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We have reached the penultimate round of the regular season, but the competition is still very fierce. This is probably why the NBA is so popular.

In the West, no one is safe except the Warriors and the Mavericks, who just won 72 games.

The Rockets and Clippers are fighting hard for third place in the Western Conference, and third to seventh are also competing hard to avoid strong enemies. In eighth place, it is still unclear who can catch the last train of the playoffs between the Pelicans and Thunder.

In contrast, the situation in the east is much gentler. The rankings of the top five in the Eastern Conference have been completely fixed. The outcome of the last two games will not have any impact on the top five in the Eastern Conference.

Eighth in the Eastern Conference, the Nets, Pacers and Heat are still fighting for the last playoff ticket. Of course, the fiercest competition in the East still comes from the Bucks and Celtics. After all, no team is willing to face the Cavaliers in the first round!

The current competition is directly related to their fate in the playoffs. Although the Bucks and Celtics are not aiming for a championship, there is no doubt that neither Kidd nor Stevens is the kind of person who is willing to just come to the playoffs for a formality.

"If I win tomorrow's game, don't blame me. After all, you still have one more chance to break the record." When talking to Yiyang on the phone, Stevens had a faint smile on his face.

"Rick said that everyone will take turns in the last game, so tomorrow is our last chance to break the record. Unfortunately Brad, it seems that we will inevitably have a big battle." On the other end of the phone, Yiyang's voice sounded very excited. . Stevens even felt that Yiyang's voice was exactly the same as when they were about to play in the NCAA finals.

Anticipation, excitement, excitement... Brad shook his head, but unfortunately, he and Yiyang were now on opposite sides.

"Don't take it lightly, because you know I won't let you win easily."

"Don't worry Brad, if there's any coach in this league that I have to be extra careful about, it's you. Get some rest and see you tomorrow at North Shore Garden."

"See you at North Shore Gardens, man."

After hanging up the phone, Stevens didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Yiyang is so serious, tomorrow's game will definitely be very difficult for the Celtics. But Yiyang's enthusiasm before the playoffs made Stevens very happy.

I looked at the clock in the office and saw that it was already eight o'clock in the evening. Stevens rubbed his temples. It was time to leave work and go home to spend time with his wife and children.

Stevens picked up his briefcase and walked out of the office. The Celtics' head coach's office, like the Mavericks, is set up in the training facility. As soon as the office door opens, it is the team training ground.

Celtics practice ended at 5:30 p.m., but when Stevens walked out, the lights were still bright in the training ground. A figure was still shooting baskets on the training ground. Stevens smiled. Who else could it be besides him?

He has a strong body, tattoos covering both arms, a determined expression, sweating profusely and his iconic height of 1.75 meters.

Isaiah Thomas, the guy who put the Celtics in the playoff ranks from outside the playoffs.

"Isaiah, it's time to rest!" Stevens looked at the 1.75-meter-long never-ending back, as if he saw Yiyang who also always stayed on the training ground until night.

"Boss!" Thomas heard the shout, stopped what he was doing, smiled and nodded to Stevens.

"Have you been practicing shooting?" Stevens simply sat on the bench on the sidelines and chatted with Thomas.

"No, I just did some strength training. You know, with my body shape, if I don't have enough strength, it will be difficult to adapt to the game."

"You are already strong enough Thomas, you still need to pay attention to rest. Go back early, tomorrow will be a tough battle."

"Yes, a tough battle. Tomorrow, I will face off against the greatest star of this era.

"The greatest star Thomas calls is Yiyang.

In fact, Thomas is not the only one calling him that now. The title of "the greatest star of this era" has been mentioned by more and more people.

"Haha, is he the greatest star of this era..." Stevens lowered his head and smiled. At first, he only thought that Yiyang could play in the NBA. But to be honest, Yiyang's current achievements have completely exceeded Stevens' expectations.

"How did you train him in the first place?" At this time, Thomas simply sat down next to Stevens. "I heard that he was unknown before he went to college."

"Really, even I didn't know if he was going to make it. You know, it was more of a gamble. I gave him the only basketball scholarship I had in an attempt to add an unknown player to the mix. Next, he launched an attack on the NCAA championship. At that time, the whole world said that Brad Stevens was crazy. He actually went to find a guy with yellow skin. As a result, the guy was very smart and hard-working. I imagined it would be even more diligent." When he mentioned the word "diligence", Stevens turned to look at Thomas Jr. beside him.

"To be honest, my training is not important. What is important is that he is willing to work hard. Then, we won the NCAA championship. And it only took one year to reach the top three in the draft!"

"It sounds very similar to now. I still remember that some media said that Brad Stevens was crazy. He actually wanted a guy who was only 1.75 meters tall." Thomas smiled self-deprecatingly.

175. For basketball players, this number generally refers to weight. In the NBA, there are many athletes weighing 175 pounds. But if the height is only 175cm, there are not many examples. Not to mention a person who is 1.75 meters tall playing in the NBA, even in the NCAA, you will rarely see such a short player!

Facts have proved that Thomas's road to the NBA is indeed very bumpy. In 2011, this guy was drafted with the last pick. But this does not mean that Thomas has a smooth journey. Obviously, this guy's ambition is not just to make a living in the NBA.

But in the end, his abilities failed to impress the Kings and the Suns. Thomas was kicked around like a ball, and eventually ended up being traded to the Boston Celtics.

When he learned that he was traded, he was very angry because even though he didn't fit in with the Suns, the Suns were ranked 7th or 8th in the Western Conference. Boston traded away Rondo, traded away Jeff Green, and traded away many players. They are rebuilding. So when he learned he was being traded to the Celtics, Thomas thought to himself, "Oh, I'm going to a rebuilding team again and my confidence is at a low point."

Then, Thomas looked it up and the Celtics were just one game away from the playoffs!

At this point, all the unhappiness in Thomas's heart was gone, because this was just an opportunity to prove his ability! Thomas is determined to lead the Celtics into the playoffs!

"Thomas is going to play a big role on this team, and we're going to take advantage of his ability and get this team into the playoffs. He's an underrated player, always has been. But in Boston, he's going to find his niche." And use your abilities."

Thomas still remembers what Stevens said to reporters on the first day he joined the team. In the first game at the North Shore Garden Arena, wearing Celtics players, he could feel the energy. When you put on the Celtics jersey, you have to give 110% every night because there is so much history and glory behind it. And, of course, Stevens' belief in himself.

The results of it? In the end, he and Stevens, who were ridiculed by the media, really brought the Celtics into the playoffs.

"Hahahaha, don't tell me, the media always say the same thing. So, we can definitely create miracles. The Mavericks, who have won 72 games, are not invincible."

Hearing Stevens speak, Thomas recovered from his daze. He has never had such a feeling, such a feeling that he is willing to go through fire and water for a coach and is willing to play under him for the rest of his life!

"I will do my best, even if my opponent is the same." Thomas looked ahead with a serious attitude.

Stevens patted Thomas' leg and stood up. These guys are indeed the same as Yiyang. They are all guys who don’t know the heights of the world, but can really create miracles!

"Go home and rest early. Tomorrow's game will not be easy. Goodbye, Isaiah."

"Goodbye, boss."

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