The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 167 - 124 58, 58!!_2

Chapter 167: Chapter 124 58, 58!!_2

Moreover, even if all his points were added now, his three-point potential would only reach about 85 points. It was too late to develop his three-point shot in the short term.

Might as well wait until next season.

And the double-teams he attracted were well deserved of his "core" status.

Just look at Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson, aren’t they shooting merrily?

Stan Van Gundy started facing a dilemma, if he continued like in the second game of the series, putting more energy into defending Su Wan, he had no doubt that tonight Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson would set a new three-point record.

But if they didn’t target Su Wan like that, what if he scored 16 points in a single quarter like he did in the first?

So far Su Wan’s playoff highest score in a single game was 34 points, and now he was only 10 points away from breaking that record.

Should he let Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson break the three-point record, or let Su Wan set a new personal playoff high?

Stan Van Gundy had yet to make a judgment when Shaquille O’Neal abruptly threw in the towel.

At the beginning of the second half, the Pacers’ offensive didn’t slow down, and the gap suddenly broke through 30 points. Shaquille O’Neal called for a timeout himself, then waved his hands like Zhu Bajie, "Stan, I don’t want to play anymore!"

He was very uncomfortable on the court, with Wade absent, the Pacers team hung on him throughout the game, never giving him a chance to 1v1.

He surely would be willing if his teammates could make the shots since he attracted such heavy coverage.

He wasn’t the "Shark" who couldn’t make sacrifices.

But his teammates...

They just couldn’t make the shots!

Rather than continuing to suffer on the court, better to sit on the sidelines early.

Most black players have a bit of an "evasive personality", and they run away immediately when things go south. This can be seen from how many black athletes choose to abandon their families, a bunch of ostriches.

Shaquille O’Neal certainly wasn’t an exception.

Actually, he had various bad habits common among black men, but most people were more aware of his affable and fun-loving image, thus subconsciously overlooking these issues.

Stan Van Gundy wanted to persuade him to hang on; if he left the game now, the team would probably collapse immediately.

But having seen Shaquille’s haggling with Pat Riley, he knew very well that Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t discussing or consulting with him; he was notifying.

"Toot!"

The referee’s whistle sounded, and the player replacing Shaquille O’Neal on the court was Christian Laetner.

Once upon a time, he was the "Super Rookie" who was chosen for Dream One over Shaquille O’Neill, the college sensation that shook All over the United States in the early ’90s. Unfortunately, his progression in the league fell far short of expectations, and although he made it to the All-Star at times, it was nothing compared to the glory of his college days. Even towards the end of his career, he ended up at the Heat Team, backing up the same Shaquille he had outplayed in college.

However, there was nothing to lament about.

Because the guy wasn’t exactly a saint.

It was just that as the spotlight faded, he had toned down quite a bit, and that was all.

Su Wan didn’t dwell on him too much; his attention quickly shifted to Shaquille O’Neal sitting on the bench.

Did you think you’d be safe sitting on the bench?

Shaquille, you’re too naive.

"Down by 30 points, is this your leadership ability, Shaquille?"

"No wonder you’re the Finals MVP with the most sweeps in playoff history, impressive dominance!"

"Without a superstar guard to partner with you, you’re nothing, Shaquille!"

"The Lakers’ management must be so relieved they let you go after watching this game!"

"With your current ability, why can’t you just accept being Kobe’s number two?"

"Do you think Kobe can’t carry you anymore, so you came to cling to Dwayne’s coattails?"

Almost every time, as soon as Su Wan scored, he would circle in front of Shaquille, then deliver a sharp "trash talk."

Shaquille O’Neal looked more distressed than ever.

He was itching to rush up and tussle with Su Wan on the spot.

But...

He didn’t dare!

Foster’s ferocious push still played vividly in his mind—the howling boos from the Indiana natives at Conseco Arena rang fresh in his memory. He wasn’t sure if it would really come down to blows with Su Wan, how many of the Heat Team would come to his aid this time. But he was crystal clear that the Pacers bunch would definitely come running to pile in the fray with him.

He was certain of it!

Damn it, why did I have to pull on him like that?

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Even more so than when he had insulted Yao Ming.

Su Wan’s relentless counterattacks, wave after wave, endless, brought him an infinite shame, and what was key—he couldn’t fight back.

Since coming to the NBA, when had he ever suffered such great humiliation!

More importantly...

Listening to the constant clicking of cameras around the court, he was sure that Su Wan’s mocking words would make the news tomorrow.

To be humiliated by a rookie like this, he really "capsized in the sewer."

"Shark’s" face was searing hot; if this went on, he had no doubt he’d turn into a "roasted shark." Eventually, he gave up and simply covered his face with a towel.

That’s what ostriches do!

Just as Stan Van Gundy had predicted, once Shaquille O’Neal left the court, the Heat Team completely collapsed. The gap kept widening, from 30 points to 40, hitting 48 by the end of the third quarter!

In the second half, Su Wan was busy creating opportunities for his teammates, leading a campaign of "universal celebration, joint shark-nursing."

Mainly...

The best weapon to widen the gap was still the three-point shot.

The Heat Team players, having lost their pillar, had long since lost their fighting spirit, merely watching helplessly as the difference soared.

"In the fourth quarter, Su is still on the court. This is the first time I remember him not resting despite a huge lead, but I understand completely why he is doing this!" Barkley was excited, and fully supportive of Su Wan continuing to play.

One of the things he loved most was...

Watching Shaquille O’Neal be humiliated!

So that the "Fat Head Shark" would stop bragging about his championship rings. From now on, whenever this "fatso" brought up championships, he could remind him of the night Su Wan Henhen humiliated him.

How many points would they win by in the end?

If this were a movie, Barkley would have skipped to the end of the progress bar to check the result.

He was just too curious.

Fortunately, the game had completely entered "garbage time," and neither of the head coaches called for a timeout anymore. The referees wanted to help the Heat Team but had no idea how, in such a situation, even if they blew the whistle until it smoked, it would be futile.

The game time flew by quickly.

In the end, the match concluded with the final scoreboard showing 119 to 61, the Pacers crushed the Heat Team by 58 points!

"A new historical record is born; Su Wan and the Pacers have created the largest single-game margin of victory in the playoffs, 58 points! And they defeated the Heat Team that has the ’Three-time champion’ Shaquille O’Neal! Let’s also congratulate the Pacers for winning this year’s Eastern Conference, becoming the first team to advance to the finals!" Bill Walton bellowed passionately, as if worried others might not hear, Su Wan won by 58 points against Shaquille O’Neal in one game!

Meanwhile, in Vick Forest, a man standing 1.83 meters tall shook his head slightly and mercilessly remarked, "Is that all Shaq is capable of?"

Who loses by 58 points in the playoffs!

If someone like that can secure "three consecutive championships" in the NBA, then he felt even more confident about conquering the League!

Su Wan saw the score and felt amused for a moment; it turned out to be that number!

Shaquille O’Neal thought by leaving the court early, he could escape humiliation, but he didn’t expect the Pacers to be so ruthless, to go so far as to make such a big difference and nail him firmly to the "Shame Pillar."

Su Wan’s final stats for the night were fixed at 42 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.

His form, which had been great that evening, became even more fluid when he entered "The zone" in the second half.

At the buzzer, Shaquille’s "ostrich attribute" fully erupted, and he frantically looked to flee, realizing he had taken the wrong path towards the visitor’s tunnel, then immediately turned back.

Su Wan didn’t chase after him; instead, he picked up the court-side host’s microphone and called out, "Shaquille!"

The voice from the microphone spread instantly, "stunning" Shaquille O’Neal in his attempt to run away.

He turned with a dazed look, facing the direction of Su Wan.

"Remember, don’t mess with Indiana again!"

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