I’m Really Playing Basketball

After defeating the Pistons at home and winning G1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Nets players and Nets fans were very happy.

Because the Lakers in the Western Conference are too strong, the Nets management has given up this season early and is fully committed to completing Carter's deal.

According to information obtained from various sources, Rodthorn wants to gather enough bargaining chips that the Raptors can accept before the start of the finals, and then send Carter's trade pre-signing plan to Davidson before the start of the finals. Make a record in front of En.

Carter's arrival is the key to whether the Nets can win the championship next season.

Rodthorn doesn't allow any surprises, so it's only right to take advantage of the situation as soon as possible.

Otherwise, who knows whether Carter has other thoughts after seeing the Lakers being crowned, and he will not go if it is not the Lakers?

However, this is Rod Thorn and the Nets management. For Nets players and Nets fans, no matter what happens next season, this season, now, the Nets are still in the playoffs.

"Now, we are still moving forward!"

That was the headline in the New Jersey local media after the Nets beat the Pistons.

People's hearts are fleshy, and not everyone is the spiritual shareholder of the team.

How much happiness and emotion did Chen Xiao and the Nets bring to New Jersey this season?

At this moment, after the Nets management gave up on this season, the Nets, from players to coaches to fans to the media, have achieved true harmony and unity.

This atmosphere is incredible!

As the general manager of the Nets, the head of the Bulls with disciples all over the NBA, and the greatest vice president in NBA history who served as David Stern's first assistant for 14 years, Rod Thorn certainly sees it. After the Nets, everyone is holding their breath.

He is not blind.

However, he is the general manager of the Nets, and he has only one task, to make the Nets stronger!

Now, he just wants to bring Carter to the Nets faster!

What chips do the Raptors need to trade for Carter?

The Raptors didn't say.

But after Rodthorne, the best bargaining chip is either to replace super giants with super giants, or to welcome Nash back to Canada.

The option of changing from a super giant to a super giant is impossible.

Carter comes to the Nets, and other super giant teams come?

Treat other teams as idiots.

Even if he, Rod Thorn, has a great reputation, it is impossible.

Therefore, Rod Thorn never considered changing from super giant to super giant.

In the NBA, any superstar is not for sale.

So the best bargaining chip is Nash's.

After watching the first Eastern Conference Finals game between the Nets and Pistons, Rod Thorn directly contacted the Mavericks general manager, Nelson Jr.

The Nets want to bring the Mavericks into this deal, but the Mavericks' general manager is certainly not willing to accept the Nets' invitation.

Nash is also a very important star player for the Mavericks.

However, he can't make the final decision regarding the team's affairs. He has the boss above him and his father at home.

After being eliminated by the Spurs 4-2 in the Western Conference semifinals, Cuban has been gnashing his teeth.

"The three-star Mavericks can't beat you the Spurs, but I can't beat the five-stars!"

Well, Cuban lost a little bit in the Western Conference semifinals.

He is now really preparing to learn from the Galacticos Real Madrid and start a five-star Mavericks plan in the Mavericks.

There are even candidates.

Don’t the Celtics not want Antoine Walker?

I want!

Don’t the Warriors want to lower the luxury tax and get rid of Antawn Jamison?

I want!

As long as they are stars, I want them all!

Keep Nowitzki, Nash and Finley, and send everyone else away!

As for the center...

My Dirk is invincible. If Duncan can play center, so can my Dirk!

That's right, at this time, after Cuban, the boss, revealed his plan, the Mavericks' head coach, Nelson, was a little scared.

You are going crazy!

I finally built a team that only needs one center to survive. How do you want to do this?

What will I do next season?

Historically, after Cuban was so willful, Nelson was directly fooled to death, and finally left the Mavericks in frustration.

Now Cuban's mind is filled with stars.

Star, star, star!

He will not be willing to make the Mavericks into a five-star Mavericks next season!

In this case, Rod Thorn wants to take Nash away, of course not!

"Steve is an All-Star player. You want to trade him away? No!"

Seeing Cuban's resolute attitude, both Nelson and Nelson breathed a sigh of relief.

But, boss, what does that action of rubbing your thumb and index finger mean?

"We need to add more people!"

"..."

Old Nelson and Little Nelson were dumbfounded.

Seeing that the father and son were so frightened by him, Cuban continued without taking it seriously.

"Tell Rod Thorne to trade one for two, and I'll switch!"

In the general manager's office of the New Jersey Nets, Rod Thorn rubbed his head when he heard the Mavericks' request.

I didn't expect the owner of the Dallas Mavericks to be so greedy and ignorant.

Rod Thorn originally thought that the Mavericks would ask for a player he needed, but he didn't expect such a request.

It was really hard for Tang.

If Old Nelson knew Rod Thorn's thoughts, he would sigh helplessly.

Cuban's wave really convinced Nelson, Nelson Jr. and Rod Thorn.

I really don’t understand the rules of basketball at all, and I’m just blind.

"Just two, there's always Minato."

Cuban's request is difficult, but it is really difficult. It is not easy to replace one star with two stars.

But it’s easy to say that it’s simple. Cuban’s request was about the quantity, not appropriate or inappropriate. For a person of his status, it’s really not difficult to find a few more friends to get it together.

Now, it depends on which of these friend teams needs Chen Xiao the most and which one is willing to pay the most for Chen Xiao.

A few days after the Mavericks made the request, Rodthorn put two plans in front of the Mavericks' Big Three.

Tyson Chandler + Antoine Walker + Drew Gooden

Ilgauskas + Antoine Walker

"Do you still need to choose this one? Of course the second one!"

Isn’t the first one a scam?

A second place importer and a rookie want to become a star?

What a joke!

"Mark, I want to be first!"

Um? !

"Yes, yes, hahahaha, finally yes!"

Cuban was a little frightened by Nelson, who suddenly became excited next to him.

However, Tang, even if you suddenly scare me, it won't work!

"Don, don't tell me you want to be the first one. Without two stars, I won't allow it!"

"..."

The excited old Nelson felt that he was about to be destroyed by his amateur boss.

"Rod, we want the first plan, but you need to help us replace Gooden with a star!"

"..."

Rodthorn frowned.

Because he was afraid that Ilgauskas in the second plan was not considered a star in Cuban's heart, he deliberately added a plan. Although Chandler in the first plan was a parallel import, he was still second in the list, and the second place was considered half a star. ,is that OK? Gooden was the No. 4 pick last year. He performed well in his rookie season and has good future potential. There is no problem with being considered a half-star, right?

However, since the Mavericks have chosen the first option, let's choose it, that is, go around more.

Isn’t it just to continue calling friends?

"Donnie, can any star be allowed?"

"Any star can do it!"

Although Nelson felt a little embarrassed, it was quite refreshing to have someone who could share his boss's "brainlessness".

Just as Rod Thorn began to call friends around Carter to continuously lengthen the trade front, Chen Xiao and the Nets continued to fight against the Pistons.

On May 24, 2003, the Nets continued to face the Detroit Pistons at home.

As the destined nemesis of the Pistons this season, in the first game, Pistons head coach Carlisle gave up all chances after making sure that the Nets players were not distracted by the transaction.

There is no longer a matter of picking up leaks, and we need to work hard. To be honest, this is a bit disappointing for the Pistons.

The Pistons really can't beat the Nets normally.

Let’s just say that in the last game, the Nets defeated the Pistons 84-74 at home. Even though the Pistons only lost 10 points in this game, anyone who watched the game knows that the Pistons definitely lost more than 10 points.

The Pistons played 8 on 5 and lost by 10 points.

Why do you say that?

In this game between the Nets and the Pistons, the Nets committed 29 fouls, while the Pistons only committed 18 fouls.

The most important thing is that Chen Xiao and Kidd both committed five fouls, and Martin also had four fouls.

In addition, the Nets made 19 free throws in the whole game, and the Pistons made 30!

To be fair, the referees have already helped you to such an extent that the Pistons didn't lead even once in the entire game and lost by 10 points. Do you think it's embarrassing or not?

Pistons general manager Joe Dumars and the Detroit fans who watched this game felt embarrassed for the Pistons!

All kidding aside, after watching this game, Joe Dumars was already preparing to kill Carlisle.

Damn it, why did the Pistons lose so miserably at 8-on-5?

The Pistons of our generation had never lost so miserably in 5-on-8 games!

Rick Carlisle also knew that after losing the last game, the Pistons were angry from top to bottom.

But there's nothing he can do. The Pistons really can't beat the Nets!

They would rather play the Lakers than the Nets!

Even if he doesn't want to play the Nets, Carlisle still has to play.

Since tactical adjustments are useless, we can only emphasize that the players work harder and fight harder.

Especially Hamilton.

"Richard, you must have a heart of steel. In this round of the series, our team can only rely on you!"

No wonder Carlisle was in such a hurry, he could only count on Hamilton to beat Chen Xiao against the Nets and the Pistons' offense.

Big Ben? no.

Billups beats Kidd? no.

Prince beats Jefferson? Even worse!

Defense can't win the Nets, it can only rely on offense, and offense can only rely on Hamilton!

Carlisle really hoped that this guy in his family could throw thirty or forty times in a game like the magical boy!

However, in the face of Carlisle's emphasis, Richard Hamilton was very entangled.

Heart of Steel?

He really doesn't understand this...

Isn't this just trying to catch a duck?

However, in this G2 game between the Nets and the Pistons, Carlisle's continuous blowing of Hamilton before the game still had an effect.

In the first quarter of this game, Hamilton was very eager. He took 8 shots in a single quarter, hit 4 times, and scored 10 points.

This efficiency is really Dior!

Next to Billups, facing Kidd, he went 0-for-4 in the first quarter. With the help of the referee, Kidd got a foul and scored 2 points.

The Pistons scored 19 points on 6-of-17 shooting in the first quarter.

With Hamilton's performance, the Pistons were only 2 points behind 19-21 in the first quarter on the road, which was okay.

After the first quarter, Carlisle felt that this game might be a success, and Hamilton got the idea!

It was only in the second quarter that Hamilton, who went 1-for-1 in the quarter, made Carlisle cry.

Brother, 100% hit rate!

I want your 100% hit rate on the ball!

Your 1 out of 1 makes me more uncomfortable than 0 out of 10!

It feels so good, why not throw it away!

Learn from the magical boy opposite who is 4 out of 10!

No kidding, this quarter was really thanks to the help of the referees, who gave the Nets 10 fouls and the Pistons 14 free throws in a single quarter. Otherwise, the Pistons would have collapsed in the first half of the game.

Although the Pistons did not collapse, the Pistons still lost by 6 points 23 to 29 in the second quarter, and the point difference between the two sides widened to 8 points.

It will be difficult for the Pistons to win this game.

Hamilton, who was criticized for a while by the ashen-faced Carlisle during the halftime break, started attacking again in the third quarter. He took 7 shots in a single quarter, made 4 of them, and scored 8 points.

Very good, but Carlisle is still gritting his teeth and feels that Hamilton can throw more, even if he throws all the balls in the team, he is willing!

But soon, Carlisle felt that Hamilton was very good as he did in the third quarter. He would be satisfied if he threw 7 in every quarter like he did in the third quarter, because in the fourth quarter, Hamilton didn't want to take action much anymore!

In the whole quarter, he shot 2 of 4 and took four shots.

In the end, the Pistons lost another game on the road 86-98.

In this game, Hamilton scored a team-high 24 points and made 11 of 20 shots.

In games like the Pistons and Nets, 11 out of 20, this is really accurate!

But the problem is that there are too few attacks, and the players are honest and do not commit any fouls.

Chen Xiao, who faced Hamilton on the opposite side, did not have as high a shooting percentage as Hamilton. He made 13 of 32 shots and scored 31 points in the game.

Chen Xiao, who was deeply involved in the trade vortex, scored 30+ points in two consecutive games in the playoffs, and shot 30+ in two consecutive games. To be honest, this is quite controversial.

After the game, an American reporter asked Carlisle how they managed to have Chen Xiao hit the iron a total of 41 times in two games.

Upon hearing this question, Carlisle's temper rose.

"Don't tell me about 41 strikes. In these two games, Wonder Boy averaged 33.5 points per game and scored a total of 67 points!"

"If the Nets are willing, I will immediately send Richard to the Nets for Wonder Boy!"

Carlisle, who was almost defeated by Hamilton, really scared the reporters at the scene.

Even Nets head coach Byron Scott was shocked.

So when reporters asked this question, Scott looked very happy.

"I won't change. I want victory, not shooting percentage."

Hamilton is very Diaw, such a defensive battle, such a game, 9 of 16 in the game, 24 points, 11 of 20 in this game, 24 points.

Regardless of whether the Pistons score 74 points or 86 points, he can score 20+ with a stable high shooting percentage.

However, what the Pistons need is for him to score 30+ or ​​even 40+ with a not-so-high shooting percentage, so that the Pistons can win!

He doesn't score points. Billups and Ben Prince really can't score points. No matter how many shots they take, they can't score many points.

But Hamilton is not a player with a heart of steel, what can you do?

All we can do is helpless.

Carlisle not only left New Jersey with 0-2, but also left New Jersey with despair.

This game is really unbeatable!

In fact, it's not just Carlisle, the Pistons players are also quite desperate, including Hamilton.

He really didn't understand what Carlisle asked for!

Does he have that ability?

Maybe, but I don’t know how to do it!

In the Eastern Conference finals, the first two games were already 2-0.

On the Western side, it was also 2-0.

However, although both are 2-0, the Spurs, who lost two games at home, are more desperate than the Pistons, who lost two games on the road.

It also made Duncan much more depressed.

In the first game, he had 40+15+7 and lost by KO with a combined score of 71.

In the second game, he scored 32 points + 20 rebounds + 6 assists + 7 blocks. Together with David Robinson, he suppressed the fat man, but Kobe Bryant on the opposite side gave him a 13-for-29. He made 4 of 7 three-pointers and 23 of 25 free throws. He scored a playoff-high 53 points.

In this game, Kobe made 25 free throws. I really don't blame the referees. The Spurs really couldn't find a point to match Kobe. After Bowen was reimbursed for the season, no one in the Spurs could control Kobe!

In fact, in the first two games between the Spurs and the Lakers, O'Neal was suppressed by Duncan and David Robinson.

O'Neal barely scored 31 points in the first game. In this game, he made 10 of 16 and scored 21 points. However, he really couldn't resist Kobe's crazy fun!

"Tim Duncan or Kobe Bryant, who is the king of this year's Western Conference Finals?"

Now many media have come up with such polls.

This is nothing, Kobe and his series are truly magical.

The key is, that fat guy O'Neal, that fat guy who was obviously suppressed by him, has such an uncomfortable mouth!

"Tim plays better than me? Hahahaha, he is competing with my little brother for the Western Conference Finals king, and I am the finals king!"

I have to say that O'Neal's words really made Duncan feel uncomfortable.

After all, O'Neal has always been a hurdle in his heart. He is obviously no worse than O'Neal, and the whole world says that he is afraid of O'Neal.

When O'Neal, the fat guy, said this, didn't he make the whole world hype again? Didn't the reason why he had the upper hand was because the fat guy didn't go all out?

This damn fat guy has such a funny mentality.

It’s not that Shi Buddha’s mentality is not good enough, it’s that there are only two people in this world who can have the mentality of Stone Buddha. One is a fat man and the other is a bald man.

This round of the Spurs and Lakers series, everyone is alive!

The fat guy and the bald guy...are all here.

After leading the Pistons 2-0 at home, the Nets came to Detroit with the mentality of being confident of advancing to the Finals.

On May 28, 2003, the Nets challenged the Detroit Pistons away from home.

After losing two consecutive away games, the Pistons clearly felt that their defense was a little loose in this game.

As soon as the first quarter started, the Nets scored 28 points.

In the second quarter, the Nets scored 29 points in a single quarter.

In the previous two games, the Nets could not even dream of scoring 57 points in the first half.

Obviously, the previous two 8-on-5 losses made the Pistons players desperate.

You can't win even with the referee, so what else can you do?

However, this game was at home after all, so it was really unjustifiable to have such a lack of fighting spirit in the first half.

So in the second half, the Pistons players tightened their bodies again.

I have to say that the defense of the Pistons players is really amazing, and they can tighten up after being loose.

He can loosen up when he says it loose, and tighten when he says he feels tight. This person is a real expert!

In the first half, the Nets' team's shooting percentage was as high as 52.4%, and in the second half, it was only 30%. It can be described as a cliff drop!

Especially Chen Xiao. In the first half, Chen Xiao faced the Pistons who didn't really want to play. He made 7 of 13 and scored 23 points.

But in the second half...

He scored 19 points on 6 of 19 shots.

However, Chen Xiao made 13 of 32 in the game, scoring 40+ points for the second time in his career in the playoffs, and led the Nets to a 97-85 away victory over the Pistons.

In this game, Chen Xiao was still very solid, with a shooting percentage of only 40%.

As for Hamilton, who was facing him, he was really stable. He scored 24 points on 9 of 17 shots.

Well, 24 points again. Seeing Hamilton's score, Carlisle wondered if Hamilton was deliberately mocking him.

Brother, please, can’t you take action a few more times? Can't you not score 24 points?

Are you giving me a hint?

We all know that you and No. 24 of the Lakers are childhood sweethearts.

Your childhood sweetheart is the king of the Western Conference, why can't you become the King of the Eastern Conference? !

Carlisle hopes Hamilton can become the king of the Eastern Conference Finals, but...

On May 28, 2003, the entire arena at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit was booed!

There was no way, in the fourth game of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pistons lost a very ugly game at home.

The Pistons were at home and lost to the Nets 82-102.

Except for Hamilton, who was still stable in this game, he shot 10 of 21 and scored 24 points. Well, another 24 points.

Others had a disaster.

Billups, who had no fighting spirit, shot 1 for 8, and was beaten by Kidd for 6 points. In this series, Billups was beaten by Kidd.

Prince made 1 of 3 and scored 4 points.

As for Ben, the Pistons center was forced to attack and scored 10 points on 5 of 13 shots.

According to the Pistons players at the scene, what the hell were you fighting in this game?

It was necessary to attack but not attack, and it was necessary to defend but not defend. The Nets' shooting rate was as high as 53% in the whole game!

In this game, Chen Xiao, who had been struggling wildly in the first three games, finally got it right.

16 of 32, the shooting percentage finally exceeded 50%, which was not easy. The team also scored a high of 38 points.

Let me tell you, just like Hamilton scored 24 points, Chen Xiao seems to have taken 32 shots recently, reaching 32 shots in three consecutive games.

However, it doesn't matter, this is the team's tactical needs. If the first three games were too much, there was some controversy. Many people were saying that the Pistons made Chen Xiao's main offensive tactics get the Lakers, and then they would give it away.

But in this game, not many people will criticize him. He scored 38 points with a shooting percentage of over 50%, which is great!

"The finals, we are here!"

And just when Chen Xiao and the Nets players were excited to win the Eastern Conference championship again and advance to the finals first.

Dallas.

"Although Eddie Jones and Gasol are also considered stars, these two are bigger names!"

"I want this plan!"

Cuban was satisfied.

Old Nelson and Little Nelson sighed and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

A few minutes later, in Memphis, Jerry West was a little dumbfounded, why didn't the Mavericks want me and the two of them? Are Old Nelson and Little Nelson okay with their heads?

In a few minutes, David Stern at NBA headquarters in New York received a pre-trade application surrounding Carter.

As long as he agrees, the transaction application will take effect immediately on the transaction start date.

"What a crazy deal."

When David Stern saw the destination of the player he cared about most in the trade, there was no dissatisfaction on David Stern's face as he was suddenly attacked.

"Very good, really good."

After nodding, David Stern said to the assistant beside him: "Agreed."

agreed!

In the New Jersey general manager's office, watching the Nets' Eastern Conference championship celebration on TV, Rod Thorn, who had been busy day and night for more than a week, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This deal is finally completed!

Carter finally became a Nets player!

Next season, we can finally touch the championship trophy!

Looking at the statistics of Chen Xiao's game on TV.

16 of 32, 38 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals.

Very beautiful data.

A very good young man, a very good young man.

but……

He's Carter, Vince Carter!

"I won't regret it!"

Absolutely not!

Rodthorn closed his eyes in relief.

ps: It shouldn’t be difficult to guess Chen Xiao’s new ownership. The transaction plot is here for now, and the answer will be announced after the finals, so let’s get started with the finals!

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