Woody's words made the host on the sidelines a little stunned.
But he can probably understand why Woody was so serious when answering this question.
Considering the current state of the Heat, the record, and his personal performance, especially in the two games against the Cavaliers, if it were in previous years, this "Best Rookie" award would have been long gone. Suspense.
But now, the media giants headed by ESPN are still bragging about LeBron James's visible talent.
The clay figurine is still very angry, let alone Woody!
Faced with so many doubts after entering the league, Woody responded with a strong attitude every time.
This time he is probably responding to ESPN's bragging about LeBron James before the game!
At the same time, LeBron James had changed into casual clothes and appeared at the post-game press conference. He looked at the microphone in front of him expressionlessly. You could tell that he was in a bad mood at the moment without even speaking.
After the game, his final statistics were 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, a shooting percentage of 25%, and a whopping 7 turnovers!
This performance, compared with the last time, is really just "half a pound".
Although Woody's data this time is not as exaggerated as 30 plus 20 last time.
After all, LeBron did not stay on the court during "garbage time" this time. Woody only played 29 minutes and 23 seconds in this game and "only" scored 23 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals.
Compared to the last game against the Cavaliers, it was a bit inferior.
Of course, if this data is converted into 36 minutes, it is not inferior at all.
When it came to fighting "good brothers", Woody discovered that he was really taking advantage of it!
It's another game that sets off the "good brothers".
LeBron scores big again!
Coupled with the fact that he lost so many points in this game, LeBron James can be said to have "lost both people and the team." It's strange that he feels better.
The reporter also saw that he was in an emo state...
However, not every media outlet is ESPN and will take good care of him.
Most of the reporters at the scene were not going to let him go so easily.
"This is the second meeting between you and Woody in the NBA. Compared with the game in December, what do you think is different this time?" This is the first question.
LeBron James' cheeks trembled when he heard this question.
What's the difference?
Are there any differences? Don’t you know?
md!
He cursed in his mind, and then quickly organized his words: "We didn't perform very well tonight, including me, we didn't restrain the opponent very well, and Zajunas didn't play the strong attack at the basket that he's best at. , Carlos was not in a very good state tonight, he did not use his mid-range. The Heat are a great team, each of them did a good job, but I believe that we will not always be able to If we lose, we will do better next time, and I have enough confidence in my teammates!”
Another reporter stood up: "Man, I noticed that you seem to avoid saying hello to Woody after the game. In the past few times, you only said hello before the game. Tonight you even chose to leave the game early..."
"Yes, yes?" LeBron James looked a little flustered, as if he had some small thoughts that were noticed by others. His words were a little hurried, so much so that he stuttered, but he quickly adjusted himself. He said to himself, "I'm sorry, I really didn't notice the things you said. Losing made me feel depressed and made me ignore some things, but I believe in the friendship between me and Woody..."
LeBron paused, almost stopped talking, and stopped in time: "This is not an important thing. We are wearing different jerseys, and we are destined to face completely opposite results on a night like this, so..."
"So how do you evaluate Woody's performance tonight?" The third question.
"He adapted quickly and he had a great group of teammates, which made him play better..."
"You mean, his teammates are better than your teammates?" This is obviously a tricky reporter, or maybe he just asked this question just waiting for LeBron to get into his "trap."
At this moment, LeBron also found that he had fallen into the "trap", but it was too late. He hurriedly said: "No, I don't mean that. I mean, Woody has a group of outstanding teammates, allowing him to play better." Okay, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have good teammates…”
Another meal, because LeBron James found that if he said this, he would have to fall into the next "trap".
If he, like Woody, has good teammates, then why is his performance so different from Woody's?
Isn't this tantamount to admitting that he is not as good as Woody?
He subconsciously glanced at the reporter's job badge, which was from the media in Miami!
damn it!
Fortunately, he had dealt with enough media and his mind was not going blank at the moment. He said: "You know, we just went through a big change. We lost Ricky. This is a very big impact on the strength of our lineup. Weakened!"
But what LeBron didn't notice was that the reporter showed a satisfied expression, as if this was the answer he was waiting for.
However, it's no wonder that LeBron couldn't find it. Not to mention how panicked he was now, why did he care about the reporter's performance?
After answering this question, he hurriedly left the press conference.
If he continues to answer, he doesn't know how many "traps" he will fall into.
This was destined to be a night of frustration for him.
Besides, tomorrow is destined to be a day when he doesn't want to watch the news.
The good news is…
He has already had the same experience once!
Once alive, twice familiar.
Don't tell me, the loss this time is really not as big as the first time.
However, what LeBron did not expect was that his answer to the last question tonight would cause a big storm the next morning.
"Suspected of being dissatisfied with Ricky Davis' trade, LeBron James accepted an interview after the game to express his thoughts about Ricky Davis! ”—“Miami Times”.
As soon as this news came out, Cavaliers general manager Jim Paxson was stunned!
He quickly called the Goodman brothers and angrily asked them to give them "duct tape."
What does LeBron James mean?
Is he still dissatisfied?
Who made this deal happen?
Aaron Goodman knew he was in the wrong and quickly said: "He is still a child, why do you care so much about a child?"
After a lot of communication and comfort, Paxson finally had to swallow the bitter pill himself.
LeBron James' unsatisfactory performance in this game was also hotly debated.
Finally, some media expressed their opinion that LeBron James is not ready to become the core of a team's determination: "When he faces double-teams, he has too few ways to respond, and... Woody was in this game The game showed his growth, and his mid-range has gradually become his weapon, but LeBron James is still the same as when he first entered the league!"
"Perhaps putting LeBron in the same position as Woody is the best help to him!"
However, this article's evaluation of Woody was strongly opposed by the Miami media because...
The more explosive Woody's data is, the smoother the Heat will win, which is supported by the data.
Woody's style of play may not be that "boss", but he is definitely the "barometer" of this Heat team!
LeBron obviously needs to give up his possession of the ball, but whether he can help the Cavaliers win by doing so needs to be verified by the game and cannot be confused at all.
the most important is……
"Halfway through the season, the Cavaliers have no time to adjust their offensive and defensive tactics!"
Even if I find that this path is wrong, I can only bite the bullet and go to the dark side now.
Bill Walton stood up and said something "fair" at this time: "With LeBron James' talent, even if the Cavaliers accompany him for one or two years, it is irrelevant!"
The current controversy is so loud simply because Woody's performance is outstanding and the Heat's chemical reaction is also outstanding!
Oh, no!
There is another reason:
That is Carmelo Anthony averaging 21 plus 7 per game. The Nuggets are currently ranked 8th in the Western Conference, and their reconstruction road will be smoother than that of the Cavaliers...
It takes time for this "Third Talent" to realize his talent alone, but he is still the one who was the most hyped before entering the league. Especially this ESPN, which catches LeBron James and brags about his talent every chance he gets. .
You say, can this not cause controversy?
Woody's words, "It's not awarded, I earned it based on my strength" have also become headlines in many media.
The most direct impact is that on some gambling companies' "Best Rookie" odds list, LeBron James's name has fallen behind Carmelo Anthony, ranking third.
On January 31, the Heat ended their January journey with a victory, 100 to 87.
Throughout January, due to schedule factors, lineup injuries, and a large number of newcomers, the Heat's record experienced great ups and downs. They lost 8 out of 16 games, and their winning rate was as high as 50%!
Fortunately, the other 28 teams in the entire league were in similar shape in January, with big ups and downs.
The Timberwolves suddenly emerged as the team with the best record in the entire league in January, but they also lost 4 games in January.
In this comparison, it is acceptable for the Heat to lose 8 games.
It can actually be seen from their current ranking that they are still third in the Eastern Conference. Among the teams in the Eastern Conference, the Heat have lost relatively little.
What's worse is that the Magic lost a total of 14 games in January and only won 2 games.
However, this is a team that has long announced that it will win this year's "No. 1 pick", so the more they lose, the happier they are.
The 2004 draft was not as dazzling as the 2003 draft, but it was definitely a draft with high talent.
Take the current "top pick" Dwight Howard, who is also a senior in high school and is called "a combination of Kevin Garnett and Stoudemire"!
Yes, Howard's template is exactly the same as Woody's last year.
For this reason, he is also called "the next Woody"!
With Woody's current momentum, it's no surprise that the Magic would choose to mess up so decisively...
It is also worth mentioning that after Howard's template was gradually unified, the Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors and SuperSonics also joined the "bad camp" and launched a "bad offensive" towards the "No. 1 pick" .
For a time, it actually caused some impact on the entire alliance.
Although not to the level of Tim Duncan.
But Duncan is a "complete body". He graduated from college and has all the skill points. It can be said that there is no risk at all for a guy like this. Who wouldn't flock to him?
"The next Woody" can cause four or five teams to fail, which is already a remarkable phenomenon.
It's just that Howard is a little dissatisfied with his template. He thinks he is more versatile than Woody: "I can dribble, I can also pass, I am more talented than Woody!"
However, Woody did not need to refute these words himself, Drew refuted it for him: "Compared to Woody, who played a dominant performance in this league in the first year of learning football, you are still far behind! "
Howard really couldn't refute this. Woody's debut was indeed magical enough.
In his first year of basketball, he became Ohio's Finals MVP!
Then he was selected with the 5th overall pick in the first round of the 2003 draft...
this!
You know, the draft is simply a moment of competition for fame and glory. Why do so many players choose to use the NCAA as their stepping stone?
Isn't it because the quality of the games there is higher and the performances are more convincing?
Woody's rapid rise in fame also means that his basic base is not large, and the risks and unknowns are higher. Under such circumstances, being selected with the fifth overall pick in the first round is enough to illustrate his success in the past year. How amazing is it? It’s so amazing that people want to take a gamble...
Howard's current reputation is mainly because he played very well in the past few years.
And from playing point guard as a freshman in high school to playing inside in his senior year, this experience is also a great plus for his draft report.
So although he is a genius, he is indeed much worse than Woody.
Drew also announced the news that the St. Mary's High School Board of Trustees officially approved the proposal. On February 13, they will first retire LeBron James' high school jersey, and on April 16, they will also retire Woody's jersey. Follow retirement.
As soon as the news came out, Woody was immediately asked by reporters: "When LeBron James retires his jersey, will you be there?"
Woody said: "Of course, it's nothing to ask!"
On February 13, the Heat had finished all the games before the All-Star Weekend. Instead of going to Los Angeles a day earlier and sitting around in the hotel doing nothing, it was better to go back to St. Mary's High School. He and Curry hadn't seen each other for a long time.
The problem LeBron James faces is:
"When Woody retires his jersey, will you be there?"
Compared with Woody's straightforwardness, LeBron James did not answer this question directly, but vaguely said that we would talk about it at that time.
(End of chapter)
