29. Anticlimactic
The sudden attack on Bowen caused a stir in the NBA. Although the three referees only gave him a warning of a first-level malicious foul, everyone knows that Chamberlain's actions are fully qualified to be rated as a second-level malicious foul because he went for Bowen.
But no one will pursue this penalty, because the three referees' penalty is absolutely fine. Judging from the computer replay, there is no evidence that Chamberlain directly attacks Bowen. It was because the latter took the initiative to come to Chamberlain's side in order to grab the ball, and Chamberlain's move holding the ball and waving his arm is normal among NBA players.
On the contrary, many people complained about Chamberlain. Yes, everyone knows that Chamberlain clearly wants to abolish Bowen, but did not treat Davis like this before? He injured Davis, but he didn't even get a foul.
In one game, two generals were lost, especially the Warriors, and the backcourt commander was lost. In the remaining games in the fourth quarter, the two old coaches replaced the main lineup in order to be harmonious, and the substitutes of the two teams came on the court.
Chamberlain was also replaced, and he was very unwilling to accept this. He played for 40 minutes in this game and had already scored 18 points, 22 rebounds, 8 blocks and 5 assists. As long as he worked harder in the fourth quarter, there would be no problem with getting two points and two blocks in the remaining eight minutes, so that he could win two triple-double games in a row and become the number one person in NBA history.
But even so, he was enough to explain to the team and the fans. When he sat on the bench, a bunch of young fans in the back greeted him. Someone couldn't wait to ask: "Hi, SUPER-Z, where are your jerseys or sneakers? I want to buy your jerseys. God knows, I am your fan, your loyal fan!"
The fans' praise made Chamberlain's depression quickly dissipate. He greeted the fans in a friendly manner. Jackson said to him: "Z's jerseys will soon enter our team's store. Please pay attention to the news on our official website. There will not be many first batch of jerseys. You must seize the opportunity!"
The fans nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, and people kept shouting from behind: "SUPER-Z, I am your fan!" Another woman screamed: "SUPER-Z, I want to give birth to you!"
Chamberlain was confused by the enthusiastic fans and finally couldn't greet him, so he could only pretend to be unable to hear the hello and watch the game on the court.
Originally this was a wonderful game, and the Warriors showed a dominant small ball tactic that had never appeared in league history. Chamberlain's joining gave the team a timely help and icing on the cake. This should have been the most attractive game since the start of the game, and the Warriors will stage a battle between the top Western Conference teams.
But everything was ruined by Bowen and Chamberlain. Of course, Bowen had more responsibility. He was the initiator. If he hadn't deposed Davis first, he wouldn't have found Chamberlain's elbow to break the bones of his nose.
The Warriors and Spurs substitutes were also resentful. After both sides came on the court, they still pulled me and yelled me, scolded my mother and father, and the game was full of anger. The three referees were so angry that they strengthened the phishing standards. As long as both sides had physical contact, they would definitely be fouls. In this way, the players on both sides enjoyed the treatment of a superstar of "body hair foul", and the good game eventually turned into a free throw competition.
Relying on the advantages left by the main lineup before, the Warriors laughed to the end and finally won the Spurs 128:120.
Popovich shook hands after the game, and the latter was the mentor of the former, so Popovich showed a good demeanor and smiled and said, "You won this game, Old Tang, congratulations. But it will not be that simple in January next year. Don't lose too ugly at that time."
The Warriors and the Spurs are opponents in the same zone and have to fight three times a season, so there are still tough battles to fight later.
Old Nelson laughed and said in a loud voice: "I can't wait, boy, then I will see if your defensive shield is hard or my attack spear is sharper!"
Popovich smiled slightly and said carelessly: "The rookie under your command is so irritable. How about it? How about it? How about giving him to me to polish it? I'll give you a good start. You can choose any other person except GDP."
"Even if you give me Tim Duncan, I won't change it. Z is our non-sale product. Believe me, he is non-sale product!" Old Nelson said proudly. Who is the hero of the Warriors' victory in this game? The blind man knows that it is definitely Chamberlain.
Popovich smiled strangely and asked back: "Not selling products? Are you sure he is not selling products? I heard that this rookie only signed a short ten-day contract. It seems that in just a few days, he is free, right?"
The two top coaches in the league had a open and secret battle, and finally let go of their hands and returned to the locker room with their team.
Chamberlain had experience this time. As soon as the whistle at the end of the game sounded, he immediately walked back to the player passage under the escort of the bodyguards. Hundreds of reporters surrounded him, and Barnett on the commentator stage smiled: "There is no doubt that our new favorite of the Golden State Warriors has been born."
The Warriors players didn't have time to wash the brush, and they were waiting for Davis' diagnosis in the locker room. He was sent directly to the MRI room to take a video. It seems that this ankle sprain shouldn't be easy.
Chamberlain was waiting anxiously, and Samar suddenly walked in and waved to him, "Z, hurry up and wash it, and then change your clothes. Old Tang wants to take you to the press conference."
Chamberlain was shocked after hearing this. After every NBA game, press conferences will be held, but the head coach always takes the team's core to participate. He is a rookie and only plays two games. Old Nelson did this to declare an attitude to the outside world: the Warriors want to train him as the core.
But now Chamberlain is concerned about Davis's physical condition, so where is the mood to attend a press conference? So he simply refused: "I don't want to deal with those reporters, and I'm a rookie, so I don't attend a press conference."
Chamberlain's words were decisive, and it was definitely not a hypocritical shirk. He thought it very clearly that today's what he treated Bowen would definitely be classified as a bad boy and a villain on the court by reporters, so he went to the press conference to find abuse by himself.
But Samar can always bring a fatal blow to Chamberlain, he said leisurely: "You can increase your net worth by $500,000 today because you are trained as the core of a team, not the damn sixth person or marginal character."
Without hesitation, Chamberlain threw off his clothes and walked into the locker room, leaving only one sentence: "Wait for me for two minutes."
Seeing this, the players in the locker room burst into laughter. Chamberlain was about to speak after taking a shower, Jackson said first: "You go to the press conference. After Lao Dai's injury report comes out, I will call you to tell me."
The Warriors' press conference was set up in a large conference room in the Oracle Arena. When Chamberlain followed Old Nelson to open the door and walked in, he saw that there were dense heads, with no less than two hundred reporters waiting for them. Li Qun and her photographer colleague were in the row, and they were still in the front row.
"Thank you, Lao Tang." Chamberlain grinned. Of course he knew who arranged Li Qun's location.
He won two consecutive victories at the start of the game and won the disciple Popovich, who is still famous for himself. Old Nelson was in a good mood and waved his hand indifferently and said, "What is the saying in the East? Soapy water will flow to your bed. Li is your girlfriend, so of course we have to arrange a good position for her."
Chamberlain smiled bitterly, not explaining the relationship between him and Li Qun. He knew that it would be useless. Besides, it would seem too hypocritical and pretentious. Does he really have no feelings for a woman like Li Qun? He is thinking about the Chinese proverb of Old Nelson, "Soap water flows into his bed." With his half-baked Chinese culture, he really doesn't understand what his words mean.
The Spurs are the best team in the league. Even if they lose, they still arrived at the press conference early in the morning. Popovich and Duncan were lowering their heads and biting their ears. They didn't know what to say. Seeing Chamberlain and Old Nelson arrive, the two closed their mouths and raised their heads.
There was a ghost, and Chamberlain subconsciously responded whether the two were discussing how to deal with themselves later.
Let the storm come more violently. Chamberlain is not afraid of being happy, so he likes to quarrel. With his understanding of Duncan, he doesn't believe that this stone Buddha will compare with him in terms of bickering.
The Warriors' press officer sent some statistics on this game to these reporters. Those who can attend the press conference are basically from large media. The team has a cooperative relationship with them, so they are more polite to them.
At the beginning of the press conference, the head coaches of the two teams began to call for reporters to ask questions. The Spurs were away and chose to ask questions first according to the rules. Popovich was familiar with the road and chose an elegant middle-aged white man wearing gold-rimmed glasses in front.
The white man had a good image, giving people a clean and tidy feeling, and he was meticulous in his suits. He looked very well-educated gentleman: "Hello, I am Fry Griman, a reporter from the Omaha Evening Post. Gentlemen, what do you think of today's violence on the court?"
This issue is the most concerned issue for all reporters. Even Chamberlain's historical record of almost 20+20+8+5 today is not as good as the two minor violence on the court.
Popovich touched his chin beard and said slowly: "I think this is a misunderstanding. Young people are always full of energy. Mr. Chamberlain may have been in contact with the NBA for the first time. I don't know that this is a professional league. It is full of men's confrontation. Players need to protect themselves. So I hope that whether he is a teammate or an injury in the future, he will first examine his own reasons."
After Popovich said that, Duncan continued: "Of course, if the Warriors players think that Bowen hurts Davis, then I'm willing to apologize for him."
Damn, Chamberlain almost got angry when he heard the two of them. How shameless are you? According to your statement, is someone who was shot to death and can only blame his body for not having bullets?
Old Nelson could sit still. He held Chamberlain who wanted to retort, pointed at Li Qun and said, "Please ask this lady."
Li Qunluo stood up generously, but did not look at Chamberlain and Old Nelson, but faced Duncan with a pure and elegant smile on his face and asked: "Hello Mr. Duncan, I am Li Qun, the Asia-Pacific NBA reporter in the Sports Weekly. I want to ask you, do you know who Chamberlain is now?"
Chapter completed!