Chapter 571: Controversy: Who will be the FMVP for the Lakers!

Post-game press conference.

Lawrence Frank sighed: "We Nets didn't lose to the Bulls, but lost to 'Prediction Master' Su Yan alone.

Although Su Yan is an undrafted player, he has already played at the level of a superstar.

Not an ordinary superstar.

But a top-tier superstar in the league, possessing both unsolvable individual ability and... the ability to lead the team to win.

He is only in his first year.

He is already extremely powerful; I have no idea what height he will reach if he grows for a few more years.

At least.

As of now, he must be the 'strongest undrafted player in history,' and he is fully worthy of the title 'Jordan's successor.'

He is even the 'current first shooting guard' who is above the 'Four Great Shooting Guards' in this league!!!"

Frank is the opposing coach.

When he gives Su Yan such a high evaluation, it means... Su Yan really used his super-model strength to completely convince his opponent.

Around the same time.

Arco Arena.

The G4 battle between the Kings and the Spurs also followed.

Returning home, the Kings' combat power was full, their touch was continuously hot, the Spurs' defense was very strong, but they had clearly defended very well.

The defenders were not out of position.

But Peja, Bibby, and other players were still able to throw the basketball into the basket, so there was no way, no way at all.

"Stone Buddha" Duncan.

24 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 4 blocks in the whole game, shooting percentage as high as 60%, and only one turnover in the whole game.

Performed steadily and efficiently.

It's just... the Kings' firepower was really too fierce.

The Spurs couldn't hold on and lost the game again in the end.

Kings 3:1 Spurs.

Facing the defending champion, the Kings took the match point first, which made the Kings fans excited and dancing; everyone was too looking forward to this year's Kings.

Soaring into the sky.

Winning the championship.

And this year is indeed the year the Kings have the most opportunity.

The next night.

The Palace of Auburn Hills.

The G4 of the Pistons and Pacers also sounded.

Returning home, the Pistons, with more brutal defense in the last game, pressed the Pacers to play and won the game somewhat strongly.

What about tonight?!

Taking advantage of the Pacers' slightly declining road form, they played more violently and barbarically, making the Pacers increasingly unable to handle it.

2 consecutive breaks at home.

Pistons 3:1 Pacers; after losing one game first, they took three games in a row, taking the match point first, putting great pressure on the Pacers.

The Pacers were already hanging by a thread.

Immediately following.

Target Center.

The Timberwolves vs. Lakers semifinal G4 also started.

The Timberwolves, trailing 0:3, thinking about how the "Madman" ruined the whole team, looking at the terrifying combat power of the opponent's "luxury four giants."

Everyone had no fighting spirit.

Tonight... they were destined to lose the game.

But after all, it was home court; the dejected side couldn't be shown in front of their own fans, even if they couldn't see hope, they had to treat it seriously.

Coach Flip Saunders gave some chicken soup for the soul.

Although it couldn't change the fact of losing the series, and might not even change the situation of being swept out tonight.

At least.

Everyone finally decided to go all out in the game.

What was the result?!

The Timberwolves played seriously, but the Lakers still used absolute crushing strength, with a big victory, beating the Timberwolves into huskies, easily taking the game.

【Lakers 4:0 Timberwolves】.

The Lakers became the second team after the Bulls to sweep their opponents and advance in the division semifinals.

And as the Lakers swept their opponents for two consecutive rounds with destructive strength, fans were also hotly discussing a topic.

What?

If the Lakers win the championship this year, then... who should the FMVP be given to?

The reason for such a debate lies in the "three-peat" period from 2000-2002, when the "OK combination" exerted their power together.

But the FMVP was all given to "Big Shark" O'Neal.

Of course.

At that point in time, even if Kobe performed well, it was indisputable that the FMVP was given to O'Neal; his dominance was phenomenal.

However.

It's different now.

The current Kobe's personal offense and personal scoring ability are no longer inferior to Kobe's, and to a certain extent... even stronger than O'Neal's.

Then if they win the championship.

It's hard to say who must get it; it depends on the performance of the two throughout the playoffs, which is why there is such a topic.

"Uh... it should be Kobe, right? 'Shark' three-peated, three-peated FMVP, and then gradually started tanking after creating the dynasty.

Enough.

Basketball career is almost perfect.

His performance this season is not as good as Kobe's, so if they win the championship, I think the FMVP should be given to the Little Flying Warrior this time."

"That's not necessarily true; don't look at O'Neal usually being sloppy; when he gets serious, he is still at the 'giant' level under the basket."

"Oh yeah, others are just no longer at their peak, but it doesn't mean they don't have dominance; he is still the most dominant center in this league."

Even.

He is still the only one."

"But Kobe's performance in the playoffs this year is obviously better than O'Neal's; it feels to me that he has been dominating the game."

"Fart, O'Neal played badly? Not at all, I even think... O'Neal is still the most steady player on the Lakers."

"Don't argue, don't argue, let the data speak."

"Let me talk about the data of the two 'OK' players in the two series.

First round vs. Nuggets.

O'Neal average: 17.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.5 steals, 3.2 blocks, two-point shooting percentage 52.5%.

Kobe average: 26.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.8 steals, 0.2 blocks, two-point shooting percentage: 38.8%, three-point shooting percentage: 21.4%.

Second round vs. Timberwolves.

O'Neal average: 23.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.2 steals, 4.8 blocks, two-point shooting percentage: 63.5%.

Kobe average: 28.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.2 blocks, two-point shooting percentage: 45.8%, three-point shooting percentage: 33.3%.