Basketball Legend: When Pride Still Matters
Chapter 711 - 491 The Bigger Failure is
Chapter 711: Chapter 491 The Bigger Failure is Approaching (Unity) Chapter 711: Chapter 491 The Bigger Failure is Approaching (Unity) â`
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At halftime, the SuperSonics reversed their previously weak performance against the Lakers, delivering a striking in-game performance to the world.
54 to 67
The home-standing Lakers lagged behind with a 13-point deficit.
âLast time they met, the SuperSonics were without both Brandon Roy and Chris Bosh, and even with Frye scoring 64 points, they couldnât win the game. But tonight, the return of Chris Bosh has completely changed the complexion of the battle. Does this suggest that Chrisâs role in Seattle isnât as marginal as we thought?â
On ESPNâs live broadcast seat, Mike Breen tossed a professional question to his former pro partner.
Mark Jackson admitted, âChris definitely had a greater impact tonight than Brandon did.â
Jeff Van Gundy, as a former pro coach, possessed a broader perspective than Jackson.
âInterestingly, the Lakers have never seen the SuperSonics at full strength. Whether itâs the world-famous Christmas showdown, the game that ended LeBronâs six-year losing streak, or tonightâs game, the SuperSonicsâ lineup has never been complete,â Van Gundy said, âat Christmas, they were without Chris Bosh, and tonight, theyâre without Brandon Roy. Interestingly, even missing a star player, the SuperSonics still take the initiative on the court.â
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Jackson reminded, âExcept for the second game.â
âEven in the second game that ended LeBronâs six-year losing streak, Frye scored 64 points. We can say he took the initiative on the court; he just lacked supportâŚâ Van Gundy offered his viewpoint, âOnce Frye gets effective help, the rhythm of the game completely moves to the SuperSonicsâ side. This is something the Lakers need to reflect on.â
Then, Breen chimed in, âMoreover, Kevin Durant didnât perform well in the first half, and LeBronâs defense against him was effective. If he gets into his rhythm, itâll be even tougher for the Lakers.â
Van Gundy said with a meaningful smile, âThatâs something the SuperSonics need to contemplate. If Chris maintains his form, and KD comes back in the second half, the Lakers might just give away the game.â
For the Lakers fans in attendance, watching the first half was an unpleasant experience.
The team was being overpowered, and the coaching staff never came up with an effective countermeasure.
Even an outsider could see the advantage Bosh had at the power forward position.
The Lakers have two main celebrity super fans, one black and one white. The black one is the rap king âUncle Snoopâ Dogg, and the white one is the Oscar-winning actor Jack Nicholson.
They both expressed dissatisfaction with Phil Jackson for letting Bosh do as he pleased in the paint.
âDamn N-word! Just put Andrew Bynum and that Spaniard on the court together, N-word!â Snoop Dogg cursed angrily, âWhat good is a damn Spaniard, N-word! Do something for once, N-word! Weâre getting screwed by that son of a beach, Frye, N-word! Damn, donât lose to Seattle again, N-word~~~~~~~!â
Nicholson, unlike Snoop Dogg, who was ranting as if heâd gone crazy, chose to go to the aisle and trash-talk Yu Fei.
âYouâre going down tonight! Your new movie is as tasteless as your teamâs jerseys!â Nicholson yelled, âYouâll never get an Oscar!â
Yu Fei replied with a laugh, âWhat Oscar could an NBA player win?!â
Clearly, Nichols thought that because Yu Fei played a major supporting role in âIron Man 2,â he had plans for a future in Hollywood.
But Yu Feiâs foray into Marvel was just an investment to expand his influence in the future.
âYouâll definitely get this yearâs Golden Raspberry Award!â
Nicholson cursed in the aisle.
Yu Fei waved with a smile, âWish you good health; I hope youâll live to see the Lakers win another championship within your lifetime, but thatâs only if you live long enough to see me retire.â
Nicholsonâs retort also felt as if he was high: âFUCK YOU!!! My Lakers have a dozen championships; we donât need one or two more. Seattle will never compare! Even if you win three in a row, you canât compare! FUCK YOU!!!!â
In the face of such a mentally unbalanced person, Yu Fei could only wish him good health once more.
The exchange between Yu Fei and Nicholson was captured on camera.
Many reporters had already thought about how to spin their verbal showdown.
Some photographers captured Nicholsonâs desperate expression after being rattled, as well as Yu Feiâs smile.
As Yu Fei made his way down the aisle, fans on both sides waved frantically, trying to get an autograph.
Yu Fei saw someone holding a genuine rookie card from his early years.
Now, the cardâs value had skyrocketed.
Yu Fei stopped and signed his name on that card.
A player card worth thousands of dollars could double in price after acquiring the signature of its featured player.
With a simple gesture, Yu Fei made a fanâs day and then walked through the aisle with his trademark smile.
âFryeâŚâ
âOver here, Lord!!!â
âFrye, we love youâŚ!!!â
Yu Fei didnât turn back and just waved his hand, moving on.
Behind him, Durant quietly followed.
As this yearâs Western All-Star starter, Durant didnât receive such adulation on the road.
As he walked through the aisle Yu Fei had just passed, the only person who showed any reaction to him was Nicholson, who hadnât finished cursing.