LeBron James running away? He's going all in on Curry.

However, the most artistically compelling performance of the night came from the Golden State Warriors' training facility!

As the frontrunner for this season's regular season MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo's reaction to the camera can be said to have gone down in NBA press conference history!

The moment the reporter posed the question to LeBron about his "retirement and tears".

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't get angry like Booker, nor did he act sarcasticly like Jokic.

Suddenly, the Greek monster's lips began to twitch!

"Oh...oh no! God! This is too cruel!!"

Giannis grabbed a towel handed to him by a staff member, covered his face in "pain," and slumped onto the podium table, beginning to "sob" and "whimper"!

"No!! LeBron! You can't leave! How are we supposed to live without you!!"

Giannis Antetokounmpo let out a wail from under the towel that was more exaggerated than if his own father had died!

However, just as the reporters in the audience were starting to question their own existence because of his sudden "sadness".

Giannis Antetokounmpo quietly pulled the towel open a crack!

There wasn't a single tear in his one exposed eye!

It's clearly a blatant mockery and ridicule of James's "retreating to advance" tactic!

He even winked at the camera, revealing a slightly exaggerated expression!

This is a veteran actor!

As the performance ended, Giannis Antetokounmpo threw away the towel, regained his composure, and smiled at the national broadcast cameras:

"If he really retires, I might cry."

"But... it's the kind of crying from joy! Hahahaha!"

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Doncic's indifference, Davis's cutting, Booker's rage, Jokic's eccentricities, Giannis's flamboyance...

The unified and aggressive response from the five "tigers" turned LeBron James' "retirement sentimental card" into a laughing stock across the internet within just a few hours through live streaming!

Nike and Crutch Sports spent a lot of money to bribe a reporter to launch this "retirement probe," but they failed to gain even the slightest bit of respect or sympathy.

Instead, this proved to the world that in the eyes of the top new generation of active superstars, this so-called "Executive Vice GOAT" is nothing more than a complete clown!

However, the absurd online discussion about whether LeBron James should retire or not did not last long.

Because, as the clock ticks past the end of April.

The 2021-2022 season, the NBA playoffs, represent the highest level of competition in professional basketball!

Amidst the fervor of countless fans across the United States, the battle drums sounded!

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With the smoke of the regular season clearing up, the play-in tournament system, which has gradually been accepted by fans across the United States, has become the biggest highlight before the playoffs begin.

After all, this year's playoff roster includes several teams that shouldn't be on this deathmatch stage.

First, there's the Los Angeles Clippers in the West, who are only ranked seventh in the West.

Logically speaking, the Clippers, with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, should definitely be a championship contender.

Unfortunately, Kawhi Leonard's long injury layoff during the regular season, coupled with head coach Tyronn Luna's lackluster coaching style, hampered the team's progress.

With Paul George carrying the team single-handedly, the Clippers' record has slipped to an embarrassing seventh place.

But for Los Angeles fans, the only good news is that at this crucial play-in game, the legendary "God of War" Kawhi Leonard has finally made his comeback!

In his first play-in game after his return, Leonard stunned the entire league with a performance that showed no mercy!

Facing a Memphis Grizzlies team struggling with a lack of depth, Leonard, who had been out of action for a long time, played 35 minutes and scored 42 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals with his mechanically accurate mid-range jumpers!

In the very next game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Leonard once again went on fire, scoring 40 points and grabbing 11 rebounds!

Two consecutive 40+ point games!

To anyone, the Los Angeles Clippers with Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers without Kawhi Leonard are completely two different teams!

Under Leonard's incredible dominance, the Clippers easily won two consecutive games, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference and clinching a playoff spot.

The Pelicans, on the other hand, unfortunately secured the eighth ticket.

After all, their next opponent is the league champions—the Las Vegas Crabs!—who have won four championships in the past five years!

However, with Kawhi Leonard's triumphant return, sports media and betting websites across the United States are in an uproar!

According to the first-round playoff matchup rules, the Golden State Warriors, the second seed in the Western Conference, will face off against the Los Angeles Clippers, the seventh seed in the Western Conference, in the first round!

"Holy crap! Is this supposed to be a 2v7 matchup in the first round?!"

"The Greek Freak vs. the expressionless Kawhi Leonard! The offseason championship showdown between the MVP-winning team!!"

"This series is quite interesting!"

Originally thought to be a one-sided sweep, with Leonard's explosive return, countless fans are now eagerly anticipating this matchup!

This match is going to be interesting!

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In contrast to the passion and anticipation brought by Kawhi Leonard's return to the Clippers in the West, the situation in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament seemed somewhat dull.

In the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks also suffered a dramatic drop in their record, falling to eighth place, due to the sudden injury to their star point guard Trae Young at the end of the regular season.

Although Trae Young forced a comeback with an injury before the start of the play-in tournament, leading the Hawks to consecutive victories against the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets, they successfully secured the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

However, the Hawks' overall fighting spirit in the play-in tournament left commentators and fans across the United States shaking their heads in disbelief.

Of all these, what made Hawks fans feel most disheartened was the future of their frontcourt, James Wiseman, whom they selected with the second overall pick in 2020!

During the two high-pressure play-in games broadcast nationwide, Wiseman displayed his shockingly low basketball IQ to the fullest, contributing countless hilarious and memorable moments!

On the offensive end, when Trae Young was about to break through with a screen, Wiseman ran over to screen for him. Instead of stopping the defender, he used his big body to knock Trae Young off balance!

When he calls for the ball in the low post, he often stands in the three-second zone and claps his hands stupidly, resulting in several offensive three-second violations being called by the referee!

On the defensive end, Wiseman's erratic defensive positioning was a disaster. He would often be caught out by the opposing guards' short guards and get a 2+1 play because of his diving jumps, or he would tip the ball into his own basket while fighting for a rebound with his own teammates under the basket!