Unlike at home, the United States is still excited about the New Orleans Pelicans winning the championship.

This is the first championship in team history, and the New Orleans Pelicans, formerly known as the New Orleans Hornets, joined the NBA in 1987 when they first played in Charlotte and moved to New Orleans for the 02-03 season. In 2005, Chris Paul was born, David West and other players grew up to become a powerhouse in the Western Conference, but they have not broken through in the playoffs for many years, and as other teams have strengthened and risen, they have gradually fallen behind.

On January 24, 2013, the New Orleans Hornets officially held a press conference to announce that the team had changed its name to the Pelicans.

In the summer after the name change, the Pelicans changed blood, owners and players changed over and over again, Anthony Davis and other young people with full potential were sent away, ushering in the league's number one superstar Tyrannosaurus Rex Li Feng, as well as Derrick Rose, Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap All-Stars, and at the same time, General Arenas also returned to the NBA, and finally the Pelicans entered the playoffs as the first in the regular season, and after easily defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round, the Pelicans fought hard in the next two rounds, Both the Grizzlies and the Spurs terrified the Pelicans, and in the final, the Pelicans defeated the Brooklyn Nets to win the championship after losing Derrick Rose and Paul Millsap.

This championship gave the entire city of New Orleans a glimpse of the past.

The New Orleans arena also held a grand celebration, which was preceded by a drink chase between the Pelicans players and the team's older ones.

Van Gundy, who has always been strict, was chased by Branddo with beer and wine glasses and fled everywhere regardless of demeanor, Van Gundy's rigidity and rigor in his bones also disappeared on this occasion, Li Feng was more special, his teammates chased each other to break his teammates and team staff, and he rushed to the front of the stands with two large glasses of wine. With his good arm strength, Li Feng gave fans a women's loose wine today. However, he immediately provoked the crowd and was splashed with wine and drinks by the fans.

While the Pelicans' players are enjoying the joy of victory, the Nets are tasting the pain of defeat, they are actually no worse than the Pelicans in the late regular season, and the equally powerful Chicago Bulls were also defeated by them, but they can't prevent the Pelicans who don't look strong in the Finals.

Having lost the championship, how can they be in a better mood.

The award ceremony soon began, and the audience burst into warm applause, applauding not only for the Pelicans to win the championship, but also for their strong fighting spirit. For a newly formed team that has suffered from a serious injury, this is not only amazing, it is simply a miracle, even the opponent can't help but give them a round of applause, which is a respect for those who strive for self-improvement, whether it is a friend or an enemy, only respect for the strong can make them stronger.

When Li Feng held up a commemorative player with the entire Pelican team players printed on it, the whole team shouted hoarsely: "Long live the Pelican."

"Long live the Pelican!"

The players shouted along.

"Long live the Pelican".

The stands also shouted.

At the same time, applause rang out, and the salute rose into the air. Music played, and golden confetti and streamers drifted down from the sky. All the members of the Pelicans were shrouded in a sacred aura, and everyone happily took turns lifting the trophy to celebrate their first championship in their lives.

Barron Davis, the guest commentator, also began to be lyrical.

To the music of "Destiny" and the applause of the 25,000 fans in the stadium, a new member of the NBA champion family has been added, the Pelicans. In the end of many young teams, they became a special one, and they soared into the sky after a hundred years of dormancy. The Pelicans are bound to make a sensation all over the world, because they play the most passionate and passionate basketball, this championship is just the beginning, their miracle road will not stop, and they will have a wonderful performance next season to fans across the country and even the world. Let's cheer for the winners! ”

When the team began to celebrate around the stadium with the trophy, the Songkran Festival began again, and the talented lads were laughing and laughing, taking turns holding the trophy to show the fans, while chasing and pouring beer on each other with beer glasses.

The celebration back in New Orleans was even crazier than the post-game celebrations, and Van Gundy said before the game that he would enjoy the win.

The celebration lasted for three days, and in these three days, the whole New Orleans was like a carnival, crazy and lively, and Li Feng's big villa also ushered in many congratulatory Chinese fans, and Li Feng also specially invited a few friends and international students to hold a celebration pie.

While the Pelicans players were partying, the media was also feverishly reporting the news.

The Pelican's Road to Rebirth

This is the title of the ESPN essay.

"A year ago, even the most daring fans would have been afraid to associate a championship with the Pelicans, and that was a test of the imagination, but a year later, it's become a reality. What really happened during the year? As we cheer for the title, it's worth exploring the changes in this squad.

The team owner has changed, the cute thick eyebrows Anthony Davis has left, the rookie Noll has also left, many people have left, at this time, Li Feng is here, and Rose, Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Gilbert Arenas, if there is no Hill, this Pelicans is definitely not as eye-catching and eye-catching as it is now.

At the same time, Coach Van Gundy also arrived, and he brought crazy basketball to the Pelicans, and under his coaching, the Pelicans became the flood beast of the German Bundesliga and the German Second Division.

Without Li Feng and the unstoppable Tyrannosaurus Rex escort, it would be impossible for this Pelican team to enter the playoffs, nor win the championship, or even advance because whenever it encounters an intractable problem, this Tyrannosaurus Rex will stand up and destroy the opponent's defense with its invincible body and technology.

In addition to Li Feng, the Pelicans also have Derrick Rose, a quasi-MVP who is willing to be a green leaf, and two simple and tough interior twin towers Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap, as well as the returning general Gilbert Arenas of the MVP table, as well as the passionate young John Henson, the old and strong Elton Brand, the tough defensive Ronnie Brewer, and the all-round fierce Caron Butler. The aura DJ Augustin, and the magical Victor Oladipo......

The Pelicans' success is no accident, they have the foundation of success, from their step-by-step way of doing business, rational and calm lineup, from the Pelicans' lineup and average age, the Pelicans will definitely not fall as quickly as the Celtics back then, they will become a significant new force in the entire league. ”

"Overall Champion! Pelican! 》

"Hoop World" said this about the Pelicans.

"No matter how you define the word miracle, you're going to associate the Pelicans with it, a team that's been 'fighting' for the top pick two years in a row. Isn't it a miracle that all the players on the team are changed in one season? Of course, even more miraculous is that they also won this year's championship, losing to the super luxurious Brooklyn Nets under their crazy offense, the Nets completed a great season, they defeated the mighty Chicago Bulls, but in the battle against the greater Pelicans, they lost at the feet of their opponents, the scene was passive, and the score was ugly. It also makes Garnett banned next season.

The Pelicans' championship is well deserved, and the Pelicans, who started as a whole, are actually not without stars, except for head coach Van Gundy, Li Feng is the team's brightest star, and his table in this game is at the superstar level. Whether it is Kevin Garnett, Carmelo Anthony, or Deron Williams, Li Feng is not left behind, and Li Feng alone crushed the Nets' dream of winning the championship. Winning the first championship in history for the Pelicans, Li Feng deserves the title of the best player in the NBA. ”

The Pelicans players are now enjoying the media and fan acclaim to enjoy their vacation, but the Pelicans must start preparing for next season from now on. The Pelicans' success this season has been completed or somewhat exceeded the team's plans, as the Pelicans, while aiming to win the championship, are ready to come back next year and have successfully achieved their goals.

The Pelicans have a strong roster, but Derrick Rose and Paul Millsap will both miss the entire season next season, and the Pelicans need reinforcements both inside and outside, so the team has requested an injury clause, the team's salary space is already very good, and the entire team management is preparing for the summer work.

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New Orleans fans fantasize about the Pelicans, but they don't know that the storm is coming, and last season's roster is close at hand.

It's no one else who is leaving, it's Gilbert Arenas, who played the MVP table last season with a veteran's base salary, the general averaged 20.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in the regular season, and the three-point shooting rate was as high as 47.9%, and the playoffs went to the next level, averaging 25.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

But after the Pelicans won the championship, Arenas chose to leave, for the simple reason that is money and status.

The general is indeed in good shape, and even deserves the top salary, but the Pelicans can't give Arenas a top salary, the Pelicans have a young Oladipo to renew his contract, and Kevin Martin, who has been reimbursed for the whole season, is currently recovering from his injury, and it is estimated that he can play in the preseason, and the Pelicans naturally can't give the general a top salary.

In fact, the Pelicans are not without effort, they gave a two-year contract of 35 million million, but the general's agent clearly refused, their expectation was a long-term contract of more than five years, and the Pelicans naturally couldn't accept it.

For this reason, Li Feng also talked to Arenas, but it is possible that other teams quietly contacted the general, Arenas held a press conference in New Orleans the day after talking to Li Feng, and recently, some media wrote news such as "Age and injury may make the general and the pelicans break up" and "The champion will leave New Orleans".

Although I don't know what Arenas is going to say, a large number of reporters still poured into the venue, and they feel that it must not be a trivial matter, and it should be related to the recent contract extension issue between Arenas and the Pelicans.

Dressed in green casual clothes, Arenas attended a press conference for a Q&A session with the media.

"You must be wondering why I suddenly held a press conference, right? Because I don't want people to misunderstand. ”

Arenas said sternly, then pointed to a reporter from the New Orleans Life newspaper who often interviewed him in the nearest row, and said with a wry smile:

"That friend over there, if I'm not mistaken, it's Rice, right? You're a basketball guy, what do you think I should get a contract? ”

Reporter Rice thought for a moment and said:

"The maximum salary, at least a contract of more than 10 million."

"Hey, that friend from China, do you think my strength is a star?"

Arenas pointed to another reporter and said.

"Of course, I've said many times in my article that your watch this year is at the All-Star level, and you should get an annual salary of more than 10 million."

Arenas's cousin deserves a multi-million contract, and although he is past his prime, in fact, the life of the outside line is much longer than that of the inside line, especially the general's shooting is becoming more and more stable.

No one in the room objected, and everyone could guess that what Arenas was about to say had something to do with the contract.

"I'm thankful to the Pelicans, they gave me a chance to do it all over again, I got the championship I dreamed of, and at the same time stood in front of the world again, but now we have a disagreement, the Pelicans gave me a big contract, but they only gave me two years, I'm a player, my goal is a long-term contract, unfortunately the Pelicans can't give it, so there's a good chance I'll leave, I want to say, I'll never forget my days at the Pelicans, my sanity let me go, but my heart will always be in New Orleans!"

There was an immediate commotion in the audience, and the reporters already understood by this time that Arenas was going to make a declaration of leaving the Pelicans today.

"We understand you, Gilbert!"

"You money-eyed guy, I don't like you anymore!"

"Stay, General!"

I don't know who suddenly shouted, and the atmosphere in the venue exploded.

There was a mess in the audience. A reporter asked:

"May I ask Mr. Arenas, is it because of your back injury that the Pelicans are proposing such a contract? It was previously reported that you will undergo back repair surgery, and the recovery period of the surgery will be longer, at least 5-7 months, and it is likely to affect the future state. ”

Arenas says:

Who said this? I believe it wasn't released by the Pelicans management, there must have been someone with some purpose, and everyone understands it."

The reporter asked:

"Mr. Arenas, you believe in the Pelicans so much, why don't you think it's a ploy they made so that other teams aren't interested in you?"

Arenas said seriously:

"They won't, otherwise we wouldn't have won the championship!"

The reporter asked:

"Mr. Arenas, if you leave the Pelicans, which team will you go to? Will it be a strong team in the same district and become a resistance for the Pelicans to defend their title? ”

Arenas says:

"I don't know about that, but I didn't give a clear purpose, it doesn't matter if it's west or east, it's good if it's the team at the bottom of the league. I want to invite my team to be sincere enough to get a contract worthy of the All-Star title and I'm confident that I can be the core of a team and not a role player, and I'm going to prove it. ”

There is no doubt that Arenas will make the front page headlines in many newspapers, and just four days after winning the championship, Arenas, the Pelicans' champion, made it clear that he would leave the Pelicans, and the Pelicans' path to building a dynasty was not destined to be smooth. (To be continued......)