Jim Paxson was not in a hurry to dial Bird's number. His family background taught him to stay calm at important moments.
Su Xi and his team are more calm than him.
In San Antonio, LeBron James completely takes over the ball. Suhi didn't fight or grab, he just kept tracking and defending Tony Parker and Ginobili. One of the two was extremely fast, the other was agile and changeable. Suxi's defensive effect was not very good, but he was happy with it. Especially when James couldn't guard Ginobili, Suhi almost jumped to guard the Argentinian.
Because Ginobili's coordination ability is so strong and his flexibility is amazing. This is one of the few NBA players whose flexibility talent Su Xi feels has entered the super realm.
Su Xi benefited greatly from playing against him, and his super coordination talent increased by two points to 88. Although among the top defenders, 88 points of coordination talent is not very good, but it is enough for Su Xi to improve his breakthrough control and the stability of his shots after confrontation.
The Cavaliers suffered a big defeat in San Antonio, but LeBron James won praise for it. He scored 29 points, 10 assists, 12 rebounds and 2 steals.
Although he lost the game, Popovich praised him for winning the future.
Su Xi's performance in this game was mediocre. He only scored 7 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block.
This seems to prove Larry Bird's prediction. Su Xi performed so well before just because he occupied James' tactical position. When everything got back on track, he returned to where he should be.
Popovich evaluated Susi after the game. He said: "He is a good team player. Do you want me to evaluate him more? He didn't show more!"
"I don't think he and LeBron can be compared together. One is Jordan and the other is Pippen."
Popovich acted calmly.
This also made the public opinion in support of James on TV wild again, and Cleveland was also very happy. Some Ohio media even claimed there: Junior Suzy should recognize his status, just like tonight, that's fine.
O'Connor briefed Susie in Cleveland on Ohio's public opinion, and Susie laughed it off.
He no longer has much emotion toward Cleveland. They want the future, but Su Xi wants the present.
This is a fundamental contradiction.
Moreover, why are you pressing my head and asking me to be Pippen? Can't the competition be fair?
Su Xi doesn't like this game.
It was like Popovich went out of his way to find him after the game: "Would you like to come to San Antonio?"
Popovich is a different face in the media, but it is different in front of Su Xi.
The Spurs are a very good option for winning the championship. Duncan is already the number one power forward in history, and during the match, the elf automatically wakes up to remind Suzy that Duncan is the creator of acquired super talents, and he also has many super talents.
However, Su Xi and Walker have already formed a good relationship. Larry Bird has agreed to Suhi's contract change plan, which is full of sincerity.
If it were Popovich, he would definitely not be willing.
Therefore, he replied: "There is no such intention at the moment."
Popovich said: "I don't think you are the kind of player who is willing to give up to LeBron James. You deliberately gave the ball to him tonight. But you can't stand it for that long. You might as well offer a trade. I Would make Cleveland an offer they couldn't refuse."
Su Xi smiled and said nothing.
The conversation between the two ended here.
"What a good kid." Popovich looked at Su Xi's back and couldn't help but admire the assistant.
"Then you are still saying in the media that he is good for nothing." The assistant muttered softly.
"Oh, you are so naive." Popovich glanced at the young kid who came in through the back door and said, "I have no interest in LeBron James. I just treat it as a favor with a few compliments. But, Suzy the Sheep, I am He is really greedy, I will definitely suppress his market conditions."
The young assistant seemed to understand.
Leaving San Antonio, the Cavaliers headed to Dallas, the next stop was Memphis, and the next stop was Houston.
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LeBron James is a little depressed now. He suffered another defeat in Dallas. The Spurs only beat them by 15 points, and the Dallas people were not polite at all. The German tank surged all the way and scored 42 points, giving the Cavaliers a 28-point defeat.
Su Xi did not even start in this game.
This was what LeBron James suggested to the coaching staff. He originally thought that Su Xi would argue with him, and then he would negotiate with Su Xi and let him assist him.
In the end, Su Xi accepted it all, and he didn't protest.
But Carlos Boozer was very angry and yelled from the side: "What are you doing? Why do we put leaders who can win on the bench and those who can't win on the tactical starting point?"
Um?
James was furious.
However, it was hard for him to lose his temper with Boozer. Boozer is the third player he appointed. He and Boozer cooperate very well. Boozer's shooting ability, pick-and-roll ability and even backcourt rebounding ability are all the types he likes.
What makes him even more uncomfortable is that not only Boozer, but other players also have such thoughts.
This resistance ran rampant within the team.
No one likes to be suppressed by privilege. After all, most people in this world are 'little sheep', not the 'chosen ones'.
After a disastrous defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, the team quickly arrived in Memphis.
Su Xi still has no intention of standing up and arguing. He still trains hard every day, and everyone sees what he does.
Even Paul Sellars couldn't help but remind Jack: "Don't you think you should be doing more?"
He spoke to Su Xi privately.
He even hinted that as long as Su Xi stood up publicly, he would give Su Xi more ball rights even if he withstood the pressure from the boss and management.
Su Xi smiled and shook his head. He said, "This is good."
Then, in the Memphis game.
A very strange phenomenon occurred in the Cavaliers. As soon as Su Xi came on the court, the players handed Su Xi the rebound as soon as they got it, and quickly ran over to provide Su Xi with a screen and pick-and-roll.
LeBron James is like an isolated island on the court. His only role on the wing is to open up space.
Su Xi was very touched by the support from her teammates.
He led the team to launch a fierce attack, but the Grizzlies couldn't resist it. Su Xi entered the penalty area at the last moment and knocked Gasol away for a dunk that inspired the morale of the audience and sealed the victory.
Su Xi's goal ranked first among the five best goals of the night.
Su Xi was majestic. He played 27 minutes in this game and scored 13 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 block.
His second triple-double this season and led the team to stabilize the team's losing streak.
After the game, there was a lot of excitement in the locker room.
Tony Barty was so excited that he said, "This...this...this is what we...want...basketball! If we play as we did before, what's the difference between... playing badly?"
Everyone nodded.
The majority of the Cavaliers locker room supports Suhi.
The Chosen One was alone.
After all, first he ousted Ricky Davis, now he's suppressing Susie, and next... who knows who he might dislike?
Everyone is in danger.
This was a situation that James had never dreamed of. James was very angry and annoyed.
He called Goodwin many times and scolded Goodwin. After that night, he called the Cavaliers and became furious. He asked the team to do more and even threatened: either trade Suzy the Lamb or trade Al Son of Karen.
What a dramatic plot.
Before the draft, LeBron James 'required' the team to select Suhi, and he hasn't played for two months yet. It becomes another order: Su Xi must be traded.
Why is this so!
The Cavaliers management feels that things are changing.
On the bus to Houston, Carlos Boozer and Tony Barty were singing a strange Chinese song that they learned from some Kung Fu movie.
Su Xi couldn't understand it.
"Jack, it's the China Derby soon. Are you ready to dunk on Yao Ming? Let me tell you, Yao Ming is nothing special. Every time I beat him, my statistics are very good!"
Carlos Boozer said to Su Xi carelessly: "This time we all support you to get super data in Houston."
"Yes, Jack, you not only want to get super statistics, but also win. You want basketball fans around the world to know who is the strongest Chinese player!"
Tony Barty also joined in. They made the atmosphere very lively, and more than 70% of the people supported Su Xi.
After arriving in Houston, LeBron James finally found Su Xi. He knocked on Su Xi's door and wanted to have a showdown with Su Xi.
"Jack, how have I treated you since last year's NCAA Final Four?" LeBron James asked Susie.
"Very good." Su Xi replied.
"Then why do you want to hurt me like this?"
?
Su Xi frowned and said, "Have I hurt you? I have tried my best to avoid conflict with you."
"The Nike contract! The Pepsi-Cola contract! Jessica Alba's date! The KFC contract! And your comments about the buzzer beaters, triple doubles, and stealing the show after you bypassed me. You also had a relationship with Carlos Boozer You are too close, and they all support you..." James counted them out one by one: "The most important thing is that you actually followed Ricky Davis's instigation and came to snatch my power!"
His entire expression was twisted, and one could imagine how much anger these things had accumulated in his heart.
Su Xi looked at James who was so angry and so open, and he shook his head.
He suddenly felt very sad.
"Nike, Pepsi, and KFC are all commercial activities, just as Goodwin is actively operating for you. Why are you angry about this kind of thing? Didn't I follow your advice and increase the pressure on American and Chinese Internet companies? Investment? This is business.”
"As for those buzzer beaters, triple doubles, and comments, aren't they all part of the game? This is the way I play. I'm here to win. Does winning also make you embarrassed and angry?"
"And Abu, he has been my friend from the beginning. We trained together when we were in Los Angeles." Su Xi said: "Friend, do you understand?"
"What about Tony Barty? He's not the friend you met in Los Angeles, is he? Why did you encourage him to target me?" James shouted, and he said everything tonight.
Su Xi smiled bitterly and shook her head. He said: "Tony and I don't even have phone numbers. You are too suspicious. You are now like a groundhog holding a ball of pine cones and refusing to let go. If you don't let go, You can’t climb a tree with all these worries.”
"I don't need you to teach me how to do things. Why don't you explain what happened between you and Ricky Davis? You are still in contact now. You teamed up to deal with me. Unfortunately, I thought you were on my side. "James then yelled.
"I have nothing to do with him, LeBron." Susie said seriously: "Although I think it would be easier for the three of us to get closer to the championship if we didn't trade him."
"Hmph!" LeBron disagreed.
The two genius boys fell into silence.
After a while, LeBron raised his head and stared at Su Xi: "Jack, I give you one last chance. I can forget all the unpleasantness before and call the management immediately to withdraw the request. But, you must give me a Promise. You must promise to assist me with all your strength..."
"No need, LeBron." Su Xi stood up and said, "I won't make a promise to you, and I don't need you to give me a chance."
"hehe!"
James stood up. He was almost hysterical. He shouted in a low voice: "You really think so, you really want to replace me. Fortunately, I thought you were here to assist me."
"After the next game, I will resolutely apply for a trade. I thought we were equal, but obviously you don't think so. I am very disappointed." Su Xi told James.
"I'm disappointed too, Jack!"
James said: "But I won't let you play another game. Don't even think about being famous in the Chinese Derby!"
James walked out.
The two broke up unhappy.
Su Xi stared at the door for a long time. He suddenly remembered the night after the NCAA finals, when LeBron James and the Goodwin brothers knocked on his door with smiling faces.
The two pictures overlap each other, which is ridiculous.
Just then, Susie received a text message from Eric Goodwin. "Jack, I hope our relationship will not change because of LeBron. We are still willing to provide you with business services."
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(End of chapter)
