Chapter 1038: The Suns Absolutely Crush the Lakers

The Lakers and Grizzlies played 3-1 in the first four games, and there will be a G5 game on the 26th.

The Mavericks also lead the Pelicans by a score of three to one, and the Nuggets and Trail Blazers drew the first four games.

In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers, like the Suns, swept the Pistons in the first round and showed a championship appearance.

The Heat lead the Bulls three to one, the Raptors are tied with the numbers team, and the Magic lead the Hawks three to one.

On the 26th, the team did not train. Li Ba practiced basketball for two hours in the morning and tennis in the afternoon.

After a season of training, his basic skills are now in full swing.

He focuses on serving, and the highest measured ball speed has reached 275 kilometers, which has exceeded the current highest serving speed.

Extra long arms, good explosive power, and strong waist and abdominal muscles provide a strong foundation for his serve.

He wants to lose muscle and weight, and if he can reduce it to 110 kilograms, he can participate in tennis matches at the same time.

Now the team has Gasol, who is pretty good. I think it's a good try for him to move to the fourth position.

Anyway, as O'Neal gets older and Big Ben gets older, the league no longer needs such a large tonnage inside.

Moreover, except for his rookie season, he did not play in the low post in the following seasons. What is still important is his mobility, so it is feasible for him to lose five kilograms.

Moreover, the league is increasing its speed. He will be faster after losing weight and is likely to be more adaptable to the changes in the league.

He is not paranoid like Jordan or Kobe, who pursues victory at all costs. His purpose in coming to the NBA is to make money first. Now that money is no longer an issue, he should try more to enrich his basketball career and make his basketball career richer. My sports career is richer.

Today he called Bill Duffy and Gao Yuanyuan to discuss this matter with them.

The two came to the tennis court in the backyard. Li Ba stopped training and sat down on the edge, and the three of them started chatting.

"Are you really ready to get involved in tennis?" Gao Yuanyuan asked.

"Yes, the Australian Open starts in January and the French Open in May and June. I can't catch up, but Wimbledon and the United States are both in offseason, so I can give it a try." Li Ba said with a smile.

"Hammer, are you going to fight this year?" Bill Duffy asked.

"Yes." Li Ba said.

Bill Duffy said with some embarrassment: "Then we need to get a wild card. I don't have any connections in the tennis world."

Gao Yuanyuan said: "Let me contact you about this."

Bill Duffy was very envious. Apart from his wife, Crystal, Li Ba's connections were managed by Gao Yuanyuan, and he couldn't get his hands on them.

Gao Yuanyuan added: "With your popularity and influence in the sports world, you may not need connections to get a wild card. You should contact the organizing committee first."

Bill Duffy said: "Then we have to formally form the team from now on. Wimbledon is at the end of June, and the finals are just over."

At this time, Locke over there smiled and said: "Hammer, can we join?"

Li Ba smiled and nodded to the two Locke, and said to Gao Yuanyuan and Bill Duffy: "Neil and Locke are both good at it, they can join."

"OK."

Gao Yuanyuan and Bill Duffy Road.

Both Locke and Neil laughed. Being able to join Li Ba's team will be of great benefit to them and can increase their visibility and status in the industry.

"Husband, we have a guest." The girl shouted at this time.

Li Ba looked back and said in surprise: "Lin Dan?"

The two have known each other for several years, and this was the first time Lin Dan came to see him in the United States.

The two of them are about the same age, Li Bada and Lin are just over one year old. Although they don't have much contact, they actually have a good relationship and respect each other because of their achievements in their respective careers.

"Lin Dan, come to watch the game?" he asked with some confusion.

"Why are you here if you don't want to watch the game?" Lin Dan said with a smile.

He looked at the tennis court and said with some surprise: "Tie Hammer, the media has long said that you are practicing tennis. Are you serious about playing?"

Li Ba smiled and said, "Why do you see it?"

Lin Dan said: "We are about to play the Lakers in the playoffs. Isn't it obvious that you practice tennis instead of basketball?"

Li Ba laughed and said: "After the playoffs, I want to try Wimbledon. I'm trying to figure out how to get a wild card."

"Really? You're awesome!" Lin Dan gave Li Ba a thumbs up and said with a smile: "I've done boxing, and now I'm playing tennis. How many Grand Slams do you want to win?"

"This really doesn't have a big goal," Li Ba said with a smile, "I'll give it a try this year and test the waters first."

Lin Dandao: "This year, several female members of the national tennis team have switched careers and gone solo, did you know that?"

"Li, how many of them are there? I'm really not familiar with them. We haven't spoken much, and I haven't paid attention to this matter." Li Ba said with a smile.

Lin Dan said: "I heard from Li Na that the burden is very heavy. This year's bonus cannot cover the expenses. We may lose about 2 million yuan in a year."

"It's natural to start losing money. You have to support a team." Li Ba smiled, pointed at Locke and Neil, and said:

"I haven't started yet. I still have to form a team and can't play a few games. I have no income at all and I'm losing more than them."

Lin Dandao: "So the profession is better than the profession, but the system is also better than the system."

That night, the G5 game between the Lakers and the Grizzlies began. The result was unexpected, and the Grizzlies won.

On the 28th, the league officially announced a series of personal honors.

Li Ba won a series of personal honors. As the rookie head coach of the Suns, Gary Payton won the best coach award with the best record in the league, which made many people complain.

Mike Brown, the head coach of the Cavaliers, vented his dissatisfaction to the media: "This is simply messing around!"

No matter what the outside world said, Gary Payton was very happy and shouted to the team to treat him.

At noon on May 1, Wu Jiehui and Gao Yuanyuan suddenly visited together.

"Are you getting married?"

Li Ba was a little stunned when he heard the news suddenly, but he quickly reacted and smiled: "Then congratulations, when?"

"August." Wu Jiehui smiled.

On May 5, the second round started.

The Suns made it to the second round again after a year, and the West Coast Arena was crowded with fans inside and outside.

Some media were allowed to enter the home team's locker room for an interview.

As for which media, of course, they were the media recognized by Li Ba. This is his territory. He has the final say in everything, and the boss can't control it.

A large group of media who were not allowed to enter were clamoring outside, but they could do nothing.

"Iron Hammer, the Lakers eliminated the Grizzlies 4-2, and the Suns swept the Jazz. Does this mean that the Suns are stronger than the Lakers?" a reporter asked.

"Of course, the Suns are definitely stronger than the Lakers." Following the reporter's words, Li Ba said arrogantly.

"Huh?"

The reporter was embarrassed. Iron Hammer, can you at least be humble?