Champions Creed

Chapter 221 Chapter 220: The Great Nomadic Dynasty? (Seeking monthly ticket!)

After the game-winning shot, the whole world went silent.

Roger has scored more than once in crucial moments over the years, but none of them can compare to the shot he just made.

That jump shot combined all of his talents - calmness, touch, stability, big heart, killer genes, and competitive spirit.

That jump shot brought all the storylines to a climax - fans celebrating early and opponents despairing early.

That jump shot made Karl Malone look like a girl who looked dignified and tall on the surface, but actually had to stand up and kick to be satisfied. Because his perfect performance at the critical moment seemed to be just to force Roger to deliver this powerful final shot!
Everyone was frozen in the moment of the goal. About two or three seconds later, the Georgia Dome was filled with enthusiastic cheers that were completely different from the silence just now.

For a moment, Ted Turner even thought that the old Georgia Stadium was going to collapse because the ground beneath his feet was shaking. He was really afraid that this old stadium could not withstand the enthusiasm of the fans.

The moment the electronic buzzer sounded, all the players of the Eagles team rushed into the field and surrounded Roger.

Brian Russell sat on the ground in a daze, Hornacek fell to his knees, Karl Malone seemed like a walking corpse with his soul taken away, and John Stockton covered his head and looked at the dome of the stadium.

They all found it unbelievable at this moment.

Stockton and Hornacek couldn't believe that the pass they just made was intercepted by Roger who had already fallen.

Karl Malone couldn't believe that he had performed so perfectly in the crucial moment but still lost the game.

Brian Russell couldn't believe that he had pooped such a big thing in such a crucial round.

The Jazz did suffer an incredible loss as they were clearly in the lead down the stretch.

They were just half a minute away from bringing the game back to Salt Lake City.

Once this is done, the outcome of the entire finals may be changed.

But Roger stopped all this.

Before the last shot, Roger had not scored for nearly two minutes and his scoring seemed to have stagnated.

But when the team needed him most, he stood up again.

He fulfilled all his promises, he saved Atlanta, and he made Andy's wish come true.

He made the Atlanta Hawks champions!

The Jazz players began to hug and shake hands with Roger one by one.

Jerry Sloan also shook hands with Lenny Wilkens.

After the handshake, Sloan stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips and did not leave for a long time.

4 to 1, this total score is despairing.

Even when facing the strongest duo in history and being beaten 4-1 last season, Jerry Sloan was not that desperate.

Because at that time, everyone had one idea: as long as Roger and the shark separated, they would not have such dominance. This despair was only temporary and would not last long.

And now, the result of the finals tells the whole world: whether they are separated or not, the truth is still the truth! This kind of despair may continue for a long time!

Jerry Sloan sighed. Karl Malone was 35, John Stockton was 36, and Roger was 23.

What a sad number.

Do the Jazz really have a chance to beat Roger?

There's something even sadder.

Tim Duncan was 22, Shaquille O'Neal was 26, and Kobe Bryant was 20.

Not to mention the finals, even in the Western Conference, there is a group of new players eyeing this seat.

The Jazz can still beat them badly this season, but what about next year? And the year after?
Once these people grow up, can the Utah Jazz's championship window remain open?

Jerry Sloan was not optimistic. In this joyful atmosphere, he turned around alone and left sadly amid the ribbons representing celebration.

In the NBA, the losing team will not be interviewed on the court, but there will be many reporters in the player tunnel interviewing the losing players or coaches.

Prior to this, all the Jazz players did not accept interviews from reporters after entering the player tunnel. They were in a bad mood and walked away from the camera indifferently.

Only Jerry Sloan stopped when faced with reporters' questions.

"Jerry, what do you think of Roger's performance today?"

Jerry Sloan opened his arms: "This is the savior."

On the field, the Eagles players had already put on championship commemorative T-shirts.

Atlanta's fans are like boiling water, the heat coming out is enough to burn people.

Magic Johnson was completely immersed in this fanatical atmosphere: "This is the most memorable moment in NBA history! What else can I say? Roger stood at the pinnacle of immortality and accomplished an incredible feat!"

As the magician spoke, the camera focused on Roger, the protagonist.

He still performed his signature celebration move as in previous years - jumping onto the technical platform, facing the fans in the stands, and punching hard!

But unlike usual, this is the first time in Roger's career that he has won the trophy at home.

So when he celebrated, he was no longer greeted with indifferent boos and looks of despair.

Every time he swung a punch, he could feel the stadium shaking along with his movements!
After that, the fans in the stands and teammates in the technical stand all extended their hands to Roger at the same time.

Everyone wants to touch the Supreme God who radiates holy light!

But God did not give them the opportunity to touch Himself.

Roger ignored everyone's hands and jumped off the technical table.

Because of physical exhaustion, Roger almost fell when he jumped down, and he used his hands to support the ground to avoid embarrassment.

But at this time Roger didn't care about these small mistakes at all. As long as you think about the fact that Paris could broadcast South Korea as North Korea at an occasion like the Olympics, you will feel that most of the mistakes you make in life are not worth mentioning.

After Roger stood up again, he walked directly to the first row of stands next to the technical table.

Andy's eyes were red, but his expression was smiling.

The last six months of his life seemed like a dream to him.

Roger and Steve Smith suddenly appeared in his room one day and promised to do everything possible to win the championship.

Then, they actually got this franchise, which has been plagued by every tragedy in the past 30 years, back to the Finals.

And just now, right in front of him, a shot that would go down in history was made, preventing the Jazz from bringing the game back to Salt Lake City, allowing him to witness the moment the team won the championship with his own eyes.

Andy is very satisfied and has no regrets in his life!

He stood up as best he could and threw himself into Roger's arms.

"Thank you Roger, you are a true super hero."

"Andy, you are our superhero."

David Stern, who was preparing to attend the award ceremony, watched this scene and applauded silently in the player channel.

That's what Roger brings to the NBA.

He not only brought victory, but also brought positive, proactive and uplifting influence and saved a declining city.

That's why David Stern thinks Roger can replace Michael Jordan.

Next to David Stern, the league's executive vice president Rod Thorn shook his head:

"I don't know what kind of person Roger is. Remember, when Roger slapped Pat Riley a few years ago, I was in charge of the case and investigated whether Roger did it on purpose. Although we have determined that Roger slapped Riley accidentally, from my personal feeling, I think he did it on purpose.

He was unruly and would punish his opponents with real damage. He would deliberately make me, an investigator, wait for him at the training center for three hours. He had conflicts with many teammates and he was a complete bastard.

But now, he is a good man, a role model for countless young people in America, no, the world, and he has won so many championships.

David, which one do you think is the real him?"

"That's all the real him," David Stern replied. "He's not a perfect person, not an easy teammate to get along with, and not even a good person at all. However, no one in this world can deny that he is a great basketball player. That's who we're looking for."

"Who are we looking for?"

"The spokesperson for the alliance!"

Atlanta’s first title in 30 years and Roger’s fourth consecutive title.

No matter how you look at it, Roger's honor is brighter than Michael Jordan's in 1993.

Because of his deep ties with Atlanta, Roger's identity issues have been resolved to a certain extent.

Moreover, what David Stern is most satisfied with is that he doesn’t have to worry about Roger retiring at any time!
If you don't support such a person, who else can you support?
On the court, Roger and Andy hugged each other before today's crazy celebration really began.

Big Ben took out the flag he had prepared long ago and waved it on the court.

With the flag in the background, Roger, wearing a red championship cap, raised one arm and supported Pippen, who was almost unable to stand, with his other hand. Next to him was Kurt Thomas, who had a determined expression. Then, Roger shouted three times in a row: "Fight! Fight! Fight!"

This is another world famous painting.

At this time, the podium on site has been set up.

The Hawks players took the stage with great passion, and the cheers from the crowd had already made David Stern feel that his eardrums were severely congested, causing pain in his ears.

However, amid the cheers, there were some ridiculous conversations between the Eagles players.

"Damn it, who kicked me? Bruce, it's you again!?"

"Sorry, sorry, I couldn't help it. It's my professional habit. I just want to fill the gap when I see it." "Damn it, who cut off his foot!"

Bill Russell smiled and applauded. This year, he was finally going to present the award to a different championship team, but still to the same player.

In two consecutive seasons, the winning teams were different, but the FMVP was the same person. This is unprecedented.

Ted Turner and general manager Pete Babcock also took the stage.

The old man in the red hat excitedly ran straight to Roger and hugged him tightly.

It turns out that Ted Turner's choice last summer was absolutely correct.

There are only five players in a basketball game, so often one superstar can change the game.

So Ted Turner had this obsession in his mind: "Why don't I sign the strongest superstar?"

Then, by accident, he really got the strongest superstar.

And this superstar really helped Atlanta win the championship!
Everything seems like an unreal dream!

"That's why the Hawks are putting up statues for John Gabriel and Rich DeVos!" the magician joked.

Looking back on what Orlando did, you really can't help but sigh: there is only one step between greatness and absurdity.

After a brief speech, David Stern shook hands with Ted Turner, who was wearing a red hat.

Afterwards, the heavy O'Brien Cup was handed to Ted Turner.

At that moment, the haze of Atlanta dissipated and the sun came back into view!

The way Ted Turner held up the trophy looked as excited as if he had won the US presidential election.

But he did not hold the trophy for too long, because he knew that he was not the protagonist tonight.

He handed the trophy to Roger, and the moment Roger raised the trophy above his head, the summer of the basketball world was once again engraved with that great name.

There was naturally no suspense in the subsequent FMVP voting.

Although the spirit displayed by Pippen today was shocking, and although Ben Wallace has been performing well since he was promoted to the starting lineup in the second game.

But if you really have to choose the best player during the finals, that person can only be Roger.

After David Stern announced the no-brainer result, Bill Russell walked up to Roger and handed him the trophy.

When Roger accepted the trophy, the Lord of the Rings made a joke: "Hey, you're the first person who made me worry that my total championship count would be surpassed."

"Who knows, Bill? As long as you don't bore me with too many awards, nothing else will be a problem."

"Hahahaha, congratulations, Roger, the honor is yours!"

Roger took over the FMVP trophy and became the first player in history to become FMVP for four consecutive years. He is also the player who has won the FMVP the most times in NBA history!

From now on, people can no longer say that Roger is just replicating the greatness of Michael Jordan.

Because at this moment, at least in terms of FMVP and championship, he has completely surpassed Michael Jordan!

After receiving the FMVP trophy, the host passed the microphone to Roger's mouth: "Roger, how do you feel after achieving this achievement, becoming the player with the most FMVPs in NBA history?"

"Oh, it feels so good to be the Finals MVP. But you know what? Screw the Finals MVP! Atlanta, this is for you!

This year, it wasn't just me who led the team to win the championship, it was all of us who won the championship together!

It’s Andy, and every strong person here, and you, and you. It’s us who created the miracle together!

May people of all skin colors and ages realize their dreams in Georgia! Even in the wind and rain, roses still grow towards the sun, and the Chalaji rose will never wither! "

Roger's words immediately made him popular in Georgia.

By the way, the Charach rose is the state flower of Georgia.

But soon, Roger brought the topic back to the topic of FMVP.

"Of course, this FMVP also has a certain special meaning. Now it's 4-0, you know what I'm talking about. That poor bastard, his head was shaved twice in one season. This is a story about overestimating one's own abilities!"

O'Neill certainly knew what Roger was talking about.

The FMVP that Shark has been dreaming of, now the score with Roger is 0 to 4!

The Shark was not convinced, and he bet that if Roger was not in the Feng Shui treasure land of Atlanta, he would never win the championship!
Why didn't Hornacek make the buzzer-beater in the last game? Because that bastard must have gone to the Golden Club!

Why did Stockton only score 11 points today? Because this old white guy must have tasted the chocolate beans from the Gold Club!

That must be the case!
Roger is just lucky!
O'Neal clenched his fists and made up his mind.

This summer, I will train hard!
I don’t even know how terrible I am when I’m serious!

Although O'Neal did not directly compete with Roger in the playoffs, it was almost as if he was stepped on by Roger to win the championship this year.

At present, the shark has been firmly under Roger's feet.

But the shark won't give up.

The war between him and Roger must not end like this.

I really have to work hard this time!

Starting from next week. The week after next! ——
Although Atlanta did not complete the ambition of the three-time champion city last year, Roger still made the city proud. Last year, we were considered the least likely to win the championship among the three professional sports teams, but look at it now. Believe me, the NBA has officially entered the Atlanta era from today! - Lenny Wilkens talks about the joy of winning the championship.

Need I say more? That was the greatest buzzer-beater in history, the greatest moment in history. Michael Jordan had The Shot, but Roger had his Ultimate Shot! — Ben Wallace talks about Roger's last shot.

Of course, I'm very happy now. I'm very happy that Roger and I made up for the regrets of the summer of 1994. We finally won the championship together. I now have four rings. No one is happier than me. Who is better, Roger or Michael? Let me put it this way. Before I went to Chicago, Michael was a bad player. But Roger, he proved that it was not he who needed Shaq or Scottie Pippen, but Shaq and Scottie Pippen who needed him. - Pippen talked about the difference between Roger and Jordan.

My players have done their best, they are great, they are real men. Of course, Roger definitely deserves that championship. I don't know how many championships he will win in the end, but I think he will continue to subvert the perception of the entire league. - Jerry Sloan commented on Roger after the game.

As usual, Roger went into the physical therapy room alone and accepted an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated, which is his annual privilege.

When interviewing Roger again on the night of his championship this year, Andrew Sharp, Roger's regular writer for Sports Illustrated, felt that Roger was very different.

Roger didn't look as excited as the previous three times. He just calmly smoked his Cohiba cigar and puffed out clouds of smoke in the treatment room.

Yes, of course Roger had become a different person from the age of 19 to 23.

The interview began. Andrew Sharp and Roger had known each other for many years, so he understood what was the interview rhythm that would make Roger comfortable.

Start by asking some simple questions.

"My fourth individual championship, unprecedented. Can you tell me how you feel now?"

"It's so wonderful. You know, Andrew, a year ago, the summer I arrived in Atlanta, the city immediately held a welcome parade. At that time, I thought to myself, damn, if I fail, how many people will be disappointed? What a joke it will be? This pressure began to accumulate on me, and it became deeper and deeper.

I was almost crushed until I met Andy. At that moment, I suddenly felt that I was not just winning basketball games, but doing something great. And compared with Andy's experience, I was just playing a game, how much pressure could I have?
So, I persisted and won the championship.

Feelings? I'm fearless now, Andrew.

I am not afraid of failure, nor am I afraid of any opponent."

After the simple questions, start asking some of the questions that Roger likes.

What questions does Roger like? Of course, questions that embarrass his opponents.

"Although we didn't meet directly in the playoffs, do you think you have won against Shaq?"

"Look what that guy did after he left me. He had a falling out with Kobe Bryant, got swept in the playoffs, and ranked lower in the MVP standings than Karl Malone and Gary Payton.

Did I win? No, he shouldn't have compared himself to me! When we separated, many people felt sorry for us and thought that if we hadn't had conflicts, we could have won at least four championships.

They were wrong, even if we had conflicts, I could still win four championships!"

"The last question is, there is no doubt that you have achieved success. The four consecutive championships have made you one of the greatest in history and the best player in active service. Next, do you think you still have the motivation and goals to keep moving forward?"

Faced with this question, Roger took a deep puff of his cigar, as if thinking about something.

"Motivation? Man, no one wins four titles and thinks they are great enough to be the best in history. I am still behind many people in terms of the number of titles.

Not to mention Bill, I still can't surpass Kareem and Magic, and"

Roger paused, exhaled smoke, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

“And, I hope to leave a dynasty in Atlanta!
I don't want to be just a passer-by, I hope my arrival can make a city great. A king will not easily leave his territory unless he has created glory there.

So you know, this year's finals are over, but it's not over yet. I don't feel like I've lost all the challenges in the NBA. After all, I can only be considered one of the great players, but not the greatest.

I don’t want to be the best player in active service. I hope that ten years after I retire, people will still say that Roger is the best player. That person must be me!
So no matter who comes next, I will kill them all.

But if I can choose my own opponent in the finals. Hey, damn fat pig Shaq, when are you going to play me in the finals? Well, if you have the ability to play in the finals.

But before that, I think I really need to take a break and step away from basketball for a while.

Now, let me enjoy the joy of reaching the summit.”

Roger said this and proudly held up his cigar.

Andrew understood. Now, what Roger wanted was not a championship.

What he wants is to be the greatest player in history, the best player minus one!
So, he needed to do something that his predecessors had never been able to do - establish a dynasty in a different place.

In this smoke, Andrew Sharp suddenly came up with a very good title for Roger's article.

"The king does not ask how many enemies there are, but where they are. The great nomadic dynasty has officially begun"!
(End of this chapter)