During this period, the NBA officially announced the winners of major awards for the season.
A white center from Europe——
Nikola Jokic beat Curry and Embiid to become the most valuable player of the NBA regular season.
This guy is really fierce!
Can score, grab rebounds, and most importantly, connect the team.
He can be described as a modern magician!
Although they were ruthlessly swept by the Suns in the second round of the playoffs.
but,
The Nuggets lost, Jokic didn't!
This season’s Defensive Player of the Year——
Eiffel Tower from France, Rudy Gobert.
Bai Qiang really hopes to have a battle with this DPOY:
French Eiffel Tower VS Asian Warcraft!
If the Jazz can stand out in the Western Conference and reach the finals stage,
Then, Bai Qiang still has a chance to face off against Gobert.
The winner of the Rookie of the Year award is a young player from the Hornets——
LaMelo Ball.
Known as "Three Balls".
Best Rookie, you have nothing to show off!
No matter how awesome the three-ball game is, what's the use?
The Hornets didn't even make the playoffs and went home to fish early.
On the other hand, Bai Qiang, the loser,
They have been making great progress all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Most Improved Player Award went to the Knicks’ star——
Julius Randle was honored.
Even though I won the award, there is nothing much to say.
The Hawks eliminated the Knicks in the first round.
The Knicks' hope depends on Brooklyn!
The Sixth Man of the Year is Jordan Clarkson.
Players from Asia too.
he,
Asia’s strongest point guard;
Bai Qiang,
Asia's strongest center.
If they meet by chance in the World Cup, the Philippines will be the Chinese team's strongest opponent in the Asian division.
…
For the next five days, Bai Qiang has been training in the gym.
He practices shooting, dribbling and defense every day, working hard to improve his skills and physical fitness.
In training, he kept sweating profusely and sometimes got injured, but he never gave up.
He knows that only through continuous hard work and dedication can he win the game.
At the same time, Harden also began to participate in rehabilitation training.
His injury has almost recovered, but to make sure nothing goes wrong, he decided to come back in the Eastern Conference Finals.
He does a variety of training every day, including aerobics, strength training and swimming.
His body gradually recovered and he became more and more confident.
On the last day of training, Coach Vaughn arranged a scrimmage.
The players were divided into two teams and had a fierce competition.
During the competition, Bai Qiang showed an outstanding performance.
His constant breakthroughs, shooting and defense have made him one of the team's important scoring points.
At the same time, Harden also showed his leadership charisma during the game.
He constantly encourages his teammates to maintain their confidence and fighting spirit.
This training match not only improved the tacit understanding between the players, but also discovered players with potential.
The intensity of the playoffs is crazy.
Coach Vaughn decided to give the starters some rest during the game.
He constantly adjusts the lineup so that the players can be at their best during the game.
As the competition progresses, the final teams for each station and district are gradually announced.
Western Theater:
The Clippers lived up to expectations.
They once again came back from 0-2 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
Their opponent is the Phoenix Suns.
This is a strong showdown!
The Big Three of the Suns, Booker, Paul and Ayton.
Clippers twin stars, Leonard and George.
Let’s wait and see who is better!
Eastern Division:
The Nets defeated the Bucks early and are waiting for their opponents in the next round.
The Hawks and 76ers reached the tiebreaker.
finally,
With Embiid's superb performance, Philadelphia had the last laugh.
but,
In this series, the 76ers exposed their fatal flaws.
Starting point guard, Simmons' shooting!
As the No. 1 pick in the NBA, his physical talent is impeccable.
But as a defender, his shooting is deadly!
Against the Hawks, he averaged less than 10 points per game.
Only defense, no offense!
Shooting, he's worse than Alphabet.
…
The camera cuts to the Nets locker room.
Coach Vaughn stood in front of the blackboard and drew the 76 team's starting lineup.
He pointed to Simmons' position and said:
"Ben Simmons, this guy can't shoot. We just need to shrink the defense and let him shoot. Don't let him rush. When he rushes, it's a dunk."
Bai Qiang, Durant and Harden sat in the front row, listening to Coach Vaughn's explanation and nodding frequently.
"As for the other players on the 76 team, everyone should know how to defend. The key is to shrink, interfere, and rotate positions."
When Vaughn pointed to Embiid, he turned to look at Bai Qiang.
"Bai, I'll leave this guy to you."
"Don't worry, coach!"
Bai Qiang replied disapprovingly.
"Bai, don't be careless. Joe is a very good center. He has rich scoring ability and can make a difference both inside and outside. You have to exert a hundred times more energy to restrict him!"
Coach Vaughn warned again.
Bai Qiang stood up, walked to the coach, and stretched out his hand.
"Coach, don't worry! I will guard him to death!"
Coach Vaughn looked at the confident young man in front of him and couldn't help but sigh.
This young man from China is really becoming more and more mature!
…
June 24, 2021.
The Barclays Center welcomes its opponent in the conference finals——
Philadelphia 76ers.
On the eve of the game, all major media in the country were hyping up the Eastern Conference finals.
They portray Embiid as an all-powerful superstar, as if he is the best center in the league.
And Bai Qiang,
He is described as an ordinary Asian small center.
His performance was deliberately ignored and downplayed.
"Embiid is one of the best centers in the league with excellent scoring and defensive abilities."
"Bai Qiang is just an ordinary Asian center. His performance cannot be compared with Embiid."
"Embid is the future of the Philadelphia 76ers, while Bai Qiang is just a role player for the Nets."
"The suspense of the outcome of this game has been announced. Embiid will lead the 76ers to defeat the Nets."
ESPN live room.
Buckley nodded in agreement: "That's right, Smith. Bai is very strong, but Joe is even stronger!"
As well-known commentators, Smith and Barkley's insights also aroused heated discussions among the audience.
Both Smith and Charles think Joe is the stronger center!
"Charles, how do you think this series will go?"
Smith turned to Buckley and asked.
"Man, the Nets can win two games at most!"
Buckley replied confidently.
Later, he continued his analysis:
“The Nets have two superstars in Kevin and James, but their role players are average.
The Philadelphia 76ers have great players like Joe and Ben. Taken together, the Philadelphia 76ers have a better chance of winning. "
After all, Barkley is also a star of the 76ers.
There is nothing wrong with supporting the home team!
The camera cuts back to the Barclays Center.
Bai Qiang was sitting on the bench, lowering his head and meditating.
ESPN's frontline reporter hurriedly walked up to Bai Qiang.
After she elaborated on Buckley and Smith’s arguments, she asked:
"Bai, what do you think of this?"
Bai Qiang shook his head disdainfully and said, "They don't understand football at all!"
He looked up at the reporter and said:
"Ask them, can Joe guard against me, or can I guard against Joe?"
"When the game is over, they will know who is the real strongest center!"
The reporter was stunned.
He didn't expect this young man from China to be so confident.
Does he really have the strength to compete with Embiid?
