"Let's congratulate the Vancouver Grizzlies on lifting the 1999-2000 playoffs Western Conference Championship trophy!"

Qiao Hai has been applauding, a Western Conference champion, it's not worth rejoicing, excited or even excited, just smiling, and then watching a group of Grizzlies players lift the Western Conference championship trophy one after another, from beginning to end, Qiao Hai's reaction was very indifferent.

After winning an away game, the award ceremony for the Western Conference Championship is generally not held in the infield of the arena, and the league will hold a press conference as the award ceremony for the Western Conference Champion, so after a short cup ceremony, it is time for the media to ask questions.

The Grizzlies' press officer gave Joe a central spot, then handed the microphone to the press conference after the game and after winning the Western Conference championship.

"Coach Qiao Hai, congratulations on leading the Grizzlies to win the Western Conference championship, do you have any special feelings now?"

Qiao Hai first said thank you, and then answered the question: "I don't have any special feelings, I have already won a Western Conference championship, this is my second Western Conference championship, but this is not the time to celebrate, because we still have the Finals to play." ”

"Before this series started, everybody knew you made predictions, and you did it, but the question is, were you serious about thinking you were going to sweep the Lakers 4-0?"

Another reporter stood up and asked, a question that was on everyone's mind.

Because almost everyone discovered a terrifying fact, except for a slightly different process, Qiao Hai's predictions were all accurate! Beat the Kings 3:1, beat the Spurs 4:3, and swept the Lakers 4:0.

Especially the 4-0 sweep of the Lakers, after the prediction was released, this is the most controversial prediction, and no one thinks that the Grizzlies can sweep the Lakers in the playoffs! And it turned out that the Grizzlies did just that.

Therefore, many people have a question, whether Qiao Hai's prediction is serious, or a random prediction, which is the focus of many people's concerns.

Qiao Hai looked at the reporter who asked the question with very serious eyes and answered the question: "Of course, I am serious, we killed the Lakers four times in the regular season, and we naturally restrained the Lakers, so I am full of confidence in the Lakers." ”

Then, a reporter asked Qiao Hai about his prediction for the finals.

This issue is also of great concern to everyone, and before that, Qiao Hai only predicted the score of the first three rounds of the playoffs.

For the finals, Qiao Hai also has something to say: "When we reach the finals, our goal will naturally become the championship, we are determined to win the championship, I don't predict the big score, in short, the team that wins four games must be the Vancouver Grizzlies." ”

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"Sweep the Lakers! Everything is in Qiao Hai's control? ”

"The goal is to win the championship? Grizzlies are on their way! ”

"Who is the last opponent on the Grizzlies' dark horse road to victory? Knicks or Pacers? ”

The Grizzlies dominated the headlines, and on the Hoop forums, some fans started talking about the Grizzlies' possible first championship one step earlier.

"The Grizzlies have won the championship in just five seasons after joining the league, and may set a new record for the fastest championship to win the championship!"

"Last season's last season, this season will win the championship, the Grizzlies may create the biggest improvement in NBA history!"

"The first non-American team to win the championship? Results in two weeks! ”

"Maddie is about to lift his first O'Brien Cup, and if he becomes the Finals FMVP, how big of a contract will he get when his contract expires?"

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The Western Conference Finals have been decided, and the Grizzlies returned to Vancouver the next day to wait for the East Finals to be decided.

In the first four games, the Pacers and Knicks were tied 2:2.

After the Grizzlies won Game 4, Game 5 between the Pacers and Knicks began.

In this game on May 31, the Pacers suddenly came out on the defensive end, allowing the Knicks to score only 79 points, while they themselves scored an 88 points, and the Pacers won this game by 9 points, and they suddenly increased the defensive intensity and sacrificed some offense for this.

The balance of the series tipped at this point.

The time entered June, and on June 2, the sixth game between the Pacers and the Knicks began.

As long as the Pacers win this game, they will advance to the Finals.

So the Pacers exploded.

They once again allowed New York to score just 80 points, while they scored 93 points and won by 13 points, and the game was already out of suspense with more than six minutes left in the fourth quarter, and the Pacers sealed the victory early.

After this game, the Grizzlies finally locked up their opponents in the Finals.

The schedule for the finals has also been announced, with the first match starting on June 7.

The Grizzlies' preparation has also become targeted, the Pacers are a strong defensive team, with an iron-blooded style and many scoring points on the offensive end, and the team's signature Reggie Miller is old and can only break out occasionally, so the biggest problem for the Pacers is the lack of a stable strong point.

This will also be the biggest advantage of the Grizzlies, and in response to this advantage, Qiao Hai has already formulated a strategic way to play for the finals.

The Grizzlies will cut the formation of the Pacers on the defensive end, so that the Pacers' all-for-all offense cannot exert force, as for the offense, at this stage of the game, Qiao Hai is no longer worried about the Grizzlies' offense, and the Grizzlies have many ways to tear apart the Pacers' defense.

Princeton's offense, run-and-gun tactics, Maddy's singles, dual-control combinations, and Raheem's low-post singles......

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The day after returning to Vancouver, the Grizzlies' Hall of Honor Showcase opened.

Team owner John McCaw arrived, and general manager Stu Jackson personally held the Western Conference championship trophy in his hands and placed it in the first display case in the Hall of Honor Hallway.

It was the first team honor the Grizzlies won after five years in the army, and everyone was happy.

Team owner John McCaw approached Joe: "Joe, thank you so much, you are a hero to the team, I hope you can continue to coach." ”

Qiao Hai replied with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. McCaw, I also hope to be able to coach in Vancouver all the time." ”

But often, reality is contrary to one's wishes.

Qiao Hai is also very aware of this, the market in Vancouver is too small, he can't always coach in Vancouver, unless John McCaw or Stu Jackson are people without ambition, otherwise, one day, they will have a conflict with Qiao Hai.

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Meanwhile, Los Angeles.

The Lakers officially released new news, Jerry West stepped down as general manager and officially left the team, and the team's assistant general manager Mitch Kupchak was promoted to become the team's new general manager.

The news was sent through the official media of the Lakers, and the Lakers did not hold a press conference, which also saved Jerry West's face, and Mitch Kupchak took office in a silent outburst.

After taking office, Kupchak made a phone call to Qiao Hai and asked how Qiao Hai was thinking about it.

Qiao Hai simply rejected Kupchak's invitation: "I'm sorry, Mitch, I thought about it, I think I should continue to work in Vancouver......"

"Okay...... I wish you all the best, Joe. ”

In fact, Qiao Hai didn't think about returning to the Lakers at all, and as soon as he said this, he still felt the loss of Mitch Kupchak on the other side of the phone.

However, Qiao Hai didn't say anything more, maybe he may return to the Lakers in the future, but it is completely impossible now......