Chapter eight hundred and fifty fifth: triumphant return
After leaving the stadium on the day of winning the championship, the Trail Blazers players bought a lot of wine and took it back to the hotel.
In the room of Angel and Morris, the Trail Blazers players gathered together, drinking, chatting, and constantly taking photos with the "fake" O'Brien Cup.
Although this trophy is just a fake, the players all know that the real one must have been put into the Moda Center showroom by the staff of the Trail Blazers. Originally, the league moved O'Brien Cup to prepare for the tiebreak battle, but unexpectedly, the Trail Blazers accepted it with a smile.
Everyone was drunk and started a video chat with George and Lillard in the middle of the night. Although it was already two o'clock in the morning, George and Lillard, who were recuperating at home, were so excited that they couldn't sleep at all, just like Angel and his gang who were celebrating.
These two guys celebrated the victory with their teammates through their mobile phones. Of course, they hoped that at this moment, they would be on the scene.
After drinking, everyone on the Trail Blazers fell asleep. They don’t have to worry about whether they need training tomorrow, whether they need games tomorrow, or whether the Cavaliers’ small lineup will suddenly explode outside the three-point line.
It's over, and this long and short season has all ended. And they have become the winners who survive to the end...
Last summer, the Trail Blazers' operations in the free agent market caused a huge explosion in the entire public opinion community. With a gorgeous lineup, the Trail Blazers' regular season performance did not disappoint.
Although the Trail Blazers experienced the destruction of injuries, they changed from favorites to weak people who were not optimistic about even bookmakers. But in the end, with the efforts of everyone else, the Trail Blazers still won the final victory.
They did not let anyone down. This O'Brien Cup is definitely worthy of the sensational summer. This O'Brien Cup has definitely taught people who have despised the Trail Blazers a lesson. Never underestimate the heart of a championship.
Despite going through twists and turns, the Trail Blazers' 2o17-2o18 season was undoubtedly a success. They defeated one team in the division and finally climbed to the top. The biggest winner is them.
The Trail Blazers players just fell asleep in the messy room, and at least tonight, they could have a good night's sleep.
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The next day, the Trail Blazers players did not wake up slowly until noon. They were all thinking about the various experiences they had last night, and some guys even couldn't help but giggled.
As soon as An Jie woke up, he underwent a comprehensive examination by the team doctor, but fortunately, this guy's knee was sprained and his structure was intact.
After receiving this news, everyone on the Trail Blazers also breathed a sigh of relief. Although the season has ended and the Trail Blazers have won the championship, if Anjie's knee is hit hard again, it will definitely affect his career.
Although it was just a sprain, An Jie still delayed treatment and excessive fatigue, which caused him to really not even walk the next day.
The team doctor couldn't help but joke with An Jie. "It seems that our mVp has to support the crutch and go back to accept the worship of the fans."
This is true. When the reporters surrounded the Trail Blazers at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, they were all shocked by Anger who was holding a knelt. Seeing Anger even struggling to walk, it was really hard to imagine that this guy was the same person as the guy who blocked James in succession yesterday.
The reporters asked with concern, of course, under the obstruction of airport security, only a few people were able to approach the players and coaches of the Trail Blazers.
Ricard was stopped by a local reporter in Portland, and the questioning was naturally about Anjie's injury.
In front of the camera, Ricard first shook his head, his expression was very disappointed. This reporter, who was also a fan of the Trail Blazers, was frightened by his expression.
"An's injury...is a pity..." Ricard touched his nose and continued. "I'm sorry to tell the other 29 teams in the league that An's injury is not serious. Next season, he will continue to be your nightmare!"
Looking at the reporter's expression, Ricard laughed happily.
Ricard's humorous remarks made the reporters feel like they had taken a roller coaster. However, after learning that Anjie was not seriously injured, most people breathed a sigh of relief.
Yes, if Anjie suffered a major injury, he wouldn't have staged such a wonderful return drama yesterday. This Portland hero is not so easy to fall down now.
The cheerful Trail Blazers boarded the plane with the O'Brien Cup and the Bill Russell FmVp Trophy, left the Cleveland, a place of right and wrong, and flew towards their hometown of Portland.
Looking at Cleveland, which was gradually disappearing under the clouds, Anger closed his eyes with a smile. Home, it's time to go home.
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The sun was already very hot in mid-June, but at Portland International Airport, Wu Hua and other reporters could only wait with the vicious sun.
Since the Trail Blazers won the championship, today the reporters also have the privilege of going to the tarmac, reporting the whole process of the heroes when they returned home.
In addition to the reporters, George, Lillard and Angel's family were also waiting on the apron. Catherine held An Xiang's little hand and looked in the air with anticipation.
In the hot summer, the sky is very beautiful. In addition to the group of people on the apron, Portland International Airport has been occupied by Trail Blazers fans. This may be the most popular flight in Portland history.
At four o'clock in the afternoon, the huge roar of the plane finally rang out. Through the airport broadcast, people have learned that the plane that is about to land is the plane that the triumphantly returned Trail Blazers took.
The reporters set up long spears and short cannons, and the fans shouted excitedly, while Catherine and An Xiang couldn't help laughing happily. The man in their hearts is coming back!
The plane landed slowly, and the sound of the camera "clicking" surrounds Catherine's ears.
"Dad is back?" An Xiang pulled Catherine's hand.
"Yes, dad is back!"
The plane stopped slowly, the cabin door opened, and the stairs were already set up. Everyone was looking forward to the first person to walk out of the cabin.
The next second, a big man with a crutch, wearing a Trail Blazers championship baseball cap and commemorative T-shirt, and the O'Brien Cup was the first to walk out of the plane's door.
"It's An! It's An!"
"Welcome back!"
"Good guys! Good guys!"
As soon as An Jie got out, the crowd at the scene was boiling. At this moment, the group of people on the apron had already put down their work. At this moment, they were all die-hard fans of the Trail Blazers!
Anjie laughed and raised the O'Brien Cup in his hand, and others also poured out from behind Anjie. These glorious Portland sons finally appeared in front of people.
Afterwards, Anjie slowly walked down the stairs. He stuffed the O'Brien Cup into Morris' arms behind him, and then walked straight to the two people he cared about the most.
Anjie didn't say anything. He threw away the crutch, hugged Catherine in his arms with one hand, and hugged Anxiang with the other hand tightly.
Afterwards, more and more people got off the plane, and they hugged their families and friends respectively. The scene was filled with joy, as perfect as Wu Hua imagined.
What happened next is no longer important to An Jie. He is satisfied with the fans' signatures and the invitation to take a photo is not rejected. As long as he can be with his family, An Jie is happy. What's more, this time, there is O'Brien Cup company?
The champion finally returned to their territory. At the end of that day, the Trail Blazers and his group once again gathered in the showroom of Moda Center. The authentic and spotless O'Brien Cup was lying in the display cabinet. Next to it were three other golden trophys.
In just a few years, the originally empty showroom has been decorated with four championship trophys.
"Awesome achievements, guys, I'm so proud of you." Ricard looked at the four trophys in the glass cabinet and felt that they were the most beautiful things in the world.
"It's not enough. Such a large showroom can let go of more!" An Jie's words made everyone smile. These guys gathered together, but they just wanted to win a championship trophy!
"Happy holiday, guys." Anjie hugged his family and turned around and smiled at everyone. This smile was as sunny as when he was twenty years old.
Yes, the holiday has arrived. The O'Brien Cup will be discussed next season. Now, Anjie just wants to enjoy the time with his family.
Another destined perfect summer day, another day to celebrate.
Chapter completed!