The invincible kryptonite of basketball

If they played a group of chickens before advancing to the finals, then the Spurs will not be able to get up, and the hope of winning will be very small.

We must know that the Spurs played so well against the Heat last year, which has a lot to do with the anxiety they played against the Thunder before.

Now that the Thunder are eliminated, the Lakers are the best replacements.

After all, a healthy F4, although a bit older, still has strength.

The game between the Clippers and the Lakers is still playing, but it is estimated that there are still a few days left.

The Spurs don't need to run away because they have home court advantage, they can train with peace of mind in San Antonio.

As soon as he sat down in the locker room at the end of the day's training, Tang Tian received a text message.

It's from the league office.

"Tang Tian, ​​congratulations on becoming the NBA's best defensive player in the 2012~2013 season. You can choose the following ways to receive: 645. We will deliver it to the team; [-]. Award it during home games; [-]. Go to the league headquarters to collect it. : "Olympic Tower" Building, [-] Fifth Avenue, New York."

This kind of text message is already very familiar to Tang Tian, ​​the difference is the content.

Best Defensive Player!

It was really hit by Popovich, Tang Tianzhen became the best defensive player.

"Oh! I know! I know!"

Not a while after Tang Tian received the text message, Ginobili shouted in the locker room.

Just now the alliance announced the news.

唐天获得了121张第一选票中的60张选票，以30%的高得票率，力压小加索尔（13%）和詹姆斯（9%），成功当选了2012~2013赛季的NBA最佳防守球员！

Since statistics are available, the fifth best perimeter defensive player in history!

This time, his name has been clearly imprinted in the history of the NBA!

"I knew you could do it, Best Defensive Player!"

Ginobili shouted and walked towards Tang Tian, ​​and the others followed suit before realizing it.

Tang Tian's performance and statistics this season are very eye-catching, and he deserves to be selected as the best defensive player.

It's just that because outside players have a low probability of winning awards, they were a little worried before.

Now that the results are out, their worries are completely unnecessary.

Moreover, 30% of the votes is considered relatively high, and it is very difficult to be an outside line.

"Don, tonight's lunch, no, you have covered all the dinner."

At this moment, Dio came over and put his shoulder on him and said.

"No problem, it must."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

There was a wave of small celebrations in the locker room.

After the celebration was over, Tang Tian asked Carl to book a restaurant for him to eat, and then took out his mobile phone to reply to the alliance.

He will choose to hold the award ceremony at home, which is the opening of the first game of the next round of the series.

The main reason for choosing to be at that point is naturally to boost the morale of the team.

Time flies, and a few days pass in a blink of an eye.

The first round of the NBA playoffs has all been played, and all of them are within 6 games.

Except for the Heat and Spurs who have already advanced.

In the East, the Bulls went straight to 2-2 and eliminated the Nets 4-2.

Jimmy Butler had an eye-catching performance in the series. While he was defending against Joe Johnson, he also averaged 12 points per game, which is a significant improvement.

The Nets were more embarrassed. He spent money on a super lineup, but was eliminated in the first round in the end.

The Pacers beat the Hawks 4-2, and Lance Stephenson's growth made up for the team's only flaw, making them look competitive.

The Knicks also successfully eliminated the aging Celtics 4-2.

After playing a surprising regular season, Anthony has the opportunity to once again lead the team and James in the playoffs to start a brother basketball duel.

In the west, the Thunder lost to the Grizzlies 1-4 and were unfortunately out.

Westbrook's absence was the main reason for the Thunder's loss.

The Grizzlies have also become the only team to achieve both a black seven and a black eight since the implementation of the 7-game 4-win system.

In the remaining two matchups, the Warriors also achieved a black six and successfully overthrew the Nuggets.

The Lakers also lost two straight sets, achieved Black Friday, eliminated the Clippers 4-2, and advanced to the Western Conference semifinals.

Except for the Spurs, the other three teams in the upper half of the Western Conference all encountered dark horses...

Popovich's open mouth is really poisonous.

With the technology of the first round of playoffs, the matchup between the East and West semifinals will also be released.

In the east, the Heat will compete with the Bulls, and the Pacers will face the Knicks.

In the west, the Warriors will play against the Grizzlies, while the Spurs will face the challenge of the Lakers.

Among these four matchups, the Spurs and Lakers are the most attractive matchups.

One is the defending champion, while the other has a poor record in the regular season, but the lineup is also a championship configuration.

On paper alone, this is really about to stage Mars hitting the earth.

On May 5, just one day after the end of the series between the Lakers and the Clippers, the entire Lakers team flew to San Antonio one day earlier.

The Lakers arranged the team's daily shooting drill in the afternoon.

Coach D'Antoni seems to be in a very good mood.

Since the team traded for Livingston and CJ Miles, the team's rotation has finally been complete, and the running and bombing he wanted has finally started.

And in the first round, they also eliminated the Clippers, the most important rival in the same city.

This performance is enough for him to stay with the Lakers.

Kobe also seemed to be in a very good mood. After he followed Tang Tian's advice, he played more efficiently than before.

The Lakers' record has improved, but his numbers haven't dropped much.

After training, Bryant was soon surrounded by swarms of reporters.

"Last year, the Lakers lost to the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. Now they are going to usher in a stronger Spurs. Does the team have confidence?"

"Of course, we are also stronger than last year."

"Don just won the player of the week, and you will play against him in the next game. What do you think? We know that you did not perform very well against him during the regular season." The reporter went on asked.

"Maybe I should learn Popovich's way of speaking, and I stand on the court and watch?"

Kobe was really in a good mood, and this answer amused the reporters.

"Okay, just kidding, Don has played really well this season, and he deserves that (best defensive player), but for me, the stronger the defensive player, the better I am in the game. excited."

Kobe always looked so confident.

Chapter 376 Branch Hei Tangtian (Fourth Update!)

A day later, the ATT Arena was full of seats.

The game has entered the Western Conference semifinals, and the opponent is the F4 Lakers. It is comparable to a finals-level matchup. Fans are naturally willing to come to the scene.

Unlike the previous regular season matches, Kobe came over to say hello to Tang Tian as usual, but this time it was not an afternoon call, but a real greeting.

It can be seen that his mentality is completely different from that time.

This is also completely reasonable. In the NBA, winning is the solution to all problems.

Before the start of the game, an awards ceremony was added to the scene.

Stern did not come to the scene. The one who presented Tang Tian with the best defensive player trophy was Adam Silver, the vice president of the league.

Xiao Hua was not shown on the scene, and Xiao Hua's complexion was actually not good at this time.

Once again, Stern completely ignored his suggestion and insisted on giving Tang Tian the best defensive player.

However, he has learned to be good now, and after knowing that protesting is useless, he has begun to bear it.

Anyway, Stern has made it clear before that he will announce his retirement time after the end of this season, and he will be in charge in two years.

When the light hit, Xiao Hua squeezed out a smile on his face.

He can still do a lot of work on the scene.

"Congratulations."

Xiao Hua handed the trophy to Tang Tian.

Tang Tian took the trophy, seeing Xiao Hua's forced smile, his heart didn't fluctuate.

Xiao Hua didn't like him too much, he already felt it when the championship ring was awarded in the season opener.

But what can I do if I don’t have a cold?It's not giving me an award!

At least until Stern retires, you have to hold back if you are unhappy.

As for what will happen afterwards, it is not certain.

After Tang Tian got the trophy, he was above his head, and there was a deafening cheer at the scene.

Just as Tang Tian expected, he chose to accept the award at this time, which was a huge boost to the morale of the fans and the team.

Because it is the best defensive player, this is a relatively big award, and Tang Tian has to give an acceptance speech.

"First of all, I should thank all the fans who support me. The reason why I can play on this field is because of your support and encouragement."

Tang Tian's words drew bursts of cheers from the fans.

It's really rare to put the fans first.

"Then I have to thank my coach, Gregg Popovich, if he hadn't been canvassing for me in the press conference, I definitely wouldn't have gotten so many votes."

When he said this, the audience roared with laughter.

Popovich couldn't help laughing too.

Tang Tian's soliciting votes refers to what Popovich joked when he hit consecutive mini five-doubles at the beginning of the season.

Now that the word has come true, Popovich probably doesn't know what it feels like in his heart.

"Then I would like to thank my opponents. Only a good offensive player can lead to a good defense. Everyone of them is worthy of respect. If it is not for them, I cannot get this honor."

Tang Tian paused when he said this, and then looked at the Lakers' half court.

"Especially Kobe, he's one of the greatest shooting guards ever."

When Tang Tian said this, the scene immediately distributed some lights to Kobe who was on the Lakers bench.

There was a commotion among the fans at the scene, what Tang Tian said was wrong!This is about to start a fight with the Lakers, but he specifically praises the opponent?

"Because of his greatness, every time he hits the iron, it adds an extra point to me in the selection."

Tang Tian's next words instantly silenced the scene, and then burst into cheers and whistles.

It turns out that the previous sentence was foreshadowing!

Tang Tian is Kehei!

Kobe froze for a moment when he finished listening, and then he couldn't help laughing.

His smile now is the same as when Irving said the number one loser in the All-Star Game.

Later, when he played against the Cavaliers, he blasted Irving clean.

Tang Tian then thanked his family, team management, and coaching staff.

After his speech, the award ceremony ended.

After a brief warm-up, the opening ceremony followed.