Champion Creed
Chapter 565 - 565 203 I Scott was born to assist Roger!

565: 203: I, Scott, was born to assist Roger!

(Vote for monthly tickets!)_3 565: 203: I, Scott, was born to assist Roger!

(Vote for monthly tickets!)_3 Before, he always fantasized that without Jordan, he could achieve greater success leading the team on his own.

But what was the result?

The first year he led the team on his own, an 18-year-old punk stole the top position from him and even pulled off the infamous “refusing to play but the team wins” scene.

The second time he led the team, they couldn’t even get 40 wins, and they didn’t win a single game in the playoffs.

The current Pippen actually knew very well in his heart that it just wasn’t his fate.

He wasn’t the star who could create brilliance on his own.

Especially after seeing Roger explode with a 50+10 stat line in the game against the Spurs, Pippen was even more convinced of this idea.

He simply didn’t have that kind of monstrous ability.

He was one of the top 50 giants, the most reputable small forward in the league at the time.

But compared to those real Mount Rushmore-level stars, he was far behind.

His joke about combining with Roger for 69 points was a form of self-mockery.

So, what Pippen was pursuing now was just a big contract, not some top dog status.

Give him money, and he would play second fiddle to anyone.

So, Pippen had an idea…

If that’s the case, why not play second fiddle to Roger?

Ted Turner had money, a lot of money, and he was probably one of the wealthiest owners in the league.

Moreover, because Pippen was traded to the Hawks, he still had the Bird rights.

This meant that as long as Ted Turner was willing, Pippen could also get a contract with a salary of tens of millions a year with the Hawks.

Another point, staying away from a winning team means staying away from the spotlight.

Staying away from the spotlight means losing commercial value.

Pippen’s commercial value and fame came from him being the second-in-command of the Bulls Dynasty.

Though Jordan attracted most of the attention, Pippen was still seen.

This year in Atlanta, Pippen was the only player other than Roger and Greg “Mad Dog” Maddux to have a giant billboard.

All of this stemmed from his fame during the three-peat era.

Nowadays, staying with the Atlanta Hawks seemed like the best choice to maintain his fame.

Because Roger had the ability to create another dynasty.

If Pippen went solo, it wouldn’t be long before he would disappear from the public eye.

So, looking at the actual situation, although Pippen had disliked Roger for the past five years, but…

following Roger seemed to be the best way out!

Yes, Pippen had conflicts with Roger before, conflicts that had accumulated over time, and it seemed like they never sat down to have a calm and rational talk.

Though the conflicts were numerous and messy, the core issue was only one: Pippen was unwilling to play second to Roger.

But now, that kind of conflict was completely non-existent.

The self-aware Pippen felt that he was born to support Roger!

He had helped Jordan to the summit, and if he could also help Roger ascend, think about it, he would become one of the best small forwards in history, the player with the most championships in the 90s!

Would he become another Dominique Wilkins subdued by Roger?

Has anyone ever said that?

There’s just one problem—you have to install surveillance at home!

Even now, Pippen didn’t distrust Roger.

He was a bit distrustful of Larsa!

Pippen wouldn’t even let the plumber or the gardener into the house alone anymore.

Little did Roger know, in just the short time of a halftime break, Pippen had pulled a PUA on himself.

It turned out that playing frisbee really did help enhance the relationship between the owner and the little puppy.

At this moment, Roger didn’t notice that Pippen’s look carried a few more shades of respect for him; his head was still filled with thoughts on how to make Reggie Miller lose face.

For those who escalated issues beyond competition, Roger showed no mercy!

In the third quarter, the Pacers showed improvement.

Except for Reggie Miller.

In fact, due to physical and energy reasons, Roger’s third-quarter defense wasn’t as tight as in the first half, which gave Reggie Miller some opportunities.

But Reggie Miller’s touch and mindset had already completely collapsed after the first half, so he failed to seize those chances.

And every time Reggie Miller missed, a cheer erupted from the Georgia Dome.

In the eyes of the fans, this bastard who dared to call Atlanta a city without a championship was being publicly executed by Roger, and they had every reason to cheer.

In the ninth minute of the third quarter, Reggie Miller finally got a breakthrough and drew the foul, about to take his place at the free-throw line.

But by then, it was all meaningless.

Because the Pacers were behind by 29 points!

The Pacers didn’t lose by much in the second and third quarters, but that 19-0 gap they dug in the first quarter was just too deep.

Miller made the first free throw, but the second, due to mental issues, he missed.

After the free throw, the Hawks called a timeout to switch out all their starters, announcing the arrival of garbage time.

Reggie Miller was trapped in a complex deadlock, difficult to break free from.

He could either end the game with the disgrace of being held by Roger to just 5 points.

Or he could swallow his pride and pad his stats during garbage time, to at least reach double figures.

Reggie Miller chose the former, lacking the spirit to fight anytime, to never give up, and that’s why he was never included in the GOAT level player discussions.

As the game entered garbage time, Roger also sat on the sidelines and chatted with Andy for a while.

“How about it?

I didn’t lie to you, did I?

I said I would give it my all.

The Indiana Pacers are already one of the strongest teams in the East, but look how much we won by.”

Roger wanted Andy to believe as much as possible that the Hawks would be champions, so that even if the boy couldn’t witness that day, he wouldn’t carry any regrets.

Andy’s smile was full of tears, “I’ve always believed, from the day you arrived in Atlanta, I’ve believed.”

In the end, the Hawks won the victory at home with a score of 105 to 89.

Roger finished the game with just 19 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, a season-low for scoring.

But today, no one would say Roger performed poorly.

Because Reggie Miller shot 2 for 13 from the field, only making 15% of his shots, totaling 5 points.

That was the mark Roger left on him.

As soon as the game ended, Miller walked off the court, with every fan in the Georgia Dome chanting: “Fuck Reggie!

Fuck Reggie!

Fuck Reggie!”

See, a capable person will shine anywhere.

Although Reggie Miller’s position as Mayor of New York was taken by Roger, he still became the Mayor of Atlanta.

An angry Roger ruthlessly burned Reggie Miller, just like an angry Jordan brutally executed his opponents.

And then, they both had a loyal Scottie Pippen.

The line between these two men was becoming increasingly blurred.

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“I sincerely apologize to Andy and his family for my inappropriate remarks before the game; I’m truly sorry, I let them down, I let down the fans.” — Dale Davis discussing his pre-game actions and the reason for Roger’s anger, apologizing for it.

“Kobe and Roger?

Ha, that’s a stupid question.

Roger at his worst is still 10 times better than Kobe!

Kobe could never hold me to just 5 points in a game.

In fact, aside from Roger, nobody can hold me to just 5 points!” — Reggie Miller discussing the gap between Roger and Kobe.

“It’s nothing, but if it were me, I could score at least 8 points.” — Bird poking fun at Miller’s 5 points in a game, alluding to his own anecdote of scoring 8 points in a Finals game.

“I don’t know if Atlanta is a city without a championship, but Reggie Miller is definitely a player without a championship.” — Kurt Thomas responding to Miller’s pre-game jinx.

“Yes, he is a hero who protects his fans.

Because of Dale Davis’ stupid comments to the fans, because Reggie called Atlanta a city without a championship, Roger got angry and taught the Pacers a harsh lesson, defending the dignity of this city.

Atlanta fans love him, Andy loves him.

Even I love him!” — Pippen surprisingly expressed his respect and affection for Roger after the game.