Updated: 2013-03-24

Although the Supersonics were eliminated, Seattle fans are still very satisfied with the team's performance this season. Even if they lose to the Spurs, there is nothing unexpected. The Spurs are a dynasty-level team that won three consecutive championships, and losing to the Spurs in the end is still a crime of non-war.

Most of the players left the team, and the few left behind had affairs to deal with, and most of the staff had already had vacations. If they were not preparing for draft affairs, the coaching staff would also be disbanded. Stephen, with Presti and Carlesimo, decided to leave the team again after he decided on the job that the team needed to strengthen this season.

The day after the Supersonics were eliminated, Stephen received a call from Yao Ming, asking when he would report to the national team. Stephen told him that he still had personal affairs that he needed to deal with and it would take about a week to pass, but he would send his logistics team to carry out his work first.

When he joined the national team, he still brought his own group. This is a unique part. He has never enjoyed this treatment. Yao Mingcai was a little jealous, and then he thought that Stephen's logistics team could also be used, so what's wrong with it?

On the one hand, Stephen has indeed saved up a large number of advertisements to shoot. Many endorsement manufacturers believe that his participation in the Olympics will further increase his popularity among fans, so they all want to release the advertisement before the Olympics. Stephen does not want to reject this opportunity to become famous, and the advertisements are also guaranteed to appear.

However, he couldn't delay it for too long, so he asked all manufacturers to place the shooting location of the advertisement in Los Angeles. There are rich resources, various virtual and real scenes, and enough production and shooting staff. If it weren't for the sake of creativity and confidentiality, Stephen even wanted to put all the advertisements in a studio to shoot.

Because on the second day of the Spurs and the Supersonics, the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers also played their sixth game. The Lakers eliminated the Hornets with a fierce massacre and advanced to the Western Conference finals to face the Spurs. Since the Lakers' record is better than the Spurs, they have a home advantage.

So Stephen's appearance in Los Angeles attracted a lot of attention from the media. Most media believed that Stephen was here to witness the Spurs' failure, because after Game 6, no one would think that Stephen came to cheer for the Spurs.

In that game, what Stephen said to **Vicci was captured by the camera. The TV station found a professional lip language expert to read Stephen's meaning. Although it was not very complete, the words of the enemy could be easily distinguished forever.

Nothing makes the media more happy than seeing a pair of masters and apprentices turn against each other, which will give them a lot of topics and room for hype, but they encountered a nail in interviewing **Vicci, who rejected them on the grounds that the interview could only target the next opponent.

Stephen, the season has ended and no longer accepts any interview topics related to the game. Now he is enjoying his own vacation and does not want to have any connection with basketball. However, when the media asked him if he would visit the Staples Center Arena to watch the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs, Stephen smiled and replied: "If I happen to have time, why not? Although I don't want to have any connection with basketball, I am still happy to be an ordinary fan."

"If you come to watch the game on site, which team will you support?" The media immediately asked with a snake and a stick. Stephen was not surprised by this question at all, and continued to answer with a look of spring breeze: "It depends on who will give me a ticket to watch the game close-up. My brother is now out and he is going to be a poor person."

"Although we all know that you have gained a lot in the endorsement market, we still want to ask, if no one gives you a ticket, you will spend money to buy tickets and get in the opinion of the team. If so, will you support that team?"

The reporters really want Stephen to say what he supports the Lakers, because in this way, they can interview **Vic or the Lakers on this topic. If Stephen says he supports the Spurs, it will make them even happier, because everyone knows that this is definitely insincere.

"If I were asked to buy my own tickets, I would never sit so close, because everyone knows that the Lakers' home tickets are the most expensive. As for whom I support, it depends on who plays better. I support it. Brother is neutral." Stephen's answer was also clever, and he easily avoided the traps set by reporters.

Seeing that the gap could not be opened from Stephen's side, the reporters had to leave in disappointment, but they still posted Stephen's words on their page.

"If Stephen is willing to visit our home court, we are willing to give Stephen the best viewing ticket, in my personal name." Kobe Bryant immediately stood up and responded, believing that if Stephen sits next to the field, it would be a provocation for the Spurs.

"I will be there at the right time. I will communicate with Kobe Bryant in detail, and you don't need to care about it." Stephen also responded in time to Kobe's response, but it was still such an ambiguous answer.

Stephen wasn't sure whether he would go or not. Perhaps it would be a blow to the Spurs, but it would also affect his image. Stephen was indeed hesitating.

With the Boston Celtics eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers four-to-three at the North Shore Garden Arena, all four teams entering the division decision have emerged, with the Boston Celtics in the East against the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers in the West against the San Antonio Spurs.

These four teams have one characteristic, that is, they have all been the best in the league and have stood on the highest stage. At the same time, except for the Los Angeles Lakers, they all rely on defense. Even the Lakers have never given up on defense.

On that day, Stephen came to the campus of the University of Southern California. Although he came to find Situ Yulin and Mo Xueru, he couldn't help but come to the vicinity of the basketball arena. With the departure of Nick Young and Pruitt, the Trojans' basketball performance this year was not very good, and they even went home without even entering the top 16.

Stephen was about to leave when he suddenly saw a familiar figure walking out. Seeing Stephen, there was an unexpected smile on his face. It was Du Fei. He had not seen him for two years. The young man who was a little thin had now become very strong. As far as Stephen knew, Du Fei had decided to leave the school to participate in the draft, but his reaction was mediocre. Most of them were not optimistic about him. Thinking of this, Stephen decided to give him some encouragement.
Chapter completed!