I’m Really Playing Basketball

Early in the morning on May 29, 2003, welcomed by New Jersey fans and media, the New Jersey Nets, who once again won the Eastern Conference championship, returned to their kingdom like heroes.

Although they already won the Eastern Conference championship last year.

But it is still very exciting to win the Eastern Conference championship for two consecutive years and represent the Eastern Conference to the Finals.

Although the opposite Los Angeles Lakers have a great advantage, but...

“We believe in the process!”

"We're still on the way!"

Amidst the cheers around, Chen Xiao and the Nets players couldn't hide their excitement for entering the finals.

"Two years ago, he entered the basketball world ignorantly!"

"A year ago, he wore the yellow robe and won the NCAA's highest honor!"

"Now, he returns to the top of the NBA with a sweep!"

"He is the Golden Eagle of Marquette University, he is the angel of the New Jersey Nets, he is also the hero of Chinese basketball, he is the magic boy of the entire basketball world, and now, his magic continues!"

Chen Xiao and the Nets returned to New Jersey from Detroit. This was broadcast live on CCTV.

Because a Chinese player has reached the finals for the first time, and he has reached the finals as the "boss" of the team, CCTV pays special attention to this year's finals.

After the Nets defeated the Pistons, CCTV would follow Chen Xiao throughout the whole process. When Chen Xiao walked out of the airport amidst the cheers of the New Jersey fans, the reporters in the CCTV studio were choked with excitement.

To be fair, Chen Xiao's performance in this year's playoffs is highly controversial in the United States.

There were too many irons in the two games against the 76ers and the Pistons. Although the Nets have always said that this is the team's tactical need, opponents have also been envious of the Nets for having a player like Chen Xiao.

But there are a group of people in any era, and they are a large group of people who only look at the data and not the game process. Looking at Chen Xiao's data, in the two series of the 76ers and the Pistons, they are definitely cancer-level, even better than Koai No more concessions.

He takes more shots than Koai, but his shooting percentage is not as good as Koai.

He averaged 18 hits per game against the 76ers.

He averaged 19 strikes per game against the Pistons.

This is awesome.

As a rookie, you have a pair of iron arms that can take you to the sky!

This is in the United States, but within China.

Excuse me.

What is the hit rate?

Can it be eaten?

My baby Xiao wins every game.

My Xiaobao averaged 29.25 points per game against the Celtics, 24.25 points per game against the 76ers, and 36.75 points per game against the Pistons, averaging 33.3 shots per game.

Throughout the playoffs so far, Chen Xiao has averaged 24.8 shots per game, 10.8 hits per game, and 30.8 points per game with a 43.3% shooting rate.

To be fair, in terms of scoring data, plus winning every game, saying that Chen Xiao is the Nets boss, at least tied for the top, saying that he led the team to the finals, at most saying that he is with Jason Kidd Leading the team to the finals, no problem, right?

Of course there is no problem!

"From the NCAA championship to the World Championship runner-up, and now to the NBA Finals, Chen Xiao has been creating miracles in Chinese basketball. Now, we invite the audience to follow our camera and accompany Chen Xiao to a path we have never imagined. Passing through unknown territory!”

"On June 4, 2003, CCTV will witness this exciting moment with you on time at 9 o'clock in the morning!"

After the emotional live broadcast of the Nets players returning from Detroit, CCTV's special live broadcast of the Finals temporarily came to an end.

Chen Xiao and the Nets players were also given half a day off by the team and went home to have a good rest.

finals! finals! finals!

Can't sleep!

When Chen Xiao got home and was lying on the bed, his mind was filled with thoughts about the NBA Finals!

Compared to last year's NCAA finals, the NBA finals undoubtedly made him more excited.

Although he grew up in the American basketball environment, the NBA had a more profound impact on him.

After winning the Eastern Conference championship last night and entering the finals, Chen Xiao received congratulations from many, many good friends, including idols, Kwame, Chandler, Peja, Ginobili and so on.

And Wade, Luo Ge and Yao Ming, who are in New York now, are planning to invite him out for a beer tonight to celebrate.

Thinking of these things, Chen Xiao, who was already unable to sleep, became even more unable to sleep.

Since I can't sleep, I won't sleep for now.

Chen Xiao sat up and looked at the system information page.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for winning the NBA's special personal award, the Sportsmanship Award, which will reward you with a C-level potential card, 400 basketball experience, and 400 career points."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for winning the NBA's special personal award, the Kennedy Citizen Award, which will reward you with a C-level potential card, 400 basketball experience points, and 400 career points."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for scoring more than 40 points for the first time in an A-level game. He has achieved the achievement 'Mr. Big Scene' and will be rewarded with 3 score experience cards (official competition), with a height and wingspan of 1 cm each."

"Ding, congratulations on defeating your opponent. You will be rewarded with 1 professional skill point."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for achieving a stage victory in an A-level competition, defeating the opponent and advancing, and will be rewarded with 1 career point."

"Ding, congratulations on killing your opponent. You will be rewarded with 1 professional skill point."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for achieving a phased victory in an A-level competition, defeating the opponent to advance, and rewarding 1 career point."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for winning 10 games in a row in an A-level competition, rewarding him with 2 career points."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for achieving a phased victory in an A-level competition, defeating the opponent to advance, and rewarding 1 professional skill point."

Now that the playoffs have been played, Chen Xiao has received a lot of rewards.

Looking at this piece of information, what surprised Chen Xiao the most was of course the Sportsmanship Award and the Kennedy Citizenship Award. Chen Xiao really didn't expect that the NBA would have such official awards.

By the way, Chen Xiao’s teammate Kidd Kidd also won the Best Teammate Award this year. If the IBM Award hadn’t been discontinued last year, the NBA would have officially had an IBM Award. The first IBM Award was for Magic and the last one was last year. Duncan.

Chen Xiao's fighting and retreating defense is really very sportsmanlike. He almost overwhelmingly defeated Ray Allen, Nash and other players to win this year's award.

As for Kennedy's award, this is an award for contribution to the community. It is considered a charity award. Chen Xiao did not donate any money, but Chen Xiao has contributed a lot to the NBA community. Many Chinese companies have come to the NBA in the United States because of Chen Xiao. The community donates money for promotion and advertising, which is booming.

However, such a special award is usually won once in a player's career, but it will be very difficult for Chen Xiao to win it this time.

2 C-level potential cards, 3 score cards, 7 precious professional skill points, the harvest is quite rich.

After Chen Xiao's crazy addition of points last time, now Chen Xiao's warehouse seems to be fuller.

Name: Chen Xiao

Age: 20

Height: 2 meters

Wingspan: 2.21 meters

Weight: 103kg

Occupation: Basketball player

Professional level: LV40 (84100/90000)

Career points remaining: 12

Basketball experience: 86500

Basketball skills: Jordan-style fadeaway jump shot

Props: 1 B-level potential card, 2 C-level potential cards, 48 ​​scoring experience cards (official game), 2 steal experience cards (official game), 3 block experience cards, 5 backcourt rebound experience cards ( Formal competition), training props are hidden.

Chen Xiao has now accumulated 12 professional skill points and 3 potential cards.

This is quite pleasant.

In the excitement, Chen Xiao, who made 32 crazy shots in the game last night, slowly fell asleep with a smile.

When Chen Xiao woke up again, it was already 12 noon in the afternoon. Chen Xiao finished his meal and completed the afternoon passing training with the boss. In the evening, he went home and met with Wade, Yao Ming, Luo Ge and Kings guard, Chen Xiao and Ma Kui. Travis Diener, one of the two paws, his teammate from University of Tehran, celebrated Chen Xiao's entry into the finals together.

On this night, everyone ate and drank Harbin beer together, and on the TV, the fifth game between the Lakers and the Spurs was broadcast.

The first three games have been played, 3-1.

Relying on Duncan's miraculous performance of 37 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 blocks in the last game, the Spurs struggled to regain a victory after falling behind 0 to 3.

In the last game, Duncan struggled to win a game in Los Angeles and brought the game back to San Antonio again.

But in this game, the Spurs still couldn't solve Kobe's problem.

However, in this game, Popovich finally reused the team's backup guard Ginobili.

After playing the first 11 minutes of the fourth quarter, he had already scored 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and 8 blocks. Duncan, who was exhausted, made the first shot of the fourth quarter with 50 seconds left in the fourth quarter. When the score of the game was tied at 98-98, Duncan felt as if his victory was falling apart on the court.

"Manu, Tony, from now on, the team's offense is all up to you."

Duncan's apologetic hands stroked Ginobili's long flowing hair and the back of Parker's head. Seeing the apology and exhaustion in Duncan's eyes, Ginobili and Parker's lips were biting.

They are in pain this season with the Spurs. They don't like the team's style, and they also don't like the team's coach, but they admire Duncan, the team's boss, from the bottom of their hearts.

This player is so strong and great!

Almost single-handedly, he dragged the Spurs into the Western Conference Finals.

In five games, the arrogant O'Neal was suppressed to death.

No matter how O'Neal quibbles in the media, he knows that he lost to Duncan in this series.

Seeing Duncan on the court like a mountain, Phil Jackson on the sidelines was stunned.

When he started the fourth quarter, he was already too tired to score offensively.

But he used his defense and passing to slow down the Lakers.

On the court, after Kobe turned his back and broke through Ginobili, he stepped on the auspicious clouds and rushed towards the basket!

Bend over the bow, raise one hand high, and ride the tired Duncan into a one-handed chop!

only……

"Kobe is not doing a split dunk. Kobe twists his waist and wrist. Is this a pull-up layup?!"

Watching Kobe Bryant's challenge to Duncan on TV, Chen Xiao and Wade stood up excitedly.

"Boss Ke's waist strength and balance are too strong!"

Just when Chen Xiao was praising Kobe, Kobe, who was about to pull up the bar for a layup, frowned because the basketball he was holding in his right hand was knocked off by another big hand!

Duncan!

He dodged Duncan's right hand, but he didn't dodge Duncan's left hand!

After blocking Bryant's incredible pull-up, Duncan didn't stop.

After landing, Duncan jumped up again. It could be seen that Duncan was a little unable to jump, but facing O'Neal who grabbed the offensive rebound, Duncan still jumped up on his toes.

Bang!

In the collision between Duncan and O'Neal, Duncan, who did not take off enough, was knocked off the court by O'Neal.

But……

O'Neal's dunk missed, but was blocked by Duncan with the last bit of strength.

Covered both Kobe and O'Neal in one round!

only……

"Duncan was too tired just now. He could only seal it, but couldn't cover the ball to the area he wanted. That is, Fisher?!"

Seeing Fisher picking up the rebound in the left corner, many Spurs fans and Popovich on the sidelines felt their livers trembling.

"not good!"

Seeing Parker's hesitation from Fisher and O'Neal behind him, Popovich on the sidelines even wanted to kick Parker directly in the butt.

What are you hesitating about? Come on, it’s close to you!

In the end, Parker pounced, but it was too late...

A swipe!

3 point hit!

With 30 seconds left in the game, 101 to 98, the Lakers once again took the lead.

Duncan hopes Parker and Ginobili will carry the team on the offensive end.

However, the two young players failed to block the offense of Kobe and Fisher on the defensive end.

Looking at the score on the courtside scoreboard, Duncan sighed.

105 to 101!

Parker and Ginobili missed two desperate three-pointers in succession. Kobe steadily made four Spurs tactical foul free throws. In the Spurs' last attack, facing the Lakers who were no longer defending, Ginobili hit a three-pointer, but it was already It doesn't make any sense.

At the end of the game, the Lakers defeated the Spurs away from home and entered the Finals 4-1. At the moment the game ended, Phil Jackson breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines.

On the court, Kobe walked up to Duncan respectfully.

"Your defense in this game was the best I've ever seen."

bryant…

"But, if you just defend, you will never be able to surpass that fat man."

On TV, Kobe hugged Duncan and then turned around and left.

Outside the TV, Chen Xiao looked at Wade and asked: "Xiaotai, how do you think we can beat the Lakers?"

"Beat the Lakers? Are you serious?"

"Xiao Tai, do you think I'm joking?"

Well, looking at the serious look on Chen Xiao's face at this time, it really doesn't look like a joke.

,

But, if I knew how the Nets could defeat the Lakers, what kind of player would I be? I would be a player-coach, wouldn't he be great?

"have no idea."

Wade shook his head honestly.

Yao Ming next to him said thoughtfully: "If the Nets want to defeat the Lakers, they must have players who can guard O'Neal and Kobe Bryant alone. The Spurs played very well in this series. Duncan had the advantage over O'Neal, but Kobe's problem has not been solved, and the Spurs still lost in the end. The Nets have no player who can defend O'Neal alone, but Kidd's defense against Kobe has always been good. If Duncan is brought to the Nets, the Nets should have hope of beating the Lakers. ."

"..."

Dayao, are you serious?

If we had Duncan, would we still need to ask you for advice?

"Xiao Chen, actually I think you don't have to worry so much. Although the whole world says that you are losing money when you play the Lakers, I think you have a better chance of playing the Lakers than the Spurs. The Lakers are very strong in singles, but you, the Nets, If there are players who can match up, such as Jason Kidd and Kobe, or Bargo and O'Neal, the defense will definitely be impossible to guard. But if you can match up, plus a few outstanding help-defense players, it may be much better."

"Richard Jefferson and Martin's help defense are both good."

After Wade added, Chen Xiao frowned a little. This was indeed correct.

But the team will definitely not start Martin at power forward.

Martin starts at power forward and Bago is at center. How does the space under the basket become crowded when attacking?

Isn't this for O'Neal?

O'Neal stands under the basket and can defend a whole team by himself.

If Martin doesn't play, Richard Jefferson won't be able to help guard Kobe and O'Neal, unless Jefferson is replaced by Garnett.

Although the chat with Wade and Yao Ming did not find a solution to the Lakers.

But Chen Xiao also knows what the Nets are lacking now.

In order to provide offensive space inside, when Boozer must be used, the Nets need a player who can make up for Martin's defensive ability.

The reason why the Nets' defense is so strong this season has a very important relationship with Martin.

So the question is, after Martin is dismissed, who will make up for Martin's role?

This is a very serious question.

The next day, after Chen Xiao returned to the team, the two coaches of the Nets also had such a headache.

The Nets' offensive efficiency is not very reliable in the playoffs. If they want to face off against the Lakers with such a powerful offense, they first need to suppress the Lakers' offensive efficiency.

The Nets also want to have the offensive ability of the Kings to compete with the Lakers, but they don't have it.

Since there is not, then focus on defense, first reduce the Lakers' offensive efficiency, and then improve your own offensive efficiency, striving to compete with the Lakers.

So, now the question arises, whether to play Martin or Boozer. It would be best to play both of them, and then add a Bugger. It would be perfect. It would be great if the league allows six people on the Nets.

How to play against the Lakers is something the team's two coaches need to think about.

What the Nets players need is to try their best to adjust their condition to the best during this period.

Chen Xiao needs to wake up to his passing.

In the entire Nets, I am afraid that only Chen Xiao can improve his strength before the start of the finals.

After all, Chen Xiao is a beginner, and he might learn new skills to surprise the Nets and the world.

After the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and the Spurs ended, the finals showdown was announced, and public opinion across the NBA has set its sights on the Finals between the Nets and the Lakers.

There are now less than five days until the first showdown between the two teams on June 4, and experts and celebrities across the NBA have already begun to build momentum for this showdown.

"The Nets are one of the teams with the best record in NBA history, and the Lakers are one of the strongest teams in NBA history. In the history of the NBA, there have never been two competing teams that looked so strong. Pass."

Indeed, the Nets have the best record in NBA history, and the Los Angeles Lakers are a dynasty team that has won three consecutive championships.

On the surface, this finals matchup is equivalent to the 1996 Bulls beating the OK Lakers.

After all, no matter how the Nets get these 72 wins, they are still 72 wins.

Since the two teams look so strong, the game should be very fierce.

However, many experts and celebrities gave predictions for this round of duel, and most of them predicted that the battle would end in five games.

Of course, the Lakers ended the battle within five games.

Media experts and celebrities are very confident in the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers player O'Neal, who came to New York on June 2, is also very confident in himself.

O'Neal, who was depressed by Duncan for a series in the Western Conference Finals, felt like he was resurrected after the Finals.

"Now it's time for the King of the Finals to start his show!"

King of the Finals...

I have to say that this damn fat guy really deserves such bragging.

In the last three finals, O'Neal has been the MVP of the finals. His statistics are 38+16.7+2.7 blocks, 33+15.8+4.8+3.4 blocks, and 36.3+12.3+2.8 blocks. With this data, even if Jordan came over, it would be barely enough. Ah, except for Jordan in the first three consecutive seasons, Jordan in the last three consecutive seasons is definitely not as good as O'Neal in these three consecutive seasons.

In the history of the NBA, only Jordan in the first three consecutive years can be compared with O'Neal in the past three years.

After all, there is Joe who chooses Joe, and there is no Joe who chooses shark.

This damn fat guy is really completely different when he reaches the finals.

This damn fat guy was born for the finals.

After O'Neal arrogantly shouted "King of the Finals", media across the United States were touting O'Neal's glorious record in the Finals.

Chen Xiao, on the other hand, is still working hard to practice passing with Kidd.

On the evening of June 3, 2003, the day before the finals, Chen Xiao was stunned for a moment after training with Kidd.

Passes: 50 (85)

"Chen, are you okay?"

"fine."

Chen Xiao looked at Kidd beside him from his daze, with a grateful face: "Boss, thank you."

"Don't be so polite to me, don't be in a hurry, we will continue tomorrow."

"No need, boss, I learned it!"

Chen Xiao swung the basketball behind him with his right hand, and the net flew straight to the left and into the hands of Richard Jefferson who was outside the 45-degree three-point line on the left.

Pass the ball without looking behind the back!

Although there is no confrontation, this angle and this intensity!

Kidd was surprised.

Richard Jefferson, who received the basketball, was also surprised at this time.

This ball is much more comfortable than the previous balls passed by Chen Xiao!

Take off, take a shot, hit a three-pointer with a swipe!

"Chen...your pass?"

Kidd, who was used to seeing the big world, was really shocked.

An epiphany? !

Chen Xiao looked at his passing attributes with some excitement on his face.

At this time, the passing attribute has become 85!

The feeling of reaching full level in one second is so great!

What's even better is that his passing potential is actually 85!

Boss Ji actually developed a passing potential of 85 for him!

"Boss, in the next game, we can give the Los Angeles Lakers, KO, a surprise!"

No, not a surprise!

Since the passing attribute potential that Boss Ji developed for him is so good, of course there is no need to pass the potential cards and attribute points he has retained.

Two C-level potential cards will increase the marking attribute from 70 to 80, and then a B-level potential card will increase the marking attribute from 80 to 85.

Whether it is single defense or assisted defense, man-marking is very important!

Of course, assisting in defense also requires speed.

Chen Xiao directly added 10 professional skill points to the speed, increasing the speed attribute from 70 to 80.

And at this moment, another message popped up on the system information interface.

"Ding, the system prompts that the speed attribute of speed reaches 80. Weight will affect the upper limit of speed to a certain extent. The speed attribute needs to be improved together with the flexibility and balance attributes. The current host balance attribute is 90 and the flexibility attribute is 80. If the host needs to increase the speed Attributes, please improve the flexible attributes first."

Chen Xiao clicked on the message, and a three-dimensional picture of himself running appeared in front of his eyes. As he ran, his feet and hands were swinging rapidly.

The faster the speed, the greater the swing of the body.

"A person who is not flexible enough and has a clumsy body may easily fall or get injured while running at high speed."

After the villain finished running, Chen Xiao nodded slightly.

It seems that is really the case.

Endurance: 95, speed: 80, explosive power: 90, marking: 85, strength: 83, steals: 70, blocks: 70, confrontation skills: 90, height: 2 meters, wingspan: 2 meters 21, weight: 103 kg .

Looking at these important defensive attributes, Chen Xiao smiled.

My stealing and blocking skills are average, but as long as I don't pursue stealing and blocking skills, with these attributes of mine, I should be able to surprise Boss Ke and that damn fat guy in the finals, right?

"No, not only do I want a surprise, I also want to win!"

June 4, 2003, the finals are here...