Standing pretty old

Chapter 848 Surprising decision, wonderful pretense

On June 6, US time, it was still the American Airlines Center in Miami.

In the Heat's locker room, the home team players are making final pre-match preparations.

Since the big score leads the opponent 2:1, and then there are two consecutive home games to play, the mood of the Heat is quite relaxed.

If all goes well, they may even lift the O'Brien Trophy directly in Miami.

Why did the Big Three of the Heat get together last season?To say a thousand words and ten thousand is not for the championship.

The strength of Kraft Nguyen and the Clippers once made them hopeless, but judging from the past three games, once the game is dragged into a stalemate and the Clippers are not given a chance to take it away, the Heat still have hope Overcome your opponent.

A narrow victory is luck, and two narrow victories are a manifestation of strength.

It can be said that the Heat are indeed one of the few teams in the league that can compete with the Clippers.

"Do you think the Clippers will change tonight?" LeBron James has indeed matured a lot. After experiencing the failure of last season, he has become more responsible at critical moments.

If Ruan Erniu is the undoubted core of the Clippers, then James' stable performance averaging 30+ per game in the playoffs this season is also the undoubted leader of the Heat.

After entering the finals, James' scoring average has indeed declined, but a closer look at the data shows that he is still the cornerstone player with the highest efficiency and the most stable contribution in the team.

As a good friend of James, D. Wade said with a smile: "Whether they will change or not, we will not change the way we play."

D. Wade is more calm than James and Bosh because he already has a championship ring and FMVP in his hand. , D. Wade is destined to be the winner of the NBA.

A superstar with a ring and a superstar without a ring are two completely different concepts.

Bosh said while tying his shoelaces, "You guys think they're going to put another Chinese guy on the field against me. That guy named Yi did a good job in G2."

James nodded and said: "It's possible. After all, DeAndre Jordan is too little threat on the offensive end, and he often can't make a save on the defensive end. After all, the Clippers are Kraft Nguyen's team. This guy is a guy who will do whatever it takes to win." people."

D. Wade suddenly said with some taste: "Speaking of which, CP3 is your family, and Kraft Nguyen is also a guy you admire a lot. If one day they invite you to Los Angeles, will you agree?"

Cheeks is not just talking about it casually. Miami's ball market is still a little smaller. In comparison, Los Angeles is undoubtedly a place that can maximize James' business interests.

The mood of the league has long since changed. As Stern continues to promote his recreational basketball and gentleman basketball, the persona of the mortal enemy can no longer be sold.

Every fan understands that this bunch of guys who start out almost all as millionaires are just working, and there is no need for them to continue to be hostile off the court.

James smiled and put his arms around D. Wade's shoulders, and said in the most sincere tone: "Believe me, I will not leave Miami easily. I love everything here and enjoy the feeling of playing with you and Chris.

Even if there is such a day, no matter what decision I make in the future, I will be the first to let you know before everyone gets the news. "

This is because they have a good relationship with each other, so James doesn't mind speaking his mind.

The NBA is a business field. Instead of thinking about the banquet that will never end, it is better to cherish the time in front of you.

Players from both sides returned to the court after the opening ceremony. Before that, they had completed their warm-up exercises.

In the ESPN commentary booth, Jaylen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mike Brin are already ready to start broadcasting the starting list.

In the past few years, ESPN's overall tendency is to like to praise James and black Kobe, but it always has an indifferent attitude towards Ruan Erniu.

However, as Kraft Ruan's performance became more and more outstanding, ESPN still attacked Ruan Erniu openly and secretly when he was launching an impact from No. 1 in active service to No. 1 in history.

It is a very clear attitude to invite the hardcore bull black Jaylen Rose to be the guest commentator in the finals.

Of course, the behavior of an ESPN reporter directly using words to racially discriminate against Jeremy Lin will definitely not happen again (Jeremy Lin is still an American, which shows how serious racial discrimination is in the United States. The reporter touched the red line and was later fired), but The sarcastic remarks in secret will not stop.

Jeff Van Gundy got the final roster 15 minutes before the start of the game, and the first announcement was of course the visiting Clippers' starting roster:
C Yi Jianlian

PF Ruan Erniu

SF Kawhi Leonard

SG JJ* Reddick

PG Chris Paul
When the dust settled, it exceeded most people's expectations, but it gave a sense of what it should be.

Just like what James said, Kraft Nguyen is a guy who will do whatever it takes to win. He dared to use a cross to get rid of McDyess' ruthless guy in his rookie season.

At critical moments, Ruan Erniu has never been a leader who lacks courage.

In fact, when Er Niu finally made this decision, he was worried that it would cause resentment in the team. He especially found Jordan and tried his best to appease this guy.

However, Er Niu was very surprised by Jordan's reaction.

"No problem, I am willing to follow the arrangement of the coaching staff." Jordan said calmly.

At first, Er Niu thought he was speaking in anger, and thought about how to continue to appease him, but someone in the team told him that this was normal, and that person was Chris Paul.

"Kraft, you don't think everyone is as thirsty for victory as we are?" Paul said with a smile.

Interestingly speaking, it may be difficult for outsiders to imagine that the Clippers' most hated training in training is not Erniu, but CP3.

Ruan Erniu is the kind of parent who likes to lead by example and teach lessons. In this regard, James and Erniu are actually the same kind of people.

But there is also a more American-style paranoid leader. Needless to say, such representatives are undoubtedly Jordan and Kobe.

Relatively speaking, although Kobe is not as strong as Jordan, he is better than His Majesty the Flying Man in terms of paranoia.

Which one is Paul?
If I had to describe it, I would actually prefer the latter.

That's right, relatively short in stature, how can he lead the whole team?

There is only one way to increase your own aggressiveness.

In the Clippers, the most despised Jordan is not the second, but the third.

The fact is that the Chinese people tried their best to help Jordan improve his free throw percentage, and tried hard to match his annual salary of tens of millions. Obviously they wanted to train Jordan.

But Jordan may have stayed in the chaotic Clippers for too long in the past, and his desire for victory is far from reaching the rhythm of two bulls and three guns.

Otherwise, in front of the ultimate low-post killer like Erniu, if you learn two tricks with an open mind, you won't be completely locked up by Bosh on the defensive end in the past few games.

In Paul's private words: "This guy DeAndre is simply squandering his talent!"

In the team, Chris Paul is the one who hates Jordan the most. This is not only the means by which Paul hoped to be promoted to the leader, but also because of his character.

Regardless of whether Jordan was really willing to be a substitute for the benefit of the team, or he had to back down due to the pressure of the two leaders of the team, anyway, the Clippers' transformation was finally completed smoothly.

The Clippers completed the change, but the Heat, as the winner of G3, did not need to change:
C Chris Bosh
PF LeBron James

SF Caron Butler

SG Dwyane Wade
PG Mario Chalmers
Spoelstra has also deduced that the Clippers will change their starting lineup, and Tianchao Yi's change of Jordan is no exception, but the Clippers really dare to put a starting center with an annual salary of tens of millions on the bench, and let a role player with an annual salary of 47 When he became the starter, he still surprised the Filipinos.

You won't know if you fight or not, you only know after you fight!
Again, a player who can be a good substitute may not necessarily be a qualified starter.

Whether this earth-shattering decision can have an effect or not depends on the game.

Yi Jianlian and Bosh stood in the middle circle and prepared to jump the ball. In the first minute, A Lian was still recalling what Ruan Erniu said to him in his mind.

"I'm going to take a gamble, Allen, I believe you can fight Bosh on the court.

The Heat made it clear that to improve the speed of offensive and defensive transitions, you are a better candidate than DeAndre.

You are also very clear that being a substitute and starting is not the same thing, I will only give you about 25-30 minutes of playing time in a game, and I hope you will do your best every minute you are on the court..."

Ruan Erniu didn't pour more chicken soup on A Lian, and he did it for this sake. I believe that A Lian is also very clear about his performance in the finals, which will determine his future.

If G2's performance confirmed his middle-class contract, then the subsequent games will determine whether he can get the top middle-class salary, or even an annual salary of tens of millions.

Before Alian came to the NBA, he was also placed high hopes by the Chinese fans. Although he has been unsatisfactory in the past few years, with the help of Erniu, he has gained a firm foothold in the Clippers.

But who doesn't want to be able to do better?
In the cruel arena of competition, one's worth needs to be supported by strength and performance.

……

With the whistle of the referee, the basketball was thrown high.

Bosh and Allen touched the basketball at the same time. The two reacted quickly enough to complete the second jump almost at the same time. This time, Allen took the lead to dial the basketball.

The ball flew into the hands of Kawhi, and Paul took the basketball from the latter and advanced half court with the ball.

Ruan Erniu asked for the ball in the low post, and Paul immediately sent the ball over.

"Leading? I will tie the big score tonight!" Er Niu muttered in front of James.

"boom!"

With the super impact, James took a big step back to stand firm, but Ruan Erniu took advantage of the situation to pull up, overwhelmed James, and threw the ball sideways into the basket.

James has no temper because he eats so hard, that is to say, James has the strength of the inside line. If he changes to a swingman, he may be directly hit by the second bull!

On the offensive end of the Heat, D. Wade took the basketball from Chalmers, facing Kawhi's long arm, he transferred the ball to James.

James did not squeeze the two bulls in a back-up single, turned around and cut in and was stuck by the two bulls, so he had to distribute the ball to the outside.

Butler raised his hand against Redick's defense and shot...

"boom!"

Missed!

To be honest, the Heat signed Caron Butler last summer with more luxury tax may have done a loss-making business, because Battier, who is more cost-effective, may be more suitable for this Heat.

Butler rarely has the opportunity to attack with the ball in this Heat team. After all, both James and D. Wade control the ball, and Bosh also occupies a considerable part of the remaining ball. Butler's offensive ability with the ball is fundamental. Can't play out.

In terms of long-range three-point shooting, Battier's performance in the 11-12 season playoffs was far better than Butler.

Back on the court, Bosh was lucky enough to pick up this offensive rebound in the frontcourt. Facing Allen's defense at the bottom corner, he first made a fake shot and tried to pass Allen in one step.

But Allen was not deceived. Even if he couldn't stop Bosh on the move, he could continue to create pressure on Bosh on the defensive end.

Bosh rushed into the penalty area with Yi Jianlian on his back, a drifting shot, and his movements were extremely chic...

"boom!"

It's a pity I didn't enter!

Ruan Erniu took the backcourt rebound and immediately started the "Brave Bull Sprint".

In the blink of an eye, James got stuck in Erniu's path during the transition between offense and defense.

"Don't think about it!"

Well, James can't yell passionate words at the second level in such a fierce game confrontation, but his fierce eyes are enough to express this meaning.

Fouls also stop you!
James swung his arm vigorously and cut directly on Erniu's arm.

But the brute in the impact state did not let go. After stepping over James' side in a big stride, the referee's whistle sounded, and the coherent action of the two bulls was not over yet.

After encountering a foul-style block, the Bulls completed the attack with a small throw.

Score counts, plus penalty!

Man Niu waved his arm vigorously to celebrate his 2+1!

"I said, the big score will be equalized tonight!" Er Niu said confidently in James' ear.

James, who calmed down, shot back: "You hit this extra penalty first!"

"Do I need to close my eyes to punish?" Ruan Erniu suddenly challenged further.

James is inexplicably afraid to accept the move, why can the Chinese people be so confident?Obviously we are the leader.

Ruan Erniu didn't continue talking, but stood on the free throw line and took the basketball from the referee.

Then, through the camera lens, audiences all over the world were dumbfounded!

Ruan Erniu really had to close his eyes!

In such an important finals, when he was still behind his opponent by a big score, he actually closed his eyes like a joke to make a free throw!
Bend your knees, relax your five fingers, flexibly turn your wrist...

"brush!"

The basketball spun into the hoop with a violent spin, and at the same time there was a burst of white waves.

Ruan Er Niutou didn't return to the half court, but the calm James was in a state of confusion.

This chaos did not recover until the end of the first half.

In fact, since the free throw, the Heat have not actually caused enough trouble for the Clippers in the first half.

At 61:46, the Clippers once again took a double-digit lead at halftime. In the first quarter of the game, the Clippers had a 33:19 advantage.

In Er Niu Future's memoirs, Man Niu himself admitted that in fact, he just wanted to pretend to be aggressive at the time, but he didn't expect the effect to be so good.

Yes, the deterrent power of super giant pretense is so terrifying!
(End of this chapter)