aircannonsinc Chapter 302 Iverson Teams Up with Lin Tian? The Strongest Scoring Player in History
Chapter 302 Iverson Teams Up with Lin Tian? The Strongest Scoring Player in History
Chapter 302 Iverson Teams Up with Lin Tian? The Strongest Scoring Backcourt Duo in History is Born?
After a 20-minute break, the two teams switched sides and resumed play!
The Pacers did not change their starting lineup, while Iverson, who is practically the coach of the 76ers, brought in Lynch and replaced Snow, continuing with the starting lineup that performed well in the second quarter!
Iverson doesn't really know how to make tactical arrangements. He knows a lot of things, but he can't express them or communicate them easily. So when everything in the team is up to Iverson, he will naturally bring out the best lineup from the first half and continue to fight the Pacers!
Tonight, Iverson didn't just want to beat Lin Tian or the Pacers; what he really wanted to beat was Brown!
Brown's attitude tonight really broke Iverson's heart.
He just wants to win!
But he discovered that Brown, whom he had always respected, didn't seem to have much of a desire to win.
Brown cares more about his face, dignity, and prestige than about winning!
Brown's reaction and way of handling things made Iverson completely disappointed in him!
He will not make any further effort to repair their relationship!
In this game, Iverson will fight for himself!
At the start of the second half, Iverson drove past Lin Tian to the mid-range area, then suddenly stepped back and pulled up for a shot!
"Whoosh!"
After a crisp sound, Iverson scored another 2 points!
After scoring, he remained expressionless, gritting his teeth, and without uttering a word, quickly switching into defensive mode!
The Pacers didn't chase after the 76ers. Lin Tian calmly dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, then raised one hand above his head and spun around twice.
Isolation tactic!
Lin Tian is about to go one-on-one against Iverson again!
Given the pace of the game today, Lin Tian didn't choose to go one-on-one against Iverson very often, and half of those times he did were in the low post.
This is probably the first time tonight that the team has started from such a high position!
This time, Lin Tian didn't waste any words. Instead, he suddenly accelerated and rushed into the three-point line. After taking a step into the three-point line, he suddenly took a step back and jumped out of the three-point line again, completely ignoring Iverson's block that could only reach his elbow at most, and took the three-point shot directly!
"Whoosh!"
"A step-back shot?" After the basket, Lin Tian couldn't stop talking: "Mid-range step-back shots are nothing! A step-back from beyond the three-point line, that's what a real man does!"
Iverson still ignored Lin Tian. He dribbled the ball to the frontcourt again, and after a series of crossovers and changes of direction, Iverson once again chose to attack the Pacers' interior!
This time, Ben Wallace provided timely defensive support, intercepting the ball in mid-air and swatting it away, but the referee's whistle also blew.
Iverson gets two free throws!
After making both free throws, Lin Tian followed the same approach as Iverson, dribbling directly into the paint. When Hill rushed up to defend, he used a layup to avoid Hill's block, and after a brief contact in the air, he used his weak-side hand to shoot the ball!
"Whoosh!"
"beep!"
The ball goes in and the free throw is awarded! Lin Tian, overpowering Hill, completes a 2+1 play!
"What kind of skill is it to just draw fouls? A real man has to score 2+1s!" Lin Tian stared at Iverson in front of him and once again unleashed a torrent of trash talk.
Lin Tian is now very clear about the situation of the 76ers. It is obvious that the players and coaches have completely fallen out, and Brown has completely abandoned the team. He may announce his resignation after the game!
This means that one of the pillars supporting the 76ers has collapsed and can no longer be relied upon!
In this situation, the only pillar left for the 76ers is Iverson!
If they can defeat Iverson again, the 76ers will be completely finished tonight!
This is why Lin Tian's trash talk became more frequent again, and why Lin Tian suddenly wanted to use this humiliating imitation offense, or rather, an enhanced version of the imitation offense, to humiliate Iverson.
He wants to completely break Iverson!
But in the next match, Lin Tian realized he was wrong!
It wasn't that he was wrong to imitate Iverson's moves to attack, but rather that he was wrong about thinking he could easily defeat Iverson!
In the remainder of the third quarter, Iverson entered a near-manic state!
He kept attacking, relentlessly attacking, scoring one difficult goal after another, making all sorts of unconventional shots and crazy choices. And Iverson's form had truly rebounded completely; these crazy choices actually earned him a lot of points!
This quarter of the game was practically a showcase of Iverson's incredible shots!
But of course, with so many crazy shots, there were also some missed shots and mistakes!
It was precisely these missed shots and turnovers that prevented the 76ers from closing the gap and instead allowed the lead to widen!
Because on the Pacers' side, there's a monster who's even more insane, unreasonable, and unstoppable than Iverson!
Lin Tian!
Iverson takes a step-back mid-range shot? Lin Tian immediately responds with a three-point step-back shot.
Iverson drove to the basket, drew a foul, and earned two free throws? Lin Tian responded with a 2+1!
Allen Iverson hit a difficult mid-range spin shot? Lin Tian then followed up with a three-pointer!
Iverson drove to the basket and finally made a layup to score 2 points. Lin Tian didn't give him any chance to breathe. He also drove to the basket and slammed home a one-handed dunk!
……
In the third quarter, the two players began a fierce scoring duel, with both their individual scores and the team's scores rising rapidly.
这一节艾弗森13投7中，3分球2投1中，罚球6罚6中拿下21分，林天13投8中，3分球2投2中，罚球5罚全中，拿下23分！
If you only look at the data, the two are evenly matched, with neither able to gain the upper hand.
But anyone who watched the game knows that in this quarter, Iverson was completely dominated by Lin Tian.
Because no matter what tricks Iverson uses to score, Lin Tian will immediately use a similar but more difficult method to quickly send the ball into the basket!
You shoot a mid-range jumper, I hit a three-pointer! You go for a layup, I dunk! You draw a foul, I get a three-point play...
Under Lin Tian's terrifying performance, although Iverson could still hold on, the other players on the 76ers were starting to feel the strain.
It wasn't just because Iverson scored 20+ points in a single quarter, but the point difference between the two sides kept widening, reaching 22 points.
Also, because Lin Tian is clearly a cut above Iverson!
In particular, when everyone realized that Lin Tian's secret weapon for bullying short players like Iverson had not yet been used, they had a clearer understanding of the outcome of this one-on-one match!
Iverson scored 20+ points in a single quarter, but that was all he could manage, even though he gave it his all.
Lin Tian's 20+ point performance in a single quarter was purely because his target was Iverson, not because he wanted to score 30 points in a quarter and blow out the game!
In a sense, although the Pacers only won by 7 points in this quarter and led by 22 points for the whole game, the effect was definitely more significant than the Pacers' 30-point lead over the 76ers in this quarter!
For example, right now, during the break between the third and fourth quarters, all the 76ers players had expressions of disbelief and shock on their faces.
They were shocked by Lin Tian's terrifying firepower and by Iverson's already excellent form, yet the team's score continued to widen.
If they still can't win like this, then there's really nothing they can do if the 76ers get swept!
In the fourth quarter, facing a 22-point deficit and a complete loss of morale and fighting spirit, Iverson stopped pushing himself.
He was competitive, but he also knew that some matches were simply unwinnable.
He called out the names of several role players and sent them onto the court to continue playing against the Pacers' reserves. As for the starters...
Take a break! The 76ers players are exhausted after playing for three whole quarters!
Just as Iverson sat dejectedly on the bench, Brown's voice suddenly came over.
"I thought you guys could win, but you still lost by 2-30 points, didn't you? What's the difference? Besides you, the selfish one, getting a higher score, what other difference is there?"
"There is a difference." Iverson looked at Brown with a strange expression. He suddenly realized that this was the first time he had met this old man! How come he had never noticed before that this old man, whom he had always respected and loved so much, was such a mean-spirited and heartless fellow?
Thinking this through, Iverson stopped holding back and said to Brown, "The biggest difference is that in the first three games we were your dogs, but tonight, we are our own masters!"
"I'm so glad I'm rid of you! I'm sure you're just as glad! You think I'm uncoachable? Coincidentally, I also think you're unreasonable!"
"Do you know what tonight means to me? It means I can finally throw all that boring, tedious, nauseating training, basic exercises, and strength training you taught me into a corner and let them die. It also means that starting today, I don't have to train anymore!"
"I, Allen Iverson, am this good without needing to train! I don't need your outdated junk! I'll play basketball my own way!"
"Then you'll never make the playoffs!" Brown looked at Iverson with the same vicious expression.
"That's still better than you getting beaten up for two years straight and not being able to lift your head!" Iverson snorted, ignoring Brown, and turned to sit in the distance, sulking.
On the Pacers' bench, separated by a scorer's table, Lin Tian strained his ears to listen, trying to hear what the two were arguing about. He even chatted with the staff who were working there, wanting to ask them if they knew what was going on with the 76ers.
Unfortunately, no one could give him the right answer, and then...
Just as Lin Tian was engrossed in listening to gossip, the referee walked up to him, crossed his arms, and gave him a technical foul!
"During the match, do not disturb or disrupt the technical staff's work, and do not talk to them too much!"
Because he was chatting so enthusiastically with the staff, Lin Tian received a technical foul!
Just as Lin Tian was about to protest his innocence, the referee suddenly whispered, "But if you hear anything interesting inside information, you can tell me after the match! We can discuss it together!"
Study your grandpa!
If this weren't during a match, Lin Tian would definitely have given the referee the middle finger right now!
Oh, you've already given me the T, and now you want to get first-hand gossip from me, Master Lin?
Daydreaming!
Of course, the most important reason why Lin Tian didn't share was that he couldn't hear what Iverson and Brown were saying at all. He was curious, he was upset, he was scratching his head, but he just couldn't hear it.
He even wanted Bird to put him back in so he could listen to what those two guys were saying!
I'm really curious!
Especially given that Iverson and Brown have definitely fallen out completely, Lin Tian is genuinely curious whether the two of them have exchanged any profanities or spat into each other's mouths.
Unfortunately, I can't hear anything!
We'll just have to wait until the press conference after the match to see if the two of them will drop any bombshells!
In the end, as the final whistle blew, Iverson, who did not play in the fourth quarter, scored 45 points and his efficiency was not bad, but the 76ers still could not avoid their fourth consecutive loss by at least 20 points!
A complete and utter defeat!
Although Iverson finally recovered tonight and scored 40+ points in a decent manner, he was completely powerless to stop the team's collapse, because on the other side of him stood Lin Tian, who also scored 40+ points and was even more efficient!
Anyone who watched the live broadcast of the game could easily see that although the two players had similar stats, Lin Tian completely dominated Iverson on the court!
Not only did they beat them to a pulp, they also thoroughly humiliated them!
How would you describe the feeling these two players gave off in this match?
Iverson gave it his all, playing like his life depended on it, playing all 36 minutes of the first three quarters. He was so exhausted he felt like he was going to vomit blood, but in the end he only scored around 40 points.
Lin Tian, on the other hand, strolled around leisurely, taking breaks when he needed to and attacking when he needed to, displaying a playful and effortless style, and finally easily scored around 40 points.
4: 0!
The Pacers easily defeated the 76ers with a margin of victory of over 20 points in four consecutive games, eliminating them for the second year in a row!
Furthermore, in the past two years, the Pacers have won by sweeping victories!
Perhaps the only difference is that after being swept last year, the entire 76ers team was full of hope. Iverson and Brown were in a honeymoon period, and were even willing to sacrifice an entire summer to practice extra.
However, this year, the 76ers have suffered from discord between their coach and players, casting a huge shadow over the team's future.
Although everyone believes this battle between mentor and protégé will inevitably result in Brown being fired by the 76ers, the question remains: what will happen to them? Will they be traded? Will they be benched by the new head coach? Will they even make the playoffs next year?
Everything is unknown.
In particular, Iverson's performance in this series was truly indescribable!
Although he did score 40+ points in the fourth game, his performance in the first three games was disastrous. He scored less than 25 points in three consecutive games, and only once did he achieve a shooting percentage of just 40%. He was completely contained by the Pacers, and his height disadvantage was also obvious.
For the 76ers' management, if their goal is to sell tickets, then of course they need to keep Iverson and continue to attract fans.
But if their goal is to recreate the team's glory days of the early 80s, should they continue rebuilding around Iverson? Can a scorer who's less than 180cm tall really lead a team to a championship?
Should we replace them with a more suitable core player?
In short, the future of the 76ers is bleak and uncertain.
On the Pacers' side, Lin Tian delivered an epic performance in the series, scoring over 40 points in all four games, averaging 43.5 points, 9.5 assists, and 7.5 rebounds per game, along with an average of 3 steals per game!
As for the hit rates, they reached an astonishing 58%, 45%, and 91%!
In this series, Lin Tian completely dominated and crushed the entire 76ers' perimeter game, including Iverson!
The Pacers have perfectly avenged their loss in the regular season, using a series that almost dismantled the 76ers to declare that they are not afraid of anyone and there is no such thing as a "Pacers terminator"!
Even though this series has progressed so smoothly, even though this series has been won so easily, and even though Lin Tian has put up such amazing stats, the protagonist tonight is not the Pacers or Lin Tian.
The main characters tonight are clearly the 76ers and Iverson!
At the post-game press conference, Iverson and Brown sat side by side, but both looked terrible and didn't exchange a single word. They were like strangers who had just boarded the same subway and ended up sitting next to each other.
The conflict between these two has become so blatant that even the dumbest person can see that something big is going to happen to the 76ers this summer!
And this mentor and apprentice, who have seemed like a loving father and son and have worked together seamlessly throughout the season, are likely to make headlines at the press conference!
It's rare to see a mentor and student publicly fall out and have a falling out at a press conference, even in the NBA!
Isn't this situation much more exciting than the post-game press conference after the Pacers successfully advanced?
The reporters all thought: since the Pacers win multiple series every season, there will be plenty of opportunities to interview them! Tonight's target is the 76ers!
So, reporters gathered their friends and family, eagerly filling the press conference room to capacity, everyone waiting for Brown and Iverson to say something.
But the two of them seemed to have agreed to stay silent and not communicate. They just sat there, not saying a word and not moving.
It's like a young couple who have decided to break up but neither wants to say it out loud.
"Mr. Larry, we noticed that throughout the entire game tonight, you didn't provide any guidance to the team, nor did you make any substitutions or call any timeouts. Are you feeling unwell?"
The first person to stand up and ask a question was a senior reporter with a high standing in Philadelphia. His question was full of his love for the 76ers. He hoped to give the two men a way out and prevent the promising 76ers team from falling apart completely.
If only Iverson or Brown could say at this moment: Yes, I am indeed feeling unwell.
This reporter has the ability to portray tonight's game as a tragic battle, depicting Brown as a conscientious figure in the industry who is tormented by illness to the point of being unable to stand or speak, yet still fights alongside the players on the front lines!
Unfortunately, Brown didn't take the way out he offered; instead, he leaped off the building!
"I'm not sick, I'm perfectly healthy, I have no problems whatsoever." After this triple denial, the atmosphere at the scene was immediately ignited!
Every reporter knew that something big was about to happen!
Apart from a few local reporters who genuinely like the 76ers and looked disappointed, everyone else went into celebration mode.
Brown didn't keep the reporters waiting for long, and before they could even ask any questions, he continued, "Tonight, I have completed my last game as the head coach of the 76ers. I am announcing my resignation. After tonight, I am no longer the head coach of the 76ers."
"As for the reason, I have nothing to say, and I don't care how you report it. In short, I resigned." After saying this simple sentence, Brown made no further explanation, ignored the reporters' frantic questioning, and stood up and walked out of the press conference room.
The reporters watched his retreating figure with disappointment, and then everyone turned their attention to Iverson, who was still sitting there.
"Allen, why did Coach Brown resign?"
"Is there a conflict between the two of you?"
"Is it related to tonight's formation change and tactics?"
"Some people are saying that Coach Brown and you both had your eye on the same stripper, and that's why you got into a fight. Is that true?"
"Allen, someone said you and Coach Brown took out a handgun in the locker room. Is that true?"
"Was it because you lost to the Pacers for two consecutive years that Coach Brown was disappointed, and that's why you parted ways?"
"Was his resignation because you didn't like his coaching style?"
"Is it that the 76ers' management is dissatisfied with Coach Brown?"
"Have you ever had a crazy argument with Coach Brown?"
One question after another, a relentless barrage of questions. The reporters, like sharks that had smelled blood, surrounded Iverson in the blink of an eye, bombarding him with questions in hopes of getting some information out of the young man who was still sitting there.
"That's enough." A tall figure suddenly appeared next to Iverson, then sat down with a thud, took the microphone from the silent Iverson, and said to the reporters, "My brother Allen just lost the series today, and his most respected coach also left tonight. He's already in a bad mood."
"After tonight, I think both Coach Larry and Allen will give you a perfect answer, not a perfunctory one. But tonight, let him go tonight and let him get some rest."
Iverson stared at the person beside him in disbelief, his eyes even welling up with tears: "Lin, I..."
"You bullshit." Lin Tian waved his hand to interrupt Iverson, saying, "Because of your mess, no one is interviewing me anymore. Our press conference was as quiet as a church on a Wednesday afternoon. Please, we are the winners. We just swept to advance, and I'm averaging 40 points per game, completely crushing the guy next to me."
"Don't you have a single question you want to ask me?"
After finishing speaking, Lin Tian turned to the reporters below the stage and continued, "If there really isn't one, I'm leaving!"
"Lin, I can do it." Iverson looked at Lin Tian, then turned to the reporter and said, "I can explain what happened tonight."
"You don't need to explain," Lin Tian interrupted Iverson again. "Why don't you answer a question for me: Who is the coach you respect most in the world?"
"Coach Larry," Iverson replied without hesitation.
"Aha! Case solved!" Lin Tian laughed heartily, clapping his hands. "We've found the root of the conflict between Allen and Coach Brown! Allen's favorite player is Larry Bird, and he thinks that 'Big Bird' is the best coach. Coach Brown was obviously jealous, which is why the two of them argued!"
"That's exactly it! Larry will be so happy when he finds out about this; he'll suddenly have such a big-name fan in the league! This is big news!"
"After all, Larry knows how annoying he is and how many people genuinely hate him; he's very self-aware about that."
"Well then, that concludes tonight's press conference. I'm going to take Allen to talk to Larry and let him know that even a bastard like him has supporters like Allen!"
After rambling on, Lin Tian put his arm around Iverson and stood up, heading towards the door of the press conference. Although the reporters were unhappy with Lin Tian's interference and his behavior of forcibly dragging Iverson away after spouting nonsense, there was nothing they could do.
Who can blame them when both are top stars in the league and both are All-Star starters?
We can't afford to offend them!
However, although they couldn't afford to offend them openly, and didn't dare to forcibly stop the two from leaving, the reporters were already frantically brainstorming headlines for tonight's news.
Allen Iverson openly admits he admires Larry Bird! His desire to join the Pacers is no longer a secret!
The real reason for the conflict between Brown and Iverson has been revealed! It's because Iverson's heart belongs to Indiana!
"Which Larry is better? Iverson smiled slightly, without giving a real answer!"
The real reason for the breakdown in their relationship? A story hidden beneath an unexpected turn of events!
The Pacers are already planning their offseason before the season is even over? They've set their sights on the "Philadelphia Answer"!
Can the Philadelphia Answer become the Indiana Answer? Can the Lin-Allen duo continue their league-dominating run?
The "Forest Duo" may be born this summer! What kind of spectacle can two scoring champions create together?
Well, how should I put it?
When it comes to creating sensational stories, these reporters are definitely experts. A few obviously nonsensical remarks from Lin Tian somehow managed to make them imagine that the Pacers were about to make a major trade with the 76ers...
That's quite an imagination!
Of course, neither the parties involved nor the fans will know about these things until tomorrow. No matter how much these reporters try to create something interesting, they will have to wait until the newspaper is published tomorrow morning to reveal their wild ideas to the public.
"Why did you help me?" Iverson and Lin Tian ran out of the press conference, found a corner, and sat down together against the wall. Iverson looked at Lin Tian and couldn't help but say, "But thank you."
"Because we're brothers! Of course I'm going to help you!" Lin Tian kicked Iverson, making him move aside so he wouldn't block his leg. "Besides, if I don't stop you, you'll definitely say things like it's your fault, that you drove Brown away, that you let him down, and so on."
"That's what I was going to say," Iverson nodded. "It's true."
"That would ruin your reputation, make you a target of public criticism, make you the target of a lot of fans' madness, make you a public enemy, and your commercial value would plummet." Lin Tian said to Iverson with a look of disappointment and frustration.
"I don't care," Iverson said, "but I have to tell the truth..."
"Fine, you're so high and mighty, you think you don't care about these things," Lin Tian said helplessly. "But you still care about winning and losing, right? You still want to win, right? Have you ever thought about what will happen to you if you take responsibility for this?"
"You'll get a reputation as a 'coach killer' or a 'ball hog,' and people will think you're unmanageable and uncoachable. Many excellent head coaches will refuse to coach you or come to Philadelphia because of this, because they're worried they'll end up being kicked out themselves."
"You don't care about this either?"
"I...I care." Iverson sighed, surrendering. "But why are you helping me like this?"
"Didn't I tell you? We're brothers," Lin Tian said with a grin. "I won't let my brother face this alone."
"Allen Iverson's emotions fluctuated, resulting in the loss of the permanent skill: Butterfly Through Flowers LV1 (0/2000)!"
"Butterfly Through Flowers LV1: Host's breakthrough ability increases by 7%, crossover dribbling skills increase by 7%, and the probability of shaking off the opponent increases by 3%!"
"Lin, you're a really good buddy!" Iverson's big eyes welled up with tears again as he nodded gratefully at Lin Tian.
Who said no?
Of course, my brother Lin is my esteemed brother!
Especially when my brothers always give me big gifts, I feel even more grateful!
"So tonight, let's forget about the game, forget about these losses and all that other bad stuff, and have some fun, okay?" Iverson let out a long sigh, then composed himself and looked at Lin Tian, saying, "My treat! Bring your whole team!"
"You can treat me, no problem." Lin Tian grinned and resumed his smug look. "But I can't forget the pain of losing. You know, we've only lost 7 games this season, and we've only lost one game in the entire 21st century. We've also won 7 consecutive playoff games."
"I haven't felt the pain of losing in so long. How can I forget a feeling that doesn't exist and that I've never experienced before?"
"Fuck you! Go to hell!" Iverson gave him the middle finger, but he was clearly back to his old self. He stood up and said to Lin Tian, "I'm going to change. See you later!"
After parting ways with Iverson, Lin Tian didn't turn back but went straight back to the Pacers' locker room. Then he found a piece of paper in his locker and read it aloud.
"Reggie $7000, Chris $6000, Vince $4000... Rashad and El together $1500, Doug..." Lin Tian read this far, then looked at Christie with disdain and said, "Doug, don't you dare participate in our betting next time. You're supposed to be a multi-millionaire, what the hell is $100?"
After making a sarcastic remark about Christie, Lin Tian turned to everyone else and said, "You guys hurry up and pay up, then change your clothes. Allen's treating us to some fun tonight!"
"He just lost the series, and in such a humiliating way!" Miller looked at Lin Tian in disbelief. "And then he invited you out to play?"
"Is Allen really such a shameless person? Unbelievable!" Webber muttered, clearly very unhappy that Iverson had caused them to lose money.
"It's not me being invited, it's us!" Lin Tian said smugly. "I told you long ago, I have plenty of ways to get Allen to treat us. You didn't believe me, but you insisted on betting with me. Hurry up and pay the bill, then we'll go experience the joy of Philadelphia!"
"Fuck you! Doug, you'd better sit at the kids' table from now on! You're a multi-millionaire and you don't even have a hundred-dollar bill? You gave me... nine ten-dollar bills, one five-dollar bill, and... Fuck you! Where did you get so many coins? Go to hell! I'm never this stingy when I tip at restaurants!"
Christie chuckled and said, "You guys go ahead, you guys go ahead. I won't even sit at the kids' table. My wife's calling me tonight to chat. I'll definitely join next time!"
Christie received more than ten middle fingers and disdainful snorts from the entire locker room. This disgrace to the multi-millionaire was so afraid of his wife that he was truly despicable.
"Even if I married Audrey Hepburn, I wouldn't be this afraid of her!" Miller said dismissively, quickly pulling on his pants. "I'm going to have a few more drinks tonight! Otherwise, all this money I gambled on will be for nothing! I have to drink my money back!"
"Great! Tonight I'm going to seduce eight soft, fluffy, white girls! Nobody stop me, I'm going to suffocate in those soft marshmallows!" Webber also quickly put on his T-shirt, and he lost quite a few as well.
"Then you'd better keep an eye on Chris." Having spent two years hanging out with this group of old hooligans, Carter had long lost the naivety of his fresh graduation. His naivety had turned into a full-blown lewdness. When facing fans and the media, he could still show that hearty smile and big white teeth, but when facing his teammates, his hearty smile inevitably turned into a bit of lewdness!
"Last time you ate that cheap artificial marshmallow, it hurt your teeth from all the crunch!"
Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Weber said indignantly, "What cheap artificial cotton candy! That damn thing is just two kilograms of iron stuffed inside! Unprofessional, utterly unprofessional! I've said it before, this industry needs regulation, there should be an entry system! We can't let these cheap industrial products enter our field of vision!"
"That's practically a crime! I'd even be willing to fund a foundation to test specifications, research ingredients, and prevent substandard products from entering the market, and to keep those shoddy, purely technological products off the market!"
"I'm not doing this for profit; everything I do is for a better life!"
Anyone who didn't know better would think Webber was talking about some noble and great philanthropic cause, but Lin Tian was too lazy to waste any more words with this guy. He simply grabbed his sneakers and threw them at Webber, yelling, "Hurry up! If you keep talking nonsense, Allen won't wait for us!"
As soon as Lin Tian said this, the entire Pacers team let out wolf howls and scrambled out of the locker room.
At least at this point, if they were to vote for this year's MVP, they would definitely vote for Iverson.
Hmm... only for tonight!
Regardless of Iverson's usual character, his various flaws, whether he made any mistakes when facing Brown, or whether his playing style on the court was too self-centered and autocratic.
Without commenting on those things, if we only look at how he treats his friends, this guy is definitely one of the best guys in the entire NBA!
For example, tonight, Iverson invited almost everyone from the Pacers and 76ers teams to party at the biggest nightclub in Philadelphia! He brought dozens of beautiful girls, ordered the most expensive drinks in the nightclub, and booked a huge private room.
He was practically standing on the table and shouting, "Young Master Ai is paying for tonight's expenses!" It has to be said, his spending spree was truly grand and imposing! It perfectly illustrated the saying...
Throw away the money!
Drink some alcohol and some water!
After Iverson got really into the swing of things and was completely high, he started his usual routine every time he came to the nightclub.
He grabbed his bag, pulled out a wad of US dollars, and started drinking, dancing, and scattering them into the air! Under Iverson's frenzy, the atmosphere in the box reached another climax, with everyone wildly releasing their passion and hormones.
Yes, of course. Lin Tian cleverly observed that the young Lewis, along with several benchwarmers from the 76ers, were secretly hiding their heads in the soft, white flesh while taking advantage of everyone's inattention to step on the faces of several Franklins. Then, multitasking, they quietly put the Franklins closest to them into their pockets.
Our motto is "Be thrifty and manage your household well," so you'll definitely make the trip worthwhile!
Lin Tian even suspected that those fringe players on the 76ers team who only earned $3 to $40 a year, after deducting their taxes, agent commissions, training costs, and other fixed expenses, might not have as much money left over each year as they would have earned by hanging out with Iverson a few times a year...
What a waste!
With this kind of spending habit, it would be an injustice if Iverson didn't go bankrupt after retirement! Bankruptcy is inevitable!
However, regardless of whether Iverson will go bankrupt in the future, now, under the influence of alcohol and the opposite sex, the two teams that were just fighting tooth and nail put aside all their grudges and had fun together that very night!
NBA, playoffs, we'll talk about that later!
Now is the time for us brothers to have fun and forget our troubles!
(End of this chapter)