Chapter 1209: Chapter 383: How Could Anyone Imitate LeBron James?
Jim Paxson wonders what has happened to the world. In the past, if a star player couldn’t lead the team to achieve the expected results, the player itself would definitely be the one blamed.
This is the first time Jim Paxson has seen the blame fall on the management when the star player fails to lead the team to the expected results.
The conflict between star players and management is an important part of the NBA soap opera.
But Michael Jordan discovered the Bulls management wanted to dismantle the team on the basis of three consecutive championships, leading to a clash with the management.
Roger was the same.
Vince Carter, although not bringing a championship to Toronto, the Raptors management’s actions have completely torn his relationship with Carter.
What about the Cavaliers management? Jim Paxson doesn’t remember doing anything detrimental to LeBron.
He has always treated that high school boy like a treasure, fearing he might suffer the slightest harm.
And this is the reward.
Jim Paxson remembers during the media day press conference a few months ago, that number 23 emotionally said, "Jim is like my father, caring for me, guiding me, and supporting me."
Now thinking back, Jim Paxson only feels disgusted.
You’re in the NBA, not Hollywood. What you say represents yourself, not the role you play.
Yet Jim Paxson doesn’t think James’ childish behavior will achieve anything.
Ultimately, he cannot control the Cavaliers.
After reading Dave McMenamin’s article, Roger has a completely different view; in his opinion, Jim Paxson’s career as Cavaliers general manager has officially entered the countdown phase.
The Cavaliers won’t care about a general manager’s fate as long as it keeps the Chosen One happy.
Roger just doesn’t understand what James is rushing for.
Even if he’s given good teammates, will he use them properly?
Now the East is so strong, has he ever thought about it, teammates are precisely his only excuse?
This competition originally has nothing to do with him, yet he insists on jumping out, trying to find his role.
After the trade, major TV stations immediately adjusted the schedule for nationally broadcast games.
And in all these adjustments, there was no game featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In order to make time for other games, the second showdown between the Cavaliers and Warriors was even kicked out of the national broadcast schedule.
Roger is heartbroken by this.
This group of people has too little respect for the young King.
As a James fan, Roger must make the media refocus on LeBron.
Thus, on February 8th, in the second showdown of the season between the Cavaliers and Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a 74-105 defeat.
This huge point difference made the media unable to ignore this previously neglected game.
The Warriors’ full-front lineup rendered LeBron James’ breakthroughs ineffective, with his jump shots losing accuracy under Roger’s constant pressure.
Nonetheless, James persisted until the last moment of the game before leaving, achieving 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, harshly teaching Matt Barnes a lesson.
"I admire LeBron’s spirit," Roger told reporters during the press conference, "He never gave up on the game."
The journalists laughed collectively, while Roger tapped the table: "Hey gentlemen, please be serious!"
The laughter grew even louder.
The world’s greatest comedy is creating contrast, being serious when seriousness is unwarranted.
The Warriors’ press conference was filled with jubilation, but for Cavaliers fans, it was yet another disappointing night. The loss signified LeBron James was completely shut out by Roger for the second consecutive season.
The guy who was expected to take down Roger since his debut hasn’t won a single game against Roger in two seasons.
And every time this happens, Rich Paul transforms into the snake that tempted Eve to eat the apple, whispering in LeBron James’ ear.
"I hope you can take a deep breath, stop thinking about losing, go back and discuss with the coach and management on how to enhance the team’s combat power — given the limited influence of the Cleveland Cavaliers."
Rich Paul intentionally emphasized the last point, believing it is very necessary.
Let the guy understand reality rather than live in a fairytale, this is very important.
This time, James didn’t argue with Rich Paul, nor did he say anything like "I won’t leave Cleveland."
As for the future, Cleveland’s King has begun to waver.
For James’ team, Roger is their ultimate pursuit.
And for Roger, facing off against James is just a little joy in a long season. He doesn’t care much about winning the game against the Cavaliers; regular season numbers and streaks are merely decorations for the Warriors now.
A beautifully adorned woman exudes charm, provided she is inherently charismatic.
Many factors determine whether a woman is extremely charming—face, legs, butt—all indispensable.
While only one factor determines whether a team is extremely charming: whether they are winners.
All men like to compete against extremely charming women; similarly, competing against extremely charming teams piques Roger’s interest.
After the All-Star game, those teams that became extremely charming after trades began to face off against the Warriors.
And the results proved their trades were worthwhile.