Chapter 1186: Against the Celtics

"Maybe we've been contacted, but you don't know, mom," the girl said.

Liu Xiaoli nodded, took out her mobile phone and made a call to the Los Angeles branch. After talking for a few words, she hung up the phone and said, "We actually got in touch. The company is preparing to notify us."

"Husband, do you want to take a photo?" the girl asked.

"If I want to shoot, I still have time in the offseason, but I can't play tennis." Gao Yuanyuan said.

"You don't know how to take pictures of real sharks, do you?" Zhou Yuehe asked worriedly.

"Of course not, Aunt Zhou, I'm using props." Gao Yuanyuan smiled.

"Oh." Zhou Yuehe felt relieved.

"I can't act, and I have no interest in it, so I won't do it. There are so many stars in the company. Let's pick two to film."

Li Ba thought about it and still didn't want to do this.

Gao Yuanyuan nodded and said: "If you don't want to make it, then just don't make it, but we can still invest in this film. Pick two stars from the company to play, and we will see if we can't help but make two international stars famous."

Li Ba took a week off, and the team lost three games in a row and dropped to sixth place in the Western Conference.

On the 7th, Li Ba came back and led the team to defeat the Philadelphia Digital Team in an away game, and then went to Boston the next day to challenge the Celtics away from home.

Keston signed Dayao and retained O'Neal on a one-year minimum salary contract. This season's strength is very strong.

Of course, the Celtics still have not made up for the weakness of slow inside speed.

But the Suns are no longer the Suns of last season. Their fast break ability has declined significantly. This weakness is not as big as it seems.

So this season, the Celtics are working hard to win the championship.

The Celtics are now 29 wins and 6 losses, ranking second in the Eastern Conference, second only to the Heat.

After the Suns arrived in Boston, Dayao hosted a treat at the Senbei restaurant.

Boston is a world-famous city with the highest educational level in the United States. The urban population is nearly 600,000, and the metropolitan area has a population of less than 5 million. The scale of Senbei Restaurant here is quite good, and it can accommodate nearly 80 people at the same time. People dine.

"You kid is getting more and more amazing. Tell me, how did you kill that shark? You know, I just invited O'Neal over, and he actually shook his head. He was afraid that you would blow his head off, haha!" Dayao laughed. .

Li Ba smiled and said: "Shaq just called me and said that we had an appointment at noon. He invited me to have dinner here in the evening. Speaking of that shark, let me tell you, Dayao, I am not bragging. I will come back to you two more times." Not afraid either..."

"Don't brag in front of me. Do you think you won't be taxed if you brag?" Dayao said with a smile.

"Bragging means not paying taxes." Li Ba said with a smile.

The two chatted about the situation of the alliance today.

Dayao said: "We are still fighting in traditional positions, but the Heat have changed a lot this season. The tactics are very radical, the offensive and defensive rhythm is very fast, the proportion of three-pointers has reached 30%, and the outside offense has even reached 60%. This is obvious. It’s for you.”

Li Ba said: "I heard from Yuanyuan that the Heat are planning to trade Gasol."

"Are they sick?" Dayao asked doubtfully.

"It is obvious that Gasol slowed down their offensive and defensive speed. This should be the time of the transaction. Pat Riley did not decide on the tactical change at that time, but now that the decision has been made, Gasol has become useless. Yes." Li Ba said.

"Who do you think they will trade?" Dayao asked.

"Short inside, you have to be fast. You have to be able to rebound and defend, you have to be able to eat cakes, you have to be good at passing the ball, you have to have vision..." Li Bada said.

"Are you talking about yourself?" Dayao said angrily.

"It's funny, Gasol is not as good at using the Heat's tactics as Haslem, haha!" Li Ba laughed.

"What about the big contract they promised to Gasol?" Dayao asked.

"So the matter is stuck there. Yuanyuan didn't let go, and the Heat didn't dare to force a trade. Otherwise, if it was revealed that they didn't keep their word, the team's credibility would be completely ruined. No star would be willing to join the Heat in the future. It's either this way. "The Heat still have to let Mark play as the main force. This is the negotiated condition, or they can find a buyer and a team that can give him a big contract next season," Li Ba said with a smile.

"By the way, my wife is pregnant." Dayao said happily at this time.

"Yours?" Li Ba said smoothly, which immediately made Dayao frown.

"What the hell, Iron Hammer, are you looking for a beating?" Dayao said angrily.

"Huh? Sorry, sorry, haha..." Li Ba laughed.

After having lunch with Dayao, Li Ba did not leave. He walked around the restaurant and checked all aspects of the situation.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, O'Neal arrived.

"Shaq, when do you plan to retire?" Li Ba asked while eating.

"I will retire after this season. I hope to get another ring. I can't have fewer rings than Kobe has on his hand." O'Neal said.

"Then you're done. You'll always be one worse than him." Li Ba said with a smile.

"It's all your fault for trading me." O'Neal said immediately dissatisfied.

Li Ba laughed. It seemed that the fat man still remembered the time he was traded by the Suns.

"You laughed too early, Hammer, your Suns team has no hope this season. We have an advantage against the Heat, we can beat them in the paint, and Pierce can also deal with LeBron James. After we reach the finals, no matter whether we face the Lakers or The Mavericks and Grizzlies will definitely win," O'Neal said proudly.

"Shaq, I support you. You still have your dreams. After all, you are not a salted fish." Li Ba encouraged.

"This is our strength, not a dream." O'Neal yelled strangely.

The next day, January 9.

Before the game, the media entered the locker room for interviews.

"Iron Hammer, do you hope to win this game?" a reporter asked.

"The Celtics are a super strong team, of course I hope to win it, to prove that our Suns are still a championship-level team, not a quasi-championship-level team." Li Ba said.

Barkley said: "Iron Hammer, the Celtics are also a team dominated by veterans. What do you think is the difference between the Suns and the Celtics? If you have the opportunity to meet in the finals, who will have more advantages in the series?"

Li Ba thought for a while and said: "Yao's physical fitness has always been a problem. O'Neal is too old to run and can only walk on the court. Rashid is also at the time of retirement. Pierce is not young anymore. Their veterans are mostly inside, while our veterans are mostly outside. The physical energy consumption of the outside is smaller. This is our advantage and difference. If we both make it to the finals, then we will still maintain our advantage."

Before the game, the starting lineups of both sides were announced.

Suns: Li Ba, Alian, Ray Allen, Ginobili, Nash.

Celtics: Yao Ming, Rasheed Wallace, Pierce, Mo Buchuan, Billups.