Don't talk trash to him.

Chapter 87: This new guy, is he really that petty? (Eighth update)
LeBron felt frustrated.

However, if Indiana knew that he was easily frustrated, they would tell LeBron:
"High school student, don't be upset so soon. Everything has just begun. We have prepared a lot..."

Even without these people's reminders, LeBron soon realized it.

As his teammates entered Conseco Fieldhouse.

The stands were already filled with Pacers fans.

The moment they saw LeBron, they booed loudly.

Many fans held up posters with all kinds of "dirty words" written on them, and shouted all kinds of things:

"Thank you, LeBron, if it weren't for you, we wouldn't have Suwan!"

"LeBron, you will always be Indiana's friend. When we win the championship, we will definitely add your name to the championship trophy!"

"God's Pick, why didn't I see your name on the All-Star starting lineup?"

"Cleveland should regret sending Suwan away, right? They want to send you away now, right, LeBron?"

"High school student, have you made any progress recently? Don't always make Su Wan worry!"

……

LeBron watched and listened to everything in front of him, and he couldn't control his expression at all, and it suddenly became gloomy.

Ever since he became a "chosen one", he has never been targeted like this.

Even on the road, he is always the focus of attention, especially in a small city like this. ——Who doesn't want to have LeBron James in such a place!

He was very uncomfortable with it.

But this is not the end.

When it was almost time for the home players’ home ceremony, the DJ on the scene began to introduce the visiting team players.

This time arrangement is much later than usual.

In the past, the introduction of the visiting team's players always ended long before the event. This time, the DJ waited until the home team's entrance ceremony was about to begin before he began to introduce the visiting team's players. And the last introduction of LeBron James was extremely gorgeous:
"The 'chosen one' of the ABCD camp, the first overall pick in the 03 first round, the absolute genius of St. Mary's High School, the future face of the league..."

Not to mention the audience, even LeBron James was extremely surprised when he heard the DJ's introduction of himself.

Could it be that this is his "hidden fan" who couldn't stand the ridicule of him by the Pacers fans at the scene and stood up to support him?

Before he could smile and raise his hand to signal, DJ continued:

"But there is no one who has made the All-Star team yet...LeBron James—"

The scene was originally quite quiet, and some Pacers fans who wanted to rush up to the DJ booth and give the DJ a clap suddenly smiled and cheered.

LeBron's smile, which had not yet fully blossomed, froze on his face and then shifted to the audience.

really……

If I had to pick a song to represent LeBron’s mood at the moment, it would definitely be this song:

I think too much, I always say that!

How could he think that the DJ at the Pacers' home games would be his fan?
After introducing LeBron James, the home players' entrance ceremony followed.

"Let us welcome the spiritual symbol of Indiana, Agent No. 99, who squeezed out LeBron James in his first year of his career and became the starting player of the Eastern Conference All-Star Game, Su-Wan-"

Su Wan was the first to come on stage.

This was his first time to play in the first game since his debut at home with the Pacers. Usually he plays in the second to last or third to last game.

At first he didn't understand why today was arranged like this.

Standing at the entrance of the player tunnel and hearing the live DJ's introduction of LeBron, he instantly understood.

These people are even more vicious than him!
He glanced at LeBron on the Cavaliers bench, and as he expected, he was trying hard to control his stiff expression.

The defense is already on the verge of breaking. DJ's words "in the first year of his career, he squeezed out LeBron James and became an All-Star in the Eastern Conference" are too heartbreaking.

Lies won't hurt, the truth is the sharpest knife!

Judging from the number of votes, if it weren't for Suwan, the starting guard duo in the Eastern Conference this year would be LeBron and Allen Iverson.

With this calculation, doesn't it mean that Suwan has squeezed out LeBron James' starting spot?
Heartbroken!
Su Wan just looked at LeBron from a distance. He had many opportunities to "finish the job" on LeBron tonight, so he was not in a hurry to show his face. Instead, he opened his hands and enjoyed such a wonderful moment.

LeBron looked at the audience, whose cheers became more intense as Su Wan raised his hand, with a look of surprise.

He had been secretly following news related to Su Wan. He knew that Su Wan had quickly become the "boss" after coming to Indiana, but looking at the momentum that he was gaining so much support, he couldn't help but feel surprised.

Until he saw this scene with his own eyes, he still had illusions:

Given Suwan's temper, it would be impossible for him to win people's hearts so quickly in such a turbulent environment in Indiana.

That's just what the Pacers management wants the outside world to see.

Correct……

Must be!
He knows too well how the media can package a player.

But at this moment, looking at the enthusiasm in the eyes of the Pacers fans, his last bit of fantasy was shattered.

The eyes of a person who loves someone cannot deceive, and the eyes of a person who admires someone cannot deceive even more.

The way these Indiana people looked at Suwan was very similar to the way the Cavaliers' home fans looked at him.

It was a fanaticism that was almost like that of a devout believer...

Su Wan really did it, winning the hearts of the people so quickly in this turbulent city.

Those news are all true.

No packaging at all...

The following questions arise:
How did he do that?
Such a bad temper!
Someone who won't compromise at all!

How on earth did he do it?
LeBron James didn't understand. Normally, someone like him who could get along with everyone should be better at winning people's hearts. Why did Su Wan...

The big screen at the scene showed the starting lineups of both sides.

On the Cavaliers side, after Suwan left, McGinnis returned to the starting lineup, playing the No. 2 position, and the other starters remained unchanged: LeBron at No. 1, Newbell at No. 3, Drew Gooden at No. 4, and "Big Z" at No. 5.

On the Pacers side, the injured Stephen Jackson returned, James Jones returned to the bench, and the other starters remained unchanged: No. 1 Tinsley, No. 2 Suwan, No. 4 O'Neal, No. 5 Foster;
Before going on the court, Su Wan took the initiative to ask Tinsley to switch defense: "Leave that high school student to me!"

In terms of body size, Suwan is more suitable to deal with LeBron. Tinsley is too short. When LeBron faces such a "short and strong" guard, as long as he doesn't think about "post-up singles" and uses pick-and-roll, he can hit the opponent with one charge.

Tinsley thanked him profusely. He just didn't want to play against LeBron, but he said in a very convincing way: "Then I'll help you defend, uncle!"

Rick Carlisle was stunned when he heard this. Tinsley actually took the initiative to help his teammates with defense. In the past, he was the player with the worst defensive awareness in the Pacers and usually needed his teammates to help him with defense. Did Su Wan transform another player for him without knowing it?
But Su Wan refused: "Guard your own position well and don't give assists to the high school student on the opposite side."

LeBron's threat of breaking through with the ball is just so-so. His real threat lies in "breaking through and passing". In order to force him to pass the ball, many teams often choose to double-team him in advance, which is actually the most comfortable way of playing for LeBron.

The style of play that really makes LeBron uncomfortable is that it doesn’t allow him to freely choose his offensive mode.

To put it simply, it means making him feel pressured on the offensive end.

As the "superstar" who is least able to withstand pressure, once LeBron feels the pressure, the speed at which he "disappears" is obvious to all.

Before going on the court, Suwan greeted his old friends on the Cavaliers, such as Calderon and "Big Z". Finally, he walked up to Paul Silas and said, "This time, you can't stop me from playing against LeBron, right?"

After saying that, he walked towards the center of the court.

Paul Silas looked like he had seen a ghost and shook his head helplessly.

This newcomer, why should he be so petty?

(End of this chapter)