Don't talk trash to him.

Chapter 171: LeBron is a steady bully!
There are many different manifestations of cowardice, but every manifestation of a tough attitude is the same.

After the game, Suwan kept blaming himself for not being able to block Jason Terry, which made all the reporters at the scene think of Michael Jordan's strong competitive spirit.

Jordan has a habit of reading all the newspapers every morning. It's not that he likes to read the news. He just looks for news that mentions him to see if anyone says anything bad about him. Even if it's just a little bit of negative comments, he will remember it in his heart.

Unable to find any negative comments, he would observe the expressions of his opponents before the game, and if they were even slightly negligent towards him, he would take it as a disrespect.

In the 96 Finals, the Bulls faced the SuperSonics.

George Karl ran into him at the restaurant and walked away without saying hello.

Avoiding any interaction with Jordan would also help avoid making him unhappy.

But in the end Jordan still felt unhappy.

Because George Karl didn't say hello to him!
Such a perverted idea was entirely because Michael Jordan wanted to adjust his condition and maximize his competitive spirit.

This is his way of improving his condition.

Because he hates losing.

Su Wan's self-blame at this moment also made everyone feel his unyielding heart.

The next morning, the Dallas media reported the game with various headlines saying that Dirk Nowitzki had already secured the regular season MVP award.

However, these reports were ridiculed by other media:

"In fact, we all know when Dallasites are worried!"

“Even Dirk admitted that they were not on the same level as Suwan in the fourth quarter, but the Dallas media obviously didn’t think so!”

"Everyone knows who had the last laugh in this regular season MVP battle. If it weren't for that lucky three-pointer, Dirk Nowitzki would have been completely defeated!"

"The only thing about Dirk Nowitzki that was better than Suwan was that he had better luck!"

At the end of the game, Dirk Nowitzki's statistics were not bad either, with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. In addition, he blew up the Pacers' "twin towers" inside, which is definitely a "super giant" level.

But compared to Suwan's performance of 42 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists last night, especially his performance at the last minute of the last quarter...

Compared to Suwan who continued to chase points, Dirk, who had previously made consecutive shots, missed the "key shot". The difference in key abilities really stood out.

If Terry hadn't hit that extremely lucky three-pointer, the post-match public opinion would have been really unimaginable.

The Dallas media still has the nerve to celebrate early.

The New York Times said: "The Dallas media is as noisy as the Mavericks' owner! Don't be surprised if Nowitzki loses the regular season MVP because of their noise!"

Sometimes, making the promotional purpose too obvious will backfire.

Su Wan looked at the public opinions that were more in favor of him, but he remained unmoved.

When he returned to Indiana for another interview, the reporter asked, "Dirk thought that they were not at the same level as you in the fourth quarter, and more media also thought that you were the better player just based on the performance in yesterday's game. Do you still think Dirk should get the regular season MVP?"

Su Wandao: "One thing I've always been curious about is why, since Jerry West, there has been no player in the league who won the losing team MVP in the finals?"

The reporter was stunned. When Su Want mentioned this matter, he really didn't know how to answer for a moment.

The NBA does not have a clear rule that players from the losing team cannot win the Finals MVP. However, according to popular opinion, it is unfair to the team that won the championship trophy if the losing team won the MVP.

Su Wan told him not to think about it: "Because in competitive sports, the loser has no say!"

You didn’t even win, and you still want to win the “Most Valuable Player Award”?
So what kind of award should be given to the person with the best performance among the winning group?

"But your performance was good enough. People are saying that if the other players on the Pacers performed better, you would definitely win this game."

Su Wan had an exclusive interview with Irene in the afternoon, and she also mentioned this matter in the interview.

After all, the regular season MVP has attracted the most attention and controversy with the end of yesterday's game.

Su Wandao: "The cruel aspect of the sports industry is that there are no ifs, no assumptions, and no possibilities. If we lose, we lose. We must win back next time. This is very important!"

He wanted to end the discussion on this topic, but Irene continued: "It is also true that the other Pacers players did not perform well. Your performance was the most impressive last night. Even Dirk Nowitzki was not as good as you. You should be the final regular season MVP. If I have the right to vote, I will decide this way."

"You were impressed because of my performance in the fourth quarter..."

"Yeah!" Irene nodded. This was the reason, and she believed that this was also the reason why others were impressed by Su Wan.

Su Wan laughed: "That's why the media hypes up McGrady moments so much!"

Erin: “????”

Su Wan said: "I admit that McGrady's four three-pointers in the last 35 seconds were really amazing and exciting to watch, but from the perspective of a professional player and a team leader, what I want to ask is why the Rockets fell behind by 4 points in the final moments!"

"Uh..." Erin couldn't say anything. This was a completely new angle for her.

"The miracle of saving the team from dire straits is certainly amazing, but the problems that put the team in dire straits must also be taken seriously!" Su Wan talked about himself, "If I had performed better before, or exploded earlier, and played the performance of the fourth quarter in the third quarter, maybe we would have won!"

"Like Dirk, he hit all of his turnaround jumpers before missing the last mid-range shot, which is why they were up 13 points entering the fourth quarter!"

"That's why I think he deserves the regular season MVP."

Irene's eyes widened and she took a deep breath. She wanted to say, "Your awareness as a leader is too high, isn't it?"

But she soon discovered that Su Wan's awareness as a leader was higher than she thought.

"Let me tell you another thing. The performance of other players on the Pacers was indeed not good, but they can perform poorly! In 98, from Scottie Pippen to other players, they all played poorly on the offensive end, but the Bulls still won the championship because Michael did well enough on the offensive end! So Erin, as long as I do well enough, I can lead teammates who are not performing well to win."

"A great leader always does!"

Now Irene was really confused.

"But the whole team should be responsible for the team's win or loss, right?" she asked another question.

Su Wan agreed again: "Indeed! But everyone needs to be responsible for winning or losing to different degrees. If we lose a game like this, then the responsibility should be entirely on me."

Seeing that Irene wanted to say something, Su Wan began to ask her:
“Who has the most media exposure on this team?”

"you!"

“Who among us has the most commercial endorsements in Indiana?”

"you!"

"Who is the first person that comes to mind when the Pacers are mentioned now?" "You!"

"Who is the one who is most influenced by the Pacers' system?"

"still you!"

"The Pacers..."

"stop!"

Su Wan wanted to continue asking, but Irene stopped him. She now understood completely.

It’s actually a very simple sentence:

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight!
It’s just that most people only enjoy the dazzling beauty brought by the crown, but want others to bear the weight.

Erin's last question: "So according to you, even if a player performs brilliantly on the court and has outstanding statistics, it's all meaningless if they don't win the game?"

Su Wan said: "Winning is the most important thing. Moreover, outstanding data means more praise. Just like yesterday's game, if we won in the end, then the whole public opinion would explode because of my performance! This is something that ordinary data cannot achieve after victory!"

"Then why do so many media always mention the idea of ​​"honor in defeat"?"

Su Wan laughed, and his laugh was very sarcastic: "Because there is only one trophy, if I can't give you a trophy, I can only give you some illusory glory. The four words 'honor in defeat' are the most pitiful sympathy in the world!"

Irene did not quite agree with Su Wan's last words.

Because she thought Su Wan's performance yesterday was one of honor in defeat.

But she didn't feel sympathy for Su Wan, but because she thought Su Wan's performance yesterday was really outstanding.

But she admired Su Wan's views on leadership: "Su, you are only 20 years old, why do you feel that your understanding of leadership is so mature?"

Su Wan's mind flashed with the image of an old man putting a crown on his head: "Because I don't want the younger generation in the league to yell at me to get a real championship ring 10 years later!"

Irene's exclusive interview went viral across America the next day, and Suwan's understanding of the leader shocked all media.

Part of that was his take on the "McGrady moment."

It is said that McGrady was furious!
But what made people more amazed was Su Wan's interpretation of the leader.

Barkley exclaimed: "He completely explained what a true leader is!"

The Indiana Star directly published an article stating: "Indiana always has incredible leaders. This is the greatest luck of this city!"

This article praised Suwan in various ways, and also paid tribute to Reggie Miller, the former captain of the Pacers.

Because after the All-Star Weekend, the Pacers will retire Reggie Miller's jersey at halftime of the game against the New York Knicks at home.

This wave of tributes is to create the atmosphere in advance.

In addition, Irene's report also alleviated the panic of the Indiana media and fans about the team's recent consecutive losses to strong teams in the league.

With 82 regular season games and a long 5 and a half months, it is normal for the players to have some ups and downs.

Under Suwan's leadership, they believe that the Pacers will be able to adjust.

As expected, after losing to the Mavericks, the Pacers quickly went on a four-game winning streak.

At the end of March, the Pacers faced the challenge of the Knicks.

Reggie Miller, who had not appeared in Conseco Arena for a long time, wore a suit and welcomed the most important moment of his life.

"When I was selected by the Pacers, I dreamed countless times that my career could end in Indiana and that my number would be hung high above the arena. Fortunately, I have fulfilled both dreams. I am very grateful to the Indiana fans for their company for 17 years. In the days to come, please continue to support the Pacers. This city has a better leader than me, and I am honored to be a part of this glory."

"Indiana!"

Finally, Reggie Miller habitually shouted the Indiana slogan and ended his speech with a smile.

The atmosphere on the scene was also very warm.

The Pacers are currently ranked first in the Eastern Conference, so there is no need to reminisce about the past. Fans witnessed with excitement as another retired number in the Pacers' history slowly rose above the Conseco Fieldhouse, and then embraced the Pacers' bright future with a positive attitude.

This is the benefit of the team completing a healthy transition from the old to the new.

Whenever a team's performance is mediocre and there is no future in sight, there will definitely be fans at the scene who can't help but cry.

People who like to reminisce about the good old days are mostly those who are not satisfied with their current lives.

"The rest is up to you!"

After Reggie Miller's speech, he handed the microphone to Suwan.

But what was handed over didn't seem to be a microphone.

On April 4, after the important Reggie Miller jersey retirement ceremony, the Pacers went to Cleveland to challenge the Cavaliers.

After returning to Cleveland a year later, Su Wan found that all the unhappiness he had here in the past would come to his mind at the first moment.

I don’t know if it’s because I could see the huge poster opposite as soon as I got off the airport.

Calderon revisited the old place with a sigh on his face.

Last season, he sat on the bench of the Cavaliers and thought that his first NBA journey was over. Unexpectedly, in just one summer, he went from the Cavaliers to the Pacers. Everything turned out well. Not only did he not say goodbye to the NBA, but he became an important member of the Pacers this season.

He even has some fame in this league.

He was deeply moved by the unpredictable circumstances of life.

Seeing that he was absorbed in his thoughts, Su Wan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Get ready to do something big in this game. I heard from Rick that we should continue to practice with a small lineup tomorrow."

In Rick's words, the previous record against those strong teams was too ugly. If he didn't find some weak teams to improve his record, his confidence would be gone.

The Cavaliers are not actually a weak team.

特别是看他们三月份的战绩，很像一支强队，他们在3月份的总战绩为10胜4负，凭借着这个战绩还有场均31.5分7.5篮板5助攻1.5抢断1盖帽，勒布朗拿到了3月份的“东部月最佳球员”。

Under his leadership, the Cavaliers returned to the eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

Even Su Wan had to admit one thing:
LeBron is a guy who is always good at bullying weak opponents!
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(End of this chapter)