LeBron James running away? He's going all in on Curry.
Chapter 72 Las Vegas and Cleveland United Cavaliers
In late May, the smoke of the Eastern Conference Finals dissipated quickly in a calm and overwhelming manner.
There is no suspense.
After crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers by 50 points in Game 1, they secured clean sweeps victories in the next three games.
The score is 4-0!
The former defending champion Miami Heat were swept and eliminated in disgrace!
Well, maybe it's not that humiliating. After all, being swept is common for James, and he should be used to it.
However, compared to the suffocating, all-out attack in Game 1, the Cavaliers' defense was noticeably "relaxed" in the following three games.
Especially during garbage time in the fourth quarter, Su Yang specifically instructed head coach Byron Scott: go easy on the defense a little, give the league some face, and don't go too far.
With this tacit understanding of "letting the game go," LeBron James ultimately delivered a spectacular performance throughout the series, averaging 28.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists per game.
As Su Yang predicted, the moment the Heat were swept out of the playoffs, Nike's PR team immediately mobilized across the entire internet.
"LeBron has given it his all! He's averaging a near triple-double, but his teammates haven't stepped up!"
"Wade's knees are completely ruined, Bosh was completely dominated in the paint, and LeBron was dragging a broken ship against an entire alien fleet! A glorious defeat indeed!"
Faced with a deluge of online articles praising LeBron James as the "leader of the empty stats group," reporters from all over the United States had already packed the post-game press conference room at Quicken Loans Arena.
They were eagerly anticipating that Su Yang, the Cavaliers' owner who is known for his outspokenness, would step forward at this moment and use the most vicious language to tear away the "fig leaf" that James uses to cover up his stats.
However, to the great disappointment of all the reporters, only head coach Scott and a few key players represented the Cavaliers at the Eastern Conference championship award ceremony and post-game press conference.
Su Yang was absent!
……
So, where did Su Yang go on this night that was enough to make the whole city revel?
At this very moment, in a confidential conference room at Cleveland City Hall.
Su Yang, along with his legal team, is engaged in a protracted battle with the mayor and several local councilors.
Although he had previously bribed Adam Silver and other league bosses in New York for a staggering $16 billion to obtain the "pass" for relocation.
But moving a team that has just won a division title and is about to establish a dynasty from Cleveland presents equally complicated procedures and obstacles that can be a headache.
"Mr. Mayor, you must understand. Although the Cavaliers have moved away, our feelings for Cleveland remain deep."
Sitting at the negotiating table, Su Yang spoke nonsense with a straight face: "To express this bond, I even submitted the new team's registration name to the league: 'Las Vegas and Cleveland United Cavaliers'! You see, our hearts will always be with Cleveland!"
The mayor sitting opposite him twitched at the corner of his mouth as he listened.
What the hell is this United Knights?! Doesn't that name make your tongue hurt?!
Sure enough, the legal director standing to the side wiped his sweat and awkwardly reminded him, "Boss, the league office just sent a fax this afternoon. President Adam Silver personally approved it; this excessively long name seriously violates the naming guidelines of North American sports leagues and has been forcibly rejected..."
"Tsk, Adam, that bald guy, really doesn't understand romance."
Su Yang sighed dramatically, then went along with it, saying, "Since the league doesn't allow it, we're forced to accept a name that complies with the regulations. Let's tentatively call the new team 'Las Vegas Cavaliers' in Nevada. At least it retains the 'Cavaliers' symbol, which is a kind of legacy."
The city hall officials looked at each other, cursing the profit-driven Chinese capitalist a thousand times over in their hearts, but after Su Yang promised to pay a generous penalty and compensation for breach of contract, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and sign the relocation agreement.
"Boss, all the formalities have been completed."
Stepping out of City Hall, the General Counsel breathed a long sigh of relief. "When should we announce our relocation from Cleveland to the public?"
"Announce it now? Will the finals even happen?"
Su Yang sneered, "The new stadium in Las Vegas won't be completed until 2016 at the earliest."
Let's announce it at a suitable time after we win the championship this year and start the celebration of a back-to-back title.
"Let's squeeze every last penny out of Cleveland fans from their ticket sales and frenzy over the next two years. It's business, after all, about maximizing profits."
……
The Eastern Conference series ended early, allowing the Cavaliers to rest and prepare for the future.
In the wild West, the earth-shattering Western Conference Finals battle was dragged into a brutal Game 7!
Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs!
This epic super team, boasting Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love, revealed its fatal weakness of being a disorganized mess when facing the experienced Spurs system.
Aside from spewing motivational speeches from the sidelines, Doc Rivers couldn't come up with any effective tactics to control the ball possession of these three one-on-one masters.
Even so, the Clippers' overwhelming talent is still terrifying.
The Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The decisive Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals has reached the final ten seconds of the fourth quarter!
104-102! The Spurs lead by 2 points on the road!
With the Clippers in possession of the final possession, fans across Los Angeles stood up, clasped their hands together, and prayed for a miracle.
After the timeout, the ball is served from the sideline.
Facing the Spurs' impenetrable defense, Kevin Durant was like the Grim Reaper. He ran like crazy beyond the three-point line, pushed aside the defender, and received the pass at the top of the arc!
There are only 3 seconds left!
Without hesitation, Durant faced Diaw rushing towards him, and with his long arms outstretched, he completed a pull-up jump shot from beyond the three-point line!
The entire room fell silent!
The basketball traced a perfect arc in mid-air.
"Whoosh!!!"
Hollow-core netting!!!
The entire Staples Center exploded instantly!
Durant pounded his chest excitedly as Clippers players charged at him!
"A game-winning three-pointer by Kevin Durant!!!"
The commentator, his voice hoarse, roared at the broadcast booth: "Death has descended upon Los Angeles! The Clippers have defeated the Spurs by one point, advancing to the NBA Finals!!!"
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