The King of the NBA

Two days later, the Spurs defeated the Grizzlies and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. Ning Yi's prediction was correct, and the black eight did not become a reality. Won the Grizzlies by as many as 16 points.

At this point, the first round of the playoffs is all over.

In the west, the Spurs defeated the Grizzlies, the Timberwolves defeated the Rockets, the Thunder defeated the Warriors, and the Clippers defeated the Trail Blazers, and they all advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

On the eastern side, the Pacers defeated the Eagles, the Heat swept the Hornets, the Raptors eliminated the Nets, and the Bulls lost to the Wizards. In the end, the Pacers, Heat, Raptors, and Wizards joined hands to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

On May 5, the second round of the playoffs started, with the Thunder playing against the Clippers.

The game ended with the Clippers winning. The Clippers Paul scored 32+10, Griffin also scored 23 points, and the Thunder side, Westbrook 29 points, Durant 25 points, Gemini Lost to Paul and Griffin, the first game was lost.

For the Timberwolves, their game has not yet begun.

The outside world is still talking about Ning Yi, the tiebreaker between the Timberwolves and the Rockets, and the second round of the playoffs between the Timberwolves and the Spurs. The outside world is also clamoring and talking.

Ning Yi became the focus of discussion.

"Can Ning continue his performance in the first round?"

"It's hard to say. The Spurs are not the Rockets. The Spurs' defense is even more terrifying. Ning estimates that it will be difficult to play the same numbers as in the first round. It may not even reach 20 points per game."

"What about Love? Although he played well in the first round, I think Ning played better. Especially in the seventh game, he was completely outmatched by Ning."

In the face of these arguments, Ning Yi ignored them.

In the past few days, Ning Yi lived in seclusion, hardly appeared in front of the media, and did not accept any interviews, including interviews from ESPN, Penguin Sports and other media, all of which were rejected.

In the past few days, Ning Yi has already felt the problem with Love. The two are training in the arena, and the conversation has been a lot less. Except for the training itself, there is basically no communication. Le Fu doesn't talk to Ning Yi, and Ning Yi can't talk to Le Fu. It's not that Ning Yi doesn't want to, but he has no choice.

What did you say to Love?

Apologize to Love?

Ning Yi wouldn't do this, he didn't do anything wrong, he didn't want to seize power, and he didn't want to show off. Everything was for the competition. At that time, Love didn't stand up, so he stood up.

What's more, even if Ning Yi is willing to bow his head and apologize to Love, he can't do that, because if he does that, he will accuse Love in disguise, saying that he didn't stand up and be a leader when the team needed it. It is tantamount to questioning whether he is qualified for the position of leader.

If Ning Yi doesn't mention it, and others don't mention it, then the matter is still under the water. Although everyone understands it, at least they haven't made it clear.

But once Ning Yi mentioned it, the nature changed.

So it can't be mentioned, at least not by Ning Yi.

"Hey" Ning Yi sighed, feeling a headache, "Although Love also understood that I was only for the game at that time, he would definitely feel uncomfortable and have ideas. What's more, I did that and won the game, yes What I helped the team win was that I made key three-pointers. Others will remember me, but not him. Others will compare me with him and feel that I am better than him. Although the game is won, but happy In Fu's heart, I'm afraid I won't be so happy."

In the past few days, Ning Yi has been having a headache about this matter.

It has only been a few months since he entered the Timberwolves. Speaking of which, Ning Yi is still a rookie. He has never considered whether to be the leader of the team.

This time it just coincided with the meeting.

Ning Yi talked to Adelman, but Adelman didn't give any good answers. After all, Adelman is the coach of the team, and it's really hard to say anything in the middle.

"Hey, why did I forget Brother Yao?" Ning Yi slapped his head, Yao Ming is his good teacher and helpful friend, he even took out his mobile phone, ready to call Yao Ming.

At this moment, the phone rang.

Ning Yi was in a daze, he was about to call Yao Ming, but Yao Ming called first, he quickly pressed to answer: "Brother Yao, I was about to call you, it seems that we have a good understanding."

"Young poor." Yao Ming smiled and said, "Speaking seriously, are you still in Minneapolis?"

"Yes." Ning Yi said: "Fly to San Antonio in the afternoon."

"Well, I'm in Minneapolis now, McGrady and I come out to have a meal together." Yao Ming gave Ning Yi the address and hung up the phone.

Half an hour later, Ning Yi saw Yao Ming and Mai Di.

After the last All-Star Game, Ning Yi had a meal with Yao Ming and McGrady, and also asked McGrady for some tips. Ning Yi hadn't seen McGrady since then.

This time, Ning Yi was surprised that both Yao Ming and McGrady came to Minneapolis.

"Brother Yao, McGrady, why are you here?" Ning Yi sat down and asked with a smile.

"Half of it is business, and half is because of you." Yao Ming smiled and said, "The main thing is business, and the second is you, haha"

Ning Yi didn't mind either, the three ordered and chatted while eating.

The three talked about the tie-break between the Timberwolves and the Rockets. McGrady was full of praise for Ning Yi's performance, and Ning Yi felt embarrassed when he praised it.

Speaking of this, Ning Yi just took the opportunity to ask Yao Ming for help. He and Le Fu saw that the relationship was very wrong, and they had to play the Spurs later.

"I've thought about your question for you a long time ago." Yao Ming feigned anger: "The reason why I called you out today is to talk to you about this matter. I found out when you played the seventh game. Waiting for you to find me. Hey, it's good for you, you don't treat me as a friend in your relationship, and you haven't called me all this time. "

Ning Yi hurriedly waved his hand: "No, am I inexperienced? I'm young. No, I was just about to ask Brother Yao for advice today, so you called first."

Yao Ming laughed and cursed, but he was not really angry, and said, "This matter is actually not as serious as you think."

Ning Yi was taken aback, not knowing why.

Yao Ming continued: "Frankly speaking, Love does not have outstanding leadership qualities. There is no doubt about his personal ability, but I do not approve of his leadership ability. So at the last moment of the seventh game, he did not express anything, but instead You stood up. At that time, no matter what you said, whether it was right or wrong, as the team leader, you had to say it, because you had to keep the morale of the army and not mess it up. Love didn’t do that, but you did.”

"Others may think that you have exceeded your authority, but I think that you are more suitable to be a leader than Le Fu." Yao Ming looked at Ning Yi and said seriously.