The Way of the Center

It's another summer, and the world is in another round of frenzy.

But in Portland, even without the beautiful beaches and hot bikini beauties, it's just as hot as a city like Los Angeles.

This is neither an entertainment paradise nor a fashion capital. But because of one thing, people from all over the world gather here. This thing is basketball.

The poster of the game between the Spurs and the Trail Blazers, the enthusiastic fans of the two teams, the huge number of media groups, and of course, the best players!

Even a senior reporter like Wu Hua felt such a fanatical atmosphere for the first time. He has been traveling with An Jie for so many years, and he has never seen a game that has become the center of the world's attention before the game like today.

Duncan and Angie, the Spurs and the Trail Blazers, the old generation and the new era. All these exciting labels can be attached to this series.

"Sir, I can only go here. From the front, it looks like I can't go through it." Just when Wu Hua was distracted, the taxi driver turned around and smiled apologetically.

Wu Hua looked through the windshield, and the road to the rose garden was full of long queues made up of vehicles. The most frightening thing was that this "long dragon" was motionless and completely blocked. Presumably the underground parking lot in Rose Garden is already full.

"I have never seen such a scene in the Rose Garden, and I am too lazy to drive tonight. Sir, I think you look like a Chinese, and you also came to the Rose Garden to watch football?" The taxi driver took advantage of the traffic jam , chatted with Wu Hua.

"Yes, I came to see An. I'm curious, what kind of guy is An in the hearts of the citizens of Portland?" Wu Hua didn't tell the other party that he was An Jie's follower, but he rushed unknowingly. The other party raised a question. It's an occupational disease.

"In our hearts, Ann is not from China at all. He is the son of Portland, he is our next-door neighbor. Portland is not even complete without Ann. He is the symbol of the city that is torn apart,

Mentioning Ann when chatting with passengers will definitely bring the relationship between the two closer quickly. I hope this guy can play in Portland until his retirement and never leave. "The taxi driver looked at the poster hanging outside the Rose Garden from a distance. Wu Hua never expected that An Jie would have such a high status in the hearts of people in Portland.

"Okay, thank you buddy. I'll get off here, and you go home as soon as possible. After all, the race will start soon." Wu Hua handed the fare to the driver and signaled that the other party didn't need change. . After that, Wu Hua joined the crowd and rushed towards the rose garden.

"O! M! G!" Lillard looked at the scene off the court from the team bus, and the whole person was taken aback.

Although today is the home court of the Trail Blazers, the team arranged for the players to gather together before going to the Rose Garden together. At first Lillard felt that Orsi was too neurotic, but now it seems that if he hadn't been with the team, Lillard might not be able to squeeze into the court until the end of the game.

"What's the matter, Damien, let me tell you, if you are soft in the game, you will lose face in front of so many people! Play hard and let Tony Parker know that his little sports car should be retired." Calder didn't miss an opportunity to motivate his players. The game reached the level of the Western Conference Finals, not only the skills and tactics, but the psychology of the players is also an important factor that affects the trend of the game.

Seeing Lillard gearing up, An Jie shook his head and smiled. With Ricard here, he, the team leader, is also a lot easier. Now he doesn't have to worry about the state of his teammates, playing his game well is the only thing Anjie needs to do.

Looking at the fans cheering on both sides of the road, An Jie felt full of strength. They love themselves, they look up to themselves. Most importantly, they trust themselves.

This group of guys is eager for Anjie to bring honor to Portland, and disappointment, which has never been Anjie's style of doing things.

So now not only a rookie like Lillard, but even an "old fritter" like Anjie, who has experienced the Western Conference Finals for the second time, is trembling and feeling excited.

But for the Spurs on the other side, the atmosphere is completely different.

GDP is a victorious team, and Duncan and Popovich already have four championship rings in their hands. What kind of scene has this group of guys never seen? The Western Conference finals, just a small ostentation.

Not only Duncan and Popovich, but even young people like Leonard in the Spurs have not changed their expressions at all because of the current atmosphere.

This is the Spurs, this is Popovich's championship harvest team. Calmness and enthusiasm, the confrontation between ice and fire, it is no wonder that this Western Conference Finals will attract so much attention. Because the quality of this game is definitely not worse than the finals!

The players of the two teams arrived at their respective locker rooms almost at the same time, and they began to hurry up and change their jerseys. Ricard and Popovich emphasized today's precautions during the players' changing clothes.

"The Cavaliers and LeBron were just like the current Trail Blazers and Ann. They were both boasted as the number one in the league, they were favored by countless people, and they were regarded as models of new forces. But the result? We defeated the Cavaliers and defeated them. Overtake LeBron and win the championship! This time, there will be no deviation in the result!" Popovich's yelling even overwhelmed the noise outside the locker room.

"The Spurs are nothing more than a team of old bones! Give them a kick in the ass and let these sons of bitches know that there is no distinction between seniority and seniority in this league, only the weak and the strong!" Ricard was as violent as ever. swearing.

"The Spurs who eliminated the Nuggets and Thunder are definitely the most difficult opponents the Trail Blazers have encountered since the playoffs. The Spurs have a very healthy lineup this season. GDP can play, Leonard, Danny Green Waiting for the rise of young players has also brought the strength of the Spurs to a higher level. Looking at the fanatic Shaq on the scene, I dare say this is the most popular game so far this season." Kenny wearing headphones Smith had to shout into the microphone to make sure his voice was heard by the fans in front of the TV.

"The biggest problem for the Spurs is in the paint, and the Trail Blazers are the best at repairing the problems in the paint. No matter how good the Spurs have been in the past, they will be in danger this time. I am looking forward to the big battle between the two sides, and Anna can't get carried away , MVP is not uncommon for the Spurs!" O'Neal also expressed his views on the game.

As soon as O'Neill finished speaking, all the lights at the scene were dimmed. Suddenly, the noise at the scene seemed to double. A spotlight went down, and the person standing in the middle of the court was the famous young singer Tiffany Giardina, who was about to sing the American national anthem for everyone. At the same time, the players quietly walked into the bench in the dark, preparing for the appearance ceremony later.

Giardina's trip is not just to make money, she also hopes to cheer for Anjie, an old friend, in the Western Conference Finals.

Seeing so many fans shouting frantically for Anjie, Giardina thought of the young boy who was in the Thunder back then. At this moment, it is really difficult for her to connect the two people together.

In the clear and moving voice of Giardina, the ceremony ended with the playing of the national anthem. The Spurs players came on stage one by one, and the DJ on the scene chanted those pale names without emotion.

After the Spurs' starters were introduced, the voices of the Rose Garden grew louder and louder. O'Neill felt that even through the earphones, his eardrums were about to be shattered.

The big screen at the scene suddenly lit up, and there were highlights of Lillard's season on it. A strong rhythm sounded, and the spotlight ran from the Spurs bench to Lillard. The live DJ grabs the microphone, ready to shout.

"Playing point guard, from Oakland, CA, No. 0, our Rookie of the Year, Damien~~~ Lillard!"

Lillard high-fives everyone, then runs to the hoop and salutes the stands.

"Shooting guard, graduated from Marquette University, number two, Wesley "Bullseye" Matthews!" The live DJ put Matthews' nickname in the middle of his name.

Matthews followed the DJ's yelling and made the action of drawing a bow and shooting an arrow. This hard-working three-point shooter will never let Popovich worry.

"At small forward, Portland's offensive captain, let's welcome No. 9, Andre~~~Iguodala!"

Iguodala touched shoulders with Matthews and Lillard who had already appeared. Iguodala had already "resurrected" in the Western Conference semifinals. In the Western Conference Finals, he had no reason to back down.

"Starting power forward, Portland's self-cultivated super insider, No. 12, LaMarcus~~~Aldridge!"

When Aldridge was called, the cheers were several times louder than before. But everyone knows that the real climax has not yet begun.

"Boom!" The sound of drums sounded, and the audience went dark again. After that, the big screen gradually glowed with light. Take a closer look, it's a picture of a talent show

"With the 12th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft, the Sacramento Kings chose...Anjie from Iowa State University!" The beginning of Anjie's career was shown in front of everyone.

"Another dunk! Whoa, what kind of power is in this skinny kid!"

"Block Duncan! He did it! He did it! The Thunder won, AJ, AJ beat Tim!"

"MVP of the rookie game, this award must go to An."

"Let's congratulate him for winning the Best Rookie Award!"

"The MVP of the Asian Championships! Young An, let your first match in the international arena come to a perfect end!"

"Incredible shooting! Is this really a center!?"

"Best Defensive Player, well deserved!"

The bright moments of An Jie's career kept flashing on the big screen. Finally, the three letters appeared on the big screen, and the cheers on the scene also reached its climax. There is no doubt that those three letters are MVP!

"The starting center, the butcher of Portland, the people's hero, the symbol of the tearing city, the real MVP! From China..." DJ paused, preparing for the tearing shout later.

"Ann~~~~~~~~~Jie~~~~~~~~"

"Boom!" The roof of the Rose Garden seemed to be toppled by the sound. Everyone stood up and cheered, welcoming their MVP to the stage!

The lights were turned on, and An Jie stepped into the stadium amidst the applause of everyone. He had a fierce look on his face, he gritted his teeth, and all the muscles in his body were tense.

This guy has already entered the battle mode, and the fanatical atmosphere allows An Jie to show his most primitive bestiality!

He and Splitter stand on the middle circle, ready to jump the ball. Looking at Split's face, An Jie shook his head.

"They should find a stronger person!" An Jie said to Split without hesitation. Split looked very embarrassed, he really met a nasty guy!

"This is CCTV."

"Hi everyone, this is Tencent Sports!"

"Sina Live!"

"We are ESPN!"

"T.nt will bring you the complete live broadcast of this match."

"Sky Sports, hello, viewers and friends."

"I'm waiting for you at CBS!"

...Countless TV stations pointed their cameras at the venue, and everyone held their breath.

"Beep!" The referee whistled and threw the basketball into the air. Anjie and Splitter leaped high, their arms criss-crossed around the basketball.

Wu Hua presses the shutter to capture this moment. He finally caught up with the game by trotting. This battle, which is comparable to the finals, is absolutely not to be missed!

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