630: They can't win
Chris. Paul's move to the Rockets has Houston fans cheering. They have an MVP, but they have been missing an MVP's helper. And now, belonging to Harden's "Scott. Pippen" finally appeared. Everyone is clamoring that the Rockets will definitely be able to break the Warriors' dominance in the West next season!
Of course, Pacers fans are the saddest of all. After all, Chris. Paul is already one of the Pacers' icons. Moreover, it is also the main strength of the Pacers.
Missing Chris. Will the Paul Pacers be able to maintain their dominance? This is something that most people are discussing.
"Chris. Paul's role is beyond the numbers, and the Pacers can't even find a master after Paul left. Seriously, letting Paul go is the biggest loss the Pacers have had since they entered the Henson era. β
'I know Henson has always been more mindful of his players. A few years ago, Henson even told Wesley himself. Matthews: and get your big contract. But Paul is not the same as Matthews, the former is more important to the Pacers, and Coach Henson shouldn't let him go so easily. β
"Next season, when Gordon. Hayward and Kelly. Owen both returned after when Joel. Embiid and Ben. Simmons grew up. You don't even know that Chris is missing. Can Paul's walkers still rule the East? Perhaps, the 'Brave Battle', which has lasted for two seasons, is finally going to be broken. β
The slew of buzz over Paul's move has made the summer seem even hotter, with fears, fears that the reign of the Pacers and Henson will end here.
Of course, most people are very happy about it. The Pacers have dominated the league for far too long, and it's time to change the rules of the game.
As a result, the teams of the alliance began an arms race. They all know that next season is the best chance to break the Pacers' dominance!
The Wizards took Howard and hope to go far in the playoffs. The Warriors renewed Durant's contract and maintained their contention for the championship. After the Rockets continued Paul, they took Cameron, who was bought out by the Hawks. Anthony. A high-profile rocket triumvirate is officially formed......
It can be seen that this year's transfer market is much more intense than last year's. In past few seasons, everyone knows that they are just a foil for the Pacers and Warriors. But Paul's departure gave everyone hope. Therefore, everyone is recruiting and strengthening themselves.
The impact of a superstar transfer can sometimes really change the landscape of an entire league.
However, shortly after Paul joined the Rockets, an even more exciting news was reported. Not to mention the fans and the media this time, even Henson was taken aback.
"What did you say!? LeBron. James joins Los Angeles Lakers!? β
When Henson received a call from Bird, he had goosebumps all over his body. The news came as a shock to Henson, LeBron. James is going to wear the purple and gold jersey next season!
"That's right, the two sides should officially sign the contract tomorrow. LeBron is gone, Henson, our long-standing rivals in the East are gone! Bird's tone was very excited, I don't know whether he was surprised or happy.
After hanging up the phone, Henson also fell into deep thought. James left the Cavaliers to join the Lakers, combined with the fact that he is about to turn 34. It is not difficult to see that James' transfer this time may not be for the championship.
The first two times James made the transfer decision, his purpose was clear, that is, to win the championship. It's a pity that when he was in the Heat, he just happened to meet the rising Pacers, and when he was with the Cavaliers, he was unlucky enough to meet the sudden rise of the Warriors. Otherwise, James would definitely have more than just a championship ring.
But this time, joining the Lakers, who couldn't even make the playoffs last season, James definitely didn't transfer for the championship. There is no doubt that LeBron is starting to prepare for his retirement!
He's 34 years old and, like Paul, it's pretty much his last big contract. Los Angeles, on the other hand, is a high-exposure metropolis. There, James could single-handedly build his own business empire. There, James can make his retirements clear.
In Cleveland, where you can walk out of the city in half an hour, what kind of business are you talking about?
Now LeBron is no longer like a pure player, not like a pure competitor, but more like a ...... Merchant!
Henson couldn't help but sigh that when one of his biggest enemies gave up the championship pursuit, he was really suddenly a little empty.
Next season, there will be no more omnipotent No. 23 to stand in his way. But without LeBron's playoffs, it seems a lot less interesting......
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Meanwhile, in a mansion in Los Angeles, LeBron . James was leaning back on the couch relaxedly, looking through the window at bustling Los Angeles from Beverly Hills.
In this bustling "steel jungle", he didn't expect that he would one day come to Los Angeles to play. Because of that paranoia, the Los Angeles Lakers have always been regarded as a fierce rival by James. But I didn't expect him to wear the same jersey as that guy next season.
James is on easy terms right now, he was nervous before the results were announced, and he knew that another move would certainly cause a lot of criticism. But after saying it, James was relieved.
He doesn't care what people say, and he doesn't care if people hate him or like him. Because in any case, all this is immutable.
Not all of them are like DeAndrew. Jordan likes to play backsliding. I heard that the guy came into contact with the calf again this summer, and hopefully the Cuban will not be released again. Since the fact of joining the Lakers can't be changed, let them do it.
James looked at the clear sky in Los Angeles and was in a good mood. Because just a few days ago, James was particularly depressed. As soon as he closes his eyes, he can always remember the tragedy of being swept 4-0 by the Pacers in the season just ended.
In fact, it was precisely because he was swept out of the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Pacers that James lost the confidence to win the championship and officially decided that his future career would be business-oriented.
As an old rival of the Pacers, James suddenly realized that as long as there was Henson. Joe is here, that team is invincible!
"LeBron, do you regret it?"
While James was thinking alone, his manager, Richie. Paul walked into the living room, having just agreed with "The Magician" about a time to sign tomorrow.
"Regrets? Why regret it? James smiled and spread his hands.
"Because you didn't expect Paul to leave Indianapolis, and now people are saying that next season is the best chance to break the Pacers' dominance. If you stay in Cleveland, you might have a chance. β
"Opportunity? Hahahaha. "Listen to Richie. When Paul finished speaking, James burst out laughing.
"They thought they could beat the Pacers, just like I did. But eventually, they will find themselves too naΓ―ve and too stupid. I know Pacers and Henson too well. Joe, I've played against them almost every year, but I haven't won a single one! Do you know? I've won against the Warriors with 73 wins, but I haven't won against the Pacers once, not once! Those idiots, they simply don't really understand how terrible the strength of the Pacers is! β
James smiled playfully, not knowing if he was laughing at himself or at the self-righteous guys.
"But they lost Paul."
"Yes, they lost my good brother Paul. But they left another Paul, and they also had a monster from Greece who was a monster of the times, and they had a geek who was only 1.98 meters tall but could play center..... No, no, no, you know what? Paul and others are not the point at all. The point is, they also have Henson. Joe. β
Ricky. Instead of continuing to speak, Paul swallowed.
It seems that over the years, Henson has not only defeated James again and again, but directly convinced one of the greatest athletes in history!
One can put LeBron. James convinced the man, Richie. Paul didn't dare to think about it, maybe he was underestimating the Chinese coach.
"I know, you might think I'm crazy, but the start of the new season will prove it all. Those guys who tried to bring down Henson were just idiots who couldn't help themselves. β
After James finished speaking, he waved his hand and motioned to Richie. Paul he didn't want to talk about it anymore.
The former league No. 1 is about to start his retirement career in Los Angeles with peace of mind. A bloody fight? He's tired of it.