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Chapter 500 500 Both Master and Father, Buddha Conferring Ceremony!
Chapter 500 500 Both Master and Father, Buddha Conferring Ceremony!
With the momentum of defeating the Warriors, the Blazers continued to advance triumphantly, winning consecutive battles!
Newspapers and the Internet also began to discuss what kind of terrifying record the Trail Blazers, who had created an NBA record last season, could create!
'Who can win the Blazers' has replaced 'who can end the Blazers' streak' as the most popular topic of discussion.
At the beginning of the season, the media were optimistic about the four-star Warriors, the Big Four Cavaliers, and the Jagged Bulls, but looking back, the most fierce team was the Trail Blazers who played low-key and won high-profile!
Every summer the Blazers have personnel changes, but each one seems to make them better rather than worse.
This frankly makes it difficult for other teams!
On December 12, the Blazers, who had won 19 consecutive victories, came to the Holy City to work hard for their 29 consecutive victories.
This game has attracted the attention of people all over the world!
In addition to the duel between the Trail Blazers and the Spurs, the old and the new, there is another very important reason that Duncan's jersey retirement ceremony will be held after today's game——
The Buddha Conferring Ceremony!
To be able to witness all this on the spot, to be honest, Zhou Si still feels very honored.
The scene of seeing Duncan in the player tunnel for the first time that year is still vivid in Zhou Si's mind.
21st, 19th season!
4 championships, 2 MVPs, 3 FMVPs, 1 All-Star MVP!
15 All-NBA Teams, 15 All-Defensive Teams, 15 All-Stars!
All of this constitutes him - the most powerful forward in NBA history - 'Mr. Big Fundamental Skills' Stone Buddha Duncan!
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After the start of the game, the ruthless Kaka opened the bow inside and out and made frequent hits. He scored 16 points in the first half to help the Spurs lead the Blazers 61-60 at halftime.
To be honest, Zhou Si played a little absent-minded in the first half, looking to the sidelines or the big screen from time to time.
Faintly, Zhou Si was a little worried about seeing Duncan again.
Retirement can often change a person.
For example, Barkley has become a fat man, Kobe has become He Dou Bibi, and Jordan has become a team owner in a suit and leather shoes.
I don't know what will become of Duncan.
However, Duncan did not show up on the court until the final whistle sounded in the first half, which made Zhou Si a little suspicious. Did Duncan forget that today is his retirement ceremony?
After returning from the intermission, Zhou Si immediately spotted Duncan on the sidelines from the crowd.
He didn't gain weight, and his face didn't seem to have changed much, except that his hair and beard were a little whiter.
Moreover, unlike the very casual clothes seen in the news in the past, Duncan did not wear the familiar plaid shirt this night, but dressed very formally. He matched a wine red shirt with the suit, which fit well. Wearing a suit trousers on the lower body.
During the game break, Zhou Si watched Duncan from a distance.
For a while, I chatted with my former teammates and Spurs general manager Buford, and then I lowered my head to play with my mobile phone, and then stuffed a handful of popcorn into my mouth.
He is really enjoying retirement.
On the court, Ginobili worked very hard tonight, scoring 21 points, the second highest in the team and a new personal season high, to pay tribute to his friends.
Unfortunately, the Blazers were not beautiful, defeating the Spurs 124:116.
Otherwise, tonight's retirement ceremony might be even more perfect!
The Trail Blazers did not leave immediately after the game, but went to the locker room for a simple cleaning and participated in Duncan's jersey retirement ceremony!
After tonight, Tim Duncan, the greatest player in the history of the Spurs, his No. 21 jersey was hung in the sky above the AT&T Arena, representing his owner Tim Duncan, watching the future rise and fall of the Spurs with no expression Honor and disgrace!
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The protagonist of Duncan's retirement ceremony is naturally himself, and the best supporting role is the other two in GDP: Parker, Ginobili and their mentor Popovich.
Parker:
"It was an honor to be able to participate in Duncan's retirement ceremony!
He makes those around him better, that's the definition of a superstar!
He only needs to look at me to know he wants the ball from me!
But it is really a very scary thing for him to see me! "
There was a burst of laughter at the scene, and Popovich stepped forward and punched Parker!
"He has always protected me like a big brother, and I want to follow his every step..."
Speaking of which, Parker himself began to choke up!
Before the audience had time to be sad, they were amused by Parker's next sentence.
"Except for his taste in dress!"
Ginobili:
“Honestly, I am very uncomfortable with this kind of scene.
But I know, today I have to say something.
In the past few years, every time the team did not perform well, Tim always stood up and took responsibility. He was always guiding us in the right direction.
Also, during the playoffs in 06, I blamed myself very much for a fatal mistake I made!
Then Tim kept calling me, asking me out for dinner, actively enlightening me, and letting me get out of self-blame and pain.
Thank you Tim!
Thank you for helping me, I love you, you make everyone better! "
When it was Popovich's turn, he babbled a lot about Duncan and Leonard, how he got along with Ginobili and how Duncan really liked carrot cake.
Finally, before closing his remarks, Popovich said,
"I want to thank you!
You give me a chance to coach you and get everyone into the team culture!
Also, I can tell your parents:
Tim is the same guy today as he was when he first joined the Spurs (no change). "
After the speech, Popovich and Duncan had a hug, and both of them had tears in their eyes.
Duncan's speech was very brief, but not less than Leonard's as Popovich said.
"During this journey, I should probably save my previous statements because I really don't know what to say now.
San Antonio, thank you!
They say a lot about what I give them, but I feel like they give me so much more!
My family and friends have accompanied me through so much, thank you for your love and support!
We have created many legends, and you have made it all come true.
Special thanks to Popovich, you are more than a coach, you are like a father to me!Thank you, Coach Popo! "
At this time, everyone on the scene began to applaud, except Popovich himself.
When the big screen was given to Popovich, he seemed to freeze, with tears in his eyes.
Duncan's father died 14 years ago. Before his death, Duncan took Popovich's hand and stared into his eyes to make him agree to his request:
"I hope you can guarantee that when Tim retires, he will be the same (humble and calm) as he is today."
At this moment, Popovich seemed to have relieved the burden in his heart, and he and Duncan stared deeply at each other.
Coaches and players, fathers and sons.
It is also a teacher and a father!
Nineteen years!
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(End of this chapter)