So I am the god of basketball?

Chapter 86 Then make an appointment in the Octagon, Karl Malone
  This is Meng Lang's second visit to Minnesota.

He had humiliated Lightner here last time.

Since then, the voices in the Minnesota media calling for Laettner to be traded have never disappeared.

Leitner couldn't bear it and even exchanged words with the fans at the scene.

This move made Timberwolves fans hate the former "Duke King" even more.

Meng Lang felt that this image was actually more suitable for Leitner. Based on his temper and character, he should have been a "big villain" instead of a "king" respected by everyone. Even if he does succeed in "pretending" at first, sooner or later he will step down from this unworthy position.

The height that does not belong to him will not always be occupied by him.

Meng Lang came with Hardaway and Shaquille O'Neal.

But upon arrival, they separated at the airport.

Representatives of Adidas and Tai Lun are already waiting at the airport. Next, they will use the All-Star weekend to record an advertisement for the new sneakers.

The whole process was not complicated, but it still took Meng Lang about two hours.

After it was over, Tai Lun led Meng Lang to the official NBA event.

Meng Lang had already prepared for today's busy schedule. Before traveling through time, he had watched Yao Ming's interview after the first All-Star Weekend. Yao Ming's answer was:
  Even more tiring than playing a formal game!

At this moment he probably realized what it meant.

Going one activity after another with a numb smile on my face is really much more tiring than playing a game.

Meng Lang was interviewed together with Hardaway and Chris Webber.

They are representatives of the "93 generation".

When the reporter interviewed Chris Webber, he asked a very sensitive topic: "Do you think you have locked in the 'Best Rookie Award' in advance?"

Chris Webber won the "Rookie of the Month" in November, and successively won the "Rookie of the Month" in December and January, completely monopolizing this award. If he was interviewed alone, he would nod without hesitation, but now, with Meng Lang and Hardaway standing next to him, at least he did not admit so readily that he was better than Meng Lang. This was not because of lack of confidence, but because of his lack of confidence. Meng Lang's respect.

He respected Meng Lang as always.

"Sorry, wait a minute..." Chris Webber said to Meng Lang first, "Dream, I may have to borrow some confidence from you before I can answer this question!"

There was laughter.

They understood what Weber meant. After all, Meng Lang had just said, "Reggie Miller doesn't deserve to be my substitute."

Weber thus neatly avoids this problem.

The reporter asked this question to Meng Lang again, and Meng Lang's attitude was much sharper: "The decision of this award is in your hands, it is not my decision!"

He didn't dwell on the issue.

There are reasons for him to win this award, and there are also reasons for not getting this award.

Chris Webber is very strong and is still the core of the Warriors inside. He doesn't have any obvious advantages in terms of statistics. If he really loses, it won't be unacceptable.

This is the result he must face after being selected by the Magic.

But if he is not on the Magic team, whether he can produce such efficiency and data is also a question mark.

All I can say is that there is gain in giving.

This is life!

After the interview, Meng Lang participated in a fan interaction event officially prepared by the NBA. As an All-Star starter, his brilliance unexpectedly outshone several other All-Star players.

On the way back to the hotel, he discovered that he was unexpectedly popular in Minneapolis.

What he doesn't know is that he is already the "biggest if" in the words of the Minnesota media.

Every city has its own “what ifs”…

For Indiana, if the "Cardinals" did not violate the rules in 78, they would have intercepted Larry Bird with the sixth pick of the first round in advance;

For Boston, if they didn't have Ruron Bias alone in the room after the '86 draft;

Likewise, for Minnesota now, their biggest “what if” is:
  If, after they selected Meng Lang in the draft, they did not choose to trade...

It's no wonder they were so enthusiastic about Meng Lang's performance.

In the short history of the Timberwolves, Meng Lang's performance from his rookie season to now is the best in team history.

Two hours before the Rookie Challenge, Meng Lang finally got some free time to rest.

If it weren't for the Rookie Challenge tonight, he was sure that he would still be like a "pickup woman" under the street lamp, smiling in front of the endless fans.

Since this is the first Rookie Challenge in the history of All-Star Weekend, many fans are paying attention to this game.

The venue was also filled with fans.

In the audience, Meng Lang's poster crushed all the other first- and second-year students, making him want to have a taste of "the first in history". But the amount of activities today was too great. The Rookie Challenge had begun, and he already felt physically and mentally exhausted.

Nothing like being the first Rookie Challenge MVP in history is as tempting to him now as a comfortable big bed.

"Go ahead and attack on your own, don't give me a chance!" Meng Lang explained to Hardaway before going on the court.

This somewhat misunderstood Hardaway.

He thought Meng Lang meant this to tell him:
  Brother, if you have an idea for the Rookie Challenge MVP, then go ahead and rush for it, I will never compete with you!

This bro is really interesting!
  Ok……

How else to put it, invisible brain-feeding is the most deadly?

Shaquille O'Neal was very excited. During the warm-up session, he held a basketball and dunked one after another, full of passion.

The referee couldn't bear it anymore and stepped forward to persuade him: "Shaq, if you must break a basket frame tonight, I hope this happens during the game!"

The game is about to start. The audience has been waiting for so long. If you break the basket at this time, the game will have to be delayed for another 40 minutes.

Boss, just accept your magical powers!

By then, the fans' patience will be gone and the ratings will not increase, but it will become the only "Rookie Challenge" in NBA history.

Meng Lang looked at him like this and became more determined.

Give this "shark" an impressive night.

He called everyone in front of him and talked to them. Everyone on the first-year team looked at each other with anticipation in their eyes.

Meng Lang's idea successfully aroused everyone's interest.

hehehe~
  So much so that when the game officially started, when they walked to the court, each one of them glanced at Shaquille O'Neal involuntarily.

O'Neal was gearing up for a jump ball when he noticed their looks and suddenly felt a chill on his back.

Eh?
  Is the air conditioning temperature too low tonight?

Or……

Shaquille O'Neal looked at each of them, and the more he looked at them, the more he felt something was wrong.

In the jump ball session, the person from the "93 generation" who came out to jump ball was Sean Bradley.

He was once the "No. 10.3 parallel import". After a period of adaptation, his per game data gradually became much more normal. Before the All-Star Weekend, he could get 6.2 points and [-] rebounds per game.

There is still a gap with Meng Lang, Hardaway and Webber, but at least they are a bit like "second place".

With a height of 2 meters, the first grade team got the right to attack first.

Hardaway cooperated with Chris Webber in the frontcourt. Near the high post, the two completed the pick-and-roll.

The second-year team's defense turned into a misplaced defense. Hardaway turned his head and gave the ball to Chris Webber. Webber continued to transfer the ball. Meng Lang missed a three-pointer facing the Mavericks' "Future 3J" Jim Jackson.

Shaquille O'Neal easily protected the rebound.

There is no way, the internal quality of the "93 generation" is completely incomparable with that of the "92 generation".

沙克-奥尼尔跟莫宁就不说了，“92一代”的替补席上还坐着场均14.7分9.1篮板的拉方索-艾利斯以及场均15.6分7.2篮板的克莱伦斯-威瑟斯庞。

There was so much talent that Laettner was even bumped off the sophomore team.

On the contrary, from the outside, I couldn't even find a serious No. [-] position.

The "93 generation" has a group of elite players on the outside, including Hardaway and Meng Lang, as well as Isiah Leder, who has averaged 16.6 points per game since his rookie season, and the "monster" Mashburn, who has averaged 19.2 points per game.

However, the inside line is completely supported by Chris Webber. Apart from him, the only inside line member of the "93 generation" who can do anything well is Vin Baker.

Therefore, this rookie challenge is also called the "Inside vs. Outside Battle."

Shaq took the ball, thinking about the "one-stop" dunk scene of dribbling in the backcourt. He took the ball through the backcourt and made a handsome breakthrough to the basket. As soon as he raised his hand, he heard a "pop". Bradley committed a direct foul, and the referee blew the whistle and sent him to the free throw line.

At this time, "Big Shark" didn't realize what this meant, and he swung his "shark butt" towards the audience very loudly, causing a big wave of cheers.

He was obviously very satisfied with this response. Even though he missed both free throws, his expression did not change at all.

But gradually, he noticed something was wrong...

Whenever he gets the ball in the offensive round of the second-year team, as soon as he has the idea of ​​​​taking action, the boys from the first-year team will not hesitate at all and charge him with a foul.

At 6 minutes and 34 seconds of the first quarter, Hardaway's foul caused him to stand on the free throw line for the sixth time.

How come you...

Shaquille O'Neal couldn't believe that his good brother had actually become a traitor in the team!
  "Dangdang!"

"Shh!"

One of two free throws...

This is still a case of good punishment.

More often than not, Shaquille O'Neal misses both free throws.

He was so excited tonight and dunked so many baskets before the game that his shooting touch was completely ruined.

At the end of the first half, Shaquille O'Neal scored a total of 14 points, 8 of which came from the free throw line.

In two quarters, he made at least 20 free throws!
  Others came to the Rookie Challenge to show off their "operations", but it was better for him to come here for free throw training.

And there is also mandatory free throw training.

He cast a begging look at Meng Lang:
  Wrong, wrong, brother is wrong, please spare me. When the game is over, I will treat you to Chinese food.

Now that things have happened, if "Shark" still can't realize that this is a deliberate operation by the first grade, then he is too stupid.

And the only one in the first-year team who has the ability to do this is Meng Lang!
  Meng Lang gave up when he saw what was good, and did not arrange any more "shark chops" in the second half.

The main effects are almost done.

Shaq was very cooperative.

Every time he steps to the free throw line, he looks bitter and resentful, as if he is doing something painful. Whenever the big screen shows him a close-up at this time, it will inevitably cause laughter in the audience.

The level of comedy in this silent film is comparable to that of Chaplin.

After only watching half of the game, the audience must be tired of it. If they continue to cut, Shaq will easily get really angry.

The second half returned to normal, and Shaq also regained his lethality in the paint.

This game proved that basketball games without good insiders are indeed passive. The first grade team ended up losing by almost 20 points. Shaquille O'Neal won the MVP trophy of the first Rookie Challenge with a sophomore team-high 30 points.

Meng Lang played for about 28 minutes and didn't play again. The data is 15 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.

The player with the best statistics on the first-year team is Chris Webber. He scored 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, fully demonstrating his all-round skills.

Judging from Meng Lang's observation of him, he did not have the same big conflict with Old Nelson as before. This time he adapted to the high position faster than before. Among the 10 assists, several assists were passes after high-position support.

The "Gorgeous King" is likely to appear in advance.

The day that belongs to the "Rookie Carnival" is over. The second day of the All-Star Weekend is Challenge Day.

At this time, there was no "Shooting Star" and no "Skills Challenge". There are only "Three-Point Shooting Contest" and "Slam Dunk Contest".

But these two items, even in the later more robust All-Star Weekend, were the two more eye-catching items on the second day.

The atmosphere is not cold.

Mark Price became the champion of the "Three-Point Shooting Contest", making him the first player to win this award after Larry Bird;
  Isiah Lederer, who participated in the "Rookie Challenge" with Meng Lang yesterday, is also on the list of the dunk contest, but he is not taken seriously because there is an absolute favorite in this "slam dunk contest", the SuperSonics " Rain Man” Camp. But no one expected that in the end, Ryder used a beautiful "crotch change of hands" to defeat Sean Kemp and win the final "Slam Dunk Contest" championship.

At this moment, his name was put together with Jordan.

In 85, Jordan also entered the finals of the "Slam Dunk Contest" as a rookie, but ultimately lost to "The Best of Human Movies." But now Ryder, who is also a rookie, is even better and won this year's "Slam Dunk King".

It was also at this moment that Meng Lang finally remembered who this guy was.

Another guy who was at his peak when he debuted, but wasted his prime due to self-control issues. He averaged about 20 points per game many times in his career, but he faded out of the league at the age of 31.

Meng Lang was interviewed after the game.

"We all know that your name is on the official three-point shooting list. Can you tell us the reason why you did not participate in the three-point shooting contest?"

"Well...because the brothers will think this is hydrology!"

"what?"

"It's nothing. I mean, my biography has just begun. I'm not in a hurry to cover it with all these honors. If there is a more suitable opportunity, I will participate."

"Some media believe that the reason for your refusal is because you are afraid of losing. You are the player who has hit the most three-pointers so far this season. They think that you are worried that you will not be able to perform in this state in the three-point shooting contest. .”

"They're not wrong." Meng Lang was still very honest. He asked back, "Who is not afraid of losing?"

After two plates of "appetizers," the feast of the All-Star Game finally arrived on the last day of the All-Star Weekend.

Shaq knocked on Meng Lang's door early in the morning, wanting to "dance" with Meng Lang when the starting players came on the court.

Meng Lang readily agreed, which surprised Shaq.

"You will definitely keep pestering me, so..." Meng Lang spread his hands helplessly, knowing that he could not convince Shaq.

It’s tiring enough to keep fighting with your opponents during normal games.

So he decided to skip this step.

Michael Jordan's influence was once again reflected during the All-Star weekend.

When Meng Lang was waiting to play in the locker room, he discovered that the feet of BJ Armstrong and Mickey Richmond were covered with Jordan's new signature boots: Air Jordan 9.

After a while, Pippen entered the room and when he was changing his shoes, his pair of bright red sneakers instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the locker room.

"Scotty, you really miss Michael!" Oakley smiled, thinking that what Pippen took out was the Jordan generation.

Pippen had a bit of embarrassment on his face. After his rookie season, whenever he talked to Oakley, an awkward smile would automatically appear on his face. This is the "slap sequelae".

But at this moment, he was really embarrassed. His pair of sneakers were not the Jordan 2, but the AIR MAESTRO [-] specially customized for him by Nike. It's just that the color matching and the shape of the shoes are a bit too similar to the Jordan generation.

Seeing him like this, Meng Lang couldn't bear it anymore and said to save the situation: "Seriously, Scotty, why don't you jump to Adidas? At least Adidas' designers will produce a signature shoe just for you. Not this misleading Jordan replica."

Ok……

No words of relief could come out of his mouth.

Pippen was even more embarrassed.

During the appearance session, Meng Lang and Shaquille O'Neal's "battle dance" successfully made the two of them the most eye-catching kids on the scene.

The cheers in the audience came one after another. They rarely see such a flexible "fat man".

Meng Lang's number also aroused heated discussion on the sidelines. He was not wearing his No. 23 jersey, but the No. 1 jersey.

At first, the commentators on the sidelines thought he changed his number specifically for Jordan. But he quickly rejected his idea. Meng Lang didn't respect Jordan that much. Then he thought of a more likely reason:

"Meng Lang is wearing Anfernee's number!"

As we all know, Hardaway specifically canvassed for Meng Lang in front of the media in January.

In the end, Meng Lang was selected.

In addition to his own efforts, Hardaway must also have a share of credit.

Some media also asked Meng Lang: "Have you ever specially thanked Anfernee for becoming the starter this time?"

Now Meng Lang gave the answer with practical actions:

I can take him to the All-Star Game stage with me!
  The cameras at the scene also hurriedly looked for Hardaway in the auditorium.

As expected, when Hardaway saw the number on Meng Lang, he was stunned, and then his expression was full of emotion. It took a long time to recover.

This will definitely become one of the classic "warm moments" of NBA All-Star Weekend.

Before the game, Shaquille O'Neal and Meng Lang were in the limelight, but during the game, their presence was a bit low. Pippen was working hard to win the All-Star MVP today. All-stars from all walks of life They all saw it and gave Michael Jordan some face. ——Well, this is the first All-Star Game after Jordan retired. No matter who on the Bulls gets the All-Star MVP award, it will be for Jordan.

After all, during the last All-Star Weekend, if the Eastern Conference won, the All-Star MVP would belong to Jordan.

It is equivalent to saying that the league still "owes" Jordan an All-Star MVP.

In the end, the Eastern Conference won, and Pippen got the All-Star MVP as he wished.

It’s just that the bond between him and Jordan has become deeper!
  This is also the only All-Star MVP in his career.

Everything about him, from sneakers to honors, seems to be given by Jordan...

This may be the reason why Pippen suffered a lifetime of tragedy.

Meng Lang ended his first All-Star trip with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

After the game, he and Hardaway signed the jersey together, preparing to give it to the lucky fans at the scene.

"What's your name?" Soon one of the young fans caught Meng Lang's idea.

"Me? My name is Andre...Iguodala."

Time travel has long been like this. Walking onto the street, a billboard smashes down and crushes 10 children. 9 of them are future celebrities.

With the end of the 94 All-Star Weekend, the NBA free trade market has also closed its door.

As usual, two teams traded at the buzzer.

One of them is a bit surprising. The Hawks, currently ranked first in the Eastern Conference, actually conducted a trade and traded Dominique Wilkins to the Clippers in exchange for the younger "No. 88 pick" Danny in [-]. - Manning.

The deal caused huge controversy.

Since 82, the "Human Movie Essence" has been the spiritual totem of the Eagles. This season, he is also in very good shape. Before the All-Star Weekend, he averaged 24.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. He is the team's "scoring king". Still ranked first in the Eastern Conference, there is no reason to trade him at this time.

Then Wilkens, the newly appointed head coach of the Hawks and "the head coach with the most wins in the NBA," responded to this question head-on: "Danny is younger and can bring more help to the Hawks."

Such far-fetched reasons have aroused even stronger doubts.

Wilkins even angrily "teared" Wilkens in front of the media, but it didn't help.

The cold-bloodedness and cruelty of the NBA were fully reflected at this moment.

No matter if you are the totem of the team or not, if you feel that you are no longer useful, you can be kicked away without any burden.

Meng Lang knew very well that this deal was also a turning point in Wilkins' entire career. After that, his condition plummeted and he soon retired in an anticlimactic manner.

And this year, he was originally very hopeful to win the championship...

This incident reminded Meng Lang that if he had the initiative in the future, he would never team up with a fool.

Even if this person is the head coach with the most wins in the NBA!
  There is indeed a reason why he led the team to win a championship in 32 years!
  It's another "taxi" that has built a brilliant "car career" based on its "mileage".

So there is a precedent?
  Another team that made a big deal is the Magic’s first opponent after the All-Star break:
  Utah Jazz!
  They sent away Jeff Malone during the All-Star Weekend and acquired "Death Gun" Jeff Hornacek from the Philadelphia 76ers. In the future, he will have a lot of "sons-in-law" relying on his daughter.

The deal in simple terms is:
  Jerry Sloan used the "shooter" he cultivated to get a more pure shooter from the Philadelphia 76ers.

Meng Lang knew that this deal completed the last "puzzle" of Sloan's tactical system. From now until Sloan retires in the future, he will spend the rest of his life trying to replicate the Jazz's lineup.

I don't know if there were too many activities during the All-Star Weekend, which messed up Meng Lang's daily routine. Meng Lang contracted the flu the night he came back.

Utah is the league's famous "devil's home court."

There are many teams with good home atmosphere, but only Salt Lake City can be called the "devil's home court".

In order for Meng Lang to recover better, Chuck Daly chose to rest Meng Lang.

In addition to the Magic's current stable ranking, the Jazz's record this season is not very good. They are currently ranked fifth in the Western Conference and are not a particularly top team.

Even without Meng Lang, the Magic will only have a harder time, not without hope of winning.

Chuck Daly thought so, but as a result, at the beginning of this game, the Utah Jazz at home played a very strong suppression. At 3 minutes and 45 seconds of the first quarter, the Jazz led 11-3 lead the score.

Shaq O'Neal was challenged by Karl Malone at the basket, and Hardaway also needed time to adapt to Stockton's "old coin" defense.

Meng Lang, the scorer who usually stands up at such moments and uses his strong shots to break the team's game, is clearly affected by the absence of the scorer.

"I really regret not putting you on the activation list!" Chuck Daly turned to look at Meng Lang and shook his head in "annoyance".

Unexpectedly, Hardaway broke out the next moment!
  Layups after consecutive breakthroughs through Stockton helped the team continue to narrow the point difference.

At 7 minutes and 13 seconds, Hardaway rushed to the basket again, dunked on the frame with one arm, and pointed at Meng Lang who was sitting on the bench.

The meaning is obvious:

Brother, just rest peacefully!

I'm here!

His actions made Karl Malone next to him quite unhappy.

Amidst the abuse from the Utah people at the scene, his eyes gradually became firmer.

Salt Lake City does not allow such a flamboyant rookie to exist!

"Leave that kid to me. If he rushes in again, try to force him towards me!"

Stockton heard him and nodded.

Hardaway didn't realize that he had attracted the attention of the "Xuan Ming Two Elders". He felt very good now, so he held the ball in his hand and faced Stockton. When he saw that there was no defense on the other side, he immediately stepped on the accelerator. ”, preparing to force a break through Stockton.

Stockton followed the plan and "pushed" Hardaway in front of Karl Malone.

Facing the "big bully" Malone, Hardaway did not flinch, but such a layup was too difficult and the ball bounced out of the frame.

Hardaway jumped up immediately after landing.

If he misses the ball, he has to get it back!

Next to him, Karl Malone grabbed the ball one step faster than him, then habitually raised his "big elbow" and shook it twice.

Shaquille O'Neal knew he had this habit and immediately left Malone's "cylinder" after failing to grab a rebound.

He knew that the "Smiling Assassin" received an elbow and almost "out of body".

Hardaway didn't know this habit, so he failed to grab the rebound and wanted to reach out and "knife" it. This is the subconscious action of every outside team when facing an inside player to get a rebound.

As a result, he directly hit Malone's "iron elbow".

Karl Malone felt that his "elbow" was violated, and he did not hesitate to use force.

The corners of Hardaway's mouth split open. As he screamed, he covered the corners of his mouth and fell to the ground in pain.

Meng Lang and other Magic players rushed towards Hardaway immediately.

Karl Malone got out of the way arrogantly and wiped his elbow in disgust, fearing that it would be stained with Hardaway's blood: "Is the inside a place where a weakling like you can come? This is what will happen..."

But before he could finish his words, he was kicked hard in the back. The force was so strong that he fell to the ground without any precautions.

"fxxk, which bitch dares to hit me!"

Malone put his hands on his hands and stood up angrily.

But just as he turned his head, he was hit with a punch and fucked him hard.

Waves of dizziness came from his head.

He forced himself to open his eyes, and what he saw were his teammates with stunned expressions, what he heard were the low shouts from the audience, and the fists raised again when he was wearing Magic No. 23... - —I have a cold, and I really don’t have much energy. I haven’t even gotten down to this beast even after two blows.

Karl Malone's iron elbow can be described as "a lot of evil" in the 90s.

The elbow that stunned Thomas, even if he was doing it for Stockton, was "doing justice for God."

Elbowing Jordan, leaving him lying on the floor unable to get up, and directly giving "Admiral" David Robinson an elbow to "shock", it was a unique charm of the 90s.

Then he kicked Tim Duncan and elbowed Steve Nash, causing the corners of his mouth to bleed. These were really extremely dirty moves!
  He knows what kind of lethality his "big elbow" has, but he always deliberately raises his elbow after grabbing a rebound, hoping to hurt his opponent.

The defensive rules of the 90s protected him, which put his action within the boundary of not being a foul. So he always gets away with it. Meng Lang didn't intend to beat up Karl Malone for this incident at first. He just thought Hardaway had been deceived and wanted to teach him a lesson.

But what he said next was a bit insulting!
  He still behaved after getting an advantage, and look at Hardaway with his face covered in blood. It's a damn thing that Meng Lang can hold back!

Karl Malone raised his hand and prepared to counterattack, but Meng Lang's fist was too fast.

There was another heavy blow, and Karl Malone, who had just gotten up, staggered several steps.

Now he could tell that Meng Lang had definitely practiced.

Seeing that Meng Lang was still chasing after him, he was so panicked that he ran directly into the away team's tunnel in a panic.

Whenever he glanced back, he could see Meng Lang. There were two or three players hanging on him, and he couldn't move any further.

"Calm down, man, you have to calm down. I know this is irritating, but you have to calm down!" The referee also kept calming Meng Lang. His eyes were full of shock.

Although Meng Lang also beat Rodman before.

But there is still a gap between Rodman and Karl Malone.

Karl Malone has elbowed many people, including Jordan, but Meng Lang was the first one who dared to punch Malone directly.

But he actually beat Karl Malone to a pulp and fled in a hurry.

Co-author, this is the real ruthless person!

Meng Lang pushed away the Jazz player who was pulling him away: "Seriously, you are all accomplices!"

At this moment, Hardaway has stopped the bleeding at the corner of his mouth with the help of the team doctor, but the obviously torn corner of his mouth will inevitably require a few stitches. He smiled cruelly at Meng Lang and gave Meng Lang a thumbs up:

"That's funny, bro. I'll pay the fine for you. Ouch, be gentle, be gentle!"

The game was about to continue after the chaos. Karl Malone also returned to the court at this time. He calmed down and looked at Meng Lang with anger in his eyes.

This damn rookie made him lose face!
  He must find this place back...

The referee gave the final penalty, and Meng Lang, who was chasing Karl Malone, was ejected directly.

Coupled with the injured Hardaway, the Magic only had Shaquille O'Neal left.

However, on the Jazz side, Karl Malone was also sent off. The referees reviewed the video and found that his elbow attack on Hardaway did have obvious force. This kind of foul can definitely be called or not called during the game. But now, Hardaway is injured, and it almost triggers a "melee". They must each play 50 rebounds.

In fact, even if this technical foul was not given, Malone probably wouldn't be able to play. He clearly felt a dizziness coming from his head.

Meng Lang's punch towards his face was so strong that he was confused at the time.

The dizziness is still continuing, and it's probably a concussion.

Although there are no "concussion protection regulations" at this time, it is impossible for a player to continue playing if he feels dizzy.

In addition to the dizziness in his head, Ma Long felt that the bridge of his nose was also aching, and the teeth in his mouth were "shuddering".

Without him, it is a very fatal thing for the Jazz. No one can stop Shaquille O'Neal.

In the end, "Shark" scored 38 points, helping the Magic reverse the Jazz.

"This is a very important game, I must win this game!" Shaquille O'Neal said in an interview.

But at this time, it doesn't matter whether the Magic win or not. Everyone's attention is on Meng Lang, Karl Malone and Hardaway.

"I could feel him elbowing the corner of my mouth very hard. In fact, I felt like my teeth were about to fall out. This was a very bad move." Hardaway had already returned from the stitches. Yes, a total of 13 stitches.

Of course, compared to Thomas back then, the number of stitches he sewed was not that many. The "Smiling Assassin" had a total of more than 40 stitches at that time.

"It's impossible for me to watch him hurt my teammates and still leave safely. He just hasn't been taught a lesson, so he will become more and more unscrupulous!" Meng Lang directly expressed his thoughts at the time after the game, "I believe he will learn well. , as long as every time such a situation occurs and everyone in the alliance does the same as me and punches him hard, he will definitely restrain himself!"

These words aroused strong dissatisfaction from Karl Malone: ​​"A rat who can sneak up from behind is so proud of himself. Boy, do you dare to stand in front of me and punch me? I guarantee that this rookie will be so scared that he wets his pants!" "

"Then let's make an appointment in the octagon, Karl Malone. It's just you and I. How about we have a good fight this summer? I just haven't had the pleasure of beating him yet!" Meng Lang saw that Karl Malone was still being arrogant, but he was also a little bit arrogant. No room left.

He knew that Karl Malone's strength and body were indeed very talented in fighting, and he later went to play in a WWE exhibition match.

However, when he was a professional fighter like Karl Malone before time travel, he also fought several fighters.

There is still a big gap between those who play tickets and those who work professionally.

He is not afraid of such an amateur fighter who has only appeared in "WWE Movie".

When he shouted these words, Hardaway next to him was obviously stunned for a moment.

Although he enjoyed watching Meng Lang chasing Karl Malone today, Meng Lang did have the advantage at that time.

If you really do it with real swords and guns...

Karl Malone's reputation is so great!

He really wanted to advise Meng Lang to "just let it go".

When Karl Malone heard what Meng Lang said, he laughed angrily. He was indeed beaten with a slight concussion, the bridge of his nose was also slightly broken, and two or three teeth were lost. but……

He really felt that Meng Lang's punch was not heavy!
  If he had punched Meng Lang in the same situation, he would be lying on the ground now, with only the air coming out and no air coming in.

Is this little rookie looking for death?
  "This is the funniest joke I've ever heard. I hope this rookie is serious and doesn't regret it the next day!" Karl Malone was ecstatic, but when he spoke, he became cautious again, "Be generous. "Di gave Meng Lang another chance.

Meng Lang didn't even wait for the next day. After hearing the reporter's message to him, he rushed directly to the Jazz's post-game press conference: "Listen, Karl Malone, my agent will arrange all this. The octagon will be ready and waiting for you, everyone is witnessing this, and this summer, I will beat you so hard that you won’t dare to stretch your elbows again!”

Being so provocative, pointing directly at Ma Long's nose and scolding him, Ma Long didn't even go down any steps. He stood up and said, "You'd better keep your word, damn bitch!"

Early the next morning, the league officially issued the penalty results for the fight:

Meng Lang was fined $1 and suspended for 2 games; Karl Malone was suspended for one game and fined $5;

The intensity is not very strong.

This is also a routine operation in this era. Karl Malone gave Thomas more than 40 stitches, but in the end he was only suspended for one game. These other elbow strikes are not even ordinary fouls.

Meng Lang's nature is more serious, but as long as he doesn't chase the fans and beat the head coach, the consequences will not be serious.

Meng Lang happened to still have a cold, so he could take advantage of the two-game suspension to rest more.

(End of this chapter)