NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 317 The suffocating east!
Originally, after the game, the two teams could do whatever they were supposed to do. After all, this was just a regular season game.

But Lillard wrote this on Twitter: There is no doubt that I am the best of the season.

If you say something like this on a regular basis, there is no problem at all. After all, many players have the habit of bragging. Anyway, it is just bullshit.

The problem is, the Trail Blazers have just defeated the Knicks, and Lillard is now claiming that he is the best of the season. Isn't this a clear squeeze on Xue Liancheng?

It's like telling the public: The person you call the best of the season has been defeated by me, so should I be the best of the season?
It's almost like saying: Xue Liancheng is nothing more than this...

At this moment, Xue Liancheng's fans exploded.

Regardless of whether this is a slap in the face or a clown-like performance, after all, Lillard's skills have already risen, and the star of a team still has influence.

Xue Liancheng fans were naturally not polite and sent greetings directly to Lillard on Twitter:
"Who the hell are you?"

"Pee and take a photo of yourself, what the hell?"

"Hey! After you win a game, come out and show off your face, fuck you..."

"It's just a regular season game, and you're acting like this?"

"People who don't know, would think you are competing for MVP."

"Not to mention other honors, how about becoming a starting All-Star first? If Kobe hadn't been injured last year, would you have been an All-Star?"

"It's hard to get on the bench, but wouldn't it cost him his life to start?"

"Have you won the best team? If not, just shut up first."

"In one regular season game, it was as if Xue Liancheng was killed in the finals."

"There are 82 games in the regular season, brother. Losing a few games doesn't seem to matter, right? Are you talking about being the best of the season? Are you still shameless?"

In addition to the seriousness of the fans, the media is also talking a lot, especially the commentators and commentators.

Their daily job is to seize hot topics, stir them up with all their strength, and heat them up repeatedly. This is the meaning of their existence.

and so.

As soon as Lillard's statement came out, it was immediately spread by major commentators and commentators, and heated discussions started.

Why would Lillard touch Xue Liancheng?
No, it should be to provoke Xue Liancheng?
The analysis has the following points:
First, Lillard officially became the team boss, which was a time of high spirits.

At this time, Lillard really dislikes everyone. He always feels that he is very powerful and refuses to obey anyone, including Xue Liancheng, who became a god last season.

Second, before the game against the Trail Blazers, the Knicks had a record of 17 wins and 7 losses. They were unparalleled and firmly occupied the position of leader in the Eastern Conference.

The Trail Blazers only had 10 wins and 14 losses, a huge gap between the two.

But the result was that they defeated the No. [-] player in the Eastern Conference. As the team boss, wasn't Lillard elated?

Once a person expands, he can naturally say anything.

Third, the Blazers' current attention is extremely limited, or to put it another way, Lillard's current attention is very low.

A funny thing happened last season because of this.

At that time, the All-Star substitute list was announced, and Lillard was undoubtedly defeated. Lillard immediately jumped out and blasted:
"I definitely take it personally, and I tell everyone, I'm angry about this. I feel like I'm not respected at all because I've led the team to play the right games and win, and I can perform at a high level. .”

"Losing is not a surprise to me. After all, I have been motivated by this kind of negative emotion throughout my career. But if I say that I don't feel disappointed or offended, it will definitely be false. It's just that there are too many. Things that are beyond our control.”

Publicly complaining about not being selected for the All-Star Game happens from time to time.

But the post was deleted less than two hours after it was posted. That was definitely the first time I saw it.

why?

Because the league announced two hours later that Lillard would replace Kobe, who was unable to play due to injury, as the Western Conference All-Star backcourt substitute.

Of course, Lillard quickly swallowed the words he let out and swallowed them back in his stomach.

Now that All-Star voting is coming, Lillard's move is actually to attract the public's attention so that he can become an All-Star.

In other words, Lillard did this on purpose.

Fourth, Lillard has performed very well this season, averaging a sharp increase in points per game, and has become the league's top scorer.

Coupled with Lillard becoming the absolute boss of the team, he must feel that he should also be included in the discussion list for future appearances.

So much so that Lillard felt that he and Xue Liancheng were players of the same level.

Therefore, such a statement can be understood.

And so on...

A group of media people analyzed it very clearly, and basically dissected the reason why Lillard said this clearly.

In other words, Lillard really used this opportunity to attract a lot of attention.

On the other hand, Lillard succeeded and his goal was achieved.

of course.

He was also scolded miserably.

Many media feel that Lillard should focus on the game instead of trying to attract attention and engage in these fancy topics.

There were also many reporters who found Xue Liancheng immediately and conducted interviews.

Reporter: "Xue, what do you think about Lillard's speech?"

Xue Liancheng: "As for the question of best player of the season, I think you should ask the public instead of asking me."

He was not angry about Lillard's behavior.

But I find it interesting.

why?

the reason is simple.

Lillard in the historical trajectory has a very flamboyant personality. If he remembers correctly, Lillard will lose the All-Star selection again this season, and the person who squeezed Lillard out is the Golden State Warriors' Klay - thompson.

This annoyed Lillard.

All-Star starters rely on popularity. If he is not popular enough, he is not selected. This is normal.

The All-Star substitutes were selected by the coaches, but as a result, he was still not selected.

Isn't this just telling the whole world: Lillard is not as good as Thompson?
The first game when the roster was announced was the Trail Blazers playing the Warriors.

This is incredible.

Coach Lee exploded with a crazy output, beating the Warriors at their peak, and he was stuck in three quarters.

This is not enough.

Lillard came back in the fourth quarter and scored 50+ points like crazy. It was simply brutal and bloodbathed the Golden State Warriors, who had won 73 games that season.

So there is a rumor in the market: No one dares to mess with Lillard, who has not made the All-Star list.

This shows how flamboyant Lillard's temperament is.

In addition, there is Lillard's biggest label, which is selling loyalty. He has to talk about it from time to time to express his love for Portland.

result……

Asking for a trade backhand is a slap in the face.

In fact, there is no problem with Lillard's scoring ability, and there is no problem with wearing the watch at all times.

It's because of this very flamboyant nature that no one is convinced and always talks too much, but in the end he can't do it, so he is laughed at many times...

Not to mention Thompson, even Curry is not convinced.

Throughout history, Lillard has been entangled with Curry.

and so……

Lillard is provoking him now, and he won't be surprised at all.

Reporter: "Aren't you angry?"

Xue Liancheng: "There is nothing to be angry about. Our only chance to compete in the playoffs is the finals. Tell him that I will wait for him in the finals."

Reporter: "Your response is very powerful. I believe Lillard will be very excited."

I don’t know whether Lillard was excited or not, but the reporters were anyway.

When two people fall in love with each other, it means that the topic is going to explode and the heat is coming. Isn't it the happiest thing for reporters?

Xue Liancheng: "I hope he will work harder. It is best to gain the home court advantage first, which will be beneficial to his performance in the playoffs."

This is a response, which means: You should consider advancing to the playoffs first.

As the star player of the Trail Blazers, Lillard has indeed reached his level and is absolutely qualified to compete with him.

If it were another star and he didn't respond, it might be nothing.

But as for Lillard, if he doesn't respond, Lillard can jump higher immediately, because Lillard has such a personality.

really.

As soon as Xue Liancheng's response came out, Lillard immediately updated his Twitter: Haha... let's first think about how to keep his current position in the Eastern Conference, and even the finals. How dare you think about it...

Lillard's response was also very powerful. Not only was it not widely attacked by the public, but it was recognized by many people.

In the first game after the Knicks trade, Oladipo's performance was nothing short of a disaster movie.If this state continues, the Knicks' prospects for this season will be dark.

Not to mention the finals, maintaining the top half position is already commendable.

Lillard's words hit the hearts of Knicks fans and Xue Liancheng fans.

For a while, instead of attacking Lillard, they were denouncing the Knicks management's mysterious operation, scolding Jackson Jackson for taking off his pants and farting, looking for trouble.

of course.

Oladipo also could not escape the disaster and was scolded for his personal incompetence.

They were ranked first in the Eastern Conference, but they went to dismantle the team. The current situation seems to be a bit precarious.

The Knicks lost to the Trail Blazers and have suffered two consecutive losses. Their record has dropped to 17 wins and 8 losses. They have fallen from first to second in the Eastern Conference. Along with this, Xue Liancheng's momentum for MVP has also weakened. A lot.

The culprits are naturally Jackson Jackson and Oladipo. Who else would you blame them for?
The position of leader in the Eastern Conference has returned to the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their record is 16 wins and 7 losses, with a winning rate of 69.5%, while the Knicks' winning rate is only 68%.

The Cleveland Cavaliers edged out the New York Knicks by a slim margin to sit atop the Eastern Conference.

The third place is the Miami Heat, with 16 wins and 9 losses, and a winning rate of 64%. In recent times, they have gradually developed a chemical reaction and ushered in a wave of winning streak, stabilizing their ranking in the top half of the Eastern Conference.

But the pursuit is very tight, the ranking changes, and sometimes it only takes one game.

Because the fourth-placed Toronto Raptors have also reached a record of 15 wins and 9 losses, with a winning rate of 62.5%. They barely control the top half, and following the top three, they may overtake at any time.

Fifth is the Chicago Bulls, with a record of 13 wins and 8 losses, and a winning rate of 61.9%. Because they have played fewer games, they have taken advantage of it and have not fallen behind so far.

Sixth is the Charlotte Hornets, with a record of 14 wins and 9 losses, and a winning rate of 60.8%. Their dark horse status continues, and they have a trend of going dark to the end, and their offensive is very fierce.

Although they are ranked sixth, they are only two wins away from the Cavaliers, the boss in the Eastern Conference, and the gap is very close.

After two direct matches, if they win, they will immediately jump to the top and put the Cleveland Cavaliers behind them. The intensity is evident.

Seventh is the Indiana Pacers, with a record of 13 wins and 9 losses and a winning rate of 59%. They are also aggressive. They are only half a game away from the Hornets in front and can overtake them at any time.

The eighth is the Boston Celtics, with a record of 14 wins and 10 losses, and a winning rate of 58.3%. There is no difference between them and the Pacers. The reason why they are ranked eighth is entirely due to the suppression of winning rate.

This is the top eight rankings in the Eastern Conference. This position is stuck, and it is really a battle between dragons and tigers.

As long as any of the previous teams accidentally experiences a losing streak, yes, just a small two-game losing streak, it will disappear directly.

As for the teams behind them, as long as they win the match, they are likely to jump up a grade and climb directly to the top half.

The competition in the Eastern Conference is fierce and has not been seen for many years.

Anyway, even if the Cleveland Cavaliers are first in the Eastern Conference, they don't dare to relax at all.

And why were Jackson Jackson and Oladipo scolded?
The reason is here.

After a small two-game losing streak, they directly lost the first place in the Eastern Conference. After another two-game losing streak, they lost 10 games, which is the same as eighth in the Eastern Conference!

What the hell, if they don’t criticize Zen Master Jackson, who can they criticize?

If they don't spray Oladipo, who can they spray?

A random trade that destroys the team's newly established chemistry.

One is a complete waste, playing like a piece of shit, causing the team to lose its throne as the Eastern Conference leader.

And this is not over yet.

Ninth is the Atlanta Hawks, with a record of 14 wins and 11 losses, only half a game behind the Celtics.

They fell from first place in the Eastern Conference at the start of the season, mainly because the competition in the Eastern Conference was too fierce.

Really accidentally, it disappeared without a trace.

In fact, their winning rate is pretty good, reaching 56%. In previous seasons, they were a proper playoff team, but now they can only stay in the ninth position.

but.

It doesn't mean they don't have a chance, because they are only three games behind the Cavaliers, who are first in the Eastern Conference.

That's right.

Even if they are not in the playoffs, they are only three games behind the first place in the Eastern Conference. It goes without saying how fierce the competition is.

Tenth is the Detroit Pistons.

This dark horse in the East has slowly shown signs of fatigue, but there is no doubt that no one dares to underestimate them.

Because their record is also 14 wins and 11 losses, which means they are very close to first place in the Eastern Conference.

These are the top ten in the Eastern Conference. None of them are soft persimmons. They are all very tough. When the two sides meet, it is almost like a life-and-death showdown.

Because as long as you lose, you will slide to a very far position.

Like the Pistons, they just lost one game and immediately fell from eighth to tenth in the Eastern Conference, giving up their playoff spot to the Boston Celtics.

There is no doubt that the sense of oppression brought about by the fierce competition in the Eastern Conference this season is suffocating and terrifying.

Then No. 11 is the Orlando Magic. Their record is not bad either, with 12 wins and 11 losses, a winning rate of 52.1%, which is over [-]%.

result……

They can only be ranked No. 11.

Will Barton went over, fought quickly, and narrowly won.

The performance was actually not good. He made 15 of 6 shots and only scored 14 points. But the team won, so the public pressure was quite friendly to Will Barton.

In addition, Will Barton is an outcast, everyone gives sympathy points, and naturally they are more tolerant.

No. 12, Washington Wizards, 9 wins and 14 losses.

This was unexpected. The two-man backcourt that was so dominant last season suddenly seemed unable to play this season.

Or to be precise, they don't know how to lead the team to remain competitive. Wall and Bill's statistics are still very good, but they keep losing, keep losing, and lose endlessly.

There is absolutely no strength or momentum that a playoff team should have.

No. 13, Milwaukee Bucks, 8 wins and 17 losses.

It rose to prominence for a short period of time at the start of the season, but then faltered immediately.

There are reasons why the Knicks and Heat are strong.

Because the Knicks have played three games with the Bucks, killing the Bucks three times, and the immature Antetokounmpo can't even hold his head up.

The Heat also double-killed the Bucks. Just their two teams, the Bucks lost five games. The Bucks had no way to turn around.

No. 14, Brooklyn Nets, 5 wins and 19 losses.

Without Lopez, they played quite sloppily, and the draft picks have been given away to the Celtics. In fact, they don't want to mess up.

But they are really bad, the kind of bad people who can't be saved.

On the field, they worked very hard and were very active on both offense and defense, but they just couldn't win the ball.

possible……

It's because the Eastern Conference is so strong this season, with so many strong teams!
Who can they beat?

Therefore, he can only play the role of a boy who gives away points and allows others to humiliate him.

If we say that the Nets are the last vice squad leader, it must be appropriate.

The number man from Philadelphia, who is the last team leader, was completely voluntary. From the start to the end, he had 1 win and 24 losses. It was simply tragic and eye-catching.

Already played 25 games, almost one-third of the schedule.

result……

But only won one game.

Such a team, if there was a last-place elimination system, might have been sent to destruction long ago.

That’s where the Eastern Conference stands right now.

Although the Knicks are ranked second in the Eastern Conference, their situation is also in a precarious position. If they don't rise again, they will soon face a devilish schedule.

The Cavaliers in the first battle, the Bulls in the second battle, the Hawks in the third battle, as well as the Magic, Celtics, Pistons, Heat and other teams. These are all competitors. If you lose one game and win another, the difference is huge.

If they cannot stabilize, it is not impossible for them to fall out of the playoffs.

after all……

There is no soft persimmon in it.

They all want to fight the Knicks to death.

and so……

How to quickly integrate Oladipo into the team will be a huge problem facing Tyronn Lue.

Anyway, Xue Liancheng's performance is unlikely to be scolded.

If someone wants to be scolded, it can only be the Knicks management and Oladipo.

Especially Oladipo himself, the pressure is very, very huge.

On the way back, Oladipo specifically found Xue Liancheng.

(End of this chapter)