Champions Creed

Chapter 29: Why is my ending different from Michael's?

This year's Chicago Bulls introduced a lot of new players, such as Steve Kerr, who once said, "If I defend Jordan, I guarantee he won't get 65 points", Canadian giant Bill Wennington, and shooting guard Pete Meyers who just returned from Serie A.

And AC Green, a steel virgin who never joined the Bulls in the original history but now appears in the locker room.

Considering that the Bulls sent Grant away because of Roger, it is normal for Krause to sign AC Green in the free agent market.

Although there are many new players this year, only Roger and Kukoc can be considered newcomers. Even Meyers, who just came back from Serie A, played in the NBA for five years.

Therefore, in the locker room of the Beto Center, Toni Kukoc was the most enthusiastic person towards Roger.

It is the most common thing for newcomers to form groups anywhere.

Kukoc was very nervous because he knew that Pippen and Jordan disliked him, and he also knew how rough the so-called locker room culture in the NBA was.

The European magician asked with sweat on his forehead, "Ro, they're not really going to let me help wash the socks, are they?"

In the locker room, everyone laughed. Bill Cartwright, the veteran center who started assisting Jordan in 88, patted Kukoc on the shoulder and said, "You should be thankful that Michael is not here, otherwise you might really have to wash his socks."

Will Perdue, the white center who was slapped in public by Jordan, shrugged: "Maybe worse."

At this time, Pippen, who had failed to establish his authority in the parking lot, walked in with a gloomy face.

Cartwright joked with his old friend Pippen: "Hey Scott, what are you doing? I know the media says that without Jordan, we are nothing, but you don't have to be so sad now, right? It's like this now, what will your expression be after losing 50 games?"

Cartwright had had conflicts with Jordan before, but he had always been very close to Pippen, so they were used to joking with each other.

But this time, Pippen was extremely angry. He frowned and stared at Cartwright: "Bill, what do you mean? What do you mean we are nothing? What do you mean we lost 50 games?"

Cartwright noticed that Pippen's expression was wrong and stopped smiling: "Relax Scott, I was just joking."

"This is not funny, Bill! I said, with or without Michael, our goal this season is to continue to win the championship! Yes, even if that stupid crumb traded our two main players for a high school student, our goal will not change!"

Pippen pointed the finger at Roger.

But Roger didn't say anything, which left Pippen with nowhere to vent his anger.

The atmosphere in the entire locker room was made heavy by Pippen, and no one joked anymore.

After a while, Zen Master Phil Jackson also walked into the locker room.

The man with a mustache, glasses and blue jeans glanced at Roger and Kukoc, then looked at Pippen.

So, is this the new triangle that Klaus has prepared for me?

The Zen Master walked to the middle of the locker room and clapped his hands: "In the past three or four years, every member of the Bulls, including myself and Krause, our reputations are linked to Michael."

"Now, this is a great opportunity for our team and everybody to break that perception. Hey, Scott."

Pippen stood up, and the Zen Master walked up to him and patted him on the back: "This is where the saddle should be placed. I believe you can carry the team forward next season."

Pippen was very happy. This might be the first time he felt happy today.

Because the Zen Master's words just now are equivalent to telling everyone on the first day of the new season's training camp: "Hey guys, the season without Michael will be very difficult. So next, let's work hard around Scott as the core."

After a brief speech, the players went to the training ground.

This was Roger's first time at the Beto Center training ground, but he felt very familiar with it.

Because those videos about Jordan teaching his teammates a lesson that I saw on the Internet in my previous life almost all came from here.

The floor is the same color as the United Center, there are two basketball hoops with the Bulls logo, and championship flags on the wall.

When Roger saw these banners, he would think of the famous scene - the ferocious Jordan stared at the 99th rookie Corey Benjamin who was already doubting his life and said: "Look around here, look at what is surrounding you? These are all championship banners that I won! If you have won the championship, you will understand!"

Well, Roger is also glad that Jordan is not on this Bulls team.

Because it is the first day of training camp, today's training will focus on recovery training to allow the players' bodies to adapt first.

It is very easy to get injured if you exert too much force without adapting in advance.

Before the training started, the team measured everyone's weight, height and wingspan and updated the data.

After getting the measurement data of the entire team, the Zen Master immediately found Roger's name.

As soon as he entered the locker room today, he found that Roger had changed a lot.

He used to be as thin as an ice man, but now he doesn’t look very strong, but at least he doesn’t look so fragile anymore.

It turns out that the boy has become stronger not only in appearance but also in appearance. He must have been working hard to change his body!
90 kilograms may not be enough for Roger to seamlessly compete in the NBA, but at least he won’t be at a disadvantage.

The Zen Master had heard rumors that the kid had been training throughout the holiday.

In the 90s, there were not many people who were masochists like this, only Jordan and Karl Malone liked this. So the Zen Master didn't believe it at first. He didn't think a high school student could have the same awareness as Jordan and Malone.

But when he saw Roger's firm muscles and his real weight of 90 kilograms, he believed it.

This kind of body transformation is not something that can be achieved overnight. Michael Jordan went through countless days and nights of torture and suffering before he finally gained weight and finally cut off the assassin's head.

It seems that this little guy is not only talented, but also very willing to sweat.

Maybe this time, Klaus really didn't make a mistake.

In the subsequent training, Roger mainly practiced interfering with mid-range shots.

The Zen Master kept staring at Roger. After all, this was the first time he saw Roger play basketball. It turned out that Roger's shooting was indeed amazing. The slight interference from the trainer seemed to be non-existent in front of him. He could still shoot the ball again and again. Soon, the first set of training in the morning was over.

Roger walked to the sidelines to drink some water and felt someone tap his shoulder.

Roger thought it was Kukoc who wanted to talk to him, but when he turned around, he saw Pippen.

"Scott?"

"Rookie, I heard you scored 58 points in the state finals?" Pippen's mouth was harder to suppress than AK's at this moment. He wanted to remain serious, but couldn't help laughing.

Because soon, he will be in the spotlight.

Roger nodded: "It's nothing. I wanted to get 60 points in that game."

Pippen laughed out loud: "60 points? Hahahaha. Come on, kid, let me see if you can take 2 points here. Come on, get on the court and hold your basketball."

Pippen challenged Roger to a one-on-one match, and Roger knew that Pippen wanted to make an example of him.

When Pippen joined the team in 87, he took the initiative to challenge Jordan in the first practice. Because before that, Jordan had been complaining: "We wasted a No. pick and picked an unknown guy."

Pippen, who was furious, decided to take the initiative to fight against the beast to prove that he deserved to be the fifth pick.

And then, he became obedient.

From then on, Pippen put away his damn self-esteem and didn't mind what Jordan said about him.

Because in competitive sports, being bad is the original sin. If you can't beat them, you have to shut up.

Later Pippen learned that Jordan would randomly kill a lucky newcomer on this court every year to establish his prestige.

At this time, Pippen wanted to intimidate Roger just like Jordan intimidated himself.

He would tell the team on the first day: "Forget Michael, your leader now is Scott Pippen."

Roger took to the field, without fear.

Pippen has been looking for trouble ever since Roger was selected by the Bulls.

Roger wanted to use this opportunity to tell Pippen: Leave me alone.

Well, Roger was actually a little nervous.

After all, Pippen is one of the strongest outside shooters in the league.

But regardless of whether he could win or not, Roger could not be afraid. Otherwise, he would be labeled a "coward". At that time, anyone, human or ghost, would dare to bully him.

Seeing Roger walk up to Pippen, his teammates immediately started to make a noise:
"Hey, show us what you can do, Mr. Louisiana Basketball."

“Does truth still work in Chicago?”

"Scott, be careful, this guy is ranked one place higher than you, haha!"

The Zen Master also looked towards the court. Although the official match was not a street duel, such a competition was meaningless.

but.
He is still looking forward to it.

Pippen threw the ball to Roger, his eyes bloodshot: "Rookie, I said, I will not live in peace with you. If you can't stand it, you'd better go back to school. Because, this is professional basketball. Also, I don't like your attitude towards me in the parking lot this morning."

Roger patted the ball twice and threw it to Pippen: "Scott, stop imitating Michael. Admit it, you are not him at all."

Pippen was exposed as someone who was indeed trying to emulate Jordan in order to become a leader.

Roger's hurtful words "You are not him at all" made Pippen furious.

"You are not qualified to judge me yet, rookie, start!"

Pippen passed the ball to Roger, lowered his center of gravity, and looked serious as if he was still playing the finals with the Suns.

Roger was very relaxed and was not nervous at all because Scott Pippen was standing opposite him.

He took a few tentative steps and then dribbled to his left.

Pippen seized the opportunity and made his move. The rookie couldn't even take a single step in front of me.

But Roger actually seized the flaw of Pippen's shifting center of gravity when he was trying to steal the ball, and suddenly turned in the opposite direction, instantly creating a little distance!
Pippen moved sideways in panic to block the shot, but Roger did not turn around and break through. Instead, he turned around like a waltz and made a direct jump shot!

Turning around and shooting, this is the move Roger has been practicing hard recently. Since Pippen wants to be a guinea pig so much, let him do it.

Pippen misjudged the situation and was a beat too late in his attempt to interfere.

Although it still interfered with Roger's vision, the shot with perfect rhythm and elegant posture still fell into the net!
From the tentative step to the start, and then to the turnaround jump shot.

Roger completed the assassination gracefully!

Pippen wanted to use Roger to establish his authority, but as soon as he came on, he was knocked down by a high school student!
The basketball rolled on the wooden floor, creating an awkward situation.

Everyone wanted to laugh at Pippen, but they didn't feel comfortable doing so.

Everyone wanted to praise Roger, but it seemed even worse!
Pippen also scratched his head. He had already done it the way Jordan did.

Can.
Damn, why is my ending different from Michael's?
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