Chapter 1 When Taking This Life's NBA Games With a Relatively Relaxed Attitude

Su Feng found that, after Mark took over, the NBA games were indeed more exciting than he remembered.

Take this series between the Kings and the Warriors for example.

If it weren't for the Lakers playing too carelessly in the regular season, ultimately ranking only second in the West, and luckily picking up the Nuggets and SuperSonics, replacing the Warriors with the Lakers would have meant the Lakers would have also faced a tough battle against the Kings. (Note 1)

As everyone knows.

Because the NBA started encouraging defense this season, it has given teams that appear weaker overall more room to maneuver.

After all, compared to offense, which relies more on talent, defense, in addition to relying on a system, also depends heavily on attitude.

However, if I touch you a little during defense, I get called for a foul...

Then, what kind of attitude should I use for defense?

Indeed.

Fans don't like watching games where both sides are hitting the rim for minutes.

But that doesn't mean fans don't like watching bayonet fights with physical contact.

Since the NBA has abolished the hand-checking rule in the early 21st century.

Therefore, in this game version that already leans more towards offense, appropriately encouraging defense can make NBA games much more enjoyable.

It's a pity...

After losing to the Warriors in Game 5, the Kings failed to continue their Western Conference Semifinals series with the Warriors after returning to Sacramento.

On the 18th, in Game 6 between the Warriors and the Kings, Curry and James both exploded.

In the game, facing the Akron brothers who combined for 86 points...

Even though the Kings' twin towers in the paint tormented the aging Yao with their hit-and-run tactics, the Warriors still had the last laugh thanks to their more solid strength.

And in the West, the matchup for the 2014/15 NBA Western Conference Finals was also revealed.

The Lakers and Warriors will continue to stage the NBA version of the "Spring Festival Gala" in this year's Western Conference Finals.

According to the schedule, the Lakers will play away first and then at home, ushering in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Warriors on the 21st.

On the other side, the Celtics also eliminated the Heat with a score of 4-2.

Much like the Warriors' journey to the playoffs.

In this Eastern Conference Semifinals series, old Duncan was also tormented by the younger Horford and Milicic.

Only in the last two games did the Heat's point guard Lowry live up to expectations by putting on a suffocating performance in both games.

Los Angeles.

Rondo is at ease now.

Because back then, weren't the Miami fans always嫌弃 (xiánqì, complain about) him?

But this Lowry...

Look at him...

Can he handle things at crucial moments?

3 for 15 in one game, 2 for 17 in another...

That's it?

Miami fans dared to say they didn't need Rondo back then?

So, that's why the Miami fans in this life were spoiled by Su Feng in his early years.

East.

With the Celtics advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, the pressure has also been placed on the Bulls, who were ranked first in the East in the regular season.

Behind 1-3.

In addition, before the start of the series, Harden was repeatedly photographed by the media with Khloe Kardashian at nightclubs.

The Windy City fans' mentality can be described as a rollercoaster this season, going from great lows to great highs, and then from great highs to great lows.

Fortunately, at the darkest moment, Derrick Rose stood up.

In this life, after a major overhaul, by chance, he received three months of guidance from legendary personal trainer Grover. Plus, the arrival of Harden reduced the pressure on Rose to score in the regular season...

Therefore, although the current Fatty Harden is not even worthy of breathing in the eyes of Chicago fans...

But it must be said with the benefit of hindsight...

If it weren't for Harden's existence.

Even if Rose could shine again, he would likely have to go back to the factory again afterward.

Of course, after seizing the match point in this Eastern Conference Semifinals series in one breath, the Hawks management's self-inflicted problem of trading Ibaka to Boston was once again magnified.

Inside, there is no reliable barrier.

In the game, the aging Pau Gasol had to act as both father and mother for the Hawks' perimeter players whose athleticism had begun to decline.

The Bulls lost three of the previous four games, and Harden had to take the blame.

Because according to legendary coach Davis's plan...

As long as the Bulls' guards could break through in this playoff series against the Hawks, the Hawks shouldn't have been able to fight back in the first place.

For the Bulls, the silver lining is that even if his speed has dropped a few points due to the major overhaul, Rose can still run rampant in the game.

Moreover, even if Harden's legs are soft, coach Budenholzer doesn't dare to underestimate him.

Thus, with Rose scoring 33 and 35 points in Game 5 and Game 6 respectively, the Bulls players once again let the Chicago fans experience what a rollercoaster is.

And after the Bulls thrillingly tied the series in two straight games, bringing this Eastern Conference Semifinals series back to Chicago for Game 7, this Hawks team, which had failed to win the championship after three consecutive Finals appearances, had reached the point of losing momentum after repeated efforts.

On the evening of the 20th, in Chicago, the image of "Cheeky Wade" Dwyane Wade kneeling on one knee after the game deeply hurt the hearts of every Wade fan in front of the TV at that time.

Wade's performance in this series against the Bulls was not bad.

But the Hawks are no longer the Hawks of the past.

Josh Smith, after his wings were clipped, was a disaster in this series.

And the only player who could provide Wade with some support in the game...

Was already a veteran who was about to turn 35.

Under Davis's guidance, through this series against the Hawks, the Bulls' young players not only learned how to fight hard battles, but they also proved that they can fight hard battles.

Does anyone remember when the Bulls last reached the Conference Finals?

Online, when evaluating this series, the Bulls' supporters said:

Let's not talk about anything else, that James Harden, first kowtow to your daddy Rose!

Ahem.

To be fair.

There is a reason why Fatty Harden has many haters in Su Feng's memory.

Because in terms of the格局 (géjú, overall situation) of this season...

If Harden was just a little more promising...

How could "The Chosen One" Leonard win the regular season MVP for two consecutive years?

On the morning of the 21st, the day the Western Conference Finals began.

The NBA officially announced the winners of the major awards for the 2014/15 NBA regular season.

In this life, this expressionless card is unsolvable.

In the West, with Mark not wanting to support Durant, plus Little James consistently lacking a bit in stats due to being ganked by his teammates for many years...

Therefore, after Harden screwed himself over...

This season, the only player who can win the regular season MVP is "The Chosen One" Kawhi Leonard, right?

In the regular season, looking at the record, the Celtics are second in the East.

Looking at the stats, Leonard averaged 25.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.

Just enough passing stats to win the regular season MVP.

Looking at popularity, since Stern has already labeled him as "Su Feng's only designated successor," this life's Leonard is by no means comparable to the Leonard in Su Feng's memory.

Then compare character...

Although the values of the 米粒家 (Mǐlì jiā, American) fans cannot be viewed from a normal person's perspective...

However, considering that NBA games cannot teach children bad things, most of the voters still cast their first votes for Leonard, who at least looks more reliable than Harden.

Of course.

The main reason Leonard can win the regular season MVP for two consecutive years is related to the team he plays for, the Boston Celtics.

With Bird's secret help, the Celtics' legends used their actions to explain what it means that the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Before the regular season MVP results were released, these Green Army veterans, who were old enough to be Leonard's grandfathers in terms of age, campaigned for Leonard in different occasions and in different ways.

So...

That's why...

"NBA Geopolitics" is also a required course for people studying the NBA in later generations.

In this life, take Duncan for example.

Don't look at Duncan winning fewer championships than in Su Feng's memory.

But regardless of popularity and reputation, this Duncan is by no means as "low-key" as the one in Su Feng's memory.

Plus, in this era dominated by Su Feng, being able to win one championship can immediately chase Jordan in terms of career status.

Therefore, when Duncan retires in the future, Su Feng will not be surprised if the media ranks Duncan ahead of Jordan.

Leonard won the 2014/15 regular season MVP.

And the 2014/15 Rookie of the Year was won by Andrew Wiggins, nicknamed "Little Su Feng."

Just like when Michael Jordan was about to retire.

In the past two years, the NBA has also been looking for Su Feng's successor everywhere.

In addition, John Davis won the 2014/15 NBA Coach of the Year.

This season, Davis's transformation of the Bulls is obvious to all.

As a legendary coach of his generation, Davis's award is well-deserved.

And the 2014/15 Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year were won by Stephen Curry and Joakim Noah respectively.

In fact, before the results of the regular season MVP selection were released, Curry, who only needed to defend James until he cried this year, also received a lot of support.

However, because this life's Warriors have already left people with the stereotype of a "universe team," this also led to Curry ultimately missing out on the regular season MVP.

And Noah being able to win Defensive Player of the Year...

Is because the league intentionally compensated for the "black curtain" that could only choose to blackout him in order to create momentum for Leonard last year.

In addition, due to the feeling that this year's regular season MVP selection results were a bit difficult to convince the public, so, in order to divert the fans' attention, and also to avoid making the NBA appear less "fair, open, and just" after restarting the "Su Feng Rule"...

This season, the new president Mark once again brought out the ultimate trick of the "Phenomenon Award."

Su Feng won the 2014/15 NBA "Phenomenon Award."

Compared with previous years, when receiving the "Phenomenon Award" this year, Su Feng clearly found that this year's "Su Feng figurine" was much more exquisite in workmanship than in previous years.

And in addition to the main individual awards, the 2014/15 All-NBA Team selection results are as follows:

All-NBA First Team: Duncan, Su Feng, Leonard, James, Curry.

All-NBA Second Team: Yao Ming, Anthony, Durant, Kobe, Harden.

All-NBA Third Team: Cousins, Griffin, Paul George, Lillard, Rose.

All-Defensive First Team: Noah, Su Feng, Leonard, Kobe, James.

All-Defensive Second Team: Davis, Green, Butler, Middleton, Rondo.

The Lakers had a total of four players selected to the All-Defensive Team this year.

And then...

Gasol, who had been Jokic's old father for a season in the regular season, broke down like this.

The fact proves that the NBA's All-NBA Team selection is more often a product of the league's desire to balance the interests of all parties.

Because in terms of on-court defensive efficiency alone...

Kobe, who is always being paid tribute to on the court this year...

From an objective point of view, he should not have appeared on the All-Defensive Team list at all.

In addition, aside from fame...

Cousins should also be ranked on the second team, not the third team.

And if the NBA really doesn't consider the playoffs when selecting regular season awards, then Harden should also appear on the first team.

However, based on this year's final selection results...

Since the voters more or less referenced the playoffs, then Harden should not have been ranked on the second team.

Because without his old father Rose...

Where would he have the mood to go to nightclubs now?

Dengzi, listen to my advice, kowtow to Si Bao, anyway, there's nothing shameful about getting honors!

Fortunately, Mark's method of diverting attention was successful.

Online, after the results of the major awards were released, fans began to discuss whether Su Feng should be taken for research.

Because of Su Feng's performance...

He says he's 37 years old, can you believe it?

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The evening of the 21st, Oracle Arena in Oakland.

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Warriors officially kicked off.

Although before the game, experts generally favored the Lakers, who were well-rested.

But after watching the last two games between the Warriors and the Kings, Su Feng did not dare to take this series lightly.

His nephew's touch is on fire.

Looking at Curry, who frequently hit超远 (chāoyuǎn, super long-range) three-pointers during the pre-game warm-up and always glanced at him, Su Feng knew that this unlucky child was giving him a warning!

On the court, after the warm-up, the big screen immediately showed the starting lineups for the Lakers and Warriors.

Lakers: Gasol, Su Feng, Middleton, Kobe, Rondo.

Warriors: Yao Ming, James, Klay, Butler, Curry.

It has to be said.

Even if Little Yao chooses to retire after this season, this Warriors team will be the most competitive team in the league in the next five years.

Because in a sense, after Little Yao retires, this Warriors team will have more room to maneuver.

And after saving Yao Ming's salary space...

This summer, the Warriors can not only keep Butler.

They can even conduct a new round of reinforcements in the free agent market.

And compared to Su Feng's memory, because this life's James knows very well that only by staying with the Warriors can he have a chance to remove the title of "Uncrowned King" before retiring, so last summer, when renewing his contract with the Warriors, the five-year long-term contract James signed with the Warriors also successfully solved the Warriors' future worries.

In addition, after the salary cap rose sharply, don't look at the fact that Curry's contract with the Warriors in this life is much larger, but in this era where the luxury tax line far exceeds the same period in Su Feng's memory...

You know...

If Durant is willing to take a few million less.

Then he really has a chance to join this Warriors team before they win a championship.

That's just how it is...

Whether Durant can be the sixth or seventh man on this Warriors team...

Depends on his good fortune.

After all, the current Warriors players are not devils...

As long as Durant is willing to "carry bags and be a lackey" for everyone. (Note 2)

Then everyone is obviously willing to accept him.

Ahem, let's get back to business.

In the center of the court, Gasol and Yao Ming are responsible for the jump ball to start the game.

When he was young, Yao Ming, who originally thought he was younger than Feng and could熬死 (áosǐ, outlast) Feng even by grinding, could never have imagined that his Feng would be so tenacious?

Perhaps, this is the mood of the Chancellor when facing Sima Yi!

Pa—!

On the court, after Adams picked his nose on the sidelines, the Warriors attacked first.

Stephen Curry took the lead, hitting a超远 (chāoyuǎn, super long-range) three-pointer from 28 feet out for the Warriors right away.

Rondo was a little careless on this play.

But Curry's shooting distance and speed are really outrageous.

Back on the other end, the Lakers have possession.

Following closely behind His Majesty the King, who is determined to establish the Lakers' second dynasty, the "Crown Prince" is really not polite at all.

First, an elbow.

To show respect.

Then pull him.

To show determination.

"Father Emperor"!

This world...

How can there be a crown prince for twelve years?

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ps: Phew! First a short one... everyone, your 水短俏 (shuǐ duǎn qiào, energetic girl) is alive again!