Normally, there are only a dozen reporters interviewing after a game, but today, more than fifty reporters poured into the interview hall, making the hall packed.
Lu Yao was quite calm. He sat in the front, greeted reporters and joked.
"Are you really a sports reporter? Have you never seen a decisive victory?" Lu Yao's joke caused the reporters on the scene to laugh wildly.
A reporter asked: "Mr. Lu Yao, you had many opportunities to take action in the final attack. Why did you wait until the end?"
Lu Yao shrugged and continued to answer humorously: "Because I don't want to play overtime, and I don't want to lose, it's that simple!"
What is confidence? This is confidence!
The reporters applauded again. Lu Yao's answer was wonderful.
Another reporter rushed to ask: "Mr. Lu Yao, the Thunder did not have Durant and Westbrook in today's game, so what changes have been made in their playing style?"
Lu Yao thought for a while and replied slowly: "Durant and Westbrook are the absolute core of our Thunder. With them, there will be many offensive points, but without them, we can only try our best to make up for it in other aspects!"
He did not belittle Young Master Dewey, but also praised and affirmed the players who played today. His emotional intelligence is unmatched.
Another female reporter asked: "Mr. Lu Yao, if today's game reaches the final stage and Durant and you are both present, which one of you will take the last shot?"
This question is very sharp and a bit provocative.
Lu Yao could tell something was wrong, and the smile on his face disappeared.
But he didn't quarrel with reporters, because this is his job, and he will inevitably ask questions that fans are concerned about.
Fans like to imagine some conflicts and stories between stars, and even dramas about palace battles.
It is estimated that the stars felt baffled when they saw it.
Lu Yao snorted and replied calmly: "Durant is the absolute core of our Thunder, and he is also the star of four scoring champions. If he is here, there is a high probability that he will be allowed to shoot."
This answer is also full marks, which makes those who want to provoke internal conflicts in the Thunder give up.
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After the game, Lu Yao's agent Rich Paul's cell phone was almost exploded.
Not only some big international brands are looking for Lu Yao to cooperate, but many potential brands also want Lu Yao to endorse.
For example, some sports brands in China want to cooperate with Lu Yao.
Rich Paul had no choice but to mute his cell phone and then called Lu Yao from another number.
"Lu Yao, your killer performance last night was so great. Your popularity has soared. My phone has been flooded with calls."
Lu Yao had long expected that the NBA was originally a commercial league, and the commercial value of its stars was very high.
If you are playing so well, it is normal for your business value to increase.
"Please help me select a few, no more than five."
Richie Paul knows Lu Yao's temper. He prefers to do without anything, and the same goes for endorsements.
"Okay, then I will help you choose. Don't worry, they are definitely brands that are suitable for you!"
Lu Yao still trusted Rich Paul and left the matter to him without asking any questions.
With his understanding of Rich Paul, he would never let him suffer.
After defeating the Warriors, the Thunder's ranking has risen again, reaching second place in the Western Conference.
Although the Warriors lost, they are still first in the Western Conference. After all, the Warriors have been very strong since the start of the regular season.
But the gap between the two teams is no longer that big, only three and a half games difference.
The Thunder also completed their 21st consecutive victory.
This is something the Thunder have not done in more than ten seasons.
Lu Yao is also far ahead in the MVP rankings, and no one can shake him.
Some people thought that Curry was better than Lu Yao before. They believed that Curry brought the Warriors to the first place in the league and deserved the MVP.
But after this game, no one questioned Lu Yao anymore.
Because Lu Yao scored 47 points in this game, while Curry only scored 36 points. In addition, Lu Yao also had higher rebounds and assists than Curry.
Therefore, Lu Yao's MVP is more stable.
James in the Eastern Conference also performs well and is very comprehensive, and the Cavaliers are currently No. 1 in the Eastern Conference.
But the Cavaliers, who are number one in the East, can only be ranked fourth in the West.
The Warriors, Thunder, and Spurs all have higher winning rates than the Cavaliers.
Therefore, James can only rank third on the MVP list.
However, many James fans are unconvinced and believe that James can defeat the Thunder because in the 2012 Finals, the Heat's Big Three defeated the Thunder's three young men.
On the Hupu forum, many James fans are attacking Lu Yao, thinking that he is overrated and is just lucky.
Think about it, the Thunder have Westbrook and Durant, are the others important?
But everyone who has watched the game knows that Lu Yao is the Thunder's thickest thigh!
Especially when Dewey was absent, Lu Yao killed the Warriors and slapped those trolls in the face.
Fans are looking forward to a meeting between the Thunder and the Cavaliers.
Fortunately, the schedule is very impressive. Before the All-Star Game, the Thunder will go to the Cavaliers' home court to challenge the Cavaliers' new Big Three!
But that was a week later, and now the Thunder have to consider their next strong opponent——
Away game against the Los Angeles Clippers!
The Clippers have become stronger every year since Paul joined, with excellent offense and defense, and a gorgeous style of play.
Although fans are laughing about that joke, Paul has never touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals.
But players all know that the Clippers are a very strong team and very resilient.
No matter who encounters the Clippers, they are not sure of crossing over!
So in the next game, not all fans are optimistic about the Thunder, but slightly more optimistic about the Clippers.
It stands to reason that the Thunder have just defeated the Warriors and should not be afraid of any team.
But what some fans say makes sense. The Clippers' players and style of play are very good against the Thunder.
For example, at the center position, Jordan's jumping and speed are among the top in the league.
And Paul's organization is better than Westbrook's.
Of course, Westbrook also has strong impact, but in a strong dialogue, Paul is more stable.
Lu Yao was deeply impressed by the Clippers because the first game he traveled through time was against the Clippers.
Although the Clippers were stunned in that game, the main reason was that the entire Clippers team did not expect that the Thunder would have such a giant player emerge.
And he is also a Chinese player!
Therefore, the Clippers are still more optimistic about this game.
Most fans even predict that the Clippers will play harder because they lost to the Thunder last time, which was a bit embarrassing.
In the pre-game press conference, Paul and Griffin of the Clippers were interviewed.
Both of them looked serious, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
The reporter asked: "Last time you lost to the Thunder, or to Lu Yao, after so long, have you found a way to deal with Lu Yao?"
