svetikya Chapter 433 I have no concept of money, I don't like money at all.
Chapter 433 I have no concept of money, I don't like money at all.
Chapter 433 I have no concept of money, and I don't like money at all!
"This play is extremely important for both sides! Judging from Lin's appearance, he is obviously going to use up all 24 seconds of offensive time before choosing to attack, thus leaving the Nets as little time as possible to attack."
Barkley spoke very quickly, analyzing the current situation for everyone.
"If the Pacers can make this basket, they will have at least a 3-point lead. As long as they don't make any stupid or basic mistakes, they can at least guarantee that they won't lose in regulation time."
"But if they miss, then the Nets have their chance! With a one-point difference, the Nets have so many options and things they can do!"
"Let's see how this incredibly exciting match will end!"
While Barkley and Kenny were talking, Lin Tian had already dribbled the basketball to the frontcourt. He pushed forward at a very slow pace, almost just barely making it past the half-court line before the 8-second violation penalty was imposed.
Just when everyone thought he would continue to compress the time and use up all 24 seconds of attack time before making his move, Lin Tian suddenly moved!
It was still his signature attack step combined with a crossover dribble. Although Kidd's lateral movement was top-notch, and he reacted immediately and caught up with Lin Tian, he could only keep up with this one move!
Then Lin Tian suddenly made a behind-the-back dribble with incredible speed, and in the blink of an eye, he flashed past Kidd!
Kidd, who is known as one of the top three defensive players at the point guard position in the league, was completely outmaneuvered by Lin Tian!
Lin Tian's breakthrough, which blew past Kidd, immediately put the entire Nets defense on high alert. Because Lin Tian's start was so sudden, no one had time to communicate with each other. As a result, Carter, Yao Ming, and Kittles instinctively collapsed to try and stop Lin Tian's breakthrough!
Just as the three of them moved their feet at the same time and realized that their teammates had made the same reaction, before they even realized how big a mistake they had made, Lin Tian had already passed the ball!
The ball was passed to Jordan on the wing with a light, direct pass. Even though Kittles tried desperately to turn around and chase back, it was too late!
Mid-range shooting is Jordan's domain! Even if he only scores 23 points tonight, with a shooting percentage just over 4%, Jordan won't hold back in this situation!
"Whoosh!"
A clean and crisp jump and shot, and the basketball went in perfectly!
Lin Tian once again surprised the world with his rhythm!
It took him 8 seconds to cross half-court, but he completed the attack in just 4 seconds!
From slow to fast, from steady to charging forward!
In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian was able to switch!
The Nets were fooled, and Barkley was fooled again!
"Absolutely brilliant! I never imagined that timing could be used like this, that it could be played like this!" Kenny exclaimed from the bottom of his heart. "Now I'm starting to wonder, am I really playing the same position as that bastard Lin, who's playing position 1?"
111: 114!
The last 23 seconds!
The good news is that they still have plenty of time, but the bad news is that they couldn't stop the Pacers' offense this time.
As for Kidd, although he wanted to prove that he could be as fast or slow as Lin Tian and had excellent control, he no longer had the opportunity.
Because the Nets have no other choice now, they have to play fast!
Nets head coach Scott quickly called a timeout; theoretically, he still has many options.
A quick two points followed by a penalty shootout; bet on the Pacers missing their free throws.
Or they could go all in and try to find a three-point opportunity.
But no matter what he chooses, what the Nets have to do this time is to make the shot!
If you miss, then let's not talk about it anymore!
On the Pacers' side, Carlisle was also carefully and quickly setting up defensive tactics.
Simply put, give them 2 points but not 3 points. It's better to let them take open shots than to tackle them too aggressively. Under no circumstances should the Nets be allowed to go to the free-throw line at this point!
In terms of lineup, Carlisle also fielded his five most defensively capable and mobile players!
Ben Wallace, Christie, Jordan, Ginobili, Lin Tian!
They need to defend this ball!
The Nets made only one change to their starting lineup: replacing Gasol with Harrington, who has a longer shooting range and is more agile.
This lineup is theoretically also a 1 big and 4 small lineup!
Judging from the lineup alone, Scott is definitely betting on 3 points!
"This choice is actually normal!" Barkley said. "After all, the Pacers have too many players who can shoot free throws accurately! They can even field five players with a free throw percentage of over 80%. The last thing they're afraid of is a foul strategy!"
"Betting directly on 3 points is actually the most reasonable and reliable choice!"
"Not necessarily," Kenny said. "Yao Ming has the ability to attack the basket, and Carter, Harrington, and Kittles can all penetrate. The Nets might be using their lineup to mislead their opponents, making them think they're going to shoot, but actually they're going for a quick two-pointer!"
"We'll see!" Barkley glanced at the court, not bothering to continue arguing with Kenny, and said expectantly, "The game starts! Kidd is standing on the sideline, it's his turn to inbound the ball! But the Pacers haven't sent anyone to contest his free throw; everyone's in defensive positions, ready to defend!"
"A safe choice! Not being aggressive or trying to intercept the ball, it also makes our defense more solid and less prone to weaknesses!"
"Beep beep!"
As soon as the referee blew the whistle, the Nets players suddenly scattered and ran around looking for an opportunity to attack.
As Barkley said, all three Nets players were running towards the three-point line, clearly intending to make a difference from there.
But Lin Tian suddenly sensed something was wrong. He noticed that Yao Ming was constantly squeezing Ben Wallace's defensive position and pushing him all the way to the inside. He was already under the basket!
As for Ben, he was completely blocked behind him!
Then Lin Tian decisively gave up roaming in the top arc area, and instead quickly turned around and sprinted towards the basket!
Almost simultaneously with him, flying towards the basket was an orange basketball!
Kidd's pass was indeed flying towards Yao Ming, who had gotten into position inside!
The Nets need to get two points in the shortest amount of time before they can even start!
If Yao Ming had received the ball and scored immediately, the Nets' offensive possession might have taken less than two seconds!
An absolutely high-value choice!
Unfortunately, Lin Tian discovered it!
Yao Ming received the ball under the basket, then arched his shoulders, turned to the side, and then unleashed his signature side-step hook shot!
There was no way Ben Wallace could interfere with this shot. In fact, if Yao Ming had been unlucky and missed the shot, he would probably have gotten the rebound!
The position is too deep, and the height advantage is too obvious!
At this point, there was nothing Ben could do but pray.
Then, Da Ben saw Lin Tian!
Lin Tian appeared as if he were a divine warrior descending from the heavens!
This guy charged in from who-knows-where, sprinting all the way to behind Ben, then unleashing all his strength and leaping up with all his might.
"Lin jumped way too high!" Kenny shouted incredulously, because he felt that Lin Tian's head was about to touch the backboard!
"Snapped!"
Then came a crisp sound that could make the whole of New Jersey cry. Yao Ming's shot was slapped away by Lin Tian and sent flying to the three-point line. Ginobili reacted the fastest. He suddenly appeared like a snake and pushed the ball forward.
This push caused all the Nets players to lose their position on the ball, and they didn't have time to change direction again to chase it!
From a time-consuming perspective, Ginobili's slap will cost the team at least 2 seconds more time!
In terms of actual effect, this shot basically secured the victory for the Pacers!
Because Jordan rushed out, he grabbed the basketball, dribbled all the way to the Nets' basket, but instead of shooting, he dribbled the ball and looked back to observe, and then suddenly passed the ball to the top of the arc.
Lin Tian, who had just run here, grabbed the basketball, then dribbled and accelerated again, sprinting towards the direction with the fewest Nets players!
After being cornered, Lin Tian jumped up and passed the ball to Ginobili, who had already cut to the basket. Ginobili, without stopping, pushed the ball to Jordan on the other side.
This time, Kidd finally predicted the Pacers' pass correctly, and he made it in time! He stood right next to Jordan and fouled him immediately!
But most of the match time was wasted!
From the time Lin Tian blocked the shot with 22 seconds left, to the time Kidd finally fouled Jordan, there were only 9 seconds left in the game.
A full 13 seconds were wasted by the Pacers' sprint.
And if Jordan makes just one free throw next, he'll basically seal the victory!
But for Jordan, how could he possibly miss at a time like this?
"Swish! Swish!"
Two crisp sounds followed as Jordan made both free throws, widening the gap between the two teams to 5 points!
In the final nine seconds, although Scott called a timeout and carefully laid out his tactics, it was clear to everyone that this was just a desperate struggle.
After the timeout, the ball was passed to Carter, but the Pacers' defense did not relax at all. Jordan tightly blocked Carter's space and angle for the three-point shot, but allowed him to drive to the basket.
Carter didn't want to go in for a suicidal two points, so he quickly passed the ball to Kidd. Kidd had no choice but to take a three-pointer.
"Bang!"
With the sound of the ball hitting the metal echoing throughout the stadium, this incredibly intense match finally came to an end!
Next, Ben Wallace grabbed the rebound and waited for the clock to tick down.
At this point, the Nets no longer needed to foul out any more players and send them to the free-throw line.
The outcome is decided!
The Pacers narrowly defeated their opponents in Game 1 of the series with a 5-point advantage!
We secured a hard-fought victory!
The Conceco Center erupted in cheers once again as fans celebrated wildly!
This match truly put a huge weight off their minds.
After all, it is true that Lin Tian flew nearly 20,000 kilometers back and forth in a few days. Even Indiana fans felt a little uncomfortable about him leaving the team to receive the award between two rounds of the series, despite the fatigue of the journey and the pain of jet lag.
Are we not important?
So we can't compare to that worthless, shoddy award? Losing a home game doesn't matter, right?
Of course, there's more concern than anything else.
What should we do if Lin Tianzhen is completely out of form? Does she need to play in a game to regain her MVP level?
It's only natural to have such concerns.
But after this match, all the questions were answered, all the doubts became superfluous, and all the worries were unfounded.
Impact on status?
他都单场23投11中，3分球7投2中，罚球13罚11中，轰下35分10篮板12助攻2抢断2盖帽了，他状态还能怎幺不好？
He scored 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 block in the last 2 minutes. Every point and every defensive play of the team was closely related to him, especially that bloody block that destroyed all the Nets' dreams, which directly ignited the entire court!
So you're saying he's not in good shape?
Well, if you really want to say something, Lin Tian's shooting percentage wasn't over 50%, his three-point shooting wasn't great either, and he missed two free throws. Tonight's game certainly wasn't his best performance.
That's about 90% of the performance I'd give it!
It can only be said that Lin Tian's 90% skill level is still better than that of almost everyone in this alliance.
This is the MVP!
No matter the journey or jet lag, no matter the fatigue or the overly busy schedule, none of it will affect his condition!
He can still step onto the court and dominate at any time!
After the match, countless Lin Tian haters turned off their TVs with tears in their eyes.
They stared at the champagne, fried chicken, beer, pizza, and hamburgers in front of them and fell into a long silence.
FUXX!
Eat! You absolutely must eat!
Consider this a consolation prize!
There was also a small group of "Lin haters" who hesitated at this time.
They felt that the price paid for Hei Lintian was too high, and they were constantly being proven wrong and disappointed.
Lin Tian's playing style, his calm and ruthless demeanor in crucial moments, are truly captivating.
otherwise.
Should I join Lin Tian's fan club?
Lin Tian had no idea that this rare match, which was highly anticipated and closely watched by both fans and haters, would actually help him win over so many people. In a sense, even the match with 73 points in 3 quarters didn't achieve this effect!
It can only be said that special matches under special circumstances truly have extra special significance!
"I can do it too!" In Los Angeles, Kobe turned off the TV. He had just finished watching the game, and before watching it, Kobe was full of expectations! He was looking forward to Lin Tian playing a game that was worse than shit!
As an NBA player, he knew all too well how much of an impact continuous flying and jet lag could have on a person. Why are away games so difficult? Why are consecutive back-to-back away games so despairing?
Here's why!
Normally speaking, if a player flies such a long distance in a short period of time and then has to play a game of the Eastern Conference Finals level, he is bound to underperform!
But after watching the game with anticipation, all Kobe could say was one sentence.
I can do it too!
Isn't it just rushing from one event to another?
That's bullshit! I can do it too!
There's nothing I can't do!
At the post-match press conference, Lin Tian once again did not disappoint the reporters. From the moment he sat down, he did not avoid any questions.
"A tough but beautiful victory! Lin, what does this match mean to you guys?"
"That's it, we've won the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals."
"So, did you encounter any difficulties during this match?"
"The Nets played very well, they played very hard, they are a team we respect, their tenacity was expected, so we were well prepared, everything was as anticipated, all the difficulties were planned, a great team, and together they brought us a great game."
After asking those two assembly-line-like questions at the beginning, the reporters stopped trying to stir things up and got straight to the point!
"Lin, before this competition, you flew a total of 17832 kilometers round trip. What impact did this staggering mileage have on you? Did your performance suffer significantly because of this long flight distance?"
"Shouldn't you have asked me this question before the match?" Lin Tian shrugged with a smile. "Now that the match is over, isn't it obvious whether it affected your performance?"
"If I had to say what had an impact, it would probably be that I missed one or two shots tonight! But that's different from when I practice too hard before a game, didn't tie my shoelaces properly, wore my elbow brace a little off, ate two extra pieces of chicken breast, or slept 30 minutes less tonight."
"These actions could potentially cause me to miss an extra shot or make an unnecessary mistake in a game."
"The so-called long journey had no effect on me; it was not a problem at all."
"Then why did you choose this time to fly to Monaco to receive the Laureus Award?"
"Because the awards ceremony is held around that time, and honestly, I really hate the timing of their event; it's terrible!"
Lin Tian's answer caused the reporters to curse, not at Lin Tian, but at the reporter who asked the question.
How do you become a reporter? Do you know how to ask questions?
When my grandma comes, she asks more questions than you do!
"I specifically looked into the 'Laureus Awards,' and it's just a relatively new award that's only been around for three years. It has little credibility and recognition; its only label right now is that it's rich!"
"To put it bluntly, this is a worthless award created by rich people. Why would you choose this time to participate in and accept such a meaningless award?"
"First of all, it wasn't just one award; I received several." Lin Tian joked with a smile, then cleared his throat; he was about to begin his performance!
This is written in the contract. He's won so many awards and so much money, so of course he has to help his sponsors promote their businesses when necessary!
If you've taken the money, you have to be dedicated!
"Secondly, does an award have credibility, influence, and value? What are the standards and thresholds? You say it doesn't, I say it does, so does it actually have them or not?"
"I'm not trying to be convoluted. What I'm saying is that the 'Lawrence' award is just young. Its youth has subjected it to a lot of undeserved criticism. Its youth has led people to disrespect it, and many people think that this award is just a joke, something that a rich person decided to create on a whim."
"But the key point is, which award in the world today can gain unparalleled attention and influence when it is first established? None! As far as I know, all the most prestigious and credible awards in the world today have developed step by step from scratch."
"After this trip to Monaco, I witnessed the professionalism and dedication of Lawrence, as well as their sincerity and determination! I believe they came prepared; they were ready for everything and prepared to face any difficulties."
"They have the determination and perseverance to give their all and make the 'Laureus' an icon, a symbol, and a grand event that all sports enthusiasts look forward to!"
"I believe that within three years at most, this award will gain widespread recognition and become one of the most anticipated awards for countless people every summer. It will also become one of the most coveted honors for all athletes!"
"Aside from all that, I am extremely proud and happy to have received the Laureus Award!"
Yes, I'm very happy!
Especially the part about signing contracts and getting endorsements!
"Lin, your deep collaborations with Richemont and Daimler, from the timing and the way they were announced to your choice to attend the awards ceremony during the season, are all too coincidental. I'd like to ask, is there any connection between this collaboration and your participation in the Laureus Awards?"
A reporter finally asked the question that everyone wanted to know.
They were curious; they wanted to know how Lin Tian would deal with such a sharp and unfriendly topic. They were also looking forward to seeing how Lin Tian would respond to such a clearly provocative question.
"It has absolutely nothing to do with it! I wouldn't fly nearly 20,000 kilometers just for a few endorsements."
"Money is not important to me at all; I don't care about that stuff at all."
"I participated in the Laureus Awards because I think the award is very prestigious, the organizers are very professional and sincere, and I think it is a good opportunity to promote sports."
"Besides that, I didn't ask why! It has absolutely nothing to do with superficial and vulgar reasons like money or exposure!"
"If I had to describe it, we're soulmates. We understand each other perfectly. It's like destiny told me I was meant to accept this award—it's that simple!"
Simple?
Bullshit!
The reporters below didn't believe a single word Lin Tian said.
That's outrageous! How can you lie like that with your eyes wide open? Your trip to Morocco has absolutely nothing to do with those tens of millions of dollars in profits every year?
Nobody believes that!
No way, nobody would believe that!
Isn't it said that basketball players and athletes are all straightforward and honest people?
Bullshit!
Lin Tian is not straightforward or honest at all!
This person shamelessly crossed the line.
Honestly, the reporters had considered all sorts of reactions from Lin Tian, and they had imagined all sorts of excuses he might give.
For example, directly acknowledging, indirectly acknowledging, indicating that there is a tiny connection but it is mostly a coincidence, indicating that the cooperation has been under discussion and it was only facilitated by this awards ceremony, etc.
But they really didn't expect that Lin Tian could deny it so directly and shamelessly. Lin Tian's innocent eyes were just like a 5-year-old child who stole $100 from his parents' pocket, spent $1 of it, and then put the remaining $99 back into his parents' pocket.
After their parents discover the theft, the children will innocently claim: "That dollar is gone."
At this point, Lin Tian expressed: I don't care about money. Endorsements and awards have nothing to do with each other.
How similar they are!
They're all just spouting nonsense with their eyes wide open.
The difference is that children genuinely believe they can fool their parents with what they say.
But judging from Lin Tian's arrogant demeanor, he clearly didn't think his nonsense could fool anyone.
To put it bluntly, it's shameless!
I, Lin the Great, am utterly shameless! I have no shame whatsoever!
What are you doing to me?
Although Lin Tian has the highest contract amount in the league, and could even take away more than 3000 million US dollars next season, although Lin Tian's shoe contract is the largest in history, and although the income that Lin Tian's endorsements can bring him in a year is almost astronomical, he said that money is not important, he doesn't love money, and he doesn't like money.
What can you do?
There's nothing we can do!
Regardless of the media's opinion of Lin Tian or whether they believe his nonsense, one thing is certain.
That is to say, the so-called long journey and 20,000-kilometer flight did not bring Lin Tian any debuff.
This guy is a monster!
Therefore, the headlines of the next day's newspapers were not about Lin Tian scoring 35 points for a triple-double or his game-winning block ending the Nets' hopes of victory.
The next day, many newspapers had strikingly similar front pages.
What can stop the continued eruption of the forest?
If Earthlings can't do it, what about Saiyans?
After flying 2 kilometers, Lin delivered a perfect performance; where exactly is his limit?
What other unbelievable things might Lin do? Maybe he could get 40 points even after drinking two bottles of whiskey before the game!
"Lin's limits have long surpassed their limits!"
Even if Lin flew to Namek and fought Frieza before returning to Earth, he could still score 50 points!
Is there any Earthling who can stop Lin Yao?
The speed of a leopard, the strength of a bear, the domineering presence of a tiger, the vision of an eagle, plus the cawing of a crow—that's Lin!
Lin Tian blushed when he read the news reports after the match.
What are you doing? Why are you blowing so hard?!
I, Lin, still prefer your unruly demeanor when I'm on the plane.
That's so boring; they were beaten into submission so easily.
And what kind of lunatic was that who told me to go to Namek and fight Frieza?
According to that worldview, even if Lin Da Guanren wasn't a complete weakling, he would at most be a weakling of seven or ten.
Any more than that, and that's just bragging.
As a person, one must be realistic and have self-awareness!
However, in the second game of the series, Lin Tian still revealed the effects of this ultra-long flight.
As for how it was exposed?
In the second game of the series, Lin Tian was in top form!
他前三节比赛24投14中，3分球6投3中，罚球7罚6中爆砍37分8篮板8助攻的准三双数据，率领球队以78：87的比分领先篮网队9分进入第四节！
Then, in the middle of the fourth quarter, Carter and Kidd combined for a scoring burst, turning the score around to 92-88. That's when Lin Tian made his move!
First, he made a three-pointer to stabilize the situation for the team, and then he successfully helped defend, drawing an offensive foul from Carter.
Then Lin Tian drove hard to the basket, forcing a shot over Yao Ming, scoring 2 points while also drawing Yao Ming's sixth foul of the night!
After scoring 6 consecutive points, Lin Tian successfully led his team to take the lead!
Then the Nets immediately began to double-team Lin Tian. Kidd and Kittles began to double-team Lin Tian relentlessly from the moment he crossed half-court!
Under this kind of defense, Lin Tian began to demonstrate his terrifying vision and passing ability!
Saying he got a few assists is not enough to illustrate how terrifying he is.
We have even more exaggerated ways to describe Lin Tian's freehand and relaxed style.
In the last five minutes of the fourth quarter, Kidd was caught by Lin Tian through the legs, and Kittles was caught by him twice!
On another occasion, Lin Tian forcefully passed the ball straight to the basket through the tiny space between the two players, assisting Ben Wallace for a powerful dunk!
On another occasion, Lin Tian was surrounded by Kidd and Kittles before he even crossed half-court. They wanted to launch a surprise attack to force Lin Tian to commit an 8-second violation, but before they could even get close, the basketball was already out of Lin Tian's hands!
"boom!"
That loud bang was Jordan's gift to the people of New Jersey!
98: 112!
At the end of the game, the Nets were down by a whopping 14 points!
In other words, they only scored a total of 6 points in the last half of the game, and the Pacers outscored them 6-24!
而林天的数据，也变成了43分10篮板14助攻3抢断2盖帽！
Meanwhile, during the double-teaming by Kidd and Kittles, Lin Tian incredibly did not make a single mistake!
Facing two top-tier defenders from both leagues, Lin Tian's response and handling were absolutely perfect!
Lin Tian's outburst in this match fully illustrates one thing.
In the last game, his performance was really not good, or rather, he was not at 100% peak condition.
Today's match was truly a fucking full-on performance!
Kill crazy!
Jordan's attitude during the post-game interview best illustrates Lin Tian's performance today.
"It was all expected; everything he did was exactly what we anticipated."
"I still remember the 98 Eastern Conference Finals, when Scott and I were double-teamed by him and he completely ignored us and blew us apart."
"Compared to me and Scott, what are Jason and Kittles' defenses?"
(End of this chapter)