Chapter 497: Official Announcement
At half past ten in the morning of May 6, U.S. time, the Mavericks players were still preparing for the Western Conference semifinals that would come tomorrow, but a group of reporters under black pressure had already stuffed the media reception room in the center of the American route without any gaps. Last night, these reporters all received a notice from the Mavericks press department that there would be a press conference at 10 o'clock today.
Originally, everyone thought that Cuban held a press conference to officially announce that Yiyang was selected as the MVP of the season. But to the confusion of the reporters, Pat. Riley's side will also hold a press conference at 11 o'clock today. Miami and Dallas are two places east and west apart, but an important thing to announce at the same time. The All-Star Game MVP League can allow two people to win at the same time, this regular season MVP, shouldn't it be possible to get something Yiyang and James to win the cup together.
"It's strange, Pat. Riley and Mark. Kuban actually had to hold a press conference at the same time. You say, is the MVP in Miami or in Dallas? Beside Mougins, an American colleague was also a little confused. He's been an NBA reporter for seven or eight years, and he's never seen anything like that.
"If Cuban didn't announce Yiyang as MVP, then what could he do if he asked us to come? It's not a transfer period either, and there are no changes to the team. Carlisle is fit and it is unlikely that he will suddenly announce his retirement from the team. So it seems to me that Cuban called us here for the MVP! ”
"That's what you say, and the same applies to the Heat, Mu. Forget it, we can't guess anyway. In another half an hour, everything will be revealed! ”
In just half an hour, it made the reporters feel as if several years had passed. When the door to the media reception room was pushed open, everyone raised their cameras. However, it was the Mavericks' chief press officer who walked in. She just came to inform everyone that Yiyang had just finished training and had to go to the locker room to change clothes, and it might take more than ten minutes to come out.
The reporters breathed a sigh of relief and entered a state of readiness again. The wait has never seemed so long.
At the same time, in the Mavericks' locker room, many of Yiyang's teammates gathered around him to help the guy who was about to announce the good news to the world "dress up".
Nowitzki is helping Yiyang tie his tie, Marion is helping Yiyang straighten his collar, Carter is working on the folds on Yiyang's suit, and Darren is helping Yiyang tie his shirt. Collison even turned into a shoemaker.
Looking at the busy appearance of the players in the locker room, Carlisle couldn't help but smile. It's like going to a press conference, it's like marrying a girl!
"Well, it was perfect! Go ahead, and don't let the whole world wait. ”
After the dress was finished, Nowitzki admired his "work" like a designer and nodded in satisfaction.
"Damn, I don't think I'm going to run out of breath." Yiyang, who has always disliked wearing formal clothes, has received a fine from the alliance for this matter, but on today's big day, he knows that he must dress more formally. Even if you are not used to it, you must be patient.
"Believe me, when this is announced, it's time for those reporters to be out of breath!" Nowitzki said, pushing Yiyang out of the locker room with a hard push. Behind him, Carlisle, who was also in a suit and leather shoes.
Yiyang looked at Carlisle in confusion, but Carlisle spread his hands.
"Don't look at me, it's the first time I've experienced something like this. I'm as new to this as much as you. Carlisle affectionately invited Yiyang's shoulder to relieve the pressure on the somewhat overwhelmed player. Young people, still young people. No matter how calm Yiyang is on the court, there are always things in this world that he can't handle.
On the way to the media reception room side by side with Carlisle, himself, is he really the MVP?
"Boom!" The door to the media reception room was slammed open, and the reporters didn't raise their cameras first this time, because Yiyang never opened the door so hard.
In fact, the person who opened the door was really Yiyang. This guy was too nervous to control his strength.
Therefore, when Yiyang and Carlisle walked into the stadium, the reporters were stunned for a second, and a second later, the scene flashed!
Many female reporters even almost screamed because of Yiyang's appearance in suits and leather shoes. This guy occasionally attends in formal attire, but it's so amazing.
Yiyang and Carlisle were seated, and Cuban was already waiting in the media reception room. The reporters weren't sure what the press conference was about at first, but when Yiyang entered, everything was clear.
Meanwhile in Miami, passionate reporters didn't wait for LeBron. James, but waited for Heat general manager Pat Brown. Riley himself.
"Mr. Riley, what do you think about LeBron winning the MVP trophy for the third time in his career!?" A black reporter didn't wait for Riley to sit down before he threw out the question loudly. Suddenly, the reporters pricked up their ears and prepared to listen to Riley's speech.
Riley licked his dry lips, a great embarrassment written on his face.
"Today...... I'm afraid I'll have to explain some misunderstandings for you......" Riley shook his head, perhaps for the first time in his life, he hated the media room so much!
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Carlisle and Yiyang sat down, and the flashing lights in the audience still didn't mean to stop. At this point, half of the world's fans are watching Miami's awkward press conference, and the other half will get enough news to keep them awake at night.
"So, what are you waiting for? By the way, the trophy hasn't been awarded yet! "As soon as Cuban opened, he made a joke with everyone to ease the tension. This fat manager is not knowing Pat. Riley also held a press conference, otherwise how could Cuban let go of this opportunity to ridicule the "God Operator"?
After that, Cuban invited the heavyweight who came to present Yiyang with the award, NBA Vice President Adam Brown. Xiao Hua.
Looking at the small bronze statue Xiao Hua was holding in his hand, the reporters' eyes were straight. Although they had guessed that Yiyang was the MVP candidate before, everyone was still shocked when all this really happened!
"Today, the NBA official and the Mavericks officially announced that the player who won this year's MVP regular season award is, Yiyang!" Xiao Hua is a guy who doesn't talk a lot of nonsense, and if it was Stern who came to present the award today, maybe he would have given a long speech. But Xiao Hua is different, he likes to get straight to the point.
Cuban and Xiao Hua joined hands to hand the regular season MVP trophy to Yiyang, who looked at the little bronze man who was dribbling and was stunned.
"Also, take the trophy!" It was Carlisle who quietly shouted Yiyang on the side, and Yiyang came back to his senses.
When Yiyang raised his hands, he found that his hands were trembling slightly! Entering his third season in the NBA, he won the MVP trophy. Yiyang couldn't help but ask himself, is this true!?
When Yiyang's fingers touched the cold base of the trophy, a tingling sensation spread throughout his body, and Yiyang seemed to be electrocuted.
At this time, Yiyang told himself with certainty. It's true, it's all true!
Xiao Hua and Kuban let go of their hands, and the heavy trophy completely fell into Yiyang's arms. His heart was pounding, and it was a completely different feeling than when he lifted the NCAA Championship and the O'Brien Cup.
This is a supreme personal honor, and this is a championship trophy that belongs to him alone! He beat Durant, James, Kobe Bryant and Chris. Paul's legendary names, from an obscure slum kid, rose to the top of the league!
Can't help but kiss the front of the trophy lightly. The flashes of reporters made Xiao Hua barely open his eyes, but the vice president of the alliance still kept smiling.
Xiao Hua borrowed the microphone, and according to the usual practice, he needed to speak two sentences. But looking at Yiyang, who frequently played incredible performances, and looking at the Chinese with yellow skin and black hair who was no worse than others, Xiao Hua suddenly felt that any language used on Yiyang was pale and powerless. His greatness can only be witnessed by the corner of his eye!
"What more can I say? …… He's a very talented player, a talented defender! He's been phenomenal this season, and he's been another flag for Dallas after Dirk. Congratulations, too. Xiao Hua spread his hands, he is not the protagonist today, it is better to give the right to speak to the Chinese who has not yet slowed down.
At this time, the reporters all raised their cameras and voice recorders to Yiyang. What about Yiyang? Somewhat bewildered, he stood on the stage, holding an MVP trophy that many passing stars had never touched.
Cuban thought it was all incredible, and in 2007, when Dirk lifted the MVP trophy, he even thought spring was coming for Dallas. Unexpectedly, so many years have passed in a blink of an eye, Dirk's era has come to an end, and Dallas has also ushered in a new exotic hero.
Yiyang stood on the stage stupidly, still reluctant to put down the trophy. He leaned down and brought his mouth closer to the microphone.
"There are so many people to thank you for, from my coach to the average fan, from my teammates, to Mr. Cuban, my agent, my lover, my family...... Thank you! After speaking, Yiyang bowed ninety degrees. He used to think that the speeches of thanking this and that after winning the award were very fake, but now he knows that all the thanks are from the heart.
See? Father. See? Mom. See? Coach Stevens, Hayward, Harpy...... I'm becoming an MVP!
Mougins put down his camera and took a deep breath to calm his agitation.
Three seasons, from Dirk's sidekick to Mavericks leader, from Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year to regular season MVP......
It's yours now, Yiyang. Future...... It will continue to belong to you.