Finally, no matter how they have made great contributions to the NBA, they are worthy of our respect, both retired and active players, but what about you Stern?! Didn’t you come out and shake hands with these 50 superstars and say some heartwarming words?! It’s really too cold-blooded and too unmannerable! The smell of copper is very strong!

If Bruce made the suggestion, it would be that after everyone came on stage, Stern must bring all the senior leaders of the league to award medals to these 50 superstars and say some warm words one by one. Stern, you should take a look at what our country’s award ceremony should do. Although the environment is definitely not as good as those in the United States, the leaders of our country shook hands and awarded orders (medals) one by one and said a lot of inspiring words.

Why……

It’s so realistic for the Americans to look at “money”. It’s really hard to take out some money from the Americans!

Anyway, Bruce doesn't like this award ceremony anyway. The Champions League or the team that wins the championship also has to bring medals or play songs. There is nothing at all, and there is a bad review at the award ceremony organized by Stern!

Of course, Bruce didn't want to give Stern a suggestion, and he didn't have his own player to be included. Why should he care about those nostalgic business? He was full!

After the award ceremony of the 50 superstars, the third quarter of the All-Star Game continued to kick off.

The Eastern All-Star team has not recovered because Michael Jordan and Scott Pippen have just participated in the award ceremony of the 50 superstars, so they have not recovered yet. Besides, the Eastern Team is still 8 points ahead of the Western Team. These two have time to rest for a while, especially Michael Jordan, who ended the first half with his wonderful performance in the second quarter with the Eastern Team leading 77:69.

Michael Jordan's 27 points is the highest score in both teams, and it is indeed difficult for others to catch up.

In this way, the Eastern Conference All-Stars, arranged by head coach Phil Jackson, used half-main and half-substitute to play the third quarter with the Western Conference.

The center is still Deekenbe Mutombo, the power forward is Sean Kemp, the small forward is replaced by Christian Letterner, and Gary Payton is allowed to play the shooting guard and the point guard is Joe Dumas.

This lineup looks more important to defense. Basically, except for Sean Kemp and Christian Letterner, who have some offensive skills, Deakinbe Mutombo mainly defends the inside, while Gary Payton defends the outside, so the burden of the organization is left to Joe Dumas.

Phil Jackson wanted to strengthen his defense against the Western Conference after the start of the third quarter, because he knew that the Western Conference would definitely recover the score crazily. Although there were not many 8 points, who could guarantee that he would not be recovered in such a game? So he sent all the best players in the Eastern Conference team except Michael Jordan as soon as he started.

Here, you may also ask why not send Kevin Garnett or Alonzo Mooning. As for why this is actually very simple. If the lineup sent by Phil Jackson cannot withstand the bombing of the Western Conference as soon as he comes, then Kevin Garnett or Alonzo Mooning will be sent to death under the "bombardment tactics".

The former plays a role in consuming the opponent's physical fitness, while the latter determines the final direction of the game.

It can be said that Phil Jackson decided the order of appearance after careful consideration.

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On the other hand, Jerry Sloan actually had the same thoughts as Phil Jackson. Hakeem Olajuwon didn't have much rest for more than ten minutes outside from changing clothes to getting on the medal awarding platform. Besides, it's not hot to wear jackets. The atmosphere on the scene is so warm, no matter how hard it is, Hakeem Olajuwon has to rest for a while. Fortunately, there are only one selected as the "50 superstars" in the Western Conference All-Star starter, and there are three seats on the bench. In order to retain physical strength, Jerry Sloan decided to let these four players rest for a while before talking.

The center is temporarily replaced by Carl Malone, the power forward is Detrev Schramf, the small forward is Grant Hill, the shooting guard is Anthony Hardaway, and the point guard is John Stockton.

Detrev Schramf can play in the forward position, so it is still possible to mention him to the power forward position. However, in this way, the pressure on Karl Malone, who has become a center, will be greater in the penalty area. Not only will he defend the opponent in the interior, but he must also pull out to do a pick-and-roll task for the outside players. It is a heavy responsibility!

Of course, Jerry Sloan is basically not ready to change on the outside. Just kidding that this outside is already the best player on his side. If he changes, he will be the veterans. If the Eastern Army launches "bombardment" again, then these old guys will not be exhausted!

Besides, Carl Malone and John Stockton are now turning their heads with extreme excitement, and they are more at ease with Jerry Sloan in the West.

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After the game started, after Christian Letterner of the Eastern Conference missed the shot, the Western Conference completely took the initiative on the field. It can be seen that the outside line is indeed much stronger than the one in the Eastern Conference.

Seeing the score gradually approaching, Phil Jackson had no other choice but to arrange the Han "Big Three" to play. Glenn Rice was more sincere in admitting his mistakes, and Michael Jordan's score was indeed insurmountable. At least for Glenn Rice, it was unlikely to catch up with him. Unless you, Glenn Rice, have enough power to take action in this quarter, but does Glen Rice have it? Sure, Phil Jackson was still very confident in using Glen Rice to play the game. After all, if you have the familiarity of the "bombardment tactics", the Han team's "Big Three" will definitely take the lead.

However, Phil Jackson considered this aspect and it is indeed difficult to dispel the doubts of Bruce, who was watching the live broadcast far away from the other side of the ocean. It seems that the "big three" of his team's Han team have been playing for a long time!

In the eyes of Bruce, the "three giants" of the Han people are purely the role of playing soy sauce and clocking in and getting off work. After all, there are still many immortals in the league now. If they really make them stand firm, they will have to get the time when these immortals retire after the new century.

It's too early now. Bruce watched the Han Chinese team's "Big Three" jumping up and down on the court on TV, and muttered in his heart, "Mad, you can't rest quietly for a while, it's not good. You have to be so "chaotic" that you can only be satisfied with it."

It's no wonder that after the Han people's "Big Three" came on the court, Jerry Sloan, the head coach of the Western Conference All-Star team, arranged for young players to go up and run with them, and it depends on who can't stand it first.

So in the second half of the third quarter, the eastern and western teams had already entered the real-playing state early, so they were really playing!

Technical movements or sweat left by the body, coupled with the "crying" footsteps on the court, it is like playing in the playoffs, and you must fight for every goal!
Chapter completed!