you are all star

Chapter 314 Entering the playoffs for the first time

After that night, Neil was no longer alone in the arena. There was a smiling, happy follower in the empty arena. Neil made a shot, applauded him if he scored, and encouraged him when he failed. The one who picked up the ball for him, the one who bought him water when he was thirsty.

With Lavender's company, Neil no longer feels so lonely and desolate, and after practicing every day, he doesn't feel the same kind of burnout as before.

During the time Lavender was with Neil, Neil was in good condition every day in practice, and the state of the game was getting better every game.

Under the leadership of him and KG, the team's record ranks higher and higher, from the fifth position in the West to the second position in the West.

Recently, the progress of the Wolves has been remarkable, and at the same time, Neil's progress has also been remarkable. Many people in the outside world spread such words: "The Timberwolves resisted the doubts and recruited the so-called 'parallel importers'" It’s a very sensible view and approach, and there are still a few chances for this No. [-] prospect, but there is still a long, long way to go, and this alliance is not easy to mess with.”

After such words from the outside world reached Neil, Neil felt that their words were both an encouragement and a warning to him. He responded to the outside world, and he will continue on this road, regardless No matter what you will face, you will definitely grit your teeth and keep moving forward.

Neil's answer happened to be what the outside world wanted to hear. Hearing his pertinent answer, the outside world felt that Neil played well and had a superstar style. He became a real superstar.

As a result, many outside media and advertising companies tried to find Neil to shoot commercials, but Neil thought that if his strength was too weak to withstand high-intensity competitions, no matter how many commercials and publicity he played, it would be zero. If you have time to think about publicity and advertising, it is better to use those time to practice the ball well, exercise your body, improve your skills and physical strength, so that you can be worth it just around the corner.

Therefore, Neil declined all good intentions from the outside world and devoted himself to training and competitions. His decision also won strong support from his family and friends, because they also felt the same way. Excessive publicity and advertising, even if he is famous, If you can't show your real strength, it will be short-lived in the end.

Neil's decision involved the interests of many media and advertising companies. They came with good intentions, but Neil politely and cruelly rejected them. They were very upset and wanted to ruin Neil's reputation again. Bad, let him fall into a situation where he can play without the ball again.

Fortunately, before they even released their gossip and tirade, they were discovered by the Timberwolves boss who was lurking in various media agencies and advertising companies, and told the boss. After the boss got the news, let the people lurking in media agencies and advertising companies People immediately brought the material defaming Neil to the headquarters, and then the boss called to report the case, suing the media organization and advertising company in the name of defamation.

Since the boss personally came forward to resolve the matter, the matter was nipped in the bud before it spread, and Neil was lucky to escape.

However, the boss kept the relevant insiders tight-lipped about all this, so Neil was completely unaware of this matter. The reason why the boss did this was because he was afraid that this matter would affect Neil and thus affect his performance.

The boss treats a player like this, God sees it, and it also gave him an unexpected surprise. Neil played better every game, and the team's regular season record is basically locked in the second place in the Western Conference, because , They only have two games in the regular season, and the difference between them and No.3 is four games. Even if they don't win a game, the Wolves will undoubtedly lock in the second place in the Western Conference, but they can't win a game, that's impossible of.

When the coaches and players thought that the regular season was over in only two games, they were both excited and excited.

Why are they so excited and excited?On the one hand, it is because one-third of the Wolves players have never touched the playoff floor, including Neil. Therefore, this playoff is extremely important to them; On the one hand, the coach and KG told many players who joined the Timberwolves this year that they have entered the playoffs for three consecutive years, and they have won more than half of their games.

Therefore, for the current Timberwolves, if they win the next two games one by one, then they will break the regular season win record in team history.

Based on wanting to win the honor of breaking the record, it is necessary to make a final impact on the last two battles and draw a perfect ending for it.

Both the coach and the owner are extremely eager to win the last two games and draw a perfect end to this year's regular season, but their desire alone is not enough, and the players must express their views and firmly believe that they can play well in the final Only two games.

So it is extremely important to find KG, Neal and the players to talk to.

After the boss and the coach had such a plan, they immediately called all the players together in the arena, and then said what they wanted to say to all the players before the last two battles tomorrow, so that the players would clearly understand their intentions. Responsibility, and the burden on their shoulders, they understand what they should do.

They came to the target center arena, and when all the players were present, the coach combined the boss and his views to the players: "Everyone, seeing that the regular season is coming to an end, I think you must be the same as me. Excited and thrilled, but we have two more games to go, so I will work hard with you to win the last two games and put a perfect end to this year's regular season."

"Coach, it's okay. In fact, we think so too." KG, Neil and his teammates looked at the boss present and the coach who was conveying hope to them and replied.

"I'm really happy to see you with such a mental outlook. Whatever you do, you have a beginning and an end." Hearing their answers like that, the coach continued with a smile.

"Coach, it's because of your good pointing and teaching that we have the understanding we have today."

"Okay, let's cheer for the two games tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, strive for a complete victory in both games, and draw a perfect end to this year's regular season."

"Come on, come on! Win both battles."

The sonorous and forceful response of the players echoed in the ears of the smiling boss and the coach with a kind smile, and could not dissipate for a long time. The boss and coach nodded and smiled in relief.

Thinking of the upcoming playoffs, every player is full of motivation and strength. They firmly believe that they will be able to win both games, because the last two teams they will face are marginal teams in the league. not big.

Because the biggest enemy of man is himself, as long as he defeats himself, he will become invincible, and the players of the Wolves beat themselves before the start of the last two games, and gave themselves courage and confidence. With a big victory over their opponents, they successfully advanced to the playoffs with the second record in the Western Conference. For Neal, these are the two most important games in his life. He scored 20+ in both games, leading the team The big victory over the opponent marked a perfect end to this year's playoffs, completed the agreement with the boss and the coach, won both games, broke the regular season record in team history, and advanced to the playoffs.

It was the first time Neal entered the playoffs in his career. He, his parents, and Lavender were very, very happy. He made it through hard work and became a new hero in Minnesota that is worth remembering forever.

(End of this chapter)