Chapter Seventy-Six: Orlando Strikes (1)

Alyssa is gone, but life has to go on, especially a professional player like Luke, or a professional player in the NBA, the best basketball league in the world, Luke needs to work harder (besides, after making more money in the future, Alyssa doesn't have to work, anyway, Luke thinks so, and doesn't think about other people's thoughts at all).

Orlando's magic is coming!

The Orlando Magic are one of the NBA's newest teams, having only joined in 1989. Because Disney World is one of Orlando's major entertainment venues, and "etothemagic" is one of Orlando's favorite phrases, the Magic team got its name.

The real story of magic began in 1992. On May 17 of that year, after a disappointing season, the team finally got the consolation (and what later seemed like a great value) - they won the 1992 NBA League Draft No. 1 pick. Then, unsurprisingly, the Magic selected Shaquille O'Neal, a talented center from Louisiana who is 7'1" tall and weighs 301 pounds, in the '92 draft. In 1993, the Magic welcomed super point guard "Penny" Hardaway, forming a super group that made the league fearful, and if it weren't for injuries and the other two teams (Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls) very strong teams, they would have won the championship long ago. But that's just the way it is. The NBA in the 90s was ruled by the Bulls' Joe Gang Leader, and while the Joe Gang Leader was away, the baton was handed to "Big Dream" and "Admiral", O'Neal was sad and left Orlando for Los Angeles. Later the "penny" also left, and the magic began to rebuild the road. There is no little "monster" in Orlando now (speaking of which, I want to say two words, I think Howard is not good, first of all, his height is not good, 2.11 height is not bad to play power forward, but the center is a little reluctant. Of course, the height of the league's centers and power forwards is declining, coupled with the general poor quality of the current centers, and the strong centers are gradually aging, just like the big sharks in 2000, there are almost no opponents. Yao Ming was able to completely blow up Howard in his heyday, wasn't there such a joke at that time, asking: What does Yao Ming usually do? Answer: Eat, sleep, fight "Warcraft") but they have new weapons - T-Mac, Tracy, McGrady, and Glenger Hill. Ahead of the season, expectations were high for the all-new Magic. But the odds were unforetakable, and Grant Hill had to miss the rest of the season due to injury after just four games of the regular season, which was a serious blow to the Magic, who have eight new faces and an eight-to-last average age. But the Orlando Magic didn't just sink. Hill's absence has given Tracy McGrady more opportunities to perform. The four-year NBA swingman has exploded this season, contributing 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.6 in 40 minutes per game

assists, 1.53 blocks and 1.51 steals. As the team's leading scorer, McGrady also ranked second on the team in rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. In addition to McGrady's outburst, the Magic also got a big reward from the draft. Mike Miller, a swingman at the wingsman, has been steadily improving as the season has progressed. He averaged 14.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 33.4 minutes per game. The performance is very good.

And this time, Luke is up against such a team.

But the Philadelphia 76ers are not afraid. They had a stronger breakup with Allen Iverson. This time it's home again, so there's no need to be afraid of anything.

Monday, 20 November 2000. Vochovia Arena.

"Welcome to TNT Studios, I'm your dearest narrator, Sir Charles Buckley. Next to me was Bill. "Hello everyone. I'm Bill, and I'm happy to talk about this game. ”

"It's been a long time since I've been back! To be honest, I'm still a little excited to be back in Philadelphia. Especially with a new star here, it's very good. ”

"No big deal...... Bill said.

"Well, don't be modest, we know it's all your son. Tell us how you raised your son to become a first-class star? Barkley asked.

"This ...... First of all, you have to have a good wife, and then ......," Bill said.

"We ask this, we all know that you are very afraid of your wife, let's talk about the point." Barkley interrupts Bill.

"Then you have to impress him with your charisma......" Bill began to speak at length again.

"Alright, alright, the director turns the camera to the court." Barkley said.

"Wait, director, I'm not done yet?" Bill stood up and wanted to speak.

"Leave him alone." Barkley grabbed Bill and said, "Director, cut quickly, I don't want to listen to this guy anymore." ”

"Hahahaha" The rest of the studio laughed at the two of them.

Back on the field. Players from both sides were on the pitch.

Big Ben used to be a big fan of the Orlando Magic, and this was the first place where his talent was really discovered, and the previous Washington Bullets were his parent team, but they didn't get playing time (with Chris Webber, Juwan Howard and Rasheed Wallace, do you need a player who doesn't have offensive ability to play). So his feelings for Orlando are deep. He had hoped that he would be able to live in Orlando for the rest of his life. But......

But Orlando still traded him away for Granger Hill, although Philadelphia is also a very good place, caring for his teammates, taking care of his head coach, he is very happy, but he always has a knot in his heart, he doesn't think Orlando is right to trade him away, so in later games, he often caused trouble with the Orlando Magic. The most famous was the playoffs for the Pistons and Magic, which ultimately sent Maddy away to Houston, and even though they had the No. 1 pick the following year, they couldn't keep him. Big Ben needs revenge.

"Don't worry, Big Ben. We'll all help you. Luke said.

"Yes," said Aaron, "you're my teammate, who won't help you?" ”

"Thank you." Big Ben is grateful to all of you.

"That's what we're supposed to do." Luke said. "We cooperate with you, but you can't be too alone, after all, winning is more important."

"I know that." Big Ben said.

"Actually, it's not fun to win them now, it's ...... in the playoffs," Luke said.

"Luke, you're so bad!" Aaron hammered Luke.

"Alright, alright, stop playing, let's play!" Luke said.

"Get on the field!" Aaron gave an order, and all the soldiers got up and set out!

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