The world changes, sometimes so quickly and horribly.
A week ago, Coach D captured Popovich and brought him to the Lakers as an assistant coach. At that time, most of the voices around the world were mocking him.
Even Lakers fans, Lakers celebrities, Los Angeles media, and Lakers executives were all silent.
No one is optimistic about Popovich's future and prospects with the Lakers.
And when Coach D handed over all the power of the Lakers to Popovich, public opinion outside felt that Coach D had gone crazy.
When the second round of the Western Conference between the Lakers and Mavericks started, Popovich did nothing at first. After losing two games in a row, everyone was waiting to see Coach D's joke.
Everyone is waiting to see how Coach D will be stabbed in the back by Popovich and be laughed at by the whole world.
However, a week passed.
These ridicules, these ridicules, these jokes, at this time, all turned into shock!
The Mavericks' hard power is not the strongest team in the Western Conference.
Not as good as the Lakers, Spurs and Rockets, let alone the Warriors, the strongest team in the Western Conference.
However, this team is still a team that has reached the second round of the Western Conference.
This team is still wearing its magic uniform!
Moreover, this Laker is not in perfect order now.
This Laker has never been together in the second round!
In fact, considering that Seth Curry and Wade were absent from the Spurs and Lakers in the first round, the Lakers have always been in an uneven state.
It is said that the Lakers are a 73-win team. In fact, the Lakers do not have the strength of a 73-win team in the playoffs.
And every time it is missing core players, how can such a team be favored?
In the first round, Coach D led the Lakers to the second round despite the threat of the super strong Spurs and the coming of magic. This is definitely a classic in Coach D's coaching career.
Although the Mavericks are definitely not comparable to the Spurs.
However, everyone expected that the Mavericks would be blessed with divine equipment from the beginning.
Therefore, it is not easy for the Lakers to defeat the Mavericks. However, there are still many people who believe that Coach D can defeat the Mavericks and add magic equipment.
At least, that's what most Lakers fans and celebrities think.
However, who would have thought that in the end, Coach D simply gave up the idea, and instead captured Popovich to the Lakers, and went to supervise the off-court referees himself!
Who would have thought that Coach D's goal this season is not just to defeat the Mavericks, but to defeat the Warriors and lead the Lakers to the finals again!
If it's just to defeat the Mavericks and reach the Western Conference Finals, Coach D doesn't need to go outside to supervise the referees.
Coach D is supervising the referees outside, doesn't he just hope that in the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and the Warriors, the referees can be a little fair, so that the Lakers will not have the ability to fight back.
However, Coach D's idea is very good. The key is, can Popovich play for the Lakers?
Even if Popovich can play for the Lakers, does Popovich have the ability to kill the gods and defeat the amazing team like Coach D?
No one is optimistic about this at all.
But now, one by one, everything has been realized, all according to Coach D’s ideas!
"This is incredible!"
"I didn't expect that our opponent in the Western Conference Finals would actually be the Lakers!"
In Oakland, the Warriors, who had defeated the Rockets 4-0 and took the lead in entering the Western Conference Finals, were all sighing.
"Bobo is still strong."
Compared with the players' exclamation, as a disciple of Bobo, the smile on Cole's face was full of praise.
"If there is anyone in the world besides Coach D who can come close to that peak, then that person can only be Bobo."
It is not an easy thing to lead the Lakers, whose core is absent from time to time and short of major generals, to defeat a team blessed with magic equipment.
At the very least, Cole felt that he couldn't do it.
The Warriors are having a very smooth playoff run this season.
In the first and second rounds, they all swept their opponents 4-0.
The Warriors now have a high odds of winning the championship in second place, second only to the Celtics and above the Cavaliers led by Oden, a super team in the East.
If it weren't for the fact that the Celtics' James has a certain amount of pressure to win the championship this season, and if it wasn't for the fact that those people are already fucking Coach D and the Lakers, it's no longer a show. In fact, the Warriors have the best odds of winning the championship. position.
This is why the Warriors pay so much attention to the Lakers.
The Warriors actually don't have much experience playing in top teams. It should be said that, except for Yi Jianlian, no one on the Warriors has such experience.
"After the Mavericks lost at home in G4, it's very difficult to come to Los Angeles and come to the road."
Why has the Lakers' promotion probability skyrocketed after G4 ended?
That's why.
At home, with the blessing of divine equipment, they couldn't even find the rhythm of the Lakers. When they arrived on the road, facing the Lakers and Mavericks who might be more excited, they had no chance.
Los Angeles, Staples.
In G5 between the Lakers and Mavericks, there is no problem with referees who can enforce the law in the NBA.
Everyone is an NBA baby.
As for those referees who can blow whistles for Adam Silver, they are the treasures among treasures.
Each one is precious.
Adam Silver feels extremely heartbroken every time he sees his super confidant being sent to the F game by David Stern after the game.
It’s true that if you send one away, there will be one missing!
This is also the reason why Coach D's supervision is so powerful, because with Coach D's supervision, hacking a game will consume a referee, and no one will be spared.
The referee in G3 who didn't call a foul against the Lakers in the end was sent to the F game by David Stern yesterday.
The number of die-hard referees under Adam Silver is not endless.
Use one less.
This situation means that Adam Silver is unwilling to do useless work.
He knew that the group of people behind him were anxious.
But he still hoped that these people would not be anxious.
"There is no meaning in making unnecessary sacrifices in such a game and in such a series. If there is one less meaningless game like this, there will be one more meaningful game like the Western Conference Finals and the Finals."
There was no mention of the referee in the whole process, but the people sitting next to the joke in the Staples stands really heard it and understood what Adam Silver meant.
Coach D puts too much pressure on them.
They need to be prepared to play seven games in the finals and consume at least six referees before the end of the finals.
If you include the Western Conference Finals, prepare at least four consumables.
That's 10.
When the Lakers beat the Mavericks, there is really no need to fight for the Mavericks.
Although I was very unhappy, I still accepted Xiao Hua's statement, but it was definitely a pity.
"Adam, when exactly is David going to retire?"
"..."
Xiao Hua glanced at the old man not far away. He was also speechless.
Unless Stern retires, he will not be able to fully control the NBA, nor will he be able to fully control referees and referees.
As long as Stern does not retire, his referees will be either infinite or limited, or they will be counted. When counting blacks, they can only be black to a limited extent.
The people behind him hope to be able to completely control the game, completely control the results of the NBA, and completely control everything in the NBA, and this requires unlimited power and powerless shady things.
They longed for him to gain such power immediately.
Why doesn't he himself hope?
It's just that David Stern is a giant who stands in front of everyone.
Therefore, their opponent is not only Popovich on the surface, but also Coach D behind Popovich, and behind Coach D is David Stern!
Adam Silver breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sooner or later, David will leave the NBA one day. Maybe, it won't be long before we can see it."
When a smart person speaks, it sounds nice.
What Adam Silver means, smart people must have got it.
After being frustrated, there is no need for David Stern to stay in the NBA anymore.
Coach D is David Stern’s hope.
If Coach D is unable to fight against these dark forces that want to corrupt the NBA, it will be time for David Stern to leave.
There is no need for David Stern to risk his life to stay behind Coach D and the NBA in order to support Coach D and for the last bit of justice in the NBA, regardless of his own physical problems.
In this G5 game between the Lakers and the Mavericks, big names gathered on the sidelines.
All kinds of bosses, all kinds of political figures, all kinds of celebrities, it can be described as a gathering.
Even Coach D, who supervised this game, did not appear in TNT's Tiantuan studio in the end, but actually appeared on the sidelines, standing on the sidelines with Lakers owner Jim Buss!
"What do you mean? Coach D doesn't need to supervise this game anymore?"
"Isn't Coach D afraid that Popovich will think too much now? I have always said that Coach D is not just supervising when he leaves the court. He also doesn't want Popovich to think too much and completely delegates power to Popovich. Now Coach D has returned. Courtside, right? Oh my god, Coach D feels that the relationship between him and Popovich is already a relationship of complete trust!!!"
Almost at the same time, when Du Kang appeared on the big screen, Popovich, who was the acting head coach of the Lakers, applauded Du Kang together with the Lakers fans and Lakers players on the sidelines.
Moreover, when applauding Du Kang, Popovich had a smile on his face and applauded from the bottom of his heart!
"It's incredible that the Lakers led by Popovich are really united again!!!"
"Perhaps now Coach D doesn't need to supervise Kobe and Tracy McGrady in the Lakers. Their supervision in the Lakers has never been to supervise Popovich, but to supervise the Lakers players. I hope the Lakers players can completely obey Popovich. Arrangements! So, McGrady and Kobe became Popovich’s assistant coach and the Lakers’ acting assistant coach in this game!”
"Before facing the Warriors, the Lakers are once again completely united, which is a good thing, but dear Coach D, this Lakers without you is still no match for the Warriors, let alone wearing the three-god outfit. The Warriors’ rival!”
Because of Du Kang's appearance, commentators from various countries in this game were almost all talking about Du Kang.
Even Adam Silver and a pair of NBA sponsors behind the scenes are paying attention to Du Kang.
Most people think that Coach D's appearance on the sidelines of the Lakers game once again is a sign of the Lakers' unity again, and it is also Coach D's encouragement for the Lakers players and Popovich to unite. But for them, Coach D once again Just appearing on the sidelines is a provocation to them!
Coach D is telling them, I know you won’t play black in this game, so I don’t need to supervise.
Coach D seemed to be telling them in the most mocking voice, I know everything about you, and that's why you can never beat me!
"Farke!"
Fans will like Du Kang, who can never be controlled or predicted, because he can always bring surprises.
But they, they are businessmen who have invested billions of dollars in real money for the NBA, and they don't like surprises.
Surprise, to them, is fright. What they like more is that everything is under their own hands, and business is business!
"I fucking want to slap Coach D in the face!"
"Wait a little longer, and soon, we'll be able to slap him hard in the face!"
Although I can’t stand Coach D’s ridicule.
However, they still did not forcefully intervene in this game.
In the end, the Lakers easily defeated the Mavericks 120-100 at home.
In this game, Nowitzki still scored a game-high 36 points.
However, the Mavericks lost without any power to fight back.
Just like when the Mavericks played the Nuggets in the 2009 Western Conference semifinals, Nowitzki averaged more than 30 points per game and was very efficient, but he just couldn't change the trend of the game.
This is the suppression of the system.
Even with the blessing of divine equipment, it is useless.
But in this game, the divine costume did not appear.
Wow, the Lakers actually had a home whistle in this game.
So much so that after the game, the Lakers DJ at the scene was shouting crazily.
"Our great coach D is always so knowledgeable!"
As the TNT commentator for this game, O'Neal shouted directly after the game.
"Congratulations to Coach D, congratulations to Popovich, congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers, and congratulations to you for entering the Western Conference Finals!"
The game is not over yet, the series is not over yet, but O'Neal is already congratulating the Lakers for entering the Western Conference Finals.
This made Cuban directly angrily criticize O'Neal for being unprofessional in an interview after the game.
"The Mavericks are still in the playoffs, and the Mavericks still have a home court. We will bring the game back to Los Angeles again!"
Two days later, Lakers fans were not able to see the Mavericks again in Los Angeles.
In G6 between the Lakers and the Mavericks, the Mavericks, who had the right to use the magic equipment for two games, completely lost the right to use the magic equipment.
The Mavericks eventually lost to the Lakers 99-105 at home.
In this game, Nowitzki still scored 30 points.
In the game, he made 11 of 24, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 6 of 6 free throws, scoring a game-high 30 points.
However, anyone who watched the game could tell that Nowitzki was too tired, and his opponent, Garnett, played too freely.
Nowitzki's offense is very strong, especially in singles.
However, Garnett can indeed use his passing to drive the team, in the playoffs, in the most intense games, to drive the team!
"Beat Duncan and Nowitzki. Although both Duncan and Nowitzki are in their twilight years, who dares to say that passing the ball is useless in the playoffs!!!"
"Kevin Garnett has truly gone his own way!!!"
"Congratulations to Coach D, congratulations to KG, you have brought a completely different path to basketball for everyone!"
Former Rockets head coach McHale, who was a guest on TNT, yelled crazily after the game.
And on the court.
Garnett walked up to Nowitzki again.
"Dirk, I beat you, but I never beat you, and I still don't."
"..."
Nowitzki looked at Garnett in surprise.
Not Garnett’s trademark trash talk.
Instead, he had some words that he didn't understand, but they were full of kind words.
Looking at Nowitzki who looked confused, Garnett smiled without explaining.
Because, he still couldn't lead the 2011 Mavericks to the top of the NBA.
He defeated Dirk in this series.
But now, he still has not truly reached the height of becoming a god. He still has not defeated Dirk.
so……
"I haven't reached my true peak yet!"
Confidence, pride, arrogance!
A player who is about to turn 40 actually dares to say that he has not reached his peak yet!
The audience, fans, experts, and commentators who were all waiting for Garnett to rant against Nowitzki were all dumbfounded.
Nowitzki came to his senses after being stunned for a moment, with a smile on his face.
"Dirk, I will wait and see. I look forward to the moment you reach the top. I will be the first to applaud you."
Nowitzki, he actually believed it!
Even Garnett was stunned.
So I subconsciously said thank you.
"No, KG, I not only believe in you, I also believe..."
Nowitzki looked at the man on the big screen.
"I still believe in Coach D."
The subtle yet firm smile on Nowitzki's face moved the whole world.
What is recognition from an opponent?
This is!
And I never got it!
James clenched his fists tightly.
Grit your teeth!
"LeBron, as long as you beat Coach D, you can get everything!
However, now, what you need to consider is your next opponent, the Cavaliers, Oden, and Irving! "
James looked away.
Cavaliers, Oden, Irving, King!
“I will not lose, I am fifty times stronger now than when I left!
I will tell them that they have only one king, and that is me! "
(End of chapter)
