NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 298 The end of the regular season

The schedule has entered May, and the cruel 98/99 season has finally come to an end, and all the players are relieved.

On May 99, 5, the Knicks defeated the Heat at home, ending the regular season.

With 46 wins and 4 losses, the first record in the league, the Knicks played a shockingly shortened season under the leadership of Zhao Dong.

Zhao Dong won the scoring title in the 98/99 season, but did not get other statistics.

He averaged 3.7 blocks per game, but this season Mourning averaged 3.9 blocks per game and performed better.

The well-known basketball commentator Bill Simon wrote in his ESPN column: "Because of the schedule, the shrinking season is more difficult than the normal season, and it tests the support of a superstar to the team.

Feilong played 50 games this season, averaging 46.5 minutes, 44.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 3.7 blocks, 1.5 turnovers, and 3.2 fouls. He played 12+ 50 times. For him, this is a great season. With the Knicks sitting on the league's first throne.

Such a superstar, I don't think the glory of defending the dynasty is needed anymore, he is now our active No.1. "

Bill Simon's article has been supported by many people. Zhao Dong's data this season is close to some terrible data in ancient times, and he has won the approval of fans.

With the end of the season, the rankings of the East and West are also out.

In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks took the lead. The second place in the regular season is the Philadelphia digital team of the email combination with 39 wins and 11 losses. No.3 is the Bulls with 37 wins and 13 losses. The fourth is the Pacers with 33 wins and 17 losses. The fifth to eighth are the Heat, Magic, Eagles, and Pistons.

The Western Conference, the first is the Spurs, 37 wins and 13 losses, the second is the Lakers, 36 wins and 14 losses, the third is the Trail Blazers, 35 wins and 15 losses, the fourth is the Suns, 27 wins and 23 losses, and the fifth to eighth are Mosaic, Kings, Timberwolves, Supersonics.

The rebuilt Jazz's record is the last in the league, and the probability of winning the No. [-] lottery is the highest.

Playoff rankings.

The top four in the Eastern Conference are all concentrated in the Central and Atlantic Regions, so the rankings have been affected. The champion of the Southeast Region and the fifth-ranked Heat in the Eastern Conference during the regular season automatically rank third in the Eastern Conference in the playoffs. The number team in the same region as the Knicks Automatically dropped to fourth.

So the final ranking of the Eastern Conference playoffs is, Knicks, Bulls, Heat, Numbers, Pacers, Magic, Eagles, Pistons.

The top three in the regular season in the Western Conference happen to be the three division champions, so the ranking will not be affected.

The list of the first round of the playoffs.

east:

The Knicks vs. the Pistons, the numbers vs. the Pacers, the winners of the first, eighth and fourth and fifth enter the second round.

Bulls vs. Eagles, Heat vs. Magic, the winners of the second, seventh and third and sixth enter the second round.

west:

The Spurs are against the Sonics, and the Suns are against the Mosaics.

Lakers vs Timberwolves, Blazers vs Kings.

The first round of the playoffs will start on May 5.

The major media immediately made second-round predictions, the Eastern Conference, the Knicks vs. the digital team, and the Bulls vs. the Heat. This prediction is almost the result of all the media's predictions, and there is no difference.

As for the second round prediction of the West, there are some discrepancies.

Specifically, the Mosaic and the Suns are likely to reach the second round. There is no suspense for the other three teams that have reached the second round, namely the Spurs, the Lakers, and the Trail Blazers.

Even the media's predictions for the Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals have come out, the Knicks vs. Bulls in the East, and the Lakers vs. Spurs in the West.

"The playoffs haven't started yet, and the media's predictions have no basis."

The postman refused to accept the result of this prediction, and said angrily to the media: "You can't ignore our efforts for a season. This is a great blow to our fighting spirit, and it will affect our preparations."

Aveline also accepted an interview with the media. He said: "I think we have a good chance to reach the Eastern Conference Finals, because the Knicks have exhausted their energy in the regular season."

Not to mention, many media and some league superstars really agreed with Iverson's statement.

O'Neal said to the media: "That guy Feilong is a big fool. Everyone else is saving energy and accumulating energy for the playoffs. Only he is squandering precious energy."

Magic Johnson also thinks Iverson and O'Neal are right, telling the media in a phone interview:
"Looking at the record in the regular season, the Knicks are obviously a level higher than other teams. Likely to fall in some series, that series, probably the second round."

As soon as this statement came out, some follow-up media began to criticize Zhao Dong, saying that he ignored the overall situation of the playoffs and wasted his physical energy in vain just to put up good numbers, saying that if the Knicks could not complete the dynasty defense this season, he will bear the greatest responsibility.

Zhao Dong dismissed this, and said in an interview with the media: "Don't compare me with others. With such an intensive schedule, I can play ten consecutive matches."

"Five hundred regular season games? Haha... You can't call it Feilong anymore, you have to call it Iron Man." The magician couldn't help laughing after learning about Zhao Dong's statement from the media.

"Husband, Adi has entered the game."

On the 6th, Zhao Dong didn't get up until ten o'clock in the morning. He heard good news about Lindsay as soon as he woke up.

"Really, then congratulations, wife." He smiled.

"Yeah, Adidas is in the game, Reebok and Puma are coming soon, and my people are stepping up their lobbying for some of their directors." Lindsay laughed.

"Okay, we've ruined them. We, Dragon Sports and Nike, are the only two big players." Zhao Dong laughed.

"Adidas' main business is concentrated in Europe, in terms of football shoes. This time they should be seriously injured, but it will not kill them. However, it is hard to say for Puma and Reebok. Without a large amount of capital injection, those bad players Assets will wear them down," Lindsay laughed.

"Have the other investments of the storm been implemented recently?" Zhao Dong asked.

Lin Saidao: "We participated in Google's angel financing and the second round of financing this year, and there will be a third round of financing in the second half of the year. Apple and several other companies you are optimistic about have all completed their investments and entered their board of directors."

Nodding his head, Zhao Dong said: "Julong Investment has also done a good job in domestic investment, but it is not yet the time to make money in China. Now is the era of pure investment, and it will be harvested after five or ten years."

Lin Saidao: "These companies in the United States are the same. The current super high growth of Storm Fund is still due to the long-term bull market of Nasdaq. My husband, you have grasped the general trend. Whether it is the stock market, the futures market, or the foreign exchange market, we will You can get the biggest bonus."

"Remember, Aiweier, I judge that this big bull market will last until 2000 at most. Before the turn of the millennium, you have to complete the long-short conversion in advance. Our capital is too large to wait until 2000 to cash out." Zhao Dong exhorted.

Lindsay nodded and said with a smile: "The plan has been made. It is now May. I will cash out all the funds before the end of the year. At the same time, I will make arrangements for the short position in advance, and then turn from long to short, and then kill another wave."

At noon on the [-]th, Dayao returned to New York from Houston.

Zhao Dong called Hu Weidong and Dazhi to find a restaurant at home and chatted with Dayao.

"Brother Dong, I'll treat you to this meal." After ordering, Dayao said with a smile.

"You got Zhao Dong's big contract of hundreds of millions of dollars, so it's your turn to invite it." Hu Weidong laughed.

"Three meals in a row." Dazhi said with a smile.

"Ten meals are fine." Dayao said with a smile.

Zhao Dong took a look at Hu Weidong and Dazhi, knowing that they must be envious of Dayao's hundreds of millions of dollars in sponsorship contracts, but he couldn't solve the difference between them.

He has analyzed Dayao's current strength, which is probably the level of Yao's strength one year after entering the league in the previous life. For the current Dayao, after entering the league, it can be said with certainty that he will definitely be able to play the performance of a first-class center forward , and even won the praise that debut is the pinnacle.

In the previous life, Dayao was in the best stage of strength training at the age of 20 to 22, but he did not get the best training in China, because the domestic level of this aspect is very low, including diet and other directions are not professional, until the age of [-] After entering the league, he received the most professional training, but at that time, he had already passed the best foundation-laying age.

And in this life, he received the most professional training at the most suitable age group, and Duke spared no effort in training him. His potential is not comparable to that of the previous life, because his physical fitness is at least one more than that of the previous life. Grade, his future potential, is even greater than in his previous life.

Especially physical training is very important between the ages of seventeen and twenty, and Dayao has seized this period in this life.

In his opinion, the value of Dayao is not comparable to that of a veteran like Hu Weidong.

And when Dazhi accepted his training, he was already over 20 years old, his body had already been shaped, and he had already missed the best age for strength training. In addition, his willpower was far inferior to Dayao. Although he was definitely much stronger than his previous life, His future achievements will definitely not be as good as Dayao.

For the future positioning of the two, Yao has the potential of a super center, and he is big enough to become a first-class center in the league.

"By the way, Zhao Dong, the bus called me the day before yesterday, saying that he wanted to come here to try his luck." Hu Weidong said.

"Bart?"

Zhao Dong nodded and said, "You can come and try, there must be a chance. Is he in his twenties?"

"It's 75 years old, it seems to be at the end of the year, and it's not yet 24 years old." Hu Weidong said.

"It's finalized." Zhao Dong shook his head regretfully.

"Yes."

Nodding, Hu Weidong is also regretful.

He is sorry for himself, Bart is stereotyped, he is already considered old, it is too late to come here, he is a few years younger, and he has a chance to win a main position in the Knicks.

"How about this, Brother Hu, you let Bart go to Dongcheng Base to practice for a few months, and I will ask the trainer there to make a training plan for him according to NBA standards, so that he can get used to it first." Zhao Dong said.

"Success." Hu Weidong nodded.

"After he comes, ask Wells to sign him and find him a few teams for trial training. With his size and strength, there will be teams who want him."

Zhao Dong said with a smile: "Now that O'Neal is getting stronger, Tim Duncan has also become the Optimus Prime inside. Other teams need a center with a meat shield like Battelle to carry these inside monsters."

After talking about Bart, Zhao Dong asked Dayao again: "Dayao, what do you gain from following Dameng?"

Dayao hurriedly said: "I have gained a lot, he taught me a lot of experience in the basket."

Zhao Dong nodded and said: "Now the season is still playing, he doesn't have the time and stamina, after the offseason, you can go to Houston to practice for a few more months. Your parents can also go, now their work in China has stopped ?”

"It's already stopped, so I'm going to come here now." Dayao said with a smile.

Zhao Dong said with a smile: "Although O'Neal is powerful, he is afraid of Dameng. He was knocked down by Dameng under the basket. You have a good footwork foundation. If you learn Dameng's dreamy footwork, you will be able to play in the basket. Dominance will be stronger.

By the way, you don't need to be lazy, I have already arranged for you to study together during the offseason. "

"Understood, Brother Dong." Dazhi said quickly.

Zhao Dongdao: "This opportunity is worth a lot of money. I brought Dameng to invest, and he invested 500 million US dollars. Most people don't have this opportunity. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't take him to play. Don't waste this opportunity." gone."

"Thank you Dong Ge." The two said quickly.

Hu Weidong asked at this time: "Zhao Dong, look at this year's draft, does Dayao have a chance to win the No. [-] pick? Now the media are beating Brand and belittling Yao. His performance in the middle of the season and in the finals was obviously not as good as that of Yao."

Zhao Dong said with a smile: "Don't worry about the media, it's just creating momentum. Some teams want to mislead their opponents. No matter what the final pick is, for Dayao, what he needs to pay attention to is his performance after entering the league. I also lost, does it matter?"

"Haha, you're right." Hu Weidong and the others laughed.

After chatting for a while, Zhao Dong said to Dazhi: "Dazhi, you played well in the Knicks, you have adapted to the league, and your defense has looked good, at least it is no longer a defensive loophole. Development is very beneficial, and now it can be regarded as a firm foothold in the league.

The next thing is to let Wells find a deal for you, go to a weak team that can play the main force, and play your own worth. "

"I'm leaving next season?" Dazhi asked in surprise.

"If you want to leave, you don't have many opportunities in the Knicks. Now that you have adapted to the league and strengthened your defense, your current strength has reached the strength of a second-rate center in the league, and your offense is even top-notch. It is completely possible to play the main force." Zhao Dong said.

Hu Weidong also said: "The league still lacks centers, even leaving New York, there are really many opportunities."

Zhao Dongdao: "Look at the Heat's Luke Langley, he can barely be considered a second-rate center, but he is actually a third-rate guy. His strength is not as good as yours, but he has been playing the main force for the Bulls and the Heat.

There are many centers like him, what are you afraid of?As long as you are willing to defend and dare to defend, with your offensive ability, as long as you put it on the shelf, most teams are willing to trade you. "

"I see." Dazhi nodded.

In fact, he was just used to staying in the Knicks, and became dependent on Zhao Dong. Although this season has shrunk, he has received a lot of training, with a balanced offense and defense, and his self-confidence has also improved a lot.

Zhao Dong laughed and said: "In the future, we will fight our own way. How high we develop is up to you. I can't control you for the rest of your life."

"Come on, Zhao Dong, the three of us toast to you, the guide." Hu Weidong raised his glass.

"Dry."

The four of Zhao Dong drank it all in one gulp.

When I got home, it was almost three o'clock.

Zhao Dong wandered around the house, a little restless.

Four o'clock, five o'clock, 05:30, five forty, 45, 47...

"48 points, it was at this time in the last life." Zhao Dong nested on the sofa, staring at his mobile phone.

After 48 minutes, he didn't know what was going on, and he was a little nervous.

As a third-generation military officer and a second-generation official, he shared weal and woe with the Republic.

"Ding……"

Two minutes later, the phone rang suddenly, which startled him.

"Hey?"

The call claimed to be from China, but the number was unfamiliar, so he still got through.

"happened."

The voice of his father Zhao Zhenguo sounded over there, his voice was deep and full of anger.

"What? Then..."

"fine."

The phone was then hung up.

"call!"

Zhao Dong heaved a sigh of relief and said yes to nothing.

On May 5, the first round of the series began.

The Knicks' first-round series started on the 9th, and the Pistons arrived in New York at noon on the 8th.

That night, in the East, the Digital team defeated the Pacers, the Heat defeated the Magic, in the West, the Suns defeated the Mosaics, and the Trail Blazers defeated the Kings.

In the first round of four games, there were no upsets.

"The e-mail team played a violent performance, and the momentum penetrated Changhong. Together, they scored 60+ and pointed to the second round!" New York Sports News.

"The King of Shots, Tiehan Mourning, Sent Eight Big Shots in a Single Game, Sealing the Magic!" The New York Times.

The next day, the New York media focused on the East game, and the West game was ignored.

At noon, at the request of the media, the Knicks held a brief press conference at the training base.

"Flying Dragon, against the Pistons in the first round, is the team confident to complete the sweep?" Thomas, the team reporter, asked.

"It must be swept away." Zhao Dong said confidently.

The words passed through the mouth of the media and quickly reached the ears of the Pistons.

The Pistons' lineup this season is still okay. Jerry Stackhouse was traded from Philadelphia to strengthen the bench lineup, but such a lineup is obviously lacking in confidence to play against the Knicks.

At the request of the media, the Pistons held a press conference in the hotel, and TNT TV broadcasted the press conference live.

"We will try our best to win." The team's core Grant Hill said.

"Flying Dragon is not humble at all. If Lambiel and the others are still here, they will definitely fight him." Team leader Joe Dumars laughed.

"The current Pistons are no longer Pistons. They have been slapped in the face, and there is no blood at all."

In a luxurious office in a certain building in Manhattan, New York, Lambiel, who was watching TV, was very dissatisfied.

Starting in the afternoon, more and more fans began to gather in the square of Madison Square Garden. By five o'clock, the entire Madison Square Garden was already crowded with people.

Most of these fans were wearing Zhao Dong's home jersey No. 46.

"Dynasty! Dynasty! Dynasty..."

The huge sound waves continued continuously, with waves coming from time to time.

Various TV media have been reporting here since the afternoon, and a large number of reporters also haunted it.

"The Knicks have never seen a grand occasion. The team ushered in the only chance to defend the dynasty in history. Now let us interview the fans."

Reporters from New York TV station took the camera to conduct interviews on the spot.

When the camera was on a white girl, before the reporter could speak, the girl shouted excitedly at the camera: "Dynasty! Dynasty..."

"Dynasty! Dynasty..."

A lot of fans rushed over, yelling at the camera.

"From their faces, I can see the excitement, anticipation and eagerness..." The reporter couldn't speak, so he had to shout to the camera.

(End of this chapter)