Chapter 1 球鞋大厂就是球鞋大厂 (Ball Shoe Factory is a Ball Shoe Factory)
The big ball shoe factory is indeed a big ball shoe factory.

Back then, when Kobe was beating him badly, Su Feng had fantasized about his own exclusive shoe brand.

But even Su Feng, as daring as he was, couldn't have imagined that he would receive a promise from Nike before even finishing his rookie season...

Su Feng knew that Nike and Stern had the same idea.

However, unlike Stern's approach, Nike planned to help Jordan regain his "godhood" by launching a brand that opposed the A-锥 (A-zhui) [A type of running shoe].

What is reverse psychology?

That's what Nike was playing this time.

As the saying goes, extraordinary measures are taken in extraordinary times. The mystery and wonder of Nike's "show operation" were all hidden in the brand name provided to Su Feng for reference...

On the surface, Nike was promoting Su Feng, but in reality, it was helping the "Old Rogue" return to the throne by launching Su Feng's exclusive shoe brand.

You know, English can also be...

Ah, no, English can also play word games.

"Tsk, what a brilliant move!"

In Su Feng's view, Nike's wave of operations was simply... wonderful!

Because in addition to using his exclusive brand to oppose the A-錐 (A-zhui), achieving the effect of mutual praise and mutual tearing, Nike could even harvest a wave of "Jordan haters," could you believe it?

At the same time, compared to the A-锥 (A-zhui), with himself already becoming a great hero of the Rabbit Country (China), Nike creating his own exclusive shoe brand at this juncture meant that who could compete with Nike in the future Chinese basketball shoe market?

This was the legendary one arrow, n birds!

No matter how clever the Eagle Brother was, under the general trend of "Brother Feng is awesome," it could only become a silly eagle at everyone's mercy!

Ahem, I digress.

Back to the main point, after finishing the call with Duffy, Su Feng was filled with anticipation for his exclusive shoe brand.

It's just...

Which name should he choose?

Maybe he should ask Kobe?

...

"What did you say!?"

Salt Lake City, Kobe, who was preparing for Game 2 against the Jazz, probably regretted opening his phone on May 8th more than anything else in his life...

There was no way around it, May 8th was destined to be a magical day.

Kobe, who wanted to call his dad before Game 2, had just finished talking with Joe when he received a call from Su Feng.

Originally, Kobe thought Su Feng was going to talk to him about the second team and All-Defensive First Team, and Kobe had mentally prepared himself for that in his dreams these past few days.

After all, ever since the 76ers eliminated the Bulls, and the NBA officially announced the award winners on the 5th, Kobe had been dreaming about Su Feng every night...

'Oh, my dear friend, do you know that I defeated Michael Jordan, I'm the Rookie of the Year, and I was also selected for the NBA All-Second Team and All-Defensive First Team...'

Just thinking about the scene of Su Feng putting his hands on his hips and saying the above words to him in his dreams, Kobe's heart was more than just pierced.

But oh well...

Because Kobe didn't want to lose Su Feng as a friend.

But...

Kobe never expected that Su Feng's call this time...

Was actually about Nike making him an exclusive shoe brand!?

"Kobe, I'm very troubled right now, I need your help," Su Feng requested on the phone.

"......"

Just go die, Su!

This was definitely showing off!

Definitely!

After taking several deep breaths, Kobe's mood at the moment was like boiling water, unable to calm down at all.

"I don't think any of these names are good," Kobe said after hesitating for a while.

"Then do you have any suggestions?" Su Feng asked curiously.

"I think it should be called 'Su will never beat Kobe,'" Kobe said seriously.

"???"

"Or it should be called 'Su will always be Kobe's little brother,'" Kobe added.

"......"

Alright, Su Feng could already hear a hint of lemon flavor in Kobe's voice.

"I'm four months older than you, Kobe.

And are you sure you beat me in high school? I have video evidence," Su Feng retorted.

Beep beep beep...

They couldn't continue the conversation, Kobe felt like he couldn't talk to Su Feng anymore!

Comparing people is infuriating!

Ever since entering the NBA, Kobe felt like the script wasn't what he wanted at all!

Defeating Michael Jordan and planning to launch signature shoes were clearly things he had done first!

As expected...

He should just break up with him!

In Kobe's view, Su Feng was... he... he...

Ah, damn it!

"Hmm... as a friend, I really should have given him some serious advice just now," Kobe thought with some "remorse."

There was no way around it, for Kobe, Su Feng was too important in this life, his position was far beyond what Tracy McGrady could compare to.

It's just...

Just as Kobe was about to call Su Feng back, he couldn't get through.

Because...

McGrady's mentality had collapsed.

From his recent phone calls with Su Feng, McGrady realized that there was something wrong with Su Feng!

Because every time he complimented him, following his words, he wasn't satisfied. He insisted that he criticize him a few times before he would be happy.

But...

There were times when McGrady was at a loss for words!

How could you criticize McGrady about Nike launching Su Feng's exclusive shoe brand?

This was just like the 76ers eliminating the Bulls a few days ago, it... it was unreasonable!

In McGrady's view, even if he pulled his cousin out, he couldn't argue with it.

So, in desperation, McGrady could only say stiffly: "Su, you should think about how not to get swept out by the Hawks!"

On the other end of the phone, Su Feng became vigilant after hearing these words.

He was getting carried away, he was getting carried away. Luckily, he had McGrady, otherwise, he would have gotten carried away this time.

After hanging up the phone with McGrady, satisfied, Su Feng's attention instantly refocused on the series against the Hawks.

On the 9th, Game 2 between the 76ers and the Hawks would begin. After playing Game 1, Su Feng was very clear about the difficulties the 76ers were facing.

However, this time, without Iverson, Su Feng could only bite the bullet and face the difficulties head-on!

...

On the 9th, after a day of rest, the 76ers welcomed the second battle with the Hawks at the Omni Coliseum.

In order to break the deadlock, Su Feng repeatedly tried to play pick-and-rolls with Smith in this game, and then tried to have him single out Blaylock.

However, how strong was Blaylock's ability to go around screens, considering he was able to be selected for the All-Defensive Team for many years with a height of 183 cm?

In addition, Kenny Smith lacked Iverson's breakthrough ability, so the 76ers' plan to infinitely single out Blaylock was only achieved a few times this night.

Moreover, because the 76ers had fewer offensive points after losing Iverson, the Hawks would resolutely double-team Su Feng whenever he posted up low.

Although he didn't have the "Old Rogue's" inner strength yet, Su Feng could only go one-on-two this night!

The Hawks' double-teaming was timed very cleverly, making it easy for Su Feng to make mistakes if he didn't shoot decisively when he was double-teamed.

The reason why everyone understands the principle of passing the ball when double-teamed is simple, but on the NBA playoff stage, even the fat-headed fish in Los Angeles may not be able to pass the ball out every time.

The Hawks' star guard Smith played averagely under Su Feng's defense. After learning from the lessons of the previous game, Ben didn't give Laettner too many opportunities in this game.

On this night, the one who stood out for the Hawks was precisely Blaylock, whom the 76ers wanted to target before the game.

Blaylock, who made 6 of 9 three-pointers, scored a game-high 25 points this night and became the Hawks' number one contributor to their victory.

Mutombo played steadily, scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks.

In the end, 71 to 78, the Hawks won this battle of attrition.

Su Feng made 10 of 25 shots in this game, including 1 of 5 three-pointers and 3 of 4 free throws, scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.

Steve Smith, who was defended by him and made only 5 of 18 shots, plus free throws to score 14 points, said in an interview after the game:

"Under Su's defense, you feel as uncomfortable as drowning."

Although Smith's remarks were only based on his personal feelings, after his interview was amplified by the media, many people believed that Jordan was too great!

So now the question arises...

With the joint efforts of Stern, Nike, and media reporters, the task of "Saving Private Michael" was almost completed, but weren't Pippen and Rodman miserable?

Especially Rodman, first a kick in the regular season, then an elbow in the playoffs, plus his poor state in the playoffs, who else would take the blame if not him?

As for Jordan's deputy, Pippen, he also had to bear some responsibility this time.

In a recent voting event launched by the local media in Chicago, more than 80% of Bulls fans believed that the team should no longer renew Rodman's contract.

Don't think that Rodman avoided additional punishment for elbowing Iverson because of the era, but in Stern's heart, this guy was already on the blacklist.

Justice may be late, but it will never be absent.

In another Eastern Conference semi-final, the Knicks' consecutive two games conquering Miami was a signal that Stern was determined to rectify this kind of bullying tactic.

In Su Feng's previous life, this series would have ended in a 1-1 tie, but in this life, the Knicks received "road whistles" in the Heat's two home games.

Riley, whose scalp was tingling from the penalty standards, said in an interview after the team fell behind 0-2 that he hoped the Heat could have a fair battle with the Knicks.

And when the fans in Orlando heard Riley's remarks, they were extremely angry.

You still want a fair battle?

Give us back "Penny"!

Su Feng knew that these two games were Stern's punishment for the Heat.

Maybe the whistle will be a little fairer next, but going to New York with a 0-2 deficit...

Well, if Van Gundy was coaching, then Riley might really be able to turn it around.

Van Gundy leading 2-0...

In short, it's hard to say!

...

After the Bulls were eliminated, this season's playoffs can only be described as a battle for supremacy, with an unusually heated scene.

In the West, the Jazz, like Su Feng remembered, led the Lakers 2-0.

The Lakers lost this game slightly better than the previous one, because Horry stood up and hit several key three-pointers in this game.

It's just a pity that the Lakers' outside players were still very confused.

O'Neal, surrounded by heavy troops, played scoring data that was very similar to Su Feng's. He made 10 of 25 shots, plus 4 of 12 free throws...

Scored 24 points and 14 rebounds.

Kobe didn't play much in this game, mainly because Harris was a little afraid to give him playing time after reaching the semi-finals.

However, after this game, O'Neal took the initiative to find Harris after the game, hoping that Harris could increase Kobe's playing time.

This time it wasn't that O'Neal's brain was flooded, but in Su Feng's previous life, Kobe would indeed be dispatched by Harris as a surprise soldier in the third game against the Jazz.

As a result, Kobe, who was not afraid of tigers when he was born, relied on continuous charges to help the team successfully disrupt the Jazz's defense, and also allowed the Lakers to avoid being swept out by the Jazz.

"Be bolder in the next game! I will always screen for you!" Patting Kobe's shoulder, O'Neal was as irritable as he could be at this moment!

He was swept out last year, and O'Neal didn't want to receive a broom again this year.

As for the other semi-final in the West, the SuperSonics conquered Houston.

What is a Beast Chess League?

The Beast Chess League is... The nightmare who has defeated Robinson, Ewing, and the young Shark, his nemesis is:

————"Reign Man" Kemp.

Just as Iverson is very strong against the Bulls in this version, the SuperSonics successfully took away a valuable victory from Houston in Game 2 with Kemp's excellent performance.

It's just that in the game, watching Kemp jumping back and forth in front of him, Barkley almost couldn't control his emotions several times at the time...

...

In this way, the 76ers returned to Philadelphia with a 0-2 deficit.

In Philadelphia, when the team returned from Atlanta, there were still a large number of fans who came to pick them up.

In the eyes of the 76ers fans, the team's performance had been as good as it could be.

After all, in the absence of Iverson, the 76ers had fought to the last moment of the fourth quarter in two consecutive games.

For the 76ers fans, everyone actually knew that it was difficult for the current crippled 76ers to go far...

However, the fighting spirit shown by the team in Atlanta still moved the fans.

Don't look at the current 0-2 deficit, but no one in the 76ers team wants to give up.

According to the schedule, Game 3 between the 76ers and the Hawks will be played on the 11th, with only 1 day of rest.

On the 10th, Iverson, leaning on crutches, came to the training hall to visit his teammates.

Looking at Su Feng, who was practicing his mid-range shots, Iverson smiled and said, "Su... don't let the team get swept.

If you get swept, then people will say that O'Neal's grandma can beat the Chicago Bulls with Allen Iverson."

After Iverson joked, the 76ers players immediately felt a lot more relaxed.

In fact, in the two games against the Hawks in Atlanta, the 76ers were indeed a bit tight.

This tension came from the extra attention they received after defeating the Bulls.

As the saying goes, the bystander sees the game, while the player is lost in it. Iverson's biggest feeling after watching two 76ers games at home was:

The 76ers were not fighting hard enough, but precisely because they were fighting too hard, it affected their performance.

You know, when they eliminated the Bulls before, the 76ers were still enjoying the game while fighting desperately with the Bulls.

Therefore, Iverson came to the training hall today to let his teammates find their previous relaxed atmosphere.

Instead of playing with pressure, it is better to play with the mentality of enjoying the game, even if they are swept out by the Hawks 0-4.

"Allen, you really are... you can give me assists even with crutches!" Su Feng was amused by Iverson, touching his rarely touched braids and smiling.

And in order to completely relax himself, Su Feng specially asked Ben to give him a buzz cut before the start of Game 3 against the Hawks.

Although in this way, Su Feng's "height advantage" disappeared, but looking at the handsome face in the mirror, Su Feng was almost fascinated by himself.

This is really...

A face that could launch a thousand ships! (An overwhelmingly beautiful face).

...

On the 11th, the Eastern Conference semi-final Game 3 between the 76ers and the Hawks started on time at the Zhongzhou Stadium.

It is worth mentioning that Su Feng's titles are now even more during the pre-game entry ceremony...

The live DJ spent a full 44 seconds to introduce Su Feng's appearance.

"It's not easy to play with a 0-2 deficit, but as long as the 76ers don't give up, then the suspense of this series still exists," Zhang Weiping, a CCTV instructor, said.

"This Mutombo is really amazing. Don't look at his low score, but when he opens his big hands, the entire restricted area is covered by him," Su Junyang explained.

The live screen gave the starting lineups of the two teams tonight after the entry ceremony of the two teams.

Exactly the same as the previous two games, the Hawks and the 76ers did not make any personnel adjustments.

Wilkens did not make personnel changes because in the playoffs, the winning side in the NBA generally does not easily change its formation.

As for the 76ers...

Purely because there was no one available.

On the court, Ratliff and Mutombo jumped the ball to start the game.

The "African Mountain" jumped the first attack for the Hawks. Blaylock dribbled the ball past half court, and the Hawks still played a grind-it-out style.

Dang!

吓住的莱特纳高位跳投偏离了篮框，苏枫在拉特里夫的卡位下捡到了篮板。

The high post jump shot of the frightened Laettner deviated from the basket, and Su Feng picked up the rebound under Ratliff's position.

The Hawks did not give the 76ers a chance for a fast break, and the entire team retreated after Laettner missed.

The 76ers' first attack, Su Feng asked for the ball in the high post.

With the experience of the previous game, Su Feng knew that the Hawks would not double-team him if he received the ball in this position, so after lightly tapping the ball, Su Feng decisively pulled up for a mid-range shot.

Unlike playing the Bulls, Su Feng had to make more mid-range shots against the Hawks.

Because Smith and Albin were both using a strategy of rushing three-pointers and letting him break through, so Su Feng easily got the chance to stop and pop.

Shua!

0 to 2, Su Feng felt that he was having a smooth start tonight. He didn't know if it was because Iverson was wearing the same lucky ring as him tonight and sitting on the sidelines...

And in Los Angeles, just as the game between the 76ers and the Hawks was about to start, Kobe, who had just helped the team defeat the Jazz yesterday, was silently paying attention to this game.

And coincidentally, Kobe had just predicted a good outcome for Su Feng not long before Su Feng made the shot...

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ps: I will update 10,000 words first! I'm too sleepy, I can't stand it anymore! Let's work hard again after waking up on the 10th... (weeping)