Chapter 377
This failure brought a huge blow to the Los Angeles Clippers fans; many people started to sigh at the injustice of fate, and the media also started to assume: if Nowitzki hadn't been injured, Miami would never have been able to steal the victory.
It sounds like there is a self-pity emotion.
In Los Angeles, it is hard for media supporting the Lakers not to come out and kick them while they are down; they started to sigh that if Kobe hadn't been injured, it would have been the Lakers entering the Finals, and the Heat would have had no chance at all.
As if only they had the ability to represent the West to win the championship, as if the Clippers stole their championship.
This is a fallen arrogance, just like an old rich man whose family has fallen, saying some disgusting arrogant words to the cold wind.
But at this time, when the Heat's morale was at its highest, ambitiously wanting to create a miracle, when basketball media were all supporting the Heat's reversal, when even Clippers fans couldn't help but pity themselves.
Fan Xi's state is completely different.
He gave Time Warner TV a surprise.
Although this TV station will only get the right to follow the Clippers' full tracking from next season, the Clippers allowed them to film the whole process under Fan Xi's instruction. Fan Xi wants to make the last part of the Finals into a documentary.
He has absolute confidence.
Time Warner TV started to collect material in the fourth game; they filmed the scene of fans at Staples Center holding their heads and sighing, they filmed the die-hard Clippers fans sighing at the injustice of fate, they filmed Xiao Qiaodan kicking over the trash can after leaving the court, they filmed the embarrassment of the Clippers coach scratching his head.
Of course, they also filmed the Miami Big Three celebrating excitedly on the court, filmed the haughtiness of the Miami bench, filmed Wade's high spirits.
However, when their camera was allowed to enter the Clippers' locker room, they filmed a scene different from what they imagined.
Fan Xi stood in the center of the locker room and welcomed the arrival of the camera.
"Next, this camera will follow and record the whole process of us winning the championship."
Fan Xi said bluntly.
He said this, which means that except for winning the championship, he no longer has any way out.
Once the Clippers didn't win the championship, these video materials spread out, it would be a heavy blow to Fan Xi's invincible image.
So, when Fan Xi said these words, not only the staff behind the camera, but also the players in the locker room, were a bit surprised and hesitant.
Fan Xi has always been a ruthless person; he never leaves himself a way out.
But he has always demanded himself, not others.
He said to the team members: "We played very well today, thank you for everyone's efforts, rest well tomorrow, see you in the training hall the day after tomorrow."
Fan Xi is the team owner; he can announce a day off.
When Fan Xi finished speaking, he announced the end of the meeting.
Then Fan Xi went to the locker room to bathe.
After a while, reporters were allowed to enter the locker room for interviews, but most were text reporters; they took recording pens to interview Clippers players. They are carriers for players to communicate with fans; many messages will be spread through them, although in this process, it is inevitably artificially processed or added with oil and vinegar.
What the Time Warner filming staff didn't expect was that the Clippers players presented an unprecedented mental state after a large number of reporters entered.
Even Xiao Qiaodan, who had previously vented his anger on the trash can, presented a completely different mental outlook. "Lions also have times when they doze off, but lions won't doze off forever. If Miami thinks they will win consecutive games until they win the championship, I can only say they are dreaming. There is a difference between dreams and wishful thinking."
"Hehe. I know what Wade is thinking? Heh, don't think about it, no matter how beautiful the dream is, you have to face reality." Arenas was also full of sarcasm.
The taciturn Leonard was very firm in dealing with the reporters surrounding him: "I will do my best, in the next game."
And the most unexpected one is Stephen Nash.
Nash is one of the players with the most gentlemanly demeanor on this team; he rarely talks tough in his entire career, but now, he stood with Grant Hill, facing questions from local Los Angeles media. He said: "This is the closest I've been to a championship; if I can't win the championship this year, I will retire directly!"
"Me too!"
Grant Hill's echo was also exceptionally firm.
They have gambled on the pride of their entire career.
Because Fan Xi said before that this camera would record the whole process of winning the championship.
Since Fan Xi can gamble on his pride, why can't we two old guys who are about to die? Fan Xi is the sun at seven or eight o'clock, his peak is still very long, he is willing to gamble, why can't we?
At this moment, they pressed all their honor and pride on this ship that looked like it was about to sink.
They are closely aligned with Captain Jack.
Those who share the same desires will win.
The Clippers' determination was also reported.
Of course, it caused a lot of public opinion echo.
Miami media even laughed: Grant Hill and Stephen Nash should have retired at this age anyway; does it matter if they can win the championship?
It is normal for a lion to doze off, but a sheep dozing off will not affect their fate of being eaten.
Even if Leonard does his best, he can't catch up with one-third of LeBron.
Arenas's roar is like the last hiss of a lame duck before death, meaningless, increasing pity.
In the matter of mouth cannons, Miami is serious. Basketball media are also responsible; they are responsible for promoting these remarks overwhelmingly.
For a time, the atmosphere of the Finals was strange.
As if it were the Heat leading 3:1, and it was the Clippers about to fall into the abyss.
This includes many factors.
A very important factor is the fragile light and dark pride of American society.
They cannot accept that the super chosen one they launched once in fifty years is pressed to the ground and rubbed by an unknown person from the East; although the Miami Big Three were mocked by their public opinion at the beginning of their establishment, when facing the harm of outsiders, they will unite again.
This is consistent with their national character. They advocate compatibility, advocate some high-end virtues and values. But as long as you expose some breath that surpasses them, their robber nature will be exposed without reservation.
Plus the recording gate incident of Fan Xi, it is also a huge impact. Fan Xi's huge attraction makes many American men think they have lost their charm and think they have lost their sense of superiority.
All the combined factors are superimposed, causing the current one-sided situation.
The Miami Heat have become a symbol, a symbol that cannot fail.
The next day, Fan Xi appeared in the Clippers' training hall; he gave all the players a holiday, but he wouldn't give himself a holiday.
He was still crazily training his ball-handling one-stage jump shot; he didn't use this move in the fourth game; Fan Xi is a person who can hold his breath. His dagger will only be stabbed into the enemy's chest at the most critical moment, not showing off how sharp it is at an unimportant moment.
In addition, Fan Xi also strengthened the training of back-to-the-basket fadeaway.
In fact, Fan Xi's ball-handling shooting percentage has been improving, but it hasn't reached the elite level.
After getting Michael Jordan's epic-level stability talent, his shooting problem only needs time to train to solve.
What Fan Xi didn't expect was that after he practiced for half an hour, there were more players in the training hall; first Leonard walked in with his ball bag silently, then Butler, Kwame Brown, Stephen Nash, Arenas... an hour later, everyone was present.
"Hey, Jack. It's not just you who gambled on the honor of your career; we have to practice too."
Stephen Nash said to Fan Xi.
He is not a person who likes to joke, but now he is enlivening the atmosphere.
Then, Maikelbang and the others also appeared in the training hall, and the members of the coaching staff were all present.
When Fan Xi saw the silent but determined partners around him, he felt the invincible momentum burning fiercely.
"The training hall doesn't provide lunch at noon."
Fan Xi said what he most wanted to say.
Hahahaha. Happy laughter echoed in the court.
This is the most focused, most active, and most fighting training class Maikelbang has coached since he started his career; all the players... are investing in defense with all their strength, completely implementing his tactical philosophy.
As everyone knows, Maikelbang is from a defensive coach background, and he has very high requirements for defense.
And the Clippers' old players were basically leaders of various teams; Yao Ming, Nash, Carter, these were all known for strong offense and weak defense. But now, everyone is doing their best, and everyone is investing ten times the enthusiasm in defense. Although many times habitual actions will make them lose their position, strong willpower will pull them back.
Resisting the Miami Heat and winning the last victory has condensed into the biggest consensus.
This is the biggest significance of the training hall that day.
"I don't know anything about the recording gate, and I'm not interested in their new songs, although I know it sold a lot of money, it will become a global hit."
When Fan Xi was training actively, Selena accepted an interview at the Nokia Theater; this is her work schedule, and her new album will also be launched this summer, and her agency had predicted before that there would be a song collaborating with Fan Xi.
In the face of such a huge recording gate incident, it is hard for the media not to ask Selena.
Then, Selena answered so straightforwardly.
"Then, when will you and Jack record the new song? Will it be in a private recording studio?"
The reporter continued to ask.
"Screw it, I don't have the mood to care about this matter at all now. I won't disturb Jack at this time either; the most important thing now is the Finals, understand? If you are a person who truly loves Jack, you should support his career. He is facing an aggressive crisis, and those guys are taking advantage of Jack's opponent's injury and suspension, and are besieging Jack with the help of referees."
"Damn it, I really feel sick. That is the worst NBA Finals I have ever seen, and it is also the most despicable and ugly face I have ever seen."
"When Jack faces such an unfair environment, what mood do I have to record a new song with him?"
"I will definitely go to the arena to support him; I will stare at every referee; if they continue to blow the whistle randomly like the previous games, I will definitely rush up and tear their mouths apart, I walk the talk. I can not go to any arena to watch basketball, but I don't allow Jack to be treated so unfairly."
"The Miami Heat are also really pitiful; the so-called Chosen One, the so-called Flash, the so-called King of the North, the three superstars, the three so-called league signs, besieging Fan Xi alone, and still need the referee's help? Sick!!"
"Shameless!!!"
Selena fired unscrupulously.
This was unexpected by the entertainment media present; they came to check gossip, but they presided over justice invisibly.
Entertainment media and sports media are different categories.
Before, Fan Xi and the Clippers had complained about referee problems countless times, but the league and sports media didn't have much splash.
However, when Selena fired in the entertainment channel, it immediately formed a strong public opinion impact.
Those female viewers who chased in front of the TV were already very suffocated when watching the game; they gathered a big flame in their hearts, but no one vented them.
Now Selena raised her arms and shouted.
Instantly, the whole internet permeated.
Never underestimate the influence of entertainment media, never underestimate the rendering power and internet discourse power of female groups.
When NBA referees rushed to the hot search, when the video of unfair referees topped the homepage, when... countless media participated.
The NBA can no longer pretend not to see it.
Even if they are pretending to sleep, they are woken up.
Miami tried to do some public relations, and LeBron James's team was also operating.
However, women's saliva can drown them.
Once this matter came out, the league's top management was even shocked.
Some things are changing quietly.
However, there are also some conclusions that are not shaken at all. After all, as Selena said, three big superstars and three big signs besieged Fan Xi alone, and still couldn't take him down? What if they don't need the referee's help?
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