Chapter 1816 The Whole World Focuses on the Battle for the Throne

The Lakers and Heat are the most dreamy matchup in the Finals that you can imagine in this era.

Ji Feng James, Kobe Wade, Gasol Bosh, just looking at these six people is enough to explain everything, not to mention Artest, Fisher, Mike Miller, Big Z, Huo Er Uncle, Haslem and so on are the most outstanding champion puzzles of this era.

"Whether you like stars, you like passion, or you simply like skills or tactics, or you just like the feud between the two teams, then well, you must not miss this year's finals, because it will definitely Fulfill all your fantasies.”—ESPN.

Yes, this is the most legendary showdown in this era, and it has a bit of fate. It is as if God is saying to everyone: Don’t you have many arguments, don’t you have to know who is the first person in each position in this era? , who is the well-deserved king of this era? Well, just in words, it will always be just a debate. Now, it is time to resolve it all on the field!

On May 31st, Sports Illustrated used a group photo of the Lakers and Heat as the cover of its last issue in May. There were 12 people from the two teams, a total of 24 people, divided into the east and west sides according to different sizes. The conspicuous position, of course, belongs to the Big Three of the Lakers JKJ and the Heat, and in the center of them is a throne that represents everything.

This set of covers made countless fans exclaim loudly, "More money for the artist", and it also gave this year's finals another name: Battle for the Throne!

James, Wade, and Bosh joined forces in the summer, making Miami full of talent.

The Lakers led by JKJ have long been standing on the throne of this era, looking down on the world, and no one can ignore their edge.

Therefore, this series is the Heat's challenge to the Lakers' throne. In this era, perhaps only the Heat are qualified to challenge the Lakers' throne.

Barkley said in a pre-game show: "The finals generally symbolize the meeting of the best and strongest teams of that year, but because of the relationship between the East and the West, sometimes the finals can be disappointing. , For example, in 2007 and 2002, there were unilateral sweeps in the finals.”

"But this year is different. No matter in terms of team strength or star composition, this is the most exciting matchup in recent years. I can't wait."

Yes, in many people's minds, the Heat are the only challenger, and this time the finals have a different meaning.

If the Lakers can win, it will be their fourth consecutive championship. This is the second time in history and the first time since the NBA was reorganized. This is definitely a feat that will shock the past and the present. It is a monument in NBA history. This is something that even the great Jordan has never done. Things, the Lakers can also be regarded as gods.

And if the Heat can win, then James will be redeemed, and he will regain the opportunity to challenge Jordan. Defeating Ji Feng's team head-on will also bring his reputation to another level. The same is true for Wade, defeating Kobe It will give him some advantages in historically low ratings, and at the same time, the Heat will also enter the stage of history as the Lakers' terminator.

This series is extremely important for both the Lakers and the Heat, and will have a profound impact on the future pattern of the entire league.

However, the Lakers are still full of confidence in this challenger.

Ji Feng: "I'm looking forward to the showdown in the finals. James, Wade, and Bosh. We have played against each other many times in the game, but this is the first time in the playoffs. But what I want to say is, no matter who comes, Nothing can stop us from winning four consecutive championships!”

Kobe Bryant: "Wade is still a little bit behind. Although he did a good job, I am the better one."

Gasol: "It's always going to be special to play against Chriss, but I'm happy to accept this challenge."

The Heat players also said without giving in; "We are here to win the championship!"

Wade: "I can't wait to wear my second championship ring."

James; "I lost the first time, but this time, I won't lose."

So you can understand why fans and people in the basketball industry all over the world are mobilized. This finals can definitely be regarded as the focus of the world.

In the past, during the offseason before the finals, everyone would pay attention to where other stars went on vacation, or what feats they performed in the nightclub, or they would analyze the training situation of the two teams and predict the results of the two teams. Technical and tactical situation and so on.

But this year, what everyone cares about is the finals itself!

Even the current stars who were supposed to be on vacation in the past are also popping up. O'Neal even made a calendar with the start date of the finals marked on the calendar, and counts down to the fans every day on social media.

Dirk also posted a photo, showing that he is still staying in Dallas just to watch the finals before leaving.

Among ordinary fans around the world, there was a wave of ticket grabbing. Tickets for the first four games were all sold out in just two days, and the Internet was filled with howls of fans who couldn't get tickets.

There are even rich people who are offering $100,000 for a VIP ticket in the front row.

Hot Bar has turned off her domestic mobile phone early. She has tickets for the first two games, but this year's tickets are too tight, and she is not rich. In the past few days, people asking for tickets have been calling her phone. It exploded, so I had to turn off the phone and ask for silence.

And there is even the voice of Downey, who has returned to Hollywood's first-line superstar through Iron Man. On May 31, the day before the game, Downey posted on his Twitter: "This is the first time I have ever bought a movie because of... Feeling sad for not getting a ticket.”

Of course, Downey immediately received official Lakers tickets, but others were not so lucky. The tickets in the hands of scalpers once doubled 50 times, but it was still hard to get a ticket.

After Ji Feng learned the news, he jokingly said in the locker room: "I had known that my brother was just scalping tickets. Only then did I realize how much money can be made by being a scalper!"

And Mbenga also said sourly: "I am the one who should go!"

Mbenga only has a salary of US$1.2 million this season, and it feels like the scalpers will earn one-third or more in the playoffs.

Of course, bonuses are not included. The Lakers' cumulative playoff bonuses this season have reached 8 million. If they win four consecutive championships, there will be an additional US$5 million in bonuses.

Media from more than 160 countries around the world have also gathered in Los Angeles in these two days. Now you can't go to Hollywood and see more reporters than Staples.

Staples even opened a special area for Asian reporters. All three major Korean channels came and sent their most beautiful reporters and celebrities as guests. Japan's Fuji TV also sent its most beautiful reporters to help out as always. Not to mention China, seven media outlets from SH came. The total number from all over the country is estimated to be over 30, and they are all big media outlets that can be counted.

These guys surrounded Ji Feng, but Ji Feng was helpless. It seemed that the 'stain' that he liked to be interviewed by girls could not be washed away.

June 1st, Staples!

When the players from the two teams began to enter the stadium to warm up, the Staples Center, which can accommodate nearly 20,000 people, instantly shook.