I am Really an Insider

When Wayne rushed to the locker room, Reggie Miller was sitting in front of his locker.

At his feet, there were already piles of towels stained red with blood.

As the team doctor treated the wound on Miller's head, he muttered, "Do you know how old you are, Reggie?"

Miller didn't answer, just smiled.

How could he not know that he would turn 40 in two months?

40 years old is not considered young even in ordinary life.

What's more, it's in the professional sports arena.

40 years old, he dived to save the ball regardless of his own safety, and suffered a bloody head injury.

In anyone's opinion, this is an extremely dangerous thing.

Miller actually felt the same way, but he had no choice.

At that time, he reacted almost instinctively.

"Reggie, are you okay?" Wayne hurriedly walked to Miller and found that the team doctor was giving him stitches.

"It's just a hole." Miller replied lightly.

"A seven-centimeter-long gash cannot be described as 'just', Reggie." The team doctor shook his head, these cornfield madmen.

Who in the right mind would save a ball like that?

Knowing that he was going to fall into the crowd and go to save the ball, the team doctor could still understand.

But rushing out to save the ball even though he knew he was going to hit his head?

This is no longer a question of being brave or not, this is overcoming human instinct.

When encountering such a situation where the brain may be traumatized, human beings will subconsciously protect their heads.

Miller, however, chose to abandon his head and keep the ball.

Okay, this time I didn’t show my scalp was numb, I just showed bleeding.

Only then did Wayne realize that Miller's hands were shaking slightly.

It stands to reason that local anesthesia should have been given before the stitches, so it won't hurt like this.

But soon Wayne realized that Miller was not shaking because of pain.

He is so excited!

"Wei, we have captured Tianwang Mountain."

"That's right Reggie, we beat them up."

"We are only one game away from the championship!" At this point, Miller's voice even trembled.

The 2018 championship dream, he has never been so close to it.

Payton next to him also smiled. He has been to Los Angeles and Boston. He has played in big cities almost his entire career.

But I didn’t expect that I would finally realize my dream in the cornfield of Indianapolis.

Well, strictly speaking, the Pacers haven't won the championship yet.

But after this game, everyone has a consensus in their hearts - the championship belongs to us!

In Game 5, with Duncan back in form and Robert Horry still breaking out in the final quarter, the Spurs still couldn't win.

So what else can they win?

Luck?

The Pacers are now putting their gun to the Spurs' head.

It's just a matter of moving your finger and pulling the trigger.

When the protagonist in the movie is held to the head by the villain with a gun, he usually takes advantage of the villain's talk to complete the desperate counterattack.

But the Pacers

Well, there are actually quite a lot to say, and Robert Horry feels this deeply.

In times of crisis, don't forget to pretend to beep first. I guess the only one besides Bird is Wayne.

Although the Pacers talk a lot, they are equally decisive in their actions.

It's not just the Pacers players who think so, but most people outside feel that the Spurs are doomed.

Even the Spurs themselves think so.

At the post-game press conference, Popovich’s eyes were dull.

Reporters asked him a lot of questions, but Popovich seemed to have no response as if he didn't hear them.

This bad old man, who usually likes to tell reporters a few jokes when he has nothing to do, is extraordinarily quiet today.

Popovich has led the Spurs as head coach since the 1996-97 season.

Prior to this, he led the team to two finals.

Successfully won the trophy both times.

In the finals, it has always been Popovich who has successfully manipulated the opponent's coach, and it has always been Tim Duncan who has suppressed the opponent until he can't lift his head.

This is the first time that Popovich has been played by another man.

Pick-and-roll at position 4 or 5, what a magical tactic this is!

This was also the first time that Duncan showed fatigue in front of other players.

If the Spurs lose the championship, Duncan estimates it will take a long time to get out of the haze of today's darkest moment.

The image of Wayne scoring repeatedly over his head will linger in Duncan's dull mind.

Popovich did take a big hit.

In his expectation, the Pacers will indeed be very difficult, and the game will definitely be very fierce.

But losing?

This was never an option for him.

"Coach Craig, so you have lost hope?" At this time, a reporter asked bluntly.

Hearing this question, Popovich raised his head slightly.

"We just lost one game."

"But this may be a game that makes you lose the series." The reporter persisted.

"Maybe, maybe. See you in San Antonio next time, guys."

After Popovich finished speaking, he stood up and ended the press conference early.

However, his various performances only prove one thing - the reporters got to his heart.

The San Antonio Spurs have lost hope.

The next afternoon, as the Pacers players boarded a plane to San Antonio, countless fans were at the airport to see them off.

Reggie Miller promised everyone: "When we come back, we will bring back the O'Brien Cup!"

Fans: enthusiastic cheers and fierce applause.

Artest was very impressed after seeing it, so he followed suit and shouted: "When we come back, I will bring back the FMVP trophy!"

Fans: Oh.

Artest:? ? ?

Is this how you treat FMVP?

Fans often felt at odds with Artest because they didn't get into the game deeply enough.

Could Artest not know that Wayne's statistics are better?

Scored 30 points in two consecutive games, and Tianwangshan even teased Duncan in the last game.

Wayne is of course the player most likely to win FMVP now.

But if Artest knew what beep numbers were, he wouldn't be Artest.

David Stern had also arrived in San Antonio at this time, carrying the O'Brien Cup.

I'm so happy today. The ratings of this year's finals in China are said to be a record high.

After all, this is the first time that a Chinese player has appeared on the stage of the NBA Finals.

That's right, the first time.

When Battle won the championship with the Spurs, he didn't even make the roster, so he didn't play.

How popular is this series in China?

Let's put it this way, as a boy, if you don't watch Wei Zhanshen's games, then you and others will basically have nothing in common.

The school cafeteria is always packed as soon as get out of class is over because the TV in the cafeteria is always locked on the sports channel.

Yao Ming's entry into the NBA opened the door to a new world for everyone.

Wayne, on the other hand, told the fans how exciting the new world behind the door is.

Speaking of this, Stern couldn't help but want to complain about Mosaic.

Look at how popular the Pacers are in China now and how much they have benefited the league.

If you are the first to eat the crab, the opportunity will be given to you.

You are such a disgrace to yourself!

That lineup was really not built with care.

If Mosaic works harder, there will be a Chinese Derby in this year’s finals

Tsk tsk tsk, Stern can’t even imagine it.

I wonder if there will be a historic scene of Chinese players winning FMVP in the next game.

Thinking of this, Stern was a little excited.

If the Pacers really win in the end and Wayne wins the MVP

Then, this is not a question of opening the door to the NBA.

Wayne kicked the door down with one kick!

On the other side, Director Zhang also led the CCTV reporter team to San Antonio.

How could there be no Chinese reporters at such a momentous moment?

All in all, San Antonio became a major stage for national attention.

But sadly, the protagonist of this stage is not the Spurs.

Finally, June 21, 2005, a week before the NBA draft.

The sixth game of the finals, which is likely to determine the championship, begins under the spotlight.

Today, Reggie Miller appeared again with a band-aid on his head.

Before Payton came on the stage, he was rarely very nervous.

Because he knew that after this game, he might actually get the coveted honor.

Then you can retire with peace of mind with Miller!

On the other side, the Spurs locker room was unusually calm.

Everyone wanted to fight, but they had no energy.

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted.

The Spurs are completely lambs to be slaughtered right now.

Before the game started, the live camera deliberately gave David Stern a close-up.

Stern had a smile on his face. For him, this year's finals was undoubtedly a success.

Not to mention greatly expanding the Chinese market, the main reason is that nothing has happened yet.

The Spurs and Pacers have played very well in these games and have not done anything extraordinary.

Today, as long as the Pacers can win the game, everything will be complete!

After the game started, the Spurs were as weak as ever.

Popovich has no more recruits, so he can only rely on the players to fight hard.

Bowen had many opportunities outside the three-point line today, but most of his shots were missed.

Soon, Bowen spread his bad touch to the entire team.

Throughout the game, no one from the Spurs was accurate.

As expected of someone who relies on his skills to play in the NBA, he really has no work to do.

When the game entered the fifth minute of the third quarter, the Spurs were already 9 points behind.

At this time, Payton took possession of the ball and prepared to organize the offense.

Artest suddenly cut inside and ran out of opportunities. He raised his arms and yelled, as he always did, "I'm empty."

Well, no one will laugh at Artest this time, he is in a vacuum.

But Bowen grabbed Artest's jersey when he was already shaken off, and the pull was very rough and obvious.

Bowen couldn't be more angry today. To be honest, if the Spurs were a little more accurate in three-pointers today, they would be in the lead!

As a result, under Artest's defense, Bowen was already very annoyed no matter how bad his shooting was today.

Now when he heard Artest shout "I'm free" again, Bowen became even more angry.

This pull caused Artest to lean back and fall heavily.

Artest's explosive switch, which had not been touched for a long time, was instantly turned on.

The referee stopped the game in time, and Artest stood up and approached Bowen aggressively.

Bowen took two steps back, raised his arms and did not intend to tangle with Artest.

At this time, Payton also gathered around and sprayed Bowen.

"Do you think I don't dare to hit women?" Payton sprayed and poked Bowen's nose with his finger.

"Wayne is coming, Wayne is coming!"

At this time, someone yelled, and Bowen was so scared that he quickly retreated to the bench.

The referees were all happy, this trick was more effective than anything else.

Wayne: I just stood up and settled the matter?

Although there was no trouble this time, an angry Bowen still held a grudge against Payton and Artest.

Especially Payton, you are so arrogant and arrogant!

Five minutes later, when Ginobili hit another three-pointer, Wayne grabbed the rebound and handed the ball to Payton.

Payton advanced quickly with the ball, but he didn't expect that Bowen suddenly appeared.

As soon as he reached out, he stabbed Payton's basketball away.

Payton hurriedly threw himself on the basketball, trying to keep the ball.

At this point, Bowen also joined the fight for the floor ball.

When the two sides were wrestling, Payton frantically attacked Bowen's fist with his balls!

Well, at least that's how it seems to Bowen.

He is always so innocent, always the victim.

Even as the series is coming to an end, he never forgets the villain. He is worthy of being an old gangster.

"Oh my God!" Payton yelled in pain and released his hands holding the basketball.

Damn it, Colonel Touching the Stem! ?

"Payton suddenly let go, what happened?" Mike Breen stood up.

The scene was chaotic. Payton was still struggling on the floor. After Bowen stole the basket, he went straight to the penalty area to steal a two-pointer as if nothing had happened.

Because the two sides were fighting for the ball just now, it was difficult for the referees to see their actions clearly, and they didn't know whether to call it or not.

In a blink of an eye, Bowen had already rushed into the penalty area and held the ball for a layup.

But as soon as he took off, the referee blew the whistle. They still felt that something was wrong with Payton's condition!

"Gan!" Bowen yelled in dissatisfaction. I was about to make a layup.

Could you please tell me earlier next time?

But at this moment, Bowen discovered to his horror...Wayne was standing under the basket!

I don’t know why, but at that moment, Bowen’s heart dropped.

No, Brother Wei, it’s wrong, wrong, I will never touch the stem again!

"I told you, I'll keep an eye on you, Bruce. Don't think you can escape my eyes."

Wayne muttered to himself, and then with his back to Bowen, he pushed his elbow back hard, as if to block the position.

Bowen rushed forward with all his strength and bumped into the elbow sent by Wayne. At that moment, Bowen heard a "click".

This time, it was much more serious than beating Xiang rough.

"Bang!" Bruce Bowen immediately fell heavily to the ground. He clutched his ribs, his expression was very painful, and he rolled on the ground!

The referee immediately blew the whistle and rushed to separate the two sides.

"Clang."

Seeing the two consecutive injuries on the court, the Coke in Stern's hand fell directly to the ground.

Damn it, don’t you think that I, the president of the alliance, don’t exist?

Is this how you test cadres?

That good mood was gone in an instant!

After a brief period of confusion, Wayne was called for a flagrant foul. According to league rules, he should be automatically suspended for the next game.

But is there another game this season?

Even if he is suspended, it will be next season.

That elbow just now was hit hard by Wayne. If nothing else happens, Bowen's fate may be similar to that of Gerald Wallace in his previous life.

Not only were the ribs broken, but the lungs may also have been damaged.

You won't die, but it will definitely be much more serious than ordinary sports injuries!

Judging from Bowen’s current physical condition

Well, this may very well be the last game of his NBA career.

"You murderer, damn bastard!" Popovich yelled angrily at Wayne, and several members of the coaching staff pulled him back.

Do you think they are afraid that Popovich will hit someone?

No, I am afraid that Popovich will be beaten!

"Don't go, you will really be beaten to death!" Budenholzer shouted in Popovich's ear.

Let's play, let's make trouble, don't make fun of Brother Wei.

At this time, Bowen, who was unable to move, was carried directly onto a stretcher.

Wayne looked at Popovich and shrugged.

"Murder? Don't thank me. I just sent away the only murderer on this court. Now, the whole league can play with peace of mind."

Popovich was still roaring, but it was just impotent rage.

The painful Payton was also replaced. God knows how heavy Bowen's attack was.

This is so trivial...

But no matter what, Bowen has received the punishment he deserves.

This time the championship is complete!

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