I’m Really Playing Basketball

The 2003-2004 regular season is over.

On the last day of the regular season, everyone was shocked by what Chen Xiao said to the camera on TV.

"Shaq, you can't run!"

To be reasonable, in the history of the NBA, I have only seen the No. 1 threaten the No. 8, but I have never seen the No. 8 threaten the No. 1.

So, after Chen Xiao threatened O'Neal with that sentence, fans all over the United States, players and coaches all over the NBA were shocked.

They were all frantically discussing why Chen Xiao said such things.

Domineering is domineering, but if it can't be done, it will also be very, very that or something.

If he fails to pretend to be B, I'm afraid that even if Chen Xiao becomes a historical player, he will be taken out and blackened from time to time.

So at the press conference after the game, the reporters were crazy about Chen Xiao's words.

And what added fuel to the flames was that Chen Xiaoha didn't say anything, and Xiao Zhan next to him was already too excited.

"You don't need to emphasize to us how powerful the Nets are. We know better than you how powerful the Nets are, but don't forget that we defeated them at the beginning of the season and we are not afraid of them!"

"They are the fading sunset, and we are the rising sun. Compared with us at the beginning of the season, I am a much better player than I was then. I am 20 or 40 times better than myself at the beginning of the season. , 50 times, and Chen, he is 100 times better than himself at the beginning of the season!"

"Moreover, I think our team is more experienced. The Cavaliers were very young at the time. We faced a very experienced and well-trained team. They overwhelmed us in all aspects. We were able to Victory, now, there is no reason to be afraid of them!"

"For us now, this is the first time for many of us to enter the playoffs. That's true, but we are not inexperienced. We are not inexperienced rookies. Chen is an NBA champion. He is an NBA champion. The youngest FMVP in history, he led the Nets to defeat OKC and the Lakers, the strongest teams in history, last year. He was able to lead the Nets last year and can lead us now. We know the opportunities we have!"

Xiao Zhan made it to the playoffs for the first time, and he was still on the side of justice and was about to face evil and save the world. This made the eighteen-year-old boy extremely excited.

Xiao Zhan is a young man who is very eloquent and intelligent. Although he is excited, he is not completely carried away. What he said before is very organized.

At the very least, Chen Ling felt that if the guy sitting next to him was Wade, he would definitely not speak as well as Xiao Zhan.

How many famous quotes have appeared in the words Xiao Zhan said just now?

Just say, 'I'm 50 times stronger than I was at the beginning of the season, Chen is 100 times stronger than I was at the beginning of the season! ’, this is very explosive, it is definitely comparable to Chen Xiao, then ‘Shaq, you can’t run away! ’ threat.

Therefore, seeing Xiao Zhan so excitedly 'stealing the show' and stealing the trick so well, Chen Ling was very happy to watch Xiao Zhan pretend to be B silently.

Regarding the upcoming strongest opponent in history, Xiao Zhan did not blindly belittle him. No matter how excited he was, he remained fresh and said: "We will read books, watch videos, observe and study this team with excellent literacy, strict discipline, Well-coached team. They have a bunch of Hall of Fame players, so we're looking forward to that challenge, and while we stand for justice, we're not going to take this win for granted."

If the Cavaliers can really succeed in the black eight this time, they will become the first black eight team to complete the seven-game four-win system after the restructuring of the NBA playoffs.

Hearing what the reporter said, Xiao Zhan became even more excited: "This is what we are pursuing. I have dreamed of having such an opportunity since I was a child. I have dreamed of such things many times. Being able to see my dream turn into reality, I Really very blessed, our team is also blessed, we are really happy to be able to represent justice and defeat evil!"

"This season, we are going to do the Nets, we are justice, the Nets are evil, justice must win!"

After Xiao Zhan finished speaking excitedly, he pulled out the cloak of justice that he had prepared long ago and put it on his body. Then he pulled it down again and pulled out the cloak of victory and put it on Chen Xiao.

I saw Chen Xiao and James wearing the cloak of "justice must prevail" at the press conference and turned their backs to them.

Many American reporters at the scene had their heads exploded.

Although they are now used to their 'Chosen Son' being led by Chen Xiao to become more and more middle-class, they still did not expect that their Chosen Son would reach this level.

Who would have thought that before Chen Xiao even took out the 'Cloak of God', he would take out his own 'Cloak of King' first?

This time, Chen Xiao was not playing second grade with Xiao Zhan.

This time it was Xiao Zhan who took Chen Xiao to play second grade, and everyone saw it.

"justice!"

"Must win!"

With Xiao Zhan bringing Xiao Chen's voice.

This time, the post-game press conference between the Cavaliers and the Knicks was completely transformed by James.

But it is undeniable that although the press conference this time was a little too good, they still needed a lot of content.

This time Chen Xiao contributed ‘Shaq, you can’t run! ’ In addition to the joke, James also contributed, ‘I am 50 times better than at the beginning of the season, and Chen is 100 times better than at the beginning of the season! ’ stalk.

It can be said that all the materials for printing in the media tomorrow are available.

Therefore, at the end of this press conference, the reporters were very satisfied.

Xiao Zhan and Xiao Chen are also very satisfied.

"Xiao Chen, there's nothing wrong with my performance this time, right?"

"No problem, very good, great. You said everything I wanted to say, and you also said what I didn't expect."

After Chen Xiao finished speaking with a smile, Xiao Zhan became even more excited.

Immediately, you will be able to step on the Nets and become an envoy of justice!

The last day of the 2003-2004 NBA regular season game was actually not only a ranking battle between the Cavaliers and Bucks, but also suspense for the third place battle between the Heat and Pacers.

The Cavaliers finally defeated the Knicks 100-90 on the road, and the Bucks defeated the Nets 105-95. In the end, the Cavaliers defeated the Bucks with a point difference advantage and became the eighth team in the Eastern Conference.

In the battle for third place between the Heat and the Pacers, the Pacers finally fought hard to win, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 101-98 at home, stabilizing their third place in the Eastern Conference.

In the end, the record of the Eastern Conference this season is as follows.

The New Jersey Nets are 65 wins and 17 losses, ranking first in the Eastern Conference.

The Orlando Magic are 63 wins and 19 losses, ranking second in the Eastern Conference.

The Indiana Pacers are 57 wins and 25 losses, ranking third in the Eastern Conference.

The Miami Heat are 56 wins and 26 losses, ranking fourth in the Eastern Conference.

The Detroit Pistons are 54 wins and 28 losses, ranking fifth in the Eastern Conference.

The Philadelphia 76ers have 52 wins and 30 losses, ranking sixth in the Eastern Conference.

The Toronto Raptors are 50 wins and 32 losses, ranking seventh in the Eastern Conference.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 46 wins and 36 losses, ranking eighth in the Eastern Conference.

The Bucks, which have the same record as the Cavaliers, are ninth in the Eastern Conference.

The Hornets, Celtics, Knicks, Eagles, Wizards, and Bulls are ranked tenth to fifteenth in the East.

In addition to the East, there are eight playoff teams in the West.

The first place is the Timberwolves with 64 wins and 18 losses.

The second place is the Kings with 58 wins and 24 losses.

The third place is the Dallas Mavericks with 50 wins and 32 losses.

The fourth place is the Lakers with 48 wins and 34 losses.

The fifth place is the Grizzlies with 46 wins and 36 losses.

The sixth place is the Nuggets with 43 wins and 39 losses.

The seventh place is the Jazz with 41 wins and 41 losses.

The eighth place is the Trail Blazers with 39 wins and 42 losses.

The Warriors, Mosaics, Suns, Clippers, Spurs, and Supersonics are ranked 9 to 14.

At the end of the regular season, everyone is focusing on the teams in the playoffs, the matchups and the summary of the season.

For example, the Cavaliers have entered the playoffs again after five years. After the Cavaliers were confirmed to enter the playoffs, the whole of Cleveland was boiling.

Another example is the Heat. Although the Heat are not as miserable as the Cavaliers, Yao Ming and Wade entered the playoffs for the first time.

Yao Ming and Wade performed very well this season, continuing the progress of last season. At the same time, the Heat are also very powerful this season. Pat Riley has brought a lot of helpers to the two.

If it weren't for the fact that the two of them are still relatively young this season, and the Heat's players are also relatively young, and it's a pity to lose some games, maybe the Heat's record will be better this season.

However, the fourth place in the East is already very good. They have home court advantage in the first round. They were last season last season.

So after entering the playoffs as the fourth place in the Eastern Conference, Wade and Yao Ming couldn't wait to call Chen Xiao.

"Chen, let me tell you, we originally had a chance to enter the playoffs with a higher ranking, but in the end we let it go. Mr. Pat Riley felt that the Pistons were slightly easier to play than the 76ers. , don’t fight too hard in the final stage of the regular season to get a useless third.”

"Really, I really envy you, the Heat, a strong team that can choose your own opponent!"

"..."

"Chen, don't you think your tone is too exaggerated?"

"Hahahaha, Xiaotai, don't you just want me to say that?"

"But the taste of your envy is too strong, I can't bear it!"

Hearing what Wade said, Chen Xiao laughed again.

As Wade's good brother, Chen Xiao certainly knows how excited and happy Wade is to enter the playoffs with the fourth place in the East this time.

This kid is really planning to do a big job this season.

However, what Chen Xiao said just now has a very dramatic element, but he is really envious of a team like the Heat that can choose opponents.

In the Nets last season, there was no chance to choose an opponent, and only the opponent chose them. The Celtics did not choose the Pistons in the end, but chose them.

And this season, they also have no chance to choose an opponent. The Nets have long been waiting for No. 1. They tried their best to have a chance to play against the Nets in the playoffs.

It's interesting to have the right to choose your opponent in the playoffs.

However, this time Wade said that Pat Riley felt that the Pistons were easier to play than the 76ers, so he chose the Pistons as his opponent in the first round. Chen Xiao always felt that he was a little hasty. This should not be like a fortune teller. style.

A little more superficial.

Although Chen Xiao is a beginner who has been in basketball for three years, he still knows a little about the prestige of a fortune teller.

"Xiao Chen, Mr. Pat Riley has studied your game against the Nets at the beginning of the season for a long time and feels that although the possibility of you defeating the Nets is not too great, it is definitely not the 0.2% probability mentioned by the media. Even if you lose in the end, It will definitely cause huge damage to the Nets. Mr. Pat Riley feels that it would be better to play you or the Nets that have been hurt by you in the second round than playing the Magic."

When Yao Ming said this, Chen Xiao believed that this was the style of the fortune teller. It turned out that the fortune teller was waiting here.

but……

"Mr. Pat Riley really thinks we have a good chance of beating the Nets?"

"He said you should have a 10% chance, almost a narrow escape. However, when you play against the Nets, you will definitely choose a death-running and crazy running tactical style. Therefore, even if you die, O'Neal and Malone of the Nets will probably be half disabled. , the Nets with O'Neal and Malone half disabled may not be the Heat's opponent."

Good guy, this calculation is too deep. Is this a divine fortune teller?

but……

Thinking of the former Pistons head coach and current Cavaliers head coach Carlisle's evaluation of the Pistons, Chen Xiao felt that as brothers, he should have the obligation to remind Pat Riley and Yao Wade who were feeling very good at this time.

"Dayao, haven't you ever thought that you might not be able to pass the Pistons in the first round?"

"..."

Dayao on the other end of the phone was a little silent, and then said to Chen Xiao as if he was shocked: "Xiao Chen, this is not something that an FMVP can say. You are the most successful player in the playoffs. You should know about the playoffs." The game is a stage for superstars, the 76ers have Iverson, but the Pistons don’t have a single superstar, and all the players are civilian players."

"..."

After Dayao finished speaking, it was Chen Xiao's turn to be silent this time.

This is indeed the case. During the Nets' journey to the Eastern Conference playoffs last year, it was easiest to beat the Pistons, and the hardest to beat the 76ers, followed by the Celtics.

Because the 76ers are led by a super giant, the Celtics are led by a superstar, and the Pistons are a civilian team.

At this time, if it is said that a civilian team like the Pistons will find it difficult to compete in the playoffs, it must be because their brains are broken.

Therefore, in the eyes of Yao Yao, Chen Xiao must have a broken head to believe Carlisle, the former Pistons head coach's evaluation of the Pistons.

"Xiao Chen, no father would think his son is ugly. The Pistons are Carlisle's biological son and Larry Brown's adopted son. Carlisle probably thinks more highly of the Pistons than Larry Brown."

"..."

Chen Xiao felt that he had been somewhat convinced by Dayao.

but……

"Although what you said is right, the Pistons' defense is still very good. You have to be careful, don't let me see through it and fail to wait for you."

"..."

After a period of silence, when the voice came from the other end of the phone, the person had already changed.

"What do you mean you can't wait for us! Mr. Riley said that in five games at most, we can sweep away the Pistons. This time, we are waiting for you, so you don't break the promise!"

"Well, I hope we won't miss our appointment this time."

Chen Xiao finished speaking with a smile, and Wade across from him also smiled.

Both seemed to have witnessed the exciting scene of stepping onto the court together in the NBA playoffs.

After the NBA regular season ended, everyone in the NBA, fans, players, and coaches focused their attention on this matchup between the Nets and the Cavaliers.

Some people are even more concerned about this matchup than their own team's playoffs, such as Pat Riley, or some strong or weak teams who think the first round is just a passing game.

The Nets play the Cavaliers, and Chen Xiao plays O'Neal. This is really too attractive.

The American media has been hyping this matchup for almost a season.

"We can defeat the Nets!"

"It's impossible for Grandma O'Neal to lead two of the strongest teams in history in a row!"

"I am the big brother who took the lead in messing with O'Neal this time!"

"Shaq, you can't run away!"

When the media showed up at the match between the Cavaliers and Nets, they were surprised to find that from beginning to end, it was Chen Xiao, the lower player, who was threatening O'Neal, the upper player.

This is even more unbelievable. After all, a man with a strong head can plunge into the arms of the strongest team in history from the second game of the season?

Except for the local media in New Jersey and the local media in Cleveland, most media and people laughed at Chen Xiao when sorting out the dispute between Chen Xiao and O'Neal.

All kidding aside, wherever you go, the one who flirts first is always the meanest person.

There is no doubt that Chen Xiao started the dispute between O'Neal and Chen Xiao this season.

Although O'Neal himself is not so 'clean'.

Just when public opinion was raging outside, it was felt that Chen Xiao was trying to take advantage of the chariot and bring humiliation upon himself.

In New Jersey, sales of Chen Xiao's sneakers and jerseys continue to rise explosively.

"We angels took his golden arrows to fight the devil because of us!"

"Our angel is not an idiot or a fool. For us, he will drive away the group of people who have occupied our home, even if he is shattered to pieces!"

For fans in New Jersey, Chen Xiao is their hero.

Especially this season, after the Nets once again achieved success in the regular season and gained a lot of popularity in New York with F7, many people are rumoring that the New Jersey Nets are preparing to move to New York and Brooklyn. By then, New Jersey fans will They will completely lose their 'home'.

In this case, Chen Xiao is almost the only person who can save them.

Defeat them, break up this so-called F7, break up the strongest team in history just like he broke up OK.

Even after breaking them up, the Nets will still leave New Jersey in the future, which at least allows them to have a few more years.

Even if their angels failed this time, they accepted their fate. It was not that they did not work hard to protect their homeland. They had already gone all out. The guardian angels of their homeland had also tried their best.

In the eyes of these Nets fans, the reason why Chen Xiao has been provoking O'Neal and creating such public opinion since the beginning of the season is to create public opinion and create the public opinion that the Nets cannot lose and will disband if they lose. Chen Xiao is serious about this. Stand with them.

It was not their wishful thinking that Chen Xiao was protecting them.

It can be said that at this time, the more public opinion in other parts of the United States ridicules Chen Xiao, the more fans in New Jersey love Chen Xiao.

Regardless of success or failure, when they felt that the whole world had abandoned them, Chen Xiao did not abandon them.

For the die-hard fans of the team, losing their own team is very tragic. How many die-hard SuperSonics fans in history have been crying silently and gnashing their teeth in hatred for the Goose City and the Goose City consortium that deceived them.

Back to Chen Xiao.

The public opinion outside was fierce. When Chen Xiao and Xiao Zhan returned to Cleveland on the 15th, Chen Xiao did not feel the slightest pressure.

Because of Cleveland's honest newspaper, there is no pressure on Chen Xiao and James at all.

The entire newspaper is touting Chen Xiao and James' achievements this season.

Needless to say, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to the playoffs again after five years.

At the same time, James, the son of Cleveland and Akron, averaged 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game in the first season of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After Oscar Robertson, James also became another rookie assist leader in NBA history after 43 years.

Moreover, he is also the first player in NBA history to have 20+10 assists in his rookie season.

Even Oscar Robertson failed to do this. Oscar Robertson's rookie season data was 30.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game.

Well, 0.3 assists shy of averaging 30+ triple-doubles per game.

This data is really Dior.

Every time he sees the statistics of these ancient NBA legends, Chen Xiao is curious whether these people are really like gods, or did they say that the environment back then was very good?

However, compared with Oscar Robertson in his rookie season, Chen Xiao's statistics this season are also very Diaw in the eyes of fans, players, general managers, owners, and media reporters across the United States and Cleveland.

According to statistics from the newspaper The Cleveland Honesty.

Chen Xiao took 2,119 shots this season, hitting 1,041, making 310 of 720 three-pointers, and 452 of 600 free throws. He scored a total of 2,844 points, 467 rebounds, 511 assists, 131 steals, and 123 blocks throughout the season.

This makes Chen Xiao the first player in NBA history to score 2,800 points, 450 rebounds, 500 assists, 130 steals and 120 blocks in a single season.

At the same time, Chen Chenxiao hit 310 three-pointers this season, making him the first player in NBA history to hit 300+ three-pointers. Well, Ray Allen also hit 300 three-pointers this season. , but it was the last game of the season, a little later than Chen Xiao.

These are the total data, and Chen Xiao’s average data per game this season is 25.8 shots per game and 12.7 hits per game, 8.8 three-point shots per game and 3.8 hits per game, 7.3 free throw shots per game and 5.5 hits per game. .

The season averaged 34.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.5 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 49.1%, a three-point shooting percentage of 43.1%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 75.1%.

Compared with field goal percentage and three-point shooting percentage, Chen Xiao's free throw shooting percentage is somewhat low.

After all, Chen Xiao's current free throw attribute is still 70.

If Chen Xiao's free throw shooting percentage can be slightly higher this season, Chen Xiao can score 70 to 80 points more this season, and his total points in the season may reach 2,900 points. By then, he can even hit 3,000 points in the season.

This season, Kobe averaged 37 points per game. In the end, he did not surpass Jordan's third-year average per game, but he became the first player to score 3,000 points in another season after Jordan.

In short, as Chen Xiao, who is the leader of the team for the first time.

The Cavaliers' performance in the regular season this season is perfect!

With his scoring ability, he led the Cavaliers to the playoffs, led James to become the assist leader, and also led a group of young people to realize their dreams in the playoffs.

Ke's statistics this season are more explosive than Chen Xiao's, but in terms of evaluation, they are much worse than Chen Xiao.

Therefore, at this time, many people’s evaluation of Chen Xiao this season is...

"What a pity that a promising supernova has a mouth!"

"Why do you want to mess with O'Neal and the Nets when you have nothing to do? If you finish this season well, isn't he good? Even if you are eliminated in the first round, he will be good."

Therefore, when seeing those expert media in the United States say this, O'Neal, who has been made uncomfortable by Chen Xiao and James recently, laughed.

"Hahahaha, it's a pity that I have a mouth. These people are so talented!"

Since you are so talented, I must cooperate with you well and then go and sweep him away!