“…… Vlad, what do you think? ”

“…… Yes? ”

Sleep train, the race is nearing its end.

As the game started in the fourth quarter, the Kings bench suddenly began to find the crosshairs, and the back-to-back scoring performance left the two sides with only five points left, which was quickly erased.

The Spurs' offense has recovered slightly, but the Kings' offense, as long as they come together, there is no way to stop.

This is the biggest characteristic of the Problem Children's Corps, it is smooth, everyone is smooth, it is blown up, everyone is bombed.

The wonderful performance of the bench gave the Kings more time to rest, and when the main team came back with about 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the difference between the two sides was still within five points.

After that, of course, Gu Yu continued to output, the king blossomed more, and the spurs retreated.

"Uh...... Excuse me boss, what did you just say? I'm a little distracted. Divac was awakened by the sound of Lanadivi's words, and came out of his memory, not understanding what his boss was asking.

"I say slogan things, slogans." Lanadivi seemed to be in a good mood, applauding Gu Yu's one-handed licking basket while applauding: "The slogan of this year's playoffs, since the end of this game, we will put on promotional videos, slogans and posters, and call out this slogan, what do you think?" ”

"'Miracle hunting'?" Divac asked.

"yes, what could be more appropriate?" Lanadivi smiled: "The Black Eight swept, and then killed the Clippers in the second round, and my cousin beat Redick to win glory for the Asians." The team that is eighth in the West has broken into the Western Conference Finals, isn't this drama exactly 'chasing a miracle'? ”

"This ......" Divac really didn't know how to tell the boss, and he groaned for a while before he spoke: "Boss, that's the case." Even if we do beat the Clippers in the second round — and again, I personally think that's very unlikely — but even if we beat the Spurs and beat the Clippers in one fell swoop and get to the third round. So who do you think the opponent in the third round will be? ”

"If nothing else, Thunder." Lanadivi touched his chin and said: "The Thunder swept in the first round, and may touch the Rockets in the second round, the Thunder's lineup is a little thicker, and the state is good, and it is estimated that they can enter the Western Conference Finals." ”

"So do you think we can beat the Thunder?" Divac asked.

“…… It's a bit hard. Lanadivi also has to admit that the strength of the Thunder is indeed very strong.

And the Thunder are strong, a big part of it, thanks to the Kings trade.

It's ironic.

"I think so too, so ......," Divac continued, "our slogan is equivalent to serving the team for a maximum of two series, right?" ”

"So what?" Lanadivi glanced at Divac.

"It's not a good deal." Divac shook his head and said: "First of all, it's not cost-effective, and it took a lot of effort to make a slogan, and as a result, he won a series, and there is even a high chance that he won't win a round, isn't this slogan ridiculed?" Secondly, the slogan 'Pursuit of Miracles' is a bit too big, and if you don't find it, won't you be ridiculed again?? ”

Wake up quickly, boss!

Divac is really right, this Lana Divi is good everywhere, he is straightforward and cheerful, and he never shouts half a word of distress for the team. It's just that this temper is similar to Gu Yu, ten cows can't pull it back, as long as it is related to basketball, this super basketball fan from India will be very enthusiastic, and the decisions he makes are sometimes really irrational.

This is an easy economic account, and this season's playoffs, the Kings did not have any special slogan, and still followed the slogan of the regular season. If you really want to make a playoff slogan, you should prepare for it before the playoffs begin.

Now that the first round is over, if you make a slogan again, people will see at a glance that you have a little ninety-nine in your heart, and it is clear that you have won the ball!

Really.

Glancing at the court, the game was about to end, Gu Yu was raising his hands and interacting with the fans in the audience, the white sea on the scene was turbulent and undulating, and it was really refreshing to watch.

This cousin is really terrible, even the boss has been influenced by him, this thing is done, what is there to be afraid of!

Moreover, in Divac's view, the team's slogan for the regular season is also very good, and it can be used continuously, so why do you have to change it?

In anticipation of the team's big trade last summer, the Kings came up with the "REBORN" slogan before the season began. Now that Black Eight is about to succeed, the Kings can be regarded as a successful rebirth, and continue to be reborn with the king, what's so bad??

Changing slogans is time-consuming, laborious, and super expensive, and what if you are swept by the Clippers in the end? Four new slogans? It's no wonder if you don't die of laughter!

"Being ridiculed? Perhaps. ”

Just when Divac kept complaining in his heart, feeling that Lanadivie's brain had been carried away by victory, and he was talking nonsense.

Lanadivi spoke.

"But I always believe that dreams that will be ridiculed when spoken out are worth realizing, so that even if you fall, your posture will be heroic."

After saying this, Lanadivi looked back at Divac and smiled, "What do you say, Magician under the basket?" ”

Divac was stunned.

Magician under the basket.

It's been so many years that no one has called themselves that.

Once upon a time, when Divac had just made a name for himself in Yugoslavia, a handful of fans did call him that.

His passing skills, his vision, his delicate skills that surpass the ordinary center, and his center-forward style of play that transcends the times are indeed once worthy of this title.

However, due to various reasons, Divac has never been able to reach the heights expected by his hometown fans. The All-Star level performance, accompanied by the experience of seven games between the Kings and the OK Lakers, is already exciting enough. But without that damn ring, it was always a pain in Divac's heart.

Dream?

Divac certainly did.

But this dream, when he crossed the ocean to the United States and met Olajuwon for the first time under the basket, was crushed and never existed again.

Time and injuries have sharpened Divac from a high-spirited teenager to the sleek businessman he is today. In his eyes, dreams are worthless, and what is really valuable is the fluttering dollar bills brought by the basketball business.

And what about the others? Do other people who have fought side by side with them still have dreams in their hearts?

Divac didn't know.

All he knew was that Webb's knee was scrapped and he retired in disgrace. Peja's back was ruined and faded out of the league. Bibby's ankle was broken and he returned home. Christie's contract expired and no one cared about him.

Turkoglou, Pollard, Price, Bobby Jackson, Cliffs, Clark...... They have been glorious, but after all, they could not escape the catastrophe of fate, and left the basketball court in the slump and the abuse of the fans.

Only the white chocolate that washed up the lead, put away all his aura and arrogance, honestly made wedding clothes by O'Neill and Wade's side, and got the damn ring.

Has his dream come true?

Divac, I really don't know.

Maybe he already has his own inherent views on basketball and the world.

But today, this sentence of Lanadivi made him realize one thing:

The fact that his dream is shattered and disappeared does not mean that the players who are playing the court of the Kings now have no dreams!

“MVP！ MVP！ MVP！ MVP！！ ”

On the court, the uniform cheers of the fans were dedicated to Gu Yu who walked to the free throw line.

In the midst of the crowd, Gu Yu, who obviously couldn't win the MVP this season, was also happy, easily hit both free throws, clenched his fist in the air with his right hand, raised his arms and shouted.

“YEAAAAAAAAAAAAH——！！！”

This is the power of dreams.

Before the start of this series, how many people really thought that the Kings could win?

Others Divac didn't know, but he knew very well that Gu Yu must think so.

And from the heart to the soul, all unswerving, so I believe.

So now, the king, swept the promotion.

"Toot-toot-toot-toot——!!!"

"Long live my emperor——!!! Hahaha!! ”

At the end of the game, Gu Yu and his teammates ran around the field excitedly, interacting with the home fans to celebrate this hard-won miracle journey.

“YES！！ Hahaha! Win! Really won! Hahahaha!! ”

Beside Divac, Lanadivi was also very excited, his fists waving in the air, his face full of triumphant ecstasy.

All of them...... Is it?

For a moment, Divac suddenly realized something.

It is not just Lanadivi or Gu Yu who believes that the king can continue to create miracles, but ......

But they like and support the Kings, everyone?

Am I the only one in the whole of Sacramento who maintains the so-called rationality and does not believe that the king can go on?

I'm the manager of the team and all the deals are made with my hands, I ...... But they don't believe in the players they recruit, would rather not even put forward a new slogan for the sake of face and cost?

I...... What the hell are you doing?!

"I see, boss."

"Hahaha! Spurs fuck off! Let you look down on us, make you arrogant! Fuck off! Hahahaha!! Lanadivi was still venting his frustration with the Spurs' arrogance, and finally glanced back at Divac and said, "Huh? What do you say? ”

"I said I understood, boss."

All the hesitation on Divac's face was swept away.

In its place, firmness.

It has been buried deep in my heart since the first day I came to this team fifteen years ago and stepped into this stadium for the first time

That firmness.

"Miracle hunting, I see." A smile appeared on Divac's face: "I'll do it, and strive to go online tomorrow, let's ...... together Chase the miracle! ”

This night, Sacramento, sleepless.