Guard With a Knife

Butler's oath is as deeply engraved in his bones as his rock-like character.

That's why he had a big fight with a paparazzi outside the training hall early the next morning. He stuffed the guy who was secretly hiding behind the Little Duke's car with the intention of installing a bug directly into the trash can: a 1.7-meter-7 The guy obviously couldn't stop the two-meter-old man's shot.

When the police arrived, the poor paparazzi was crying until his face was covered with runny nose.

In the end, the fire police's cutting machine was used to extract him.

Immediately afterwards, he was filmed by countless colleagues and was taken to the police station for investigation. He admitted his crime. He admitted that the recent news about Snoopy's marriage has sent all the media into a frenzy, and he couldn't wait to get the first news, because it would bring him great fame and financial rewards.

But the current situation looks like he will have to spend at least an additional $5,000 to bail himself out.

And Butler became the new darling of Illinois through this incident: Chicagoans really like this kind of player who fights for Snoopy. Just like Oakley, the villain on the court who existed specifically to protect Michael Jordan.

But Snoopy obviously doesn't want to use Butler as a court bouncer. He told Butler: You have to become a star to be worthy of your efforts.

Jimmy likes this kind of encouragement. His life creed is that hard work can change everything.

And Snoop did give him a platform to perform.

In the next four games, Butler started every game and averaged 28 minutes per game.

After Kyrie Irving got a taste of Jimmy Butler's rabid defense, Indiana's Danny Granger, Washington's John Wall, Detroit's Ben Gordon and Milwaukee's Monta Ellis all enjoyed it. (PS, Monta Ellis was traded to the Bucks by the Golden State Warriors during the All-Star Weekend. The Golden State Warriors have since completely established Stephen Curry’s core tactical play)

Jimmy Butler seized the opportunity, averaging 8.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks per game. As a defensive rookie player, this data is already very valuable.

Most importantly, his fighting spirit has endeared him to the coaching staff and fans. Coupled with the fact that Snoop often took him for interviews with the media after games, for a while, his exposure even exceeded that of the more popular rookies. There were even many voices saying that he should be included in the best rookie team. .

Of course, this possibility is slim. Throughout the entire season, he averaged less than 5 points per game, a far cry from those rising rookies.

However, his future with the Bulls is at least clear.

The five consecutive victories also brought the Bulls' winning streak to 11 games. In other words, since Rose was injured, the Bulls have not lost a single game! !

Moreover, there is no doubt that the first place in the regular season of the 2011-2012 season is locked.

It's been a dream season for Chicago fans. The Illinois media is already vigorously advocating that Tom Thibodeau should win the best coach for the second consecutive year because he still achieved a super record of 50 wins and 16 losses despite the repeated absences of Rose and Snoop.

In addition, they also emphasized that the Bulls should have at least four players on the All-NBA team. Joakim Noah, who averaged 14.8 points, 11.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game, should win the Best Defensive Player. As for Snoopy, who averaged 25.0 points, 10.8 assists, 10.2 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.8 steals per game, he deserves to win the MVP again.

This kind of sound is not just spreading in the skies of Illinois, it is also a highly discussed topic in the entire basketball circle.

However, the most discussed topic this week is the Eastern Conference playoff matchup.

After the Knicks suffered a humiliating sweep last season, this year can be regarded as a three-armed sacrifice. When he was transferred to eighth place in the Eastern Conference at the end of the season, Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony were drafted at the same time. They played through injuries and fought bravely against Jeremy Lin, Tyson Chandler and other players, but in the end they were last in the regular season. In the third game, they secured the seventh place in the Eastern Conference.

This made the whole of New York breathe a sigh of relief, finally no longer having to face that terrifying devil.

If we meet him again, God knows if he will score another 50-point triple-double in Madison Garden. Or slaughter the Knicks by sixty points.

This is not to look down on the home team players this year, but that man's murderous aura is too strong.

However, when New York State was thankful that they finally didn't have to face the Chicago Bulls in the playoffs, someone from the Philadelphia 76ers, who fell to eighth place, stood in front of the media and admitted generously: "Compared to the Miami Heat, the 76ers would rather play the Bulls!"

The person who said this was Philadelphia's second overall pick, Evan Turner.

Frankly, Chicagoans are no stranger to Evan Turner. Because he is an Illinois native, he was very famous in high school and was even elected Mr. Basketball in Illinois that year. Then he joined Ohio State University. During his college years, Turner won various awards, and in 2010, he won the Grand Slam of important individual awards in American universities.

"I know Chicago has the best defense in the league, and they're No. 1 in defensive efficiency. But, we're No. 2."

"The Bulls have two super perimeter players in Derrick Rose and Snoop Dou. However, the perimeter defense composed of Iguodala, Holiday, and myself is the best in the league."

"Chicago ranks first in the league in offensive rebounds, but the 76ers rank third in the league in defensive rebounds."

"Chicago has the best defensive bench in the league: Gibson, Asik, Brewer and even Jimmy Butler. But we have the best offensive bench in the league: Lou Williams, Thaddeus Young, Hawes... …”

"Also, don't forget Derrick Rose's ankle injury. In terms of defense, athletic ability, and lineup thickness, we are certainly qualified to compete with the Bulls."

"We will not underestimate ourselves!"

Evan Turner said very firmly and persistently in front of the media.

It's good for young people to have confidence.

Luol Deng, who took over the job of Marbury's political commissar, deliberately sent this interview to every player's mailbox before the series started. He also asked them to use the latest iPad 3 specially sponsored by Apple to watch the show.

"We must teach these young people who don't know the heights of the world a lesson."

Carlos Boozer spoke out angrily in training camp. And he beat his chest and promised: "I can definitely handle Elton Brand!"

What he said... the little Duke believed it, after all, Captain Brand was now in his final years. As a representative of short forwards, his unique skills have become increasingly unsuitable for today's league as his athletic ability has declined.

Although Carlos Boozer is overpaid and incompetent, at least he has not been abandoned by this era. In most cases, if you don't count on his defense, he is still relatively good.

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