Chapter 246 Crazy Uncle Mu!
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(Uncle Mu and the Nuggets in 1994 were the peak of the rookie leading the rookie team to make a big fuss in the NBA. Since then, the grand occasion of Uncle Mu and the Nuggets has never appeared that year)
"Lin, congratulations on your first career entry into the division final. Your performance in this game is excellent. If you don't have the performance in this series, you will be excellent!"
In the fourth game between the Jazz and the Warriors, after the Jazz defeated the Warriors away, when Lin Han and the team's leading players Carl and Malone came to the post-match press conference together, the reporters at the scene were in a commotion.
Before this time, since entering the playoffs, Lin Han was banned by Jerry Sloan again. In order for Lin Han to stop talking with this group of reporters, Jerry Sloan directly banned all post-match visits from Lin Han.
Therefore, after entering the playoffs, most of the Jazz's post-match press conferences were participated by Malone and Stockton in terms of players. Before this game, he wanted to make a new change to himself. More media ban on Lin Han was lifted by Jerry Sloan, who wanted to understand his players' feelings, and this also made Lin Han very happy. Of course, this group of reporters were naturally the ones who were happier than Lin Han.
Lin Han has always performed very highly since entering the playoffs. He played the first 5x5 data in NBA history in the first round of the playoffs, and became the third 60-pointer in the league history in the second round of the playoffs. Although this performance is often because the Jazz team does have two superstar players who stand for Lin Han, even so, Lin Han performed like this in his first playoff journey in his career, which is still extremely shocking.
Although many fans who don’t like Lin Han at this time said that if Jordan met teammates like Malone and Stockton in his first season of his career, Jordan would perform better than Lin Han. There is no need to say whether such assumption exists or not, but one thing is certain. That is, Lin Han’s performance in the playoffs was indeed extremely outstanding. This was why others used Jordan to defeat him.
Of course, Lin Han was also a little surprised at this time when facing the almost excited reporters. He really never thought that these guys would welcome him so much. After being lifted from Jerry Sloan, Lin Han was going to fight with these guys tonight, but from now on, these guys didn't seem to be planning to play tricks with him today.
"We all performed well in this series. Basketball is not a one-person sport, and NBA is the same. We all need to contribute to each other. The reason why I look a little better is because my teammates contribute more to me than I do to them."
Although Lin Han was a little surprised at this time, he smiled when facing such a reporter's intentional ball game. Even when he said this, Lin Han looked at Ma Long on the side with a smile and continued: "So, I'm very glad that I have a group of selfless and great teammates."
When Lin Han looked at Ma Long and said the last sentence with a smile, let alone the reporters on the scene were stunned. When did Lin Han become so modest? The last time his remark that he was not a data brush caused the entire NBA discussion. At that time, many people were mocking him as a big bad wolf who kept saying that he would not eat sheep.
Although Lin Han performed well in the playoffs in recent times, the Jazz's performance in the playoffs has not had the dominance of the regular season. So recently, there are many people with Black Jazz or Black Lin Han. Of course, most players naturally cannot get too many recognitions at this time. After all, Lin Han has laid the foundation for his wonderful performance in this series since 60 points in the first game. Although he has not scored many points in the next few games, his role in the game is undoubtedly. The fans are not blind. Even the most demanding and disliked Lin Han is sure of Lin Han's performance. At most, he will say that Jordan will definitely be better than Lin Han if he performs in the Jazz, etc.
But even so. There are still some cold words about the Jazz outside, and the most are naturally Lin Han and Malone after the playoffs. The two of them have become more selfish and do not consider the feelings of their teammates. In fact, the basis for these people to say these words is that several young players of the team did not perform very well in the playoffs. Among them, the most are naturally excellent in the second half of the regular season, David Wesley and Russell, who performed very stably throughout the season.
The performance of these two people after the playoffs was indeed not very good. David Wesley's offensive efficiency has declined a lot, and Russell's defense has also declined a lot. In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that David Wesley and Russell are both rookies. It is impossible for a rookie to play in the playoffs for the first time, which is impossible for everyone to perform like Lin Han, like Weber, and as mature as Hardaway. Lin Han is an alien. Hardaway and Weber have seen the world in college and have won the Mengyi team back then. Such players are really hard to come by. In addition to these players, even a super genius like O'Neal, who is extremely talented, struggles extremely for the first time in the playoffs?
So it is not a big deal for David Wesley to lose his offensive efficiency. As for Russell's defensive efficiency, it is even more impossible. After all, whether it is the Trail Blazers or the Warriors, their playing style is extremely targeted. The Trail Blazers play three insides, Russell needs to defend the big with the small, the Warriors play one with four small, and Russell wants to defend the small with the big defense or even defend the opponent's boss. If Russell is an offensive player and has the advantage of misplacement, he needs to be criticized if his performance is very poor. As a passive defensive player, and every game is a misplaced defensive opponent, this is already a hell difficulty for defensive players. If you still expect a rookie defensive player to do well, it is really a bit difficult.
However, whether it is nonsense or not, when some people listed a lot of "high-end" data to compare David Wesley and Russell's playoffs and regular season comparisons, compared the data when they partnered with Lin Han and did not partner with Lin Han, and then came to a conclusion that "Lin Han wasted teammates", Lin Han even stunned not long ago.
You know, since entering the NBA, Lin Han has been hacked countless times. Lin Han has been numb to the words that are hacked. He has even reached the pointing point and scolded "cancer", and Lin Han will not react at all. However, Lin Han has heard of the word "waste teammate" for the first time. Sometimes he really admires the imagination of those guys.
Moreover, the arguments of these guys really made Lin Han a little speechless. After all, these guys are right. The data will be worse when teammates partner with him. When teammates don’t partner with him, the data will be better when teammates don’t partner with him. All-Star player Elliot even couldn’t even compare to an ordinary role player in the data when starting with him. After playing as a substitute and Lin Han, he immediately showed his strength and efficiency.
It's just obvious that although this is a fact, it's also very far-fetched. I deliberately put these Jazz's problems on Lin Han, and the same conclusion is actually OK to put Malone and Stockton.
So, Lin Han was so humble at this time, and it seemed that he had agreed that his teammates gave him more benefits than he gave him to his teammates. Even those reporters who provoked Lin Han's public opinion were surprised when Lin Han's response. After all, this was not the result they wanted. Although this question was not about Lin Han's teammates. However, Lin Han wanted to use this question to respond to such a large controversy in recent times. Naturally, they wanted Lin Han to develop as they designed. For example, Lin Han angrily scolded them for talking nonsense at this time. Or directly mocked them, because only when Lin Han participated in this "discussion" would the topic be more popular, the influence would be greater, and it could even cause some influence within the Jazz.
With Lin Han's personality, he is really very likely to directly scold and ridicule them, but the insult in the end is indeed extremely surprising. However, most of the reporters here have to say after slight reminiscing about Lin Han's words at this time. Lin Han's answer is indeed the best choice, not only does it not fall into the trap, but even those guys who want to provoke this topic have no possibility of continuing. Didn't those guys hope that Lin Han and his teammates will have some problems? Now Lin Han himself admits and thanks his teammates for their contribution to him. It is meaningless to provoke this topic.
"Although this kid hasn't appeared on this occasion for a long time, it's still difficult for some people to cheat him. Lin Han deliberately changed his way to respond to the useless teammates from the beginning, and was giving the guys a warning to those guys who were having bad intentions and warned those guys not to cause any problems of lowering their IQ."
So after many reporters were a little stunned, many reporters with good relationships with Lin Han also thought secretly in their hearts.
At this time, many reporters off the court did understand the meaning of Lin Han's words at this time, but Karl Malone on the other side really didn't understand. Lin Han knew that he had not made enough contributions to his teammates, so why didn't he do it? He only took a few less attacks and gave him a few times of mobile phones. Isn't this a very simple thing? You know, since he got the MVP, Malone has always wanted to perform well once, but every time it was very miserable. He was cheated by Old Nelson for the first time, and was stolen by Lin Han several times. He is now the boss of the team, and this year's MVP has almost lost much presence.
However, if Lin Han knew what Ma Long was thinking at this time, the Jazz's super rookie would be speechless. He didn't believe Lin Han said this, and Ma Long actually believed it. Moreover, even if he really had to use his mobile phone several times, he should not be assigned to Ma Long. He should be assigned to other teammates. Ma Long has a lot of mobile phones, and every time Lin Han wants to get assists, he is not the first person he thinks of is Ma Long? Lin Han feels that his most worthy teammate in the team is Ma Long.
"Mr. Niels is one of the best head coaches in the league. I will not be dissatisfied with his evaluation of me, because I am not a player of the Warriors, and he is not my head coach. I am not playing for him."
Of course, in addition to Lin Han’s deposed teammates, the biggest influence is that Old Nelson refused Lin Han’s entry into the Dream Team 2, and Lin Han was not surprised at all when he was asked about this question. After all, after Old Nelson rejected Lin Han, many people jumped out and said that Old Nelson’s decision was correct, such as Barkley of the Suns and Admiral of the Spurs. Their views are the same as Old Nelson, for the American team. The strength of the players is very important, but the players’ playing style is more important. Everyone is a star and does not need a player who holds the ball and does not let go.
"Will you regret not being able to join the Dream Team 2? Of course no, even if Mr. Niels chooses me to join, I will consider whether I will have time. You know, this year's World Championships will start a little early, in early August. The Jazz obviously won't end their schedule so early. I think many players reject Mr. Niels last year, and there may be this reason. If possible, I think Mr. Niels should invite some people again. They are indeed more suitable than me."
So, when Lin Han was asked if he would regret missing Team 2, Lin Han finished his answer, all the reporters at the scene laughed. Obviously, Lin Han was sarcastic about Admiral and Barkley having fished in advance.
"Lin, the Jazz's performance this year is the best among all the teams in the playoffs. You have won all the first seven games. Do the Jazz have the confidence to win the championship now? Or do I have the confidence to beat the Rockets in the next round?"
Lin Han was in a good mood at this time, and most of the reporters were in a good mood at this time. So this time, these guys didn't think about fighting with Lin Han to cheat Lin Han, so most of the questions were normal. Even Ma Long on the side was asked a few questions, which surprised Ma Long himself. When he was with Lin Han, he was basically a transparent person. As a superstar player in the NBA, it was actually very difficult to do this, especially this year's regular season MVP. Although he is not a very stingy person, nor is he a player who always thinks about the spotlight on him. However, at the peak of his life, he still hopes that he is the focus of everyone. Otherwise, he would not have held an MVP speech before, but what made Ma Long a little depressed is that he is indeed the regular season MVP that may be the least present in the history of the league.
"Do you have confidence? Of course, we are working hard for this season. We have the strength to defeat any team in the league, so we will not be afraid of any opponent."
After answering the last question with a confident look, Lin Han also left the post-match press conference with Ma Long with a smile, although this post-match press conference was very calm compared to Lin Han before.
But the next day, when the Jazz swept the Warriors 4-0 and entered the division final first, it caused a huge sensation. After all, the situation has swept the opponent two rounds in a row, and neither of these two teams are weak teams.
"The Jazz swept the Warriors first to advance, Lin Han said: aim at the championship"
"The Rockets in the next round? Lin Han is confident that he can beat any team!"
So, at this time, almost all the focus of the United States was on the Jazz's promotion and Lin Han's post-match news conference. After all, although the playoffs this year are fierce, in the second round, in addition to the difficult-to-match play between the Pacers and the Hawks, the Knicks and Magic, the Rockets and the Nuggets, these two matches are almost unsuspecting. In addition, the popularity of the Pacers and the Hawks is just like that. Although the Hawks have excellent results, Atlanta is one of the worst places in the league. The Hawks are one of the lowest popular teams in the league. No matter how intense this matchup is, it will not attract too many people's attention.
However, although most media praised the Jazz's performance at this time, Lin Han's counterattack to Barkley and David Robinson at the post-match press conference still had a great impact. After all, these two superstars were just eliminated, and they were all full of anger. At this time, Lin Han teased them like this, it would be strange if these two were not angry.
"Champion? One of the most realistic questions for the Jazz now is how to defeat the Rockets and enter the finals. I don't think they can beat the Rockets."
"NBA is never as simple as some people think. It is very impolite to comment on a player who has entered the Finals because he has not had that experience and qualification at all."
Of course, Barkley and David Robinson were really dissatisfied at this time. If they really wanted to find someone to vent, Lin Han sent it. But this cannot be blamed on Lin Han. He had never thought about mocking these two people before, but who made these two guys not fishing well after being eliminated. He was still talking about something in a mess.
"Lin, I knew that as soon as you appear, you will definitely cause a big thing and a storm."
Of course, Lin Han didn't care about Barkley and David Robinson's continuous bombardment of him, but the Jazz teammates were really impressed by Lin Han's ability to jump into war at this time. This team's super rookie was able to become the most popular player in the league now. It was definitely not just because of Jordan's departure, but also because of the "transformation" or his skin color of Jordan fans at the time. This guy is indeed a newsmaker. As long as there is no news, it is almost impossible.
"If I had the ability of Lin, I could also become the All-Star ticket king of NBA and get an endorsement contract with an annual salary of one million."
On the plane from the Jazz to Utah from Golden State, Kal Malone also said to Lin Han with a teasing look on his face. After Malone finished speaking, all the other Jazz players laughed.
When the Jazz players returned to Salt Lake City from Golden State, it was May 19th. Tonight, there was just the fourth game between the Rockets and the Nuggets. Lin Han was really paying attention to this game. Not to mention Lin Han was very concerned, other Jazz players were the same. After all, after this game, the Jazz could confirm that the Rockets were their next opponent. Although the result was basically confirmed, the Nuggets team was indeed a bit weird this season. They fell behind 0-2 in the last round of the series and finally won the Supersonics 3 games in a row. Who knows whether this team will continue to be crazy at this time?
"Brother, that big man at No. 55 is amazing, and that No. 22 is so miserable."
"Yes, that big guy is really amazing."
On the evening of May 19, at Lin Han's home, Lin Han was accompanying his sister to watch the fourth game between the Rockets and the Nuggets. This game was very fierce, exactly the same as when the two teams met in the last game. It was even more intense than when the last game. The two teams almost played their defense to the extreme in this game, or Mutombo and Olajuwon played their defense to the extreme in this game.
When the game reached the last moment of the fourth quarter, neither team scored more than 80 points. You should know that the Rockets have two superstars such as Olajuwon and Drexler. Generally speaking, no matter how low the offensive efficiency of superstar players is, the number of points they are willing to do will not be low. However, in this game, both teams made it extremely difficult for the team to score offensively because of the almost insurmountable center of the opponent!
When the game ended, when the Nuggets defeated the Rockets with the crazy cheering of their home fans, Lin Han was stunned. He really didn't expect that the Nuggets players would still have such resilience in this game, and they were already 0-3. These guys have never given up. If the Warriors had such resilience, even if the Jazz could win in the last game, it wouldn't be so easy.
"It seems that the reversal of the supersonics in the first round of this year's 0-2 situation has brought them changes not only Mutombo, but other Nuggets players are the same. However, after this round of the series, Mutombo will probably no longer worry about whether he can enter the All-Star in the future."
After this game, Lin Han looked at the Nuggets No. 55 center in the TV screen, who was being interviewed, and said with some emotion that some players' playoff performance in a certain year can make him never have to worry about his future for the rest of his life, and Mutombo's playoff journey this year is like this.
In this game, the Nuggets defeated the Rockets 81 to 80, while Mutombo's data in this game was 6 points, 11 and 9 blocks, which was extremely strange. On the other side, Olajuwon had 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals and 6 blocks. Olajuwon became the second player in the NBA history to play 5x5 in the playoffs. His defensive power in this game is no worse than Mutomwbo. Although there are fewer blocks, because the Rockets are single inside, he needs to do more, and even because of the existence of Mutomwbo in this game. Other Nuggets players can completely ignore their own inside defense, and press the Rockets' outside shooter in the half, which leads to the Rockets' shooting percentage being extremely low. He also needs to organize his teammates to score.
It's just obvious that if the Rockets' other players hit only a little over 30% of the shooting percentage and a three-point shooting percentage of 15, it's hard for them to win.
The Nuggets won a victory against the Rockets in Game 4, which not only surprised Lin Han, but also the same was true for other Jazz players. Everyone thought that the game was over. After all, there was no need for the Nuggets to continue to dream like the previous round. After all, Olajuwon and Drexler were not Payton and Kemp, and the two of them were at a higher level, especially at the offensive level.
No matter how high the morale of the Nuggets is now, no matter how unstoppable Mutombo is, it will be difficult for him to really reverse the Rockets like the reversal of the Supersonics.
What just made the Jazz slap in the face, and even the entire NBA slap in the face was that after the Nuggets won at home in the fourth game, they also won again in Houston away from home!
And it was another extremely classic game. After the Nuggets and Rockets tied at 87 in the first four quarters, they played two overtime games. In a very intense game, the second overtime experience was more abundant. The older Rockets were forced to collapse by the Nuggets. The second overtime Rockets made the Nuggets score 15 points, while they only had 7 points. With double overtime in the whole game, the Rockets lost to the Nuggets 97-105!
When the Nuggets spent most of their normal game playing the Knicks' half-time press against the Rockets outside, they finally broke down the Rockets and stubbornly dressed up as 2-3, let alone the Jazz who had been waiting for the Rockets at this time were speechless.
Even the fans and media of the NBA were speechless. They had never seen such a team. You know, the Rockets' performance was excellent enough in this game. Olajuwon scored 352 points and 26 rebounds in this game, although there were not many steals and blocks. But he almost scored 30 in the playoffs. Even though Drexler was still not very effective in the offensive, he also scored 8 of 26 shots and scored 22 points. With the 35% shooting percentage of the two teams in this game, such scores and efficiency were actually not low. But when the Nuggets, a group of first- and second-year rookies forced the Rockets and veterans in their thirties to play 50 minutes of intense games, Olajuwon and Drexler were speechless at the end. One of the two played for 50 minutes in this game and the other was 49 minutes.
"This kid is simply omnipotent. He has 12 points, 11 rebounds and 11 blocks. This guy actually played such a triple-double when facing Olajuwon, and 11 blocks gave Drexler five. If this kid had this state when he played us in the past, we would probably have to kneel down."
When Lin Han returned to the Jazz training the next day after the fifth game between the Nuggets and the Rockets, almost the whole team was talking about the Nuggets and the Rockets. Olajuwon's data was crazy, but Mutombo was not bad either. In fact, he told Mutombo that the most important thing at this time was no longer the data, but the deterrent force he had formed. Lin Han really didn't expect that the Nuggets center, who was still a little naughty, would be so terrible after he got it.
With the Rockets' offensive ability, they couldn't score 90 points in two consecutive games in regular time, which was a miracle.
When the Nuggets returned to their home court in Game 6 to defeat the Rockets 89-86 and won three consecutive games, NBA fans and Jazz players were already a little crazy. They really didn't expect that this round of the series, which had no suspense, would have turned out like this.
"What the hell are the Nuggets going to do? Are they going to win three games in a row after falling behind the Supersonics 0-2, and then to win four games in a row after falling behind the Rockets 0-3?"
"The Rockets won't be really reversed by the Nuggets, right? Should I do this?"
When the Rockets and the Nuggets played 3-3, the whole world had already set their sights on the seventh game between the Nuggets and the Rockets, and even ignored the Knicks' elimination of the Magic 4-1 and the Pacers' elimination of the Hawks 4-2. After all, if the Nuggets can complete such a reversal in a row, it will definitely be a miracle.
After all, in the first round of five games and three wins, it was not the first time in NBA history that it was behind 0-2. This season has happened twice. At that time, four wins in the second round of seven games were behind 0-3 to complete the reversal. This is the real first time. And judging from the momentum of the Nuggets, these young people are really crazy. For NBA, the crazy young people are still very terrifying. The Rockets team composed of old ball players who are old players may be killed by these young people without playing these young people. This is really not a joke.
Even on May 25, on the day of the Nuggets and Rockets' match, all the Jazz players stayed on the team's training ground to watch the game together. After defeating the Warriors, the Jazz targeted all their preparations at the Rockets. If the Nuggets really came out, the pre-match preparations against the Jazz were indeed a slap of red fruit in the face.
After the game between the Nuggets and the Rockets, all the Jazz players sighed that the Nuggets, who had already played crazy, still performed very well in the last game. They were still effective against the Rockets' crazy half-time press, which was not hesitant to take physical fitness. However, for a team like the Rockets, the same tactic succeeded three times in a row, which was already very good.
"In this game, Olajuwon strengthened his inside offense. Mutombo had some problems in the choice of single defense and assisted defense. Drexler and Olajuwon's internal and external connections have become closer in this game. Mutombo is still too hard to defend two people by himself."
When the game ended, Stockton also sighed. The Nuggets performed well in this game. The other Rockets players still had a high shooting percentage. It is really difficult to have a high shooting percentage under such a defense. The Nuggets' desperate bets were almost successful, but Olajuwon strengthened his inside offense in this game and restrained part of Mutombo's defense. After Mutomwon was defeated in the first six games, Drexler, who was attacked 22 times in six games, finally found a tacit understanding with Olajuwon in this game.
The former Trail Blazers player finally found the opportunity for Olajuwon to cut in while playing singles. This is very important. The reason why Mutombo had so many of his cutting and breakthroughs before was not because he could not break the Nuggets' pressing, but with his ability. How could other Rockets players be able to compare with him? His personal ability is too easy to break the pressing. The key is how he avoided Mutomwon's inside defense after breaking the pressing. In the past, there was something wrong with his tacit understanding between Olajuwon. There was something wrong with the two of them restraining each other for each other. After the Rockets were forced into a desperate situation in this game, the two actually had chemical changes.
The final score of this game was 89-80. The Rockets won 9 points at home. Olajuwon made 16 of 33 shots, scored 40 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists. Drexler scored 11 of 19 shots and scored 28 points in this game. The two superstars of the Rockets really scored superstars in this game. The two made 27 of 52 shots and scored 68 points, accounting for 75% of the Rockets' total score. The shooting percentage of other Rockets players was 8 of 26 shots. It can be said that the Nuggets lost to the opponent's superstars in this game. Facing Olajuwon and Drexler who can perform chemical reactions, Mutombo really tried his best.
The other Nuggets defended the other Rockets players like that. Even in this game, the Nuggets players all sat on the floor of Compaq Center when the whistle blew at the end of the game. However, it has to be said that the Nuggets, which has achieved the ultimate, are indeed a bit worse than the Rockets. The point of this is that the Rockets have two superstars, while the Nuggets only have one. Although Mutombo is not a superstar, his performance in this round of the series can be regarded as a superstar.
"If the Rockets don't trade to Drexler this season, do you think they can pass the Nuggets level?"
When the game ended, Lin Han also sighed and said with a sigh at the No. 55 player on the TV who was sitting on the floor with a frustrated look on his face and red eyes.
He really never thought Mutombo could perform like this in the playoffs. If the Rockets had not traded Drexler, the team's characteristics of not having strong offensive players from the outside would have made them really die like the Supersonics.
Mutombo's performance in this round of the series is already an enhanced version of Ewing. The reason why the Knicks dared to play the half-time press is not only that their outside players do have good defense, but the biggest reason is that they believe Ewing can handle everything in the team's inside, and the Nuggets' outside players' defense is not as good as the Knicks, but they also played and almost killed the Rockets.
"It's hard to say, even if the Knicks play the same way to restrain the Rockets, the Knicks lost to the Rockets twice in a row this season."
After Lin Han finished speaking, Stockton also said thoughtfully, but Stockton also knew that the Knicks lost to the Rockets were because Ewing encountered some problems with Olajuwon, and it was Lin Han again. If Ewing was in the best condition, just like Mutombo in this round, it would be hard to say that the two sides would have played against each other.
"But, this kid is indeed a character."
After Stockton finished speaking, Malone also said with admiration. The Nuggets center is indeed a character who can force the Rockets he is more afraid of.
"Lin, you may be snatched by this guy this year."
However, although the Jazz players are a pity for the Nuggets, they are the Nuggets after all. Although it is a pity, they don’t feel sad for them. So soon, these Jazz players began to laugh at Lin Han.
If Malone makes his regular season MVP have no presence because of Lin Han, then the crazy performances of the Nuggets and Mutombo this season have made Lin Han’s previous presence somewhat lost.
In the past week, the whole of the United States has been talking about Mutombo and the Nuggets.
However, in the face of public opinion, Lin Han didn't care at all, because no matter how crazy Mutombo was, he still lost to the Rockets, Olajuwon and Drexler.
And what he wants is victory!
Chapter completed!