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Chapter 38 Yes, I Designed the Elevator Door Strategy

This is definitely an offensive question.

And it directly offended two people - Kobe and Jiang Chen.

The reporter's question seemed to suggest that Kobe's title of Finals MVP was undeserved, and there was also suspicion that it was intended to sow discord between the two.

For Jiang Chen, this question is also difficult to answer!

Satisfaction or dissatisfaction may cause ambiguity, and if the facts are slightly distorted through media reports, public opinion will come like a flood.

Although I'm not afraid, there's no need to cause trouble for myself.

After thinking for a while, Jiang Chen said, "Dude, you're wrong! I am indeed a candidate for the Finals MVP, but it's embarrassing that I was not selected as the MVP!"

As Jiang Chen finished speaking, laughter broke out in the interview room.

"Kobe deserves the title of MVP, but my career has just started, and I believe there will be many opportunities to win this award in the future."

Jiang Chen said confidently.

The reporters gasped when they heard this.

Is it starting to blow again?

Although Jiang Chen showed his brilliance in the last two games, he is still far from being a superstar!

Let alone the Finals MVP, how many superstars have never even played in the Finals in their entire careers?

To win the Finals MVP, you not only have to lead your team to the finals, but also win the championship as a leader.

How difficult is this?

Even Kobe, a groundbreaking star, has only won the Finals MVP once in his career.

"Jiang, after the seventh game, your contract with the Lakers will end!"

"Have you decided where to go next? Will you stay with the Lakers or switch to another team?"

A reporter asked.

Everyone stared at Jiang Chen with sharp eyes, obviously very interested in this question.

In their opinion, although Jiang Chen does not have the strength to change the league's structure, he can definitely improve a team's combat effectiveness.

With his extremely talented three-point shooting ability, excellent defense and low ball possession, he is definitely a hot commodity that every team wants.

Kobe also looked over with anticipation in his eyes.

"To be honest, I haven't made up my mind yet! After all, there are too many options now, and I need to think about it carefully."

Jiang Chen smiled.

Before Game 6 of the Finals, he was still an undrafted player that no one cared about, and after his contract with the Lakers expired, he didn't even know where his next job would be.

But now, he has become a player that many teams want to compete for.

The treatment before and after is really different.

Reporters were somewhat disappointed to not be able to get an answer from Jiang Chen. It seems that this suspense will continue for a while, after all, the free agent market will not open until July 1st.

"Phil, you led the Lakers to win the championship again. Will this be the beginning of another three consecutive championships?"

A reporter asked.

You should know that Phil Jackson has won three consecutive championships three times in his brilliant coaching career, twice with the Bulls and once with the Lakers.

According to this law, the Lakers may once again complete the feat of winning three consecutive championships and create a dynasty.

"Of course I hope to win three consecutive championships, and we will work hard for this goal."

Phil smiled, knowing that the reporter was also joking about this.

"Phil, when the Lakers were in an offensive dilemma, you arranged a perfect play for Jiang Chen to create an open shot. How did you come up with this play? Did you design it yourself?"

A reporter asked.

"No, this tactic was not arranged by me, nor was it designed by me. It was designed by Jiang Chen himself!"

Phil shrugged and said, with a hint of shock in his tone.

Being able to invent such a practical and sophisticated tactic, this Chinese undrafted player has already shown his talent as a coach...

???

Hearing this, the reporters were all stunned.

This... is not a joke?

They looked at Phil, then at Jiang Chen, somewhat confused.

"It's just like what Phil said. This tactic came to me on a whim. I named it the Elevator Door Tactic!"

Jiang Chen said lightly, as if he had done something very ordinary and not worth mentioning.

???

The reporters were completely stunned.

This, this, this.....this is too outrageous!

You know, this tactic changed the outcome of the game, and it was designed by an undrafted player on the field in a flash of inspiration?

This is really refreshing!

What's the point of playing basketball at this level?

It's such a waste of talent not to be a coach!

"Kobe, you have won your fourth championship trophy in your career. How do you feel now?"

A reporter asked.

"Now I have as many championships as Shaq!"

Kobe answered concisely.

The reporters were sweating profusely.

This wave of answers is indeed very Kobe-like.

Even though more than two years have passed, Kobe still feels bad about O'Neal's ridicule that "I have one more championship ring than Kobe"!

...

Celtics interview room.

The atmosphere was somewhat dull and depressing.

The Big Three and Rivers all had gloomy faces, red and swollen eyes, and it was obvious that they had been crying.

"Rivers, did you ever think this series would end this way?"

A reporter asked.

"No! Not at all."

"Until now, I still can't believe this is really happening!"

"The championship originally belonged to us! We led by 33 points in Game 6, and I was ready to celebrate the victory!"

"But it's helpless. When that undrafted Chinese player came on the court, everything became out of control."

Rivers spoke in a low and hoarse voice, and when he said the last sentence, he gritted his teeth and was full of hatred.

He hates it!

This may be the best chance to win the championship in his coaching career, and it is also the best chance for three veterans, Garnett, Pierce and Ray Allen.

But now everything has been ruined by this Chinese rookie!

Without Jiang Chen, how can the Lakers be a match for the Celtics?

"What do you think of the sudden outburst of Jiang Chen, the water cooler player on the Lakers?"

A reporter asked.

"Amazing, crazy, unbelievable!"

"This Chinese undrafted player was sent by God to punish us! But I don't know how we have offended God!"

Rivers said with some pain.

His mind flashed back to the beginning of the final quarter of Game 6.

If, if I had been more cautious at that time and sent all the main players of the Celtics to the court, would the outcome have been different?

There is no answer.

"Will this championship failure dampen the team's confidence? Will management break up the Big Three in the summer?"