My absurd experiences in North America over the years

The noise at the American Airlines Arena had not completely subsided, but a suffocating gloom permeated the Miami Heat's locker room.

The defeat in the fourth game was like a heavy blow to the Big Three.

However, what is puzzling is that, faced with this desperate situation, James and Wade did not engage in deep self-reflection.

Instead, they vented their anger on an utterly absurd excuse.

During the warm-up session before Game 5, the nationally televised cameras captured a jaw-dropping scene.

James and Wade stood side by side on the sidelines, watching Nowitzki's highlights on the big screen. James exaggeratedly covered his chest and imitated a violent coughing motion for the camera.

This move, which seemed to be a veiled criticism of Nowitzki for "faking illness," instantly ignited public opinion.

If the loss in Game 4 only put the Heat on the defensive, then this move completely enraged everyone on the Dallas Mavericks.

In Game 5, the Mavericks returned to the court with a burning anger.

James and Wade paid a heavy price for their arrogance, as the Mavericks rallied in the fourth quarter and pulled off a decisive run to end the game.

In Game 6, the Heat's morale had collapsed upon returning to their home court, and they were once again mercilessly defeated by the Mavericks in the final quarter.

The Mavericks won the next two games, bringing the series score to 4-2!

The outcome is decided; Dallas has avenged its defeat five years ago and successfully lifted the Larry O'Brien Trophy!

Dirk Nowitzki wept amidst a shower of confetti, while LeBron James and Dwyane Wade boarded their flights home early, their faces heavy with sadness.

The first year of the three giants' collaboration was thus firmly nailed to the pillar of historical shame.

When the final buzzer sounded, the world was discussing Nowitzki's heroics in the fourth quarter and James's complete lapse in the crucial moments.

Some fans also defended Li Fu, tearing away a piece of the "I don't understand football" label at this moment.

Although some experts are still criticizing Li Fu's series of trades after taking over the Warriors, his reputation among fans and the media has begun to rebound.

With the Mavericks' championship win, the exciting NBA season has finally come to an end, and the offseason has officially begun.

Outside of the United States, the Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa remains powerful and the situation is volatile.

In Washington, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are embroiled in heated debates over various bills, leaving them scrambling to keep up.

But Li Fu, who was staying at his Malibu seaside villa in California, had no interest in these grand international situations and political upheavals.

Or perhaps he was simply powerless to change anything.

Li Fu's eyes are now firmly fixed on the upcoming NBA draft.

The Warriors suffered a dismal record last season due to injuries to Curry and Iguodala, falling from playoff contention to the bottom of the lottery.

However, they did not get the desired number 11, but were instead assigned to number 12.

For Li Fu, who possesses memories of his past life, this year's talent show is nothing short of an untapped gold mine.

His primary target is naturally Klay Thompson, who has a perfect shooting form and will grow up alongside Curry to become one of the Splash Brothers.

However, dropping one pick means there's a possibility of uncertainty, as the Jazz, who have the 11th pick, could snatch the player away.

Li Fu stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window in his study, overlooking the shimmering Pacific Ocean, his mind racing with calculations.

The team's management and senior advisor, West, both favored selecting Klay Thompson, and they learned through their connections that the Jazz were also very interested in him.

The good news, however, is that Klay was recently arrested for having marijuana in his car, making the Jazz more inclined to select Burks.

These are the two best shooting guards in this year's draft.

However, the possibility that Clay might be snatched away cannot be completely ruled out.

However, Li Fu remained completely unperturbed.

He already had a flawless Plan B ready in his mind.

If Klay Thompson gets snatched away, then pick Kawhi Leonard, the "robot" who will almost single-handedly lead his team to a championship in the future and dominate the game on both offense and defense.

However, considering that there were many familiar names in this year's draft, Li Fu decided to make another big move before the draft.

"Notify General Manager Riley and Coach Nelson to come to the team office tomorrow. I'm going to initiate a trade," Li Fu instructed Thompson.

The following morning, he handed a deal proposal to Riley and Nelson in his Oakland office.

After reading it, head coach Nelson was so angry that he jumped up from his chair, almost pointing his finger at Li Fu and cursing him.

"You're insane. Dorell Wright is one of the few players on our roster who can contribute immediately. He scores 15 points per game, which is a quality forward. You actually want to trade him for the Bulls' 28th and 30th picks?"

Li Fu could actually understand why old Nelson was so furious.

After Curry and Iguodala were injured, it was George, Wright, and David Lee who carried the team.

David Lee's average of 20 points and 10 rebounds per game already makes him an All-Star caliber center.

乔治在库里缺阵期间，场均16分5.5个篮板3.6个助攻，整个赛季也有12分5.7篮板2.8助攻，毫无疑问是球队的未来一部分。

Aside from those two, there's Wright, who also averaged an impressive 15 points and 6 rebounds per game.

A player of this caliber wouldn't be traded for the last pick in the first round.

Statistically speaking, most of the players selected at the end of the first round will fade into obscurity or disappear from the league altogether; only a few will be able to establish themselves in the league.

As for those who have made a name for themselves, even fewer have.

Trading a certain high-quality rotation for a completely unknown probability would be questionable by anyone.

Although General Manager Riley didn't say anything, it was clear that he also thought their boss was probably crazy.

"I hope you believe me. My focus is on winning the championship as soon as possible in the next three or four years, not on striving for a playoff spot." Li Fu couldn't try to persuade people with reason because he was speaking from God's perspective, and there was no logic to it.

He can only demonstrate his determination by winning the championship and for the future.

"Win the championship? Forget it!" Old Nelson trembled with anger. "You think our record isn't bad enough? You have to completely tank to be satisfied!"

Li Fu's successful prediction of the Mavericks' championship win helped him regain some of his reputation, but the shadow of last season's failure still lingers.

Old Nelson didn't really trust him.

"Tang, I hope you believe me," Li Fu said in an unquestionable tone, "I plan to use the 28th pick to select Jimmy Butler, the 30th pick to select Chandler Parsons, and the 45th pick to select Isaiah Thomas. These young men will change the landscape of the league together in the future."

As for Wright, he is indeed a good player, but unfortunately he doesn't belong to the Warriors' future.

Old Nelson looked at the young, confident, almost arrogant boss in front of him, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

His already poor health made him a little short of breath.

"Suit yourself, this is your team," the legendary coach said, putting his hand to his chest. "Anyway, if we don't achieve results this year, I won't have the face to stay any longer."

He said that, opened the door and went out.

The old man's back trembled, and it was clear that his disappointment in Li Fu far outweighed his expectations.

The only hope might be a sliver of longing in one's heart.

Hopefully, Li Fu's prediction of the champion's outcome wasn't a fluke.