God of NBA point guards

Chapter 431 Which of the three of you has the chance to win the championship first?
ABC TV gave its own data and believed that the Sonics had only a 21% chance of completing the three consecutive championships.

And this TV station also made prediction data for the Bulls' championship probability, 38%, far exceeding the defending champion Sonics.

Such predictions are the attitude of most media.

That is to say, facing the strong lineup of the Bulls, most of the media are not optimistic about the Sonics completing the three consecutive championships, but are more optimistic about the Bulls winning the championship.

Magic Johnson said in an interview with the media: "Although the Supersonics have strengthened Drexler, the glider is no longer as strong as it used to be, and his efficiency has dropped sharply.

And Laettner's style of play is also very soft. He can't beat Mutombo in the low post. As a center forward, he can only be a fortress outside and cannot provide high-quality low post and basket offense for the Sonics. .

Everyone knows that the reason why the Sonics lost to the Bulls in the 94 Finals was because they did not have high-quality low post and basket offense, so they traded Sam Perkins.

But now, they have not only recovered Perkins, but also introduced another large 'Perkins'. I don't understand what kind of team building idea this is. Does the management think that Laettner and Perkins can be moved? Mutombo?
This kind of behavior is a kind of self-denial. They denied the idea of ​​building the inside line in the first two seasons, but on the contrary, the first two seasons allowed the Sonics to win two championships.

But now they have overturned their own correct thinking and chose to return to the wrong thinking in the past, and this is the most important reason why I am not optimistic about the Supersonics defending their title. "

On the 25th, the CCTV team arrived in Seattle.

It was still Zhang Lili and Xu Jicheng, as well as three newcomers, Wang Dong, the assistant for statistics, Zhang Wu, the cameraman, and Qi Bin, the assistant.

On the 27th, the league held a press conference, announcing the national live broadcasts of several major TV broadcasters.

Following last season, the Sonics continued to hold the No. 41 spot. Like last season, there were another [-] live broadcasts across the United States, exactly half of them.

The Bulls played 40 games, one more than last season.

The two teams are still the most popular teams in the league, and the most favored by TV broadcasters.

David Stern said in a news conference: "I don't think the Sonics will have the super-hot ratings that they started last season this season.

But I am also sure that the ratings of the Supersonics will be very good. The successful defense of the Iron Fist World Champion will continue to attract the attention of many people, and some of them will choose to watch the Supersonics.

I just hope that these people will not focus all their attention on the SuperSonics and Iron Fist King. The entire NBA deserves their attention. "

It also won the league's number one live broadcast in the United States, which means a huge opportunity for exposure. The team management, players, and sponsors are very happy.

In order to publicize, his sponsors hung his large advertising photos all over the world's large and medium-sized cities, and countless TV stations were broadcasting his advertisements.

In Seattle, no matter which street you go, you can see his large advertisement photos.

October 96, 10 was the Sonics' media day for the new season.

All the players arrived early in the morning, and the team hired a professional photographer to take promotional photos. It took a full two hours for the photo shoot to end, and it was almost 11 o'clock before entering the media session.

There are quite a lot of media coming. More than 30% of overseas media came to Tekken King. There are more than 350 domestic media reporters, which is a significant increase from last year. There are more than [-] media in total, including photographers, there are more than [-] people. The press hall, which can accommodate hundreds of people, was packed.

"Crack clap..."

After Zhou Quan and the others came out, the sound of the shutter kept ringing, and the flashes lit up.

When it came time for the media to ask questions, the host first chose the local media Seattle Times, who was also a team reporter for the Supersonics.

The reporter asked: "Iron Fist, Mosaic has strengthened the No. [-] position. Do you think that the addition of All-Star point guard Tim Hardaway will make Mosaic our strongest opponent in the West?"

Zhou Quan smiled and said: "In the new season, the Jazz and Mosaic should be our strongest opponents in the West, followed by the Lakers with the Sharks. As for the strongest opponent, the most likely is indeed Mosaic."

The reporter immediately asked: "So is it possible for Mosaic to prevent us from entering the finals?"

Zhou Quan said: "Mosaic's strength must have increased significantly, and the addition of Xiao Chong can provide the team with stable scoring, organization and breakthrough capabilities.

Of course, if Mosaic faces us, I personally don't think it will be able to. I believe I can restrain Xiao Chong. Mosaic's strength has not been strengthened enough to kill us. "

The next reporter to ask a question was from the Seattle Post. He asked, "Iron Fist, the Bulls strengthened Dikembe Mutombo. Do you think Mutombo is the last piece of the puzzle for the Bulls to hit the championship?"

Zhou Quan's attitude was more cautious, the smile on his face faded, and he said quite seriously: "At least the Bulls think so. The Bulls have been lacking a strong center for so many years, and Mutombo is what they need most. that person.

Mutombo and I were drafted in the same year. He is a very strong guy. I remember a series before, and he averaged more than six blocks per game. That was a terrible ability to protect the rim. "

"So do you think we can beat the Bulls again?" the reporter asked again.

Zhou Quan said: "The management made targeted reinforcements because of the Bulls' reinforcements, but the specifics depend on the actual combat effect.

But we are still full of confidence in the future. Mutombo also has weaknesses. With his bulls, they also have their weaknesses.

Our own lineup is also good, with rebounds, defense, offense, organization, very average, and almost no shortcomings.

If we have to say that there are shortcomings, then we do not have a strong offensive ability in the low post and the basket. This is our shortcoming.

But we also had the same shortcomings last season, but we swept the mosaic with the super insiders of Dameng and Barkley. This shows that we can cope with teams with strong insiders, so our shortcomings are not so easy to grasp , we have experience with this. "

The third questioner was Zhang Lili, who asked cheerfully: "Zhou Quan, you don't have time for additional basketball training during the offseason. It hasn't been long since you resume training. Is it okay in the regular season?"

Zhou Quan said with a smile: "There is no major problem, but I still need some time to recover."

"Will it affect the regular season record?" Zhang Lili asked again.

"It's possible, but our only goal this season is to defend the title. As long as it doesn't affect this goal, there will be no problem." Zhou Quan said.

The fourth question is from the New York Times, and the host can't always ask the local media to ask questions.

After taking the microphone, the reporter immediately asked: "King of Iron Fist, your second defense of the world boxing title should be in the next offseason, so will your opponent be Michael Tyson?"

In the snapping photo of the media, Zhou Quan blinked his eyes from the flash light, and then replied: "First of all, this is the supersonic media day, not my personal press conference, so I will only answer this question." A question that has nothing to do with the Sonics or the NBA. Sorry, I have not yet confirmed who the opponent for the second defense will be."

The third reporter who asked the question was a reporter from the Los Angeles Times. He asked, "Iron Fist, do you think it is more difficult for the Sonics to complete the three consecutive championships than last season's defense?"

Zhou Quan nodded and said, "That's for sure. Both the Bulls and Mosaic are stronger than last season. Even in the West, except for Mosaic, the Jazz and Lakers will also be stronger than last season, and the resistance we will face will also be greater. "

"At present, most media are not optimistic about the Supersonic defending three consecutive championships. What do you think?" The reporter asked.

Zhou Quan pondered for a moment and then said: "I understand the media's view. After all, the Bulls have strengthened the center position they have been lacking.

But I also said just now that our lineup is not weak, otherwise we would not be able to complete two consecutive championships, so we are full of confidence in the future, we are still full of desire and pursuit of the championship, and we are still full of fighting spirit.

If the Bulls become the biggest obstacle on our way to three consecutive championships, then we have only one way, which is to knock it down, kill it, and then ascend to the championship throne. "

"Clap clap clap..."

All the local media and some foreign media applauded.

This day is also the Bulls' media day, and the media hall of the Bulls headquarters is also full of people at this time. Although there are not as many people as the Supersonics, there are hundreds of people.

"Crack clap..."

Jordan stands in the middle, with Pippen on the left and Mutombo on the right. The media is taking pictures. It can be seen that he is in a very good mood because his face is full of smiles.

Entering the questioning session, the first question was from the local media Chicago Daily, asking: "Michael, with Dikembe Mutombo, do you think the probability of hitting the championship this season is higher than last season?"

"We are full of confidence in the future." Without hesitation, Jordan immediately said with a smile.

"Do you think you can beat the Sonics?" the reporter asked.

"Of course, the addition of Dikembe has made up for our biggest shortcoming. We will become a nightmare for the Sonics." Jordan said.

The next reporter who asked the question was the Washington Post, who asked: "Michael, the Sonics brought in your dream teammate Laettner and brought back Sam Perkins. The Sonics obviously want to play inside and out. Do you think this configuration is targeted for the Bulls and Mutombo?"

The smile on Jordan's face restrained a little, but he still smiled and said: "If the Sonics' inside line is pulled out, I believe our outside line defense can lock them up."

Phil Jackson nodded. If Laettner wants to pull Mutombo out, the Bulls have Pippen, Jordan, and Ron Harper on the outside, the three major defenders, plus a strong rotation speed and defensive system, can solve the problem. this problem.

"Dikembe, I heard that the Sonics have also recruited you. Why did you reject them?" asked the next reporter.

"Oh, they did contact my agent, but it didn't go down," Mutombo said.

"Is the contract unsatisfactory?" The reporter asked.

"They don't have room at all. I heard that they have renewed their main players and their annual salary is several million. If they want to sign me, they must trade at least one main player and one or two important rotation players. Their management has chosen A more balanced lineup, cut contact with me," Mutubom said.

"Dikembe, do you think you can help the Bulls beat the Sonics and win the championship?" asked the next reporter.

Mutombo hesitated for a while and said: "I think it's okay, we should have that kind of strength. Michael, Scotty, they are all people who are worthy of relying on, and they are all superstars."

"Then do you think the Bulls belong to the group of superstars?" The reporter couldn't help but ask after hearing this sentence, his eyes lit up.

Mutombo immediately shook his head and said: "Scotty grew up in the Bulls, and I am a free agent. The Bulls offered a contract that satisfied me. I am also optimistic about the future of the Bulls, so this is not a grouping.

None of us forced our original team to trade ourselves to the Bulls, that's a team, we're not. "

"Michael, now the Bulls have formed a true Big Three lineup, do you admit it?" the next reporter asked.

Of course Jordan would not object. The objection only shows that he thinks Mutombo is not a superstar, so he said: "You can say that, but we only agree with the Iron Triangle's statement."

"Scotty, do you think you are the team's second or third player now? In terms of annual salary and contract, Mutombo is more like the second leader." The next reporter asked.

Pippen's old face was a little black, and he cursed in his heart that the reporter who asked the question came home and found another man lying on his bed.

Mutombo is an honest man. Seeing Pippen's ugly face, he quickly said: "In the Bulls' locker room, Michael and Scottie are the leaders."

This sentence made Pippen's complexion suddenly better, and Mutombo was also pleasing to the eye.

It's just that the other Bulls players are complaining in their hearts. Mutombo can really speak, but when the Bulls have two leaders, Jordan can make Pippen shut up with just one look.

On the morning of the 29th, Houston, Mosaic's media day.

"Hakim, are you satisfied with the lineup now?" Houston Chronicle reporter asked.

"Our second and third positions should continue to be strengthened, we still have space. After Clyde left, we have a lot of space." Dameng said immediately.

As far as he knows, the damn boss Alexander doesn't want to use the middle-class regulations at all, and he doesn't even want to fill up the existing space. .

"Then do you think the new season can beat the Sonics?" The reporter asked.

Dameng said excitedly: "I know they found Laettner, but that's useless, that's the configuration to deal with Mutombo.

If the Sonics want to use Laettner against us, Charles can knock him over in the ass. He did that when the Dream Team practiced, and Laettner was knocked on his back.And Barkley can also defend him, it's useless for him to pull out, he is not as good as O'Neal with one arm.

And now we have Xiao Chong in the first position, he is great, his speed is even faster than Iron Fist, his breakthrough is very fast, I don't believe that Iron Fist can prevent him, his record against Iron Fist has always been good.

As long as Xiao Chong is not locked up, our offense can be played out, our inside lineup restrains the Sonics, and we will win this season. "

"Charles, Hakeem, the glider left you and chose to join the Sonics. Who do you think of the three of you has the chance to win the championship earlier?" the next reporter asked.

"Ha ha……"

Many reporters were delighted to hear this question.

(End of this chapter)