Chapter 557 From Lakeside High School!

The atmosphere in the Cavaliers' locker room was not very good, and even seemed a bit deserted.

If Lin Dong was sick or injured, then this locker room should be relieved and full of laughter.

But Lin Dong was "dead".

Even if the Cavaliers are likely to make a comeback and win the championship this year, to be honest, few people are still happy.

They are all NBA players, and they are all members of this business league who make a living. Everyone came here with the same dream. Now that the strongest one of them is dead, everyone naturally feels sad.

Perhaps it is because of respect for Lin Dong's strength, or perhaps it is because of respect for his courage to play against Nike, or perhaps it is purely out of sympathy for his peers.

Wade has been in a bad mood since he heard about Lin Dong yesterday. The scene of his confrontation with Lin Dong in the World Youth Championship kept appearing in his mind. Lin Dong is his and LeBron's common enemy, but he is also the opponent he admires the most. That admiration far exceeds Kobe, and even surpasses his idol Michael Jordan.

In this era, no international player has ever reached the peak in the NBA, let alone Asians. It is much more difficult for him to get to where he is now than Jordan.

In Wade's eyes, he has already surpassed Michael Jordan. It is really a pity that he died so early, so that Wade is a little depressed.

Without Lin Dong's Supersonics, the meaning of winning them is suddenly reduced by a lot, and he may have lost the opportunity to challenge that god forever.

O'Neal's eyes were red. He had talked to Barkley about Lin Dong on the phone yesterday. Although that guy had blocked his ascent to the top for four consecutive years and had also wiped out his last peak, he was a living person after all. He often talked and laughed with him on the court. Every time he went to Seattle for a game, Lin Dong would basically host him. He was a very interesting and fun person. How could he suddenly leave?

He had imagined countless times that the Supersonics would be trampled under his feet and regain his original throne, but he had never thought that it would be in this way.

It's really boring... There are rumors outside that this was done by Nike's killers. Damn it, we are just a group of players. The glory on the court should be clean and pure.

Why should those complicated and damn things be mixed into sports competitions?

"How about..." O'Neal hesitated and broke the silence in the locker room: "I'm not going to play this game."

Everyone looked at him in surprise, but saw O'Neal frowning and saying: "I'm really not in the mood to play, and...wouldn't it be embarrassing to win against the Supersonics? They should have won this series."

Wade agreed in his heart, but when he turned around and looked around, he found that no one in the locker room responded.

Kidd just wiped his shoes silently, which was his habit before going out in the locker room. Maybe in his eyes, giving up the game for an enemy is too stupid, after all, he is too eager for the championship.

As for the others, they all seemed a little uneasy.

The Cavaliers are in an awkward situation now.

Go all out to win this Supersonics?

Although it seems to be a matter of course, in fact, there have been many conspiracy theories on the Internet in the past two days.

It is said that Lin Dong was shot and killed by someone hired by the Cavaliers players. Look at who was the most ruthless in Game 4, and that person could be the murderer behind the scenes, or at least someone who took advantage of someone's misfortune!

Frankly speaking, even the person who said this probably knows that even if he suspects Nike, he would not suspect a player.

However, the sympathy for the Supersonics and the mourning for Lin Dong have long made the fans a little irrational, and they just want to pin the blame on you.

This "mental attack" on the Cavaliers players is quite effective. Let's not talk about others, but Wade and O'Neal obviously have a problem with their mentality.

Once these two are restrained on the court and can't play at the level they should, then with only LeBron and Kidd, as well as a bunch of second-rate substitutes, the Cavaliers may not be able to complete a comeback from 3 to 4 from this depleted Supersonics.

Don't forget, they still have two sharpshooters, the league's strongest defender Hanamichi Sakuragi, the extremely experienced Payton, and the All-Star Chandler. They even still have the cross-era small ball tactics that lead the league.

But if you say you lose... they can't even beat the Sonics who lost Lin Dong, then the Cavaliers may not only be blamed, but also the wall of shame!

Wade and O'Neal are obviously very clear about this, but they are troubled by the kind of gains and losses, and they can't get out of the shackles in their hearts after all.

As long as they think of the opponent who forced them to keep trying to chase for several years, now lying in the hospital or even the morgue, they really can't get motivated.

Damn it... The Sonics have not announced Lin Dong's situation, which must be intentional, just to use this uncertainty to increase the moral mental pressure of the Cavaliers players.

Until the electronic prompt in the room sounded, reminding them that they can play.

"Let's go." Wade and O'Neal stood up with their legs stretched out, looking a little absent-minded.

But before they could open the door, the locker room door was pushed open from the outside.

LeBron appeared at the door and stood there quietly watching his teammates who were getting ready to leave in the locker room.

Everyone was stunned.

Wade thought that he had gone out to answer the phone just now, so he subconsciously asked: "Is there any news about Lin Dong?"

LeBron didn't answer, but looked at him calmly.

"I don't know how Lin Dong's condition is, but I believe he will be safe and sound. He is a great player and my most respected and admired opponent. I have been praying for him..." LeBron said quietly : "But these two days I have been thinking about what kind of state we should use to face the Sonics who have lost Lin Dong."

"Let the Sonics win four consecutive championships? As a way to commemorate Lin Dong?"

LeBron asked a question and then asked and answered himself: "To be honest, with a score of 3:0, the victory in this series should belong to the SuperSonics. Even if we give up one game, it is not against sportsmanship, but …”

"Does the SuperSonics really want us to let them go? And a great player like Lin Dong, if he sees in heaven that his last championship was given up by someone else, will he be happy and relieved?"

Wade and O'Neal were both stunned.

"The SuperSonics are a great team, and Lin Dong is a great player. Great men never need charity from others. What they need is true respect!"

LeBron said coldly: "Wake up, guys, we can only use our best condition, try our best to defeat the SuperSonics, and have a hearty and fair competition with them on the court. That is what all golfers can do." The best tribute to the former god of basketball! If, if you don’t cheer up...that would be the biggest insult to Lin Dong and the SuperSonics!”

Wade and O'Neal looked awe-inspiring. They seemed to have fallen into a dead end before.

Yes, remember Lin Dong and that great player.

Fans have the way of fans, they want Sonics to win as a consolation.

But players also have players' ways, that is, only by having a hearty game and in the best state can they remember the spirit of the god of basketball!

"That's right!" Wade's eyes became much clearer, and he clenched his fists fiercely: "Use our best level and state to pay tribute to Lin Dong and the God of Basketball!"

O'Neal also let out a long breath: "It seems that there is no better way than this. The trolls on the Internet are really annoying... They actually said who is the most active Cavaliers in this game, who is the mastermind behind the scenes, it is vested. Benefits..."

"I'll do it." LeBron said with a smile: "Hit me more, I've been scolded enough anyway, I'll have a few more scolds!"

Kidd looked at him playfully, and Wade patted him on the shoulder. This was not the first time LeBron had made such a sacrifice. He was indeed a responsible man.

O'Neal was quite touched. It's great to have such a teammate. Every time he encounters something that may lead to scolding, someone will stand up for him. It's not like Kobe and McGrady. One thing you might say is 'Shaq did it too'! There really is no harm without comparison...

"If you get trolled, I will speak for you on the Internet!" O'Neal said grandly.

"Thank you, it's okay." LeBron laughed: "Besides, the Sonics did not announce the death after all. Maybe Lin Dong was just injured and will have a chance to return to the court in the future? Those attacks are even less worth mentioning. "

"Yes, yes! As long as it hasn't been announced yet, it doesn't mean anything!"

"The matters on the field will be resolved on the field. If you show your form, the Cavaliers will win!"

The locker room seemed to suddenly become lively, and the originally lifeless atmosphere was swept away.

A smile appeared on the corner of LeBron's lips, and he turned around and left the room: "Come on!"

At God Arena in Seattle, the whole world is paying attention to G4. At this moment, everyone is watching!

According to incomplete statistics, more than 1 billion people around the world are watching this live broadcast, and its terrifying influence has even surpassed the peak record of the Olympic Games.

The SuperSonics fans at the scene were all wearing green jerseys. Posters of Lin Dong were held everywhere by the fans, with various banners, various light sticks, and deafening shouts at the scene.

There have been several cuts on the big screen.

There were countless celebrities gathered at the scene, including big names in American politics and business, including Hollywood stars.

There are also many celebrities from the Dragon Kingdom. Of course, most of them are entertainment stars, but there are also diplomats from the Dragon Kingdom in Seattle, and even the current Minister of Foreign Affairs...

And if we were to count these big figures, the biggest figure tonight would be none other than President Bush.

The big camera cut to Mr. President several times. In fact, his attendance was expected by everyone. After all, in the past year, due to war and policies, Bush's public approval rating has dropped to the bottom. His relationship with the public is considered to be the worst. When I was torn, I chose to attend the most watched game in the United States because I wanted to show my people-friendly side.

It's a pity that even big names like Bush are still not the favorite of the Sonics on the big screen tonight.

The people who were given the most exposure to the big shots were Lin Dong’s family members sitting in the ordinary bleachers.

Lao Lin, Mr. Lin, and grandma were all present, and of course Yang Dong, the team owner’s mother, was also indispensable.

The expressions of the family looked very serious, and the host was very cooperative in giving the most introduction to the family, which made fans all over the world feel heartbroken.

His son and grandson were shot. How devastating was that?

What a huge pain he had to endure... I heard that Mr. Lin was a soldier, and he was in the super unit known as the top of human infantry. Look at his endurance and his iron will!

Sure enough, only such a family can teach a basketball god like Lin Dong who is excellent, strong, and tough, and will never bow to injustice.

So every time the camera cuts to the Lin family, the fans at the scene can't help but applaud wildly, cheering them up, shouting all kinds of heartwarming words, and even President Bush didn't applaud so hard.

This is the honor that belongs to the basketball god...

At this time, Phil Knight, sitting in front of the projection screen in the Madison Club mansion, was in a very good mood.

His eyes had huge dark circles. He really hadn't slept well for many days. Although he should have been able to sleep well after Lin Dong was killed, after all, he let 3 comebacks 4, and last night the wind was strong for some reason, always blowing open his bedroom window, so he couldn't sleep after all.

At least, you can sleep only after you see with your own eyes that the Cavaliers really won the crucial G4 and really suppressed the Supersonics, right?

... This is inevitable!

As for the frequent shots of the Lin family, Phil Knight responded with a smile and relief.

Their son is dead, what else is there to worry about?

Frankly speaking, he admires the female boss of the Supersonics. Her son is dead, but she can still handle various things calmly. She let the Supersonics keep the news secret, just to create some psychological pressure on the Cavaliers. She still wants this year's championship... Such a psychological quality is really a character!

A strong woman, it's a pity that she doesn't have a good life to enjoy family happiness. After all, Lin Dong doesn't even have an heir, which is really a pity.

Haha, when the game is over, when the Supersonics can't suppress the news, when they officially announce Lin Dong's death... I will give him the biggest wreath according to the customs of Dragon Country!

Out on stage!

Phil Knight's spirits were lifted.

The camera on the projection screen turned again and focused on the host. As he read out the Cavaliers' appearance list, only a few scattered applause sounded at the scene.

Soon, the Cavaliers completed the appearance process and it was the turn of the Supersonics.

Whether it was the substitute supporting roles of the Supersonics, or the main players such as Rukawa Kaede, Iguodala, and Chandler, as well as Sakuragi Hanamichi, the absolute core of the Supersonics after losing Lin Dong, and Gary Payton, the spiritual leader of the Supersonics.

Every appearance of each person caused a fierce response and applause at the scene, which was in sharp contrast to the cold and deserted Cavaliers just now.

The Cavaliers are not as popular as the Supersonics?

So what... Besides, it was just the God Arena. Phil Knight said he didn't care about it. He was even in the mood to light a cigar for himself leisurely.

The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit.

It is not easy to create a god, but it is very simple to make people forget an old god.

When the Cavaliers win the finals, the applause next year will all belong to the Cavaliers and will be overwhelming!

Well, the Sonics have been introduced, and Gary Payton is their last one, he thought happily.

——Next...

When Gary Payton also came on stage, the host's voice suddenly paused, holding the microphone and looking at the fans in the audience at this time.

Will the game start next?

The fans at the scene were all stunned, the Cavaliers players on the court were stunned, and Phil Knight was also stunned.

That doesn't seem to be the host's line flow...

——From Lakeside High School...

If the "next" just now made everyone stunned, then the host's lines at this moment, just a few words, have made the whole stadium quiet in an instant.

The Cavaliers players showed incredible looks on their faces, and LeBron couldn't help but turn his head to look at the empty player channel.

Phil Knight suddenly widened his eyes, and his mind was a little blank for a moment.

What does it mean? Who is this introducing?

The Sonics have several players from Lakeside High School, including Rukawa Kaede and Sakuragi Hanamichi, but... those two have already played, so the Sonics only have one player from Lakeside High School left, and that is Lin Dong who should be lying in the morgue!

Phil Knight felt his whole body go numb, and an indescribable sense of oppression and restraint gripped him in an instant.

This... are they going to bring up Lin Dong's portrait?