Chapter 85 Aftermath of the game
On November 25, 1993, the first Thanksgiving battle since David Stern took over was over in the Jazz's final victory over the Suns, but the ups and downs of the game and the dramatic plot in the game have definitely left a strong mark in the hearts of many fans. The chapters are updated the fastest
Especially for Jazz fans, from the beginning of the game, with Barkley's crazy suppression of Lin Han, the Jazz almost had no chance from the beginning. Although the score of the game seemed anxious, the general trend of the game never came to the Jazz who was fighting at home. In this case, the Jazz actually defeated the opponent at the last moment under the leadership of Lin Han and Malone.
Although Lin Han only scored a pitiful 8 points from 3 of 9 shots in the first half, at the last moment, when Jerry Sloan put him on the court again, the hottest rookie this year performed a terrifying 10.8-minute show in the last minute. The five-pointer that induced Barkley became the most exciting moment in the game. Although to a stunning extent, Lin Han of 10.8-minute points in this game was much worse than the 35.13-minute points he scored on his own when he played the New York Knicks away not long ago.
But in the hearts of Jazz fans, Lin Han's performance in this game was already outstanding enough. Especially in order to thank Jazz fans for coming to watch the football on Thanksgiving Day, after the Jazz and Suns game, all Jazz players stayed to take photos with fans in need. In this process, Lin Han, the Jazz rookie, had definitely the most fans around. This is not just that Lin Han can sign them, but more importantly, Lin Han has really completely conquered them. Even in terms of data, Lin Han's performance is not very good. Lin Han, who scored 16 points in this game, even after entering the NBA, scored 20 points for the first time, but what can this be done? This Jazz rookie is still the favorite darling of fans.
This also made Ma Long, who scored 35 points in this game and finally made a final victory, was envious. It was not possible to conquer Jazz fans in just 10 games. Most of the Jazz fans are white and most of them are demons. Although they are fanatical, they do not like a player so easily. Lin Han not only staged a miracle in NBA, but also staged a miracle in Utah.
Especially when the game ended, as the Jazz owners, Mr. Miller and David Stern, were even more laughing. To be honest, the two NBA executives were in a roller coaster. For these two, they were going to see Lin Han in this game. After Lin Han finally completed the redemption, these two were even happier than Jazz fans or Lin Han himself.
"Yes, when we chose Lin with the No. 18 pick in the summer, we encountered a lot of trouble. Many people had a lot of doubts about our management and our coaching staff, and some even slandered our souls in the most despicable way. But the fact is that we succeeded, we selected the best rookie at the lowest price, and Lin was the best rookie this year!"
When Jazz owner Larry Miller, who stood shoulder to shoulder with NBA president David Stern, left the court, he gave Lin Han the most shining praise without any concealment when facing the reporters coming up around him. For him, this may not be an exaggeration, but a fact, because Lin Han looks like this now.
"Will Lin Han's arrival bring some changes to the team? I think for sure, but it is definitely not the kind of change you imagined. Lin, Carl and John have no problems. Carl and John are good people, and Lin is also a great team player. The pass he passed to Malone at the last moment of this game was the greatest assist I have ever seen. The cooperation between them was simply perfect."
Of course, the Jazz won crazy and thrilling in this game not only produced many good things, but also some bad things. Among them, Lin Han's last goal was caught by this group of reporters. Even when Lin Han was interviewed by TV after this game, the host asked the host why the last goal was not passed to Malone, who was the best position. If Malone hadn't helped Lin Han, he answered at the time that it was Lin Han's passing, and Lin Han would probably be besieged to death. Although Jazz fans were very satisfied with Lin Han's performance in this game, although many reporters were very complicated about Lin Han's final result, Lin Han also gave them a real handle again. When no one in the NBA liked a player facing three double-teams and his teammates were completely in the open space, he still forced his move. Even if Jordan dared to do this, he would still be criticized, let alone Lin Han.
It’s just obvious that at this time, both Malone and Jazz boss Larry Miller chose to maintain Lin Han.
"Why did the technical statistics after the game think that Lin's shot was to pick the basket instead of passing the ball? Man, no one would make mistakes. The NBA technicians are also humans. Lin's great pass this time is indeed very similar to picking the basket, but he is indeed an assist. There is no doubt about this. I think Mr. David Stern thinks so too."
Finally, when the reporter clearly identified the problem and directly took out the post-match technical statistics to tell the story, the Jazz boss directly pushed David Stern around him out.
"Yeah, that's right, Mr. Miller is right. It's a great pass. Lin's assists and Carl's Jazz are extremely wonderful. I think our staff did make some mistakes."
When David Stern smiled and gave the final explanation on behalf of NBA, the reporters are speechless now. At this time, the mood of these reporters is probably similar to that of Barkley during the game, and that is, they feel like they are a pure child.
Although these reporters were full of doubts and dissatisfaction with Lin Han's last handling of the ball, there was no doubt that Lin Han once again became the front-page headlines of major media across the United States the next day after the confrontation with Barkley, especially after so many special things happened between Lin Han and Barkley in this game.
"He is just a bastard, yes, he is just a rogue and a bastard. He is the most shameless person I have ever met. I swear that I will abuse him once when I see him. Boy, if you have the ability, you should hide and don't go on stage, fvck."
This was Barkley's angry speech in an interview with the New York Post after the game. The New York Post's malicious media for Lin Han even made Barkley's curse on Lin Han headlines on the front page of his newspaper. The title was still very inflammatory, "Magic or a rogue? The ugly of the best rookie!"
However, Lin Han did not do anything authentic enough to take off Barkley's pants on the court, so Lin Han himself had no objection to the accusations of some media. Even though these guys smeared his behavior very seriously, he even directly questioned his moral issues.
"Lin is the most talented key gentleman I have ever met. When we encounter difficulties in the game and when the game is no longer sustainable, he can always stand up. He is a rookie with the heart of a super player."
Of course, after the game, many people questioned Lin Han's character and morality on the court, but most people still gave Lin Han a very positive report. At least Stockton's evaluation of Lin Han after the game became a text with key quotes on the important page of the New York Times.
"There is no doubt that it is a pass. I wouldn't think Lin is a selfish player. It's true that his playing style is full of many controversies, but, man, his playing style has made us win 10 consecutive games. He is one of the greatest team players in the NBA. John and I have no dissatisfaction with him. He is one of the most important players in our team. I believe he can bring a lot of things to this team, not just the victory of this game, but even the final championship, maybe that's it."
This is the hero of this game. Karl Malone, who finally staged a final victory, still maintains Lin Han.
Of course, as the first NBA game broadcast on Celestial Chao, the final result could not have caused less sensation than the United States, and to some extent, because Lin Han scored 8 points in 10 seconds in the last moment, and finally helped Malone to defeat the Suns. Not only did he play the key news on CCAV major news channels, but even Lin Han's name appeared on CCAV's first program CCAV News Network.
"In an NBA regular season game that just ended this morning, the Utah Jazz defeated the defending Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns at home. In this game, Chinese player Lin Han led the team to reverse the victory at the last moment. He scored 8 points in a row in 10 seconds and laid the victory for the Jazz. The detailed report of the following game"
After the host read the press release dignifiedly, the next thing was a highlight about Lin Han's game, especially after the final minute of the game, ccav was played back for a second. This video of the game lasted for more than four minutes, which was incredible for a basketball game.
"Lin Han, male, 19 years old, was born in Nanping, Fujian in 1974, and moved to the United States with his parents at the age of five..."
Moreover, after the review of this game was played, the news broadcast even introduced Lin Han’s personal information, including Lin Han’s birth, Lin Han’s situation when he participated in the draft, and even the madness caused in the United States in recent times after Lin Han came to the NBA, and finally, Su Qun and Sun Zhengping appeared on the screen to introduce Lin Han’s current situation again.
It can be said that Lin Han’s news completely occupied the last ten minutes of the news broadcast that originally belonged to other cultural and sports news.
I'm afraid that after this news was broadcast, Lin Han's popularity in the Celestial Empire would be unimaginable to everyone.
Chapter completed!