69novels Chapter 275 Jalen Rose goes berserk! Miller gives up the starting position!
Chapter 275 Jalen Rose goes berserk! Miller gives up the starting position!
Chapter 275 Jalen Rose Goes Berserk! Miller Gives Up the Starting Position!
这场比赛，林天登场30分钟，拿下25分11次助攻5篮板4次抢断的全面数据，初来乍到的韦伯也贡献出20分11篮板5助攻的精彩表现，替补登场的卡特拿到15分5篮板3助攻，大本2分11个篮板3次盖帽。
The Pacers shot an impressive 54% from the field and 48% from three-point range! This game was a complete team victory and a signature win for the Pacers!
With their relentless attacks, endless fast breaks, and tireless ball movement in positional warfare, they created one easy scoring opportunity after another!
The Pacers' Princeton offense demonstrated terrifying effectiveness in their very first regular season game!
The only player who didn't perform well in this game was Reggie Miller. This established shooter was far below his usual standard, making only 3 of 11 shots, including 2 of 9 three-pointers, making him the least efficient player on the team.
Of course, while there weren't many similar poor performances in Miller's long career, there were always a few, and that's nothing for the Indiana and Pacers to worry about.
It's just a normal fluctuation in one's condition!
But Miller himself clearly doesn't think so.
The morning after the game, the Pacers did not schedule a practice, but Miller went to the team's training facility alone, turned on the TV, and watched the game highlights that the team's video analyst had prepared for him in advance.
His own match highlights.
Meanwhile, Miller was also holding a piece of paper with his game statistics from 6 preseason games and 1 regular season game.
Very bad.
With a 41% field goal percentage and a 36% three-point percentage, coupled with an average of just 13 points per game, these are all the lowest values of Miller's career since he became famous.
Even so, this was actually in the preseason game against the Bucks, where Miller made all 5 of his 3-point attempts and 7 of his overall shots, achieving a 100% shooting percentage, which boosted his average stats. If you remove that game, his stats would be even more appalling.
Miller is currently watching the game, trying to figure out if there's something wrong with his shooting form, release technique, or footwork. He wants to find out where his problems lie.
If a problem arises, then solve it!
After watching the video for about an hour, Miller called several trainers to help him retrieve the ball, and he began practicing his shooting.
No problems were found in the video; everything seemed normal!
But for Miller, if everything is normal yet he still puts on such a performance, then that is very abnormal!
If it's not normal, then Miller will use the most primitive method to make it normal: train! Train like crazy!
Miller's secret hard training was kept quiet. Apart from the coaching staff and himself, the team's players were unaware of it and continued to train and play as usual.
After defeating the 76ers in their first game, the Pacers continued their terrifying offensive firepower and unstoppable momentum.
In the first week, they played four games. Besides the 76ers, their opponents included the Bucks, Raptors, and Pistons. Except for the Raptors, who are a consistently bad team, the Bucks and Pistons are both aiming for 50 wins and wanting to advance to the second round or even the conference finals.
These teams were no different from the Pacers. The Pacers easily won all four games, winning by more than 20 points in each game. They basically blow out the game in the third quarter of each game, and in the last 8 minutes of the fourth quarter, the Pacers' starters were hardly seen on the court!
Why do I say almost?
Because the Raptors are an exception.
Jalen Rose's rise may be due to winning the Most Improved Player award last season, or it may be because he scored 71 points in the first two games of this season, making him the league's leading scorer for the first three days, or it may simply be because he is prone to getting carried away.
In short, Rose gave an interview to the media an hour before the game against the Pacers.
"I'll make them realize they're wrong! Letting me go and choosing a dunking idiot was the stupidest thing they ever did!"
"If I were with the Pacers last year, the Heat wouldn't have made it to Game 7! I would have beaten Miami!"
"I'm one of the top 5 swingmen in this league. Vince Carter is also very good, but I don't think he's in the top 20."
"Back then, I was ostracized by the Pacers. Lin, along with Miller, Dumars, and others, ostracized me and kicked me out of the team! Bird was a complete idiot; he actually chose a pure shooter who was about to retire and gave me up!"
"I just didn't play in a big city. If I had played in Los Angeles, I would have made the All-NBA team last year!"
"Dunks and shots are both worth 2 points. I don't like dunks because I think they're just for show. Since they're both worth 2 points, I'll choose a more practical and energy-efficient way to finish the game. I think that's why I've been able to play every game for several seasons in a row, while some people get injured when the team needs them the most."
Well, how should I put it?
They've gone berserk!
Rose went absolutely on fire tonight!
The killing was so brutal that corpses littered the ground, blood flowed like rivers, and bones piled up everywhere!
However, well, most likely the blood that flowed, the bones on the ground, and the body parts were all Ross's own.
Because it happened that very night.
Riley and Mourning from Miami, Kobe from Los Angeles, and of course Bird, Carter, Lin Tian, Miller, and others who were directly mentioned by him and were about to play against the Raptors.
These people simultaneously raised their eyebrows and released a massive amount of killing intent.
Those around them were certain of one thing—Rose's season was probably over.
So, that night, from the very beginning of the game, Lin Tian took the initiative to face Rose, applying intense pressure and defense against him from the very first round.
This high-intensity, high-pressure defense, relying on speed, body and footwork, has now become one of Lin Tian's signature defensive techniques, and some people have even been eager to give Lin Tian a few new nicknames.
"Steel gloves", "High-pressure water gun", "Exterminator".
Lin Tian didn't really like any of the nicknames, but that didn't matter. What mattered was that Ross was facing more than just Lin Tian's targeting tonight.
Bird gave the players a firm order before the game even started.
"Rose can't score more than 10 points. Tonight, the Raptors must lose by 40 points, or their training volume will increase by 20% for the next month!"
Bird's instructions were simple and easy to understand, and the Pacers players carried them out with great enthusiasm and perfect execution!
The Pacers' thugs love to bully people like this!
Rose then discovered that Lin Tian was like a hungry wolf that had spotted its prey, constantly circling around him. Even if he managed to break free from Lin Tian's defense by using multiple screens, he would still find at least two Pacers players standing around him.
Whether it's Christie or Ben, they practically only have eyes for Rose!
It's as if they only played tonight for Rose!
The first quarter saw him go 0-for-3 with 4 turnovers; the second quarter, 1-for-4 with 2 turnovers; the third quarter, 0-for-2 with 3 turnovers; and the fourth quarter...
In the fourth quarter, the Raptors dared not put Rose back on the court. This guy, who had just gained some confidence in the first two games of the season and was moving towards becoming a top-tier swingman, would really develop a psychological trauma if he continued to play.
罗斯9投1中，罚球6罚3中拿到5分3篮板3助攻，另外还有9次失误。
An absolutely nightmarish night.
As for the Pacers?
131: 80!
They exceeded expectations and won a resounding 51-point victory!
In this game, the Pacers' starters played until the end of the third quarter before going to the bench for a rest, and at the beginning of the fourth quarter, they did not use their full role player lineup to play garbage time with the Raptors as they usually do.
Carter, Buckner, Mullin, Davis, and Lewis were on the court for most of the fourth quarter.
Carter went completely berserk tonight!
Not only did he score a team-high 31 points, but he also contributed four spectacular dunks in the fourth quarter! After each dunk, he would rush to the Raptors' bench and strike his signature motorcycle pose at Rose and the rest of the Raptors to vent his frustration!
You think all I can do is dunk?
Then I'll give you guys a real treat today!
Ultimately, it wasn't Bird who thought it was enough to take Carter off the court; after all, this guy was probably the most petty person on the entire Pacers team.
Ross dared to call him an idiot, and he remembered it perfectly well!
What got Carter off the court was his complete excitement; after dunking over the Raptors' backup center, he actually started dancing in front of the Raptors' bench.
That dance move, well, it was absolutely awful.
The referee had no choice but to eject Carter from the game.
This referee's call made Bird feel that it was enough. Not that he had won enough points, but that if he continued playing, a fight might break out or some kind of on-court violence might occur.
That's why Bird immediately substituted Mullin and others, letting more peripheral players play in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter.
Tonight's Pacers won decisively, making Rose's pre-game comments seem even more foolish and ignorant.
Furthermore, given the Pacers' personalities, they will definitely not give up so easily; they will continue to use their own methods to make Rose's words and actions seem even more idiotic.
For example, at the post-game press conference, Bird first addressed reporters, saying, "I don't want to answer too many questions tonight because I'm just a stupid bird who let go of a top-five swingman in the league and picked a piece of trash who isn't even in the top 20. By the way, what stats did these two players, one in the top five and one outside the top 20, put up today?"
When asked by reporters about his performance tonight, Carter gave a rare mischievous grin and said, "As a swingman ranked outside the top 20 in the league, I think I played really well! How many guys ranked outside the top 20 can score 31 points in a single game?"
"I'm just a flashy idiot who can only dunk, nothing to brag about, absolutely nothing to brag about."
Lin Tian added, "I'm happy that Jay Chou is happy now, and I sincerely wish that he will no longer be targeted or ostracized. As for what he said, I am very sorry and disappointed, because to be honest, I used to think that we got along very well. I still remember that two years ago he told me that he was very disappointed that he was not selected for the All-Star game."
"So in the next two games, we did our best to feed him the ball, and he scored 40 points in two consecutive games. He then successfully entered the All-Star Game as a substitute. But as a result, he felt that we were targeting and excluding him. I was really heartbroken about that."
"Maybe he felt that sending him to the All-Star team was a targeted move against him."
The three guys' banter drew laughter from the reporters below, filling the entire press conference with a cheerful atmosphere.
Rose was on fire before the game, but what happened afterward?
He's been murdered to the point of madness!
At this point, everyone knew very well that Rose's nightmare had only just begun!
Because the Heat and Lakers also have games tonight, someone has come out and criticized Rose from afar.
Mourning: "I know many people think our run to the Eastern Conference Finals last year was unfair, and I know many people think we were the team that should have lost in Game 7, but I want to say this: whether we win or lose has absolutely nothing to do with some alien lizard!"
"If Lin, Reggie, or Larry said this, I wouldn't have any objection, but him? His importance to the Pacers is less than that of a brand-new washing machine, because a brand-new washing machine can make everyone on the team wear comfortable clothes, while he just cries and gets everyone's jerseys wet."
"I've looked at the schedule. We'll be facing off for the first time this season in two weeks. I'm really looking forward to it, and I'd also like to give him a piece of advice in advance: Don't come into the paint, unless you're asking for trouble!"
In Los Angeles, Kobe, looking eager, said, "I'm really looking forward to it! I'm really looking forward to competing against a top-five wing player in the league. I also want to see what kind of player is more deserving of an All-NBA selection than me. I'm really looking forward to playing against him all night! I hope he doesn't wet his pants!"
How can you offend three top teams in the league in one interview?
Jalen Rose demonstrates for you!
Regardless of how Rose performs against the Lakers and Heat later on, the Pacers have achieved tremendous victories in the first week!
林天第一周场均能够拿下23.5分10.5次助攻6篮板4抢断的漂亮数据，同时命中率高达51%，44%和91%！
With his comprehensive and efficient performance, coupled with the team's undefeated record, Lin Tian easily won the Player of the Week award for the first week, while also maintaining his lead on the MVP list!
Besides Lin Tian, Webber, as the team's new second-in-command, averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists per game, showing a brilliant and well-rounded performance. In addition, Carter, who has stepped up from the bench, has become the team's third-leading scorer, averaging 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists per game.
The Pacers' offensive trident boasts some of the league's best offensive firepower!
Of course, the Pacers weren't without their weaknesses in the first week of games.
If we had to find some flaws in the Pacers during the first week of the season, it would undoubtedly be Reggie Miller.
开赛第一周，米勒场均只有9分2篮板2助攻入帐，3分命中率更是只有34%！
Keep in mind that even in his rookie year, Miller averaged 10 points per game!
Miller has really been in a terrible state this week.
For the rest of the Pacers, it was just an ordinary week; the team's veteran was a little out of sorts and had a bad shooting night, nothing serious.
But for Miller, this poor form has actually been going on for almost a month. Since the preseason, he has been unable to make the shots he used to make easily. His body needs more preparation time to get into the game, and he has to run on the court for almost half a quarter to find a feel for the game.
Miller refused to think about why he was in such a bad state. He continued to practice silently, adding hundreds of extra shooting tasks before and after each training session, hoping to regain his shooting touch.
However, his method was clearly somewhat slow to take effect.
Because of his terrible condition, this is just the beginning!
In the following week, the Pacers won all three games again, but Miller's performance still didn't fit in with the rest of the team!
This week, Miller's scoring average rose to 13 points per game, but at a huge cost.
His field goal attempts increased by 5 compared to the first week! But he only managed 4 points per game, and his three-point shooting percentage this week was an unbelievable 29%! With that kind of shooting percentage, he can no longer be considered a shooter!
The more he missed, the more anxious Miller became, and the more anxious he became, the more he wanted to shoot!
This stubbornness and anxiety quickly turned into a reckless and frantic mode.
In Game 8 of the season, the Pacers will face the Washington Wizards on the road, a team that has only won 2 and lost 5 so far this season.
Facing a Wizards team with a poor record, a flawed system, and completely in rebuilding mode, Miller unleashed his offensive desires!
He kept shooting, using all sorts of methods, constantly moving around, looking for opportunities, then aggressively demanding the ball, and then shooting recklessly.
In the first quarter, Miller took 9 shots but only made 3, scoring 8 points.
In the second quarter, although his teammates noticed that Miller was acting strangely, neither Lin Tian nor Bird said much. They both knew how bad Miller's condition was and how much he wanted to find his form again.
In addition, Miller's irreplaceable position on the team meant that both Lin Tian and Bird believed that Miller had the right to be willful!
If he wants to vote, then let him vote wholeheartedly!
Let's see if he can regain his pre-career form!
10 out of 2!
Miller continued to shoot like crazy in this quarter, but his efficiency was declining instead of improving. He was getting worse and worse with each shot and became more and more impatient!
Because of his insane shooting and extremely low efficiency, the team was even trailing the struggling Wizards by 6 points at the end of the first half!
During halftime, the atmosphere in the locker room was somewhat oppressive; no one spoke or joked.
Everyone couldn't help but look at Miller, who was sitting in front of his locker with a towel over his head, panting heavily.
After a long pause, Miller yanked the towel off his head, looked at everyone, and said, "I played terribly in the first half. I wasted a lot of shot opportunities. I'm sorry, I played awfully, but I want to play like that in the second half! I want to get my shooting touch back, and I think the best way is to keep shooting!"
"I hope everyone will support me."
"Reggie, you'll be fine even if you don't say it. This is Indiana, and here, you're in charge!" Lin Tian patted Miller on the shoulder and said, "In the second half, our screens will be tougher, and our passes will be more accurate. Just focus on getting back into form!"
"Great! I'll screen for you, I guarantee not even a fly will get through!" Ben Wallace patted his chest with a hearty laugh, expressing his support for the team's veteran leader.
Miller didn't say much, just nodded, and then silently waited for the start of the second half.
In the second half, although both sides switched sides, their strategies remained unchanged!
The Wizards' strategy was to shoot randomly, scoring whatever they could, and if they couldn't, they'd try something else.
On the Pacers' side, the team naturally continued to create opportunities for Miller, allowing him to take as many shots as possible, and to take them as comfortably as possible.
In the third quarter, Miller's shooting touch returned significantly. He made 5 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 three-pointers, scoring 13 points in the quarter. Thanks to Miller's outburst, the Pacers finally caught up and regained the lead.
However, the score difference between the two sides remained narrow, with the Pacers leading by only 3 points at the end of the third quarter!
In the fourth quarter, Miller initially rested on the bench, while Lin Tian and Carter, the backcourt duo, along with Ben Wallace, Davis, and Christie, dominated the court!
Lin Tian and Carter's teamwork has become quite refined, getting smoother and smoother with each game!
Whether it's a drive and pass, a cut, a handoff, or an alley-oop, these two players can deliver incredibly entertaining and efficient plays! And they consistently provide moments worthy of being featured in the top ten plays.
Miller remained seated quietly on the sidelines, watching the two players go back and forth, quickly extending their lead to over 10 points.
Then, five minutes into the fourth quarter, Miller returned to the court, replacing the in-form Carter.
But as soon as Miller entered the game, the situation on the field changed once again.
Perhaps sitting for 5 minutes caused his shooting touch to drop, or perhaps his shooting touch tonight was still really not good. In any case, that 5-for-10 shooting performance in the third quarter now seems more like a flash in the pan!
Miller missed his first three shots as soon as he entered the game, while the Wizards found their rhythm and scored points with drives to the basket and shots from outside!
With both sides trading blows, the point difference quickly narrowed, and with only 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Wizards' seventh overall pick this year, Hamilton, who wasn't yet "The Masked Man," hit a mid-range jumper, helping the Wizards regain the lead!
The Wizards took a one-point lead with 40 seconds left.
Then, the Pacers still didn't call a timeout. They like to not call a timeout with the last few seconds of the game, but instead launch a surprise attack to catch their opponents off guard!
This time was no different. After receiving the ball from the baseline, Lin Tian quickly advanced, immediately attracting the defensive attention of three Wizards players. Almost all the other Pacers players were left out!
Lin Tian didn't hesitate to take credit, and made a behind-the-back pass to Miller who was following up on the left. Miller also made a swift and decisive three-pointer!
"Bang!"
Unfortunately, that desperate three-pointer that chased down the defender missed!
Not only did he miss, the Wizards passed the ball to Hamilton again. This rookie was not afraid of the veteran at all. After a series of crossover dribbles, he drove into the mid-range and made a pull-up jump shot!
"Whoosh!"
The point difference between the two sides has widened to 3 points!
There are only 10 seconds left in the game!
At this moment, Bird finally called a timeout!
"Reggie, do you still dare to throw?" On the bench, before Bird could even give instructions, Lin Tian asked Miller directly.
Miller only managed 25 points on 10-of-33 shooting tonight!
"I dare to throw, I want to throw! But I'll listen to you guys!" Miller didn't hesitate or show any fear, even though his offensive efficiency tonight was terrible, he was not afraid at all.
"Then Reggie will shoot. I'll create space for him. I believe Reggie's bad luck tonight is over. From now on, he'll definitely make the shot!"
"Then Reggie!" Bird nodded, and then quickly started drawing on his tactical board.
One minute later, the entire Pacers team stepped onto the court. Christie inbounded the ball from the sideline, and Lin Tian, Carter, Miller, and Ben Wallace lined up in a row, waiting for the referee to blow the whistle so they could start running immediately!
"Beep beep!"
After the whistle blew, the entire Pacers team started running at top speed. Lin Tian's running direction was exactly opposite to Bird's position. Obviously, Lin Tian's purpose was to help Miller create space and give him a chance to deliver a fatal blow!
His goal was indeed achieved, because no matter who scored the most points or took the most shots on the Pacers tonight, as long as Lin Tian started running, the opponents would definitely chase him closely and try every means to prevent him from receiving the ball.
This is the terrifying restraining power Lin Tian possesses now!
Although Miller was also being guarded by Hamilton, after Ben Wallace set a screen for him, he immediately moved to the side to receive the ball and, with the help of Wallace's screen, successfully got a shooting opportunity.
With a fleeting open shot, Miller, just like before in his career, didn't hesitate and took the shot decisively!
"Bang!"
But then came another missed shot. Miller's shot was clearly off target, even ridiculously off target. The basketball barely touched the rim before bouncing far away.
Howard leaped high, snatched the basketball into his arms, and threw it towards the frontcourt. Strickland sprinted ahead, grabbed the ball first, and then ran quickly towards the corner of the court. Just as Lin Tian finally caught up with him and was about to foul him, the final whistle blew.
The match is over!
After a seven-game winning streak to start the season, the Pacers suffered a shock defeat to the Washington Wizards, one of the league's worst teams!
The biggest reason for the Pacers' loss tonight was undoubtedly Miller. Although he scored a team-high 25 points, he took a total of 34 shots, including 0-for-5 in the fourth quarter, scoring no points. This included two crucial shots in the last 30 seconds that could have saved the team from defeat, both of which missed!
After the game, Miller didn't say much, but instead represented the team at the press conference.
"Reggie, we've all noticed that you've been in terrible form since the start of the season. This might be the worst two weeks of your career. Do you have anything to say about that?"
"No, I played terribly. Just like you said, this has been the worst two weeks of my life. I've never been this bad." Miller has always been outspoken about his poor performance.
"Your undefeated streak was broken by the Wizards tonight. Who is responsible for tonight's game?"
"I, without a doubt, me."
"You were taking a lot of shots tonight, your desire to shoot was completely unlike your usual self. Is there something wrong in the Pacers' locker room? Are you trying to solidify your position in the locker room with a great performance?"
"A ridiculous and stupid question. Of course, I admit I do want a perfect performance to change my recent bad situation and rebuild my confidence." Miller was very dismissive of the reporter's question.
"But before you ask questions, can you at least watch the game? It's true that many of my shots were mindless and bad choices, but didn't you see that all my teammates were desperately screening for me, working tirelessly to set up the ball for me, and getting it to me every time I reached for it?"
"You call this a locker room problem? Then what do you mean by a locker room without a problem? Huh?"
"My teammates knew I needed a great performance to regain my form and confidence, and they immediately gave their all, including two chances to win the game. They all chose to believe in me, and it was my fault for not repaying their trust and for missing two shots in a row!"
"But there's one thing I think you're right about: our team definitely needs some changes. We're not at our best right now. Our current roster and rotation are problematic, and we need to make some changes."
Miller paused slightly, then licked his lips and let out a long breath before continuing, "I feel like I've been playing too much. I should start from the bench and find my form there first."
"This is my honest feeling right now. My form and performance on the court are far inferior to Vince's. I should give way to Vince. Regarding this matter..."
"We've never considered this matter, nor have we ever had any internal discussions about it," Bird interrupted Miller, saying to the reporter, "I have very clear thoughts about our roster rotation and tactical system. Perhaps we'll consider this issue in the future."
"But now is not the time to talk about this. Reggie isn't feeling well tonight, so I think we'll stop here for tonight. Thank you everyone."
After Bird finished speaking, he forcefully pulled Miller up, not allowing him to explain further, and dragged him out of the press conference.
"Larry, why are you stopping me? I'm absolutely right, I really shouldn't be starting anymore! Clinging to the starting position selfishly at a time like this, preventing the team from performing at 100%, is incredibly stupid and despicable!"
"I only want to make Indiana better, not myself better."
"It's just a temporary issue with your form. It's not to the point where we need to change the lineup." Bird didn't turn around and said directly, "If you practice more, your touch will come back."
"It's gone, it'll never come back." Miller suddenly stopped and looked at Bird, saying, "My wrist, I thought it would recover very easily, like Ewing, but it's gone."
"My shooting rhythm, footwork, timing, and shooting form are all fine, everything is fine, but I just can't make the shots. I can't make the shots that I used to be able to make. I know where the problem is, and I think you all know where the problem is, but we are all unwilling to admit it."
"We can take another look, there's no need to rush." Bird sighed. He knew Miller was right, and he knew that Miller's suggestion was the best way to make the team better, but Bird was unusually more emotional than rational at the moment.
"Let's wait at least another two weeks. Maybe your touch will come back?"
"It's not coming back. It's been a month already." Miller still shook his head firmly. "It's not a problem with my touch, it's a problem with me. My wrist has become stiffer than before. It just can't rotate to the angle I used to be able to. It just won't obey me when I shoot."
"We all know that some injuries are irreversible once they happen. I didn't want to admit it. I thought that training at a much higher intensity than before would allow me to regain my form. But honestly, we have to accept this fact. The injuries I suffered last season mean I can't go back."
"Moreover, and more importantly, we need to renew Vince's contract in two years. Even if we can match any contract offered to him, we all understand which is more beneficial for the team: making him happy to renew his contract or taking a trip and then reaching an agreement."
"If he becomes a free agent, countless teams will offer Vince a max contract, and many will promise him the so-called leader position, unlimited shooting opportunities, and the tactical status of the first draft pick. And what about us? If we can't even give him a starting position, why should we keep him?"
"Rules? Rules are reliable, but I don't want to rely on that stuff. I trust the bond between brothers more."
"But that's too early," Bird couldn't help but say. "There are still two whole seasons left! There's absolutely no need for us to rush things."
"It's necessary," Miller said anxiously. "If he were on another team, he could be the team's leader and an All-Star player. But here he's playing sixth man. It's fine for a month or two, but what about in the long run? Being overshadowed by an old guy who's far inferior to him?"
"Can Vince really hold out for two years?"
Miller's words completely silenced Bird.
Because he knew that Miller was right, absolutely right.
But no matter what he did, he couldn't bring himself to say yes.
Ultimately, Bird was a former player, and he was a completely different kind of person from those formally trained managers.
Bird didn't speak, and the two of them remained silent for the next three minutes. After walking quietly to the locker room door, they both sighed and then pushed open the door.
Carter was the first to rush over, looking at Miller and saying, "Reggie, I heard what you just said, and I think you're talking nonsense! Utter nonsense! You're the foundation and soul of this team, and I'd be willing to be your backup for life!"
"I don't want to start; you're the Pacers' permanent starting shooting guard!"
Christie added, "Even if Vince really needs to start, it should be me who gives up the starting spot. I'm the worst one among us!"
Ben replied in a muffled voice, "I'm willing to give way too! Vince and I are actually about the same height. If I shave my head, I'll only be..."
"Shut up, Ben!" Lin Tian kicked Ben in the butt and said, "Who do you want to play center? Reggie or me? We'll give you our lives, okay?"
Lin Tian's words caused a burst of laughter in the locker room. Miller looked at his teammates, and this emotional man couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat, almost bursting into tears.
Bird, after Carter's words, made up his mind. He clapped his hands and announced loudly, "Reggie and I just discussed this in the tunnel, and we've reached an agreement: starting from the next game, Vince will be the starter!"
"As for what comes next, we will make adjustments based on everyone's condition and the situation of the game."
Bird's words brought the matter to a final conclusion.
"But actually I..." Carter was about to speak again when Lin Tian had already wrapped his arms around his neck.
"Alright, we only need one guy on our team who likes to talk back to Larry, that's enough. We don't need a second one, so it's settled. Stop talking nonsense. You deserve it. And you're buying us dinner tonight to celebrate starting!"
(End of this chapter)