My basketball vision is different

"It's okay kids, we will win the next game."

Larry Bird, who greeted everyone at the entrance of the base, obviously saw that his "children" were not in a good mood, especially when facing his "strict father".

"Big Bird" waved his hand and greeted everyone in a pretentious manner.

Everyone was relieved when Lin Shaojie and Frank disappeared in front of everyone, accompanied by Larry Bird.

Even Bynum, a guy with a worrisome emotional intelligence, was as quiet as a quail in front of the "big bird".

Even though the guy with barely visible lips has a kind face and smiles like the old man next door, everyone knows that if you offend that old man, you will be done in the NBA. You can prepare yourself in advance.

's "farewell" speech.

It was a shining life of achieving perfection in every position in life. Players, coaches, managers, with a wide network of contacts in the league, it can be called a "bug" in this country that advertises freedom!

"Tell me, did Lin En discuss some bad idea with the uniform team again?"

Stephenson, who was bewildered, said with some ill intentions, and West on the side knocked him on the head moderately.

"That's a strategy. Do you understand how to formulate a strategy?"

"David, I just did the hair style."

Stephenson said with some urgency. To him, that was hundreds of dollars worth of hair, and West was almost messed up.

"From my perspective, if you continue to speculate on the coaches' decisions in private, and you are not a non-staff member like Lynn, I think you will be "arrested" as a "leaker" in the Pacers.

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West reminded him kindly, and then added: "Lynn doesn't like players discussing the coaches' decisions. All we have to do is execute. Do you understand execution?"

The helpless Stephenson spread his hands and nodded in response: "Okay, I know I can't participate in their discussion with my brain."

After speaking, Stephenson pretended to be angry at Scola and others: "But guys, your performance in this game is too poor."

The performance of the substitutes was indeed dismal, and Stephenson was the only one who was not criticized, but is this the reason for you to be arrogant in front of us?

A group of people looked around and rushed forward:

"You need to take care of it, you nigger."

Well, jokes between teammates always have no bottom line. Of course, these words were said by Evan Turner and others, and Scola was not involved.

Only they themselves are qualified to say Nico.

Anyway, in the minds of this group of old and new players, the Pacers' team atmosphere is great.

After the press conference, Lin Shaojie did not speak righteously in front of reporters as some people said, but privately yelled at his teammates in the locker room.

Anyway, Lin Shaojie, who came back at that time, just patted everyone on the shoulder and said: "We will win the next game."

The concise words gave his teammates endless confidence, and "newcomer" Evan Turner, who had only played in the last few games, felt even more enthusiastic.

After all, this was the Pacers' first losing streak of the season. As the core, Lin Shaojie performed well. If their lagging substitutes hadn't performed so poorly, the Pacers would have won the game.

But even with such a failure, Lin Shaojie still encouraged everyone, which moved Evan Turner, who left the 76ers, and even the players from other teams to some extent.

"Lynn is such a gentleman!"

Maybe!

Anyway, at that moment, only the Pacers’ “wise man” David West felt something in his heart:

The super rookie who once grabbed the opponent's collar in the locker room when Hibbert failed to perform, and used his position in the team to intimidate his opponent, has now begun to become like Larry Bird after experience.

The moisturizing was silent.

Think about it carefully, before Danny Granger was traded, was Larry Bird like that, giving people a feeling of spring breeze?

But what about after the transaction?

Larry Bird acted like he had never met this person before and never mentioned it. Only when the Pacers need to use the former "Son of Indiana" for publicity can you hear it from the mouth of "Big Bird"

to that familiar yet unfamiliar name.

Nowadays, Lin Shaojie has more or less the demeanor of a big bird who "moistens things silently".

Sometimes West knows very well that as the boss of the team, "silly Baitian" only needs to do the latter two. If he is really "silly", he will not be far from "retiring".

It can be said that Lin Shaojie has achieved "Bai Tian" to the extreme, leaving people speechless. All his shrewdness and ability are completely covered up by him, and West appreciates such a boss even more.

But whenever West began to "secretly speculate", Lin Shaojie's smile towards him became more and more permeable, which would make this smart man feel like he was being noticed.

...

"I watched the game and your performance was great!"

Walking into the office, Larry Bird took his two confidants and sat down. At the same time, he patted Lin Shaojie on the shoulder and said with emotion: "In all my years of experience, you are the only two people I have seen who are technically competent."

A qualified player."

"Who is the other one?"

Frank on the side asked curiously.

"Of course it's Michael (Jordan), who else but him!"

As a "Qiao Biao," Larry Bird said happily: "That guy is really the God of black people on the court, the kind who can do anything."

"Does it also include three points?"

Frank jokingly said that everyone knows about Jordan's "tragedy in the All-Star Three-Point Game," but now few people mention it because it will discredit him.

And now in the office, there is not a single black person, not one!

"At that time, shooting three-pointers would be considered a softie, except for me!"

Larry Bird said it in a normal tone, but no matter what words came out of his mouth, they had a strong sense of taste.

"Look at the people around Jordan. There are second-in-commands, generalists, hard workers, thugs, and people who specialize in shooting three-pointers. Why should Jordan shoot three-pointers?

He just needs to play around, but even without deliberate practice, he still has a hit rate of more than 30%. Those little guys who are constantly developing their shooting skills do not have such talent as him.

That guy is a monster, no one before him had such comprehensive skills and such a solid body."

After saying that, Larry Bird looked at Lin Shaojie in front of him again.

"Of course, now I see another one."

As for outside rumors, what is Larry Bird's dream this season: to defend the title while breaking the Bulls' season record, etc.

Larry Bird certainly has hope, but beyond hope, the only thing he has to do this season is to successfully defend his title.

Other than that, it's all side details, and I'll only give some thought to the icing on the cake when possible.

According to the information learned by Lin Shaojie and Frank, as long as the Pacers can remain first in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls' season record is not what Larry Bird is pursuing. The kind of icing on the cake may affect the defense of the championship, Larry.

Bird would abandon all of that without any scruples.

When Paul George felt uncomfortable for the first time, Larry Bird called and said he could give up the game.

Now "Big Bird" only needs to do one thing, which is to ensure the health of the entire team, and then successfully stand on the highest stage.

Too many last-minute teams have been ruined by injuries. Even Larry Bird's own career has been plagued by injuries. No one understands this "natural disaster" better than him.

But sometimes, players' injuries are not simply "natural disasters," but sometimes they are "man-made disasters."

Larry Bird, who has been in the industry for many years, knows very well how to avoid this kind of thing as much as possible. The Pacers who are on the fast lane are not without this capital.

Even if it currently occupies the top position in the entire league,

In the end, it is just to serve a more stable path in the playoffs. If the second place in the Eastern Conference can make the road to the playoffs smoother, Larry Bird will even give up all the remaining games and seek the third place.

position two.

Did Larry Bird say anything about a record that surpasses the Bulls?

Not even once!

Those are all the media's conjectures. Rumors based on the Pacers' record are completely untrue.

As for the local media in Indiana, they themselves are a little surprised. Did the Pacers make mistakes in executing their tactics after one season? Larry Bird is not angry?

News of the Pacers' first losing streak this season spread throughout the league immediately after the game.

After the game, there were countless people in the industry watching the game.

However, after returning to the Pacers, whether in public or in private training matches, the tense atmosphere within the team was completely invisible.

For the team involved, this is just an ordinary regular season. Is it because of the losing streak that the Pacers are going to go to war?

The Celtics, who landed in Indianapolis, quickly learned the news, and the team looked at each other up and down.

Sure enough, everything seems to be as coach Stevens said, this is a scam created by the Pacers, and the failure is likely to be a smoke bomb released by the opponent to the outside world.

"Mr. Stevens, will you use a full-court double-team tactic against Lynn like the Mavericks did in this game?"

When reporters blocked the Celtics' "young coach", questions came one after another.

"Sure, why not?"

Stevens, with a smile on his face and completely in line with the image of a coach that people have in mind, said in a personable manner.

To the outside world, this was half true and half false. Although Brad Stevens knew very well that double-teaming would not have a very good effect on No. 13, after all, there was a successful precedent and he could not give up completely.

Otherwise, if the Celtics really lose the game, he will be the coach who will be criticized in the end.

A coach who can't even do things like "copying homework" is definitely not suitable for a front-line position.

Therefore, even though Stevens himself has repeatedly emphasized to his players that they must pay attention to the defense of No. 13 and do not think that double-teaming can solve all problems, their defensive players must devote more than 60% of their energy and pay attention to their opponents.

But as the coach, Stevens still had no idea. The tactics had been laid out, and whether they could be executed properly was beyond his control as the coach.

After all, when the "Big Four" were in office, the Celtics were defeated by the Pacers. Now only Rajon Rondo is left. The opponents are stronger and stronger. Stevens himself has some confidence.

insufficient.

On the day of the competition, the weather in Polis City was very good, with the temperature finally rising from below freezing to above zero. In addition, the highest temperature during the day was over ten degrees, and the number of people participating in outdoor activities suddenly increased.

By the time the game at Conseco Arena started in the evening, the road in the city center was already somewhat congested.

The fans who came from afar sighed with emotion.

"It's so lively!"

All right!

For the citizens of Polis, their entertainment activities are not as colorful as those in big cities, except during annual car-related festivals, when car enthusiasts from all over the country and even the world flock to Polis.

, the rest of the time is mostly for self-entertainment.

As one of the symbols of Indianapolis, the presence of pedestrians adds luster to the city.

Even though basketball has always ranked low among the four major business leagues, the Pacers' attendance rate is impressive due to the number of people at home.

The most important thing is that with the Pacers' exaggerated winning rate in the past two seasons, it is not easy for fans to grab package tickets at Conseco Arena. Most of them have to be harvested by "scalpers" once.

Package tickets are only for rich people.

Fans who have already entered the venue can see

On the big screen overhead, players were entering the players' exclusive channel from the underground parking lot before the game.

Almost all the Pacers players have a "big B" headset on their head. They are all the latest and most fashionable.

Although many people criticize this product for its appearance, and the sound quality is not comparable to those of traditional century-old manufacturers, they cannot resist the love and love of "fashion" among young people, and even simply evolve from the topicality of the product itself.

Discussion on the confrontation between "fashion" and "conservatism".

On the outdoor basketball court, no matter you are wearing Nike, Adidas, or Jordan, no matter whose number you are wearing, the usual Coke is now gradually replaced by "bodyarr" energy drinks, and those scattered around are not in good shape.

Street guys who wear "big B" headphones think that they are fashion pioneers and trend representatives.

From those hip-hop, nightclubs gradually spread to campus, and overnight, too many young people went crazy about it.

Many people know about the "bodyarr" functional drink. It is now considered a self-produced product promoted by Coca-Cola. I originally bought it from Lin Shaojie.

How come this “big B” headphone has become a trend nowadays?

You know, it is not easy to have such an influence among young people, but look at the Conseco Arena. There are parents with their children. There are many children wearing "big B" headphones, not to mention those black ones.

There are also many guys with skin hanging on their necks.

"I heard that the fruit company wants to buy "Big B""

The Celtics player who was the first to enter the court after changing out of the locker room said thoughtfully.

"Isn't this nonsense? That is Lynn's investment project. I heard that the Pacers players did not get the endorsement fees, but they enjoy the right to use the latest products, which Lynn fought for them."

The players on the away team were envious because they knew that No. 13 might make a fortune again.

For people who are rich but stingy, no matter how small the mosquito is, it is still meat. They have already widened the gap with their counterparts in terms of money.

Many substitutes are far less comfortable than the Pacers substitutes. The benefits that Lin Shaojie distributes in the Pacers locker room will also become the object of their discussion.

Is it the headphones that everyone cares about?

No, that is just one of the symbols of being gregarious.

What everyone cares more about is the income brought by Lin Shaojie's other endorsements for those people.

You know, even the second-generation players are still short of money, not to mention that the league's grassroots players come from not-so-good communities, and few people there are qualified to choose the path they want to take, even if they are from

The basketball court breaks into the sky.

Anyway, things like stinginess cannot be changed.

Whoever can bring them benefits is the boss.

This kind of "plain" discourse is what everyone is pursuing.

If given the opportunity, they would certainly be willing to follow such a "big boss!"

Bynum, who was sitting off the court, had already put on a Pacers jersey. Even with Hibbert's presence, his figure was still something that could not be underestimated.

After the Pacers' bench performed abnormally, it became inevitable for Bynum to enter the bench.

After training with the team for a short period of time, Bynum's condition has not fully recovered, but from the training games, everyone can feel the mentality of the former "Little Shark" who wants to go out and fight.

Maybe it was Evan Turner's performance that stimulated him; maybe it was Lin Shaojie's assist that tempted him.

In short, in private exchanges with Frank and even Lin Shaojie, Bynum made it clear that as long as there is no problem with his physical fitness, his performance is far superior to Hibbert. As long as Lin Shaojie is present, he can guarantee that he will perform at his best.

One hundred and twenty percent of the strength.

But the more this happened, the more cautious Frank and Lin Shaojie became about using Bynum.

They did not doubt what "Baby Shark" said. After all, Hibbert's mental problems were well known to everyone.

But Bynum has not played for a while. Although he is in good condition, he is injured after all. What the Pacers want is a player who is getting healthy, not a player who is getting healthy.

A player who can burst out with 120% of his energy, then collapse to the ground and just recuperate.

How is that different from a "volute"?

So at Frank's request, Bynum, just quietly use 80% of your strength, or learn to be a real "shark" and leave your limited energy in the playoffs. The regular season is just a training for you to stabilize your state.

There is no need to put in all the effort.

In this game, facing the challenge from the Celtics, the Pacers put Paul George, who had returned from injury, into the starting lineup. The "Five Tigers" lineup came out in full, which can be regarded as an expression of deep respect for the Celtics!

In fact, Paul George could only get a quarter of an hour of playing time at most in this game. Even if the team doctor said there was no problem with his injury, neither Frank nor Larry Bird wanted to take the risk.

As for the Celtics, there were no surprises. Rondo was the leader, Humphries was the assistant, and Jeff Green, Brandon Bass, and Jerry Bayless started.

The Celtics don't even have a serious center, so they rely on Humphries to dominate the interior, so their overall height is on the low side.

How can such a team with "mediocre talent" compete with the Pacers?

You know, the current Pacers are not only No. 13 who bullies men and women, but other players are not much better either.

This is also why, as the coach, Stevens gave up before the fight, not because he was a coward, but because he was too rational.

If you really try your best against the Pacers, you will undoubtedly be causing trouble for yourself.