swing striker

Chapter 264 Midfielder
With a cigar burning in his hand, Popovich sat alone in his study with some doubts.

The strange yet familiar young man on the TV in front of him shocked him too much.

Just like seeing Duncan's performance on the court for the first time, the strong premonition that rose in his heart-"He will definitely shock people!"

"Is this the young man we gave up?"

Taking a deep puff of the cigar, Popovich was stimulated and began to cough violently, but this could not interrupt his memories of some scenes a year ago.

He felt remorse!
Huge and violent!
"What a team leader!"

In Popovich's heart at this time, Shi Lei resembled Duncan, the soul of his team, regardless of their position, the two of them had too much in common.

The same low-key and silent, the same calm and persistent, the same tireless pursuit of victory, the same disregard for personal data, the same, they like to share and trust their teammates!
"If we keep him, we can continue to be brilliant for at least ten years!"

Popovich couldn't help but think about it, although, it is impossible to change anything!
What would Duncan and Shi Lei look like?Popovich can be sure that their achievements will not be lower than the "twin towers" formed by the Spurs when the old and the new were replaced last time!

Shi Lei is tougher, which is a very important trait for defense, and in more important games, Shi Lei's performance is often more stable and outstanding, which is exactly what David Robinson lacks, okay Well, Shi Lei doesn't have the offensive talent of "Admiral", but Popovich doesn't think it's so important. Compared with Shi Lei's advantages, this is actually nothing to worry about!

And Shi Lei also had a gorgeous dunk that surprised the entire league!

There is also a Nuoda market that everyone will envy behind!
What else can stop his rise?
Popovich shook his head. He knew that nothing in this world could stop this young man from rising, except himself and God!

Players from both sides returned to the locker room, and the game entered the intermission stage. The scoring machine showed a dazzling 50:57, and the home team was ahead of the visiting team.After Shi Lei came on the field in the second quarter, the Celtics started their own journey to chase points. They not only wiped out the huge loss of 21 points in the first quarter, but also overtook the score by 7 points. In one quarter, the Celtics beat the Lakers by 28 points.

This is the playoffs, but the finals, this is a match between two championship teams!

In this quarter of the game, Shi Lei scored 21 points in a single quarter. This is still the result. After the Lakers made adjustments, the defensive pressure on him increased, and he began to focus on organizing the team's offense!
Another team has tasted the bitter fruit of Shi Lei's breakthrough!

Huge strength, and rare fast speed, make his breakthrough a "sharp weapon" that can be used for a long time to "siege the city" on the court with "one move fresh"!
In this regard, Shi Lei is more like Duncan. The most important scoring method Duncan relies on is "rebound shooting"!
The bitterness on Popovich's face became heavier: "That was really a bad choice. It's unimaginable that I gave up a cornerstone of the team because of a role player a year ago!"

It was only at this time that Popovich began to face up to Shi Lei's efforts in San Antonio. In such a situation where the future is almost invisible, how many people can make the same efforts as before?

No playing time, sitting by the drinking fountain, the biggest job is to pass towels and water to teammates, and cheering, even if you are a genius, sitting like this for a year will most of them be useless.

"Effort, mind!"

Popovich murmured these two words in his mind, took another sip of the cigar in his hand, and then he thought of White who he chose to stay at that time.

"Okay, I'll give you a chance!"

Shi Lei is the temptation that Popovich can't refuse now. This temptation is too great, and Popovich's persistence has been shaken. Popovich actually wants to lay off White. In this year's playoffs , White's performance was even worse than last year's Ridnor. Not only was he at a loss on the offensive end, but he only contributed seven fouls on the defensive end!

In White's two-year contract, the second year is a non-guaranteed contract. At this turning point in his life, his fate changed again.

"It's unbelievable, I thought the Celtics would have a humiliating defeat in this game!"

After the team reversed, Bird's mouth finally loosened, and he confessed the despair that existed in his heart after the first quarter.

"Yes, who would think so, not only you, but also me, and Doug Rivers, and Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett. Including everyone, but except him!"

Some things, only when you look back, can you feel the preciousness at that time.Under Bill Wharton's manipulation, the live broadcast was pulled back to the moment when the first quarter ended!

Rivers was roaring, the faces of the Celtics players were ashen, and then Shi Lei stood up from the sidelines. Although it was impossible to hear what they were saying at that time from the camera, it was obvious that after this moment, , the Celtics "live" inexplicably.

The camera advances little by little, and finally freezes when Shi Lei and Rivers are staring at each other. Shi Lei's dull and calm face, and Rivers' face with bruised veins due to rage, are played out from the camera for a long time .

"I wonder what he said at the time?"

Tolbert said with some regret.

"We'll just have to wait until after the game, and I think there will be reporters interviewing Doug about it, and lip experts will be willing to translate what they're talking about."

As soon as Bill Wharton finished speaking, the four people in the commentary booth received a voice transmission from the behind-the-scenes of the TV station.

"Oh, the reading came out, and he said to Rivers: 'Leave it to me, sir, and I'll deal with him!'"

"Shi, offense, the team needs your offense, you have unlimited firepower!"

The role-playing began, and Bill Wharton, who was the first to speak, grabbed the opportunity to play the leading role, while Bird could only play the supporting role of Rivers.Well, Tolbert is the audience, Johnson?is he still there

"Shi, offense, the team needs your offense, you have unlimited firepower!"

"No, no need, believe me, we will get back the score soon, these old guys just took a nap!"

"Hey, old guy, it's time to get up, it's not time to rest, if you continue to sleep, the Los Angeles people will take away our championship ring!"

"Yeah, they're about to take our rings, so what are we going to do now?"

Tolbert finally got the chance to participate, and he shouted as if he was there: "Fight!"

(End of this chapter)