Chapter five hundred and sixty-six the truth under the mask(1/2)
"This was a very exciting game. Both we and they played to a very high level, but the referee ruined the game."
At the post-game press conference, James rarely questioned the penalty issue at the press conference.
"Are you worried about getting fined after the game?"
A reporter immediately spoke up and reminded him.
James is usually very frugal in terms of personal expenses. For example, he is reluctant to turn on data traffic.
According to the league's rules, publicly questioning referees will result in a minimum fine of $25,000, which is enough to cover James' traffic expenses for several years or even more than ten years.
"No, I'm not worried about that. I'm a billionaire. The point is, you can't keep me sitting on the bench. The game should be decided by the players."
James' words immediately caused even greater commotion.
James's personality has always been very "positive", especially in front of the media. He is a "perfect" player.
This uncharacteristic way of speaking and public questioning are rare.
However, this also seems to indicate his mentality at this time. After losing the most important game to him in this way, it is difficult for him to be in the mood to do anything about his character.
James' remarks quickly fermented on social media, triggering a heated discussion.
Many fans support James's point of view.
"You can't let a player who is chasing the best in history only play 20 minutes in three quarters. It's unfair."
"Look at what LeBron can do on the court. He scored consecutively in the opening period and scored 18 points in the fourth quarter. If it weren't for the damn referees, he would have scored 60 points tonight!"
"LeBron never got a fair whistle. He was fouled, which was much bigger than the foul he committed on others tonight, but he didn't get a whistle just because he was stronger. You can call LeBron that way, but please
Then blow the others."
"The final offensive foul call directly determines the game. We should leave the game to the players at the last moment, not the referee!"
"I'm so shameless just to flatter someone. I said at the beginning that Tatum shouldn't be allowed to take the stage. He is of Chinese descent and will only be more selfish than Stern!"
"LeBron we will always support you, in our hearts you have already won!"
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"This is really...disgusting."
At Lin Ying's home, Durant was eating the delicacies cooked by Yang Shuyi while complaining to Lin Ying on his cell phone.
Yang Shuyi now also works part-time as a chef at Lin Ying's family, and she is as close as a sister to Swift.
"I'm not talking about this dish. It's really delicious. What I'm talking about is this. James has enjoyed unfair whistles. Didn't he miss enough moves? If you say their words are so false, will anyone believe them?
"
After Durant finished speaking, he realized something was wrong and immediately added.
"There is no road here, but when there are more people walking, there is a road."
Well, this is really what Lu Xun said.
If this extends to language, it should be called "three people become a tiger".
There are many loopholes in these words, but if more people say them, they will naturally become true in the eyes of some people.
After hearing this, Durant shook his head, scrolled down again, and finally put the phone down.
"However, this battle will put some pressure on the alliance."
Durant said and picked up a soup dumpling in front of him and started eating it.
Take one bite, the skin will burst open and the juice will flow out, you will breathe out the hot breath, and your soul will leave your body.
"That's what LeBron wants."
After Lin Ying finished speaking, he picked up one and started eating it.
The skin is thin and the meat is tender, with a mouthful of soup.
I have to say that Yang Shuyi may be more talented in cooking than playing ball.
You must know that he was also eaten by Yang Shuyi for many years.
Durant paused while chewing, then nodded seriously.
When you think James is angry, he is actually doing things with a businessman's mind.
Use his influence to put pressure on the league, allowing himself and even the Warriors to get better penalties in subsequent games.
If this goal can be achieved, the $25,000 fine will be well worth it.
"But we do have to be careful. LeBron would do that, which shows that he is indeed pushed to the edge of the cliff."
Lin Ying then reminded.
Durant nodded in agreement.
There are actually many ways for James to put pressure on the league, and at least he doesn't have to do it himself.
Such a radical approach shows that his mentality does have great ups and downs.
And James, with his ups and downs mentality, is very dangerous.
This danger is not only about personal strength, but also the degree of risk.
There are not many superstars in the league who will personally end the game, and James is one of them.
At that time, they only had to watch out for Pachulia and Green, and accidentally fell into James' trick.
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As the curtain fell on G1 of the finals, fans began to discuss the game noisily.
In addition to the penalty scale issue raised by James, more people saw the intensity of the game.
Before the game, fans analyzed the strength of the two teams, and in the end the game gave the final answer: the two teams were evenly matched.
In such a contest, no one will be surprised who wins in the end.
It is precisely because of this that fans are increasingly looking forward to the final result of the game.
Because whichever team loses will definitely have a difficult time this summer.
After two days of rest, G2 of the finals continued in Brooklyn.
The intensity of the game was similar to that of G1, but the difference was that the referee's standards for blowing penalties during the game did become looser.
This is not necessarily Tatum's instruction, because the pressure from external public opinion is not on the league, but on the referees union.
The two teams also fought to the final decisive moment just like G1.
Curry, who didn't have much of an outburst at the end of the last game, made two consecutive three-pointers at the last moment, including a difficult three-pointer from a double attack to kill the game, showing Curry's true qualities.
But the decisive moment of the game came with 40 seconds left.
At that time, the Warriors held a 2-point lead, and the Nets had a chance to equalize the score.
After Lin Ying was attacked by many people, he passed the ball to Durant who cut in. Durant flew and dunked. James quickly helped defend the basket. The two fell to the ground in a confrontation.
In a very similar round to G1, the referee finally called an offensive foul on Durant.
Durant jumped up from the ground on the spot.
You can't be loose all night and suddenly tighten at the end, right?
Who can bear this!
However, the referee did not choose to review the video and instead signaled the game to continue.
Finally, there was Curry's three-pointer that killed the game.
The two finals were thrilling, with James, Lin Ying, and Curry taking turns performing, and the fans enjoyed watching them.
However, one wave has not subsided, and another wave has arisen.
Just after the game, reporters asked James about the referee's penalty.
This time it's not that the reporter is looking for trouble, but the final penalties in both games had a great impact on the game.
Moreover, the two penalty rounds are extremely similar.
So reporters must be curious to know what James will say this time.
Under the expectant eyes of the reporters, James said "hmm" for a while, rubbed his nose, and finally spoke:
"I think the referee's decision tonight was fair."
This answer instantly made many reporters below widen their eyes.
This is too true!
If it's not good for the Warriors, it's an unfair penalty. If it's good for the Warriors, it's a fair penalty!
This is a vivid display of American double standards.
But the key is that James also explained:
"I know the scenes at the end of the two games are somewhat similar, but this just shows their adjustment. This is a very positive signal. They are handing the game back to the players and making it a fairer game."
To be continued...