Now all the competitors want to watch the young and energetic Thunder joke.

The media and public opinion cannot be controlled so easily.

But Jimmy can't say no...

Presti obviously ignored Jimmy's embarrassment and directly started the next topic.

"Does the team need to trade?"

Ask for a recommendation ticket, ask for a monthly ticket.

　First more.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)