NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 494 Legendary Battle

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Clippers and the Cavaliers will be held on the evening of June 1st at the Clippers' home arena, Staples Center.

The legendary battle is about to begin!

Reports indicate that regardless of the outcome of the NBA Finals, the Running Man cast will leave the Cavaliers this summer.

This news is explosive enough and highly credible, but it's not exactly new. Rumors of Running Man leaving the Cavaliers have been circulating for a while now; the world knows he's chasing a championship, and the Cavaliers no longer have the roster to contend for it, so leaving is only natural. This also aligns with his sophisticated self-interest.

Jia Fei knew that the Running Man member from his previous life had joined the Lakers during the offseason, so it seemed quite normal for this news to come out at this time, since the season was about to end.

Where the Running Man members will go during the offseason will be a major point of interest. Even though he is 34 years old, he will still be a big fish during the offseason, pursued by various NBA teams.

In terms of endurance, Running Man is truly GOAT; their bodies are incredibly resilient, practically insane!

Tickets for Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals sold out immediately upon release. Los Angeles has always had a strong basketball market, and Staples Center hasn't had a live NBA game in June for a long time. The last time the arena hosted an NBA game in June was in 2010—eight years ago.

June 1st has arrived in the blink of an eye, and there are less than 24 hours left until the start of the "Legendary Battle"...

The Cavaliers' playoff run this season has been fraught with difficulties. If it weren't for their relentless reliance on the "Running Man" (a nickname for a player who plays a key role in the Cavaliers' career), they might have fallen in the Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the "Running Man" played the full 48 minutes. It's fair to say that the Cavaliers have showcased their most potent weapon to the world.

On the evening of April 1, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Tonight's Staples Center was naturally packed with big names: Taylor Swift was there, the Black Snake family was there, Tom Hanks was there, David Beckham was there, Rihanna was there...

Jia Fei's close friends Kemba Walker, Lamb, and Reggie Jackson all came, as did his former teammates Westbrook, Collison, and Mills.

The home team's locker room before the match.

In the locker room, Jia Fei said, "Brothers, the Finals are here! Our work isn't finished yet. There are still four games left to win. Let's fight with hunger and win a ring that belongs to us! Let's win the first championship trophy in team history and become a part of team history!"

Jia Fei's words were very inspiring, and his teammates in the locker room were filled with renewed enthusiasm.

During pre-game practice, Jia Fei and Korver chatted for a long time. They were good teammates when they were with the Hawks, but now they'll be rivals. This means one of them will inevitably miss out on a championship.

Jia Fei still hopes that Korver can win a championship ring before retiring, after all, this historic sharpshooter is getting closer and closer to retirement.

This match was broadcast live on Tencent, with commentators Wang Meng and guest Yang Yi providing commentary.

"Mr. Yang, the finals are about to begin. Let's take a look at the finals!" Wang Meng brought up the topic.

"Well... it's hard to predict!" Yang Yi laughed. "Let's be realistic, there's a clear gap in strength between the two teams. It's already a pleasant surprise that the Cavaliers made it to the Finals, all thanks to LeBron James, who played 48 minutes! Wow, he really played 48 minutes. But the game is still about skill. Jia Fei isn't Tatum, and Paul George isn't Brown. Even if LeBron played 48 minutes every game, the Cavaliers would still have a hard time winning. To be honest, in my opinion, this series isn't very suspenseful."

"Let's talk about another topic that fans are concerned about: if Jia Fei wins the championship and the Finals MVP, where would he rank among the NBA's all-time greats?" Wang Meng asked.

Yang Yi twirled his pen, smacked his lips, and said, "If Jia Fei wins the championship and the Finals MVP, then he'll have two championships, two Finals MVPs, and two regular season MVPs. He might not make the top ten in NBA history, but he could probably make the top twenty!"

The starting lineups for both teams were displayed on the big screen at the stadium.

The Clippers' starting lineup for the home game is Jia Fei, Beverley, George, Gallinari, and Olynyk.

Olynyk returned to the starting lineup in Game 1 of the Finals after missing the first two games. This demonstrates that Coach Budenholzer is not a rigid coach; he chooses the most suitable lineup combination based on the opponent's lineup and the actual situation. This brings to mind his predecessor, Doc Rivers, who stuck to one lineup until he hit a wall.

The starting lineup for the away Cavaliers consisted of Runner, George Hill, JR Smith, Love, and TT.

The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics by reverting to their big lineup, while they swept the Raptors, who were the top seed in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, using a small lineup.

The Cavaliers' head coach is assistant coach Larry Drew; the original head coach, Tyronn Lue, was fired due to the team's poor performance.

Of course, Coach Lue had signed a big contract with the Cavaliers before, so even if he was fired, he would still get paid in full. He wouldn't have to work and could even take a paid vacation, which is actually not bad.

The Clippers, playing at home, wore white jerseys, while the Cavaliers, playing away, wore black "Black Knights" uniforms.

The Cavaliers' jerseys look cool and are said to bring them good luck, but in Jia Fei's opinion, even the best-looking jerseys are useless in the face of absolute strength.

Reality is not a video game; wishful thinking should be done in moderation.

Even when playing away from home, Running Man didn't skip the magnesium powder toss ritual. When it comes to creating a persona and adding this kind of ritual to enhance individual branding, Running Man is truly a GOAT-level team.

The starting lineups from both teams took to the court, and the runner-up greeted all the Clippers players.

Love looked handsome. He was also from Los Angeles and should have been happy to be back in his hometown for the Finals, but he seemed a little angry. Well, it turned out that Olynyk, with his long blond hair, was on the other side!

Love will never forget that in April 2015, during the first round of the playoffs, when they played the Celtics, it was this blond white man in front of him who broke his arm, ending his season and causing the team to lose the playoffs that year and miss out on the championship.

Unexpectedly, the two met again in the playoffs a few years later, but this time the guy went to the Clippers in the West.

Olynyk seemed oblivious to Love's murderous glare. His movements remained elegant as he gently tucked his hair behind his ears. To the untrained eye, he would have been mistaken for a gentle girl...

TT and Olynyk are preparing for the jump ball near the center circle; the game is about to begin.

When TT was preparing to jump for the ball, he squatted very low, and his pert buttocks were mesmerizing. Considering his "illustrious record," it seems that having a big butt really does have its advantages.