In the past few days, the media has also made their own speculations about the western and eastern duels.

For example, NBA TV predicts that the number team that ranks first in the regular season in the East has a 53% chance of advancing to the Finals, and the Bucks, who are second in the East in the regular season, have a 47% chance of advancing to the Finals, which is not much different.

The league has the first record, and with a 7-0 record, it has swept the SuperSonics who advanced to the Western Conference finals, with a 70% chance of advancing to the finals, and the Lakers, who have the second record in the West in the regular season, 30%.

The forecasts of other media outlets are similar, with the majority of media favoring the numbers and the supersonics.

Although the media is more optimistic about the supersonic in a large area, the supersonic up and down do not dare to underestimate the Lakers, including Zhou Quan.

The reason for this is because of O'Neal, and the second is because of Kobe.

A year has passed, Kobe Bryant is stronger than last season, there is no doubt about it, and O'Neal has become more terrifying than last season.

In the second round of the Western Conference in the playoffs in 99, the Spurs swept the Lakers, but after two years, the Lakers swept the Spurs in turn without any major changes in the lineup, which can only be said that the OK combination is stronger, and there is no other reason.

In addition to Kobe's reasons, the main reason why O'Neal is more terrifying is that his strength and tonnage have become more terrifying.

Last year, during the Western Finals, supersonic swept O'Neal, and his tonnage at that time should have been 150 kilograms, or even a little more, and no one knew his exact tonnage at the time, which O'Neill himself revealed afterwards.

But now, O'Neill's tonnage has increased even further, and his size has become even larger, transforming from a large shark into a giant shark.

The giant shark has been paddling in the regular season, and in the second-round series just past, limited to Duncan and David Robinson's defense, he didn't play much jaw-dropping, but the SuperSonics didn't have Duncan and David Robinson, and once the Western Conference finals began, O'Neal was on Big Ben's head, and the terror of huge tonnage would erupt.

"He's at least 160 kilograms now, yes, we've got the news from within the Lakers." In the tactical meeting, assistant coach McMillan said with great certainty.

"Even 170 kilograms." Paul Westfaal added.

Zhou Quan was a little shocked, after playing four games with the Lakers in the regular season, he felt that O'Neal was getting fatter and fatter every time, how many burgers did he eat?

He didn't have to deal with O'Neill, and he couldn't feel the horror of 160 kilograms, or even 170 kilograms, so he looked at Big Ben and asked, "Ben?" ”

Ben Wallace's cold black face showed a palpitating expression, and said: "In the last regular season game with the Lakers in early March, that guy is not a person at all, I can't bear it at all, I can't stand it at all." ”

Hearing that Big Ben used three "fundamentals" in a row, Zhou Quan realized a little bit of the horror of O'Neill's tonnage, and if he went up to a tonnage like him, I was afraid that he would fly away.

Big Ben said: "But he didn't use all his strength in the regular season, he just played casually, I'm sure." ”

Big Ben's words caused a lot of pressure in the entire conference room, pressure from a giant shark.

On the 20th, many celebrities and models across the United States arrived in Seattle.

This morning, the league announced the All-Defensive Team and All-NBA All-NBA.

Zhou Quan was once again selected for the double team, which is also his seventh season of double team selection.

In addition to him, there were Ben Wallace, Duncan, Garnett, and Kidd in the defensive line.

In addition to him, the best team also has O'Neal, Duncan, Webb, and Iverson.

He called Ben Wallace to congratulate him on his selection to the defensive lineup.

Big Ben was very excited, and after talking to Zhou Quan for a while, he called Rodman to tell him how excited he was.

Rodman taught him to defend and grab rebounds, which helped him a lot, and without Rodman, he wouldn't have grown so quickly.

Rodman, who has left Seattle since retiring, is different from Zhou Quan in that he has a general feeling about Seattle, and the atmosphere of the city is not suitable for him, and he now lives in New York.

Kobe Bryant was very depressed, he was also selected for the defensive team last year, and he wanted to be selected for the double team this year, but he didn't have any of them, and he was selected for the double team.

At 11 o'clock in the morning, Ruben Patterson's trial ended, and with the help of the barrister, Patterson's charge of forcible female involvement was not confirmed, but he admitted the charge of female involvement, which can be regarded as winning the lawsuit. The female nanny didn't have the money to hire a good lawyer and lost the lawsuit.

Patterson was sentenced to one year in prison, but the 15-day prison sentence was probation, meaning he did not need to go to jail, and another year was followed by two years of supervision for some community service.

At noon, Zhou Quan held a big party at home, entertaining friends who came to see the West Decision, plus friends from Seattle, and more than 200 people attended the party, all of them were either rich or expensive.

With the development of fine coffee, the market value has reached more than 30 billion US dollars, and the development of Amazon is better, with a market value of nearly 100 billion, and the combined net worth of the two is close to 20 billion US dollars, and his and Zeng Li's network is getting bigger and bigger.

In the afternoon, the Lakers arrived in Seattle.

Zhou Quan called O'Neill, but did not invite the two over.

At 4 o'clock, Da Yao and Da Zhi, as well as Da Yao's brokerage team, arrived in Seattle.

Zhou Quan went to the airport with several cars, and the group was surrounded by media at the airport.

"Iron Fist, is this Yao who is preparing to participate in this year's draft?" A reporter asked.

"Yes, if you have anything to ask, just ask." Zhou Quan said.

"Yao, now that you are a popular candidate for the champion show, are you ready to become the champion?"

"Yao, the champion is in the hands of the Wizards, has Michael Jordan contacted you? Is he optimistic about you? ”

"Yao, what is your tonnage now?"

"Yao, which team do you want to go to the most?"

"Yao, do you have a girlfriend?"

"Yao, who do you think has a better chance of being the top pick before you or Tyson Chandler?"

This season, Da Yao averaged 27 points and 19 rebounds per game in the CBA, won the CBA MVP, and led the team to defeat Bayi in the Finals and won the CBA championship and FMVP in the Finals.

"I was hoping to be drafted by Michael Jordan, but he didn't contact me and my team, so I wasn't sure I would be the top pick."

"I know Chandler and he's a great athlete."

"I weigh 135 kilograms right now."

Olympic champion, CBA champion, MVP, FMVP, these honors gave Yao Min the confidence to make him look very confident even in the face of interviews with American media.

Zhou Quan listened to Da Yao's answer, and felt okay, not very fluent, but he could listen and speak, which was already stronger than Da Zhi, at least he didn't need a translator.

Leaving the airport, Zhou Quan said to Da Yao: "You have a tonnage of 130 kilograms now, and O'Neal was 129 kilograms and 285 pounds when he was drafted that year." ”

Da Yao said with a smile: "In the past two years, I have gained weight with the strength trainers you sent back to China with my brother, and my strength now is much stronger than two years ago." ”

"Lower body strength is key, especially the small muscle groups in the joints, which can form more support and protect your knees and ankles." Zhou Quan reminded.

"I've been working on lower limb strength, and I'm also working on joint muscle groups." Da Yao nodded.

Zhou Quan reminded again: "You still look a little thin now, but you are different from O'Neill, the skeleton is not as big as him, and you are prone to injuries if you hang too much meat."

After entering the league, the team will definitely ask you to gain weight, but you have to know for yourself that you can't gain too much weight, 140 kilograms, at most 145 kilograms, you have to pay attention, don't blindly listen to the team.

You don't need to increase your dominance with tonnage like O'Neal, you have mid-range shots, and with your height, as long as you pull it out, it's a super high battery, and no one can guard against you. ”

……

On the 21st, the day of the G1 match of the Western Conference Finals.

At half past seven, the two sides announced their starting lineups.

Lakers: O'Neal, Horres Grant, Rick Fox, Kobe, Derrick Fisher

SuperSonics: Ben Wallace, Lewis, Bowen, Cory Magetti, Zhou Quan

The series was broadcast live across the United States by NBC and the commentators were James Worthy, John Moore.

John Moore said: "The SuperSonics still use Rashard Lewis as the starting power forward, which is a bit risky, and O'Neal will blow up Ben Wallace on the inside.

Although Ben Wallace was promoted to the league's first-class defensive center, in the face of the big sharks, his defensive height was too low, and it was difficult to deal with the big sharks without help. ”

James Worthy said: "Paul Westphale should be hoping that Lewis' scoring will offset some of the loss at the No. 5 spot, while the Iron Fist has a big enough advantage from the outside.

I also feel a bit risky, it's safer to play a few meat shields, which is an effective tactic that the SuperSonics have proven in the Western Conference finals last season. ”

On the CCTV commentary seat, Zhang Reasonable said: "Lewis plays the starter, he probably doesn't want to lose his empty three-point shot, Bowen has three points, but not as accurate as Lewis, and Cory Magetti's shooting is average, and he only shoots at all."

If Elden Campbell goes up, he will waste the open opportunities created by Zhou Quan, and the ability to pull from the outside is not enough.

Let Lewis play the starter, Grant will definitely be pinned down on the outside, and there is only the big shark inside, which is conducive to the breakthrough of Zhou Quan and Cory Magetti.

In this way, although the big shark's offense can play, the supersonic basket offense will also play better. Anyway, there is no perfect tactic, between gains and losses, you will only know after the fight, and if it doesn't work, you will change. ”

The central gymnasium belongs to Zhou Quan's box, Zeng Li, Lin Yufen, and Zhou Jianguo are all here, and Xiao Zhou Yuan is also there, because he is too small, he does not sit on the sidelines.

Just after eating, before it was time to sleep, the little guy was here for the first time, the gymnasium of 22,000 people, very excited, grandpa stood at the window with his arms, dancing and dancing.

Zhou Ye and Zhou Ling sat on the sidelines, as well as a large group of Zhou Quan's friends who came with them.

Da Zhi Da Yao was also with them, but now he was surrounded by a group of reporters, including a large group of domestic reporters, but the target of the interview was mainly Da Yao.

Coming to Seattle tonight to watch the Western Conference finals are also a large number of NBA active and retired stars, Magic John Sun, Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, George McCann, four Lakers superstars sitting together, and twenty or thirty other stars.

The most shining is Jordan, who sat with the magicians, turning his head from time to time to glance at Yao Min, who was being interviewed.

"Michael, do you want to choose Yao?" Magic Johnson asked with a smile.

Shrugging his shoulders, Jordan said: "I'm not sure, there is a little guy whose athletic talent is better than him, much better, the talent is visible to the naked eye, he compares with that little guy, except for height, there is no advantage, I am very optimistic about that little guy." ”

"Tyson Chandler?" Abdul-Jabbar, to the right of Magic Johnson, asked.

"I'm sorry, Karim, I can't tell you now."

Shrugged again, smiling, Jordan didn't answer the question.

Magic Johnson said, "Karim and I just met Yao at Tekken's party yesterday and had a few words with him. ”

"Oh, Erwin, Karim, do you know more? What did Tekken say about him? "Jordan was clearly interested.

Abdul-Jabbar smiled and said, "Michael, don't you have a rookie you're more interested in?" ”

Jordan said: "Yao has no experience playing in the United States, I really don't have much confidence in him, the Olympics and China's CBA experience doesn't mean anything, you can understand this by looking at the king of the Mavericks, maybe Yao is the same as Wang, only worth a second-round pick, if I draft him with the top pick, I will become a big joke." ”

"And what else are you asking?" Abdul-Jabbar said.

"I'm just curious, during the last Olympics, Iron Fist didn't give an evaluation of Yao." Jordan said.

Magic Johnson said: "Yesterday the Iron Fist King didn't comment on Yao, he only said one thing about Yao......"

"Oh?"

Jordan opened his ears, and it seemed that he cared, not as indifferent as he had just said.

Magic Johnson grinned and said, "He said that Yao will definitely not be the top pick because Michael Jordan doesn't have such a good eye." ”

"What?" Jordan's eyes widened in anger.

"Haha......" everyone around them laughed.

(End of chapter)