You are the pearl, Mo Mengchen

Chapter 704

Chapter 704

Tuesday, October 2000, 10, evening.

Today is the opening game of the 2000-2001 NBA new season, and it is also the opening game at home for the Pistons after two years away.

In the previous preseason, the Pistons visited the major European teams on behalf of the NBA. They won all six games and averaged 30 points per game.

The gap between the world and the NBA is still huge. Although the level of European countries has improved, there is still a world of difference from the NBA.

This year's opening game, the Pistons, as the defending champion, can hold the opening game at home, which means a lot to them.

In the first game of the season, they will be able to witness the fourth championship flag in team history hoisting on the roof of Auburn Hills at home.

The first game of the season, they will be able to take over the second championship ring from David Stern.

In order to arrange for them a well-matched opponent, the alliance also took great pains.

In the opening game of a strong team, in order to be as eye-catching as possible, the league usually chooses a deadly enemy as an opponent.

Before the schedule was announced, most people predicted that the league would play the opening game between the Pistons and the Lakers, because the two teams had just played against each other in the Finals.

But the Pistons have forged too many mortal enemies in recent years, not to mention the old enemy of the Bulls, the Celtics are also their mortal enemies, the Blazers are also their mortal enemies, and the Knicks are basically becoming their mortal enemies.

Therefore, it's not that the Lakers can't.

The Bulls were excluded, and the league didn't want a second game where they slaughtered their opponents by 70 points in the opening game.

The Celtics are also excluded. Without Duncan, it is impossible for them to compete with the Pistons. If they force Lalang to match, it may lead to another tragedy. The Pistons are the NBA version of the Bad Boys and Lions League. They are best at bullying , it is cruel to treat weak teams.

So, there are actually a few options left.

Blazers, Knicks or Lakers.

These three teams all have the same characteristic, that is, the previous generation had grievances with the Pistons, and then the grievances continued to this generation, and in the past two years they have become a stumbling block on the way to the Pistons' rise.

They are absolutely qualified as stumbling blocks, and they have joined hands to dedicate many classic battles to the audience.

The only possible exception is the Philadelphia 76ers, who recruited Duncan during the offseason, making them a world-renowned power in one fell swoop.

Iverson + Duncan equals strong championship competitiveness.

Due to the existence of the 76ers, three championship-level teams appeared in the East at once, while in the West, only the Trail Blazers can compete with the Lakers.

The league thought about it, and finally chose the Knicks as the opponent of the Pistons' opener.

The grievances between the Pistons and the Knicks in the 80s were not formed in the playoffs, and grievances can also be forged in the regular season.

The brutal style of play of the Bad Boys made them countless enemies, and the New Yorks in the east was one of them. At that time, the Knicks had not yet evolved into the New York gangsters, and their style of play could be called gentle, and they fought rough with the Pistons. Get up, and problems quickly arise.

The two sides experienced many times of court violence, and the knots became deeper and deeper. After the Knicks rose in the 90s, they came to the playoffs with a butcher knife, but happened to encounter the Pistons' trough period. They could only spill their grievances on the Bulls and become the king of the Bulls. A stepping stone on the road to success.

As for the new era, there is no need to say much about the grievances between the Knicks and the Pistons last season.

The comparison between Penny and Dor.Mo is one of the hottest topics among New Yorkers.

Last season's Mo Mengchen added MVP and his momentum far surpassed the penny with only one team. Of course, New Yorkers were not convinced. Even if they lost the playoffs, they were not convinced. They belittled Dor.Mo and raised Penny, trying to instill in the world that Penny is the better player.

When they met in the opening game, the Knicks had to watch the opponent raise the glorious championship flag in front of him.

Although the Knicks are the largest sports city in the United States (the city with the most championships in the four major leagues), there are only two NBA championships in the 70s. The Pistons were originally equal to them, but it took only two years to surpass them.

The high-spirited BGM was played live, and amidst the cheers of everyone, it symbolized the highest glory of last season, and it has since hung on the top of the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Penny and the others stood on the opposite side of the field in their uniforms and watched the Pistons line up. Mr. President came to them and awarded championship rings one by one.

"Damn, what a shit!"

Marcus Camby is keen to see, they also have a chance to compete for the ring, last season was a little short.

Pippen stood indifferently, chewing gum in his mouth, and said in his heart that he didn't want to see the Pistons win the championship, but they did win and there was nothing to say.

After an offseason of adjustments, the Knicks have a more tacit understanding. He thinks he still has the power to fight. Therefore, they are more competitive than last season.

Only he knew what Hardaway was thinking, and he just kept looking at the opposite side without saying a word.

Stern awarded championship rings one after another, and the rookies and free agents who joined the team this year could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything.

When Stern came in front of Mo Mengchen, he gave the ring to Mo Mengchen and said, "Keep up, Mo."

Stern never imagined that the bad boy legion that once caused him headaches has now become his help to further promote the NBA to the world.

Jordan's retirement should have brought the NBA into a period of low ebb, because to create such a perfect external image, it requires not only the strength of the players, but also a certain amount of luck.

Jordan is unique and hard to replicate.

Although the league has been looking for Jordan's successor, suddenly, Dor.Mo and the Pistons emerged after Jordan retired and became the new face of the league.

Their style of play, their image, there is simply nothing wrong with them.

And they are so young that they can become the new face of the next ten years. Therefore, Stern needs this team to remain on the front line.

To the president's encouragement, Mo Mengchen only replied: "Everyone in Detroit will do their best."

Stern just smiled, said no more, and continued to hand out the rings.

After the first round, only three players did not have rings. They were rookies and free agents who had just joined the team this year. The other players all got golden rings.

Rashid treated it like a fetish, and after the presentation ceremony, he deliberately took the ring to the sidelines and handed it to his family to take care of it.

The ceremony is over, the fans are enjoying themselves, and it's time for the opening game to begin.

Because this opening game is very special, many big names came to the scene, the current mayor who is about to retire, the popular candidate for the next mayor, Dave Bing, who is also the famous Pistons, the team owner, big and small shareholders, sponsors, etc. Businessmen, businessmen who have business contacts with Mo Mengchen, or businessmen who have friendship with Mo Mengchen, even some unrelated entrepreneurs also came to the scene.

Watching the Pistons games, having the front row seats of the Pistons began to become a status symbol in Detroit. Only sitting in the first row of the Palace of Auburn Hills is the most prominent figure in Detroit.

Such a big scene made many players feel nervous.

"Even if it's New York, Los Angeles, it's just that?" Hill said during the warm-up.

Mo Mengchen patted the ball lightly, but did not reply to his words.

Ricky Davis showed a variety of dunks to attract the attention of the scene. As he made three consecutive 360-degree dunks with different postures, the applause of the scene was higher and higher.

The eldest son of Gaulle even stood up and clapped and shouted: "Ricky, give it another shot!"

Davis is the spokesperson of Gaulle. Hearing this, he asked Ginobili to pass the ball and showed off a 360 turn around and dunk.

After Davis finished dunking, he turned around and saw Mo Mengchen's face. He quickly said, "Father, I just want to liven up the atmosphere."

Said the idiot who nearly blown up the Palace of Auburn Hills.

"No need to explain." Mo Mengchen said, "If you dunk like this during the game, everyone will be very happy."

Davis couldn't understand it, because judging from the reaction on the spot, everyone was happy with his fancy dunk.

Except Dor.Mo

The scene gradually quieted down, and the warm-up time was over.

Players from both sides left the field one after another, and the starters took off their clothes and prepared to appear on the field.

"Meeting New York in the opener is probably the saddest thing in the world," Westphal said half-jokingly, "but we beat them in the playoffs, and tonight's game means a lot."

Not only the opening game, but also the championship flag, the awarding of rings, and many big names came to the scene.

This is a must win game.

Subsequently, the Pistons made their debut: Dor.Mo, Hill, Houston, Rasheed, Wallace.

For the Knicks, the lineup is exactly the same as last season: Penny, Steve Smith, Pippen, Camby, Mutombo.

It should be said that the lineups of the two teams are the same as last season.

With the opening jump ball, Mutombo jumped up and helped the Knicks grab the ball.

Hardaway dribbled the ball across the half court, and as soon as he met him, he pulled up and shot, and made a three-pointer from the front, attacking like a killer.

3 is better than 0

"It seems that you are not ready yet." Penny spat some trash talk at Mo Mengchen.

Facts have proved that it is not that the Pistons are not ready, but that their opponents are too prepared.

Mo Mengchen didn't take the ball across the half court himself, he handed the ball to Hill, which was a mistake.

When he chose to do this, the Knicks immediately adopted a full-court full-court man-mark on him without leaving any gaps, and it was difficult for Hill to pass the ball to him.

Super high intensity, airtight defensive rotation, the Pistons' only singles chance is Rasheed posting Camby in the low post.

Hit hit, he didn't feel comfortable and passed the ball.

Mo Mengchen finally received the ball, but there was not enough time. Even if his shot was as fast as lightning, it would be difficult for him to make a shot before the attack time ran out.

"Beep!"

24 seconds offensive violation!

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