George Lynch sat slumped on the floor, his eyes dazed.
17.4 seconds ago, he just hit the key goal to help the team take the lead. They led by one point. He became the hero of the team. He instantly thought that his draft stock would rise after this game, and he would be selected with a higher pick and get more money.
But just 17.4 seconds later, a "shattering reversal" occurred.
He became the culprit of North Carolina's loss. He was knocked down in defense, and he watched helplessly as Meng Lang made a key shot.
North Carolina lost again!
This is not rap, this is RIP!
The painful feeling spread throughout the body, and the head of the nose became sore.
George couldn't suppress this emotion at all, until he cried loudly and completely lost control.
Next to him was Meng Lang, who was shouting "AKA North Carolina silencer" towards the camera.
The reporter's lens freezes this "ice and fire" scene.
ESPN's commentator this year is senior commentator Mike Breen. He is not a "venomous" commentator. He prefers to use some onomatopoeia to describe the pleasure of scoring a goal. But at this moment, looking at the crying Lynch and the flamboyant Meng Lang , watching the reporter record this shot, he said: "I think any team will have this scene in their mind before choosing Lynch."
He believed that this extremely stimulating photo would make headlines in at least thirty media outlets tomorrow!
It will be scattered across America for everyone to know.
Classic photos have a more explosive impact than words!
The ACC front office did not mourn for North Carolina for a moment. The next thing sent to the center of the court was:
ACC championship trophy!
Looking at the trophy in front of him, Old K showed a happy smile on his face.
Although it was more intense than expected, they still relied on Meng Lang's 0.01 second accurate kill to win the ACC championship trophy for the third consecutive year.
He was once again grateful that he had chosen to give Meng Lang a chance to try out.
At the same time, Meng Lang, who averaged 22.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game in the regular season, shot 48.6% from the field and 45.3% from three-point range, was selected as the ACC League's regular season MVP.
Grant Hill, who averaged 23.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.5 steals per game in the tournament, won the tournament MVP.
Duke's "Twin Stars" each receive an award, which is probably specially arranged by the ACC uniform team.
Tonight's final proved that these two people can't perform like this without the support of each other.
In other words, none of them has the ability to monopolize two awards. ——Reporting ideas from the "black man" media.
The Duke fans in the stands became more and more agitated as they watched the two men lift the MVP trophy one after another, cheering one after another. Of course, what makes them most excited is the ACC championship trophy in the center of the stage.
This is not just a championship trophy that symbolizes honor, it also means that they have a direct ticket to the national competition.
In the subsequent acceptance speech, Grant Hill originally wanted Meng Lang, who had completed a near-win, to speak as a representative, but Meng Lang knew very well what standing in that position meant, and he did not want to have too deep ties with Duke. When it comes to standing in the spotlight as the captain of the Duke Blue Devils, it's better to let Hill do it for him.
"I think that for us to get to this point, we must thank coach Mike, thank my teammates, especially Meng Lang, who pulled us back from the cliff, thank God, thank my parents, and thank Duke fans for their continued support. us……"
What stands out about Hill's speech is an official one.
Another reason why Meng Lang avoided speaking was that he didn't have that many people to thank.
“I’m very excited to win the ACC championship tonight, but what I want to say is that we all know what our goal is this season. This ACC championship trophy is just the beginning, and we will continue to do more in the future. Keep going through the tough March Madness until you get there!”
Duke fans' emotions reached a climax at this moment. This was what they wanted to hear most. What they wanted was never an ACC championship trophy, but a national championship trophy, Duke's "three consecutive championships". The glory of Super North Carolina is in this "March Madness"!
After Hill's speech ended, ribbons were once again flying over the arena, and "golden rain" began to fall.
Under the light, there were excited Duke's smiling faces.
In a place where the lights could not shine, Smith and the North Carolina players had not left yet. He deliberately kept everyone behind and witnessed the whole process of Duke lifting the ACC championship trophy.
He didn't say a word during this time.
After Hill spoke, his penetrating gaze swept over every North Carolina player, especially when he made eye contact with George Lynch, he stayed for a second longer.
George Lynch, who was crying loudly, had regained his senses. Except for his red eyes, no one could tell that he had just cried a lot.
"Remember the bad feeling now, kids, we may still meet Duke in the national competition. I hope you remember the pain of losing now and repay it twice as much when the time comes. Losing the game does not mean we lost, Compromise and give up, then you really lose! I believe that the next time we meet, we will be the ones leaving the stadium with a smile!"
This is not only Smith's attitude when facing the North Carolina players, but also his attitude when facing reporters:
"We lost the most critical goal. Before this goal, I gave my kids full marks, but because of this most critical goal, they could only score 0 points. This is the NCAA. No one knows What will happen in the next second, they will learn a lot from this game. Fortunately, we are not over this season yet. I look forward to our performance in the national competition. Everything is the best arrangement!"
At this moment, the charisma of North Carolina's famous coach was on full display.
Meng Lang was also being interviewed at the same time. As tonight's killer, he was the biggest focus after the game. The reporters surrounding him almost packed the locker room.
Duke's team leader had to discuss with the Hornets' management and arrange a special interview room for Meng Lang.
That room happened to be the room usually used by Hornets players for interviews.
"I seem to have entered the NBA."
Meng Lang's joke made the reporters in the audience shine. Someone immediately asked: "Meng, at the end of this season, will you directly participate in the draft?"
This is not the first time a reporter has asked this question.
As Meng Lang gradually secures the 15th pick in the first round - after this game, Meng Lang believes that his name will appear in the lottery. ——More and more reporters began to ask the same question:
Meng Lang, when will you participate in the draft?
Meng Lang had the answer to this question before the start of the new season.
But he doesn't plan to announce it until the end of the season.
Announcement of this answer on the stage of the national competition finals will be even more popular.
And there is...
He doesn't want to affect his or his teammates' condition so that they encounter any surprises on the way to winning the championship.
The reporters, scouts and some agents are already crazy now. If he officially announces the news, these guys will undoubtedly be even crazier.
"Let us discuss this issue after the national competition."
Meng Lang's simple response made the reporters realize that he did not want to answer this question.
It doesn't matter, that's not the only problem they have anyway.
Immediately, a second reporter stood up: "Meng, do you think your 0.01-second buzzer-beating goal tonight against North Carolina was a better shot, or Laettner's buzzer-beater in last year's final?" "
Frankly speaking, Meng Lang's victory tonight cannot reach that level, because this is only the ACC championship. Even if Duke loses tonight, with their regular season record, they can still become the ACC champion in the subsequent selection of the organizing committee. A member of the national competition, but his seeding is not that high.
Laettner's buzzer-beater had a different meaning. It actually won Duke a national championship trophy.
The reporter's intention to stir up trouble with this question is very obvious.
Meng Lang pretended not to notice this and said sarcastically: "That was the masterpiece of Laettner's career, a famous scene that he had been holding back for four years in college, but tonight... I just hit a simple mid-range shot." , this will definitely not be the masterpiece of my college career!”
Leitner had such a bad impression on him that Meng Lang could never ridicule him too many times.
The reporter’s question to Old K also came to the last moment:
"Last question, you once said Christian was your son, so after tonight, will Meng Lang be your other son?"
Old K shook his head. Meng Lang always gave him a safe and reliable feeling when his "son" asked him to "wipe his butt". He smiled and said, "No, I feel differently about Meng Lang. If I have a daughter, I will marry her to him. He is so reassuring!"
