Chapter 122: [I, the MVP of the regular season. Nike, hit the money! 】
Before the regular season MVP was announced, the 2004-2005 regular season All-Season Team was released.
The controversy is very large.
But at the same time, it also shows how fierce the competition is in this year's regular season.
The five players in the first team are: Stephen Nash, Suhi, Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, Shaq O'Neal.
Nowitzki and Stephanash broke up and played the best moments of their careers. So much so that scoring champion Allen Iverson failed to make the first team, and the rest of the league's small forwards failed to take a spot.
The five players in the second team are: Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, and Stoudemire.
The second lineup is more controversial.
Because the five players on the first team are generally uncontroversial, Suhi and Nash and O'Neal are the strongest contenders for the regular season MVP, Duncan's position is simply unbreakable, and Nowitzki has played the best performance of his career this year and has a good record.
In this case, these five people will not be questioned.
But what is the basis for the second lineup?
Kobe Bryant and Tracy Maddy were all put on the third team.
The third lineup is: Arenas, Kobe Bryant, Tracy Maddy, Sean Marion, Ben Wallace.
As soon as the list of the best team was released, fans were full of hype. So much so that the NBA officials have come out to express their opinions, saying that the selection of the best team is based on judgments made in various dimensions such as comprehensive records, personal data, and media influence.
This fire extinguishing still failed to satisfy the fans.
In contrast, there is little controversy about the list of the best defensive team.
Because, the defense is clear at a glance, and if you can prevent it, you can prevent it, and if you can't prevent it, you can't prevent it.
Only one subject will be examined.
The All-Defensive Team First Team list is: Suhi, Bruce Bowen, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Ben Wallace.
These five people are put together, and the suspense is non-existent.
The All-Defensive Second Team list is: Jason Kidd, Kobe Bryant, Kirilenko, O'Neal Jr., Marcus Camby.
There are no objections either.
Although Artest did not make the defensive lineup a little resentful to Pacers fans, it is understandable that he has been banned for so long.
But how could Ben Wallace get in?
Isn't he also banned for a long time?
While fans were all talking about the All-NBA team, the Pacers made a third win in New Jersey.
Suhi was widely welcomed in New Jersey amid the fact that everyone thought the Nets were hopeless of making the cut. New Jersey fans are more than happy to give Suhi their blessings, after all, Suhi has always been considered the pride of New Jersey basketball.
New Jersey fans are proud of Suhi, and this is where Suhi grew up.
After the game, a local reporter even asked Suhi: "Why don't you bring your talent back to New Jersey?" The entire Hudson River will be thrown into a carnival because of your decision. ”
Suhi seemed overwhelmed by such a straightforward question, so for the first time, he did not answer the reporter's question directly.
However, when confronted with reporters about the MVP's attribution, Suhi's attitude was resolute, saying: "I'm the best defensive first-team player, the All-NBA first-team player, the first-team first-team player, the first-team first-team plus the first record in the East, plus averaging close to a triple-double per game. Excuse me, if I don't win MVP like this, who will? ”
Suhi has a strong track record and individual performance.
Of course he wants to fight.
There is a prize money for the MVP of the regular season.
Who will have trouble with money.
Nike's head is numb now, because in the original contract.
Suhi was named to the All-Star team during the contract period and awarded $10 million.
Win the regular season MVP and be rewarded with $20 million.
Win the MVP of the finals and reward $20 million.
If you win the regular season MVP and finals MVP for a second time, you will be rewarded with an additional $20 million.
Suhi's sneaker sales this year are very, very good, and the sales figure is astronomical. The Asian region has created an unprecedented legend, and North America has also sold very well.
Nike makes a lot of money.
However, if Sushi wins the regular season MVP and wins the finals MVP, they will be equivalent to working for Suxi.
At that time, when this contract was signed, who would have thought that Su Xi would be so fierce? Entering the best team is the same as chopping melons and vegetables, and now they are all going straight to the regular season MVP.
The most important thing is that they feel that Suxi hasn't made much effort yet. After all, there are still many experts in the basketball circle who question whether Suxi the Sheep is a superstar, and always think that he has achieved these achievements because of luck and good luck.
Nike is now regretting, super regretting.
And, the more regrettable thing is... At the beginning, Phil Knight also waved his hand, in order to motivate Suxi the sheep, saying that as long as Suxi won the regular season MVP or finals MVP, Suxi could get a sneaker sales dividend, 5%.
That's another huge output.
If you continue to play like this, Nike will have to work for Suxi the Sheep.
At that time, Phil Knight believed that Suhi would be far away from winning the Finals MVP or the regular season MVP, even if he was in the All-NBA team. You must know that James, who is as strong as the chosen son, is also the best team that only entered the second season, or the second team.
But Suxi is effortless, just a burst of defense.
The point is... No matter how you look at it, there is an element of luck, but why is it always Su Xi who is lucky, not someone else?
Normally, the rookie season wins the Finals MVP, and the second season wins the regular season MVP. No matter how you say it, it should be the momentum of the co-ruler of the world, but Su Xi is now just an ordinary superstar in the eyes of those authoritative experts, and the basketball media has no fanfare.
This makes Nike very sassy.
Because the winnings they spend are real money.
They have decided to increase their propaganda resources in the United States, and they must hold up Suxi the sheep.
Otherwise, isn't this money spent in vain?
In contrast, LeBron James's resources were not wasted. Although his honor and record are not as good as Su Xi, he is still the chosen one, and many authoritative experts believe that he will definitely be better than Su Xi the sheep in the future. Sushi the Sheep is driving high and walking low, and LeBron James must be driving high and walking high!
Su Xi spoke, and everyone had to think about it seriously.
All the past history proves that Suxi the Sheep is a person who will be revenged, and if he is slapped in the face, he will definitely catch those who offend him and beat them back one by one.
On the third day after Suhi said this, he led the team to eliminate the New Jersey Nets.
In this game, he seemed to remind the fans: I also played very well in the run.
He was directing the fast offense all over the court, and the Pacers led him to attack at a fast pace, and finally beat the Nets 132-101.
The score in this game is out of this era.
After the game, Jason Kidd said, "If I had a vote, I would vote for Suhi the Sheep." ”
This season, the discussion between Nash and him has been very deep, and everyone is saying that Nash has replaced Kidd as the league's No. 1 point guard.
Kidd clearly didn't want that to happen, after all, many years ago, Nash was just his replacement.
At that time, he was still playing in the Mavericks.
Supporting Suhi, Kidd has his reasons. "Suhi the Sheep is a combination of O'Neal and Olajuwon at point guard, with physicality, speed, explosiveness, agility and above-caliber passing. He can both break through sharply and run quickly to pull away from the defense. ”
"His control of the game is clearly beyond 'Commander', he is a tough finisher and a powerful distributor."
"Don't forget his leadership skills, being able to run a super strong team as a rookie is a huge test of leadership. It's fair to say that this is where Suhi the Sheep is really far ahead of other stars, and nothing like this has ever happened in the entire history of the NBA. ”
Kidd's praise for Sushi is a little insensitive.
However, he is telling the truth.
The past words and actions of Pacers players have long proven this: the Pacers have only one core, and that is Suhi the Sheep.
Everyone rallied around him, and anyone who dared to show the slightest disrespect to Suhee the Sheep would have the Pacers shoot him on the court. This group of vicious thugs came in groups around Sushi the Sheep, forming the most dangerous but also harmonious team in the NBA.
Isaiah Thomas often says: this is the modern version of the Legion of Bad Boys.
However, Stephen Jackson disagrees. He forcefully retorted: I read the Bible.
After a 4-0 sweep of the Nets.
The regular season MVP award has finally been released.
It's Suhi.
But after the results of the ballot were released, Sushi won very narrowly. He won by only 18 points against Nash, even trailing Nash in the first vote and not much ahead of O'Neal, who was a large lead in the second vote. All voters who voted for Nash and O'Neal with their first ballot voted for Suhi with their second vote.
The 18-point lead also set the smallest margin for a regular season MVP in NBA history, breaking the record for the smallest point margin in Karl Malone's victory over Michael Jordan in the 96-97 season, when Karl Malone only led Jordan by 20 points.
Such a narrow lead also made the media make a big fuss.
However, Sushi doesn't care about any of that.
All he knew was that he got the regular season MVP and that Nike was going to have to pay him a check for $20 million.
This will bring a huge harvest to Su Xi's already wealthy account.
Philnet almost cried to congratulate Suhee on winning the regular season MVP, and he said on the phone: "Jack, let's change to a new contract, and I'll give you a bonus for your sneakers." ”
Suhi said: "Let's talk about it after this season. ”
Su Xi recently plans to take a stake in several Internet companies, and he needs money. Theoretically, he could also get $40 million plus a 5% sneaker bonus from Nike.
This is contractually stated.
Nike now regrets it all, and Philnet hopes to travel through time and space and slap himself at that time.
Now, he not only paid 20 million, but also increased the investment in media resources to promote Su Xi.
Be sure to maximize the value of the regular season MVP.
This is the youngest regular season MVP in history, and he is also the youngest Finals MVP in history.
Such a hard honor, can you not win it?
As soon as Nike threw money at it, voices praising Suhi came one after another.
When money stands up, what are the so-called 'principles'?
At the Super Palace in Cleveland, LeBron James smashed another plasma TV. He was so angry that then, he fired the Goodwin brothers.
Su Xi's success made him so uncomfortable, and Su Xi made money, which was more distressing than when he lost money.
Originally, he was Nike's first darling, and media resources were all smashed on him.
Now, Suxi not only earns more than him, but Nike is crazy about throwing resources on Suxi.
He was very uncomfortable.
He couldn't accept it.
Obviously, Suxi the sheep was just a Pippen who matched me back then, why did he suddenly run in front of me? Why did he take so many honors?
I knew how good it would be not to trade him.
He stayed by my side, how can I also shine more brightly.
James thought to himself.
But at the beginning, it was he who forced the management to trade Suxi the sheep.
Cleveland management also regretted it, and they were also thinking about how good it would have been if Suhi the Sheep hadn't been traded in the first place.
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Shaq O'Neill blessed Suhi in his busy schedule, and he seemed very personable.
"He certainly deserves the regular season MVP, his stats are so good, his record is so good. I have no problem with this result. Congratulations to him. ”
O'Neill said convincingly.
Then he continued, "But I'm going to tell him." It's the playoffs now, and it's a very different story. My goal this year is to kill him and get my revenge. I'm going to help the Heat win a championship, and no one can stop me from doing that. ”
"Our whole team is ready."
Shaq O'Neill swore by it.
He's very energetic.
O'Neal is full of energy, and he is happy that Kobe Bryant and the Lakers did not make the playoffs this year. In his calculations, if he leads the Heat to a championship, then Kobe Bryant and the Lakers' reputations will be completely stinky, and everyone will mock the decisions they made last summer. Just like last summer when people mocked Cleveland.
And, if he leads the team to complete revenge on the Pacers. Fans will also clearly understand: the first person responsible for losing to the Pacers in the finals last year was not me O'Neal, it was Kobe!
O'Neill had a lot of plans.
And while he was talking, Kobe Bryant flew to Indiana.
He came to guide the work, and of course, for the more important task, he came to recruit Suhi.
He wanted Sushi to join the Lakers and form a golden twin guns of the new era with him.
Nash also gave a speech on defeat with great graciude.
"Thank you to the journalists, basketball experts, who voted for me. This past season has been very important for me and we have managed to show that we are on the fast track to success. ”
"Even though I didn't win the regular season MVP, I'm still grateful for this past season. Suhi the Sheep has done very well and he deserves this award. ”
"Now, I'm going to forget about the past. I'm going to move forward with all my heart and soul toward my goal. Maybe I'll get another MVP this season? ”
Stephen Nash is gentle and powerful.
Sitting on the first team in the regular season, he certainly wants to get more, the Finals MVP.
However, the Suns are not the only team that wants to win a championship this year.
He still has a few more levels to pass in the west.
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(End of chapter)