I'm really strong in basketball

Chapter 98 Let You Play (Lakers vs Kings)
This program subsequently aroused heated discussions among fans. After all, the MVP is a very eye-catching award in the NBA, with extremely high gold content.

"Liu He's statistics are much worse than Garnett's. Why is he running for MVP?"

"Just because of his 73 wins and 9 losses, because of his matchup against Garnett is completely worthwhile, because of his lore in front of you, Garnett, and because of you, Garnett is only assigned to Liu He as a substitute for the All-Star Weekend... "

"If such Liu He is not worthy, then Garnett is even more unworthy to run for MVP!"

"Is it possible that it was Duncan? After all, Duncan and the Spurs performed as well as ever."

"Impossible. Last year and the year before last, Duncan had two consecutive MVPs. The league will not allow him to achieve three consecutive MVPs. That is something that Jordan did not do."

"It's true. There are O'Neal and Kobe, both of whom suffered from injuries this year, and suffered a loss in the number of appearances."

"From this point of view, Liu He has a great chance of competing for Mvp!"

……

In the end, the incident even alarmed the higher-ups.

The assistant to the president "joked" and said: "Boss, we won't really let a rookie from China be elected MVP?"

David Stern laughs: "Why not 9?"

The joke froze: "Boss, do you value Liu He?"

Stern shook his head: "What I value is the fans! If they all support Liu He, I will naturally support it too. There is still a period of time before the MVP election, and you must pay close attention to the attitude of the fans during this period. In addition, other awards can be It was announced one after another.”

"Yes!"

……

The first award announced by the league is the best sixth man.

There are three favorites for this award.

小牛队的安托万·贾米森，场均14.8分6.3篮板0.9助攻1抢断。出战82场，替补80场。

步行者队的艾尔·哈灵顿，场均13.3分6.4篮板1.7助攻1抢断。出战79场，替补64场。

马刺队的马努·吉诺比利，场均12.8分4.5篮板3.8助攻1.8抢断。出战77场，替补39场。

In the end, Jamison got 31.3% of the votes, Harrington got 25.46% of the votes, Ginobili got 22.59% of the votes...

Antawn Jamison won the Sixth Man of the Season award.

The second award is Most Improved Player.

Among the candidates for this option,
Zach Randolph took the lead.

Last season, Randolph averaged 8.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

This season, Randolph's data soared to 20.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2 assists, and the data more than doubled.

Naturally, no one can match this level of progress.

Randolph won the most improved player without any suspense.

Immediately after that is the All-Rookie Team, which is divided into the first team and the second team.

The list for a while is:
Liu He (Lakers), Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets), LeBron James (Cavaliers), Dwyane Wade (Heat), Kirk Hinrich (Bulls).

The second team roster is:

Bosh (Raptors), Josh Howard (Mavericks), Udonis Haslem (Heat), Marquese Daniels (Mavericks), Jarvis Hayes (Wizards) ).

Seeing the list of the best rookie team, the fans sighed again: This year's rookies are too strong!
Especially Liu He, who has been able to run for MVP.

Anthony, James, Wade, and Hinrich have all shown potential as cornerstone players.

Especially Liu He, Anthony, and Wade, they have experienced the baptism of the playoffs and proved that they are still superstars in the playoffs.

In the second team, Josh Howard, Marquis Daniels, and Haslem of the Heat also proved themselves in the playoffs.

After the best rookie team is released, the best rookie player will also be released soon.

The popular candidates are still Liu He, Anthony and James.

The three cities have made efforts to stand for their rookies.

"A genius who meets once in 20 years! The Chosen Son! Before entering the NBA, he won a billion-dollar contract from Nike... James deserves all the honor!"

"The 03 flower prospecting show, offensive kaleidoscope, good at all offensive methods, the cornerstone of Denver...Anthony is the star of tomorrow."

"The team's record, personal performance, and statistics... beat all rookies in the same class in all aspects. If Liu He fails to win the best rookie, it is not Liu He's loss, but the loss of the best rookie award."

Led by the media in the three cities, the fans of the three teams also competed fiercely.

And in this case, the second round of the series started.

2004 5 Month 2 Day.

The first game between the Lakers and the Kings started in Los Angeles.

Before the game, Liu He was asked in an interview:

"Liu He, what do you think of the selection of the best rookie player?"

Liu He smiled slightly: "Please, I'm about to deal with players at the top of the MVP list. I don't have time to deal with some rookies."

The reporter immediately showed a satisfied smile, and then asked: "Then, do you have confidence in this series?"

Liu He replied: "I think you should ask the Kings players this question, not me!"

Liu He's answer quickly aroused the anger of the Kings.

Peja responded in front of the media: "A rookie should have the awareness of a rookie. If you think too highly of yourself, you will only reap failure. MVP is the highest honor in the regular season, and not everyone can get it."

Alumnus Sangueira also said: "Before the game, how arrogant he is. After the game, how miserable he will cry."

7pm.

Players from both sides play.

The starting lineup for the Kings is:
Fifth position: Verratti Divac.

Number four: Chris Webber.

Third position: Peja Stojakovic.

Number two: Doug Christie.

Number one: Mike Bibby.

The Lakers' starting lineup remains:

Fifth position: Shaq O'Neal.

Number four: Karl Malone.

Number three: Liu He.

Number two: Kobe Bryant.

Number one: Gary Payton.

"Liu, come on!"

Not far from the Lakers bench, Josh Howard stood up and shouted at Liu He.

The Mavericks have been eliminated, and Josh Howard's schedule for this season is over, so he came to watch the good brothers' game.

"Avenge me and kill the Kings!"

Liu He shrugged indifferently, and shouted at Josh Howard: "Just watch it, just watch how I swept the Kings!"

Liu He shouted so loudly that almost the audience could hear it.

The Los Angeles fans at the scene were instantly excited.

But all the Kings players were furious at once.

This arrogant rookie, he looks down on us too much!
Liu He turned his head, saw the angry eyes of the Kings, and smiled apologetically: "Everyone, I'm sorry, what I said was too much! Why don't we let you play, 4 to 1 and send you home to fish? Already!"

Let a game?
The faces of the Kings players instantly became even uglier!
But the entire Staples Center was buzzing, Los Angeles fans chanted Liu He's name, they really loved this rookie.

Competitive sports is all about unparalleled self-confidence.

Humble and gentle, non-existent.

Soon, the game officially started.

Beep!
As the whistle sounded to start the game, Webb jumped high and dialed the basketball to the Kings half court.

Bibby advanced steadily, and went to the frontcourt to directly find Webber standing at the free throw line.

Divac also used the defensive three-second rule to pull O'Neal out of the three-second zone.

The Lakers' basket was empty.

Weber suddenly turned around and broke through, but failed to pass Malone, and immediately passed the ball to Divac.

Divac holds the ball on one side of the paint.

Christie suddenly started off the ball, using Divac's tall body to get rid of Kobe, and slipped from the baseline to the basket.

O'Neal wants to go back to the basket, but how can he run faster than a defender like Christie?

Divac made a wonderful pass to Christie, and Christie made a layup.

0: 2.

This is one of the tactics of the Princeton system... slipping the bottom line.

While returning to the defense, Peja taunted Liu He: "With your defense, it is estimated that you will not last until the fifth game!"

Liu He replied indifferently: "Isn't it all agreed, I only let you one time, and you actually want us to let you like this all the time. Teacher Peja, you are too greedy!"

Hearing the word teacher, Peja blushed.

Ever since he called himself a teacher to Liu He, he was beaten up by Liu He every time.

Lakers offense.

O'Neal forced Divac in the low post, and Weber immediately assisted in the defense.

O'Neal gave the ball to Malone, and Malone made a mid-range shot.

Swish!
2: 2.

The Kings attack.

It's still Webber, launching the offense at the free throw line.

It stands to reason that the 31-year-old Webber should be at his peak, and he has an advantage in facing the 41-year-old Malone.

However, several years of serious injuries obliterated Weber's talent.

Weber still couldn't get rid of Malone, and once again passed the ball to Divac on one side.

Christie started off the ball again, running around Divac.

But Kobe followed closely this time, and Christie had no chance to make a shot after receiving the ball.

But Mike Bibbe cut in on the other side, took a pass from Christie, and took a mid-range jumper.

Swish!
2: 4.

Lakers offense.

The tactics are the same as always, first hang the ball low.

After O'Neal attracted the double-team, he distributed the ball to Malone.

The Kings defended Malone.

Ma Long unhurriedly threw the ball to the outside, and Liu He pulled it up and shot.

Swish!
5: 4.

In the CCTV live broadcast room, Zhang Weiping guided the commentary and said: "In the beginning, the Kings and the Lakers played back and forth, and the offensive capabilities of both sides were very strong. The Kings are a typical Princeton system, relying on passing and cutting to make opportunities. The Lakers It is a typical superstar basketball, playing inside-out, passing inside and outside tactics."

Sun Zhengping nodded: "Director Zhang is right. Just looking at the first few rounds, the two sides are indeed evenly matched."

On the US side, TNT's Big Three Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Steve Kerr also started discussions.

Smith said: "The Kings are indeed a very special team. Their big players have excellent range, so O'Neal and Malone have to defend. In this way, the Lakers' penalty area is almost undefended, so The Kings perimeter players can cut in frequently."

Barkley nodded: "This is indeed a huge challenge for the Lakers. There is no problem with their offense, but if they can't limit the offense of the Kings, it is meaningless for them to score more points. Then Liu He shouted A sweep would be a joke."

Cole shook his head immediately: "Charles, Liu never speaks big words, you just need to watch the performance quietly."

Barkley smiled disdainfully: "I'm looking forward to it!"

He didn't think Liu He could change the situation.

After 4 minutes in the first quarter, the score between the two sides was 8-7, and the Kings were still clinging to the score.

The Kings attack.

Relying on the pulling of Webber and Divac, the Kings once again emptied the Lakers' penalty area.

Then, Christie got rid of Bryant on the screen of his teammates, cut to the restricted area, got up and made a layup.

At this moment, a figure rushed into the penalty area and cooperated with Kobe to flank Christie.

Christie was caught off guard, caught in a double-team, and missed a layup.

Relying on his height advantage, the figure took off the rebound above Christie's head, and instantly found Kobe who had rushed forward.

Kobe received the pass from Liu He, rushed all the way, hit the ground and passed Malone, helping Malone complete an easy layup.

10: 7.

The Kings attack.

The Kings are still using the previous tactics, emptying the penalty area and creating opportunities for outside players to cut into the basket.

This time it was Mike Bibby who cut in.

But just as Bibby broke into the penalty area, Liu He on the flank was already in front of him, and Payton also chased him from behind.

The two stepped forward one after the other, went straight to the intensity, took the initiative to seek physical contact, and double-teamed Bibby.

Not to mention the 205cm Liu He, even the 193cm Payton is much taller than the 185cm Bibby.

Once a small guard stops at the basket and loses the advantage of speed, he is useless.

Because everyone around him is taller than him.

Bibby felt like a stone wall was blocked in front and back, not to mention shooting, even if he wanted to pass, he couldn't find a chance.

Bibby hugged the basketball, shook it from side to side, tried to pass the ball, but was cut off by "Glove" Payton.

The Lakers took advantage of the situation and played a wave of defensive counterattack again, and Kobe scored a layup.

12: 7.

The Kings attack again.

They obviously didn't learn the lessons of the first two rounds, and still chose the tactic of the defender cutting to the basket.

Liu He arrived in time and slapped Christie's layup away.

The Lakers had their third consecutive wave of fast breaks.

Payton broke through to the free throw line and crossed to Liu He, who was already on the flank.

Liu He received the ball and shot it steadily.

Swish!
15: 7.

Beep!
Kings coach Rick Adelman finally called a timeout.

The Kings were stopped.

In the TNT studio, Cole said with a smile: "See? Liu He not only has the best shooting ability in NBA history, but also has a strong sense of teamwork. When O'Neal and Malone couldn't return to the basket in time, Liu He was outstanding. He effectively acted as a rim protector at the basket. In these three rounds, Liu He was the key for the Lakers to expand the point difference!"

On the Lakers bench, Phil Jackson stands up, smiles, chews gum leisurely, and welcomes his rookie.

He simply loved Liu He to death.

If everyone on the Lakers had Liu He's ball quotient, he might not have to take a nap, but could actually sit on the sidelines and sleep.

On the court, Liu He found Peja who was going down: "Mr. Peja, how was my defense just now? Can I last until the fifth game?"

Peja's cheeks twitched, he turned around and left, but his pace was much faster, he didn't want to hear even one more word from that nasty rookie.

"Zen Master" Phil Jackson patted Liu He on the shoulder: "Liu, you did a great job!"

Liu He replied with a hippie smile: "It's nothing, I just play it casually. In fact, I also want to keep a low profile, but my strength doesn't allow it!"

All members of the Lakers: "..."

Phil laughed!

(End of this chapter)