Chapter 52: Haven

Before the Eastern and Western Conference Finals began, the NBA announced the winners of this year's MVP and Best Defensive Player awards.

Michael Jordan swept both of these heavyweight awards, averaging 35 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3.2 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game during the regular season.

As a guard, his steals and blocks reached an incredibly high level, thus winning the favor of the judges.

Jordan attended the award ceremony and was interviewed by the host.

From Jordan's expression, it was clear that he was not particularly excited.

Despite receiving two crucial individual awards, the semi-finals elimination and the team's inability to advance further left Jordan feeling helpless.

What was even more frustrating for Jordan was that not only had Ah Gan made it to the conference finals for the fourth consecutive year, but Charles Barkley had also reached the conference finals.