The G6 game will be held on the 13th, and there will be three days to make adjustments, which is relatively good for both players.
The league also hopes that the games will be more exciting, so the schedule is not too compact.
On the morning of the 12th, a president's meeting was held at the NBA headquarters in New York to discuss some issues.
Yesterday, some senior executives made several suggestions to President David Stern, such as canceling illegal defense, allowing zone defense, such as expanding the three-second zone, such as restricting the use of slashing tactics, etc. Some people also proposed canceling the anti-isolation singles rule.
, Stern didn’t sleep much last night and had been thinking about related issues.
The starting point for him to consider the problem is not to introduce certain rules to restrict a certain person, but whether these promulgated rules are conducive to the development of the alliance and whether they are conducive to the balance of the alliance.
Through relevant channels, the relevant content of the league meeting was quickly known to the media, and then spread, triggering a big discussion between the media and league players.
This is what the league hopes to see, and executives also hope that every rule introduced by the league will receive support from more people.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the Knicks arrived in Los Angeles.
"We will never give up! There is no word give up in my dictionary."
At a press conference held in the hotel, Jordan expressed his attitude towards the G6 game when facing questions from the media.
"I will prove myself to Old K that this is not his time alone."
O'Neal roared like a big black bear facing a life-or-death crisis.
The Knicks' dual-core attitude inside and outside revealed to everyone that the G6 game will be the Knicks' last stand.
Zhang Lili, who attended the press conference, said to Su Qun: "The Lakers must not be careless. If they are careless, they will definitely lose Jingzhou."
"If the Knicks are allowed to regain the match point and reach the tiebreaker, their morale will definitely explode. The Lakers really can't lose the G6 game." Su Qun nodded.
That night, a group of people in Lao Wang's family were also discussing these issues.
Dameng said: "If the three-second zone is really expanded, it will be bad news for the inside players. It will be further away from the basket and the offensive distance will be longer. The offensive efficiency will decrease. At the same time, the defensive area will also increase, and the defensive efficiency will also decrease.
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Glider smiled: "For outside players, the increase in the area of the penalty area will increase their breakthrough space. More breakthrough points will make the game more exciting. I think the league will consider this."
Lightning said: "I think if the inside and outside lines cooperate well, using breakout tactics is not a bad thing for the inside players. The breakthrough space for the outside lines will increase, and the same is true for the inside lines. They will have more space to advance.
Cut in."
Lao Wang couldn't help but nodded and said: "Yes, we need to defend a larger penalty area, and the attacking team's inside will have more space to cut in. If the opponent is O'Neal and Jordan, then the cooperation between them will be even more terrifying."
Pippen said: "To really expand the penalty area, you will definitely need inside players with stronger athletic ability. I think this is not good news for Old K and O'Neal. With greater weight and more movement, more energy must be consumed.
Physical fitness.
In addition, because of the existence of defensive three seconds and offensive three seconds, slow-moving insiders, including those veterans, will run back and forth between the basket and outside the penalty area, consuming more physical energy."
Lao Wang couldn't help but nod. Expanding the three-second zone would be more unfriendly to veterans and large-tonnage insiders like them.
His mobility is good now, but what about when his form declines in a few years?
However, when his condition declines in a few years, the league may make some changes, and it's hard to say.
Lightning smiled and said: "I think the zone defense will have certain restrictions on Old K, and there will also be higher requirements for the outside passing ability.
In addition, the expansion of the penalty area has compressed the area for mid-range shots, and outsiders with weaker breakthrough and pull-up jump shooting abilities may choose to increase their three-point shots."
Everyone nodded, and Lao Wang had to agree with this.
Lei Gong said: "I think it is more beneficial to O'Neal to limit the tactic of killing people. Old K is not afraid of this tactic."
Dameng said: "This is a tactic that is beneficial to the inside. It is better to make free throws from the outside."
Having said this, he glanced at Dayao and said with a smile: "Except for Yao."
"Ha ha……"
Everyone laughed, and Dayao himself laughed.
"At least cancel the anti-isolation singles rule. I think this is what the Knicks proposed. They dream of releasing Jordan's singles ability." Pippen said.
Lightning shook his head and said: "I'm afraid this won't pass. If this rule is cancelled, it will be more beneficial to Old K. His ability in low singles is definitely the best in the history of the league, and Jordan can't even compare to him."
Dameng also nodded and said: "There is no anti-isolation rule. Old K will be alone on the wing in low singles, and others will move to the other wing. His nearly two-point hook will defeat all opponents."
At this time, Lei Gong said: "I can't tell, what if we expand the three-second zone at the same time? Now the hook attack area of old K only reaches the three-second zone, and it won't work any further. In other words, even if the anti-isolation singles rule is cancelled,
It doesn’t do him much good either.”
At this point, he asked: "Old K, how are you using your mid-range hook? I think the arc of your hook is still very good, not very flat. You should be able to shoot from mid-range!"
Lao Wang shook his head and said: "It's not accurate. If the three-second zone is really expanded and I can't hit it, my efficiency will definitely drop."
Dameng slapped his thigh and said: "Then you are in trouble. The alliance also wants to restrict you now, and maybe it will really modify the three-second zone."
"After analyzing it this way, I think the anti-isolation rule is really possible to be cancelled. And if zone defense is allowed, double-teaming can be done in advance. The anti-isolation singles rule seems to be of no use," Pippen said.
At this time, Zhang Lili said: "Tie Jun, did you pay attention to the Knicks' press conference today? Jordan's leadership skills are so strong that their morale did not have any major problems.
Jordan and O'Neal's statements were not tough, but decisive. I saw their determination to burn the boat, so you have to be careful."
Lao Wang nodded and said: "I will be careful."
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On the 13th, the G6 game day.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, David Stern and several league executives arrived in Los Angeles, and Bass and West went to the airport to greet them.
Everyone in the league is very satisfied with this finals series. The viewership of the last game has exceeded a record-breaking 60 million. After five games, the ticket revenue and on-site advertising revenue alone have made the league and the two teams
Combined, the team made at least $200 million.
"Jerry, after the Finals and before the draft, the league will vote on some matters. I want to hear your opinion before that."
After getting in the car, a smiling Stern said to Jerry Buss politely.
"David, it's my pleasure."
Bass nodded. As a team owner, of course he knew these things. The league should introduce some rules to balance the damage caused to the league by Old K because of his power.
At half past six, the Great Western Forum Arena was already packed and the atmosphere was extremely lively.
At the entrance of the player tunnel, a championship trophy has been placed there. If the Lakers win it tonight, they will win the trophy.
But from the bottom of their hearts, everyone in the league, whether it's the top management, other team owners, or even the players, all hope to reach the tiebreaker this time.
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There is no other reason but profit. Reaching the tiebreaker is profitable for everyone.
Even the Lakers can earn tens of millions more in ticket and advertising revenue by playing in the tiebreaker as long as they win the championship.
Of course, the Lakers, from the boss to the management to the players, still hope to win the championship tonight. The entire Great Western Forum Arena has made all preparations to celebrate the championship, because it is really too dangerous to play in the tiebreaker.
I can't even predict the consequences.
At seven o'clock, Barkley ran to the locker room for an interview before the live broadcast, and took the cameraman to the visiting team's locker room first.
Originally, interviews were not allowed at this time, but he used personal connections to gain access to the Knicks' locker room.
The last time Jordan fell out with him, he later caught up and apologized, but Jordan forgave him.
"Michael, the game is about to start, are you looking forward to it?" he asked.
Jordan leaned against the closet while the staff tied a bandage on him. He glanced at Barkley and uttered: "Charles, do you think I will be afraid of failure?"
Buckley thought for a while and said: "You used to be young and not afraid of failure, but now that you are 35 years old, are you still not afraid of failure?"
"Of course not, never!" Jordan said, staring at Barkley.
Buckley wanted to look away, but held back and asked again: "Michael, do you think this is the era of old K's behemoth?"
With a swish, O'Neill's eyes immediately moved over.
Jordan stared at Barkley, as if he didn't intend to answer the question.
Barkley really couldn't stand Jordan's burning gaze, so he looked away for a moment, and then looked at Jordan again.
But unfortunately, Jordan did not answer this question in the end.
Barkley knows very well that Jordan is still not willing to give in. If he wins against Old K this time, he may be willing to admit that this is the era of Old K. After all, he is already old. After playing this year, no one knows his status next year.
He might retire the year after next.
However, the current media has basically concluded that Jordan's flying era has passed, the position of the number one active player already belongs to Old K, and now is the era of Old K.
Therefore, he believes that Jordan's unwillingness is just a kind of persistence as the overlord of the era. Once Jordan wins the old K this year, this persistence will have no basis. It will be like letting out in one breath. Jordan is very
You may choose to retire directly.
He believes that Jordan will never have the idea of starting a dynasty again, and that he can beat Old K once in the finals. This should be Jordan's most practical idea and goal now.
But he still asked the question and said rather tactfully: "Michael, if you win this time, will you choose to retire?"
Jordan couldn't help but feel confused. If he won, would he choose to retire?
When Barkley saw Jordan's look, he knew that he was right. Jordan had lost his pursuit of the dynasty in his heart. If it were the previous Jordan, would there be a second answer at this time?
He wisely did not ask any more questions, and Jordan did not answer. Then he turned his gun and asked O'Neal: "Shaq, are you ready to face old K again?"
O'Neal swallowed dryly and nodded: "I'm ready, I'm going to tear him apart tonight."
"How many pieces are you going to tear him into?" Buckley asked with a smile.
"Tear him into as many pieces as you can, and I will grind him with my teeth."
The funny O'Neal opened his mouth wide, bit Barkley violently, and then made a fierce expression of grinding his teeth.
"Ha ha……"
Barkley laughed and felt that O'Neal was really suitable for participating in some funny talk shows.
However, can O'Neal like this really tear old K into pieces?
However, O'Neal's morale seems to be okay, and it's not bad at all. The two teams will have a good fight tonight.
Then he took the cameraman to the home team's locker room, and happened to meet Zhang Lili and Su Qun, who also took the cameraman with them.
"Hey, Zhang Su."
"Hey, Charles."
The three of them are very familiar with each other, especially Zhang Lili and Barkley. They have been dealing with each other since the Suns. Until now, they often bump into each other at Lao Wang's home before the finals, and they immediately greet each other warmly.
"Zhang, Charles, five minutes, it's almost warm-up time." Assistant coach Kurt Rambis reminded.
"OK."
Several people responded and entered the locker room.
"Coming."
Lao Wang greeted.
"Old K, O'Neal said he would tear you into pieces." Barkley shouted immediately.
"Charles, where did you go just now?" Zhang Lili asked.
"Yes, I'll go there first." Buckley smiled.
Lao Wang said: "This guy O'Neal is very suitable for comedy. He is very talented in comedy, and he is also very serious in comedy."
"Haha..." The locker room burst into laughter.
"Old K, I feel that if Michael beats you this time, he might choose to retire. How about you let him win once?" Barkley said with a smile.
"Aren't you afraid that they will beat you to death here?" Lao Wang pointed at Richmond and Chris Mullin with his chin.
Barkley turned around and saw that several veterans were staring at him with knife-like eyes. He couldn't help shrinking his neck and said quickly: "It's a joke, it's a joke. Don't mind me. I just want to find a gimmick to suck it on during the live broadcast later."
A wave of attention.”
Lao Wang said at this time: "Last time I heard someone say that if Jordan fails again, he may choose to retire. Now you say this again, that is, whether he loses or wins, he may choose to retire?"
Barkley shook his head and said: "I think my idea is right. If he loses, he will not retire. He will not be willing to do so. Winning you once is his only goal and his biggest obsession now."
Lao Wang nodded thoughtfully. With Jordan's paranoia and pride, he really wouldn't choose to retire after losing.
At 7:30, both sides announced their starting lineup.
Knicks: O'Neal, Oakley, Dale Ellis, Jordan, Charlie Ward
Lakers: Wang Tiejun, Danny Fortson, Rick Fox, Richmond, Kobe Bryant
At 7:40, the starting players of both teams came to the tunnel and prepared to play.
Looking at the O'Brien Cup outside, Jordan took a deep breath, stared hard at it, and then looked away.
Lao Wang stared at the championship trophy and his eyes lit up.
Both of them need this trophy to prove themselves. Jordan needs to use it to break. He faced the fallacy of old K that one loses two, three loses and four. Lao Wang needs it to prove that the Lakers' decision to trade Duncan to the Big Dream is
Correct.
"Shh!"
When Jordan came on the court and walked past the trophy, there were extremely loud boos in the Great Western Forum Arena.
Lakers fans were willing to spit out their lungs in order to win the 12th championship. Many of them were Jordan fans. At this time, they also booed Jordan without mercy.
"King! king! king..."
When Lao Wang came on the stage, countless Lakers fans cheered wildly.
Lao Wang waved to the fans, then high-fived his teammates and management, and shook hands with David Stern.
He looked at the auditorium and saw that there were a large number of Chinese people holding many signs in Chinese, some with his name and nickname written on them, some with words such as championship, and some even holding five-star red flags.
The on-site host ran over and asked him if he wanted to say a few words to the fans. He took the microphone, signaled that the scene was quiet, and said loudly: "Everyone, my teammates and I are ready to win the championship. Are you ready?"
Is it done?"
"Grand champion! Grand champion! Grand champion..."
This sentence was like igniting a volcano, and endless magma spewed out. In an instant, the Great Western Forum Arena was flooded with soaring adrenaline.