I'm not a basketball bully

Chapter 313

The first round of the NBA playoffs is all over.

In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers, who have entered the second round, will face the Houston Rockets as their opponents.

This matchup did not attract much attention. Most people believed that the Lakers could easily win and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

After all, the Lakers' strength currently seems to be the favorite for the championship. After entering the playoffs, the team's overall state is very hot, and they swept the Utah Jazz 4:0 to advance.

The Rockets' performance is a bit worrying.

Although they advanced, the Rockets and Trail Blazers played fiercely in the first round, and the winner was not decided until G6.

There are also big problems among team members.

McGrady's condition has gradually declined, and he is no longer the same player as he was a few years ago. There are rumors that he will leave the Rockets next season. Therefore, there is obviously no cohesion among the Rockets players. After all, the team is about to break up.

Dayao also suffered from injuries. After gaining weight and losing weight, his own playing style and positioning were confused by the coach.

The core duo of the team is still like this, and there is no possibility of the Rockets breaking out.

The Lakers are waiting for work. Facing the hard-fought Rockets, they can already consider their opponents in the Western Conference Finals.

On the other side, the showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks is even more interesting.

The Nuggets are very strong this year, with Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Jr. Smith, and a lot of talent on the forward and defensive lines. These people have the touch and can kill their opponents directly.

The Mavericks have begun to recruit helpers. Jason Terry is good, but they will have to wait two years to reach the championship level.

The West was originally known as a race for the top contenders, but this year it doesn't look like there's much suspense.

In contrast, the Eastern Conference, which fans once rated as not being competitive, is actually very exciting.

Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.

Little Emperor James, who lost in last year's finals, will compete with Peak Warcraft for tickets to the Eastern Conference Finals.

James has already said that he will lead the team to the finals and avenge the Lakers.

However, Howard, who was not nervous, did not respond and was still cheerful in the pre-game interview.

It seems that if he doesn't win the game, his worth will increase. Howard doesn't even care about winning or losing the game.

Compared with this side, the atmosphere of the Knicks vs. 76ers is completely different.

Iverson, who had dreadlocks, said in a pre-game interview:

"There is a fateful duel between Houmi and me. He faced it last season, but this time I am going to bet my career on this series and I will win."

Iverson held his head high and his body was still twisting when he said this.

But anyone who knows Iverson knows that this is what Iverson looks like when he gets serious. In the street culture of the black community, this is when he puts his face on the line.

Iverson obviously meant what he said. After all, everyone can see that Iverson has entered a decline in his career. This year may be Iverson's last strong year.

If he can't defeat Su Ye this year, then he may never have the chance to defeat Su Ye again.

Although Su Ye is thick, Iverson really wants to defeat Su Ye once.

Su Ye also said in the interview before the game:

"AI is the player I respect the most, but I have to tell him that the Knicks will beat the 76ers. Not only will they beat the 76ers, but they will also take this victory to the end to win the O'Brien Cup. Maybe this will make him feel better. Some."

The pre-match dialogue between the two sides was both emotional and full of gunpowder.

In the second round of the Eastern and Western Conference, the showdown between the Knicks and the 76ers is the most anticipated by fans.

This matchup was more popular than the other three combined.

TNT specially organized a symposium to predict the battle between the Knicks and the 76ers.

In addition to Barkley and Kenny Smith, the studio also invited Shark O'Neal, who is now in offseason vacation mode, and retired New York Knicks star Patrick Ewing as guests.

At the beginning, Barkley smiled and said:

"Hey, we are sitting here today to discuss the Knicks vs. 76ers game, but before that, I would like to ask, where is the 76ers star?"

Feizhu looked around, then spread his hands and said:

"We invited the Knicks star Patrick today, but we didn't invite the 76ers star, director. Isn't this a bit unfair?"

"76ers star? I think after this year, Allen Iverson and Su Ye will become 76ers stars." Smith was a little embarrassed. "As for now, the history of 76ers stars is too long."

The 76ers have many famous players. Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Moses Malone and other famous superstars have all played for the 76ers.

The reason why Smith is embarrassed is that most of these ancient superstars have passed away, and there is really no 76ers star among the people alive now.

But Buckley shook his head and pointed at himself with the pen. Smith had a question mark on his face.

Instead, it was Ao Pang next to him who said, "Charles, do you think you are a 76ers star? Go look in the mirror first. Don't let the 76ers deny it. What contribution have you made to the 76ers?"

Several people finally understood that Barkley's opening words were meant to promote themselves.

Smith then reacted and said:

"Sorry, Charles, although you have played for the 76ers for eight years, I have never regarded you as a celebrity."

Several people laughed, and Ewing added: "If Charles is a celebrity, then Zhu Fangyu is also a celebrity of our Knicks."

During this period, Ewing also paid attention to the rising Knicks and was somewhat impressed by Zhu Fangyu.

But of course he was joking. Even Ewing would not believe that Zhu Fangyu could become a Knicks star.

The fact that he can remember the name of this substitute player already shows that Zhu Fangyu played well.

But one thing is that Zhu Fangyu, as a spectator, rushed onto the field and punched Pierce eleven times, which is definitely a famous scene that history will never forget.

Buckley made an unhappy expression and swallowed it amidst the ridicule of several people. The effect of the show was full.

Barkley said: "Okay, but for today, I want to play the role of a 76ers star and speak for the 76ers."

The four people returned to the topic, and Smith said:

"The second-round battle between the Knicks and the 76ers will begin in a few days. First of all, who do you think will win?"

"76 people."

"Knicks."

"Knicks."

Except for Barkley, the other two people said the Knicks.

As a 76ers star, Barkley immediately disagreed:

"Hey, how can you talk about the Knicks? Don't forget the strength of the 76ers, Allen Iverson, Andrew Iguodala, Pau Gasol, you actually think they will lose?"

O'Neal glanced sideways at Feizhu and said, "They all lost to Su Ye last year."

Barkley pointed at O'Pang and said, "You also lost to Su Ye, Shaq."

"With personal attacks?" O'Neal looked funny, "I lost to Su Ye, so I support Su Ye, which makes sense."

"Okay, Patrick."

The three turned to Ewing, and Ewing said: "The performance of these guys last year surprised me. This year they have added Deron Williams. I choose to believe in them."

Ewing's words are very reasonable. Although he is a Knicks legend, he does not blindly support the Knicks.

But Barkley stepped out of his way, came behind Ewing, stretched out his hand and said:

"Viewers, this is a famous Knicks player, and everything he said is false."

Barkley returned to his seat, took out a data sheet and said:

"Allen Iverson, in the first round of the playoffs, averaged 20.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1 steal and 0.3 blocks per game. This is the most demonstrable data. AI was ready in the last round. He will be in this round." He will not allow himself to lose to Su Ye a second time."

But Ao Pang smiled evilly: "Really? Do you want to hear Su Ye's data?"

Barkley waved his hand quickly: "NONO, although Su Ye and I are a family, what I want to express is, don't underestimate the 76ers too much."

As he spoke, Buckley's expression became serious.

Although it is working out, Barkley really feels that the 76ers can compete with the Knicks.

Smith said: "Okay, so how many games do you think the Knicks and 76ers will play?"

O'Neal said: "Six games, the Knicks can solve the 76ers in six games."

Ewing said: "It's likely to be five games, because the 76ers will be at home in six games. People like AI are most likely to break out in a familiar environment."

Barkley said: "You are wrong, the Knicks and 76ers will fight in the tiebreaker."

"Then who will win?" Ao Pang asked.

"Nah... no, it's the 76ers!"

Barkley first mentioned the Knicks, but then changed his mind to the 76ers halfway.

The three people laughed, and O'Neal winked and said: "It seems that the famous 76ers player we invited may be fake, and he actually defected to the Knicks."

The four people laughed at each other, but generally speaking, they were still more optimistic about the Knicks.

Although Barkley is a 76ers star, he can support two teams until the tiebreaker at most. In the end, it is hard to say who will win and who will lose.

If Barkley were not a former 76ers player, he would probably have started to support the Knicks without thinking.

Smith said: "Shaq, you seem to be quite suitable for the show. Why don't you come to our place permanently?"

O'Neal came as a guest today, but he and Barkley seemed to have been working together for a long time.

Sometimes O'Neal can catch the jokes that Smith can't react to. O'Neal is simply born for the effect of the show.

Smith simply extended an olive branch to O'Neal on behalf of TNT.

O'Neill smiled, he did have this plan.

Use your comedy talents to shine in the NBA commentary box.

But O'Neal hasn't retired yet, so he can't be too straightforward and just say seriously: "You know, Kenny."

Smith smiled knowingly and continued: "Well, since you don't agree, we at TNT are very stingy and have already prepared a punishment program for you."

O'Neill was startled and turned his head along with Smith, and saw a 1:1 Su Ye set of cards being slowly pushed into the studio.

"What is this for? Why did you invite Su Ye here?"

O'Neill instinctively felt something was wrong.

Barkley smiled and said: "We have obtained Su Ye's consent to use his stand-up image and install a robotic boxing glove. Shaq, please come and experience how different it is from Su Ye's real fist."

After O'Neill listened, he looked at the hand holding the card and saw that there was really a boxing glove fixed there and could pop out at any time.

Aopang was dumbfounded: "Hey, man, I'm not a coward, I just want to ask, how powerful is this fist?"

Although Aopang dared to play, the fist combined with the image of Su Ye immediately caused a psychological shadow on him.

Forget about being beaten on the court, it has been so long, and Ao Pang has let go.

Damn, I didn't expect that when I came to do a show, I would have to experience Su Ye's fists.

The most surprising thing is that this was approved by Su Ye.

O'Neill wanted to ask Su Ye what kind of mentality he had in agreeing to this matter.

It’s not like I agreed to shake hands to make peace and cooperated with the program crew to punish me like this. This hand is not in vain.

Buckley had a mean smile on his face: "Don't worry, according to Su Ye's own feedback, this machine is only [-]-[-]% of Su Ye's strength, and it won't hurt at all."

O'Neal looked at Barkley's mean smile and wanted to say if it doesn't hurt, go up and experience it.

In the end, O'Neal was having fun and agreed to go up and experience "Su Ye's" fists.

Anyway, it's only [-]% to [-]% of the strength, so it shouldn't be very painful... O'Neill thought.

He stood in front of Su Ye's sign, humorously made a stance, and shouted:

"Anti-python."

Barkley immediately pressed the switch, and the boxing gloves flew out in an instant and hit O'Neal's fat.

"Ah!"

Aopang took several steps back, covering the place where he was hit and screaming.

Ewing, who was watching on the sidelines, was shocked.

On the contrary, Barkley and Smith were very calm and stood watching O'Neal's performance.

"Stop screaming, Shaq, this fist doesn't even have the strength of a child."

Buckley said, holding back a laugh.

Of course they won't give this machine much power. After all, Shaq is a guest on the show, so it would be bad if he gets hurt.

They only gave this fist a very light force, so that even a child standing in front of it would not be hurt.

It can only play a trick on O'Neal.

O'Neal stopped instantly and blinked, as if he had just realized that he was fine.

After a while, O'Neill sighed: "Sure enough, the electric one is still not as enjoyable as the real one."

The entire studio was also quiet.

The three Barkleys had black lines all over their heads. It turns out that this damn fat guy is already happy with Su Ye's boxing?

Barkley was even more willing to lose. They also wanted to play tricks on O'Neal, but they didn't expect that O'Neal turned his army around.

Sure enough, there is a meanness outside of being mean. When it comes to being mean, Barkley said that I am not as good as you.

When O'Neal saw that several people were silent, he started to show off:

"Is this the fist that you call [-]% to [-]% strength? I can only say that it is not as good as Su Ye!"

O'Neal said, I was beaten by Su Ye, so I have the right to speak.

Ewing secretly clenched his fists and suddenly understood why Su Ye hit O'Neal.

TNT's trick failed, and O'Neal said in turn, you garbage machines are not worthy of being compared with us, Su Ye.

The symposium was very effective and vividly demonstrated how powerful Su Ye's fists were.

After the audience had fun, they began to look forward to the approaching battle between the Knicks and the 76ers.