Chapter 427
What Liu Mang said shocked the fans who were watching the live broadcast, as well as the fans at the scene, as well as all the players who were about to participate in the game.
No lack of respect, but no secret fighting spirit!
This is not just a speech, nor is it just a declaration of war, and even more deeply, it is announcing the arrival of a new era!
In the past few years, the NBA has been said to be a post-Jordan era, because Jordan retired at the end of his peak, and he was still the league's scoring leader. Last season after returning after the year, he still averaged 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game. Many people wondered if Jordan didn't retire in 1998, would he have won four consecutive championships? In the OK combination, Jordan and Pippen are old, and the Bulls may not be able to win, but people still think that the Bulls can win the 99 Spurs.
The post-Jordan era is not an era after Jordan, but an era that survives in the shadow of Jordan.
And Liu Mang's declaration of war seems to want to tell people that a new era has come!
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The game is about to start, because of Liu Mang's relationship, there was a harmonious game after a happy tribute, and now both teams must win!
The Wizards must help Jordan save face.
For the Eagles, there is no doubt that although they were shocked by Liu Mang's actions, they were also excited!
As Liu Mang said, they are creating their own era. As for Jordan, they respect, admire and admire him very much, but Jordan, who is so old, should retire!
Although it cannot be said to be gunpowder, the scene is filled with the feeling of tension that is no less than that of meeting enemies.
"Michael Jordan, ability value 84, offense 90, defense 75, three-pointer 65, mid-range shooting 91, layup 87, speed 85, strength 88..."
Liu Mang looked at Jordan's ability assessment. Compared with last season, his overall strength has declined a lot. The main reason is that his physical fitness has further declined, his speed has slowed down, and his strength has become stronger. This is normal as he gets older. Slower, less explosive power but stronger pure power.
Of course, Jordan's explosive power has become weaker, but it can be considered excellent. In addition to his huge static strength after his weight has increased, he has a strength value of 88, which is the number one guard. To be honest, when he is stuck, his strength The effect is more than 88, which can be seen from his average rebounds per game ranked in the top five of his career this year.
This point is not only reflected in the rebound data, but also can be seen directly from the body shape. Even Jordan, who was 33 to 35 years old during the second three consecutive championships, can be considered lean. After the end of last season, Jordan He has gained a lot of weight, and now his weight has increased from 98 kg last season to 105 kg. His elbows are not inferior to power forwards and some centers!
Physical fitness is better than last season, probably because of the systematic training for more than a year. Although Jordan's statistics have declined this year, his shots have decreased, and his shooting percentage has increased significantly. With 4 fewer shots, the average The scoring has only dropped by a little more than two points, and the efficiency has been greatly improved compared to last season. Not only that, but Jordan's playing time has increased a lot compared to last season, with an average playing time of 37 minutes.
Averaged 20.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, that old guy is terrible! 40 years old!
The starting players of the two teams are on the stage!
This time, Liu Mang chose to start without much suspense. Jason Terry once again unbelieved and wanted to play on the bench. It's okay for Sen Terry to start together, but Jason Terry is about to play as a substitute, and he is very unwilling. When it is Mao's turn to play as a substitute, the whole world will be against him.
The starters sent by the Eagles are Liu Mang, Prince, Rahim, Muhammad, and Ratliff.
The starting lineup sent by the Wizards is Larry Hughes, Stackhouse, Jordan, Laettner, Kwame Brown.
Larry Hughes, one of the important signings of the Wizards in the summer. In order to train Arenas and Jason Richardson, the Warriors gave up Larry Hughes' parent team's priority to renew the contract. With his personal charm, he successfully used a three-year mid-level contract to win this swingman who can play three positions on the outside.
Kwame Brown is starting for the second time this season today. Before that, he averaged 6 points and 6 rebounds per game. His performance is the best in the center position of the Wizards. However, Jordan prefers to let Liu Mang and Kwame Brown be the 20th pick in the same class. Brandon Haywood started because Kwame Brown looked lifeless and far less passionate than Haywood. Although Haywood's data and defensive efficiency were not as good as Kwame Brown, Jordan at least watched a No. 20 pick play The stats of 4 points and 4 rebounds feel normal and don't look bad.
But today Kwame Brown seems very excited and passionate, very excited after playing!
He was moved by Liu Mang's words!
"Jordan is retiring!"
Kwame Brown is full of these words! He felt that he was still young and could wait until Jordan retired!
Liu Mang looked at Kwame Brown's excitement today and was a little puzzled. If he knew Kwame Brown's inner voice, he would definitely complain: There is a more paranoid No. 8 waiting for you...
Liu Mang thought of the previous news and discussions from the media and fans, saying that he became a passer as a starter, and a scorer as a backup. This time, he will break people's impressions and show them, let them understand himself How "changing" is it!
The referee blew the whistle to start the game, and the two teams started near the middle circle. Kwame Brown and Ratliff jumped the ball in the middle circle!
Kwame Brown's jump ball is a must. His physical fitness is too good. Before he gained weight, his jump was invincible at the center position.
Kwame Brown pushed the ball back, Hughes received the ball and advanced.
The Eagles' retreat is not fast, mainly because the Wizards can't get up quickly. The Eagles don't need to run with all their strength, just play normally.
The Wizards are advancing slowly. The pace of the Wizards this season ranks at the bottom of the league. The main reason is positional warfare. Try to win those weak teams and barely maintain a 50% winning rate. In terms of rhythm, the Wizards are slower than the Heat this year. They shoot every game. With only 78 shots, only the Spurs and Pistons have taken more shots than the two giant spirit gods in the league.
After Hughes advanced, he handed the ball to Stackhouse. The Wizards players looked at the Eagles' defense and couldn't understand it.
Stackhouse looked at Liu Mang who was defending in front of him, Larry Hughes looked at Prince who was running after him, and Jordan looked at Raheem who was defending him. They were all different from what they expected before the game!
What was that second grader saying? Don't you want to single out Jordan?
Stackhouse was wondering, that annoying guy started talking non-stop!
"Yo, who am I? It turned out to be the guy who was given up by the Pistons in the playoffs and couldn't even beat high school students. I didn't expect you to come to the basketball god to hug his thigh. It's a pity that even the basketball god can't beat you." I can't take you."
Seeing Liu Mang's mouth beeping like a machine gun, Stackhouse suppressed the anger in his heart and handed the ball to Jordan, who was leaning against Raheem in the low post.
Raheem has tried very hard to get a seat with Jordan, but found that the old guy can't be pushed!
Jordan's efficiency has soared this year, relying on being able to get a better position in the low post!
Jordan received the ball and headed Raheem and turned over for a fadeaway jumper! The ball flew past the fingertips of Raheem, who was aggressively jumping up, and headed into the basket!
Beautiful fly hello!