mtl008 Chapter 156 Iverson: A Bold Yet Decent Idea!
Chapter 156 Iverson: A Bold Yet Decent Idea!
Two days later.
The Clippers players traveled to Philadelphia for a game against the 76ers that evening.
With Allen Iverson's decline, Andre Iguodala has risen to become the new leader of Philadelphia.
But it's far from enough to take the 76ers to the level that Iverson brought.
8 p.m.
Game start.
Su Hao has always been the focus of public attention.
The youth storm of the "Big Four Shooting Guards" has recently caused Allen Iverson's popularity to surge, bringing both nostalgia and criticism.
Allen Iverson was a player who was always striving for excellence.
His rebellious and unruly personality permeated his entire career.
However, in recent seasons, after repeatedly hitting walls and being constantly ridiculed and mocked, they have been powerless to do anything about it.
He gradually came to terms with it and accepted his fate.
It's not that I'm old, it's that I'm injured.
During the game, he watched as Su Hao dominated the paint, using his "dream footwork" to outmaneuver his opponents and scoring with his "skyhook" in an unreasonable fashion.
Watching the young players dominate the league.
He couldn't help but sigh, "It seems... I no longer belong to this era, this era no longer has a place for the 'Big Four' shooting guards."
Should we keep it?
Are you still staying here?!
Staying here, I can't play well every day. I get outplayed by my opponent every day, and I can't score any points.
What's the point of a competition like this?
Should we continue?
Or... to be more dignified, let's start in Philadelphia and end in Philadelphia?! That would make our reputation sound better afterward.
Alas, despite my illustrious career, I have never won a championship or worn a championship ring.
Really unwilling.
That year, I was just one step away from the championship.
If I were a little better, if my teammates were a little more capable, if the "OK combination" had performed a little less well.
I would have a greater chance of winning the championship.
It's so unfair that it's ending like this.
Or how about joining a top team and winning a championship? Go to the Los Angeles Lakers, and if you can't beat them, join them? Then retire?!
No.
I would never do something like defecting to the enemy.
Joining a strong team like the Spurs, Magic, or Celtics on a minimum salary and aiming for a championship seems like a good option.
but.
Isn't the intention too obvious?
If I could join a team that isn't a favorite to win the championship, but has a high probability of winning it this year, then my championship might be more respectable.
Who is it?!
Possessing the Third Young Master's thunder, or...
Think of this.
While resting on the bench, Iverson's gaze fell on... "The Hulk" Su Hao, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Su Hao!!!"
Standing at 2.3 meters tall and weighing 400 kilograms, he possesses talent surpassing even Shaquille O'Neal, boasting a terrifying dominance with an almost triple-double average of blocks per game.
He led the team to a remarkable 17-game winning streak.
They remained undefeated throughout the season.
He's only 19 years old, and the Clippers players are all very young. They... seem to have a better chance of winning the championship than the Thunder.
of course.
They are so young, the outside world must not be optimistic about them.
If I join such a team in advance, when we actually win the championship, no one will think I deliberately stole the title.
It's much better than joining a team like the Lakers or Spurs.
The more Iverson thought, the clearer his mind became.
"Instead of just trying to piggyback on others' success, I should use my experience as a veteran to mentor the younger players and help them win the championship."
That kind of championship is more valuable.
That's right.
This is what I need to fight for right now.
Think of this.
Iverson secretly made up his mind to go to the Clippers.
Because he was determined to pursue a dream and full of imagination for the future, Iverson's mood improved, and his performance also improved.
tonight.
He played a total of 33 minutes and scored 24 points, a season high. Crucially, his shooting percentage was an astonishing 52.3%, which was quite efficient.
The game was lost.
But Iverson won the applause.
Fans understand that Iverson, whose career has been hampered by injuries, will only get better and better when he can put on a good performance.
We should cherish it even more.
The Clippers won, extending their winning streak to 18 games, and are now challenging the Rockets' 22-game winning streak.
苏浩全场砍下21分24篮板4助攻12封盖，又是一场统治力拉满的“双20的盖帽三双”。
Dominance: Terrifying.
After the game.
Iverson found Su Hao, embraced him, and said with a smile, "Su Hao, your talent and ability are already at the level of a super center."
No matter what others say.
I acknowledge that you are the "best active center" even better than Howard.
Come on.
Keep it up, and you'll become an even better center than Shaquille O'Neal, one of the most dominant centers in NBA history.
"Thank you!"
Su Hao smiled and said, "Brother Allen played well tonight, it felt like he was back in his prime. I believe you will soon find your old form again."
"Ha ha!"
Iverson laughed and shook his head. "I can't go back. Tonight was just a flash in the pan. My era of the 'Big Four' shooting guards is over."
You don't need to talk about me.
"But you, I think the Clippers right now, with your efforts and those of Curry and other players, have a real chance to contend for the championship."
"what……"
Su Hao smiled and said, "The championship? That's still too far away. We're all too young and inexperienced. The playoffs might not be easy."
hum~
Upon hearing this, Iverson immediately replied, "I've made the playoffs many times and even won a championship. I can help you."
"What does Alan mean?!"
"Yes, if possible, I'd like to come to the Clippers and witness you talented young people win a championship and take over this era!"
"Oh?"
Su Hao paused for a moment, then smiled slightly, "If possible, I would be very happy to oblige."
That's just a polite way of saying it.
However, it would be unacceptable for Iverson to come to the Clippers, start, or even replace Curry.
On Iverson's side.
After communicating with Su Hao, he went to the Clippers' management that same night and found Clippers manager Jerry West, the "logo guy".
“Jerry, I want to join your team.”
Iverson stated his demands.
"Uh……"
After a moment's thought, Jerry West said, "Okay, but on one condition."
"You said."
"You can't start."
"Okay, I can be a substitute, but I also have a request that I hope you can fulfill."
"Tell me!"
"I hope……"
……
One day later.
The entire Clippers team traveled to New York, arriving at Madison Square Garden to challenge the Knicks.
Recently, there has been a wave of nostalgia for the "Big Four" shooting guards in their later years, the Knicks have "T-Mac" McGrady, and it's also the largest city in the United States.
The Clippers' "Twin Stars" were enjoying immense success.
This matchup remains incredibly popular.
Besides the points mentioned above, there is another major highlight.
That is, the Clippers traded away their two All-Star guards, Chris Kaman and Baron Davis, in order to acquire the "Davidson Twins".
Sent to... the Knicks.
This was a humiliating deal for both of them.
For Kaman and Baron Davis, this match was a fight against their former team, and a chance to avenge their defeat!