He feels that the Lakers may not be able to defend the title in the end, but the possibility of winning G6 is very high.

The consumption from the previous game will not disappear within two days.

Now the paper strength of both sides cannot change. In terms of physical condition, the Lakers obviously have the upper hand.

And Kobe's desire to compete can also be seen at a glance.

This year is likely to usher in a tiebreaker in the finals.

That's something I haven't seen since 2008.

The same thing will be the Lakers and Kobe both times, which is worth looking forward to.

…

Nets training session in the afternoon.

Lin Ying met Delong.

Deron, doing shooting training.

Not only Lin Ying was surprised, but his teammates on the Nets were also surprised.

Of course, what was even more surprising was that Deron actually played the whole game together during training later.

When the training was over, Lin Ying pulled Deron to the balcony of the arena.

"What's going on?"

"What's going on?"

"You're out for the season, and then you're training?"

"Well, the team doctor said my recovery was much faster than expected. He said it was a medical miracle."

What a medical miracle!

Looking at Delong's expression, Lin Ying had probably guessed what Delong had done.

And he remembered the scene when he was chatting with Sloan yesterday.

Sloan seems to have never said anything about Deron not being closed.

Even what Sloan said in the end was "you" and not "you".

It seems that things are different from what he thought, and he has some preconceptions.

After all, other people's opinions are just for reference when it comes to whether to close the game or not. The final decision is made by the players themselves.

Just like Durant's last year with the Warriors in history, the final decision on whether he plays or not rests with him.

"Do you know what you did?"

Lin Ying's face looked very ugly.

He knew that he had no right to decide what others would do, but Deron's approach was really too risky.

"I know, Lin, I know."

To Lin Ying's expectation, Delong's tone was calm.

"Coach Sloan didn't dissuade you?"

Some things could be guessed, but Lin Ying couldn't help but speak.

"He persuaded me."

"Then why don't you listen?"

Lin Ying looked at Delong's knee and really wanted to pull out the sealing needle that was inserted into it.

"I convinced him."

"..."

"I said, I will win this championship for him, no matter what I have to pay. I made a mistake. This is my only chance to make up for it. I don't want to have regrets for the rest of my life."

Delong's words were very calm.

But for some words, the key is not the tone when you say it.

Lin Ying suddenly had nothing to say.

He even felt that his question was unnecessary and a bit ridiculous.

Deron is not a child, he has his own ideas.

Just like Paul did not close himself off and had his own things to consider.

Delong chose to be closed and had his own considerations.

People consider different things, so they make different decisions.

"Coach Sloan also said he could coach for one more year."

Delong suddenly said with a smile.

He was particularly moved when he heard this sentence.

"But I know that's unrealistic. If he hadn't been forced to do so, how could he have been willing to leave this arena before?"

"Is this really worth it?"

Lin Ying finally sighed and asked.

People can talk about feelings, but they also need to consider the cost.

The price is really too high.

"Isn't it worth it?"

What Lin Ying waited for was not Delong's answer, but a rhetorical question.

Lin Ying looked at Delong, as if what he saw was not Delong.

At halftime of Naa, Durant was stepped on by Noah, where he begged Rick Barnes to let him play.

Barnes is unwilling. As a head coach, he has the right to protect the future of his players.

But Durant kept insisting and even quoted what Sakuragi Hanamichi said in "Slam Dunk".

At the end, Barnes asked Durant a question.

"Is it worth it?"

Durant's answer is...it's worth it!

“We don’t live for money, right?

Like Coach Sloan said, we're already making a lot of money,

We didn’t say we have to play basketball for the rest of our lives, right?

Life is very long.

I know you do it for my own good, but I just don’t want to leave another irreparable regret.”

Delong saw that Lin Ying didn't answer, and then spoke.

Lin Ying pulled his gaze back, and the Durant in front of him turned into Deron again.

Deron is actually different from Durant.

He is not a momentary passion like Durant, but a choice he made after considering all the considerations as an adult.

"I was convinced by you too."

Lin Ying gave a bitter smile at the end.

"Otherwise, how do you think Coach Sloan was persuaded by me?"

Delong said with a silly smile when he heard this.

But he quickly put away his smile because he saw Lin Ying's expression suddenly became extremely serious.

"Your appearance has already boosted the team's morale, so don't try too hard."

Although there is a very high risk in closing down, this risk is not absolute.

Just like in history, Kobe and Curry also played in isolation, but in the end it didn't have much impact.

Maybe you can find out the difference between them and other players who have been ruined by isolation. They are all outside players.

Outside players have more room to adjust their playing style, unlike inside players and forwards who cannot avoid confrontation. As long as they don't rush in, the possibility of aggravating injuries is small.

Delong nodded.

Although he is ready to be enlightened, he will not make unnecessary sacrifices in order to prove that he is enlightened!

"You have done the best you can, leave the rest to me!"

Lin Ying finally patted Delong on the shoulder and said firmly.

…
To be continued...