svetikya Chapter 191 Is celebrating only after the ball has left your hand considered premature?
Chapter 191 Is celebrating only after the ball has left your hand considered premature?
Chapter 191 Celebrating only after the ball has left your hand—that's not considered celebrating early! I'll start my celebration a whole turn early!
"Yes, none of that matters anymore!" Smith said. "They both displayed the highest level of play in the league right now! They might just be the two best perimeter players in the league today! I'm amazed by their performance; they really are just too good!"
「看看他们的数据吧！麦可已经拿下了40分11篮板12次助攻的大号三双！其中只是第四节，麦可就拿下了7分3篮板4助攻！他用无比全面的表现，在球场上的方方面面都帮助着球队！」
「至于林，他也已经拿下了38分17次助攻4篮板的豪华数据！其中第四节，林也拿下了15分2次助攻1篮板的数据！他在第四节将自己所有的进攻才华都释放了出来，他拿出了自己的一切！」
"Let's see what else can happen in the final 40 seconds of this game!"
On the Pacers' bench, Bird gathered the five players who had just been on the court together and quickly said, "40 seconds left, we're up by one point. 99% of people will think we're going to play it safe and slow. They'll definitely relax their guard when we just inbounded the ball from the baseline. So, this time, we're going to go for a fast break!"
"Lin, you and Reggie provide cover here, and then..."
Bird quickly set up the tactics, completely unaware that Rose, who had been squeezed out of the core circle, was looking very unhappy. He clearly felt that he should be on the court at this point in the game.
Fortunately, although Rose looked very unhappy, he didn't say a word and didn't affect the team's preparation for the last 40 seconds!
On the Bulls' side, Jackson's speech also noticeably increased without him even realizing it. He looked at Jordan and the others and said, "Don't relax! Don't relax for a single second! That idiot isn't stupid at all! He's daring, he might do something unbelievable!"
"Next possession, I want everyone to be on high alert. Everyone needs to focus on defense and rebounding, and not let the Pacers steal a basket! Understand? No gaps! Communicate immediately when there's a screen, no letting your guard down! Not a second! Michael, you're going to guard Lin again. Ron, you need to stick with Reggie..."
The two coaches used the last moments to continue their battle of wits, and with the referee's whistle, the players from both sides went onto the field.
No substitutions were made! Both coaches opted for a safe approach, continuing to use their preferred players.
Barkley stood on the sideline, ready to execute the play that Bird had just set up, while the other four players stood in a straight line at the top of the three-point arc.
Starburst Tactics!
Phil Jackson's favorite sideline inbound play.
Seeing this positioning, Jackson's lips twitched slightly.
This Bird is quite interesting.
As soon as the referee blew the whistle, the four Pacers players instantly exploded, like a comet that had been hit and torn apart in the blink of an eye.
Although they were seemingly disorganized, their movement and mutual screening were actually quite effective. After each player provided at least 2-3 screens for their teammates, the Pacers' true objective in this tactic began to emerge!
Lin Tian, who had run to the basket, suddenly changed direction and ran towards the top of the arc. Judging from his appearance, he was most likely going to catch the ball.
Miller, who had just been at the top of the arc, ran towards Lin Tian's direction.
The two met near the free-throw line, set a screen for each other, and then both made some fake runs. Lin Tian ran towards the top of the key, while Miller rushed towards the Bulls' basket.
"Charles, pass the ball!" Lin Tian ran out of the three-point line and waved to Barkley for the ball, but Barkley seemed not to see Lin Tian at all and threw the ball directly towards the inside!
That's Bird's tactic!
Let Miller, who is best at three-pointers, cut to the basket, and let Lin Tian, who should be controlling the ball, rush out to set a screen for him and pretend to ask for the ball!
To complete the attack in the shortest possible time, which should have been played slowly over the 24 seconds and pushed to the very end.
The main focus is still on the unexpected and unconventional thinking!
Miller did indeed create an opportunity. Taking advantage of the mutual cover he had with Lin Tian, he successfully gained a lead of about two body lengths, leaving Hubble behind him.
Lin Tian, who should have been watching Miller's chances of success from beyond the three-point line, sensed something was wrong. He suddenly accelerated and rushed towards the basket!
Miller received the basketball near the three-second zone and, without hesitation, took a step as he received the ball and then jumped to complete a dunk!
"Snapped!"
But a sharp crack came from his head, and a hand precisely pressed down on the basketball in his hand! Miller didn't even have a chance to look back, because the slap was too heavy and too hard. The basketball, like a girl who had given up on breaking up, left Miller's control without any hesitation!
It wasn't until he landed in a very awkward manner that Miller had a chance to look back. At that moment, that bright red number 23 jersey seemed so annoying and bastardly!
But the next moment, a black Pacers No. 7 jersey that Miller thought was like an angel appeared in front of the basketball!
It was Lin Tian who had just discovered that Jordan wasn't guarding him but was instead running towards the paint!
Lin Tian arrived at the basket just a step later than Jordan. He missed the moment Jordan blocked Miller, but he arrived at the perfect time. He caught the basketball that Jordan had blocked, and then took off, using his strength against Jordan, who had just landed and had no strength left to jump again, and flew towards the basket!
"boom!"
After a loud bang, Jordan flew backward in a sorry state, crashing into the group of photographers, while Lin Tian held onto the rim with one hand, looking down at Jordan who had just been dunked on!
Jordan dunked on countless people throughout his career, but being dunked on, especially by a guard who was shorter than him, was a rare occurrence throughout his entire career!
"Oh my God! My God! Lin dunked on Michael!" Marcus exclaimed. "After Michael almost saved the team, swatting away the Pacers' chance to extend their lead with a block, Lin redeemed himself for his teammate in just one second!"
"Michael's block was spectacular enough, but how could you have imagined that Lin Tian would follow up with a powerful dunk? I've been studying Chinese culture lately, and I know a phrase that perfectly describes this play!" Smith boasted, "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!"
Marcus exclaimed excitedly, "I can already imagine what Lin would say to Jordan right now: 'You can block shots, I can dunk on you! Come on! Let's see who gets hurt the most! Let's see who wins this game!' Seriously, I love Lin so much! He's simply a gift from God to all fans!"
117: 114!
The Pacers' lead has been extended to 3 points!
Although Bird's play failed to be executed due to Jordan and Jackson's keen sense of opportunity, Lin Tian's putback dunk brought the play to a perfect close!
After scoring, Lin Tian didn't trash talk. Instead, he stared intently at Jordan, his eyes full of provocation and a desire to cause trouble!
Lin Tian's arrogant behavior of hanging on the rim and refusing to come down, while looking at Jordan with a mocking expression...
It's only because of Lin Tian; if anyone else did that, Chicago fans would boo them to death!
But because he was Lin Tian, the United Center not only didn't erupt in boos, but there were even some scattered cheers.
He is really popular in Chicago.
Although there were no boos, Lin Tian quickly released his grip on the rim and landed on the ground. However, his gaze towards Jordan showed no sign of retreat or fear, but was full of provocation.
Jordan, who quickly got up from the floor, was not the type to back down. His eyes, filled with murderous intent, were also fixed on Lin Tian.
Even though neither he nor Jordan said a word, the meaning conveyed in their eyes was very clear.
"Come on, you should have one too."
"You're dead, Lin! I'll kill you!"
Jordan stood up without saying a word. He first looked at Lin Tian, then turned to look at Jackson.
Don't pause!
The tacit understanding and trust that the two had built up over the years allowed Jackson, who was just about to call a timeout, to sit back on the bench.
100% trust!
Jordan received the basketball from the baseline, and despite Lin Tian's relentless defense, safely passed the ball across half-court. After crossing the center line, Jordan observed the situation on the court while slowly dribbling the ball, chewing gum continuously in his mouth.
Judging from his appearance, he was not nervous at all, nor was he angry in the slightest. He was calm, absolutely calm!
This kind of Jordan will always be the most terrifying!
Facing Lin Tian's defense, Jordan didn't use any fancy moves or excessive dribbling. Instead, he kept compressing the offensive time until there were 14 seconds left on the shot clock before he suddenly started his attack!
The timing of this start-up caught Lin Tian completely off guard!
Normally, this ball would either be launched directly after crossing half-court, or the attack would be delayed until the last 7-8 seconds. However, Jordan chose to make a sudden move at such an inopportune moment, causing Lin Tian's reaction to be slightly slower.
What happened next was even more unexpected for Lin Tian, because a dark figure suddenly appeared beside him.
Langli!
Jordan actually called for a screen!
'Bang!'
Lin Tian, who never expected Jordan to call for a screen at this moment, was blocked by Lang Li.
Then Jordan quickly leaped over Lin Tian and drove to the three-point line. Jordan, who was known for not being good at three-pointers, did not hesitate at all. As if he were the best shooter in the world, he pulled up and shot from the three-point line!
That shot was completely illogical! 100% of NBA coaches would never instruct their players to take that kind of shot at that time.
But Jordan just threw it out!
Even though his three-point shooting percentage this season is only 23%, he still managed to throw the ball out as if he were Reggie Miller, despite Schmitz's help defense!
"Whoosh!"
As the basketball soared through the air and swished through the net, the entire United Center erupted in thunderous cheers and shouts once again, with all the fans giving their final and loudest cheers to Jordan!
This is dedicated to their greatest hero of the past decade!
117: 117!
The goal was scored with exactly 24 seconds remaining in the game.
Jordan mimicked Lin Tian's celebration gesture, which he had used several times that evening, and tapped his temples a few times with three fingers, saying menacingly, "How about that, Lin? Hmm? I've learned a lot from you these past few years, like being cunning and shameless!"
Lin Tian looked at Jordan, then suddenly raised three fingers and tapped them a few times on his temples: "Michael, your movement is wrong. The correct celebration is like this! And the complete celebration is like this!"
After Lin Tian finished speaking, he simultaneously held up three fingers with both hands, blew a breath on each side, and then made a gesture of putting his gun into his waist holster with both hands facing down.
It's the signature move that all the main characters in today's most popular Westerns do after killing their enemies!
He blew away the white smoke rising from the muzzle, then deftly shoved the gun into his bag.
"What are you doing?" Jordan asked, somewhat shocked, as he watched Lin Tian's performance, which resembled art.
Is this guy really giving a celebratory move tutorial?
"I'll celebrate early," Lin Tian laughed, then said to Jordan, "20 seconds from now, after I score, I'll do the same to you again!"
At this moment, the fans at the scene and the two CBS members saw Lin Tian and Jordan's actions, but they did not understand what Lin Tian was doing.
"What is Lin doing? He seems to be imitating a Western cowboy. Is he trash-talking Michael?" Marcus frowned, somewhat confused.
"It looks like a celebration gesture, but why would Lin do a celebration gesture at this time?" Smith was equally puzzled.
After all, Lin Tian's action at this moment was rather incomprehensible and hard to understand.
Equally bewildered was referee Crawford, who didn't even urge the Bulls to inbound the ball. Instead, he approached Jordan and Lin Tian and said, "What are you two bastards doing? Lin, if you're threatening Michael, saying you're going to shoot him, you're finished!"
"Michael?"
Crawford looked at Jordan, and it seemed that as long as Jordan indicated that he was being threatened, he would dare to give Lin Tian a technical foul!
"No threat, just a friendly chat, nothing more." Jordan didn't look at Crawford, but continued to look at Lin Tiandao: "I'm waiting for you."
Lin Tian then turned to look at Bird, conveying the same message as Jordan.
Don't pause!
Then, Lin Tiancai walked back to his half of the court, received the baseline pass from Barkley, and began to advance.
This time, Jordan did not press Lin Tian all over the court, but waited for Lin Tian to come over outside his own three-point line.
Unless the Pacers make a mistake, this offensive play will most likely be the last possession of regulation time!
"It's starting! Lin is pushing forward! Overtime or a game-winning shot? Or is there some other exciting storyline? The last 24 seconds, come on!" Marcus's voice in the studio was already a little hoarse. The last 3 minutes of this game were just too exciting, too crazy!
Lin Tian calmly dribbled the ball across the frontcourt, then stopped two steps forward from the center circle. He then raised his hands and made a gesture in the air.
Another true example of an isolated island tactic!
He told everyone to pull back and not come any closer!
Lin Tian watched the time fly by, but he wasn't in a hurry at all. It wasn't until there were only 6 seconds left in the game that he suddenly started!
coming!
Lin Tian lowered his center of gravity, and Jordan suddenly stepped forward, staring at Lin Tian with a wary look.
At this point, Jordan was certain that Lin Tian would respond with a three-pointer!
Once you know the opponent's shooting method, defending this shot becomes incredibly easy!
Lin Tian dribbled the ball, quickly approaching the three-point line. After getting close to Jordan, he suddenly used an in-out dribble to create space, followed by a reverse crossover dribble. He then tilted his upper body to the left, making it seem as if he was about to break through from the left.
Then, just as Jordan's body moved slightly in that direction, Lin Tian suddenly took a step back!
Lin Tian suddenly took a step back from the three-point line! He moved himself further away from the basket, and even Jordan was stunned after that step back!
He really didn't expect that someone would use a step-back move at this time and in this position!
In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian gained a space of more than 2 meters!
For him, this space was definitely a huge empty spot!
Then, Lin Tian swiftly threw the basketball out!
Lin Tian didn't use any experience cards or props for this shot; he was extremely confident!
He believed he could make the shot!
The basketball flew rapidly toward the Bulls' basket, and then, to everyone's anticipation, it fell straight into the hoop!
"Whoosh!"
A sharp crack pierced the hearts of countless people!
The entire United Center crowd gasped in disbelief.
How did Lin Tian dare to shoot from such a great distance in such a short time? What gave Lin Tian such confidence?
Lin Tian said: "It is Lillard, Curry and those other guys you don't know at all that give me confidence!"
I just believe I can make the shot!
At the same time, Lin Tian made the same move again, this time towards the somewhat bewildered Jordan.
He extended three fingers from each hand, then brought his mouth to each side and blew on them before placing his palms down on his waist.
Blow up the gun, put it away, and put it in the bag!
Accept the match!
Lin Tian hits a game-winning three-pointer!
At this point, everyone finally understood the meaning behind Lin Tian's action! It wasn't performance art, nor was it some kind of Jordan celebration tutorial.
Lin Tian was giving a preview! He was announcing to everyone his celebration after his game-winning shot!
Is celebrating immediately after making a move considered premature?
That's nothing!
I, Lord Lin, am announcing my celebratory actions to the world a round ahead of time!
After understanding Lin Tian's meaning, Smith completely lost it: "Why are there such confident people in this world? How can someone be so arrogant? God! I really, really love Lin! I love him! I love this style, he really brings us completely different surprises in every game!"
Marcus chimed in, "I don't think asking God is any use. Lin is definitely a follower of Satan. God couldn't possibly have such a crazy follower. Only Satan, only places like Hell or Paradise Lost, would have such a madman! My God! That's Jordan and the Bulls! How could Lin possibly believe he could definitely hit a three-pointer?"
Today, Lin Tian didn't need to do any celebration. His celebration had already been completed a round earlier. After hitting the three-pointer, Lin Tian simply stretched out one hand and waved it twice at Jordan.
Bye-Bye!
You, Jordan, surprised me with a Christmas present?
That decisive blow is the best return gift for you!
After watching the replay of the final goal several more times, Marcus seemed to finally remember that he still had his commentary job, and began his work with a smile.
「让我们最后看一下本场比赛的数据吧。林拿下43分17助攻4篮板4抢断，其中第四节爆砍18分！率领步行者拿下比赛的胜利！并且林还在最后的3分钟里，连续轰下了13分！顶住了公牛队的疯狂反扑！」
"Besides Lin, Reggie Miller hit five three-pointers for 18 points, Barkley had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Dumars had 14 points, and Schmitz had 15 points and 6 rebounds. These five Pacers players played almost the entire second half. They lived up to Bird's trust and the fans' expectations! They united and won this Christmas Day game!"
"I believe that all of Indiana will have a wonderful Christmas!"
Smith continued, "As for the Bulls, who lost, they actually had a fantastic performance! Michael Jordan racked up a triple-double of 43 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists; he almost single-handedly upset the Pacers!"
"In addition, with Pippen absent from the team, Kukoc took on the role of the second option very well. He scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the game, and his performance was very comprehensive. In addition, Burrell scored 13 points, Cole scored 10 points, Harper scored 11 points and Longley scored 10 points and 13 rebounds."
"Six Bulls players scored in double figures tonight. Beneath their facade of extreme individual heroism, the Bulls played a very rational and team-oriented game tonight!"
After finishing the data report, Marcus concluded, "Anyway, I really wish this game would never end, and that both sides could just keep playing like this forever! But unfortunately, we still have to say goodbye! Merry Christmas to all the fans!"
"I hope everyone won't change the channel. Next up is another highly anticipated matchup in the Christmas Day series. Both teams achieved 60 wins last year and made it to the conference finals, and they will bring you another incredibly exciting game."
"The Miami Heat will host the Utah Jazz! Let's see who can deliver a Christmas gift to the other in the next game!"
While the commentators on TV were still diligently providing commentary and making their final summary, Barkley, Miller, Schmitz, Dumars, and others on the court had already rushed towards Lin Tian, surrounding him and celebrating with boundless excitement. They were absolutely thrilled with this game!
Defeating Jordan and his Bulls on Christmas Day would be the perfect Christmas gift for everyone on the Pacers!
Lin Tian, celebrating wildly with his teammates, roared, waved his arms, and tore at his jersey, releasing all his passion!
Then, Lin Tian jogged along, celebrating and waving to the fans he knew well on both sides of the United Center, before strolling directly into the players' tunnel.
Run away!
If I don't seize this opportunity, tonight will truly be a battleground!
In the audience, there were still three girls waiting to be fed. When Lin Tian just hit the winning goal, he thought of something for a moment.
"I scored the winning goal tonight, and everyone's so happy. It's a wonderful Christmas, so why don't the four of us find a place to drink, chat, and sleep together!"
Hmm... I only thought about it for a moment, and then Lin Tian decisively kicked the fantasy out of his head. Lin Tian felt that if he dared to say that, then tomorrow morning, a part of his body might drift directly to the Atlantic Ocean.
Of course, it's also possible that the entire body separated, with one part in the Atlantic Ocean, another in the Pacific Ocean, and a tiny bit in the Arctic Ocean.
FUXX!
It's infuriating to think about. In my past life, I read so many online novels where the male protagonists were all born with superhuman strength and were invincible. Some of them had Pangu bloodline and played basketball, some could turn into the Hulk and play basketball, and there were even Kryptonians who didn't save the world but instead played basketball.
Moreover, not only dominating on the court, averaging 50+50, they also enjoy the pleasures of having multiple partners off the court! Their parties are incredibly enjoyable, with each night a fusion of different ethnicities and bloodlines.
But what about himself? Not only would he have to play basketball miserably, but he wouldn't be a match for Jordan in a one-on-one game, and he would definitely get destroyed by those interior giants if he went inside.
That's not fair! It's really not fair!
Well, it's worth mentioning that Jordan didn't leave the court after the game. He waited on the court, intending to give Lin Tian a high-five, chat for a bit, and maybe even say something threatening.
However, Lin Tian simply ran away, leaving Jordan awkwardly stranded on the court.
Meanwhile, there were many photographers and reporters around Jordan, ready to capture the historic moment when Lin Tian and Jordan embraced after the game!
But the result...
At this point, it's hard to say whether Jordan was more embarrassed or the photographers around him were.
Jordan stood there stunned, not knowing what to do.
The reporters and photographers following him were equally unsure whether they should leave now or stay and continue to stand there in a daze.
Either way, it's so awkward!
Fortunately, Barkley came over at that moment, hugged Jordan, and said, "McClean, I'm going to watch this game 100 times when I get back! It's such a rare sight to see you get completely thrashed like that!"
Then Miller walked over and punched Jordan in the chest, saying, "Michael, see you in Indiana! We'll give you a good kick in the ass then!"
"Also, if you want to watch the Finals, I can help you book a few tickets for Indiana in advance! They'll all be the best seats! We're definitely going to win the championship this year!"
Miller and Barkley's provocative greetings finally eased the awkwardness between Jordan and the reporters.
Even so, as Lin Tian ran towards the locker room, pondering how to handle the aftermath of the girl's incident, he still received experience points from Jordan.
Hmm... Michael Jordan, he really is my Lord Lin's number one experience pool!
As for why Jordan was angry, Lin Tian knew very well. He saw Jordan when he ran away from the court, but he didn't dare to greet him because he also saw Julie and Theron. All three girls stood up.
Judging from their posture, they were also preparing to come up and say hello.
Run! We must run immediately!
Otherwise, if the three of them come together, who will Lin Tian hug, and who will he kiss? Who will he call "darling" and who will he confide in?
Let's ignore them for now and go straight to the press conference!
Many reporters and fans are waiting to interview me!
It's a bit impolite to keep people waiting for too long!
Hmm... that's settled then. Let's go to the press conference first, and then we'll talk about other things!
On Christmas Eve, journalists from all over the United States did not choose to go home to rest and spend the holiday with their families, but instead came to Chicago with great enthusiasm.
No sports journalist wanted to miss this game! Many predicted beforehand that it would be one of the most exciting matches of the season!
But after the competition, everyone thought that we could remove the "one of" part!
This game absolutely secures the MVP award for the regular season!
Is there any competition with more, more complete, or more comprehensive elements than this?
Both sides have nearly 10 future Hall of Famers, from coaches to players, and at least 3-4 players who will be selected for this year's All-Star game. They also have this year's scoring champion, rebounding champion, and the assist champion who, although not on the list due to insufficient playing time, is already ranked first in assists by average.
One team is on an 8-game winning streak and ranks first in the league, while another team has just found its rhythm and achieved a 6-game winning streak, and has also begun to climb higher.
Add to that Lin Tian's first reunion with Chicago, Jordan's personal feuds with several Pacers players, and all these factors combined make tonight's game certainly worthwhile for all sports reporters to forgo going home to have dinner with their families and instead attend the press conference!
Therefore, when Lin Tian walked into the press conference, he was faced with a number of reporters and a scale comparable to the NBA Finals or the All-Star Game. Lin Tian sat down on a stool and said with a smile, "Don't you guys go home for the holidays?"
"If you cooperate a little, we might be able to go home 20 minutes earlier," one reporter joked.
"Then what are you waiting for? Let's begin!"
"How does it feel to be back in Chicago for the first time, Lin?"
"I love it here! I will always love it here, everything about it! The fans, the city, the arena, the team, the streets! I must reiterate that the biggest reason I left Chicago is because my dream is to lead a team to victory!"
"So, you and Michael really don't get along, and your relationship is bad, right?"
"Of course not! Michael and I are like brothers! He invited me to his family's Christmas dinner a month in advance. If we can finish quickly, I'll change my clothes and go straight to his house."
"It's a healthy competition between us! Very healthy. Neither of us admits we're worse than the other. We both believe we can beat the other, but we also have a really good relationship. Michael is practically my best friend in Chicago."
"So, how does it feel to take down your best buddy with a single, decisive blow, Lin?"
"Fantastic! This feeling is indescribable. If you absolutely have to describe it, it's worry!"
"I'm very worried that Michael will weld his door shut and not let me in, then I'll have nowhere to go tonight."
Lin Tian's words drew another round of laughter from the reporters. Then, another reporter stood up and asked a more serious question: "Lin, what's your opinion on the possibility of your two teams meeting in the playoffs?"
"You know, even though you won tonight, they didn't have Scott. You only won by 3 points thanks to that game-winning shot. If Scott were playing, could you still have won?"
"If Scott were here, Tony would have had a hard time scoring 20+ points, and Burrell wouldn't have had so many opportunities to hit so many three-pointers. The Bulls' role players played exceptionally well tonight. They perfectly filled the void left by Scott's absence. They did everything."
"So now I ask you, if Scott were here, could they still play this well? Could they still make four consecutive shots off Michael's passes? And even Michael himself, could he continue to put up 40+ point triple-doubles like this?"
"The situation in a game can change a lot. They played well tonight, but they might not be accurate tomorrow night. The same goes for us. So we will celebrate tonight and not think about whether Scott is here or not. We will also review tonight's game again and again to find our shortcomings and the Bulls' weaknesses."
"Finally, if you ask me about the winning percentage of our series against each other in the playoffs, I'll tell you it's 100%! There's no analysis involved, and it's not rational; this answer has no scientific basis whatsoever! If you insist on my answer, it's like my last game-winning shot."
"It doesn't make sense, but I believe it 100%!"
"I also believe that our next match will be even more exciting!"
"Lin, tell me what you think of your celebration move? How did you come up with that holstering-the-gun move?"
"I have to thank Michael! He deserves 100% credit for making this move happen earlier. You all saw it. When he made the last three-pointer, he used my favorite three-point celebration move on me, so of course I had to return the favor."
"So, I came up with this move and the celebration a possession early. I told Michael: You can trash talk me, but what I'm saying is, when I hit the game-winner, I'll respond with this move!"
"Lin, Phil and Larry didn't call a timeout on their respective final plays; they saved all their timeouts for last. What do you think?"
"Phil believed in Michael, Larry believed in me, it's that simple. The coach believed that even without calling a timeout, we could execute an offensive play perfectly, and the facts proved us right—Michael and I did exactly what we were supposed to do!"
"So Lin, say something to the Chicago fans. We all noticed they didn't boo you much tonight, didn't show you any hostility, and even gave you a huge cheer when you received your ring!"
"I love them, and I will always remember those two years playing in Chicago; they are one of the greatest treasures of my life!"
"So, Lin, one last question, is there anything else you want to say to Michael?"
"Merry Christmas, Michael! I hope you like my Christmas present. Oh, and please put extra hot sauce on my turkey! If you don't let me in, then my Christmas presents for Jeffrey and Marcus will have to be given to someone else."
After answering the question, Lin Tian quickly stood up.
He greeted the reporters and then quickly left the press conference.
His mission is far from over.
Or rather, his most important task and the biggest challenge of the night have not even begun yet!
Three girls were still lining up to wait for him.
As for a solution, Lin Tian had thought of one, but he didn't know if the girls would cooperate.
Back in the locker room, Lin Tian first joked around with his teammates for a while to celebrate the victory, and then took a shower and changed his clothes. By the time Lin Tian finished everything and sat leisurely in front of his locker, the entire locker room was empty. The team did not have any games for the next two days, and Bird generously gave the whole team a break, allowing them to enjoy themselves to the fullest.
The Pacers players knew that Lin Tian had been invited by Jordan, so they didn't wait for him and all went off to have some fun on their own.
So, Lin Tian whistled to himself and leisurely took out his phone.
His first move was to muster his troops!
Just call whoever you point to, it's that easy.
Well, alright, Mr. Lin, you're ready to lie down and die if you're supposed to!
"Hey Jennifer, where are you?" The first lucky person Lin Tian selected was Jennifer Connelly!
"I'm in the parking lot, what about you?" Connery displayed the composure he had cultivated over many years as a child star, replying calmly, "I'm alone."
"Of course you're alone, otherwise who else would be by your side?" Lin Tian swallowed hard. He sensed a strong killing intent in Connery's words. He knew what Connery meant, but when I, Lin Da Guanren, am pretending to be stupid, I'm going to play dumb!
"Oh, are you going to Jordan's family Christmas dinner? But I'm leaving tomorrow, and I only have one day of vacation left." Connery sighed, not continuing the topic or asking further questions, but quickly changing the subject.
"Then I'll go with you. I can't let you come all the way to Chicago only to go back alone after not even exchanging a few words." Lin Tianyi said without hesitation, "I'll explain to Michael, but you'll have to wait for me a little while."
"Okay, I'll wait for you in the parking lot."
(End of this chapter)