Chapter 393: No Way Back
"The Philadelphia 76ers will advance to the semifinals, this is an oath!"
The first question of the post-game press conference, Chen Mu's answer caused an uproar in the venue.
The media reporters present all looked at each other, looking at their peers, as if they wanted to confirm that they were not dreaming, but had really come across such a good news material.
Words like the post-game vow that we will be how we will and how we will never be are not uncommon in the history of the NBA.
But most of this kind of oath is aimed at their own side, and few people really swear to their opponents or unfinished games.
That's why you and I often hear things like, "We're definitely not going to make so many mistakes in the future," "I'm going to strengthen our defense so that the fans don't down," "We're going to try to make the playoffs," and "I'm the number one in the world," and "I'm better than anyone else."
But predicting the outcome of a game, or even a series, and vowing to say it in front of the media?
This kind of thing is rare.
From time to time, the Chinese kid will say some crazy words, although it has been realized afterwards, and from the perspective of time interval, the Chinese kid is definitely not the group of people who like to talk the most. But this characteristic of Chen Mu is still familiar to many people.
The oath that Chen Mu said before was basically personal-oriented, but he only said that it was related to the game once, that is, after the first game of the playoffs last season, he said that he wanted to win.
Yes, that time the Chinese kid led the team to win, but this time it was different, this time it was not a game, this was a series!
The piston is indeed in decline, and there are not many ways to restrict Chen Mu on the inside. But in this game that just ended. It's also true that the Chinese kid was also annoyed by the Pistons' defense, and his shooting percentage was pretty bad.
Chinese boy, where did you get the confidence to dare to say that the 76ers would win this round of games??
He is not afraid that these words will reach the ears of the Pistons players, and the opponent will work harder. Say anything or his wild words come true??
Of course Chen Mu knew.
In fact, those who have a bad memory have always been the media and the public.
Again and again, Chen Mu did what he said, but every time he said the goal became a little bigger. The media and the public still don't learn to behave, and still want to take advantage of this to make a big news hotspot.
Looking back and thinking about it, isn't it normal for a rising star to have a higher goal every time he says it is bigger than before?
What's next. Not many people listen carefully anymore. As the other protagonist of the storm, Carney was not brought to the press conference by Cheeks because of his bad brain.
Chen Mu's words and practices, if it were Cheeks a few years ago, would definitely explode with anger. But I don't know if it's because I've been working with Chen Mu for a long time, and Cheeks's personality seems to have changed a little. Hearing Chen Mu's words this time, not only was he not a little impatient and dissatisfied, but he treated it indifferently on the side. A camera even caught a smile on the corner of Cheeks' mouth.
That's great......!
Cheeks sat beside Chen Mu. Listening to Chen Mu's rational and calm answers to the tricky questions given by the reporters, his heart was full of emotion.
Once upon a time, Philadelphia also had such a player, unruly, unruly, disobedient to anyone, and considered himself the best basketball player in the world. At the press conference and in front of the media, he made a big statement, and once became the target of public criticism.
Because of that man, Philadelphia was once full of storms, and unruliness became his personal business card, and also formed the basketball culture of the Philadelphia 76ers in those years.
I can be defeated. I can be knocked down, I can accept undesirable results, and I can endure abuse and criticism from all over the world.
But I'm not going to throw in ......!
This is the spirit of Allen Iverson, this is the spirit of the answer, this is the pride that has been deeply implanted in the blood of the Philadelphia 76ers since 1996!
Don't admit defeat, don't get discouraged, don't compromise, don't make any concessions.
It doesn't matter if the opponent is a god or a demon, as long as I stand on the court, I will fight desperately.
Even if there are 10,000 people in front of me, even if the whole world is on the opposite side of me, even if it is from my skills, style, dress, hairstyle, all the way to my remarks, my character, you have to criticize, you have to point fingers, you have to disdain.
But I'm who I am, and 76 is 76.
I won't hold back at all!
Looking at Chen Mu's appearance, Cheeks knew that the young man sitting on the stage now was different from the superstar he saw when he first came to the team, and he was not a person who always spoke his own opinions according to his own ideas, regardless of public opinion, and without scruples.
Chen Mu is more sleek, more accessible, more strategic and layout, and most of the time, he can get along with the media happily.
But occasionally, very, very occasionally, the glimmer of fire that flashed in the eyes of this big, yellow-skinned man made Cheeks know clearly:
In the heart of the Chinese boy, there lives an ancient beast.
He, he just didn't say it very much.
At that time, I also felt that Aaron's style was too unruly, a little too rebellious, some too sharp, too tactful, and too unsophisticated.
But when you think about it, there are the best basketball players in the world standing on this basketball court. Everyone has gone from the pride of the sky, from the super ace of a certain region to the present.
Who doesn't have the kind of ** in their hearts who want to subvert everything with one hand and rule the world?
Chen and Alun are just more confident, more straightforward, and brave enough to say their inner thoughts.
It's not that they don't care about other people's opinions, on the contrary, people like Chen Mu and Iverson care about other people's opinions the most.
But they have no way to deceive their hearts.
What does it mean to be strong inside? What is an unbeatable fighter? What is it that supports them, with the body of a yellow man who is either short or criticized for his poor running and jumping quality, fighting hard and gritting his teeth under the most terrifying and beast-filled basket in the world?
That's it.
This is the heart that will never admit defeat!
It's good to be young......!
Cheeks smiled and took the microphone and began answering questions from reporters.
The next day, Philadelphia.
"It's finally back......!!"
After stepping off the plane, many players stretched their waists, and Carney, who had been accused of being aggrieved by thousands of people in Detroit for several days, was finally liberated, looking at the sky of Philadelphia and breathing in the air here.
Two days after Game 2, one day after this time, the Philadelphia 76ers will have two home games.
After two home games, it will be a 1-1-1 schedule, and at present, it seems that the shortest series will be played in 5 games, and whether the next two home games can be won will basically determine the fate of the Philadelphia 76ers after that.
And their fate, because of the commotion in the Auburn Hills Palace arena last night, has gone in a direction where there is no way back.
"Take a break on the way and get back to the center of the team and we'll watch the video."
Sitting on the bus, Cheeks said a word, and the players immediately found a way to rest.
You know, Cheeks' video analysis classes have always been known for being meticulous and surprisingly long. If you don't have enough energy to support it, I'm afraid you'll fall asleep halfway through it.
"Yesterday was really choking......"
Chen Mu sat near the window, next to his good friend Iguodala. Single-celled organisms are very single-celled, but slightly better than Carney, and what the hell was going on yesterday, Iguodala can still roughly figure out what happened.
"Yes, I really want to have a good drink and a good night's sleep, ha~~ow~~~"
Carney stepped forward and yawned.
"You say, yesterday's situation, the Alliance...... Will there be a fine? ”
Hearing the voices of several people, the worried Korver probe asked.
"It should be, you will basically be fined for arguing with fans." Chen Mu smiled a little embarrassedly.
Last time, it was also at Auburn Hills Palace, Chen Mu and the fans shouted for a lore declaration, and then he was fined by the league. For Chen Mu at that time, with the contract with the lowest salary, the fine was not a small amount, and it was later paid by Iverson. Of course, after Chen Mu finally saved enough to repay the money, he was despised by Iverson.
"Next time, if you don't do it, you will be fined. As long as you do it, you say 10,000 times and I'll give you 10,000 times. ”
That's what Aaron has to say.
This time, although it was also the Auburn Hills Palace fans who provoked first, and the words they said made a move that was much more intense and excessive than the last time. But it's hard for the league to fine fans, and the Pistons are expected to be fined a sum of money. And Chen Mu and Carney, who are clamoring with the fans, probably can't escape.
"Huh?? There are also fines?!! ”
Kaniko has never been fined, and everyone in the team knows that this kid is not very good-brained, and rarely lets him go to press conferences or anything, and he can communicate less with the fans.
This time, in order to make a splash, Carney followed the coaxing Chen Mu to make a double reed show, but he didn't expect to pay a fine, and suddenly he felt a little painful, and said with a bitter face: "How much is the fine?" I just bought a new car......"
"Haha, I'm afraid of hair." Chen Mu was happy when he heard it, stretched out his hand and patted Carney's head and said, "I'll do it for you!" ”
"Woo woo, Philadelphia is so good...... Carney looked at Chen Mu pitifully, and sold a disgusting cuteness: "I'll drive your car." ”
"I haven't got a driver's license yet, let's drive the car for Andre~" Chen Mu smiled.
"Woo woo, Philadelphia is so nice......" Iguodala looked pitiful and wiped away tears.
"I'm sick to death!"
Chen Mu, Kewo and others were bitterly flattened......
“……”
Seeing the state of the players, Cheeks also couldn't help laughing, shook his head, and looked back at the direction of the front of the car, the road that was constantly stretching.
Do these guys really realize that they have no way out......? (To be continued.) )