Westbrook is definitely a good person and a good brother, but the players have completely different feelings on and off the court.

"This season is your best opportunity. After Josh Smith was injured, the Cavaliers' lineup has obvious flaws. If you can defeat the Warriors and advance to the finals, your chances of beating them are greater than mine, but there is no if."

Lin Ying's next words made Durant unconsciously hold his chest.

Hey, it hurts there!

Lin Ying stopped. He didn't mean to make Durant uncomfortable, but as a good friend, he had to make Durant understand this.

The Thunder's management cannot make reinforcements, and Westbrook's shortcomings are too fatal. Durant has no future if he continues to stay.

"I'm worried about being scolded."

Durant is also very direct.

He enjoys arguing with people on social media every day, and one of the important reasons is that he thinks he is justified.

But if he leaves the Thunder like this, he will feel wronged. If someone criticizes him, he will not be able to fight back.

"Kevin."

Lin Ying looked at Durant on the bed seriously at this time.

"You are not money, you cannot make everyone like you."

Durant was stunned when he heard this, and after a while he took a long breath.

"Besides, you have paid enough for the Thunder, you don't owe them anything.

Even if you take 10,000 steps back, LeBron has done this before you.

You know, people only remember the first one and forget the second one soon."

A very interesting topic, is James the first player to know that teaming up can win a championship?

The answer is naturally no.

Before him, Garnett and the others had done it.

It's just that because they formed a team in the form of a trade, and their age has reached the end of their prime, they were scolded less.

But for a long time, players didn't bother to do this kind of thing.

But just like the lower limit you know, this thing is constantly being broken.

With James' decision, others had to form a group in order to compete;

With George specifying the next player in the contract, others followed suit, and the contract lost its binding force;

As players' status and voice continued to increase, part-time players like Irving appeared.

But fans will remember James, George, and Irving, but not others.

This is the reality.

"As long as you don't choose to join the Warriors after leaving the Thunder."

Lin Ying finally said with a smile.

Even now, Lin Ying still has a hard time understanding why Durant chose to join the Warriors.

Joining an opponent who has defeated you is really suffocating.

The only reason that can be explained may be the American way of thinking.

Now that you have decided to leave, you must choose the best one.

Just like James decided to join a team, Durant decided to go to the Warriors.

As for the negative ones, they are all acceptable.

"If I want to leave, I will definitely go with you!"

Durant immediately spoke.

These words are from his heart.

If he chooses to leave the Thunder, he will definitely go to a stronger team.

But a team stronger than the Thunder will inevitably involve a battle for team boss.

So either he directly becomes the boss, which is basically unrealistic. There is no team that is better than the Thunder without a superstar.

Either he is the second boss, and if he had to choose one among them, Lin Ying is the only one he admires.

After all, Lin Ying is also his eldest brother!

"Then it's settled, see you in Brooklyn next season!"

Lin Ying patted Durant on the shoulder and said.

"Next season..."

Durant said half-way, and after a while of silence, he spoke again,

"I'm still a little unwilling. I want to win again."

Lin Ying smiled and did not continue talking.

He has said what he needs to say. If Durant really wants to try another season, then they can only continue to be rivals.

His original purpose of coming here was just to visit his friends, and he was not really lobbying.

It was Durant who mentioned this topic, and there was such an opportunity. He would definitely not pretend to say you shouldn't come.

Because as far as this season is concerned, both of them are losers, and they have enough reasons to be together.

"How about we make a bet."

Durant saw Lin Ying's reaction and then said.

"What to bet on?"

"Bet on whether the Cavaliers can reverse the situation. I bet on yes, but you bet on no. If you win, I will go to Brooklyn this season."

After Durant finished speaking, he immediately added,

"I want to give myself one last reason, if God really feels that it is right."

"Kevin, do you want God to decide your life?"

Lin Ying asked with a smile.

"I……"

Durant obviously didn't expect Lin Ying to say that.

"But you can bet if you want. I'll make a call first."

Lin Ying stood up as he spoke.

"What call?"

"I asked Su Feng to help me see if there are any houses near my house. You are going to Brooklyn and you need to buy a house first."

"..."

…

"Brothers, we are now forced into the worst situation, but this is definitely not the end!

We still have a chance, we still have a chance before the final whistle of the game!

Just like, our opponents did, they defeated their opponents in the face of adversity.

So we also have the same opportunity to create a new history in the finals!

Brothers, Cleveland needs us, this city needs us, we have to win tonight's game!

We need to bring victory back to Cleveland, we can do it, we must do it!

Cavaliers!

Overall champion!”

In the Cavaliers locker room before the game, James was giving a passionate speech to his Cavaliers teammates.

This scene seems familiar. James did it the last time the Cavaliers reached the Finals.

At that time, the content of his speech "accidentally" leaked to the media, and was called the "King's Speech" by the media.

Now, he is doing the same thing again.

The Cavaliers' players screamed at his speech.

Although everyone in this locker room, except James, is no longer the same person as before.

But they were also inspired.

…

Bay Area, Oracle Arena.

G5 kicked off here, and the venue was packed with people.
Chapter completed!