At the end of the game, the Warriors won a big victory and swept the Heat. The Warriors successfully defended their title. Curry once again won the FMVP unanimously!
For Warriors fans, the only imperfection is that the championship was not won at Oracle Arena.
But there is nothing we can do about it.
James was injured and left the game early. After the game, reporters blocked James in the locker room:
"How is your injury?"
"I have a strained groin, I think I will need to rest for a while."
"Why did you fall to the ground and yell at the referee after getting injured?"
"Because Azubuike committed a foul and the referee didn't call it!"
"But the replay clearly shows that Azubuike didn't touch you!"
"He didn't touch me, but he suddenly jumped in front of me and scared me. His move was a very dangerous move and should not be used in basketball games!"
"You don't allow your opponents to help defend when you're playing?"
"You can help with defense, but you can't have the intention of hurting others!"
"No one has touched you, how come you hurt someone?"
"He had that idea, but he just didn't touch me!" James replied: "If you don't believe it, look at the previous replays. The Warriors made many small moves when defending me, and I was almost injured several times."
"Didn't you say that it's normal for the playoffs to be more intense? Didn't you say that this is a normal confrontation between men?"
"But they exceeded the red line, their movements were too big, they were all trying to hurt me!"
"That didn't hurt you! But you hurt Curry twice in the last game! How can you say you didn't do it on purpose?"
"Of course I won't hurt anyone on purpose!" James frowned: "They are just taking revenge! So they do it on purpose!"
Well, the emperor's logic is unusual!
Only officials are allowed to set fires, and ordinary people are not allowed to light lamps!
"You only scored 4 points in this game, why is that?"
"The Warriors' defense was so good, they were targeting me the whole game!"
"But you guys defended Curry like that! He didn't score a lot of points!"
"That's because Curry's teammates are better!" James replied disdainfully: "If I were given teammates like that, I would be able to beat Curry!"
here we go again!
In short, they are just trash as teammates!
The emperor is never wrong!
"You are all the Big Three. Are you still not satisfied with having two All-Star teammates?"
"But Curry's teammates are more accurate in three-pointers and their defense is not bad!" James shook his head and said: "So next season we will also introduce some offensive and defensive players, otherwise we will be very annoyed against the Warriors!"
Yes, Manager Zhan is online!
When you become a head coach, you have to be a general manager. You have to wear many hats, and your spirit is commendable!
"What do you need to change about yourself?"
"I will practice shooting well. Don't worry, my three-point shooting will definitely improve significantly next season!" James said.
James is not talking nonsense about this. Historically, James' three-point shooting improved significantly in his second season with the Heat!
After a pause, James added: "In addition, I want more ball rights!"
"You don't have enough ball rights? What will Wade do if you have more ball rights?"
"One of our problems is that the core is not clear and we are not decisive at critical moments!" James replied: "What we need to do is to clarify the core and shoot decisively when the opportunity arises!"
Well, not bad, we are beginning to force the palace to seize power!
If you want the ball, to put it bluntly, you want to be the boss!
Only when the ball is in your own hands can you easily shift the blame...
"Aren't you guys basketball brothers? Do you still have to fight for the ball between brothers?"
"We are not fighting for the ball, but to play better for the team!" James replied righteously: "In order to win, someone has to make sacrifices!"
Tsk tsk!
Yes, someone has to make sacrifices!
Then why aren't you the one to sacrifice?
Why is it always someone else who takes the blame?
Why is your best friend always the victim?
Don't ask too many questions, otherwise people will run away...
"Many people outside call you Zhan Paopao. What do you think of this?"
"Is that slander? A naked slander!"
"But last year you left the Cavaliers and came to the Heat! Run away if you can't win? What they said makes sense!"
"I'm here for my brothers!" James replied: "Didn't Jordan go to the Wizards at the end of his career? Why can't I leave!"
Tsk tsk!
See what a good reason this is!
How old was Jordan when he left for the Wizards? What was the situation?
This can all attract Jordan!
"Have you ever had any issues with Deng Fang?"
"No!"
"Then why does it sound like Deng Fang has a bad opinion of you?"
"That's his business and has nothing to do with me."
"Will you go to Deng Fang if you are injured this time?"
"Maybe? It depends on how serious the injury is."
"Who will pay for it?"
"Of course it's the team!" James replied decisively: "I play for the team? Of course if I get injured, the team will have to spend money."
Well, yes, this is very James...
The interview on James' side was unpleasant? Deng Fang's side was much happier!
"Successfully defended your title? How do you feel?"
"Cool!"
"How is the team doing?"
“Full marks!”
"What about Curry's performance?"
"99 points!"
"Why?"
"Is it perfect? But I'm afraid he will be proud." Deng Fang said with a smile: "Because we still want to win three consecutive championships, and we need Curry to make further progress next year!"
"Why?"
"Because next year the Heat will be even stronger!"
“Who is your biggest opponent in the Western Conference next year?”
"Thunder."
"Thunder? Not the Spurs, not the Grizzlies? Not the Mavericks?"
"Right? It's Thunder!"
"Will you make any changes to the roster this offseason?"
"meeting!"
"Your substitute is already the strongest in the league? How can you upgrade?"
"Because the opponents are also getting stronger!" Deng Fang replied: "The Thunder will be difficult to deal with next season, and the Heat will become very scary? So we can't do it without upgrading the lineup."
"Since you said the Thunder and Heat are difficult to deal with? Then what do you think your chances of winning three consecutive championships are?"
"One hundred percent!" Deng Fang replied: "No suspense? We will definitely win three consecutive championships!"
"Why?"
"Because we have Curry? Because we will also upgrade the lineup." Deng Fang replied: "Of course? And because of me!"
"James said his injury was caused by Azubuike. What do you think of this?"
"James is the best in the world when it comes to making excuses, and there is no doubt about this."
Suddenly there was a burst of laughter from the audience.
Everyone knows this!
"James said he might come to you for treatment. Will you treat him?"
"Of course it's no problem." Deng Fang replied: "But it's only within one week, no waiting after the expiration date, and the money is worth every penny!"
"How much?"
"Whatever James's annual salary is, the expenses will be the same!"
Wow!
This price is quite a lot!
James' annual salary this year is 14.5 million, which means that the Heat will have to pay 14.5 million if they want Deng Fang to treat his illness!
The finals are over, are the Heat still willing to be taken advantage of?
This is a problem!
The reporters were a little unconvinced, but Deng Fang didn't care.
James will definitely come to find him!
It's not his own money anyway. In order to avoid future troubles, James will definitely seek medical treatment from himself.
The result was not what Deng Fang expected. Not long after the press conference ended, the Heat general manager took James to find Deng Fang.
What's going on?
Cure!
James' injury was a groin strain. This disease can be mild or serious. If the recovery is good, there will be no consequences. If the recovery is not good, it will continue to torture people.
Once it relapses, it will be annoying, and in serious cases it will affect the player's entire career.
Of course, most people just need to take a good rest for a while.
But James is worried.
We are not ordinary people!
Forget it if you can't help it. Now that Deng Fang is here, of course you have to use it!
You don’t have to pay for it yourself anyway!
The Heat owner is definitely not willing to pay this money, but there is nothing he can do.
James has spoken and he must be cured!
if not……
James' meaning is obvious, I can come to the Heat, or I can leave the Heat!
Pat Riley knew what James was like. He repeatedly persuaded the boss, and finally the boss agreed to the matter.
The Heat's general manager transferred the money to Deng Fang's account in person.
Deng Fang was unequivocal and took James to a small, unoccupied room and cured James in a few minutes.
When no one was around, James asked Deng Fang again if there was any possibility of cooperation.
Our collaboration is a perfect match!
I can go to the Warriors, and you can go to the Heat!
As long as you agree, I will take care of the rest!
The purpose of James seeking treatment from Deng Fang was to discuss this matter.
The two had discussed it before, and Deng Fang rejected James.
James thought he would not be afraid of the Warriors after forming the Big Three, but he didn't expect to lose in the end.
So he had the idea of cooperating with Deng Fang again.
James knows that the reason why the Warriors are so great seems to be because of Curry, but in fact it is because of Deng Fang.
Curry is great, but he is also very easy to get injured!
If it weren't for Deng Fang, Curry wouldn't be able to finish a full season!
If it weren't for Deng Fang, even if he was behind 0:3, as long as Curry exited the game, James would still be confident of turning defeat into victory!
Of course Deng Fang knew what James was thinking, so he laughed it off and did not agree to James.
James finally became anxious and asked Deng Fang again how he could agree to cooperate.
Deng Fang smiled slightly and replied: "You come as a warrior, but you have to be the second boss!"
James snorted coldly and stopped talking.
Everything can be discussed, but you can’t be the second boss!
We must have the ball and the data must be guaranteed!
This is the premise, otherwise it would be meaningless.
Since we can't even agree on the basis for cooperation, there's no need to continue talking.
James was cured and turned away.
Deng Fang took the money and left.
…
The Warriors, who won the championship, rested for a day in Miami and then flew back to Golden State on a chartered flight.
A large number of Warriors fans waited at the airport for the Warriors' triumphant return.
A week later, the Warriors began a parade to celebrate.
Curry sat in the middle of the float with a cigar in his mouth, the championship trophy in his left hand and the Finals MVP trophy in his right. A group of teammates surrounded him, and underneath the float were all enthusiastic Warriors fans.
This is the end of an exciting and perfect season!
…
At the end of the season and winning the championship, Deng Fang can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Although he brags a lot and talks big words every day, Deng Fang knows in his heart that winning this championship is not easy.
If no major changes are made to the team's lineup during the offseason, it will be difficult for the Warriors to successfully defend their title.
The road to defending is much more difficult than winning the first championship!
When you won your first championship, no one was familiar with you. Even if your record is excellent, many people will still look down upon you.
Dark horse!
Just good luck!
You can't win a championship by shooting!
When a lot of people think like this, your competition won't be very intense.
Even though they finally won the championship, many people still questioned the Warriors, saying that the Warriors were lucky and Curry's performance was short-lived.
But in the second season, when you become the defending champion, your opponents will not ignore you.
Although they say that the Warriors are lucky, everyone knows that it is impossible to win the championship relying on luck alone.
The Warriors are definitely capable!
Those who make it to the NBA are the best, and no one thinks they are worse than others.
In this case, everyone wants to prove themselves.
how to prove?
Defeat the defending champion!
Therefore, the intensity of the Warriors' games this season is even stronger than last season!
When every team meets the Warriors, it's like they've been given a shot of blood, rushing in desperately!
No shame if you lose, and you will gain blood if you win!
It’s very easy to perform exceptionally well when playing with this kind of mentality!
If you are not far superior to your opponent in strength and cannot crush your opponent, it will be difficult for you to win.
This is a problem that almost all defending champions have to face!
The Warriors also have a bigger problem, that is, Curry is very vulnerable to injuries because of his thin body.
The intensity of the game is high, and Curry is the target of all opponents, so he can easily get injured.
It is for this reason that Deng Fang made major adjustments to the team's lineup during last offseason.
Get Hayward in the draft, sign Kirilenko, find Tucker from Taobao, and trade for Lowry...
These people are all players with both offense and defense, the players James covets!
It is precisely because of the addition of these capable players that the Warriors had a devastating season.
It is precisely because of his strong substitute ability that Curry has a lot of rest time and is not frequently injured.
It is precisely for this reason that Curry has enough physical fitness at critical moments in the playoffs to perform against the odds and lead the team to win the championship!
Even so, Deng Fang's heart was always hanging in the last two games of the finals.
Curry was injured twice by James and his abilities were exhausted. If Curry is injured again, the Warriors will be in danger!
The opponents are the top three giants!
If Curry is not there, even if the score is 3:0, the Warriors may still be reversed!
History is created by people!
Before Deng Fang traveled back in time, this was how the Warriors' 73-win season was reversed by the Cavaliers!
If it weren't for James' leap, if James hadn't appealed to his godfather to request Green's suspension, if it hadn't been for the interference from off-court factors, the Cavaliers would have had no chance of reversing the situation!
With a big lead, even Green being suspended for one game will lead to losing the series, let alone Curry!
So Deng Fang, who was sitting on the sidelines, was always on tenterhooks and was not as relaxed as he looked.
Because he knows how powerful James is - not only is he outstanding in ability, but he is equally capable of doing dirty things!
