192: This is the fun of playing ball with Roger (Vote for monthly ticket!)_2

Following that, they shifted their target to Stevie Smith, "Steve, I'm surprised it took you so long to request a trade. I totally get it; it must be tough hanging with that asshole. Don't be envious of the great atmosphere on our team; I can only say you're unlucky."

Stevie Smith didn't react much, but Shaq's words really hit him where it hurt.

Pippen and Stevie Smith both felt stifled. Ever since Roger arrived, they hadn't had a single peaceful day.

Stevie Smith was cursed out every day.

Since the offseason conversation with Roger, Pippen hadn't had any more friction with Roger, but every day he was mocked by journalists and opponents alike, just as Shaq had mocked him, and it made him lose all his dignity.

They were both fed up; they didn't understand why fate was so unfair as to send Roger to torment them in Atlanta.

What could they possibly gain from being teammates with Roger?

With their frustration, the two moved toward the center circle, ready to start the game.