LeBron James, your house got robbed.

Chapter 88 Dear Coach Riley

The Cavaliers ultimately defeated the Pacers 92-78 at home, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

At the post-game press conference, when reporters asked Paul about the MVP award again, he only received the same answer.

"Next question."

Paul chose to avoid discussing the MVP award.

The Miami Heat, playing on the South Coast, also defeated the Philadelphia 76ers at home.

After the game, the newly crowned MVP, LeBron James, was interviewed by the media and faced questions from reporters regarding his MVP award.

James addressed the camera earnestly and sincerely, saying, "You know, I only care about winning the game; nothing else matters as much as winning."

"As for the MVP, thank you to those who voted for me. They simply followed the rules and chose the best player in their eyes."

"I respect the rules set by the league."

Chen Shuo was speechless as he watched the video. When he knelt down in such a dramatic manner, he didn't say anything about respecting the rules.

A typical hypocrite, he shouts to respect the rules when they are in his favor, but becomes completely intolerant of any slight infringement on his interests.

Chen Shuo doesn't believe that James doesn't care about the MVP selection.

This is the GAT who can personally put a crown on himself.

A typical example of someone who wants to have one thing in common with another.

The reporter continued to press: "The Cavaliers have a better record; they've won 11 more games than you."

Many people believe the MVP should go to the best team.

James immediately interrupted the reporter's question, quickly defending himself by saying, "A team's record doesn't depend on just one person's performance."

"You know, basketball is a five-player sport."

Upon hearing this, Bosh and Wade, who were also being interviewed nearby, awkwardly suppressed their smiles.

The Heat's PR manager stepped in at the opportune moment to end the interview; if James were allowed to continue playing freely, the playoffs would be pointless.

The awarding of the MVP has sparked considerable controversy in the sports world.

The duo from "FirstTake" were overjoyed to see James come knocking on their door, as they were already lacking buzz after being eliminated from the New York lineup.

Smith played James' interview directly in the studio.

He then feigned surprise and asked, "Weren't Wade and Bosh James's teammates handpicked by him?"

"They've assembled three top-ten superstars in the league; there's probably no lineup like this in the entire history of the NBA."

Smith's partner, Bayless, picked up the thread and launched an even harsher attack: "LeBron is a complete coward."

"He will always look for shortcuts to success, and when one shortcut is blocked, he will start looking for another."

"It's unbelievable that the NBA would let a coward become MVP. This league is rotten beyond redemption."

Smith suddenly realized something and said with an exaggerated expression, "You're right."

"Perhaps his next shortcut is to return to the Knights."

"I've heard some reports that LeBron's new agent, Rich Paul, has privately told league insiders that James is not opposed to returning to the Cavaliers."

Bellers pouted and made a disdainful expression.

"No one welcomes a traitor."

"Cleveland will not welcome this traitor."

Many people have expressed their views in front of the media.

Charles Barkley openly accused the league of rigging Paul's MVP award, while Magic Johnson continued to support LeBron James.

Hollinger, a proponent of data, believes that James' MVP award is well-deserved based on advanced statistics.

Of course, such a lively scene wouldn't be complete without Gilbert's performance.

The Cavaliers' owner stated righteously, "When will the league finally unify the standards for MVP?"

Of course, what caught Chen Shuo's attention the most was Pat Riley's speech.

"In my understanding, an MVP must be the kind of guy who can score 40 or 50 points in a game at any time and lead his team to victory."

"LeBron is that kind of player."

"Scoring ability is what sets them apart from ordinary star players and MVPs."

Looking at Riley talking eloquently on the screen, Chen Shuo knew that the series against the Heat had begun.

Riley made a rare public appearance to speak for James, but his comments revolved around his scoring ability.

It's clearly a calculated move targeting Paul.

For the Heat to win the game, they must push their defense and fast breaks.

Whether Paul can maintain his composure in a game is key to whether the Heat can mount a comeback.

The old man was always exceptionally cunning.

Chen Shuo immediately contacted the old man from the South Coast through the Cavaliers' public relations department: "Dear Coach Riley, please allow me to use the title from our Showtime days."

"Following your current logic, perhaps the great Magic Johnson should return his two MVP trophies."

"Did you have this idea back in 1988, or did it only come to you after LeBron won the MVP?"

Two days later, the Cavaliers faced the Pacers again at home.

The Cavaliers held a simple awards ceremony before the game.

After the MVP award was decided, the league announced the nominees for Rookie of the Year.

Kyrie Irving of the Hornets and Klay Thompson of the Cavaliers shared the Rookie of the Year award.

This also made Chen Shuo's name known throughout the league once again.

It is only natural to select the best rookie with the number one pick.

The problem is that Chen Shuo selected two Rookie of the Year picks in one year, traded away the Rookie of the Year with the number one pick, and also had a Rookie of the Year with the number 10 pick.

Since the Hornets failed to make the playoffs, the awards ceremony was held at their training facility in New Orleans.

During the awards ceremony, Irving gave a heartfelt speech to his father, Derek.

"This trophy belongs to both of us. We're going to take it home, put it on the mantel, and install fairy lights to illuminate the whole house."

The atmosphere throughout the process was warm and enthusiastic. After thanking his coach, teammates, and staff, Irving hesitated for a moment before speaking again: "There is one person's name that should be mentioned here."

"I don't like Chen's approach, but I won't deny the objective facts."

"Thanks to my time at the training camp in Cleveland, it was this experience that helped me adapt to the league better."

A helpless smile appeared on Chen Shuo's face.

He's such a stubborn and meticulous person.

Kyrie Irving is one of the few straightforward people in the league. This is certainly not entirely a compliment, but in this league under the spotlight, such players are indeed rare.

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Thompson also thanked Chen Shuo and talked about his time at the training camp.

But Thompson focused his attention on Paul.

"He leads us forward both on and off the field."

"In my heart, he is the real MVP."

The fans at Quicken Loans Arena cheered continuously, expressing their approval of Paul.

Chen Shuo even noticed that many fans were holding placards.

"CP3, real MVP"

Paul maintained absolute restraint in this matter.

Aside from his incredible isolation plays in the first half of Game 1, Paul made almost no other moves.

However, compared to before, Paul was slightly silent, as if he was suppressing all his anger.

In the second game against the Pacers, the Cavaliers won even more easily.

Paul single-handedly attacked Collison in the first quarter, successfully forcing Vogel to change his strategy again.

When George stood in front of Paul, Thompson was like a wild horse, running and shooting freely on the court.

He scored 12 points in the second quarter, helping the Cavaliers establish a winning lead.

After the start of the second half, the Pacers did not mount much of a comeback.

They just kept testing the waters.

With the Pacers' roster, they couldn't solve the problem of lacking depth at the guard position, so Vogel's probing was aimed directly at the referee's standards.

This is a classic tactic used by the defensive team.

Several strong defensive teams in the league, such as the Grizzlies, the Bulls, and the Pacers, all use this tactic.

The more intense physical confrontations, friction, and pulling disrupted the game.

For example, when Thompson was running around the baseline, he was accidentally knocked to the ground by Hibbert's movement.

It's clear that the referees came prepared today.

Kennedy was very strict with his whistle, calling several high-intensity fouls in a row, after which the game returned to normal levels.

Vogel then gave up the fight and called it a day at the end of the third quarter.

Chen Shuo could see through Vogel's plan.

Game 3 back in Indiana is the Pacers' must-win game.

In the Cavaliers' home arena, the referees will obviously not allow the rules to escalate.

Chen Shuo could already guess Stern's thoughts.

So when Tyronn Lue passed by, I chatted casually with this best coach for a few minutes.

Soon, Tyronn Lue pulled out a large man with broad shoulders and a short neck from the very back of the Cavaliers' bench.

PJ Tucker ripped off his training uniform, turned around and ran onto the battlefield, baring his teeth and brandishing his claws with boundless passion.