Chapter 1196 The Storm Continues
At the scene, Li Ba accepted media interviews.
"Hammer, what do you think of this Grizzlies team?" a reporter asked.
"This Grizzlies team can compete with any super team, even the Lakers, Heat, and Celtics, but they can't beat our Suns." Li Ba said.
"Why?" the reporter asked.
"Because the Suns have me."
What Li Ba said was justified, but the media still had to accept it because the data was the best proof.
"You gave Randolph a clean sheet and didn't score a point in this game. Is there anything you want to say?" another reporter asked.
"As early as my rookie season, I gave you advice. Any inside player who can only attack in the paint has no chance of survival under my defense."
Li Ba said arrogantly.
But the media can still only recognize his words, and no one can refute it. The best proof is that the zero score for Randolph is the best proof.
"Hammer, will they sweep the Grizzlies in the first round?" Barkley shouted.
"There is no second result. Someone in the Grizzlies has offended all of us Chinese, and they must be swept away." Li Ba said.
These words were said with great justice, and no one dared to say no, otherwise it would be supporting racial discrimination.
"What do you want the grizzly bear to do?" a reporter asked.
"I have put forward conditions. I hope they can face their mistakes bravely. They must publicly and formally apologize to us." Li Bada said.
"What if not?" a reporter asked.
"Then starting from next season, I will refuse to play in regular games against the Grizzlies." Li Ba said without hesitation.
"I will also refuse to play in regular matches against the Grizzlies." The UAE immediately followed.
"me too."
"And I."
Other Suns players followed suit.
Carter, McGrady, Ray Allen, Nash, etc. are all superstars. Their attitudes surprised the media. Is the Suns locker room so cohesive?
It's very simple. Not to mention other reasons, just talking about today's game gave these superstars the hope of winning. This is the most important thing to them.
At this time Harden came to Li Ba's side. He told the media: "I now apologize to my boss and all Chinese people in my personal capacity..."
"Oh!?" All the media exclaimed.
Harden's behavior made the Grizzlies management very passive.
In fact, it's not that Colangelo doesn't want to apologize. Now his family is under tremendous pressure in Phoenix, but there are special reasons why he cannot be allowed to do whatever he wants.
The reason is very simple. Where there is black, there is white. As many people support Li Ba, there are as many people who oppose Li Ba.
The next day, as Li Ba made his attitude clear yesterday, the pressure on the Grizzlies increased.
Robert Pera electrified Lee Dam again and the two sides had another conversation.
Last time Pera did not agree to the request for a public apology, but this time Li Ba did not relent, which made him helpless.
At 11 a.m., Li Ba and Suns owner Sarver met at the Senbei restaurant.
"Robert, I want you to do me a favor. I want to put pressure on the alliance." Li Ba said.
"Hammer, what do you want me to do?" Savor asked.
He must stand by Li Ba, there is no second possibility.
At 12 o'clock, Sarver held a press conference and said to the media: "After the playoffs, I will formally propose to the league to convene a board of directors meeting. We cannot allow such a team to continue to stay in the league. "
These words shocked the entire alliance.
Stern immediately contacted Sarver and asked him to retract his words, but he refused.
"Mr. President, if you cannot make a decision as soon as possible, there will be a press conference waiting for you, and you will regret it then."
Savor said.
"What?"
Stern was shocked, and he immediately thought of Li Ba.
He hung up Savor's phone and immediately called Li Ba.
"Hello, Mr. Stern."
"Hammer, do you really want this?"
"Sir, what that boy said reminded me of four words, sick man of East Asia. This is like calling you the descendants of criminals."
"Okay, I'll think about it." Stern hung up the phone.
Next, the Grizzlies officials did not publicly apologize, and the first round continued as usual.
Supporters of the Grizzlies began to exert their strength, and most American media stopped reporting on the incident.
In China, a large number of media began to ridicule Li Ba's glassy heart.
Li Ba was mentally prepared for such a public opinion atmosphere, but he ignored it. He only did what he thought was right.
On April 19, the G2 game between the Suns and the Grizzlies began. The starting lineups of both sides were the same as those in the G1 game.
Jump ball, Liba beat the Grizzlies, and the Suns attacked.
Li Ba ran towards the basket, and Randolph and Garnett double-teamed in advance.
The Arab League was empty, he received the ball from Nash and shot from the right wing.
"boom!"
Missed the first ball.
Li Ba stuck Randolph, put his right hand on Garnett, jumped up from the double team, and pushed the ball directly into the basket with a bang.
"Beautiful! The hammer dunk was successful." Yu Jia roared excitedly.
Grizzlies attack.
Randolph and Garnett went directly to the basket but did not ask for the ball.
Harden took a shot and threw a three-pointer, but missed the first shot.
The ball bounced towards Arab League and Garnett, and was grabbed by the latter.
Garnett held the ball high with one hand and made a sideways hook.
With a snap, Ah Lian was slapped down.
But the ball was taken by Garnett again. He turned around and took a step back to jump shot. At this time, Li Ba arrived and blocked the ball with a volleyball block. The ball was directly drawn into the audience.
"Beautiful! Tiechui and Yi Lian teamed up to completely seal Garnett." Yu Jia shouted excitedly.
Amid the cheers of the whole audience, the Grizzlies attacked again.
Garnett received the ball on the right wing. At this time, he saw Rudy Gay cutting in from the weak side and immediately passed the ball to the latter.
But just as the ball flew over the paint area, Li Ba under the basket suddenly moved upward, then jumped up and intercepted the ball.
"Wow, this steal is so wonderful!" Barkley exclaimed.
The Suns made a fast break and Nash made a layup.
0:4, the Suns led.
The Grizzlies attacked.
Harden dribbled with his left hand and held Nash with his right hand, facing the left wing, close to the top of the arc.
At this time, Li Ba in the paint area deliberately leaned to the right wing, trying to make himself disappear from Harden's field of vision, and then when Harden was two steps away from the top of the arc, he suddenly started, and rushed to the top of the arc from the position of the free throw line.
Harden was one step away from the top of the arc and suddenly broke through to the left against Nash. The latter was shaken back a step, and the former immediately stopped at the three-point line, dribbled the ball and then jumped up.
But at this time, Li Ba arrived and grabbed the ball with a slap.
"Beautiful, the Suns sent three blocks at the beginning." Yu Jia shouted excitedly.
At this time, Li Ba played a fast break at the top of the arc and sent a super heavy dunk, which made the American West Arena boil.