Chapter 778 [As Long as the Pope Is There, There Will Be a Champion! 】
After the game, people agreed that the core of the Nets is more worthy of the title of "Big Three" and they have the strength to compete with the Clippers in the finals. The Cavaliers should consider rebuilding in the summer. Many Cavaliers fans suggest trading out Bosh and Wade in exchange for other stars to assist the "Emperor."
Regarding the matter of team building, the Cavaliers management began to feel desperate. The three stars at their peak could not win as a team. Who else should they find for James? What kind of strong man can be obtained by using Bosh and Wade who are both popular and powerful as bargaining chips?
To trade, the Cavaliers management had to ask James for his opinion. He told the media more than once that he and Wade were brothers.
In fact, James now hopes that the Cavaliers will trade him to the Clippers. From now on, the glory of Cleveland will be handed over to his brother. He knows very well that the Cavaliers will be weaker next season and there will be no future for him to stay here.
However, James has signed a six-year contract. Unless he is traded, he will have to stay with the Cavaliers next season. In 2014, he can break out of his contract and enter the free market. He doesn't have many options, and he will definitely have to bear the stigma.
The Nets were promoted, and Yang Rui's mood was a bit complicated. The emergence of this powerful Nets was indirectly caused by him.
If he hadn't suggested that Yao Ming go to the Nets, this team would not have become more attractive to Chinese fans. After attracting Chinese fans, many players were optimistic about the Chinese market and were willing to join.
If Tyreke Evans and Love had stayed here, the Nets might have been able to reach the playoffs after two years of development, but there would definitely not be stars like Deron and Joe Johnson willing to assist Love. .
After watching three games, the Clippers coaching staff formulated a tactical plan. The players trained the coach to run and gun, double screens, run without the ball, and give up attacking the basket.
If the opponent is the Cavaliers, Yang Rui will definitely let Griffin be the core of the offense. Last year, Griffin benefited from tactics, produced good data, and won the FMVP.
Against the Nets, Griffin and Chandler don't have many offensive opportunities. Challenging Yao Ming and Favors near the penalty area is definitely a stupid choice. Although Yao Ming is slow, his height advantage is too great, and he dominates the penalty area.
To deal with Yao Ming, the best way is to run, keep looking for cover, the defender attacks with the ball, pulls Yao Ming out of the penalty area, and then passes him. If Yao Ming doesn't come out, he will take action when the opportunity arises.
The finals will start on June 6. The Clippers practiced tactics for three consecutive days to strengthen the players' memory.
As usual, ESPN assembled a 13-person expert team to predict the outcome. This time it was finally not one-sided. Two people were optimistic that the Nets would win the game in a 4-3 tiebreaker.
The comparison is also very different. One person is optimistic that the Clippers will sweep, five people are optimistic that the Clippers will win 4-1, three people are optimistic that the Clippers will win 4-2, and two people are optimistic that the Clippers will win 4-3.
The Nets coaching staff didn't spend much time watching the game tapes between the Clippers and the Spurs. As early as mid-season, they had already regarded the Clippers as their imaginary enemy in the finals. They were practicing running and gunning with small lineups in the middle and late seasons of the season, with Yao Ming present and Otherwise, the Nets are a completely different team.
Just like last year, everyone on the Clippers was very relaxed during the holidays. The entire team had a holiday on the 5th and no training was scheduled.
Yang Rui attended the celebration party for the movie "The Martian". This movie is the biggest winner in the Spring and Autumn Festival. It has topped the list in North America for four consecutive weeks and the global box office for four consecutive weeks. It has reached the top in the UK, South Korea, France, China, Hong Kong and other regions.
As of now, the cumulative global box office is 528 million U.S. dollars, and it continues to rise. It will not be a big problem to eventually exceed 600 million U.S. dollars. Another movie backed by Facebook is a hit.
Thomas Bentley also came to the celebration party and brought Miranda Kerr with him. The two have always been disconnected. After getting involved with Thomas, Miranda has never been married, and she no longer looks down on street stars like Orlando Bloom.
Thomas and Daddario have seen each other less often this year. Daddario is angry, but he doesn't want to cut off contact with Thomas. I heard from Stana that this girl’s goal is to have a child so that she can tie Thomas up.
Thomas whispered: "My taste has changed recently. Korean girl groups look good." Lei's Yang Rui is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Thomas also asked Yang Rui for advice on how to ride on multiple boats without getting into trouble. Like Leonardo, he had no plans to get married in this life and was prepared to stay together until the end. The heir matter would be easy to handle and he could have children without getting married.
Yang Rui has set a bad example but has no experience to impart. He feels that his love life will be very difficult in the future. If it were compared to work, it would be difficult for him and his other half to become an excellent team...
On the morning of the 6th, the Clippers conducted a relaxed training. The players became familiar with the tactics and did not consume much energy. In the evening, the game begins at Staples Center.
In the locker room, Yang Rui encouraged morale and said: "We have reached this point easily. This season, we have only lost five games. We have never lost in a row. The best record and the longest winning streak. These all prove one thing, you are very strong, and the Clippers will win without a doubt. All you have to do is play according to the tactics and perform at a normal level."
When he played, Curry, as the new MVP, was the highlight among the players. However, the tactics set were to focus on Paul as the core, supported by others, and Curry continued to play as a substitute. Everyone is ready to help Paul earn FMVP.
A morale-boosting video was played on the stadium's big screen. The content of the video is not a collection of Clippers players' wonderful goals, but scenes of Yang Rui every time he wins a championship, including the Knicks, Raptors, Wizards, Lakers, and Clippers.
At the end of the video, the voiceover of the commentary sounded - as long as the Pope of Basketball is here, there will definitely be a championship!
The searchlight was focused on the players' tunnel, and Yang Rui made the finale. He walked out in a carefully customized blue casual suit and waved to the surrounding audience. The cameraman kept giving him close-ups to capture his confident smile.
This entrance ceremony is unique and it boosts the morale of the home team. After everyone in the Nets saw this, their morale immediately weakened a bit, and they couldn't help but think of Yang Rui's incredible record.
Regardless of his ability or luck, the Nets have little chance of winning this time. Although the lineup is not bad, only Yao Ming has experience in the finals. His four championships were won while playing under the coaching of Yang Rui.
CCTV5 broadcast the game live. Zhang Liji said: "This year's finals are better than last season. The Nets are at a disadvantage, but there is also the possibility of winning. If Yao Ming leads the team to defeat the Clippers to win the championship and wins another FMVP, his historical status will be It will improve a lot.”
Yu Jia said: "Yes, Yang Rui led the team to the finals. They only lost to the Celtics in 2008. They won the championship several other times. That time, they lost because Yao Ming was injured and missed. Can beat Clippers, then the gold content of this crown will be very high."
At this point, the two looked at each other and felt that judging from the data, it was too difficult for the Nets to win.
It is clear to onlookers that a student who can only go to Shandong University in the first test will suddenly perform beyond his level when it comes to the college entrance examination and be admitted to Tsinghua University and Peking University? The odds are too low.
The players finished warming up and the starters took their place on the field.
Clippers five: Paul, Danny Green, Battier, Griffin, Chandler.
Nets five: Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Jimmy Butler, Derrick Favors, Yao Ming.
Chandler relied on his excellent jumping ability to win the ball against Yao Ming, and the game began.