The Godfather of Basketball

During the offseason, Tang Tian went to the league headquarters in New York to receive his best general manager trophy.

He became the first head coach in NBA history to receive the award.

League officials also specially held a press conference for him at the headquarters, and President Stern also attended.

Holding a round trophy with a piece of transparent glass in the middle, Tang Tian's first sentence made the reporters laugh.

"I think the league should change the trophy next time, it makes me kind of look in the mirror, but I'm a man."

Stern on the side also laughed, Tang Tian always likes to play tricks from time to time.

"Thank you for the affirmation of the league, thank you Mr. Gilbert for giving me the opportunity, and thank the Cavaliers management for their efforts. Of course, I would also like to thank my assistant Keith Jones. He is such an excellent person. Working with him has been the luckiest thing.”

Later, at the press conference, Tang Tian also answered the reporters' questions one after another. Most of them were about the general manager's daily routine, such as trading motivations, team planning and so on.

Tang Tian has accumulated a lot of experience in the first season, and he is also fluent in answering questions.

"I think some people should be disappointed, but sorry, reality is reality."

At the end of the press conference, when the reporter asked Tang Tian if he had anything else to say, Tang Tian said directly.

He doesn't like to cover up, since it has been done, of course he has to put it on and force it.

This sentence immediately ushered in an uproar.

According to a person familiar with the situation, Anji was furious in the general manager's office and directly smashed all the antiques he had collected for more than ten years.

After finishing the press conference, Tang Tian rushed back to Boston.

Winning the first game is a good start, but the Celtics have always been known for their tenacity, and the series will definitely not end so easily.

The good news is that Wallace is younger after all, and his physical condition is not as bad as that of O'Neal. Although he played for a long time in the first game, he did not show any physical reaction.

In this case, it means that in the second game, the Cavaliers are still full of ruffians.

After a day's rest, the second game of the series between the two sides continued in Boston.

In this game, the Big Three of the Celtics played very well and took the initiative in the opening game.

However, after Wallace's emotional mobilization and James' leadership, the Cavaliers scrambled to catch up. In the first quarter, they tied the score abruptly.

Momentum, in such a high-intensity game, played an unimaginable role.

But at this moment, the Celtics unleashed their ultimate weapon.

Wallace was fouled by Glenn Davis and Perkins back and forth, and he fell directly to the ground, and Davis sat on Wallace.

"Roaring Tianzun" covered his shoulders with pain, and finally the team doctor went straight to the stretcher.

Tang Tian was completely enraged. If it wasn't for Casey and Cassel holding him back desperately, he would have already rushed forward to punch Davis and Perkins twice.

Davis was blown out for a second-degree flagrant foul, and Perkins also received a first-degree flagrant foul.

But the trend of the game has also undergone a qualitative change.

Whether it was Anderson or Frye who was replaced, they all looked very immature in this kind of game, and the Cavaliers finally lost with regret.

Worse than the loss, Wallace was seated by Davis on his already twisted arm, the shoulder ligaments were ruptured, and he was directly reimbursed for the season.

At the press conference after the game, Tang Tian was furious.

"Dirty! A disgrace to basketball! They don't deserve to be in this league!"

This time Tang Tian did not receive a ticket from the league, and the league also imposed an additional one-game suspension on Davis.

However, Wallace's injury has been irreparable.

Even if Tang Tian had honor points, he couldn't use them.

If the ligament is ruptured, it will be fine for two days, and he is afraid that he will be dragged away for research.

After a two-day break, the teams moved to Cleveland.

Garnett has an obvious advantage at the fourth position, and Anderson can attack, but there are too many problems on the defensive end, and Garnett has too many disadvantages.

The Cavaliers worked hard and lost the game 91-103 in the end.

Losing the third game, the Cavaliers fell behind 1-2 by a big score. This is the first time since they entered the playoffs, and the promotion situation is worrying.

"The league should punish the Celtics heavily. This kind of behavior is intolerable in basketball games." Barkley was very upset on TNT's program.

"The efforts of the Cavaliers all season have been in vain." Kenny Smith said helplessly.

Although aggrieved, both the fans and the media know that the Cavaliers have basically bid farewell to this year's playoffs.

The betting website also adjusted the Cavaliers' winning odds, from 2.2 to 1 to 3.9 to 1, the lowest of the four teams.

"Tang, you have done a good enough job. It is not your responsibility to lose. Just like what you said at the beginning, our future is in the summer." Even the team owner Gilbert comforted Tang Tian privately. .

"No, I won't give up."

Tang Tian's answer was firm.

The Celtics have the ultimate weapon, and so does he.

After the day's daily training, Tang Tian called James directly to the head coach's office.

"LeBron, for the next game, I have a very important task for you."

"Task?" James looked puzzled.

"Defend Garnett."

"We will play with a small lineup for the next game." Tang Tian said directly without waiting for James to ask a question.

In the playoffs, due to the problems of defensive strength and veteran physical strength, the Cavaliers had defensive counterattacks, but they didn't play a lot. Now that they are cornered, he can only choose to give it a go.

"I see." James was a smart man, and he knew what Tang Tian was going to do very quickly.

After a two-day break, Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals continued in Cleveland.

Leading 2 to 1, if they win this game, it will be the match point. For the Celtics players, their goal in this game is to work hard.

The same is true for the Cavaliers. It can even be said that this is a game they must win, and they will try their best to drag the game into Tianwangshan.

Cleveland fans frantically flocked to the Quicken Loans Arena. They were the most enthusiastic fans, and they were the strongest backing when the team was in desperation.

"Just wait, we will win the game." During the interview before the game, James' firm tone also gave the fans who came a big reassurance.

In the majestic opening ceremony, the first two teams were introduced one by one.

The Celtics' starting lineup is unchanged.

But the Cavaliers have come to a big change.

Kwame Brown replaced O'Neal as the starting center.

Ryan Anderson also disappeared from the starting lineup, replaced by Artest.

Lou Williams also replaced Beverley as the team's starting point guard.

There are only two of the five starters left, and the average height has dropped.

Cavaliers, this is a big move!