The Bucks' lineup is almost the same as in history.

The biggest difference is the head coach.

In history, Kidd brought out Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Bucks. Many people say that without Kidd, there would be no Giannis Antetokounmpo. This statement is an exaggeration.

Antetokounmpo's physical condition is there, and another important thing is that he works hard enough.

During his rookie period, there was one thing that was very impressive.

That was the first time he received a salary. Because there was no place near the arena where he could remit money, he took a taxi to a place farther away.

Then after he finished transferring the money, he found that the taxi money was gone, so he walked directly back to the arena, where he met a kind-hearted couple who took him back together.

The reason why he is like this is because he smuggled himself from Nigeria to Greece with his parents, so he lived in poverty like many black American stars when he was a child.

There is a saying that only after experiencing hardship as a child will you know how to cherish it and work harder when you grow up.

These are the reasons why Antetokounmpo has the quality of hard work.

Another thing that reflects this is Antetokounmpo's figure.

From being skinny when he first entered the league, to being as strong as a bull now, this is not a question of whether he can hang on to the meat, but is really a result of hard training day after day.

There is another saying: Don’t be afraid that geniuses are more talented than you, but be afraid that geniuses work harder than you.

Antetokounmpo's success is also reasonable.

Moreover, the current head coach of the Bucks is Scott, who is also known as the "nanny coach". His ability to lead players is not much worse than Kidd.

Therefore, it is even more expected that Antetokounmpo will play.

…

Milwaukee, Bradley Center.

Antetokounmpo was doing extra practice in the arena, and his jersey was soaked with sweat over and over again, as if it had just been fished out of the water.

He had just finished practice when he noticed that Scott had come to the gym at some point.

"coach."

Antetokounmpo respects Scott very much because he knows that in addition to his own hard work, surviving in the NBA requires the head coach to be willing to give him a chance.

Otherwise, you are Milicic and can only sit on the bench.

Scott also showed a warm and kind smile.

He has never coached a player as talented as Antetokounmpo in his coaching career, and Antetokounmpo is also willing to work hard. He is confident that he can lead Antetokounmpo to win the competition among the "four supernovas" and become the new number one player in the league.

After walking to Antetokounmpo and sitting down, Scott started chatting with Antetokounmpo.

First there were some concerns about training, and then there was the upcoming playoffs.

This is Antetokounmpo's first playoff appearance in his career.

"I'm not nervous, but I'm a little unsure. We are facing perhaps the strongest team in history."

Antetokounmpo did not hide anything in front of Scott and expressed his truest thoughts.

"I know we're really below our strength, but Giannis, it's not about strength, it's about courage."

Scott looked at Antetokounmpo and said.

"courage?"

Antetokounmpo seems to have understood it, but he doesn't seem to be able to grasp it.

"Yes, courage. I know that in your country, there is a very famous story. It tells that in a place called Thermopylae, there were 300 Spartan warriors who showed no fear in the face of tens of thousands of enemies and finally killed them.

Nearly 20,000 enemies died, this is courage."

"I see."

An expression of understanding appeared on Antetokounmpo's green face.

Although he is not a native Greek, who living in Greece has never heard of the legends of the gods, and who does not know the story of the 300 Spartan warriors?

This is indeed a story about courage, because you know that your enemy is very powerful and may even be destined to fail, but you will also inflict heavy damage on the enemy and become famous all over the world.

The example Scott gave is very appropriate and can make Antetokounmpo feel the same.

Not everyone can be a super nanny.

"So believe in yourself, Giannis, you are going to become the new king's supernova, and the ships of the new world will sail for you."

Scott said with a firm look and a firm tone.

Antetokounmpo also nodded vigorously.

He is the man who wants to be the king!

The coming of the new world requires such courage to overcome everything in the old era!

…

"Ah sneeze!"

The Nets were preparing for the playoffs. After training that day, Durant and Lin Ying were chatting, and Durant suddenly sneezed.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Ying turned his head curiously.

"I quite like this guy Giannis."

Durant rubbed his nose and said.

"What did you say?"

Lin Ying looked at Durant in shock.

"Talented and hard-working, isn't this just like us? Remember when we were at the University of Texas, we were all training hall bugs."

Durant was a little surprised by Lin Ying's reaction, and then said.

"That's right."

Lin Ying put away his surprised eyes, smiled and nodded.

Even though so many years have passed, I still have some instinctive reactions.

If Durant had said this about Antetokounmpo in history, Irving would have just beaten him to the ground.

And because of his appearance, a lot of history has changed. Who knows if Antetokounmpo will still learn bad things now.

At least for now, Antetokounmpo is indeed what Durant said, a very hard-working young man.

"It's a pity that Kareem Parker is injured, otherwise this game would be more interesting."

Durant continued.

Parker was the No. 2 pick in 2014, the same year the Rockets selected Lawrence Noel as the No. 1 pick.

Parker is a bit similar to Beasley. He averaged 20+6 per game this season, and his shooting percentage is close to 50%, and he also has 36.5% three-pointers. He and Antetokounmpo are both rising stars.

However, the biggest difference between him and Antetokounmpo is his physical condition. In his rookie season, he suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee that ended the season, and then this season he suffered a season-ending injury due to the same injury after the All-Star Game.

"Kevin, don't underestimate them. We are now being blocked by the entire league. We will feel pressure if we lose a game."

Lin Ying glanced at Durant's back and saw that there was no room for any more flags.

And what he said is true.

Just like last year's Warriors, if you break a new regular season record, you will be the focus of the world and the target of everyone's blockage.

This is just like the automatic release of tasks in the game. Defeating this boss can give you high honors.

Durant nodded after hearing this.

Although they are not the same Warriors as last year, the team is not in a state of fatigue.

But before they enter the finals, their biggest enemy is themselves.

In the first round, they must win completely!

…

Before the playoffs officially begin, the league announced the first batch of awards for the season.

The Nets have had a bumper harvest in this batch of awards.

In the selection of the best sixth man, Rose received more than 40% of the votes, defeating Iguodala and Eric Gordon, and was successfully elected!

In the selection of the best head coach, Lue also beat McMillan and was successfully elected as the best head coach!

There are a total of three awards in this wave, and two of them belong to the Nets. This wave immediately caused a lot of heated discussion on social media.

"From MVP to Sixth Man of the Year, Rose has a second spring in Brooklyn!"

"I saw the video that Chinese fans made for Rose last summer on social media. I always remember those words. The sun will still shine tomorrow and the roses will bloom again!"

"Sometimes you have to admire Chinese fans. Many stars, including AI, say the fans there are the best. I believe it at this moment."

"Actually, the sixth man or not is not the most important thing. As a Rose fan, I am most happy that Rose can finally play healthy!"
To be continued...