Basketball miracles

Chapter 153 [The Youngest FMVP in History]

In the final quarter, Xiao Tu grabbed 20 rebounds in just two minutes and delivered a spectacular dunk on a fast break.

McHale was exhausted again, unable to even commit a foul during the race. He gave it his all in every game, but the prolonged physical contact took a toll on his stamina.

肖途全场出战38分钟，19投14中，三分球6中3，罚球6中5，砍下36分20篮板5助攻2抢断2盖帽。

Xiao Tu was unable to replicate his phenomenal performance from the first game, but his 30+20+5 stat line was still impressive enough.

He put up phenomenal numbers twice in the Finals, scoring 30+ points in three games, just one shy of equaling Wilt Chamberlain's career record for most 30+ point games in the Finals. Moreover, his average stats in this Finals series completely outclassed peak Chamberlain and even surpassed peak Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

他场均砍下37.8分17.8篮板6助攻1.3抢断3.5盖帽，投篮命中率66.4%，三分命中率45.5%，罚球命中率93%。

Xiao Tu's scoring efficiency in this finals is the best in history, with a true shooting percentage of over 70%. He wasn't just strong in that one game where he "descended from heaven," but his shooting percentage was high in every game.

He has a playing style far ahead of his time and top-level physical qualities in history. He felt invincible in this finals!

Xiao Tu knows how to play most efficiently, and he won't hold back with the Celtics.

In a parallel universe, Hakeem Olajuwon, in his second year, also put up spectacular numbers in the 1986 NBA Finals. Had Ralph Sampson not been hampered by a back injury and the team had several drug addicts, the outcome would have been uncertain.

Magic Johnson averaged 18.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 15 assists per game, with a high field goal percentage of 56.3%. However, his stats were significantly lower than Xiao Tu's, and he scored the fewest points among the Big Three.

贾巴尔场均22分6篮板3.5助攻1.7盖帽，命中率59.3%。

James Worthy also averaged 16.5 points per game with a 62% field goal percentage.

With Byron Scott averaging just over double figures, the Lakers' starting five all exploded. Aside from Game 3, the Celtics were practically helpless.

终场131比94，湖人大胜37分，客场4比0横扫凯尔特人夺冠。

When the final buzzer sounded, the Lakers rushed onto the court and huddled together in celebration. Everyone was ecstatic; the Lakers had lifted the trophy again after two years, and this time the two teams were vastly different, setting a new record for the largest point difference in a Finals series.

Magic Johnson, Mike Adrian, Scott: ╭(′▽`)╭(′▽`)╭(′▽`)╯

Most of the Boston home fans had left before the end of the game, and in the final quarter, no one was cheering for their team; it was a miracle they didn't turn around and boo. The Celtics suffered a crushing defeat at home, forever branding themselves as a disgrace in the Finals.

The Celtics players immediately returned to the locker room, with only coach KC Jones and Pat Riley embracing and congratulating the Lakers on their championship win. He lingered on the court for a long time, gazing at the celebrating Lakers players, seemingly lost in thought.

Jones may be worried about his job; with such a loss, the Celtics might change head coaches this summer.

Both the Celtics and the Lakers had three players selected for the All-Star Game, and McHale was also praised by the media as having "All-Star potential." With four All-Stars on the court, the team still suffered a crushing defeat, so the reasons must be found in the coach.

To the surprise of the fans at the stadium, Xiao Tu simply smiled after the game, appearing remarkably calm—the most composed player among them. Many Celtics fans felt a sense of admiration for him; his lack of arrogance despite winning the championship in his rookie season and becoming the youngest Finals MVP is something most people couldn't do.

Actually, Xiao Tu was distracted while sensing the treasure chest he had just acquired and checking his loot.

While others who won the championship only received a championship ring and a team trophy, Xiao Tu received additional rewards, reflecting a different mindset. For him, the treasure chest was the most important thing, not just the benefits gained on the field.

With this victory, Xiao Tu received a gold treasure chest; 30+20 is considered super stats; and the silver treasure chest was upgraded.

The Lakers swept the Celtics in the series to win the championship and were rewarded with a golden treasure chest. Xiao Tu winning the Finals MVP will elevate his historical status, and he will also receive a golden treasure chest.

He obtained three golden treasure chests today, a super haul.

After entering the playoffs, Xiao Tu stopped opening treasure chests, as he no longer had time for high-intensity training. He had saved 9 gold treasure chests and 11 silver treasure chests.

developed.

It would make more sense for me to create a "new account" to open treasure chests; my power forward skills are already quite strong. Whether I can open a new timeline is very important. If this were a game, the 80s would be where I farmed equipment and rewards; Bird would be Mephisto, the workhorse of hell.

I'll celebrate here first, then think about the future; there's no rush.

Reporters were interviewing star players and coaches on site, and Xiao Tu stood out the most, so he naturally got priority for interviews.

A middle-aged white male reporter asked, "The Lakers always came out on the losing end in previous matchups between the two teams. This year, you led the team to reverse the impression that 'the Lakers are afraid of the Celtics.' What are your thoughts on this?"

I think you're a reporter Stern arranged. Xiao Tu thought to himself.

He thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I think the Lakers are the best team in NBA history this season. We broke records in both the regular season and the playoffs. I think from now on, the Celtics will be afraid of the Lakers. Although they have four All-Star players, they will have to replace their bench with All-Stars if they want to win."

Xiao Tu was extremely confident, feeling that all the NBA's interior players in the 80s were utterly weak. He had already won his first championship, so he had the right to talk big.

Xiao Tu also conveyed a message to Stern during this interview: if he wanted the game to be more competitive, he could allow the Celtics to continue poaching stars. Adding another star would make it very interesting if the Celtics still couldn't win.

Xiao Tu knew that the Celtics couldn't find a better interior player to limit him; Parish and McHale, both All-Stars, were already a luxury compared to other teams.

Hakeem Olajuwon was a top-three center from the moment he entered the league, and Patrick Ewing will be drafted next season, at least a top-five center in the league. Both players have obvious weaknesses; they could become stars based solely on their physical attributes.

In the 80s, it was all about the ability of star players; the tactics were very simple. Xiao Tu couldn't even see what tactics the Celtics had. Star players went one-on-one, role players made cuts or back runs, and they didn't run pick-and-rolls.

The reporter asked, "You won the Finals MVP at a record-breaking age and put up amazing numbers. What are your thoughts?"

"I want to thank Coach Pat Riley. Under his tactical arrangements, I took more and more shots as we entered the playoffs. I also want to thank my teammates for their trust in me; everyone was willing to pass me the ball. I'm honored to join the Lakers; otherwise, I definitely wouldn't be playing so comfortably..."

Even when he put up amazing stats, Xiao Tu wouldn't get carried away and would still praise his teammates.

For a team to build a dynasty, it's not enough for star players to be talented; the locker room must also be united. Xiao Tu had already begun considering building a dynasty, something that Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from the parallel world couldn't achieve.

After a brief interview, Xiao Tu and his teammates returned to the away team's locker room. The awards ceremony was coming up, and staff would be setting up the stage; the players could rest for a while.

Xiao Tu and the others quickly took a shower, changed their clothes, and put on the championship hats prepared by the league. With smiles on their faces, they returned to the court in high spirits.

It was Xiao Tu's first time participating in such an event, and he was a little excited. Everyone's year of hard work had paid off, and his career in the 80s had a perfect start.

He grew to love basketball more and more; playing the game was fun, and the feeling of being the center of attention was wonderful.

Xiao Tu accepted the FMVP trophy alone. President David Stern smiled and presented him with the award, encouraging him to "keep up the good work." Xiao Tu simply replied, "Thank you."

The two did not try to get close to each other on this special occasion; everything was understood without words.

Xiao Tu didn't need to say anything; Stern would naturally continue to promote him. This season, he had already surpassed Bird to become the NBA's top white superstar, and next season he should be aiming for the regular season MVP.

As long as the league's opinion leans towards Xiao Tu, believing that his contribution to the Lakers is greater, his stats are better than Magic Johnson's, and he has the best record in the league, there is no reason why he shouldn't win an award next season.

Next, Magic Johnson accepted the championship trophy as the Lakers' representative. He, Xiao Tu, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stood in the center of the team's photo.

Here's a little tidbit: When an NBA Finals team wins, they usually celebrate with a shower of confetti. This is done to create a festive atmosphere, as any sports fan knows. However, this year, after the Lakers won the Finals on the road, there was no confetti spraying.

The only explanation is that the Celtics didn't want to set off confetti to celebrate their opponent's championship win, which seemed rather stingy.

The Lakers didn't care about this detail, but American fans who watched the live broadcast felt that the Celtics lost both the game and their composure.

The reputations of these two NBA powerhouses are about to turn around this year.

(End of this chapter)