Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 179 Master
"They didn't call a timeout, the Magic didn't call a timeout, so why didn't they call a timeout!"

Inside the TNT studio, Barkley was already standing up nervously, and when he saw that Magic hadn't called a timeout, he jumped up and down in a panic.

Rivers is ruining the country!

But the next moment, his voice suddenly turned regretful.

"Tracy, Tracy rushed out, he took the shot, a three-pointer, fuck, game-winner!"

"The Magic hit the buzzer-beater! No doubt, the championship belongs to the Magic!"

"My God, oh my God, what on earth has happened?!"

"Tracy McGrady, my God, he's insane, he saved Magic!"

Barkley kept yelling.

With one minute left and a seven-point deficit, he truly felt that the Magic were doomed.

He didn't say it aloud, but in his heart he was cursing the referee Donaghy half to death.

He believes that if the Magic lose, it will start with that technical foul.

So deadly!

But who could have imagined that in the final moments, the Magic would hit three consecutive three-pointers, going on a 9-0 run against the Lakers and securing a dramatic comeback victory.

"A crazy match!"

Kenny Smith on the other side was also incredibly excited.

"One minute in, Tracy hit a three-pointer first, then Kwame defended Shaq, a crucial defensive play."

"And Chauncey, wow, he actually threw it right away! He has a big heart!"

"At this point, the Lakers must have panicked. They made a mistake, and Brown made a bold steal, which he succeeded in."

"And then there's Jeryl, his diving save was so brave, he saved the Magic."

"Of course, there's also Tracy. With four seconds left and no timeout called, he fearlessly hit a three-pointer over Derrick's defense."

"Oh my God, I'm so excited."

"In the last minute, everyone on the Magic made a contribution. They didn't give up. At that moment, team basketball was embodied, and everyone was incredibly great."

"The Magic won. When Kwame and Shaq traded baskets, when McGrady and Kobe went on a scoring spree, they had superstars, but in the end, they were still a team."

"They trusted each other, they believed in their teammates, and their victory was not just a victory for the star players, but a victory for the team!"

Smith finished speaking without stopping, and was panting heavily as he spoke.

"Kenny, you're right!"

Barkley, unusually, completely agreed with Smith, saying, "This is a team victory, really, this Magic team is amazing."

"They have excellent and responsible stars who consistently perform well in the playoffs."

In Barkley's view, the playoffs are the true test of a star player's worth.

Some star players have impressive stats, but they falter and underperform in the playoffs.

Then look at Brown and McGrady, especially Brown, whose performance improved as the playoffs progressed, particularly in the Finals where he went toe-to-toe with O'Neal.

"They also have excellent role players, each of whom has contributed in this series."

Let's not even mention Sasser.

According to Barkley, once this series is over, Sarser will have secured his place in the NBA.

Which team wouldn't want a defensive specialist like that?

And Billups.

Barkley immediately mentioned Billups, saying with great delight, "Chauncey's performance this season has been truly amazing. Kenny, just like you said, he is low-key, pragmatic, and hardworking in helping the team win games."

"But he has a big heart and he has enough responsibility in critical moments. I think he can even become a leader."

A team leader should be like Billups, someone who takes responsibility and steps up in crucial moments.

"Plus the substitutes, especially Patrick, my God, I saw in the media that he has been training hard with Don."

"When Kwame's stamina ran out, he stepped up, defended Shaq, and held off the Lakers' comeback attempt."

"Congratulations to him, Patrick, you've finally achieved your dream."

How long did Ewing chase after this championship, dragging his old legs along?

He even won the title of an uncrowned king.

At this moment, the camera appropriately focused on Ewing.

“Fuck, he cried, and I want to cry too.” Smith was somewhat moved.

In the footage, Ewing ignores the NBC reporter beside him, hugs Brown, forehead to forehead, his mouth moving as if he's saying something, but tears are streaming down his face uncontrollably.

The tears of a veteran athlete pursuing his dream always touch the softest part of people's hearts.

Just then, Grant rushed over.

He held up the beverage bucket and poured it directly over the two of them, leaving them completely soaked.

Nobody cared; everyone went crazy, jumping and dancing wildly.

In stark contrast, the Lakers are.

Kobe stood there, looking lost and dejected.

Jackson was stunned.

O'Neal looked bewildered.

Old Bass held his head in his hands, his face contorted in pain.

In the stands, many fans bowed their heads and wept uncontrollably.

The dream of a three-peat has been shattered!

The Lakers' new dynasty came to an abrupt end.

Kobe wanted to maintain his composure and go over to congratulate the Magic players, but he found he couldn't.

Disappointment, shame, and self-blame enveloped him, and his deep-seated pride made it impossible for him to forgive himself.

He lost three games.

One hand is on his shoulder.

It's Horry.

His face was full of regret, and he was about to speak when Kobe, expressionless, shook off his hand, turned around, and walked into the locker room.

At the entrance to the players' tunnel, reporters were waiting and managed to capture Kobe Bryant's image perfectly.

He was expressionless, his head bowed in dejection.

Behind them, Magic fans were celebrating wildly.

There can only be one winner; joy and sorrow are not shared.

Some Lakers fans began to leave the stands.

Logically, they should have maintained sufficient decorum and applauded the newly crowned champion.

The Magic played very well, and their victory was well-deserved.

Not everyone has that kind of magnanimity, let alone watching their opponents shatter their dreams on their own home court, at Staples Center, before lifting the championship trophy.

But most of the audience stayed and applauded the magician.

Mave Albert finally squeezed in front of Brown and seized the opportunity to ask a question.

But Brown couldn't stop hitting Xing's head, and at that moment, Brown finally remembered someone.

He pushed aside the microphone in front of him, parted the crowd, and walked towards the substitutes' bench.

In the front row, Tangsen was talking to Gabriel.

Then Brown rushed over.

“Thank you, sir!” Brown hugged Tang Sen tightly.

It's been a year since May of last year. I've taken one step at a time to get to where I am now, with Tang Sen by my side every step of the way.

He trained himself, he led by example, and showed himself how to become a star player and how to become strong.

Brown wanted to thank many people, but the person he wanted to thank the most was Tang Sen.

"You brat, what are you thanking me for?"

Tang Sen felt the weight on his arm, and his eyes became a little moist.

There is a feeling of honor.

Watching a 19-year-old grow step by step to win the championship is a feeling that is hard to describe.

Excited, relieved?

Tang Sen couldn't explain it clearly, but he knew that the process was by no means easy.

Just as Brown was released, McGrady rushed over, grabbed Tangsen's forehead, and kissed him on the forehead.

"Shit, your drool."

Tang Sen only had time to utter a single complaint before Ewing grabbed him again.

The old man leaned on Tang Sen's shoulder and burst into tears.

You can just throw away the clothes you're wearing.

But it doesn't matter anymore; winning is the perfect ending.

Winning the championship away from home meant there was a slight lack of celebration.

But with the championship in hand, who cares about this?

When Ricky DeVos was the first to receive the championship trophy from Stern and raise it high, everyone in the arena erupted in a huge cheer.

Orlando's first-ever NBA championship trophy!
Watching the trophy being passed around among the players, especially Brown kissing it and Ewing bursting into tears while holding it, Townsend on the sidelines could only sigh with emotion.

The Finals MVP trophy was awarded to Brown without any surprise.

McGrady played well, and Billups stepped up. But on the entire Magic team, apart from Brown, no one else deserved the Finals MVP trophy.

It's not just because of the five games he played; he averaged 32.2 points per game.

In one simple way, he withstood the arrogant Shaquille O'Neal.

Brown was the biggest contributor to the Magic's victory.

"Did you cry?" Guo Yonglin asked while clapping.

Tang Sen blinked, continued to smile and clap, and said, "This is called the joy of success, you don't understand."

Guo Yonglin pursed his lips and suddenly said, "Can't you be considered a group of four, who went through eighty-one tribulations and finally obtained the true scriptures? Look, your name is Tang Sanzang."

"You're the one who's like Tang Sanzang."

Tang Sen certainly knew the story of Journey to the West; his father often told it to him when he was a child.

"But don't tell me, really don't tell me."

Tang Sen thought about it for a moment and realized that his name was Tang Sen, which was a homophone of Tang Seng.

Tang Sanzang had three disciples.

As for myself, I can count myself as one of the three.

The eldest disciple, Kwame Brown, is like Sun Wukong—the most capable, the one who fights the fiercest monsters, and the most responsible.

Second disciple: McGrady.

He himself admitted that he was Tang Sen's second apprentice.

His somewhat lazy personality is actually a bit like Pigsy's.

But in crucial moments, you can also count on Pigsy.

The last Sha Wujing should be Billups, who is equally low-key and diligently does the dirty and hard work, serving as the team's support staff.

Similarly, when the team truly needs him, General Curtain's demon-slaying staff can still kill people.

All that's missing is the White Dragon Horse.

Tang Sen immediately thought of Sather.

He remains invisible throughout, so no one notices him, but when it comes to a life-or-death situation, the White Dragon Horse can transform to save people.

"right."

Guo Yonglin grinned mischievously, then nudged Tang Sen with his elbow and said with his chin, "Listen, we're talking about you."

Kwame Brown is giving her Finals MVP acceptance speech.

He thanked a bunch of people, then saved Tang Sen for last.

He held the trophy and turned to look at Tang Sen.

At that moment, on the awards stage, many people followed his gaze and turned to look at Tang Sen.

Even David Stern looked at him with an inquiring gaze.

Brown moved his lips, as if he wanted to say something, but when he got to the point, he was overwhelmed with thoughts and didn't know where to begin.

The next moment, he still raised his hand.

"I thank Tang; he's a master!"

All those words can be summed up in one sentence.

Simple, but direct.

The title "Master" is most fitting for Tang Sen.

The next moment, McGrady next to him first clapped, and then seemed to remember something, making a fist with his right hand and pressing it against his left palm.

This looks like... a fist-and-palm salute?

"Did you teach it?"

Tang Sen asked Guo Yonglin beside him with a strange look.

This is being broadcast live across the entire US. I know what the gesture means, but others don't.

What if it's interpreted as something negative? That would be bad.

But... it doesn't matter anyway.

They were having a great time, who cared?

Grandmaster?

Tang Sen nodded silently; this was a good title.

The award was presented, but for the entire Magic team, the celebration was far from over.

There wasn't even champagne prepared in the locker room.

It wasn't just because it was an away game; Rivers had considered the possibility of winning the championship before the game, but he wasn't really confident.

Lakers fans have even resorted to underhanded tactics.

With half of Los Angeles mobilized, it's understandable that the Lakers would field their best performance with such a massive mobilization.

But it's okay, the boss is here.

And this is Los Angeles, a place that never lacks entertainment and celebration.

DeVos had already quickly arranged things with his assistant; they would be going straight there for a night of revelry.

After seeing Tang Ling off, Tang Sen returned and was about to meet up with Brown and the others when he suddenly heard someone call his name.

I turned my head and saw that it was Kobe.

He looked like he hadn't showered yet, and was still wearing his jersey as he ran over quickly.

"Tang, when are you free? I need to train and get stronger. We made a promise that I would train with you during the off-season."

Kobe said urgently.

Defeat is a done deal; there's no use being unwilling to accept it now.

All we can do is train hard and improve ourselves during this offseason so we can come back next year.

For Kobe, his offseason had already begun the moment he lost the game.

Tang Sen thought to himself, "We did make an appointment, but there's no need to rush like this."

The match has only just ended.

"Kobe, the season just ended, take a few days to rest. You need to rest, and so do I."

After a hard season, Tang Sen wanted to take a few days off.

Of course, it's still pretty tough.

Yao Ming has to play in the World Championships, so time is limited and I have to keep an eye on things myself.

Moreover, with the Magic winning the championship, his reputation has been completely established. Who knows how many players will contact him this offseason, wanting to train with him?

You have badges and titles that have a group effect, so it doesn't matter how many students you recruit.

But Tang Sen thought he shouldn't overthink it.

After all, one's energy is limited.

So Tang Sen hasn't figured out the specifics yet.

Kobe hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

After seeing Kobe off, the conversation turned to training, and Tang Sen remembered the badge.

Tang Sen is still saving up the badges from June and hasn't used them yet.

I was thinking that when the Magic won the championship, I could try to borrow some of their good luck.

I might as well smoke it now.

With that in mind, Tang Sen activated the system and began extracting the data.

The light and shadow flickered; it hit, no air force.

But then a touch of black appeared, which made Tang Sen's face turn black as well.

Seriously? Is your luck really that bad?
Or perhaps winning the championship has already exhausted all her luck!
Tang Sen cursed under his breath and looked at the badge.

It's a new badge.

Congratulations on obtaining the Bronze-level badge: Balance!

[Note: This is a commemorative badge]

Rest is essential for better training results. By balancing training and rest, you will achieve twice the results with half the effort.

Creating a reasonable rest plan for your students will give them a 20% recovery bonus.

The new badge is actually helpful for physical recovery, so it's alright.

After all, Tang Sen uses SuperRecovery.

But what is a commemorative badge?
After carefully reading the explanation, Tang Sen realized that the so-called commemorative badge was a badge drawn in June each year if the player won the championship, and that badge could be turned into a commemorative badge.

Commemorating the success of this season.

This is not just an honorary label; it can elevate the corresponding badge to a higher level.

For example, this [Balance] badge can only be obtained at the highest level of Gold, with a bonus of 40%. However, if it becomes a commemorative badge, the bonus can be increased to 60%.

Once he realized this, Tang Sen immediately felt a pang of regret.

That would be a loss.

This upgrade would be perfect if it were applied to a better badge, such as a [tag].

After all, such opportunities are rare, occurring only once a year.

He only received this honor because he was responsible for half of the Magic's training and became an important contributor to the team's championship victory.

(End of this chapter)