Super Lord of the Rings

The Nets returned to the home court against James' Cavaliers.

When James came to New York, Wang Jun invited him to dinner as agreed, and Le Ying and Abby also followed.

There was not much mention of basketball at this dinner, the main thing was to talk about Leying.

Both James and Abby praised Leying for her beauty and believed that she would find a suitable heart and recover her health.

Le Ying smiled from ear to ear, saying it was like a dream.

James is a star that many people can only see on TV. Now chatting and encouraging her makes her feel like she is also a star.

Before leaving, Wang Jun also encouraged James a few words.

Would rather have dinner with Wang Jun than with his teammates, James is not satisfied with the current lineup of the Cavaliers.

It's not that he doesn't fit in, but that except for the two insiders, everyone else is too bad, unable to attack and defend, and anyone else will be depressed.

Friends off the court, opponents on the court.

That night, the Cavaliers were abused by the Nets again.

Wang Jun played very well, making 12 of 18 shots, 4 of 6 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, scoring 32 points and 6 rebounds.

Wang Jun is the most exciting inside combination like Big Z and Boozer who can't defend well against pick-and-rolls. The catch-and-shoot jumper after the screen, the pull-up jumper after the pick-and-roll, and the time difference. %∷,

James mainly attacked with the ball, and was double-teamed by Jefferson and Martin.

He was inaccurate in outside shots and took more shots than Wang Jun. He only made 6 of 19 shots and missed all four three-pointers. He scored 14 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists.

After the game, James was upset in all kinds of ways. "Aren't you too mean? Tomorrow's news will compare you with me. How embarrassing am I?"

"I can't deliberately not score, can I? The chance is great." Wang Jun smiled.

"Wait and see, I'll beat you next time."

Boozer's defense gave James a headache.

If this man defends the inside line, he basically doesn't care about pick-and-rolls, he only wants to resist people and grab rebounds. He is often overwhelmed by defenders when defending the outside line and is easily overwhelmed.

On the surface.

Boozer averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds per game, even better than Martin. The actual defensive end is a black hole, with strong offense and weak defense. Martin's role is much stronger than his.

After the game, Wang Jun received high praise.

Regardless of whether the Cavaliers are a weak team or not, the reporter only mentioned the rookie competition. Wang Jun's statistics are better than James'. This is why James is depressed. He had expected it.

A day later, the "New York Derby" started at Madison Square Garden.

The distance between the home courts of the two teams is very close, but the atmosphere of the arena is completely different.

Knicks fans don't need hosts to organize them, and they don't need anyone to remind them. Every cheer and every sigh is just right.

Whenever a Nets player gets the ball, the audience chants "defense," and when the Knicks score a brilliant goal, the audience spontaneously applauds it. Very united.

But in the final stage, the audience's actions were not so orderly. All Wang Jun could hear were all kinds of swear words, which made it hard to believe that most of the people watching the game here were white-collar workers in New York.

The Nets beat the Knicks 100-85.

Wang Jun made 8 of 17 shots and 4 of 8 three-pointers. He scored 20 points and 7 rebounds.

20 points is not much, but it looks great when compared.

Alan Houston made 8 of 23 shots and 1 of 2 three-pointers. Only scored 17 points and 6 rebounds.

Houston signed a six-year, $100 million contract with the Knicks in 2001. His height and weight of 91 kg have declined compared to last season. Currently averaging 18.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

With an average playing time of 36 minutes per game, Houston scored only 1.6 points more than Wang Jun now, but rebounded 4.4 less. With similar shooting percentages, the two were equally efficient.

The annual salary is ruined, and Houston is about 30 Wang Jun.

It's no wonder that fans scolded Knicks president Scott Layden before. Until the president sadly dismissed get out of class before Christmas. How can a single scorer be worth such a big contract?

Another day later, the Nets defeated the Clippers 92 to 73 at home, winning three consecutive victories.

Wang Jun is in charge of defending against Quentin Richardson, a player who is relatively easy to deal with. The task of defending Maggette is given to Jefferson.

Wang Jun's 12 points and 5 rebounds fell. Richardson was even worse with only 6 points and 3 rebounds.

The one who stood out this time was Kidd. Jaric scored 32 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. He made 13 of 22 shots and his shooting percentage was close to 60%.

Kaman made 5 of 8 shots, 1 of 2 free throws, 11 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. However, he only averaged 5 shots per game this season, which is really pitiful.

Seeing Wang Jun this time, Kaman was too lazy to complain and became decadent.

In the game played on the same day, the Pacers lost to the Spurs by 1 point, and the Nets once again overtook the record. With 26 wins and 11 losses, they became the number one in the Eastern Conference, not far from the Kings who are number one in the league.

The current record of the Kings is 28 wins and 10 losses, leading the Timberwolves and the Lakers. The overall may be strong in the west and weak in the east, but there is not much difference in the record of the first few.

Originally, Kidd didn't care about statistics. Seeing that the team's record was about to become the first in the league, he also wanted to make the statistics more beautiful.

In selecting the MVP of the regular season, the record is an important indicator. As one of the most important personal honors for a player, who wouldn't want to get it?

The Nets have a good record, and there is another patient who can't sit still, and that is Alonzo Mourning.

In mid-December, Mourning underwent a kidney transplant at Columbia Medical College in New York and is doing well after surgery.

An unnamed family member of Mourning came forward and donated a kidney for him.

Mourning is now out of danger, and his relatives are also in stable condition.

If an ordinary person encountered this kind of thing, he would probably retire and live a good life at home, but Mourning is not an ordinary person.

Only a month later, Mourning called the Nets president Thorne and said that he wanted to come back for the third time.

"Alonzo, are you sure you can still play?" Thorne asked.

The Nets paid Mourning's wages, and it would be better if he could play, but Mourning was putting his life on the line. If something happened, the Nets would be responsible.

"I'm sure, just playing in the playoffs, I'll be able to do it in about 10 games, and I have no problems with my hands and feet." Mourning said seriously.

"Your problem is not your hands and feet..." Thorne sweated wildly.

"You promise to announce it early so I can catch up with the playoffs. Please, this may be the best opportunity of my life." Mourning said in a pleading tone.

Because of his tone, Xia Thorne overcame all opinions and signed him.

Anyone who knows Mourning knows that he is a real tough guy, and the reason for his comeback several times is definitely not to make money. The money he earns now is enough for his family to spend several lifetimes.

Thorne was silent for a moment, then sighed: "Alonzo, I can't answer you right away, I have to discuss it."

"I wait for your news. "

After returning home from the hospital, Mourning did not step out of the house and insisted on restorative training. On the second day after the operation, he forced himself out of bed to promote blood flow to the kidneys.

A man like him should marry a basketball.

Thorne immediately convened a meeting of the uniform team to discuss whether Mourning could come back.

Most people think this is too risky. The confrontation in the playoffs is more intense than the regular season. If a patient plays a game, there is no way to explain if something happens.

Some people think that Mourning can be given a try. Anyway, the playoffs are a 13-man roster.

The team's normal rotation of 12 players is enough. Mourning's appearance in garbage time is a good gimmick, which can encourage players to play harder and make more fans support the Nets. He is like a spiritual leader.

If it's just a gimmick, there will definitely be no danger. After consideration, Thorne notified Mourning and agreed to his comeback request. (To be continued.)

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