Next year, the overall championship ......!

In the 2009 NBA playoffs, the frenzied journey of the Philadelphia 76ers has come to an end.

About 20 minutes ago, the whistle blew at the end of the game, and Carney's life-or-death three-pointer smashed into the frame, and Philadelphia's 2009 was over.

It's not accurate to say that it's over, because in a few months, the new season will begin, and the 2009-2010 NBA regular season will begin in Philadelphia.

But before that, the summer that belongs to Philadelphia has ushered in an end.

An ending that makes people feel a little regretful, but after carefully recalling it, I am excited in my heart.

Before the start of the season, many people believed that the overall roster of the Philadelphia 76ers had not changed much. Compared to the previous season, even because of the loss of bench gangster Louis Williams, Philadelphia's bench attack power has decreased.

Rookie DeAndre Jordan, although he has super talent, his physical fitness is very terrifying. However, in terms of combat effectiveness, there is still a considerable degree of deficiency. It will take some time to see Jordan Jr. dominate the basket.

In this case, the only thing the Philadelphia 76ers can rely on is to dig the potential inside.

Chen Mu, Iguodala, Korver, Lowry, Milicic.

Of the starting five of the Philadelphia 76ers, except for sharpshooter Korver, whose potential seems to have been largely realized, the other four have made their own progress.

Iguodala, the outside core of Philadelphia, has made great strides in handling the ball, and his defense has become more obscure. The organization, vision, and even the less reliable shooting are all tougher than before.

But Iguodala's aggressiveness on the court, especially on the offensive end, has always been a pity. If Iguodala has a Kobe-level killer instinct, it shouldn't be difficult to become a scorer averaging around 25 points per game with his ball sense and talent.

It's a pity that Iguodala has always focused more on defense and all-round contributions, perhaps because of this. We're going to get an all-round player like no one before, a second-in-command at all-time level. But because of this, we missed out on a breakthrough maniac with a strong style of play.

Kyle Lowry's average per game stats in the new season have dropped compared to the explosive improvement of last season. But the improvement in the numbers and on the pitch is still obvious.

Lowry's ability to control the court, especially when the game is in the heat of the day, is impressive. At the moment, Lowry's ability and data performance, a contract with an annual salary of 8 million to 10 million is completely expected.

Considering that he is still very young. There's still plenty of time to further improve his outside shooting and impact. There are even critics and media who believe that Lowry has the potential to become a 15 million-level backcourt core point guard. As long as he is given a team that is enough to fully exert his control of the field, it is not impossible for Lowry to turn into an abyssal dragon and soar on the field.

However, it is also an indisputable fact that after entering the playoffs for two consecutive seasons, Lowry's efficiency has dropped significantly. Was it the exhaustion of the regular season and the physical problem? Or is it that in terms of mental power, Lowry has not yet reached the point where he can give up himself? The answer to this question. I'm afraid only time will give.

Milicic became the absolute main center in the Philadelphia 76ers. Chen Mu's all-round style of play, especially the off-ball-based offensive style of play that began this season, greatly liberated Milicic's threat under the basket.

However, at this time, it seems. Milicic is still young and does not seem to have superstar-level genes. In terms of average data per game, in terms of on-field performance, the limit of what Milicic can reach is basically expected. Strong team starts. The No. 2 offensive choice on the inside, the man next to the super inside superstar, such a role. He did a great job.

But to expect him to be the team's No. 1 point on the inside, covering the sky with one hand under the basket?

Milicic's talent and mental tenacity were not enough to support him.

So, the problem of Philadelphia is obvious.

"Wonderful season, perfect redemption trip! Along the way, from a playoff spoiler who is not taken seriously at all, to the role of accompanying the prince to study, to now all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, and seven battles with the defending champion. ”

On the TV playoffs interpretation program, Bill Simmons, a die-hard Celtics loyalist and data expert, has to admit that this Philadelphia 76ers team has left a deep impression on him.

"There is no doubt that the Philadelphia 76ers, given time, will become one of the giants who have dominated the top positions in the East all year round."

"But after the game, Chen gave an 'oracle'."

Chris Weber, a retired star who was invited by the TV station as a special guest and is also Chen Mu's teammate and friend, said: "He said that he will lead Philadelphia to win the championship next year, ...... one of the powerhouses in the East? Such a result must not satisfy Chen! ”

"That's the case, but is the championship something that you can get by saying a cannon and shouting 'I'm going to take it'?"

Simmons shook his head with a smile and said, "Philadelphia is very strong, how strong is it?" It's so strong that in a video game, when it comes time to make a retro team many years later, Philadelphia should be included in it. Because they are the footnotes of the times, the witnesses and challengers of this era. ”

"They gave the king Celtics the toughest test, and put the most pressure on LeBron, who was supposed to dominate the rivers and lakes in this era. But alas, they are all in the east. ”

Simmons continued with a look of pity on his face: "Of course, if they were in the west, the ending would be the same. Because they can't beat the Lakers or the Suns for the time being, they are still accompanying characters in the West and have no chance of entering the Finals. ”

"What is this like? Like the Cavaliers in the late '80s and early '90s, like the trailblazers of Drexler, like the Eagles of Wilkins, like the Suns of Charles Barkley. ”

"I'll your daddy with a big red sausage!" Barkley scolded.

"They've got superstars, they've got amazing records, MVP? Their star was also able to wrestle with the best of his time. ”

Simmons completely ignored Barkley's nonsense, and Gu Zi continued: "But they can't win the championship. ”

"You ...... It's a bit arbitrary! ”

Reggie Miller on the side couldn't listen to it anymore, shook his head and said: "The Celtics and Lakers are very strong, and LeBron's Cavaliers will become stronger if they continue to recruit." But doesn't Philadelphia have a chance? I mean, they already have MVP-level Chen on the inside and All-Star level Iguodala on the outside, so it's not impossible for such a lineup to win the championship! ”

"So I said, it's not that Chen isn't good enough, it's that Iguodala isn't good enough."

Simmons has always dared to speak up, responding: "Andre Iguodala's defense is superb, but it's not up to Scotty's level. The fact that Paul Pierce was completely blown out one-on-one in the final moment of the seventh game is proof that even if Iguodala doesn't put so much effort into offense and only fights defense, he is not at the historical level. ”

"You can make progress!" Webb shook his head unhappily.

"Yes, I believe in him, and I believe that with his ability and potential, it is absolutely possible to improve and become the all-time defensive gate." Simmons nodded: "But with his offensive aggressiveness and determination, on the offensive end, he can't do the historical level, and he never will." ”

"There's Chen!" Barkley muttered, anyway, in his opinion, Chen Mu is good anywhere.

"Is it enough? Is it really enough for a person to attack at the historical level? Simmons looked at Barkley and said with a meaningful smile: "You should have the most say, Kevin Johnson's offensive statistics are very impressive." But the offensive stability at key moments, and the ability to take over the game in a short period of time when you are completely encircled, are not as good as 'other people's second-in-command'? ”

"What if you were Pippen at the time? What if it's Worthy up front? Even if it costs Kevin, are you willing? ”

"This ......"

Barkley was stunned by Simmons's words, and after thinking about it, he really couldn't refute it.

"Chen, the problem you face is the same as yours."

Simmons confidently continued: "He's got a historic defensive end around him, or sooner or later. But he also lacks a game takeover on the offensive end to take the pressure off his shoulders. If he is given a young Kobe, Philadelphia will start a dynasty this year. ”

"What's worse is that I've seen where Philadelphia can trade next, where they've got enough leverage to make some trades for some late-career stars, or mid-career players who are in their prime, but only in the middle of the pack at best. Players who have the ability to take over the game, they can't get any of them. ”

And some of the previous trades, as well as their regular season record over the past few seasons, have left them with few and low draft picks. The highest draft pick that can be expected in the next few years is this year's No. 7 pick. It's just that this year is another draft year, with a bunch of point guards in the lotto area. They already have Kyle Lowry, who can they choose? ”

Saying that, Simmons looked at the camera lens with a playful look, as if he was mocking Chen Mu face-to-face, and said with a smile: "Chen, lonely hero, you said you want to go in for a while, I believe it." You said you were going to go to the second wheel, and I believe it. You said you were going to win the MVP, and I believed it unconditionally. ”

"But, next year, ...... championship?"

Simmons shook his head and said disdainfully, "Come on, your oracle is going to fail...... ”

"Listen to him fart!"

Turning off the TV with a "snap", the most excited person in the preparation room of the Philadelphia team center was Carlisle.

"I don't know what kind of temper you have, but being so belittled?? I don't do it! ”

Carlisle took out the tactical board and slapped it on the table, his eyes lit up, and he looked at Chen Mu and said: "This summer, start working hard now, next year, we will win a championship and slap him in the stinky face!" ”

"Don't worry, Coach."

Chen Mu smiled lightly: "He knows a bird, what I say has always been a ...... of what I say!" (To be continued.) )

PS: The most important summer, here!