Chapter 1131 Three Consecutive FMVP!

"I have to thank many people, from Ms. Gayle to the management to the coaching staff to the fans. This team may not be the best in history, but it is the most united. A championship is inseparable from this word."

However, Tang Tianzhen was really charming in his speech, and his next words brought a burst of cheers and screams from the audience.

“I also have to thank my wife Elizabeth and my two sons, they gave me endless motivation on the court and they will always be my strongest support.

I also have to thank my team, Carl, who is going to be my new agent soon, he is not only a member of my team, he is also my brother. "

Different from the past, Tang Tian also added Karl among the people to thank. This was obviously to push him to the public.

Sure enough, after Tang Tian mentioned Karl's name, many reporters took note of the name and began to check his information privately.

I believe it won’t be long before Carl will be as well-known as Rich Paul.

“The thing I want to thank most this year is Jimmy and Kemba, our friendship goes beyond basketball, we are the best brothers.

This championship is inseparable from them, they are one of the best basketball players in the world. "

Tang Tian finally mentioned Walker and Butler.

Not only did the two of them perform well, but because next season is their contract year, he also needs to build momentum for the two brothers to get the maximum salary.

After interviewing Tang Tian, ​​the reporter successively interviewed Stevens and the other three hard-working brothers.

Like Tang Tian, ​​they mostly praised other members of the team during interviews.

The unity Tang Tian mentioned is really the label of this strongest team in history.

This may also explain why this team can win 80 games in the regular season without having to adjust.

After the interview, the staff over there came over with an envelope containing the voting results.

The last item of the award ceremony is the selection of FMVP.

11 votes from 11 media outlets.

Russell was still wheeled out in a wheelchair, but he seemed to be in better spirits than last year.

It can be seen that his condition has improved.

Xiao Hua took the envelope and opened it.

As a result, there is actually not much suspense.

In the four games of the Finals, the Pelicans swept the Cavaliers, winning every game by 20+ points. The main players basically played in three quarters.

But even so, the competition is basically concentrated between the four hard-working brothers.

Tang Tian, ​​averaging 25.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game;

Walker, averaging 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game;

Davis, averaging 17.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game;

Butler, averaging 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game;

The disadvantage of a strong team lineup is that it is easy to win the game, and everyone's statistics are not very good.

But in comparison, Tang Tian is still the one without much suspense.

"The winner of the 2018 NBA Finals Bill Russell Trophy is Tang Tian."

Xiao Hua actually had a good idea before opening the envelope, and now he gritted his teeth and read out the final result.

Tang Tian received 8 of the 11 votes, while Walker, Davis and James each received one.

When Xiao Hua read Tang Tian's name, the fans cheered, and the Pelicans teammates behind him also cheered and screamed for Tang Tian from the bottom of their hearts.

Although in terms of statistics, Tang Tian's finals are not outstanding compared to the past two years, but looking at the entire playoffs, it is different, at least the average per game is 30+.

He also scored 50+ points in overtime against the Trail Blazers, helping the team remain undefeated.

And there is no need to question Tang Tian's strength now. He is more versatile and stronger than Jordan back then.

Russell was helped up, but Xiao Hua directly gave the trophy to Tang Tian, ​​while the King of the Ring looked a little embarrassed.

But this does not prevent Russell from coming over to communicate with Tang Tian.

"Congratulations on winning this trophy for the third time in a row, you're the third kid to complete it."

Russell looked at Tang Tian with eyes full of admiration and affection.

The FMVP trophy was established one year after Russell retired.

This is why this trophy is called the Bill Russell Cup, and the awarding requires his participation.

So every award is very meaningful to Russell himself.

And the third one he mentioned refers to three consecutive FMVPs.

Before Tang Tian, ​​only Jordan and O'Neal had done it, and Jordan had done it twice.

"I'll be the first."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

Russell didn't react at first. He didn't react until Tang Tian made a 4 sign, and then laughed.

The first thing Tang Tian mentioned was the first player to complete 4 consecutive FMVPs.

Because there was no FMVP award in Russell's era, Tang Tianzhen would be the first to win four consecutive championships.

"This era belongs to you."

Russell smiled and hugged Tang Tian. He really liked Tang Tian.

After the hug, everyone started taking photos together.

There is a detail in the venue at this time.

As the president of the league, Xiao Hua should stand in the C position, but no one gave him a way. In the end, he was pushed to the edge.

It is unique for a president to do this.

The award ceremony is over, but there are still various group photos in the venue.

After the group photo, there was a real champagne party in the locker room.

After the champagne bash, there’s an all-night bar championship night.

This year's bar spending is all inclusive for Gail Benson.

After drinking more than half of the wine, Tang Tian, ​​Walker, and Butler were resting and chatting in the box next door.

This year is the most exciting year for the three brothers. They have a lot to say after winning the championship.

As we chatted, it was natural to talk about the next free agent market.

They have a good relationship and have nothing to hide.

"Don, Jimmy and I have talked and we're both leaving New Orleans this offseason."

Walker said.

He didn't say the reason, but it actually had something to do with Tang Tian.

Tang Tian's data this year is much different from last year's triple-double per game.

In other words, Tang Tian sacrificed a lot of ball rights for him and Butler, and his statistics are completely unworthy of being the number one player in the league.

"Good thing."

Tang Tian nodded.

The NBA is a business league and a data league. Like 2K, if the super giants stay together for a long time, the player strength and the market will weaken.

The fact that the Heat's Big Three and the current Cavaliers' Big Three were hacked has a lot to do with this reason.

In order for the team to win, the super giants must divide their labors and make sacrifices.

It's the same for them, it's great to win together, but not to mention his, Walker and Butler's personal data have plummeted.

Especially Butler, if he plays for another two years, he may become the next Bosh or Love.

None of the three people spoke, but in fact they were all thinking about each other, tacitly understanding each other.

"But it must be a maximum salary. If it's not a maximum salary, even if I tie Benson up, I still have to make him pay the luxury tax to keep you here."

Tang Tian then added.

This is what he promised Walker back then.

Although the statistics are not very eye-catching, the strength shown by Walker and Butler is definitely worth the maximum salary.

"Actually, I don't want to leave..."

Butler finally couldn't hold it back and spoke anyway.

It can be seen that Walker should have done a lot of ideological work before.

"knew."

Tang Tian treated Butler like a arrogant younger brother and reached out to touch Butler's head.

They are discussing it here, but it is not clear what the Pelicans management thinks.

If Benson is determined to pay the super luxury tax to retain people, then Walker and Butler may not be able to leave if they want to.

Furthermore, Xiao Hua has definitely stepped down, and it is still unknown whether the new league president will make any changes to the system rules.

If there is a hard salary cap, then the luxury tax will not be paid if you want to.

All in all, the final decision on whether Walker and Butler will stay or not can only be made after the replacement of the president is completed and the free market opens.