Just when Xie Chen knocked down Ranbir for the Nth time, the scene changed, the system automatically judged that the challenge failed, and there was such a group fight, and Xie Chen did not copy anyone's fighting skills, it seems that he can only pin his hopes on the next game, against the legendary Jazz team.

Xie Chen experienced the most different and craziest basketball game, everyone is not thinking about how to win, but how to knock down the other party, every time you go to the basket and every physical contact, very serious consequences may occur, playing against such an opponent, Xie Chen really feels crazy, there is no such team in the current league.

However, through this game, Xie Chen also found another deficiency of his team, that is, there are too few tough players, although it is different now, but in the playoffs, those "bad boys" are still needed, in the previous fight, the Knicks lost to the legendary Pistons, it was too embarrassing, before the Magic, when Odom and Anthony were not there, there was not even a player who dared to shout with Oladipo.

Therefore, Xie Chen felt that it was necessary for the team to sign a player with a tough style, such as World Peace. I heard that the Lakers also intend to sign World Peace again, and it seems that Xie Chen is going to hurry up.

The 2015 Pistons team was not difficult to deal with, even if Xie Chen did not have the ability to systematically, he could still score easily, and finally won without suspense, in the evening, Xie Chen talked to Anthony and Coach Fisher about this issue.

Anthony was a little surprised: "Ci Shiping? You're interested in him, and I've heard that the Lakers are already going to sign him. ”

Everyone is no stranger to Ci Shiping, and he also stayed in the Knicks and was a teammate with Anthony, Anthony must have a certain understanding of him, but look at Anthony's expression. I don't seem to be much excited, it's not that I'm worried about Ci Shiping's ability, Ci Shiping can still play a role on the field, the key problem is off the field, many teams recognize Ci Shiping's ability, but they are worried that they can't control him. I didn't dare to sign it.

Coach Fisher had a complicated expression: "I think he should be interested in the Knicks, but I'd love to ask you, do you know what the reason for the last time he was cut by the Knicks?" ”

Xie Chen replied: "Is it because of his relationship with JR?" ”

Xie Chen didn't know much about the Knicks before, but he only remembered hearing that Ci Shiping felt that JR Smith was not working hard defensively, and after the game ended, he found him directly in the locker room. Pointing to his face and teaching him a lesson, JR was of course not convinced, and the two quarreled.

Fisher said: "Ci Shiping has a very straight personality, which is also good and bad for the team, but if you think you can control him, I will tell Phil, after all, our team really needs such a person." ”

The next day, Phil Jackson received a call from Fisher about the news. immediately called Ci Shiping in person, and Ci Shiping was in Los Angeles at this time. He was about to talk to the Lakers about signing him, but he never expected Phil Jackson to call him, which was really unexpected.

"Are you alright? What have you been up to lately? Phil Jackson was very concerned as soon as he came up.

Ci Shiping laughed and said: "I finally got another job in the NBA, and you know, the Lakers are interested in me, and I'm about to join them!" ”

Ci Shiping still cared a little about the previous things in his words. After being cut by the Knicks, he tried to contact Phil Jackson, who he thought would definitely sign him back again, but he was disappointed.

Phil smiled, "Congratulations." But I wonder if you're interested in another team? ”

"Oh? What team? Ci Shiping asked knowingly, what kind of team can Phil call!

Phil asked: "Are you interested in joining us again with the New York Knicks, I know that these two teams are very emotional teams for you, but our Knicks have a better chance of getting closer to a championship than the Lakers, don't you want to get another championship ring in the few remaining careers?" ”

Hearing this, Ci Shiping's heart fluttered at the moment, and the championship ...... Playoffs! That has always been the stage and honor that Ci Shiping has dreamed of! For veterans, there is no doubt that they all want to join a team that can compete for a championship, and Garnett has no way to return to the Timberwolves.

"This ......" Ci Shiping hesitated for a while, he was indeed very moved, in the offseason, if the Knicks extended an olive branch to him, he would have agreed without hesitation, but now the situation is different, after waiting for so long, finally a team wants him, or the Lakers, he doesn't want to turn his back on the other party so soon, although the Lakers don't really care about him.

After a slight pause, Ci Shiping asked: "Phil, we all know what happened in the Knicks in the past, and you also know what kind of person I am, I know that your Knicks this season is different from last season, because you have the best players in the league, but are you sure Xie will be willing to be teammates with me?" I mean, even though I'm a very responsible and friendly teammate, maybe there will be some ......"

"I understand, Ron, let me tell you the truth, in fact, it was Xie's idea to invite you to join this time, otherwise I wouldn't have called you personally." Phil Jackson told Tzu Shiping the truth.

"What? Was it Xie's idea? Ci Shiping, who was in Los Angeles, was shocked on the spot, he had no friendship with Xie Chen, why did Xie Chen invite him, a marginal player in the league, for no reason?

Thinking of the previous incident between Xie Chen and Oladipo, Ci Shiping suddenly realized at the moment, and said in his heart: "I understand, he fought with Oladipo in the last game, no one helped him, the Knicks' children are too soft, he wants to have one more tough person in the team, it turns out that he wants me to be his thug!" ”

Seeing Xie Chen's intentions, Ci Shiping relaxed a lot: "Oh, Phil, I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable in my head, why don't we talk about it another day, or you let Xie personally come to Los Angeles to talk to me in detail." ”

When Phil heard this, he was immediately angry, how could he not know Ci Shiping's careful thoughts? Phil taught, "Ron! You don't do such a childish act again, Xie plays away in Salt Lake City. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you, and in the playoffs, with your ability and experience, it can make a big difference, even if you can win a championship. You will also be a great hero, don't miss the last precious opportunity in your life because of your personality! ”

Ci Shiping secretly scolded the old fox over there, he knew everything he wanted, although he was a little hesitant, but he still remembered what happened before. So I pretended that the signal was not good, yelled a few times, and then hung up.

"This bastard!" Phil also threw down the phone angrily, and it seemed that he had to tell Xie Chen about it.

Xie Chen, who had already gone to Salt Lake City, Utah, also felt very troublesome after hearing the news, Ci Shiping joining the Knicks was definitely his dream, but after knowing that it was Xie Chen who took the initiative to invite, not only did he not feel honored. On the contrary, he intensified his efforts and asked Xie Chen to talk to him in person, he must have wanted to take this opportunity to talk about what conditions.

Xie Chen is still playing away from home, and he still has to copy his fighting skills, so he has no time to pay attention to him for the time being, so he can only wait until the game is over to make a decision.

Last season, the Jazz finished 11th in the West with a 38-44 record and missed the playoffs. Judging from the one-month period of the regular season, this season doesn't seem to be much fun.

In the summer of 2013. The Jazz decided to stop chasing the No. 8 seed in the West with veterans, and instead tried to build a team with more potential and stronger players with young players, allowing stars like Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap to go, and with a season and a half of suffering, a talented frontcourt combination of Gordon Haywood, Derrick Feves, and Rudy Gobert finally took shape.

But they haven't found a way to win until now, and maybe they'll play differently after All-Star. Fight for the eighth spot.

In the face of such an opponent, Xie Chen and Anthony showed no mercy at all, nor did they pay attention to it, and there was a burst of indiscriminate bombardment, which made them realize the power of the most terrifying backcourt combination in the alliance.

The highlight is the legendary challenge that lies ahead. Xie Chen didn't know which year of Jazz he would meet, he originally wanted to copy Ben Wallace, but unfortunately he met the Bad Boy Army, and now he wants to copy Karl Malone, I don't know if he can get his wish.

When the scene changed, Xie Chen looked to the opposite side, and sure enough, he found the figure of "Postman" Carl Malone at first sight!

He looks quite mature, and looking at the lineup of players around him, it should be 97 or 98, ask the audience, and sure enough, it is 1997.

"1997, ah......" Xie Chen looked at this arena of the last century, as well as these old people, and couldn't help but sigh, if he really met them in 1997, he wouldn't have any feelings, but Xie Chen came from 2015, and he knew the ultimate fate of Karl Malone and Stockton's Jazz team.

In May 1997, the Jazz defeated the Houston Rockets away with a strong overall offense and defense, tenacity at the last moment, and Stockton's three-point shot, dominating the West for the first time in history and advancing to the Finals.

"Falling at the feet of the bulls in '97 and '98 for two years in a row, the Jazz's fate is indeed sad." Xie Chen sighed, Stockton, Hornacek, Russell, Malone, Ostertag, this classic five-person group, with an amazing record of 64 wins and 18 losses, and after the All-Star Game, it is the first in league history with a winning rate of more than 90%, forcing the strongest opponent in history to the last moment, it is really a nostalgic era of passion!

Xie Chen walked to the opposite side, these people from Jazz were all looking at Xie Chen strangely, Xie Chen didn't care, but stared at Carl Malone, at this time Malone was already in his thirties, but looking at his thick arms and strong body, it was definitely the peak of strength, Xie Chen was thinking, what would be the effect of Ma Long's punch on Oladipo? Xie Chen was also thinking, if he copied it, what would it be like for him to hit him?

Ma Long's strength is what Xie Chen desires the most, because Ma Long is too strong and powerful, but how to copy it, Xie Chen still hasn't thought about it.

Seeing that Xie Chen had been staring at Ma Long, Stockton stepped forward and said, "Boy, don't get so close to Carl, beware of accidentally hurting you!" ”

At this time, Stockton was not young, and he could already see the old posture on his face, and Stockton was thinner than Xie Chen imagined.

Xie Chen glanced at Stockton, and then at Ma Long: "If I hit him, you will definitely beat me, right?" ”

As soon as Ma Long heard that Xie Chen was going to fight Stockton, he immediately blocked in front of Stockton, showed the strong muscles of his arms, and said with an angry face: "You should see my strength, dare to move him, I will definitely repair you!" Trust me, you won't want to know what my fists taste like. ”

Malone and Stockton, who have been together for eighteen years, have shared successes and failures, they have the same title of "Utah Twins", and they even share their children, who are the godfathers of each other's babies, and it is the two of them who define the blocking.

In the 91-92 season, Stockton was selected for the Dream Team, Thomas was defeated, in order to prove himself, after the news was released, the Jazz went to the Pistons for the first time to play away, Thomas has been disgusted with Stockton, Malone didn't do anything at that time, but then the Jazz returned to the home court, Thomas still bullied Stockton, and as a result, Malone rushed up and elbowed Thomas's face, which is said to have more than 40 stitches.

Later, however, Stockton chose Thomas as his Hall of Fame inductee......

Stockton also has a deep affection for Malone, and in his Hall of Fame speech, he said: "Now I'm going to mention the name of a man, Karl Malone, and as much as I respect you, David Robinson and Tim Duncan, he's the greatest power forward of all time!" ”

It's a pity that on that day, Malone's stepfather was critically ill, and he was not there, but at the dinner party in the evening, Malone, flew all the way from Louisiana and only said: "I can't imagine that on such a big day, without me!" ”

When Stockton announced his retirement, it was particularly touching, Stockton did not tell Malone in advance, and Malone also asked him by a reporter that he knew, and then Malone immediately dialed Stockton's phone and asked emotionally, didn't he say that he would play for another year? Stockton didn't know what he said, only that Malone angrily threw his phone.

It wasn't until later that people learned that he was alone, riding a bicycle, wandering the streets and alleys of Salt Lake City, crying while riding, and later at the retirement ceremony of Stockton, the guy who loved to drive heavy trucks cried speechlessly, and tried many times to choke up, Stockton was helpless by him, so he had to come over and hug him, this big guy who was 21 centimeters taller than Stockton, just lay on Stockton's shoulder.

Xie Chen looked at the big monster Karl Malone who stood up for Stockton in front of him, and suddenly felt that maybe they didn't win the championship in their lives, but they shouldn't have any regrets in their careers, right? (To be continued......)

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