ebonymovies Chapter 702. 702. The Prelude to the Battle of the Spurs
Chapter 702. 702. The Prelude to the Battle of the Spurs
Chapter 702. 702. The Prelude to the Battle of the Spurs
When the second round of the playoffs was about to begin, the league began to announce awards one after another.
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Antetokounmpo played 74 times this season, 55 of which came as a substitute, meeting the condition that more than 60.00% of his appearances were substitutes, and was elected as the best sixth man of the season.
Antetokounmpo, who won the best sixth man, is in a good mood. He knows his talent. Whether he goes or stays next season, there is no possibility of continuing to play as a substitute. This year is the only time he can The chance to get the best sixth man is the same as Whiteside last season.
Next season Antetokounmpo believes that he is bound to have more playing time and a starting position, so his goal for next season is the Most Improved Award.
There has always been a curse theory that the fastest progress award is a curse, and it will be over if you take it.
But Antetokounmpo doesn't believe it, because there is a living example around him. Liu Ren won the Most Improved Award with an absolute advantage in the 13-14 season. I also won it, and I won the championship, so if you can win a prize, you must fight for it. This is the "advantage" that Antetokounmpo learned from Liu Ren.
The most improved award this season was won by Kemba Walker of the Hornets.
Kemba Walker averaged 21 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists per game this season. His points, rebounds and assists have all improved to a great extent. The record of the Hornets has also improved a lot. He has entered the playoffs and won the Most Improved Award a long time ago. expected things.
Unlike the Lakers who won almost all the awards last year, the Warriors seemed a bit aggrieved. Except for the MVP that should have belonged to Curry, they didn't get any other awards until the day of the second round against the Thunder.
But just before the game, it was finally their turn for the awards. Steve Kerr won the best coach of the season!
This greatly boosted the morale of the Warriors. They have the best record and the best coach!
There is only one person in the entire Warriors team who is not so happy. Luke Walton didn't say anything, but also laughed, but his heart was bleeding!
But what can be done, he is just an acting coach, Steve Kerr is the head coach, Walton’s coaching record is also counted on Steve Kerr’s head, he is still a coach without coaching record data , just a teaching assistant.
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The one-day preparation time passed like this, and on May 5th, the series between the Lakers and the Spurs was about to start.
In Liu Ren's view, this round of the series will be the most difficult one they have played in the past two years, even harder than the Warriors and Cavaliers they may encounter later.
This has been the main theme of the Lakers for more than a decade, and the most difficult to deal with will always be the Spurs.
The Spurs are the most threatening team in the West to the historical dominance of the Lakers. They are too strong. Ever since Popovich became the head coach of the Spurs, the Spurs have never missed the playoffs, and even won less than 50 wins. Just because of the insufficient schedule, they won 11 wins even in the shrinking season of the 12-50 season.
Moreover, the new system of the Spurs is no longer dependent on Duncan. Even if the troika is gone now, Liu Ren believes that the Spurs are still one of the best teams in the West, not to mention the troika who still has the power to fight. exist!
Therefore, Liu Ren believed from the very beginning that the Spurs will not overturn this year like last year. He has been studying the Spurs' style of play from the beginning, and finally came to the conclusion that it is - amazing!
It's great, but Liu Ren can't say exactly how good it is. Anyway, you only need to see who the players are, and then you will know what effect they play.
Not to mention the six superstars and former superstars, it's normal for them to perform well, but a group of their role players all played like superstars. Liu Ren feels as confident as his teammates.
But Liu Ren's teammates are a group of future stars!Those of the Spurs are all players that other teams did not want to lay off or lost...
At the press conference before the game, Liu Ren was caught by the fat press officer Kyle who had already started squatting in the parking lot. Squatting in the parking lot in the summer, Kyle was already fat, but now he was covered in sweat, Liu Ren decisively chose to attend the press conference.
Liu Ren came to the press conference site and found that there are really enough reporters today, almost catching up with last year's 23vs24 finals.
The first question from the media was: "Mr. Liu, do you have confidence in this series? This is the 20th playoff match between the Lakers and Spurs after Kobe and Duncan entered the league in the past 10 years. Both have an advantage, but you have lost the last two times, do you have the confidence to win this time?"
It was this question again, and Liu Ren expressed disgust.
Liu Ren understands that this round of the series is probably the last time Kobe and Duncan will face each other as the main force in people's eyes. Maybe this round of the series will even be the last time Kobe and Duncan will face each other, because Duncan has already given people many times in interviews. I feel like I'm thinking of retiring.
Therefore, the possible last match between Kobe and Duncan has become the focus of media attention.
Well, Liu Ren respects these two seniors very much and is their fan, but he still feels unhappy.
Let’s not talk about the year before last. Last year’s finals also had a 23vs24 gimmick. This year is the final battle of Kedai. It seems that no one pays attention to him. Liu Ren expressed his displeasure.
At this time Liu Ren did not adjust his mood, but took the initiative to think in that direction.
He wants to make himself angry, and against the Spurs, he not only has to play well, but also has to play super!
Liu Ren choked directly: "I think the old man should go home early to rest, don't be too tired, so I will help the old gentlemen of the Spurs to rest earlier."
This kind of slobbering question is definitely not a local reporter in Los Angeles, and Liu Ren didn't give him a good face.
Kobe's face on the side is twitching, old man?He seems to have entered the league earlier than those old guys on the Spurs...
The press officer Kyle has calmed down. His task is to bring Liu Ren to the press conference. As for what Liu Ren wants to say, the management has said it, and he can say whatever he wants. Anyway, he will be brought at least two or three times in a round of the series, otherwise Those reporters who helped the Lakers beat Liu Ren to Deng Tai-Jones to drive public opinion will be very upset. If there is any trouble, they need their help.
Although Liu Ren's speech was a little harsh, the reporters said, the more ugly the better!
Players should be so generous and say what they want!What's the point of being bureaucratic like Kobe.
Then the reporters began to deliberately guide Liu Ren to speak. Liu Ren knew their trap and did not refuse, and answered whatever was asked.
"Who is greater, Duncan or Kobe? Sorry, of course Kobe, but they are both in the past tense, and Leonard and I are in the present tense."
"Yes, this is the duel between me and Leonard."
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(End of this chapter)