Champions Creed

Chapter 41: This time, Roger wants to reach out to Jordan

"Good morning Chicago! Maybe you missed the game last night, but that's okay, just know that our team beat the crap out of Phoenix!
Phil Jackson's timely rotation adjustment made our offense in the transition period no longer stagnant. Our Truth scored 27 points in the third game of his career, breaking his career record. Of course, don't forget the 2 assists that also broke the record!
Well, you could say Michael scored 37 points in his third career game. But how old is Roger? 18!
He was only 18 years old and he was scoring 27 points in the NBA. Most importantly, he made Charles Barkley look like a fool.

But what makes us most happy is that there is no problem at all between Roger and Scott. It turns out that the so-called conflict between them is just hearsay from unscrupulous media.

Scott's tearful eyes last night could not lie. I believe that when Phil suggested that Roger start in the locker room, he was the first person to jump up with excitement!
Yes, we have a promising 18-year-old rookie and a still-strong Scott Pippen, and we can still win four consecutive championships! "

The next day, Pippen was in tears when he heard the radio on his way to the Beto Center.

Fuck the reconciliation of the century. If that fat guy Krause announced now that he wanted to trade Roger, Pippen would be the first one to jump up in excitement.

But what can Pippen do? Continue to be a nagging woman in front of the media?
Pippen resisted, but every time he resisted, Roger's status in the locker room would rise.

So, forget it.

I, Scott, only need to speak with my performance on the court, and everyone will naturally understand who is the boss!

Today in the locker room at the training base, Roger and Pippen did not argue again. Although they did not speak, it did not matter.

The Zen Master certainly knew that Pippen couldn't really like Roger, and Roger wouldn't submit to Pippen so quickly.

But whether they were willing to reconcile or not, the Bulls really got on the winning streak.

On November 11th against the Bucks, Pippen scored a season-high 10 points plus 34 assists. Roger didn't take many shots today, but miraculously made 6 of 10 shots and scored 8 points, and the Bulls defeated their opponents.

Bucks starting point guard Todd Daye, the No. 8 pick last season, was suspended for three games by the Bucks after the game because he yelled at head coach Mike Dunleavy during the game: "I've tried my best to defend him, but he just makes the shot. What can I do? You idiot, why don't you try it yourself and see if you can defend Roger!"

13号对阵凯尔特人，罗杰和皮蓬各砍22分，替补席上的库科奇还火上浇油拿下16分5助攻3篮板。

Celtics coach Chris Ford said helplessly: "The Bulls have both experience and enviable potential."

The comments of the Celtics' old center "Chief" Parish were even more brutal: "We didn't lose to Scott, but to the combination of Scott and Truth. Scott always wants to do everything and wants to put his stick into every hole he sees. But he can't solve all the problems on the basketball court, so whether he admits it or not, he does need Roger and can't do without Roger."

In the sixth game of the season against the Lakers, the Lakers' backcourt of less than 1 meters tall allowed Roger to break his career record again and score 9 points.

Although Roger's assist record has not been broken at 2 assists per game, Steve Kerr said it well: "After all, you can't ask a player to break the career record every day, right? Roger's performance is already good enough. He is one of the two best players on the team."

Starting with the victory over the Suns, the Bulls went on a four-game winning streak.

Pippen found that his position as the boss was not consolidated, but Roger became more and more popular!
The entire league has begun to accept the fact that the Bulls have two decision-makers!

Roger kept slaughtering the self-esteem of all the defenders in the league. Finally, in the seventh game of the season, Roger's slaughtering blade was swung at Penny's head.

The game against the Golden State Warriors on November 11 was broadcast live across the United States by NBC, and the whole world was eager to see what kind of sparks Roger and Hardaway would create.

The final result was a complete victory for Roger, who scored 23 points, while Penny only had 12 points, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers.

The Bulls also defeated the Warriors with an 11-point advantage and won five consecutive games!

But after the game, Penny didn't feel like he lost:

"I'm not trying to make excuses. I admit that the Bulls won today. But Scott was defending me throughout the game. Roger and I never faced each other. So why do you keep saying he beat me? He was just hiding under Scott's wing."

Pippen loves Penny so much. After so long, someone finally speaks up for him!
Of course, Penny didn't say this for Pippen, he just didn't want to admit his failure.

He and Roger had been the subject of media hype before they entered the league, and they had always been compared, so the attention to this game was very high. Penny knew that this game was of great significance, so he would never give up easily.

Besides, Penny just has a good temper, not that he has no temper at all.

Many people may not believe that this always kind guy once pointed a gun at the mother of his child in front of his own child because of the issue of child support.

You see, even the best-tempered person can get pushed to the limit sometimes.

Hardaway was very anxious today. He had not forgotten the poster that Reebok released after Roger signed the contract, which said "I will easily take all the pennies away regardless of whether you are happy or not." He was full of hostility towards Roger and he refused to admit that he was worse than Roger. In the end, he lost the game in this head-on collision. How could he not be anxious?

What about Roger? He also had a long-standing grudge against Penny. Ever since Penny mocked him during the draft, he wanted to personally kill the seemingly friendly and smiling tiger.

In addition, a few days ago, many media outlets openly or covertly belittled him and praised Penny. For example, the Chicago Sun-Times said, "If the Bulls had acquired Anfernee, the team wouldn't have had these problems at all." This made Roger's desire to defeat Penny even stronger. This time he finally won against Penny fairly, but you said it didn't count?

Since your words are so effective, why don't you let the peace-loving United States give up its nuclear weapons first?
Roger didn't give him any room to quibble: "Although Anfernee said at the beginning that he was not looking for excuses, everyone knows that he was looking for excuses. He said he didn't play against me? You can watch the game video. I scored at least four goals over his head."

This traffic showdown left the fans wanting more.

However, John Anderson of Sports Center reminded everyone: "Don't worry, the Bulls and Warriors will meet again in 9 days, and we still have a chance to see who is more qualified to be Jordan's successor."

In any case, this game helped Stern achieve his goal.

The NBA, which had been dead after Jordan retired, became popular again because of the confrontation between Roger and Penny.

But what Stern never expected was that the man would show up in person, adding fuel to the fire of this confrontation.

When Michael Jordan was interviewed by Sports Illustrated as a baseball player, he talked about how much preparation he had done to play baseball, how he paid $33 out of his own pocket to buy a luxury bus for the team, and then he gave some chicken soup to elevate the theme:
"Everything I do is to tell people to believe in themselves and have the courage to try. Although I paid a lot for it, I never regret my choice. If you have the opportunity to try something you really love, then let go and do it."

Well, it’s really nice to let go and gamble all night long.

However, Sports Illustrated interviewed Jordan not because he is baseball player Michael Jordan, but also because he is also basketball player Michael Jordan.

To be honest, Michael Jordan, a baseball player, was not very successful. He could not even play in the highest level league. After all, people's interest in him came from basketball.

So in the end, Sports Illustrated asked, "Michael, who do you think will be your successor in today's NBA? Anfernee or Roger?"

The next day, Jordan's answer became the headlines of major newspapers: "If I had to choose a successor, I would choose Anfernee Hardaway."

There was no way Jordan would choose Roger because Roger was Klaus's man, the one the fat man wanted to replace himself, at least that's what Jordan thought.

Jordan had never liked the name Roger. He didn't like it before, and he disliked it even less now.

When Jordan was frustrated by baseball, he often wondered, if one day I really returned, if I returned to the Bulls, if I was leading this team, would Roger still dare to speak so rudely?

The answer is yes.

This kid lacks basic respect for his seniors.

So, why should I choose him?
Jordan's answer surprised the fans. He did not choose Roger, who was also on the Bulls and had just won the game.

Pippen cheered, saying that if Jordan acknowledged Roger as his successor, then he would be the best of the best in the team.

Fortunately, Michael helped himself again.

Andre and Roger couldn't help complaining when they were on the phone: "I don't understand. You're the winner, but one says he didn't lose, and the other is even more outrageous, insisting that the loser is his successor. Damn, was Michael hit stupid by a baseball bat? I used to like him. Forget about them, Scott didn't bother you today, did he?"

"No." Roger, who was eating dinner, answered with the sound of chewing food.

"It seems that guy really accepts you?"

"No, Scott isn't in trouble because he didn't come to practice this afternoon. He has a problem with his leg and may be out for a while. People will read about it in the newspaper tomorrow or in the sports news later."

"Really? That guy. Wait, absent for a while? That is to say."

"That's right, Andre." Roger took a sip of water and looked at the schedule hanging on the wall. "That means that the next time I meet Penny, Scott may not be by my side. I want to see what excuses Penny has. Andre, have you ever met Michael Jordan in person?"

"Where is the chance?"

"I haven't seen it either. The day he held the press conference, the Bulls blocked the entire Beto Center. But it doesn't matter. Soon, I will be able to slap him in the face with my own hands without ever meeting him. He is so competitive, so a slap in the face will surely keep him angry for a long time, right? That's great!"

After Pippen, this time, Roger is going to reach out to Jordan.

The love and care that the younger generation has for the team’s legends is so passionate.

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Thanks to kbhero and other big guys for the rewards, thank you everyone!
(End of this chapter)