The Way of the Center

"Only the championship is worthy of the MVP!" An Jie's words at the awards ceremony were directly quoted by many media as headlines. This has become Anjie's famous saying, and countless fans are looking forward to the next series with Anjie's "ruthless words".

But in the eyes of the San Antonio media, Angie's words meant that he didn't take the Spurs seriously.

What championship, the Trail Blazers are a team that has just advanced to the Western Conference Finals. To mention the championship, at least you have to pass the Spurs first.

The media in San Antonio used the fact that An Jie won the MVP to make a lot of hype, and successfully made An Jie the public enemy of San Antonio.

That's the vibe of the playoffs, and in this all-or-nothing environment, you can't expect the road fans to be nice to you.

The media in San Antonio obviously wanted to make trouble, and people were very concerned about An Jie's views on this incident. But when the reporters were ready to approach the Rose Garden with long guns and short guns, they learned from the security guard that Ricard had canceled all media day arrangements and concentrated on preparing for the Western Conference Finals.

"Coach Ricard has no right to do this! The league stipulates that a pre-arranged media day is a mandatory requirement. Whether Coach Ricard is willing or not, we have the right to shoot the training screen of the Trail Blazers." An experienced The black journalists were not easily dismissed by the security guards.

"I don't know about that. Coach Ricard said that there are still press conferences. It's just that he doesn't want the players' training to be interfered with." The security guard spread his hands innocently, and the group of reporters also vented their anger.

"It's alright, alright, it would be nice to have a press conference. After all, An Jie won the MVP yesterday, Ricard would not be so stupid as to let An Jie disappear from the media at this time." The reporters also made Compromise, it's okay not to shoot the training screen, after all, they are here for An Jie.

At the same time, in the training field, Anjie, who was waiting for the reporters, was training in low-post defense under the guidance of Divac.

Even though An Jie has won the best defensive player award for two consecutive years,

But in Divac's view, Anjie's defensive ability still has room for improvement. Especially when Anjie faced Duncan, Divac felt that it was more necessary to say something to Anjie alone.

"I know you just won the MVP yesterday, and you are indeed the best player in the regular season. But don't forget, Tim Duncan did everything you did ten years ago, and it's consecutive Twice. This guy will score in ways you don't expect. In the Western Conference Finals, Duncan will be resurrected and become the same as when he was young! Don't use the experience of dealing with LaMarcus and Mark to deal with Tim, otherwise You will regret it." Divac was behind An Jie while guiding An Jie's defensive movements, while chattering in An Jie's ear.

Even so, An Jie wasn't impatient at all. Although Anjie has beaten the Spurs many times since joining the league. Even Anjie's several classic lore in his career were obtained against the Spurs.

But the terrifying strength displayed by the Spurs in the playoffs has gone beyond the scope of the regular season. Whether it is Popovich or GDP, they are very clear about what to do in the playoffs.

"Yes, that's it. Don't let me enter the penalty area, put pressure on me from the beginning to the end. Don't play those clever tricks with Duncan. This guy has been in the league for so many years. He has seen all kinds of tricks. Head-to-head Confront him head-on! This is the only way to restrain him!" Divac suddenly pushed hard, turned and hooked. There is no doubt that the ball was slapped away by An Jie, who judged accurately.

Divac nodded approvingly. Even though Anjie is already very strong, he still has a heart to learn. Perhaps, this is the most valuable thing about An Jie.

"What? What a damn press conference? Didn't I say that journalists are not allowed in today? They say that media day is a hard rule of the league? Damn, I also said that the only indicator of the Rose Garden is Ricard! Understood, tell those reporters to wait." Just when everyone was concentrating on training, Ricard's voice yelling at the mobile phone resounded through the audience.

Everyone stopped and stared at him, Ricard also searched among his players.

"Today is the media day, but none of you should be lazy and continue training. Derek, Jared, you two go to deal with it, this is a special rest time for veterans." Rickard picked the two oldest players in the team After all, for the old guys whose physical functions have fully degraded, they have nothing to practice. It is their main role to stabilize the team's rhythm during the game and bring experience to young players.

Perhaps when Fisher and Jared Jeffries walked into the media reception room later, there would be countless mouths scolding him behind Ricard's back. But so what? Ricard now only cares about the quality of the team's training.

"Why are you staring at me? Are you envious of Derek and Jared? Keep practicing!"

Ricard's words were like a switch. In an instant, the training ground became noisy again, and everyone was devoted to training.

The mighty Spurs did not scare the Blazers, because the alluring scent of the championship award has made everyone in the Blazers crazy.

They don't care if they are facing the Spurs, Duncan, or the legendary GDP. An Jie didn't care if he just won the MVP yesterday, or if he should show his face in front of the media.

Now everyone in the Trail Blazers has only one thing on their minds: beat the Spurs, reach the finals, win the trophy, and enjoy the worship!

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"Fuck Rickard!" A reporter heard movement at the door, and immediately raised his camera, ready to take pictures of An Jie, the new MVP.

However, to his surprise, it was not Anjie who walked in from the door, not even Aldridge and Lillard.

Derek Fisher and Jared Jeffries, who hadn't played for a long time and was almost forgotten by people, sat on the podium. "Today, the two of us will attend this press conference. If you have any questions, feel free to ask."

Fisher and Jeffries are indeed veterans. These two guys who came here at the critical moment looked at the reporters who were blushing with anger, but they didn't respond at all, and they still sat on the podium and waited expressionlessly. problem arises.

"Damn it, I knew it would be better to go to the airport and wait for the Spurs." The reporters shook their heads, what else could they do? Ricard's attitude is very clear, he just doesn't want you to interview him. Sue Ricard? At best, this guy would be fined. After all, the league must take good care of a popular coach.

At the same time, at the Portland International Airport, the arrival of a flight excited the people waiting in the airport hall. The airport security and police immediately became tense as if they were facing a big enemy, and pushed the crowd aside to form a passage.

After a while, a group of tall people came one by one from the exit. The whole hall immediately became noisy, and most people were carrying cameras, taking pictures of the group of people non-stop.

"I didn't expect us to be so popular in Portland." Spurs young guard Danny Green waved to the reporters, while Duncan beside him still had that poker face, expressionless.

"Coach Popovich, what method are you going to use to limit Ann's performance!?"

"Ann threatened to snatch the O'Brien Cup this season. Do you think this MVP can pass the Spurs?"

"After Ann won the most valuable player award in the regular season, you must have a lot of opinions!?"

Popovich ignored reporters' questions. He was still at the forefront of the team and never stopped. Seeing Popovich like this, the rest of the Spurs did not dare to accept interviews from the media without authorization.

The reporters who were devastated in the Rose Garden would never have guessed that the situation at Portland International Airport is not much better. They can only admit that they are unlucky and have met two coaches who don't like to see the media the most.

When all the Spurs walked out of the airport and once again saw the building with the huge poster of Anjie, Danny Green observed that Duncan's face seemed to twitch.

The posters here are different from the last time the Spurs came to Portland.

Angie, wearing a Trail Blazers home jersey, held the ball with both hands in front of his chest, his head lifted slightly, looking arrogant.

The background of the entire poster is one of the main colors of the Trail Blazers, dark red. And on this poster, there are only three letters behind An Jie - MVP!

"Tim! What's wrong with you!?" Popovich yelled when he saw that Duncan refused to get in the car for a long time.

Duncan turned his eyes away from the poster and stepped up the steps of the team bus in silence. The Trail Blazers spent a lot of money to get such an advertising space near the airport, but this can't scare the Spurs!

Does An Jie have the heart of a champion? The blood of the Spurs is still the blood of the champions!

The most peak matchup in the West, after 24 hours, Duncan and Anjie will not make each other feel better!

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