Champion Creed
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755: 257: Ambitions Beyond Winning the Championship (Vote for Monthly Tickets!) 755: 257: Ambitions Beyond Winning the Championship (Vote for Monthly Tickets!) One tie, one buzzer-beater.

Overnight, the Los Angeles Lakers were killed twice.

One struck the mouth, the other struck the heart.

Overnight, Shaquille O’Neal was also killed twice.

People often say, when God closes a door, he opens a window.

But tonight, O’Neal could responsibly tell everyone that this saying is just a deception!

When God decides to test you and if you persist, then you are going to face even greater challenges!

In the just-ended overtime game, O’Neal and Kobe had completely demonstrated the effect of 1+1>3.

That thrilling alley-oop of the century, those last moments of spectacular connection…

This was a level of understanding and tacit agreement between Shaq and Kobe that had never been seen before.

Against any other opponent, none would likely come out laughing in the face of today’s Lakers.

But Roger seemed to be able to draw on his own strength time and again to respond timely.

His toughness was unbelievable, matching every Lakers basket with one of his own.

In other words, they had given their all, but still couldn’t handle Roger.

The globally watched NBA Finals Game 2 undoubtedly became another classic battle, influencing countless perceptions.

Carmelo Anthony knew that in a basketball game, scoring ability was the most important.

Only those with the most comprehensive offensive skills could dominate the game at will.

Look at Roger; he scored 49 points today.

That’s the reason he could handle everything.

Dwyane Wade was inspired, seeing how Roger didn’t give up after Pierce was ejected, dragging the game into overtime.

Facing the O’Neal-Kobe duo alone in overtime, he didn’t quit and hit that legendary buzzer-beater.

No matter what, Wade would never give up on his basketball career, even if they had to remove the meniscus from his knee.

While chewing on his fingernails, LeBron pondered a question: Is a nomadic dynasty the best career strategy for a basketball player?

Every championship team has a life span, and every NBA team moves from prosperity to decline after a certain period.

Pat Riley had summed this up long ago.

Over the years, the phenomenon of championship teams crumbling after reaching their peak has continued, without exception.

But Roger managed to avoid this very well.

To James, the key to Roger’s success seemed to be that he transferred to the team with unlimited potential in Atlanta when Magic Team’s life span had come to an end, then continued to create brilliance.

He successfully avoided the failure that could have come with Magic’s decline.

If Roger were still with Magic, he wouldn’t have a fourth championship, let alone the popularity he has now.

Looking at this game, the Lakers simply could not stop the Hawks.

Maybe back on their home court, the Lakers could win a game or two, but the second championship for the Hawks was likely coming, making Roger’s glory even more dazzling.

Once again, Roger succeeded, soon to replicate his past glories in Atlanta.

The foundation of his success was his switch at the right time, to the right team.

In the past, LeBron James had many different impressions of Roger.

Tough, trash-talker, extremely talented, clutch killer, emperor of the Victoria’s Secret harem…

But today, James would say, Roger is smart, a point most people fail to notice.

Roger has figured out professional basketball—shifting from one championship team whose time has ended to another contender in order to avoid the decline and massively harvest honors.

This was a path previously untrodden.

The planning of this path was so brilliant that it even gave James the feeling, “If I follow it, I could do it too.”

If he took the same career approach as Roger, avoiding decline and reaping championships relentlessly, claiming four NBA championships would definitely be a cakewalk!

James saw a future full of promise, and indeed, he was entitled to it.

In the recent freshman season, James led his team to a flawless 27-0 record, and in the state finals, obliterated the opposition by 18 points, with his own contribution of 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists—a showcase of his all-around skills.

His basketball talent is undeniable.

Everyone believes LeBron James is the best high school player ever, convinced that LeBron James would be the next chosen one.

After all, even NBA superstars like Roger and Jordan couldn’t dominate high school games in their freshman year.

James’s talent is clear for all to see, and he is well aware of it himself.

He confidently believes that the NBA is his stage to conquer eventually!

Four championships like Roger?

Not a problem at all!

Kobe will never take the mantle from Roger; it doesn’t belong to him.

James believes it belongs to himself!

He has that confidence, he also has the ability.

On the court, the celebrating Hawks players returned to the locker room.

Pierce had already changed into casual clothes; he raised his arms and embraced everyone in turn.

In particular, he gave Roger an extra big hug, “Yeah!

I knew you could do it!”

Roger, uninterested in his own buzzer-beater, laughed and asked Pierce, “Paul, tell me, what gave you the courage to pull off such an astonishing feat.

Until tonight, the most spectacular moment in NBA Finals history was Michael Jordan’s switching hands layup.

After tonight, only you can be on that list!”

All the Hawks burst out laughing and continued to tease Pierce.

“Paul, you can auction off those original-flavor shorts.”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, hurry up and sign them, hahaha.”

“How does it feel to feed the Shaq?”

“Next season we can rack up 82 wins because as long as Paul gives it his all in every game, no opponent can defeat us.”

Roger pressed his hands down, signaling for everyone to quiet down, as he was really curious whether Pierce’s skill was an active or passive one.

“Tell me, Paul, did you do it on purpose or was it an accident?”

“I’ve already said it was because of an injury that involved my sphincter reflex, damn it, why does no one care about my injury!?” Pierce maintained his defiance to the end.

“Paul, there are no strangers here, can you tell the truth?”

Confronted with Roger’s pressing, Pierce got serious and told the truth, “Alright, damn it, I thought it was just a fart!”

Roger was happy, very happy.

The plight of Shaquille O’Neal was like spiritual nourishment to Roger.

At the Lakers press conference, O’Neal was extremely irritated.

He had had enough of questions like “Shaq, what did it taste like when you had it in your mouth?”

“I didn’t get a drop or a crumb, stop being so ridiculous!

If you ask that kind of question again, I’m leaving!”

The reporters looked at each other before finally starting to talk about the game.

Then, Shaq got even more irritated.

“The Truth scored 49 points today, want to talk about that?”

“The Truth also pulled off a game-tying shot as well as a buzzer-beater today, he’s so powerful it’s hopeless, do you think you have a chance to win back in Los Angeles?”

“If you had the choice again, would you choose to embrace The Truth again in Orlando?”

O’Neal had heard enough.

He slammed the table hard: “Stop calling him The Truth, that nickname was bestowed by me, and he does not represent The Truth now!

We’re down 0-2, not already defeated!

The Truth is always by Shaq’s side!

It’s not about me embracing The Truth, it’s about whoever embraces me can become The Truth!

Roger now, he doesn’t deserve to be called The Truth!”

Then minutes later, Roger at the press conference heard Shaq’s words from a reporter’s mouth.

The reporter also asked, “Do you think you still deserve to use The Truth as a nickname?”

“Of course, just like Shaq absolutely has the right to be called a Giant Shit Eating Beast, I am worthy of the title The Truth.

It’s not about who gives it to whom, it’s something I created with my own hands.”

“Right now the team is approaching a playoff season with total victories, does this record become a pressure for you guys?”

“Not at all, it only motivates us to perform better in Los Angeles.

Why would a record be a pressure?

It’s motivation.”

“Are you saying, you’re actually chasing this record?”

“Someone’s done it before it’s called chasing, no one’s done it before it’s called creating.

I don’t chase greatness, it’s the others who chase me.

Tell Shaq, all his efforts will be nullified in Los Angeles, that’s the real…

that’s Agent Zero’s job!”

Roger finished speaking and stood up to end the press conference.

This was the first time he revealed his ambition beyond just winning the championship.

Since Shaq left the Magic in ruins, Roger had been waiting for this day.

Shaq thought he was being treated unfairly, believed Roger stole all the limelight, even said Roger was a scavenging vulture.

Fine, then I’ll just finish you off in the finals completely, to let you know who the real vulture is.

Now, the opportunity was right in front of Roger.

He wouldn’t let Shaq off the hook, he intended to deliver the most humiliating finals to Shaq.

Just eating shit is not enough, just losing is also not enough.

Roger had to use even more brutal means to tell Shaq: I can make you peak, I can also make you plunge into an abyss.

After all, I am the one who controls everything!

The reporters all swallowed hard.

Will the legendary team with a perfect playoff season be born at the turn of the century?

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“It’s still too early to talk about championships, the best OK duo will stage the perfect counterattack in Los Angeles!” — The Los Angeles Times.

Aside from Los Angeles people, who else thinks the Lakers can win the finals now?

Don’t blink, we’re witnessing history!

The first NBA team with a perfect playoff season to win the championship is about to be born within a week!

— The New York Times.

Without a doubt, a perfect playoff season is a miracle that only exists in legends.

But if it’s Roger, even miracles can become reality.

Before this, we always felt that a perfect playoff record was far away.

But look, Roger is bringing it closer and closer.

— Slam.

If something like Paul Pierce shitting on Shaq’s face can happen, trust me, a perfect playoff season isn’t any more far-fetched.

— SportsCenter.

Before this, there might have been some controversy about it.

But after everything really happened, I will come to a conclusion about Shaquille O’Neal: a person who can win the championship because of Roger.

— Atlanta Journal-Constitution.