Chapter 600
There is no doubt that if Xie Kai leads the Grizzlies to win the championship this season, he will also become a part of the team's history and become the first Asian player to win the championship as a core.
——Xie Kai will naturally not be moved by this kind of glory!
The game has reached the finals, and the players' desire for championships has also risen to another level. It doesn't matter at all about the outcome of the finals, this may seem too hypocritical. Standing on this stage is just to win!
Judging from the odds offered by major American institutions, the majority of those who support the Heat are still supporting the Heat, but the advantage is not so obvious. Obviously, judging from the lineup of the two teams, the Grizzlies are indeed the opponent the Heat is least willing to meet.
Why can the Pacers play 7 games with the Heat? Isn’t it mainly 3 points? First, they have a center guarding the frame (Gao Yuanyuan); second, they have excellent team defense (top 5 in the regular season league defense); third, they have a counterattack to James (Pickup).
But what are the grizzlies? Almost all the grizzlies owned by pedestrians, and some of the grizzlies do not have them.
Compared with the Pacers, the only disadvantage may be that they are in the small forward position. Prince is still a little old, and whether it is on both offense and defense, they are not as good as Pauli, who is beginning to enter his peak period.
But then again, the old prince can spend all his energy on the defensive end to consume LeBron, but Paulo still needs to keep his strength on the offensive end, so at least in terms of defense, the gap between the two is not that big.
Therefore, the Grizzlies should be considered an enhanced version of the Pacers! For defense, the Grizzlies are the first in the regular season league and are ranked first in the playoffs so far, whether it is limiting the opponent's scoring or defensive efficiency; they also have a center guarding the frame, and they are more comprehensive and outstanding than Gao Yuanyuan (White Bear); the inside has a low-post killer, which can make Haslem and Bo Yibang difficult (Black Bear); the outside super scorer with strong organizational ability (Xie Kai); the league's top outside defender, the winner of a series of consecutive matches - Tony Allen.
Even with the depth of the bench, the Grizzlies are not inferior to the Pacers, so those who question the Heat's defending the title are often considered based on the situation of the two teams' lineups.
Of course, basketball games are not about playing electronic games or competing with paper lineups. After all, many situations cannot be reflected, such as experience in the finals, such as superstar effect, hunger for winning the championship, etc. Of course, there is also home court advantage!
If the Eastern Conference Final tiebreak is not played at the American Airlines Center Arena, the Heat may not be able to cross the Pacers.
The Grizzlies have no home advantage, which is one of their disadvantages, but they are not as big as they imagined. Because they are a team that is very good at playing away games, especially their core Xie Kai, who is like a "away killer". Their biggest disadvantage against the Heat should be in terms of experience in the finals. Only Old Prince and Tony Allen have experience in the finals. And these two are not core members of the team. The team's core members Shuangxiong and Xie Kai are both junior brothers in the finals.
But there is a first time in everything. Even Brother Chu may not necessarily conquer the gun early, and veterans may not necessarily be able to fight a protracted battle.
Since the Grizzlies have no home advantage, the finals G1 will be held at the American Airlines Center Arena in Miami. G1 will be held on the evening of June 7, and the Grizzlies and their group have already arrived in Miami for adaptive training early on June 5.
Miami is the second largest city in Florida, the largest city in the South Florida metropolitan area, with a population of more than 5.59 million. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States, the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern United States, and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Miami is also an international metropolis, and is the headquarters of many companies, banks and TV stations. It is also a melting pot of culture, so it is sometimes called the "capital of America."
It has a warm and humid tropical climate, and only occasionally encounters cold weather in winter. It is worth mentioning that Miami is the warmest city in the country in winter.
Xie Kai came here to sigh why in the summer of 2010, when LeBron recruited Bosh, who was still the Dragon King in the free market, Bosh would say, "I want to play with you, but not in Cleveland."
Compared to Cleveland, a small city in the decline industrial belt in central Ohio, Miami is indeed a super city. So it’s not all because the Cavaliers are not charming enough, and the city’s magnitude is not enough! It is true that the league has a salary cap limit, and big cities cannot ignore the salary limit and buy superstars wanting to go by themselves, but they can’t resist the big fish wanting to go!
Ignoring the environment and talking about comparisons is actually a kind of hooliganism.
Xie Kai called Kobe on the evening of June 6.
After the two of them politely greeted each other, Xie Kai talked about the serious matter.
"Kobe, is there any difference between the finals and the division finals?" Xie Kai asked.
Kobe smiled and said, "There is no difference, but the opponent is a team from the East."
"Oh, I'm the first time I've played in the finals, so I want to ask you about the finals." Xie Kai told the truth, he was indeed a little unfamiliar with the finals. His teammates Old Prince and Tony Allen have experience in the finals, but the experience of these two are far from Kobebe, and the task of role players in the finals is.
Kobe said the truth: "You don't have to worry about being nervous. Even LeBron will be nervous when playing in the finals. Do your best to defeat your opponent and give everything you have. You will find that the finals are actually no different from ordinary series!"
Kobe's words reminded Xie Kai. Instead of worrying about how to play in the finals, it is more appropriate to focus on himself. He will play every goal with all his might, do his best to defend every round, and do his best. Shouldn't this be the case?
Kobe's words made Xie Kai gain a lot, and then he hung up the phone to Westbrook. Westbrook was still recovering from his injuries. He told Xie Kai that they lost in the finals last year, and he was very dissatisfied and hoped that his brother would avenge him.
Xie Kai naturally agreed, not to mention avenging Westbrook, even if he realized his dream, he wanted to win the championship.
James said in an interview with reporters: "Memphis is a very strong team. They have excellent inside lines and defense is also one of the best in the league. Kane is a very good player. He is very smart and can find open teammates on the court in time and can also attack himself. I am looking forward to fighting such an opponent."
James still has a high evaluation of Xie Kai. Of course, he has a high EQ and never criticizes anyone in public.
Chapter completed!