Chapter 287 Mamba Out Mamba Out!
The two greatest NBA stars since the 21st century embraced each other for three minutes in front of tens of millions of fans behind the camera.
This precious scene was recorded by hundreds of cameras at the scene.
Then, James walked up to Lin Tian again.
He shook his head with a smile and said, "Child! You don't respect your seniors at all."
Lin Tian leaned next to James' ear and whispered: "LeBron, come to the Lakers. Together we will sweep the league."
James was startled, his expression changing.
Since returning to Cleveland in 2014, he signed a 1+1 contract with the Cavaliers.
The so-called 1+1 contract is fully guaranteed in the first year and has a player option in the second year.
After he announced the implementation of his player option last year, he signed a 1+1 contract and is considered the most free player in the entire league.
Such a contract allows James to firmly hold the initiative in his own hands, and also allows the team to spare no effort to strengthen him in order to retain him.
Therefore, according to the contract he signed with the Cavaliers last year, James can choose not to exercise the player option this year.
In that case, he will become a free agent completely!
On the same team as Lin Tian, James couldn't think of any team that could beat them.
After all, this year's Lakers team has already surpassed the Warriors' 73-win team!
Lin Tian's words moved James very much. This was not only his desire for the championship, but if he joined the Lakers, the benefits would definitely be higher than that of the Cavaliers.
But James remembered that he had promised his hometown father to bring a championship trophy to Cleveland.
After failing in the finals again, he was hesitant and confused.
Lin Tian saw what James was thinking and added another dose of surprise: "LeBron, if my prediction is accurate enough, Kevin Durant is very likely to join the Warriors this summer. Think about their lineup.
Come on! We all have to finish playing by then, and you still have more than ten days to think about it."
With that said, Lin Tian patted James on the shoulder.
The reason why he said that James still has more than ten days to consider is because before July 1, James must decide whether to implement the player option.
James nodded and continued to question other Lakers players with a solemn expression.
After watching the Cavaliers players walk into the tunnel, only the Lakers were left at Staples Center.
The staff is busy setting up the award ceremony, and reporters and photographers have already brought various equipment into the stadium to catch the players and interview them.
Lin Tian cleverly bypassed some American media and immediately found Director Zhang and Xiaoxue.
Xiaoxue's face was still stained with tears, obviously she had cried just now.
She asked excitedly: "Lin Tian! Can I hug you?"
Lin Tian was a little surprised, but nodded quickly: "Of course."
The footage of the two embracing was also seen by viewers watching the Penguin Sports live broadcast.
At this time, the popularity of Penguin Sports’ live broadcast room has reached 160 million.
"666! I have been shouting for the Lakers championship all year long! I finally got my wish! It's like a dream!"
"That man named Kobe! I sincerely hope that he can enjoy life with peace of mind after retirement and stop working so hard!"
"From elementary school to college, Kobe's name has been throughout my youth! Now that he is retiring, I, an old man, actually cried!"
"Thank you Lin Tian! This brought Kobe's career to a perfect end!"
"Kobe actually played very well without the ball. I feel like I can play for another year! Otherwise, let's not retire yet, okay?"
"Lin Tian! The strongest Chinese player in the post-Yao era! Won the championship in the first season of his career! The future is promising!"
…
Oklahoma City, inside Durant's mansion.
Seeing Lin Tian holding the FMVP trophy high on TV, Durant was filled with excitement.
However, his mood was not too bad. He turned to his agent Kleiman and said: "At least it's not the Cavaliers who won the championship. That's enough."
Compared to the Cavaliers, he naturally hopes that the Lakers can win the championship.
Rich Kleiman also nodded: "Yes! This also shows that the strength of the West is stronger than that of the East."
Durant continued: "If we were in the East! It would be us who would play the Finals with the Lakers! The Cavaliers are too good! Give us another chance to play in the tiebreaker, I even think we can easily win the Lakers! "
Rich Kleiman didn't know how to answer Durant. After all, time can't be turned back.
Durant picked up the remote control and turned off the TV, then rubbed his forehead, feeling upset: "Russell invited me to travel to the Bahamas yesterday, but I refused. I have almost never refused him before. Rich , can you understand how I feel?"
"I know, Kevin, I reminded you that if you want to join the Warriors, you will face hostility from all over the world. Are you really ready? And the most important thing is that the Lakers have already Rise up! Can you imagine the consequences if you join the Warriors and don't win a championship? That cannot be measured in money! I even think now that I can consider joining the Lakers!"
"What the hell! Do you want to kill me? I was eliminated by the Lakers! You want me to join the Lakers?"
"But don't forget! Lin is now stronger than LeBron!"
"Of course I know! But if I join the Warriors, honestly, I can't even find a reason why we can't win a championship."
"Oh! It's up to you. The legs are on your body anyway."
…
Staples Center Arena.
After Lin Tian and the others accepted a simple interview, the award podium was also set up.
NBA President Xiao Hua spoke a congratulatory mandarin and then announced that Lin Tian won the Finals MVP unanimously.
Lin Tian was filled with excitement after receiving the heavy FMVP trophy from NBA legend Bill Russell.
At this time, the person standing next to him could signal him to lift the trophy and show it, and Lin Tian quickly did so.
Winning the FMVP in the first season of his career is a feat that even Jordan has not accomplished.
Later, after he gave a speech, he left the main stage to Kobe.
Everyone knows that the protagonist tonight is Kobe Bryant.
Kobe held his youngest daughter in his arms and looked back at his entire career for the camera.
From entering the league in 1996, to the three-year purple and gold dynasty, to the departure of the Sharks, from the Lakers' low point to their rise to win the championship...
As he chatted along the way, the images he had experienced floated through his mind like a slideshow, and also flashed in the eyes of the fans.
The emotion was so deep that many fans couldn't help crying softly. What was originally a festive scene turned into extremely sad.
Kobe also had tears in his eyes. He choked up several times in his life and finally said: "What i say? Mamba out! (What else can I say? Mamba out of the hole.)"
Chapter completed!