masters-orleans Chapter 378 All-Star Game MVP
Chapter 378 All-Star Game MVP
Chapter 378 All-Star Game MVP
However, the history remains the same.
Even with Wang Hao present, the format of the game is still exactly the same as in the original time and space.
When the game reached the final stage, the scores of the two sides rose alternately.
That's right, even though Wang Hao had scored 37 points, he still couldn't win the game in one fell swoop.
At this time, the western team is also a little unnatural.
Everyone has an idea in mind, should Michael Jordan's retirement battle be fulfilled?
At the last moment, with only 4.8 seconds left in the game, the two sides scored 122:122, a tie.
It's just that, at this time, the ball is in the hands of the Eastern team.
Isaiah Thomas immediately called a timeout, but you can know his tactical arrangement without guessing.
The last shot must be completed by Michael Jordan, and no one else will shoot the last ball except him.
Beyond the baseline, McGrady is ready to serve.
With the help of Ben Wallace's screen, Jordan quickly got rid of Kobe's defense and caught the ball near the baseline.
An extreme fadeaway jumper, even Kobe's defense, can only sigh.
"Shh!"
Without any accident, the basketball fell steadily into the basket.
Michael Jordan completed a quasi-lore.
Wang Hao felt a little helpless. He never expected that this scene looked somewhat similar to Yuan Shikong!
He thought that because of his appearance, there might be some differences, but now it seems that there is not much change.
At this moment, even Wang Hao feels that it is not impossible to really fulfill Jordan.
It's just that the game didn't reach the final moment, so there was no reason to surrender.
Even though Old Nelson called a timeout, in fact, he did not make tactical arrangements.
There is only one arrangement for him, and that is to let Wang Hao serve.
Well, he already planned to fulfill Michael Jordan, so he chose to let Wang Hao serve.
After all, among the entire western team today, Wang Hao is definitely the one with the best touch and the best condition.
In fact, Adelman really thought too much.
According to his low-key personality, he would definitely not be the first bird in this situation, and he would definitely not pursue the last attack.
"Di!"
With the referee's whistle sounded, the game continued.
Wang Hao came beyond the sideline and waited for the referee to hand the ball into his hands. As for who to pass the ball to, he already had an idea.
After taking the basketball from the referee, Wang Hao found Kobe immediately without any hesitation.
It's just that, unlike the original time and space, Kobe didn't make a three-pointer this time.
After receiving the pass at the mid-range position, facing O'Neal's defense, Wang Hao made a shot.
That's when the referee's whistle sounded.
Well, I still couldn't escape the disaster. At the last moment, Kobe made a shot and O'Neal fouled.
The two teamed up and kicked Jordan's perfect curtain call away.
This time, Kobe did not have an accident, but made free throws steadily, and the basketball was hit steadily.
124:124
With the Eastern team, Iverson missed a hasty three-pointer and the two sides entered overtime.
I don't know if it was the lore just now, which was lost by Kobe and O'Neal.
Jordan didn't want to continue playing anymore.
Of course, there is another very important reason, and that is physical fitness. After all, the old hooligan is in his 40s.
Sure enough, in overtime, the East team was still creating opportunities for Jordan, but unfortunately, the result was not very good.
Like today's opening game, Jordan missed shots one after another.
It was at this time that Wang Hao made another three-pointer. He had already made his eighth three-pointer today.
Not only Wang Hao, but also the players of the West team did not completely release the water, but played normally.
After consecutive goals from Garnett and Kobe, everything seemed to be settled.
133:128
In the end, the Western Conference All-Stars still won.
As for the MVP of this game, it is neither the much-anticipated Michael Jordan, nor the disruptive Kobe.
When David Stern called out Wang Hao's name, everyone was stunned. Why is it Wang Hao?
There is no way, except for a few three-pointers, there are also several coordinated alley-oop dunks.
Wang Hao really didn't have a bright moment in today's game.
Then, open the statistics of this game and take a closer look, 40 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
Is there any suspense with this data?
更夸张的是王昊的得分效率，18投14中，三分球12投8中，发球4中4。
This scoring efficiency is almost breaking the sky.
Wang Hao's data is not based on the number of shots accumulated at all, but on efficiency.
His 18 shots are only No.4 among all the players of the two teams.
"Wang, how do you feel about winning the All-Star MVP for the second time?"
"To be honest, I don't know what to say right now, I'm actually a little bit surprised.
I think I need to thank, thank my teammates, and our head coach, Mr. Rick Adelman.
Of course, there is another person who must be thanked, and that is Michael Jordan, who created a new era of NBA.
Today is the All-Star game?No, today is a game that symbolizes inheritance.
Michael, passed on his achievements in the NBA to us through this game. "
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Hearing Wang Hao's words, Michael Jordan smiled: "Little guy, if you are so good at talking, then talk a little more."
Turning his head again, he saw Carter and then saw Kobe, and for a moment he only felt a pain in his liver.
For such rhetoric, not only Jordan is satisfied, but also David Stern, and this reporter.
Everyone knows that the focus of this All-Star is Jordan.
Even if he didn't win the MVP of the All-Star Game and didn't achieve a perfect curtain call, the focus is still on him.
"Okay, Michael, what do you want to say about Wang's words?"
"It's a pleasure to meet such a group of opponents, and it's a pleasure to have such a match today.
Just like I took the torch from Magic Johnson, now I'm passing it on to the next generation of players. "
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This is what the NBA calls legacy.
Coupled with the song "Hero" sung by Mariah Carey, it really touched countless people.
Not only the East and West All-Star players at the scene, but also the fans at the scene, all stood up and applauded in unison.
Seeing this scene, Jordan's eyes were already flickering with tears.
Not only him, but also the fans at the scene. At this time, there are many people who are already in tears.
These, in fact, are Bulls fans who have traveled thousands of miles to support Jordan, watching him retire again.
It is not the first time Jordan has retired, but everyone understands that after this time, it is impossible to see this guy on the court again.
Since ancient times, beauty hurts old age, and generals are not allowed to see their gray hair.
This sentence is also no problem when used in competitive sports. Time is like a butcher's knife, and no one can stop it.
To be honest, in fact, Wang Hao didn't have much feeling.
Maybe he knew about Jordan's retirement a long time ago, or maybe he had such a psychological preparation long ago.
Of course, it's more because Wang Hao knows that this old hooligan will not leave basketball easily, and will continue to hang out in this circle.
It's not terrible to be confused, what's terrible is that the young dragon slayer will eventually become a dragon.
Jordan, the god of basketball, and Jordan, the owner of the NBA, are two completely different people.
Jordan, who was once the representative of the players' rebellion, became the owner who exploited the players.
Wang Hao, who knew all of this well, really couldn't feel too much reluctance for Jordan's retirement.
After all, he used to just watch the show, but now he is a part of the players.
Wang Hao was fine, but the others felt deeply.
Especially Gary Payton, as the oldest player in the All-Star Game except Jordan.
He is really touched, he is over 34 years old, and he is about to turn 35 years old, he is the next one.
It's just that, compared to the big scene when Jordan retired, he probably didn't get such a good treatment.
Thinking of this, when looking at this old opponent, Gary Payton felt a little bit jealous and envious.
In other words, Wang Hao didn't know what Gary Payton was thinking, otherwise, he had to have a word with him.
Where is this?
Today's league, whether it's the official NBA or the Wizards, is stupid and doesn't know how to play at all.
If you want to know how to play, you have to watch the Lakers!
Look at the Lakers and Kobe, they directly organized a nationwide retirement tour, a retirement performance for the entire NBA.
What the hell, this scene made many people envious.
Just say Dwyane Wade, when he retired from the team, he also wanted to learn from Kobe to play like this.
Unfortunately, not everyone likes this.
The All-Star game is over, and everyone is going back to their respective homes. After all, the game is about to start again, and the season is not over yet!
By the next day, all kinds of news were clamoring.
First of all, of course, it is about Michael Jordan!
"The imperfect curtain call of the basketball gods."
"The basketball myth that is getting farther and farther away from us."
"Michael Jordan retired, the hero of the curtain."
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In addition to Jordan, the media also focused on Kobe and O'Neal, mainly because of their sweeping operations.
"Kobe and O'Neal ruined Michael Jordan's night."
"Two ignorant little guys!"
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This is still a relatively tactful criticism, and even directly criticized Kobe and O'Neal severely.
In the eyes of many media, the completion of Jordan's retirement performance is what everyone likes to see.
The beauty of adults is not only something that Huaxia can do, in fact, it is the same in the United States.
As for the fact that Wang Hao won the All-Star Game MVP, it became the third-ranked focus instead.
This is also a good thing for Wang Hao, after all, he has no shortage of attention.
After the All-Star Game, each team re-entered the season and reached the stage of full sprint.
Any team that wants to hit the regular season rankings, or even hit the playoffs, needs to work hard now.
The same goes for the Sonics. Although their record is good, they are far from being taken lightly.
In the first game, they faced the Celtics at home.
The Sonics lost the last time they faced the Celtics, and they naturally want to win when they face the Celtics again.
To be honest, under the leadership of Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker, the Celtics really have a bit of weather.
However, Gary Payton ushered in a big explosion.
I don't know if it was influenced by Jordan, but the 35-year-old Gary Payton is extremely active.
Offensive, defensive, and passing organization, he once again demonstrated the strength of his league's top No. [-] position.
In the end, with Gary Payton's 25 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists, the Sonics won the game.
In the next few games, Gary Payton performed very well, and he became the core of the team again.
In fact, as early as last year's offseason, the Supersonics were still worried about Gary Payton.
After all, no one knows whether the 35-year-old Gary Payton can bear the pressure of critical moments.
Moreover, there are many excellent players in the Sonics, such as Michael Reid and Lewis.
It's just that Lewis played a little softly, while Michael Reid was a little young.
At least it can't be seen that the two have the potential to become second masters.
Now it seems that with Gary Payton in good condition, this lineup can continue.
Throughout February, the Sonics played 2 games because of the All-Star Game. 14/38
In the end, they achieved a record of 11 wins and 3 losses.
Today, the Sonics still lead the league with a record of 45 wins and 8 losses.
More than that, according to the current Sonics' winning rate of nearly 85%, they have every chance to hit a record of 70 wins.
But it's boring!
After all, it is only a record of 70 wins, not a record of 72 wins. If you can't break the record, it doesn't mean much.
Instead of spending so much thought, it is better to prepare for the playoffs.
The Sonics are unwilling to become the Warriors, scoring 73 wins in vain, not to mention, the Sonics are only likely to hit 70 wins.
Theoretically possible, in fact, there are not many possibilities, after all, there are too many uncertain factors.
Sure enough, when it first arrived in March, something went wrong, and Lewis and Michael Reid were injured successively.
Fortunately in misfortune, the injuries of the two were not willing.
That is to say, in half a month to a month, the two will be able to return to the team.
In other words, the team can maintain a complete lineup and face the challenges of the playoffs.
The first opponent in March was the Mavericks. As a result, the Sonics lost as soon as they played against each other.
As for the reason, there are reasons for the incomplete Sonics lineup, and more importantly, the Mavericks played too hard.
It is not difficult to understand, after all, the current situation has been able to see things a little bit.
At present, the situation in the West is such that the Supersonics are far ahead in the record.
Followed by the Mavericks and the Spurs, the records of the two teams are actually not much different.
In fact, there is another Kings team included. The records of the three teams are almost the same, and the gap is only one or two games.
what does this mean?
It means that if you win one more key game, you may have a higher ranking in the playoffs.
When it comes time to play against each other, they can also occupy a favorable position, at least one more home court advantage.
Of course, there are more important things.
No one wants to be the fourth, and being the fourth is not just the possibility of meeting the Sonics in the second round of the playoffs.
There is also a very high possibility that they will meet the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.
That's right, this year's Lakers have a really bad occupancy, and it is very likely that they will not be able to make the top four.
(End of this chapter)