Chapter 423 The 5th Crown

After half a quarter of the second quarter, the point difference continued to widen. With no other choice, the Nets put on all their main lineups and began to dominate the main lineup.

The Trail Blazers still followed established tactics to strengthen their defense and control of the Nets' perimeter.

This effect is very important. If the outside line is not strong, Dayao and Duncan often waste their physical energy in the low post. They often reach the position, but the ball cannot be passed in in time. Sometimes the ball does not reach the position, but the ball comes in.

Barkley shook his head and said: "If the Nets want to win the championship, they must have a top point guard, such as Jason Kidd or Gary Payton. Yao and Duncan must have such a person passing the ball for them."

Smith said: "At least half of their physical energy was wasted. If they enter the final quarter, they will definitely be defeated."

Barkley smiled: "No, the final quarter should enter garbage time."

Barkley's words came true. After three quarters, the Trail Blazers were already leading by 20 points, leading by 25 points at most, beating the Nets.

In the last quarter, the Nets saw no hope of coming back. In order to save Dayao and Duncan's physical energy, they voluntarily gave up the game and replaced them on the bench.

Zhang Lili commented after the game, saying: "With two super insiders, Marbury sent 9 assists in the game, but made 7 turnovers. This assist ratio is too low."

Su Qun said with a smile: "Except for the first half of the first quarter, Zhao Dong's defense against him has been very tight. Today he only made 6 of 19 shots. Compared with Zhao Dong's 19 of 25 shots, it is strange that the Nets did not lose. "

Zhang Lianda said: "Dayao played 44 minutes, scored 33 points, and shot 54%. Duncan committed five fouls, and his playing time was affected. He only played 31 minutes, scored 19 points, and shot 58%. . The two of them teamed up to score 52 points, which can be regarded as destroying the Trail Blazers inside."

Su Qun smiled and said: "Feilong scored 57 points with consecutive shots and free throws, which was more than Dayao and Duncan combined, and the shooting rate was as high as 66%. This is the performance of the god of efficiency, and it is also the reason why the Blazers won. "

Zhang Lili said: "In the regular season, with one win and one loss, the Nets seemed to be able to compete with the Trail Blazers. Now that they have entered the finals, the gap is a bit big!"

Su Qun said: "Actually, the second game of the regular season, played in Portland, was a preview of today's game. In that game, Zhao Dong mainly attacked Duncan, affecting his playing time, and then strengthened his attack on Marbury. Defense and control, beating the perimeter, and ultimately beating the Nets."

"The tactics are the same."

Zhang Lili said: "Now that Marion has grown up,

O'Brien has also grown up. The Blazers in the finals now are stronger than the Blazers in that game, so they can win more easily. "

On the field, after the game, Zhao Dong and Dayao chatted for a few words.

"How does it feel to play in the finals for the first time?" Zhao Dong asked with a smile.

Dayao was so tired that he couldn't stand up straight. He bent his waist and propped up his legs. His sweat dripped like threads on the floor. He gasped: "Brother Dong, let your iron horse go. If you guard him to death, it will be too easy for you to win. It’s not that challenging, right?”

Zhao Dong laughed and said: "You can't let him go. I will tighten my control over him from the beginning."

"What do you want to do, Brother Dong?" Dayao straightened up in fright.

"Of course I want to sweep you all away, what else do you want to do?" Zhao Dong said with a smile.

"Being swept in the finals, isn't that O'Neal's fate?"

Dayao's face suddenly turned bitter and he advised: "Brother Dong, it's better not to sweep us away. The league won't like a one-sided game."

"That won't work. If I sweep you all away sooner, I can return home sooner." After saying that, Zhao Dong left with a smile.

"Being swept? This is my first finals!" Dayao lamented from behind.

After the G1 game, Marbury's performance in the finals was questioned by the media and fans.

Barkley accepted an interview with the media and evaluated Marbury's performance. He said: "Iron Horse made too many mistakes. He seems not to adapt to the dragon's defense. If he cannot solve this problem, the Nets will be very difficult.

At the same time, I would also like to advise Tiema not to stick to the ball too much and get the ball in as early as possible.

Whether it's Yao or Duncan, they both have the ability to hold the ball in the low post and pass the ball. You have to trust your two super inside teammates.

When your two teammates get the ball in the low post, they will inevitably greatly compress the Blazers' defense, so that you can get huge space on the outside. "

An hour later, the Nets' press conference was held, and many media began to chase Marbury and ask various questions, which made him very annoyed.

Among these problems, there are those who doubt that he has too much possession of the ball and is too sticky, some who doubt that he makes too many mistakes, and some who doubt his defensive attitude.

This greatly affected his psychology. After the press conference, he asked Duncan and Dayao in great frustration: "Do you think I am really that bad? Will the team trade me in the offseason?"

Duncan and Dayao were also helpless and could only offer words of comfort to calm Marbury's mood first.

There is only one game in the finals. If Marbury collapses first, there is no need to fight and just admit defeat.

One day later, the G2 game of the finals began.

When the two teams met in the player tunnel, Zhao Dong looked at Marbury with a smile and said: "Iron Horse, I heard that the Nets want to trade you?"

"Feilong, have you got the news?" Marbury's expression changed.

"Didn't the media say it all?" Zhao Dong said with a smile.

Marbury breathed a sigh of relief and glared at Zhao Dong, "Who are you trying to scare? Am I scared?"

"Brother Dong, don't scare Stephen." Dayao couldn't laugh or cry.

In the G2 game, Marbury gained some experience and performed much better against Zhao Dong.

However, the Nets' outside strength is still weaker than that of the Trail Blazers, and they are still destined to be beaten.

The outside line was exploded, which naturally affected the inside line. Dayao and Duncan were unable to withstand the impact of the Trail Blazers from the outside line, and ultimately lost the G2 game.

On the 8th, the two teams arrived in New York City almost at the same time, and then took a bus to East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the Nets are located.

New Jersey has only 20,000 square kilometers, a small area and the highest population density. It borders New York to the north, and a large part of it is classified as the New York metropolitan area.

The so-called East Rutherford City, in Zhao Dong's eyes, is a completely small town that cannot even enter the top 30 cities in New Jersey. He is not surprised that the Nets will move to New York in the future, because here The ball market is too small.

On the 9th, the G3 game of the finals begins.

Under pressure, Marbury's performance was abnormal and was not as good as in the G2 game. The point guard's performance naturally affected the entire team. The Nets lost the G3 game and were basically certain to lose the finals.

About to be swept, the Big Three of the Nets feel great pressure.

Barkley said after the game: "The Nets only have one problem now, to avoid being swept."

On the 11th, the G3 game begins.

The Trail Blazers focused on the Nets' perimeter play, and Zhao Dong focused on Marbury, turning him into a scumbag on both offense and defense.

The point guard is the initiator of all offenses. If this position is destroyed, the Nets' offense will not be able to run smoothly, and no matter how strong the inside line is, there will be no use for it.

At the same time, the Nets' perimeter positions from No. 1 to No. 3 were even two levels weaker than the Trail Blazers in terms of overall strength. They did nothing on the offensive end and could not form enough defensive pressure on the defensive end, and were completely overwhelmed.

The outside line was exploded on both offense and defense, and the outcome of being swept was as expected.

Four to zero, the Trail Blazers completed a sweep of the Finals at the Nets' home court and won the NBA championship in the 2001 season.

At the same time, Zhao Dong made history by winning five consecutive championships and winning the honor of Finals Most Valuable Player FMVP five consecutive times.

"Congratulations to Zhao Dong for his fifth consecutive championship, the true god of basketball!" Zhang Lili shouted excitedly.

“Four consecutive MVPs, first in history. Five consecutive FMVPs, first in history. 50+ points in the finals series, first in history. 101 points in a single game in the regular season, first in history. 80 points in a single game in the playoffs, first in history. First. Five consecutive championships, four consecutive scoring titles, two consecutive assist titles, and four consecutive double teams. This series of hard honors is the confidence for Zhao Dong to become the god of basketball." Su Qun said excitedly.

In the TNT commentary box, Barkley smiled and said: "Congratulations to the Trail Blazers for winning another championship after 24 years. Congratulations to the owner, Mr. Paul Allen, your investment has finally paid off."

Kenny Smith smiled and said: "Congratulations to Larry Bird for winning the championship as the head coach. Although your coaching level is average, you still have the right goals."

"Ha ha……"

Buckley laughed.

The Blazers management had already prepared celebratory champagne. After the players celebrated with the away fans at the scene, they returned to the locker room and heard bang, bang, bang, bottles of champagne being opened, and the entire locker room was perfumed. Drowned in wine.

Management and owner Paul Allen also got involved, getting sprayed and drenched.

Back in Portland, the Blazers held a grand celebration.

At 9 a.m. on June 14th, U.S. time, Zhao Dong’s family and many accompanying people boarded the plane home. The scheduled landing time was 9 a.m. on June 15th, BJ time.

"Dacheng, Dacheng, get up quickly. Are you still sleeping at this hour?"

Early in the morning, before it was bright, Li Meizhu, who couldn't wait to see the quadruplets, got up and ran to the yard next door to wake up her eldest son.

"Oh, my God, it's just after five o'clock."

Zhao Dacheng woke up with a start. When he saw that it was not very bright outside, he complained in his heart.

"My plane is flying fast. It might have arrived. Hurry up and get up." Li Meizhu shouted.

"My own plane can't speed too!" Zhao Dacheng couldn't help but complain.

"Get up quickly, if mom keeps shouting, the child will have to be woken up by her shouting." Xu Qing was also awakened and urged quickly.

"It's up."

After taking a look at the small crib next to the bed, Zhao Dacheng quickly got up. The little guy who was just half a month old was showing signs of waking up.

After putting on his clothes, he came outside and said to Li Meizhu: "Mom, there are dozens of people going up and down. It's not enough for you and me to go alone. The arranged convoy is scheduled to arrive home at seven o'clock, which is more than an hour away. Woolen cloth."

"That's almost it. You call them first and ask them to come over. No, tell them to go directly to the airport. We'll go there first," Li Meizhu said.

"Okay, okay, I'll call right away." Zhao Dacheng said helplessly.

Before seven o'clock, Zhao Dacheng drove his mother to the international airport.

"Mom, please take a nap in the car for a while, there are still two hours left." Zhao Dacheng said.

"Why are you squinting? Go and wait inside. Have you slept less all day long?"

Li Meizhu didn't want to wait for half a second and hurried down, and Zhao Dacheng followed helplessly.

After a while, the motorcade arranged by Zhao Dacheng also arrived at the airport.

It was not until 8:50 that Zhao Dong's plane landed at the airport. At 9:20, the family appeared in Li Meizhu's sight.

"mom!"

Zhao Dong and Lindsay shouted from a distance.

"Hey, oh, come on, come on!"

Seeing four lively and cute little grandchildren from a distance, Li Meizhu was so excited that she waved and ran over.

"Mom, please slow down, slow down." Zhao Dong saw it and hurried over.

"Call grandma quickly."

When Li Meizhu arrived, Lindsay quickly said to her four sons.

"grandmother."

The quadruplets also screamed obediently.

"Hey..."

Looking at the four identical little guys, Li Meizhu's eyes had nowhere to go. She glanced at this one twice and that one twice, and her hands had nowhere to go. She wanted to hug this one and hug that one.

"Mom, this is Rongxing, the fourth child."

Lindsay was holding the fourth child, Zhao Rongxing, and she moved forward. The little thing was also smart and stretched out a pair of small arms to Li Meizhu.

"Be good, grandma, give me a hug."

Li Meizhu laughed so hard that tears came out, and she quickly hugged Zhao Rongxing.

Including the entourage, there were dozens of people in the Zhao family, and with the addition of four energetic little guys, it suddenly became lively.

Zhao Dacheng's son was born just half a month ago, and the full moon party had not yet been held. Zhao Dong came home this time, just in time.

After arriving home, he and Lindsay went to his eldest brother's yard to see his eldest nephew and received a big red envelope.

"Is your sister-in-law recovering well?" Lindsay said in greeting.

"It's fine, it's fine. I stayed in the hospital for three days and then went home." Xu Qing said quickly.

She had a natural birth and the birth process went smoothly with no problems.

"Brother, my eldest nephew looks a lot like you."

Zhao Dong walked around the edge of the cradle and said suddenly.

"Brother, what are you talking about? If you look like me, if you don't look like me, then there will be a problem." Zhao Dacheng said angrily.

"go."

Xu Qing punched Zhao Dacheng.

"Haha..." Zhao Dongle said.

At this time in the NBA, the management of each team is already busy.

In the upcoming draft, in addition to those rookies whose talents are visible to the naked eye, the management also needs to dig for gold in the sand and carefully screen out those rookies who are not very good in the draft. Even many unknown rookies who have a high probability of losing the draft are also in various fields. Among the selections of the team management.

This is because of Zhao Dong. Everyone wants to find the next "Zhao Dong" from those sands.

In addition, reinforcements for each team are also in progress.

Of course, the trading window is not open yet.

The players' agents are also very busy. Not only the players who have entered the free market, but also many players who are under contract, their agents are also very busy.

Among them, most of the Trail Blazers players and their agents have received contact calls from many teams.

Brian Grant, Dale Davis, Fordson, Mike Miller, O'Neal Jr., Marion, their agents are the busiest.

Jerry West, the general manager of the Lakers, is also the busiest. If the Lakers fail to win the championship next season, he may not be able to continue his job.

With such a strong lineup and such a huge investment, if he couldn't win the championship, he himself would be too embarrassed to continue and would have to leave.

He focused on these players of the Trail Blazers and poached one of them, which could not only strengthen the Lakers but also weaken the Trail Blazers, killing two birds with one stone.

The Nets also have the same idea.

The Blazers' general manager, Wittester, has just finished talking with the German Schrempf, who has decided to retire.

His next job is mainly to draft and stabilize the existing lineup.

This year's draft picks are not important to the Blazers themselves, but they have the Warriors' top-three protected draft picks this year.

The Warriors' first-round pick this year is fifth, which means this pick now belongs to the Trail Blazers.

He is using this pick to select a potential guard or small forward for the team. A swingman is also good.

At present, the depth of the defender line is a little lacking, so Zhao Dong is tied to the defender position. If a good defender can be selected, Zhao Dong's position will be more flexible, and the Blazers' tactics will be better.

In terms of lineup, as long as the current lineup is maintained, it will still have strong championship-level strength next year.

This year's important players basically have contracts, but he knows that the team is being targeted, and if the players themselves ask for a trade, there is nothing he can do.

Also, Marion's three-plus-one rookie contract has completed the first three years, and the last year is a player option, which means he may choose to enter the free market.

So the most important thing for him now is to contact Marion's agent to confirm Marion's thoughts.

"Really?"

After the call was made, he was very disappointed. Marion decided to give up the last year of his contract and test the free market.

He tried to offer a contract worth 20 million over three years, but was immediately rejected by Marion's agent.