NBA: The best team doctor in history

Chapter 98: All players are healthy! No. 98 in the West, you put your players in your heart, and the players hold you above their heads
Robert: “Of course!”

Sean: “Sure!”

Jiang Muyan: "Whatever the director says is what it is!"

Fang Xiaotong nodded secretly and saw the light in Jiang Ming's eyes. This was the light of dreams.

She hadn't seen such eyes in Dongli Hospital for a long time. This kind of aggressive look might have been seen by young doctors like her brother Fang Xiaofeng when they first entered the hospital, but it was gradually worn down by the years. Not only did it lose its drive, but it also lost its edges.

And this cool big boy in front of her actually said something that made her feel so immature and passionate, which was really precious and made her choose to join.

"In fact, you are also a talented young man. I will do my best to help you!"

She secretly clenched her little pink fists and shouted excitedly.

Free yourself!
Watching an NBA game live is completely different. Even this little girl is so emotionally moved that it is hard for her to imagine how excited she will be when the Olympics are held at home in August this year.

When the time comes, she will definitely ask Jiang Ming to watch football and various games together!

At this time, the starters sitting below were also high-fiving each other to celebrate.

"Hey, we're fine!"

"White Chocolate-senpai, you fought so well."

"4 points and 8 assists, not bad," White Chocolate laughed while holding the stat sheet.

"Let's get into the top eight!"

"It's over. Let's go shake hands with our opponents first."

"What's going on? Why did James leave through the player tunnel first?"

"Who cares? Let's just go and shake hands. It's just a formality."

The Trail Blazers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first game after the new players arrived, which greatly boosted the morale of the entire team.

No matter what excuses James gave in the post-match press conference, such as not having done enough research on the Blazers' new lineup or not being in good shape, a win is a win, and the Blazers media was not jealous, and they directly and proudly promoted:

"The ninth team in the West beat the first team in the East! The new Trail Blazers are setting sail!"

"James' score didn't reach double digits, the Blazers' defense was a great success!"

"The Trail Blazers are heading to the playoffs! Let's get involved in this bloody storm!"

"The Cavaliers are the runner-up? They may not even get the runner-up this year!"

Never underestimate a champion's heart. The young players of the Trail Blazers were really fierce in the post-match press conference. They didn't care about the 03 golden generation or last season's runner-up.

The management won't care either. They have little contact with James' team. Today, they even opened the locker room for interviews at home, which means reporters can enter the locker room to interview every player.

Roy said directly:

"I feel like I'm recovering well, and if we make the playoffs, it will definitely be for the championship."

Oden:

"I will meet everyone's expectations of me, just like Jordan returning to Chicago. Of course, I am just making an analogy. I am far inferior to Jordan. He is my idol!"

Maggette:
"This Trail Blazers team is a great team. We are moving towards a goal. I am very happy to play here. There are still 20 games in the season, and we will try to win them all!"

White Chocolate, with half of his body tattooed, smiled at Maggette in the locker room:
"These guys are really awesome. They got so cocky after beating the Cavaliers. They still have to get into the playoffs first. The playoffs are where they get the experience."

Then some reporters asked about his injury.

White chocolate has a slight hint of heat:
"I feel much better after changing teams. I know what you want to ask. Don't worry, I won't retire in the next few seasons!"

The Heat have been criticized again. Recently, with Wade announcing that he will be out for the season due to a knee injury, the Heat's devilish training has been known and criticized by more and more people. Bai Qiao's move has confirmed the netizens' speculation. It will be much better if she goes to the Trail Blazers!

The internet was full of praise for Jiang Ming, and one reporter even asked Fernandez if he had started doing the Chinese martial arts-style warm-up movements taught by Jiang Ming's team.

Rudy was stunned for a moment, then he recalled Roy's strange pretense before the game and clapped his hands:

"So that's a warm-up exercise. I haven't learned it yet, but I know about it. I will study it carefully next time."

"Is it true that Dr. Jiang Ming went to Spain to interview you in person?"

"Yes, we enjoyed Spanish food together. He is a very good person and has excellent medical skills."

Aldridge next to him reiterated:

"Our team of doctors is the best!"

Maggette was also very happy to chat, and talked about personal matters during the interview:
"My son caught a cold after arriving at the gym yesterday. Doctor Jiang removed a cupping jar and gave him a bowl of Chinese medicine. He slept well last night and was fine this morning."

The Portland Press Herald has asked this question countless times:

"So, when will Director Jiang open a private clinic? We also want to get his treatment."

Channing Frye, as a PHS, took the initiative to answer:

"I don't know. There is a new helper of Jiang Ming in Tianchao. We also hope that he can open a clinic. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing to use his medical skills for free every time. After opening a private clinic, I can openly bring my family to pay for medical treatment."

James Jones:
"+1!"

At the press conference, head coach McMillan was quite calm at first, but after the reporter from the Cleveland Plain Dealer mentioned James' remarks next door, he couldn't hold back:

"Then let's see who wins first!"

Jiang Ming, who couldn't stand it any longer, started a group discussion in Chinese on Weibo:
"The pioneers will expand their territory on their own, but the prince can only wait to ascend the throne."

It immediately became a hot topic, but he didn't need to make any response, as Kobe and James fans would naturally start to have a crazy fight.

Anyway, Jiang Ming didn't mention anyone by name, Chinese characters are profound and extensive!
This game was indeed a signal for the Trail Blazers' all-out counterattack. After that, the Trail Blazers went on a six-game winning streak and returned to the eighth place in the Western Conference.

The Nuggets, who were ranked eighth, were almost pissed off because they didn't sign any new players before the trade deadline and didn't have a young combination like Roy Oden.

But their lineup is very luxurious, okay? Two superstars averaging 25+ points per game, and they are ranked ninth in the Western Conference?
Iverson and Anthony were dumbfounded! They also quickly caught up with the record.

JR Smith even told fans on social media that the team could be disbanded if it didn't make the playoffs, and Camby liked his comment.

The words are full of disdain for the new pioneers, but in fact, once you fall behind the top 8, it is very difficult to catch up.

The Warriors, who had been competing with the Trail Blazers for ninth place, also fell behind. The Warriors also have a luxurious lineup, including Davis, Monta Ellis, Captain Jackson, Harrington, and Webber.
The Wild West!

This lineup is in the top 6 in the East and is still competing for a playoff spot in the West. It's crazy!

Trail Blazers fans didn't expect their team to be so tough. It seems that the lineup with the young Big Three as the main body can really play!
"As long as we make the playoffs, we have a chance!"

"Yeah, best of seven, let's fight like hell, the Trail Blazers are awesome!"

"The Blazers management is awesome!"

Larry Miller was also directly pushed into the ranks of the best general manager candidates. These three late-season signings were truly a stroke of genius, instantly bringing the Trail Blazers to the ranks of strong teams.

For this reason, Larry Miller had a meal with Jiang Ming for the first time. Doesn't Jiang Ming have half the credit for this signing?
Directly on the 82 Lafite tube.

If he hadn't selected the players for himself, these three players would definitely not have been recruited!
At least he has a soft spot for O'Neal Jr.

"Oh, it's no big deal. We agreed to work hard together."

"No, no, no, I'm toasting to you. I'll drink it. You can do whatever you want!"

When he was about to open the second bottle, Jiang Ming refused:

"I still prefer the champagne I drink after winning the championship. I haven't tasted this kind of champagne yet."

"Haha, OK, I expect you to win the championship within three years! I will definitely let you drink our championship champagne!"

Jiang Ming also high-fived him and said:

"If we win the championship within three years, I will treat the whole team to Maozi!"

"What is thatch?"

“The best wine we have in China.”

"Okay, okay. Then I will work harder."

A week later, the Trail Blazers received another good news: Big White Bear Joel returned to the team!

However, he did not make a comeback, but started rehabilitation training under the guidance of the team medical team, and will be able to make a full comeback in another week.

His stress fracture was not a serious injury. When the time came, he took an X-ray and it turned out to be OK!

It’s grown well!
You can prepare to come back.

He is also provided with a full range of one-stop TCM treatment services, including the removal of jars, the insertion of needles, the application of moxa sticks, the massage of bone setting, the drinking of Chinese medicine, and the application of plasters.
Take off directly!!!

After the Big White Bear was confirmed to be able to play in competitive games, the team arranged for him to return in the last seven games of the season.

If he returns, there is no need to worry about him suffering from secondary strain, because he is Oden's substitute and can only play for a dozen minutes. Moreover, he is facing the opponent's substitute center. It will not be as difficult as before when he replaced Oden as a starter.

This way, he can slowly adapt to the intensity game by game, which will be beneficial to his recovery and he won't be unable to keep up with the intensity in the playoffs.

But Blake was not so lucky. Although Jiang Ming's team tried their best to shorten the return time, it still went against science.

After all, he is too thin.

The recovery period from the surgery was exactly as Jiang Ming had predicted. He fully recovered the day before the end of the season, not less than a week.

However, he returned in the first game of the playoffs and played as a substitute for White Chocolate for 9 minutes.

Try your hand.

Although he only made one three-pointer, 2 of 1 shots is still okay. It was mainly to let him feel the atmosphere of the court. When the playoffs really come, he will still be a sharp sword and is definitely more useful than white chocolate.

The main thing is that his elbow injury will be easier to treat with sports rehabilitation. As long as he doesn't deliberately make too many breakthroughs or fall to the ground to save the ball, he will not be injured again if he does his job as a point guard normally.

The main thing is that Jiang Ming is still very cautious. He put protective gear on the two players who returned from injury, and also told the coaching staff not to let them use too many active offensive tactics. They can play without the ball and need to adapt step by step.

In addition, all Trail Blazers players now do a 10-minute set of Chinese medicine warm-up exercises, including the Eight-Section Brocade, before each game.

Not only the players, but probably everyone in the team except Jensen can do Ba Duan Jin together in unison, and they play the Ba Duan Jin music directly on the team's speakers, which is awesome.

The Five Animal Exercises is still a little difficult, but the Eight Section Brocade is sufficient. It is useful and looks high-end. The players all love to do it. Moreover, after Jiang Ming showed them a movie "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng" by Li Lianjie, each of their movements tried to achieve the smoothness of Tai Chi.

Fang Xiaotong's first thought now is:
"What's the point of having a Confucius Institute? Jiang Ming is the real cultural export!"

You should know that before she came to the United States, she didn't believe in Ba Duan Jin very much. It was not until she saw Jiang Ming leading the players in practice and the players' foreheads were slightly sweaty and their bodies looked comfortable that she joined in.

Originally, she believed more in yoga and fitness warm-ups. Who would have thought that Jiang Ming could bring the Eight Section Brocade practiced by the old men and women at the Temple of Heaven Park to the NBA?
If the CCTV broadcast angle had not allowed the players to warm up, Jiang Ming would definitely have become an idol for the uncles and aunts in the park.

Anyway, he has become an idol for many fans and even doctors.

All players are healthy before the playoffs! !
Is this still a pioneer?
You should know that almost all playoff teams have more or less a few injuries at the end of the regular season. After all, there will always be injuries in 82 regular season games, and there will always be one or two serious injuries. This is the rule of the league.

However, every season there are players on the Trail Blazers who are ruled out for the season. But this season before the playoffs, all the players have returned, and all 15 players on the roster are available to play!

The fans all want to build a temple for Jiang Ming, he is so awesome!

The NBA official mailbox was filled with emails, all of which recommended Jiang Ming as the best team doctor this year!

However, the Trail Blazers coaching staff really didn't dare to let the players who had returned from injury attack more, because the playoff rankings would not be decided until the last game, which was very thrilling.

After the Trail Blazers played their last game, they are currently ranked eighth, but the final result depends on the Nuggets. The Nuggets will play the Jazz on the last game day, and it would have been okay to play against a weak team.

The Jazz also happen to be competing with the Rockets for the fourth and fifth place home-court advantage, so it is impossible for them to give up.

So the two sides fought fiercely until the end, and all the Trail Blazers players were in the conference room watching the end with sweat in their palms. With Deron Williams and Boozer making jump shots after the pick-and-roll, the Jazz won the game with a 4-point advantage!
The Denver Nuggets are ranked ninth in the Western Conference with 49 wins and 33 losses!
The Trail Blazers were 50-32 and ranked th in the Western Conference, advancing to the Western Conference playoffs at the last minute!!!
The game was recorded in its entirety by several media outlets cooperating with the Trail Blazers, so the reporters immediately focused their cameras on all the Trail Blazers players. Roy and Oden celebrated with wild roars, then they jumped up and picked up Jiang Ming, who was sitting in the back, and threw him over their heads!

You put the players in your heart, and the players lift you up above their heads!!!
"Hey Hey hey!"

Jiang Ming was completely unable to control himself as these big men tossed him around.

At this moment, they were having a lot of fun. Blake's newly healed hand even joined in to hold up Jiang Ming:

"We're in! Director Jiang! Awesome!"

"We're in the playoffs, ooooohhhhh~~~"

"Hurrah! yeahyeahyeah!!!"

Maggette, who made the playoffs for the first time in history, was in tears. He was the one who kept holding Jiang Ming's waist and pushing hard:
"I'm in the playoffs, guys!! Reporters, shoot me! I'm going to tell my haters that I'm in the playoffs!"

(End of this chapter)