Standing pretty old

Chapter 799 In the first round of the Western Conference, Er Niu seized power

If we talk about the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, except for the Knicks' crisp loss to the Celtics, which is the biggest upset, then in the Western Conference, the biggest variable is undoubtedly the upper half, the Spurs VS Grizzlies game.

Before the game, most fans believed that the No. [-] Spurs in the Western Conference would defeat the No. [-] Grizzlies and advance to the second round of the playoffs. However, in the first game, the Grizzlies gave the Spurs a blow.

At 101:98, the Grizzlies took the lead and successfully pulled out the thorn in the away game.

From the beginning of the game, the Grizzlies showed strong confrontation on both ends of the offense and defense. Zach Randolph was even more in the confrontation, completely suppressing Duncan to death.

Once the black bear enters the state, it is a guy who has no solution on the offensive end. It first hits you with a bang of fat, and then uses the soft touch to put the ball firmly into the basket.

This battle alone makes people have to re-examine the player Zach Randolph. Maybe he is indeed inseparable from drugs, but this guy's strength is indeed often underestimated.

Marc Gasol also played well on the offensive end of G1, the black and white bears broke out at the same time, just like Xiong Da and Xiong Er ruled the forest.

Of course, Tony Parker can't be considered bald, after all, the difference in appearance is too big, but his situation is not much worse.

Under the careful care of Tony Allen, the offensive efficiency of the Gaul sports car dropped significantly.

He made 16 of 4 shots. This performance disappointed Popovich. If he hadn't won more than 10 free throws at the home foul call, Parker would have become the biggest undercover agent for the Spurs tonight.

George Hill's performance was equally bad, and rookie Gary Neal didn't have the amazing performance of the regular season.

Ginobili's absence due to injury, so that the Spurs less a winning knife.

At the last moment, Tony Allen's performance on the offensive end was also remarkable. He used free throws to successfully kill the Spurs.

The Spurs pulled back a victory in G2, but it wasn't entirely because of Manu Ginobili's return. The poor performance of both the Black Bears and the White Bears was the biggest reason why the Spurs were able to defend their home court.

With their tenacious defense, the Spurs pulled back a game, 1:1. Until this game, fans still think that the Spurs are more likely to advance to the next round.

G3 returned to Memphis, the black and white bears returned to the forest, and immediately showed terrifying combat effectiveness, once again overwhelmed the Spurs' inside line, while Tony Allen continued to put defensive pressure on Ginobili and Tony Parker on the defensive end.

After this round of the series, Tony Allen's personal defensive ability has finally been put on the table. This guy is another seriously underestimated player for the Grizzlies.

That's right, on the surface, Tony Allen is just an ordinary role player who averaged less than 10 points per game.

But the problem is that his 10 points are almost stable, but the players against him are often defended against superstars by Tony Allen, and their efficiency often drops sharply. The great value can be realized.

The anxious game came to the final moment. The Spurs trailed 88:91. They still held the ball in the last 5 seconds. Unfortunately, the final shot failed. In the end, the Grizzlies won G3.

2:1, the Grizzlies lead the Spurs, the fans have begun to doubt their own judgment, and now even a fool can see that the current situation of the San Antonio people is worrying.

This is why the Spurs also want to get Ruan Erniu.

That's right, their inside strength is too low, and Duncan really lacks a powerful insider who can help him share the defensive pressure.

Otherwise, the Spurs would not have been bullied so badly by the Grizzlies in this round of the series.

People from the Celestial Dynasty will naturally not go, the reason is very simple, the Spurs must not be able to pay his salary, and going to the Spurs means that Ruan Erniu must succumb to Popovich.

To be honest, although players like Ruan Erniu and James compliment the old fox on the surface, they are really forced to play systematic basketball and be forced to suppress their playing time and statistics.

Score 30 points in a game, and the next day will have "cramps and diarrhea" due to inexplicable reasons, and then "take a rest". .

The following games have completely entered the rhythm of the Grizzlies.

The Memphis people at home made another victory in G4. After returning to San Antonio in G5, the Spurs pulled back another victory, but the Grizzlies, which took the lead in getting the match point, did not give the Spurs a second chance.

Returning to the life-and-death battle of G6 again, Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol once again dominated the inside line. In the matchup, they completely exploded the Spurs' inside line.

Especially Black Bear Randolph, in this promotion battle with no retreat, he made 22 of 12 shots in a single game, 2 of 0 three-pointers, 8 of 7 free throws, scored 31 points, and had a double-double of 11 rebounds data.

On the opposite side of him, Duncan only scored a barely double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. In addition, Dadai made 13 of 5 shots and 2 of 2 free throws. His shooting percentage was only a poor 38.5%.

Stone Buddha was completely blown that night, or rather, he didn't take advantage of Zach Randolph in the entire series.

The famous GIF of Dadai smashing the basket with a basketball is also from this round of the series.

Even Duncan, a man engaged in psychology, was driven out of control by Randolph, which shows the terrifying power of the black bear.

In fact, every time Erniu and Randolph face each other, the statistics often show that they and the Black Bear are basically in a state of mutual explosion.

Perhaps it should be said that the moisture between strength and fame can only be truly dried up by battles like the playoffs.

4:2, the Grizzlies completed the black eight, becoming the biggest upset in the first round of the series.

There is not much suspense in the other three matchups in the first round of the Western Conference.

4:1, the young Thunder killed the Nuggets without Anthony and Billups. I have to say that Oklahoma’s rise is too fast. This youth team has shown a stronger competitiveness than the Blazers , You know, they don't have painful injuries and desperate curses.

4:2, the Lakers defeated the Hornets, Chris Paul finally stopped pretending to be dead in the playoffs, his average 15.9+9.8 per game this season can only prove that he did not take the regular season seriously, and when it came to the playoffs, CP22, who averaged 11+3 per game in the series, still proved his value as the number one point guard in active service.

Didn't meet Deron * Williams, Paul is the best one.

It's just that the Lakers must be the stronger team overall.

It was still 4:2, the Mavericks got the Blazers, the old driver Nowitzki taught Aldridge how to drive a round of the series.

Also averaged about 19 shots per game, the Silver Horn King had nearly 6 more free throws than the Locomotive, and Nowitzki averaged 7 more points per game than Alder.

The first round of the playoffs of the 10-11 season came to an end, but the story of the Clippers who took an early vacation is still going on.

Erniu is determined not to go to the Knicks, but Clippers owner Donald Sterling dare not take it lightly.

So, Clippers general manager Neil O'Hill called Erniu again, and agreed that the three of them would have dinner together at a newly opened Hong Kong-style tea restaurant in Los Angeles.

As soon as they met, Ruan Erniu opened the door and said, "Mr. Sterling, since I decided to come to the Clippers, I will definitely complete the contract extension here.

I can't guarantee anything further, but as we talked about that night, I will not leave the Clippers for the next three to four years. "

Donald Sterling laughed: "Kraft, I've always had faith in you!"

Er Niu nodded and smiled, and took a heavy sip of tea. This time Sterling should have gotten what he meant. What Ruan Er Niu was most afraid of was that the Clippers owner would suddenly think about it.

To a certain extent, Sterling is more difficult to deal with than Tony Ressler. After all, the latter can be moved by interests, but although the former also pays attention to interests, he often does not like to play cards according to routines.

O'Hirer broke the brief silence. He asked about Er Niu's living conditions after returning to Los Angeles in a hush-hush manner, and whether he had any good suggestions for the team.

After thinking for a while, Ruan Erniu said directly to Sterling: "You once told me that you hope to make the Clippers a great NBA team, but with all due respect, according to my observations these days, The current Los Angeles Clippers simply don't have the temperament to win."

Sterling nodded and said, "That's why I traded you with Blake Griffin.

To be honest, more than one team wants to get Griffin, but in my opinion, all the chips they give can't be compared with yours. "

Ruan Erniu secretly said: "If there were no Celestial Market behind me, you wouldn't bet on my future with Griffin."

However, Ruan Erniu didn't show any flaws on his face. He continued: "Thank you very much for your kindness, but I still want to say that we must make radical changes."

Sterling is just a gambler, not a fool, otherwise he would not be able to earn this family fortune. He instantly understood what Er Niu meant, that the people of the Celestial Dynasty wanted power.

Will Donald Sterling give it?

Of course, because this itself was one of the bargaining chips that persuaded Erniu to come to the Clippers, and now the Clippers hope to reach a contract extension with Ruan Erniu, so Sterling will definitely coax Ruan Erniu.

Sterling immediately gave Osher a wink, and Osher instantly understood what the boss meant, and the Clippers general manager said to Ruan Erniu almost in a humble tone: "Kraft, how do you need to change? I will definitely obey unconditionally."

Ruan Erniu waved his hands and said, "No, no, I'm just making a suggestion, and it's up to you to decide whether to implement it or not.

To be honest, do you think Pooh de Nagro is an excellent head coach? "

Sterling still didn't speak, but O'Hirer had to say it, because deciding whether to stay or stay as a head coach is first of all a question that he, the general manager of the team, needs to consider.

"There are two years left on his contract, but we do have the right to terminate the contract early. Kraft, are you really so unfavorable to him?" O'Heir asked.

Ruan Erniu did not give any explanation or answer, but fell silent again.

This time it was Donald Sterling who opened the conversation first, and he said in a very affirmative tone: "Oshir, end the contract with De Nagro tomorrow."

Then, Sterling said to Ruan Erniu: "So, who is your candidate?"

Ruan Erniu nodded. This is the reason why he chose to come to the Clippers. Sterling is crazy, but his actions are indeed decisive enough to make big things happen, and sometimes he really can't show affection.

Ruan Erniu said in an almost joking tone: "How about choosing me?"

Sterling laughed loudly and said, "I agree, I don't have any opinions!"

Osher was a little confused. He didn't know whether it was a joke or the boss's established plan. He wanted to keep silent, but Ruan Erniu was not going to let him go.

"In addition, I also hope that Neil can involve the entire coaching staff in discussions and suggestions before the trade and draft."

As soon as these words came out, O'Hilton immediately understood that he was going to be emptied out. What discussions and suggestions were there, this was Hong Guoguo's seizure of power.

Once the people of the Celestial Dynasty have these rights, what value does he have as a general manager?
Is it like a low-level HR, to discuss player salary with the player's agent?
But Osher did not dare to refute in the end, because he knew very well that, judging from the current situation, he was a puppet, and Sterling would definitely agree to the proposal of the Celestial People, and the facts were indeed as he thought. .

"Then, what about the other members of the coaching staff?" Osher didn't want to be a completely speechless puppet, he was trying to test the two bullies, to see how ambitious the power grabber, the Celestial Man, really is.

"If possible, I hope to reorganize the Clippers' assistant coaching team. To be honest, if I really serve as the team's head coach, the assistant coach will need a very reliable guy to help me." Ruan Erniu's words seem to be Still joking, but things have developed to this point, Osher will not think Er Niu is joking.

Ruan Erniu added: "I haven't finalized the specific candidate, but apart from Natalie Nakase, the current coaching staff doesn't have anyone I need."

Speaking of this, it is really clear that Ruan Erniu will not only become the player leader of the Clippers, but also control the entire coaching staff, and even the general manager of the Clippers.

That is to say, the league does not allow players to directly serve as the general manager of the team, otherwise Osher feels that his puppet has no value at all.

Sterling finally fully agreed with Er Niu's suggestion, as long as Ruan Er Niu can bring him huge commercial benefits, no matter how bad the Clippers are, he has no opinion.

What's more, with an ambitious guy like Ruan Erniu controlling the team, will the value of the Clippers really drop?
No, the team has a great chance to become better, and the value of the team will continue to increase.

This meal is suitable for both the host and the guest. Both sides have achieved their set goals. Judging from the results, it should be a win-win choice, but Neil O'Sherr must be the one who was sacrificed.

Ruan Erniu left first, while Osher was responsible for sending Sterling home.

On Sterling's luxury car, Sterling said to O'Hier next to him: "Do you feel that you have become a sculpture without any rights?"

Osher said: "Boss, I just think that the Chinese have too much rights. The Clippers belong to your team after all."

Donald Sterling nodded and said, "Did I give Ruan Erniu too much power? It seems so, but I can tell you for sure that the turnaround you want will definitely happen."

O'Sir was puzzled: "You mean, it's appropriate to create obstacles for Kraft Nguyen?"

"Idiot! Dedicate yourself to satisfying the people of the Celestial Dynasty. This is the only thing you can do now. Remember, before the 'turning point' comes, you can do whatever Kraft Nguyen asks you to do!" Sterling directly yelled at Osher.

　Re-modified a bit, please re-refresh!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)