NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 637: This "experience" is better off not having it! (No protagonist chapter)

On Friday, May 2009, 5, the Eastern Conference semifinals that just ended last night had another "funny" moment. The champion forward Artest once again backstabbed Wade.
During the regular season, Artest had some "unbelievable views". When the Heat fans saw the relevant reports, most of them just laughed and thought that the championship forward was really unique!
But in the playoffs and the semifinals, after the ESPN news broke in the morning, Heat fans were dumbfounded. Some people began to gradually understand why Chicago hated the "champion members."

In last night's Game 2, at the end of the first half, the Heat were trailing by 18 points. Wade shot 13 of 3 in the first half, and the director captured the quarrel on the bench at that time.

I thought this situation was an emotional release, but the post-game interview was beyond everyone's expectations. Artest publicly blasted Wade in the locker room:

"The argument in the first half? Wade and the coaching staff wanted me to defend Lee in the second quarter, and I refused!"

"This is not the right way to play! My experience in New York taught me that great defenders only work hard in the second half to avoid getting into foul trouble."

"I have emphasized this more than once. This is how the Knicks play. Lee fully agrees. Coach Van Gundy and Coach D'Antoni both implement this arrangement!"

"I told Wade at the time that he was the boss of the team and he had to figure out how to get through the first half, and then I would help him in the second half."

"As you can see, we were 18 points behind at halftime. I saw fear in Wade's eyes. He was afraid to face Lee. In some rounds, he even forgot the basic defensive strategy."

When ESPN played this video in its morning program, the reporters in the locker room were "stunned". This kind of scene of openly attacking teammates and the team has been rare in recent years.

Artest, who lost the game, was not depressed at all. He even looked very proud after saying this, as if he did not think he had done anything wrong. He then showed off his special text message in front of the media reporters:

"Mr. President sent us his blessing. He recognized my performance on defense!"

"The schedule is very difficult. We have to fly back to Miami overnight, but if we want to win, Wade has to rely on himself and at least make it through half the game."

"He's not special. Look at how Lee plays. In the playoffs, Lee will take the initiative to guard the core players in the backcourt. What qualifications does Wade have to make me play the way he does?"

"I have 8 rings, I won the DPOY, I know how to win games with defense, I have shared my championship experience without reservation, Wade should stand up like a man!"

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The news had not leaked out last night, but after ESPN broke the news this morning, people on social media were delighted and the related topic continued to gain popularity!
New York reporters also added fuel to the fire at this time, and many reporters updated the news on Twitter:
"Wade had a conflict with teammates on the bus"

"Wade was crying in the locker room at halftime!"

"Wade prayed for help with world peace during intermission."

These brief news reports sounded extremely realistic, as if the New York reporters were sitting on the Heat's bench and locker room. Although they looked fake, many fans actually believed them!

New York Yankees baseball star Derek Jeter also took advantage of the situation and mocked Wade via Facebook:

"I know why Wade is scared! He invited Union to Miami to watch the game. He acted like a coward in front of Lee. I will be there to cheer for New York!"

Derek Jeter is Union's ex-boyfriend. The Yankees captain is also an old scumbag who has dated Mariah Carey, Jessica Alba and others.

Unlike the dedicated Li You, Derek Jeter has a lot of gossip, but he doesn't follow the "family" route.
Wade and Derek Jeter can be considered as kindred spirits now. Baseball fans who saw the gossip were also delighted after learning about the relevant events. This is more interesting than a one-sided game!
In the afternoon, Gabrielle Union, who was still in Miami, also accepted an interview with local reporters. The actress, who has become very popular in recent years, seemed to enjoy such attention.

Not only did she generously admit that she plans to start a family with Wade, she also announced that she would go to the American Airlines Arena the day after tomorrow to cheer for her boyfriend:
"Game 3? Yes, I believe Wade will win. I hope the American Airlines Arena will burst into great energy the day after tomorrow."

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The Miami Herald has gossiped about their love life more than once, with Wade previously being bombarded by his childhood sweetheart and his divorce lawsuit also being a hot topic among fans.

Although Union is 10 years older than Wade, she has been a little wavering about this relationship. The extra attention this time has prompted her to make a formal statement, which is undoubtedly a good thing for the Flash!
As more and more related news comes out, New York fans are getting happier. Before, everyone was still feeling sorry for Iverson's departure, but now Wade has taken over the "inheritance."

G3 will be held on Saturday. Although Miami is not very close, there are still many enthusiastic New York fans who plan to watch Wade's performance in front of his girlfriend.
The Heat players who finally "returned home" had a routine video session in the morning and shooting training in the afternoon.

The atmosphere in the team was a bit weird. Artest didn't show any intention of apologizing. The championship forward insisted that he made the right decision, which made Wade feel a little embarrassed.

The two did have an argument on the bus last night, mainly because they were anxious about losing, 77:117, G2 lost another 40 points.

The Heat collapsed from the second quarter. Wade's shooting became worse and worse, and he made consecutive mistakes, eventually making 2 turnovers in a single game again.

出场34分钟，21中15，三分线外5中2，罚球9中8，40分6篮板10助攻5抢断2盖帽2失误，面对一对一防守，李佑再次碾压了对手。

"If you can keep Lee's score below 20 points in the first half, we have a chance to win! Don't look at me like that, I've been through more finals than you have in the playoffs!"

Artest, shaking his head, was naked as he sat on the sidelines and began to share his championship experience. On the other side, Wade, who had just finished shooting training, was so angry that his face turned black. He immediately said angrily:

"Don't tell me that! This is a five-man game, damn it! You have to help defend instead of just watching from the sidelines!"

"Your three-point shooting percentage is problematic. After watching the video, you should know how many counterattack opportunities we gave to our opponents because of our missed shots."

Hearing the two arguing, before Coach Spoelstra could get a word in, Artest started to speak again. Instead of admitting his mistake, he continued to refute:

"When I'm open, I'll shoot! That's my style of play. Think about how we won Game 7 in the first round. Without my three-pointer, you would have gone home to fish now!"

"You want the coach to control me? I'm telling you the secret to winning. You should thank me instead of complaining loudly here."

"You are not Li, you have no right to tell me how to play"

Although Artest was not as burly as before when he stood up, his angry face and loud shouting at Wade still scared many players.

Michael Beasley, who was holding the ball, was experiencing this kind of scene for the first time. While the two continued to argue, he whispered to Joel Anthony beside him:

"Man, has this happened before? The coach looks like he has no control over the team."

Seeing Coach Spoelstra separate the two with a red face, Joel Anthony was also experiencing such a scene for the first time, and could only respond tactfully:
“I don’t know, we didn’t win a lot last year, but the locker room was pretty good.”

As an undrafted player, Joel Anthony had no say at all and his status in the locker room was not high. Artest never even looked at him straight in the eye. In fact, he didn't like this attitude either.

Haslem was still trying to recover. Seeing the two people start to scold each other, he couldn't hold it anymore. Anger appeared on his face and he joined in:
"This is the Heat! You have to respect our locker room culture." "Shut up! Nico! Open your eyes and look around. There's not even a division championship banner! What qualifications do you have to talk to me about respect?"

Artest pointed at Haslem's face and started yelling at him, and the latter was so angry that he couldn't speak for a moment because the Heat were "really poor."

The championship forward "went crazy", and finally the appearance of Pat Riley ended the conflict. Looking at the championship coach hugging Artest and leaving, head coach Spoelstra felt a headache.

The situation in the locker room is also the fault of the head coach. He is not famous, otherwise the commentators would have started to "ridicule" him a long time ago.
David Lee, who had been watching the game, stood up at this time. Although he always played garbage time in New York in the past few years, as the first generation of "sycophant", he also learned a lot of useful knowledge from Li You:
"Hey, guys, calm down! It's dangerous to log in!"

"Losing is not terrible. In the playoffs, there is no difference between losing by 40 points and losing by 1 point. We didn't set any records. This is just a game!"

"We have to play for each other. Wade does need help. He is not Lee and can't handle everything. That's okay. James, you can participate more in assisting defense in G3."

"I know JR Smith, this guy always has some shit performances on the road, this is our chance!"

David Lee hugged James Jones as he spoke, and the two of them squeezed into the crowd. Wade, who was in a stable mood, saw that everyone was looking at him, and for a moment he could only respond:

"I'm sorry, I got too excited. David is right. We have to stick together."

Haslem wanted to say something, but David Lee didn't give him a chance. He took on the responsibility of speaking, clapped his hands and said loudly:

"We can hold a players' meeting and I'll let Mehta sit down. After all, no one wants to disappoint the fans. It's dangerous and tiring!"

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David Lee has consistently contributed 20+10 basic data in two consecutive games, playing at the level of a star player. He and Wade have a very good understanding of each other and have almost seamlessly integrated into the team.

All these performances have earned the championship forward the trust of everyone in the locker room. In the atmosphere group, Daequan Cook took the lead in responding:

"I agree with David, we should sit down and not make it difficult for the coach."

Livingston, who always kept a low profile, also spoke up. Everyone said one after another that they were willing to attend the players' meeting. David Lee, who had curly hair, smiled kindly and encouraged again:

“I believe we can overcome the difficulties.”

Noticing that his teammates were all gathered around David Lee, Wade forced a smile. When he looked at his good brother beside him, he found Haslem smiling awkwardly and was speechless for a moment.

The Heat did make the right deal. After all, Artest and David Lee are really capable, which is why their performance improved at the end of the season.

But for Wade, this deal was terrible. Marion would not share any championship experience with him, nor would he seek leadership in the locker room.

Finally, under the leadership of David Lee, the afternoon training session ended successfully, and head coach Spoelstra breathed a sigh of relief. It was the first time he had to deal with such a thing, and his prestige was not enough. Artest was completely out of control.

"Wade, you know, you have always been the tactical core of the team, but sometimes sacrifices need to be made in order to win."

“You can create more chances for David, we can’t be down by double digits at half time.”

Wade, who was held by the head coach, was stunned when he heard these words. He looked at Spoelstra for a long time without saying anything, and listened quietly to the other party's analysis. Finally, he nodded silently and made a promise:

"I know, coach, I am willing to accept any arrangement!"

Head coach Spoelstra breathed a sigh of relief. Wade was in a slump and he wanted to see the core players make some compromises. He was not opposed, which made him very relieved.

"I want to practice shooting for a while! You guys go back first."

Wade declined Haslem's invitation to dinner, said hello to everyone in the locker room and turned to leave. Seeing David Lee still sharing his championship experience, the Flash's eyes twitched slightly.

Wade felt indescribably frustrated and was furious when he returned to the training hall. He had not had a few days of peace since the two of them came to the Heat.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Wade picked up the ball and accelerated madly towards half court, using all his strength to make a one-arm dunk!
The roar of the basket echoed in the training hall. Wade still felt annoyed after landing. After saying "fuck", he remembered that he had invited Union to watch the game.

Although he appeared to be extremely tough, Wade began to feel nervous inside, and finally he could only vent his emotions during training.

Wade, who was sweating all over during the training, suddenly found that Pat Riley was standing on the sidelines without him knowing when. The man with greasy hair and wearing training clothes had no smile on his face, but just waved.

"As a team leader, I am a little disappointed with your performance!"

"You know how Magic Johnson got along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? He would get all the players to rally around him instead of arguing with the veterans."

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Pat Riley once again sent a "small essay" to share his experience with the Lakers. It seemed that he could see that Wade was not convinced. He suddenly softened his tone, looked at him seriously and said:
"If you think Meta can't fit into the team, I will make the right decision! But you have to prove yourself on the court instead of complaining to me like a child."

"Wade, we were so close to a championship, you are the future of the Heat"

O'Neal's departure had something to do with the Heat's training culture, but Wade had already fully adapted to it and was even proud of the team culture. When he heard Pat Riley's sincere words, he was immediately moved and said:

"No, I can handle this!"

When he returned home at night, the empty room made Wade feel even worse. He didn't want to watch TV, as those big mouths must be laughing at him.

Wade took out his phone and checked Twitter. He also likes to surf the Internet, but when he saw the relevant topic, he was so angry that he almost threw his phone on the spot:
"Only a real man deserves you!"

Artest and Union had a brief interaction on Twitter, and the latter's retweet of the comment sparked a heated discussion among the onlookers. The more Wade watched, the darker his expression became:

"This shit's championship experience!"

(End of this chapter)