Chapter 331 The Champion!
Chapter 331 The Champion!
Oracle Arena, which was just moments ago filled with Warriors fans in yellow jerseys, is now almost empty. Only a few Hawks jersey fans remain.
Colorful ribbons fluttered in the air above the stadium as Jia Fei and Art Mayork embraced tightly in the center of the court... They hadn't waited many years for this moment, but before, it had only ever appeared in their dreams.
Jia Fei never imagined that in his fourth season as a team driver, he would lead his team to the championship. His idol, Allen Iverson, never achieved this honor throughout his entire career.
It's not just Iverson; other famous NBA 50 greatest players, such as "The Mailman" Malone, "NBA's all-time assist leader" Stockton, and "famous Jia Fei hater" Charles Barkley, have never won a championship.
While a championship is a team honor, for a superstar, not winning it will leave a regret in their career, no matter how many individual honors they have or how much money they have earned.
Shaquille O'Neal would pull out his championship ring to provoke Barkley when they were exchanging insults, but Barkley could only put on a brave face, which seemed so weak, because he actually didn't have a championship ring to show.
Why would Ah Tan endure so much criticism to join the Running Man cast and team up with other players? It's all for the sake of winning a championship. Without a championship, he doesn't deserve to be discussed as one of the NBA's top ten stars.
It's fair to say that with a championship and an MVP award, Jia Fei is almost guaranteed a place in the Hall of Fame. That's the significance of this championship.
ESPN's star reporter Donis Burke conducted a live interview with Jia Fei. She looked at Jia Fei gently and said, "Congratulations, Jia, you've won the championship and become this season's champions! What's the first thing you want to say right now?"
"Thank you!" Jia Fei smiled and said, "I'm a little excited right now, so please forgive me for speaking haltingly!"
"It's alright, Ja, take your time!" Donis Burke said with a kind smile.
"Two years ago, the Hawks offered me a big contract when I was still a substitute for the Thunder. They respected me and gave me a lot of opportunities. My coach, Mr. Budenholzer, trusted me a lot. What I want to say most now is thank you for your trust. I have not let you down!" After Jia Fei finished speaking, there was a round of applause from the audience.
After finishing his interview with Donis Burke, Jia Fei returned to the visiting team's locker room. As soon as he entered, he was met with a barrage of champagne from his teammate Horford. Then, Milwaukee started shooting at him, and so did Xiao Hei—everyone was shooting!
Mass firing?
Not to be outdone, Jia Fei snatched Xiao Hei's weapon and started shooting too!
A flurry of bullets!
After ejaculating, everyone was covered in sticky, foamy liquid, but no one felt disgusted. Instead, they felt a sense of exhilaration after their unrestrained act.
Jia Fei changed into his championship T-shirt and hat, when suddenly someone rushed into his arms. He looked up and saw that the shy-looking person was none other than his head coach, Budenholzer.
"Jia, you're amazing!" Coach Buden patted Jia Fei's muscular chest with his little fist.
"Coach, you flatter me!" Jia Fei felt that the scene and language were a bit too homoerotic, as he himself had no interest in men.
"You're too modest, Jia. You're the best man!" Coach Buden said, his face still flushed.
"My God, Coach, don't say that, everyone deserves credit!" Jia Fei couldn't take it anymore and quickly signaled his best friend Art Mayor to pull the coach away.
In full view of everyone, the team's head coach and the team's core player were hugging and cuddling. What kind of behavior is that?
Art Mayor easily pulled Coach Budenholzer away. Jia Fei's words were like a royal decree to him. If Jia Fei told him to beat up Budenholzer, he probably wouldn't hesitate.
"Art, you're too strong!" Coach Buden was a little annoyed that Art Mayork was pulling him like that, but he was too embarrassed to get angry.
"Coach, let's go to the awards ceremony!" Jia Fei called out to everyone, "Stop hugging and shooting here, it's so boring!"
Everyone rushed to the stadium, and the awards ceremony began.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, wearing glasses, looked very refined and capable, but in Jia Fei's eyes, he wasn't as kind as David Stern. The tall, white-bearded NBA legend Bill Russell, dressed in a suit, also attended the event; he had been invited to present the Finals MVP trophy.
The Finals MVP trophy is named after Bill Russell, so he is the one who presents it each time.
Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer was pushed forward by the crowd to receive the Larry O'Brien Trophy from Adam Silver, amid cheers from the crowd, and the trophy was passed around among the Hawks players.
Jia Fei accepted the championship trophy. This golden trophy looked much more prestigious than the dunk contest trophy he had received before. Its smooth, cool texture was truly extraordinary.
Next up was the presentation of the FMVP trophy. Jia Fei scored 40+ points again in this game, with 41 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. He scored 40+ points in two consecutive games, and his average points per game were the highest of both teams. Without a doubt, he will become the MVP of the 2014-15 NBA Finals.
Bill Russell wore a kind smile as Jia Fei first respectfully shook hands with the NBA legend, and then accepted the FMVP trophy from him.
The FMVP trophy is much smaller than the championship trophy, but that doesn't matter. Even if it's only the size of a cucumber, it doesn't change the prestige of the award.
Jia Fei remembered that in his previous life, the FMVP trophy for this season was won by Iguodala, which sparked a heated debate online about the value of the award.
Fortunately, the award now belongs to him, so there should be no controversy. He was the best player in this series, without a doubt.
Photographers and reporters were snapping photos frantically. Jia Fei, with two trophies tucked between his arms, wore an innocent and naive smile...
Now that I've achieved almost every major honor, who would dare say I'm not a superstar?
Jia Fei has already won two All-NBA First Team selections, two MVP awards, and the championship this season, making him arguably the biggest winner among all players in the entire league.
Art Mayork held the championship trophy like a beloved girl, refusing to let go. After joining the Hawks, he secured a stable contract, played alongside his good friend, and now won a championship. As a role player, he has achieved both fame and fortune.
People should learn to be content, and Art Mayor felt that he was very content.
Coach Buden was so excited that he shed tears. In his second season as an NBA head coach, he led his team to the championship. There could be no more perfect coaching experience. He hopes that this perfect start will bring good luck to his coaching career and that he can achieve more great results in the future.
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