Chapter 819 [Possessed by the Declining God, Save Xiao Si]

The Suns players had a breakup meal the next day and then went on vacation.

The atmosphere during the meal was not very good. Many veterans were depressed and too lazy to talk, especially Eddie Jones and Collis Williams. This was the last season of their careers and they failed to win a championship ring before retiring.

Both of them had a strong sense of fate, as if they had been cursed.

The Suns have won four consecutive championships and are led by the best player in the league. Once I come here, the team is doomed. Am I possessed by the legendary god of decline?

Eddie Jones was bad enough in his previous life. As soon as he left the Lakers, the Lakers started a dynasty mode; as soon as he left the Heat, the Heat won the championship; as soon as he returned to the Heat, the Heat collapsed in the first round...

Grant Hill still has hope. He performed well this season. He played in 74 games, averaged 26.8 minutes per game, scored 10.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2 assists, and shot 50.5% from the field. The games he missed were back-to-back rests. Although his statistics dropped, this was a rare healthy season. He is willing to continue playing for the Suns next season.

The free agents are also preparing to leave. The team has lost its consecutive championships. They can't continue their legend if they stay. The goal is to sign big contracts and make more money. In the summer, Varejao, Thomas, Bell, Gortat, and Shammond Williams are completely free agents. Anthony Parker can choose to opt out of his contract and is a restricted free agent.

Including retired players, the Suns will leave half of them. The management does not plan to renew contracts with high salaries and is preparing for a major lineup change.

It doesn't make much sense to renew players who have championship rings, and they may become junk contracts. Looking at their performance in the regular season this season, it is obvious. They are relatively lazy on the defensive end and are only active when shooting.

Many people have heard the proverb that one nail ruins a war. In fact, sometimes it is much simpler to ruin a thing than that proverb.

For example, Meghan could ruin her acting career by saying "Michael Bay is the Hitler on set". Even if Guo Xu pricks a finger, the Suns will fail to defend their title, causing the dynasty team to break up.

President David Stern breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to see the Suns complete their fifth consecutive championship at all. Guo Xu's injury was something the officials loved to see. It broke the winning streak without affecting Guo Xu's popularity. .

After the series, major websites analyzed the reasons why the Suns were eliminated, and fans were also discussing the performance of the Suns players.

In the playoffs, Guo Xu's shooting percentage dropped to 44%, and his three-point shooting percentage dropped to 38.6%. His statistics were 28.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 9.3 assists. An injury to his middle finger affected his shooting and dribbling feel.

Guo Xu's poor performance is forgivable. He shoots with his index finger, middle finger and ring finger. The middle finger is indispensable because it is the longest. Moreover, his decline is also compared with himself and other outside stars. His statistics are still the most beautiful.

The fans did not blame Roy. After all, he was only a second-year rookie, and injuries were beyond his control.

Roy also wanted to come back early and play through injury, but was stopped by Suns team doctor Thomas Carter.

Carter clearly told him that as long as he did this, he would probably retire within a few years. The Suns' team doctor is not a veterinarian. He made it clear the serious consequences and would never compromise. Roy is not big enough to dare to make fun of his career.

And Guo Xu also spoke. "Just stay with me and recuperate, and take time out during the holidays to practice three-pointers, long-range shots, and European steps. If you dare to change direction drastically in the future, I will suggest that you jump up from the crowd and pull the lever. Trade you out.”

Guo Xu is not joking. If he wants to change Roy's life, he must change his playing style. If he still wants to show off his jumping ability, he will retire with his meniscus worn out. Roy also knew that the boss was doing it for his own good and would not be angry. He stayed on the sidelines in the end of the series.

Someone has to pay for the loss. The role players were not qualified, so the blame fell on the "little bully" Stoudemire, who was criticized miserably. The media and fans complained together.

In the playoffs, Stoudemire averaged 40.8 points per game, but despite his best efforts, his statistics and offensive efficiency dropped. He could only score 23.3 points and 9 rebounds, and shot 48.5% from the field. The worst thing was that his free throw percentage was only 63.3%. The performance was far inferior to the regular season.

The players Stoudemire faced off against in two rounds were Tyson Chandler and Tim Duncan, both defensive experts. When they guard Stoudemire, they guard against facing the frame, making it difficult for him to rush up and interfere with his shooting. When Stoudemire pulled out to cover and catch the ball and make a mid-range shot, both teams used rotation defense, with wing players around 205cm tall to interfere with the shot.

Wing players with the heights of Lewis, Stojakovic, and Granger have difficulty guarding defenders from breaking through, but they are good at interfering with shots. Even if they don't jump and just rely on their height and wingspan, they can still scare people. As a result, Stoudemire's mid-range shooting percentage in the playoffs was only 43.8%, and his long-range mid-range shooting percentage was 31.3%.

6 billion fans are all waiting to see the Suns win five consecutive championships. Guo Xu has more championships than Jordan. They can't stand Stoudemire, a healthy man, playing so poorly!

"Stoudemire is seriously overrated. He can only play pick-and-roll with Jason. He can't attract double-teams when he plays with the ball, and he can't defend either."

"In 2006, Stoudemire and Marion were both gone, and the Suns easily won the championship. Now that Stoudemire is on the court and Varejao is resting, the Suns can't guard the inside. Isn't the reason for the loss obvious? Even if Jason's shooting percentage drops, he comes off the field. Both are close to 30+10, and Stoudemire scored fewer points than in the regular season."

"Soumen Stoudemire is a pseudo-superstar who relies on the system to perform. It's a pity for the Suns this year. If Jason didn't hurt his finger, the Spurs would not be able to beat the Suns."

"The Suns must renew Varejao if they want to win the championship next season. He should be on the best defensive team. Marion and Ariza are also very important. After they left, the perimeter defense has obviously become worse. The Suns should not have let Ariza go before. .”

Xiao Si was depressed after seeing the news. Where is the justice? He worked hard every game until he almost got leg cramps, trying to help the team win, but the result was that he was not as highly rated as the retired "Brazilian Movie King".

In fact, this is because of the deliberate guidance of the media. Fans now believe that Varejao is a super defensive player and a seriously underestimated insider. Managers of many teams also believe this. In the summer, they will recruit high-paying players to further dismantle the Suns' lineup.

Stoudemire still had to be saved, and agent Happy Walters called Guo Xu. "Jason, have you read the news? I suggest you hold a press conference to announce that you will join the national team to play in the Olympics. By the way, you can say a few words for Amare, otherwise his commercial value will decline. "

Happy is also Stoudemire's agent. He has to consider Stoudemire's future. The commercial value of the second-star player is not as good as that of the team leader. If fans criticize him for a summer, it may affect his commercial endorsement.

Guo Xu said with a smile: "I will hold a press conference the day after tomorrow. I will go to Los Angeles to hold it. I will also inform the entertainment media. I will talk about the new movie by the way. I just said that joining the national team is nothing to talk about. The press conference will be just a few words." It’s over.”

In Guo Xu's previous life, all the elite members of the Dream 8 team participating in the Beijing Olympics were represented, and almost all of the top NBA stars were there. Even if Guo Xu did not join the lineup, it would completely overwhelm other teams. He went to this men's basketball game as a trip at public expense. There was no suspense about the outcome, but he just didn't know whose position he would take.

Deron Williams may be given up. Xiaopang lacks a sense of presence in both the NBA and the national team.

Guo Xu feels that he is more likely to replace Kidd. The veteran Kidd is a false starter in the national team. He has no statistics and no contribution. He usually plays for five minutes and then fails in the first half. It depends on the situation in the second half.

It is impossible for Guo Xu to play as a substitute...