Chapter 571: Greetings from an Old Friend
As soon as Wu Hua's interview was published, it once again made the "Sports Herald" a big hit. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info but he didn't write about An Jie's desire to establish a dynasty, after all, this is destined to bring too much public opinion pressure to An Jie. And An Jie, who is about to play in the final, cannot be affected by any negative factors.
All this, Wu Hua intends to let it exist in his heart like this. When An Jie really does it, it's not too late to turn it out.
In addition to Wu Hua's interview, the hottest topic in the basketball world today is the announcement of the best lineups this season.
Early in the morning, the NBA officially released a series of lists. The Rookie All-Rookie Team, the All-Defensive Team, and the All-Rookie Team all surfaced one by one.
In the list of the best defensive team, Anjie has undoubtedly become the most popular one. He's the best defensive player of the season, and if he can't even score the best defensive team, it's a bit unreasonable.
It is worth mentioning that Morris is also on the list of the best defensive team this season. There was no doubt about Anjie's selection, but Morris was chased by the likes of Tyson Chandler, Joaquin Noah and Marc Gasol to make it to the top.
This guy's inaction on the offensive end has made him often forgotten by fans, but his defense is the reason why the Thunder are willing to pay a lot of money to keep him.
The former whirlwind duo dominated the NBA's All-NBA defensive team, which once again made the people of Ames City feel very happy.
If Morris doesn't get hurt and let the Whirlwinds play March Madness again, God knows what kind of miracle they can create!
As for the All-Rookie Team, Lillard, who completed the final shot in the last game, was also selected.
An MVP plus a Rookie of the Year, just thinking about it, you know how strong the Trail Blazers are right now. And don't forget, the Trail Blazers aren't just Angel and Lillard. If you let your guard down, Aldridge, Iguodala, Batum, Matthews, and even Contney Lee will make you regret your underestimation.
Although the champion Anthony Davis also made the list, it can be said that his rookie season was a complete defeat to Lillard, an older rookie who was not favored.
Next, there is the result of the best lineup that everyone is most looking forward to and caring about.
When the fans saw that Howard and Wade only appeared in the best three teams, they undoubtedly let out a sigh of emotion.
Once upon a time, these two guys were also among the best players in the league. But now, they are only crushed by a group of rising stars.
Griffin, Westbrook and Marc Gasol were selected to the All-Round Second Team, which also announced the official change of the league dynasty.
However, in the list of the best first team, the face of Kobe Bryant, an old guy, appeared. When players of the 03 generation like Wade have taken a back seat, and when Fischer has been unable to take a step, Kobe, who was also drafted in '96, is still one of the best players in the league. Although the Lakers failed very much this season, Kobe Bryant still showed his extremely high level.
And Kobe Bryant has also become the last swan song of the older generation of players, he is the only player in this year's best team to enter the league before the millennium. Even an old monster like Tim Duncan didn't make the cut.
Paul, Kobe, Durant, James, Anjie. That's the full list of the NBA's best teams this season.
An Jie is once again on the list, from the best defensive player to the MVP to being selected for the best defensive team and the best team, An Jie can be said to have won personal honors this season. And every honor has a very high gold content.
Anjie is also the only pure interior player in the best team, which not only indicates that the league has officially entered the era of small ball, but also means that Anjie is the strongest example of interior players in the NBA league today.
It is also an honor to appear in the same lineup as his former idol Kobe.
Of course, once the NBA's best list was announced, it naturally caused heated discussions among fans. One of the hottest topics is: "Has Anjie become the first person in the new generation of the alliance?"
The heated discussion is not confined to China and Portland, but is spreading around the world.
In terms of individual accolades, Anjie's achievements this season are unmatched. But many people also objected that An Jie has been in the league for so many years, and has not won the most substantial honor, the championship.
Only players who can win championships are qualified to be called the first person in the league.
But don't worry, Anjie will appear in the finals immediately. This hot topic among fans also unconsciously made the finals more eye-catching.
While the entire basketball world is talking about the All-NBA team, the Trail Blazers, who haven't taken a vacation, don't have much time to get involved in that kind of thing. After all, what could be more important than the O'Brien Cup?
After a rare day off, the Trail Blazers players once again gathered at the home team's practice ground at the Rose Garden Arena. While the Heat and Pacers are yet to decide the winner, Ricard doesn't want to sit still. His team must continue to train, and the fact that he made it out of the West is something to celebrate, even though the league is about to send the Western Conference championship trophy to the Ripping City today.
But none of this is the ultimate goal of the Trail Blazers this season. They have to be ready at all times before they win the championship.
A Western Conference championship pennant, though also brought honor to the Trail Blazers. But such a small honor can't satisfy the appetite of the Trail Blazers this season.
Since losing to the Thunder this time last year, the Trail Blazers have implemented their championship plan. Now, it's time to put the plan to the final stage.
Anjie and his teammates started training again in an orderly manner, no matter how heated the discussion was, no matter how many reporters piled up outside the entrance of the Rose Garden, they turned a deaf ear.
Tactical, physical, individual skills, teamwork...... To make it to the finals, the Trail Blazers have a lot more to do.
At the same time, at the American Airlines Center arena in Miami, the Heat triumvirate is also preparing intensively. The difference is that Anjie is already preparing for the Finals, while the Heat must rack their brains to pass the Pacers first.
Later in the afternoon, Anjie and Rickard arrived at Portland International Airport after a day of training.
Of course, these two guys didn't want to go to Miami to watch the game live. They weren't going to fly away, they were waiting for someone to fly over.
"How long has it been since we've met?" Looking at the years and months on the mobile phone screen, An Jie suddenly remembered that when they first met, smartphones had not yet become popular.
"It's been a few years, right? By the way, will Catherine be here too?" Riccard didn't want to make the atmosphere so solemn, so he changed the subject.
"She's got a big show to go these days, but she said she wanted to get back before the finals started. Speaking of which, An Jie also misses the little angel who is getting more and more clingy.
"I didn't expect that all of us would get together again because of the NBA Finals. As soon as Riccard finished speaking, the radio in the airport hall went off.
The two with sunglasses and caps were a little nervous, and the flight arrived!
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"Hurry up, you kid, you haven't played basketball in so many years, can't you even walk?" a big big man shouted at his companion.
"Damn, big bull, you're here to help! When you're used to being a star, don't you even bother to take your luggage!?" Asaquin replied unflinchingly.
"Alright, alright, look what you look like. It's still the captain cool, worthy of being the core point guard of Barcelona!" Anthony Ben still maintains his toned body, but he is the most athletic on the Whirlwind team back then, and he no longer has the edge he used to be.
Mike Taylor, who wore sunglasses, smiled, although he has been working in professional basketball for several years, he still can't help but smile when he hears Anthony Ben call himself captain.
"Hey, there's Ann!" shouted Morris, pointing to a big man with a cap. The four of them instantly quickened their pace, and in the end, they even evolved into a trot.
Mike Taylor, Anthony Benn, Asarkin. Except for Morris, who often met with An Jie, the guys from the Whirlwind team back then cheered for An Jie!
"Ho ho ho, my big man has grown up, and he has made it to the NBA Finals!" Mike Taylor jumped suddenly, and the former core point guard of the Whirlwind team immediately lay on An Jie.
"Exaggeration, Mike, when I played in the finals last year, why didn't I see you so excited. Morris spat as always.
"Boss!" and Anthony Ben and Asakin hugged Ricard. Now, the two of them have said goodbye to basketball and have become ordinary white-collar workers. After all, in the 15-man roster that was strictly screened that year, only Anjie, Morris and Taylor could continue to rely on basketball to eat.
If it weren't for Ricard's arrival, maybe Ben and Asakin's youth wouldn't have been so exciting. At least they can say to their children, "Your dad and I played alongside the NBA's Most Valuable Players!"
The purpose of several people gathered here was naturally to cheer for Anjie and Ricard. While Game 1 is only part of the series, it's off to a good start, and it's crucial for the entire Grand Finals.
So Morris started the organization and brought the three of them to Portland at the same time.
Along the way, the backbones of the Whirlwind team talked a lot together.
They will talk about the good past, talk about their own present, and of course, the most important topic is the finals this time.
Anjie invited everyone to dinner, which was also the first time they had sat down for dinner since the Cyclonees were promoted to March Madness.
The atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxed throughout the evening. Heat, Pacers, Finals, Anjie is in a state as if he has taken a vacation, and other things have long been forgotten by him.
"Hey, do you remember? When Ann was training at that time, she was so thin that I couldn't even move! At that time, I was still thinking that the main center this season must be mine!" Asakin mentioned his "glamorous" history back then, which immediately aroused everyone's discussion.
"It's unbelievable that you kid can confine a strong man like Howard right now. ”
"Yes, I still have a lot to thank you, Asakin. If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have thought of gaining weight. Recalling that unforgettable moment, An Jie smiled very happily.
In an instant, An Jie felt that the mobile phone in his pants pocket seemed to vibrate. He took out his phone and looked at it, it was a text message.
"Ann, what's wrong with you?" Seeing An Jie staring at the phone screen for a long time and his expression became serious, Morris couldn't help but ask curiously.
"I think this is my last happy night with the chief. The finals are about to start!" An Jie put away the smile that had lasted all night, and the horn of the battle had already sounded when the phone vibrated just now!
"What are you doing now? Have you watched my game? Anyway, I'll give you a word of advice, I'm here in the Rose Garden!—Your old friend, LBJ. ”
This is what was written on the text message An Jie received.
85-94, just when Anjie was talking and laughing, the Heat defeated the Pacers at home, eliminated Paul George with a total score of 4-3, and advanced to the Finals for the third consecutive year!
Greetings from old friends? This greeting is not just from an old friend of the Whirlwinds......
LeBron James, like Anjie, can't wait to go to the finals!