Mountain Peak System: a Path to NBA-Chapter 578 - 192: Everyone Has a Reason They Can’t Lose, A Gift from Fate!
Since the Stone Buddha crossed the ocean, this is the third consecutive year the Celtics have reached the NBA Finals.
Before the finals began, ESPN columnist Tim Bontemps took a special look back at the Celtics' campaign in the finals over the past two years.
In the 07/08 season, the newly formed Celtics Big Three were defeated by the Supersonic in the finals by a score of two to four, unfortunately becoming the background for the new Western aristocracy reaching the pinnacle.
In the 08/09 season, after a grueling seven-game series against the Lakers, the Celtics could only watch as their arch-rivals, led by Kobe, completed their revival.
"The Celtics are undoubtedly the most tragic team in the NBA in recent years."
Bontemps said, "This is their third consecutive trip to the finals, and if they fail to win the championship, they will become the 'No. 1 losers' for three consecutive years."
Without a doubt...
When they stand once again on the finals stage...
This Celtics team, led by Duncan, Pierce, and Carter, desires a championship trophy more than ever before to avoid becoming the top losers once again.
Even if they will face the 75-win Warriors in the finals.
"We have come this far with a thirst for the championship."
Pierce said before the Celtics set off for Oakland, "No matter who the opponent is, we will defeat them and bring back that damned O'Brien trophy for the fans who have always supported us!"
The Celtics long to break their recent runner-up curse with a championship.
And what about the Warriors?
As always, if the Warriors can't win the championship this year, no matter how brilliant their regular-season performance, they will become the biggest joke in NBA history.
June 3, 2010.
This is the day of the first game of the 09/10 NBA Finals.
The entire basketball world's attention was focused on Oracle Arena on this night.
Even the handsome David Beckham, who could pose a certain threat to Qin Yue's charisma, only received a few seconds of close-up.
Because when all those well-known Hollywood stars, sports stars, and high-society figures gathered, there were too many big names to give special shots to.
On TNT TV Station, during the pre-game warm-up segment, Kenny Smith asked, "Charles, what do you think of Shaquille O'Neal joining us next season, who said this is a finals he wishes both sides could lose?"
This season, after ending his farewell tour with the Knicks, O'Neal had ended his career one year earlier than Qin Yue remembered.
It was a very wise decision.
Because in his final year, by leading the Knicks back to the playoffs, O'Neal had barely salvaged some of his historical standing, which had long been crushed by Qin Yue, so if not now, then when?
O'Neal knew very well that if he didn't retire gracefully now, future generations of fans would only remember Qin Yue repeatedly outplaying him on the court.
However, even though he had decided to take his commentary talents to TNT TV Station...
Duncan and Qin Yue remained thorns in O'Neal's side.
After all, before Duncan's career was set in stone, as long as the Stone Buddha could win another championship, he would surpass O'Neal in championship count.
O'Neal did not want to see that happen.
But more than Duncan potentially winning a fourth title, O'Neal didn't want to see that bastard Qin Yue lead the Warriors to the championship with unstoppable momentum and further solidify his throne.
Yes, if possible, O'Neal truly wished Duncan and Qin Yue, the pair of disciples, could perish together on the court.
"Shaq is being too petty."
Barkley sharply critiqued O'Neal's view, "As a predecessor, he shouldn't be upset because the juniors have shown stronger dominance. Look at me, I never worry about young people surpassing me. I only hope they continue to challenge the peak."
In truth, if possible, Barkley even wished Qin Yue would surpass Jordan today.
Because in that way, the widely recognized Barkley successor would push the pseudo-god who stole six championship rings to second place in history.
What, you ask who recognizes him?
Of course, it's Qin Yue himself!
"I never believed I would become the next Michael Jordan."
Before the finals began, Qin Yue, once again compared to Jordan, said, "I have always firmly believed I am the most special one."
Then, when asked by reporters which predecessor's style was relatively close to his own, Qin Yue said, "You know, since college, I've been imitating Charles Barkley's play, and Oscar Robertson has helped me become the most versatile NBA player in history.
So in my view, my style is probably similar to a taller version of Charles Barkley plus Oscar Robertson."
Qin Yue's interview sent Barkley into ecstasy.
Especially when Qin Yue, remaining true to himself, expressed...
that since college, he had been imitating Barkley's play, Barkley immediately made a decision in his heart.
Charles Barkley's remaining days will be devoted to defending Qin Yue's title as history's number one!
Any expert or journalist who tries to twist facts and believes Jordan can be compared with Qin Yue will become an enemy that Barkley must defeat and utterly destroy!
What kind of crap is Jordan?
Just asking, does he even deserve to carry the shoes for the honorable Barkley's successor?
