The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 356 - 191: The Strongest Cavaliers Team Since the New Century_2

Chapter 356: Chapter 191: The Strongest Cavaliers Team Since the New Century_2

This more violent brawl ended with Allen Iverson receiving a 13-game suspension, Anthony, Smith, and Robinson all getting a 10-game suspension, Collins with a 6-game suspension, Jeffries a 4-game suspension, and everyone else a one-game suspension.

Compared to the "Auburn Palace Incident" and the "Conseco Incident," this punishment could only be described as "just a slap on the wrist."

The majority of media believed there was only one reason for not imposing a harsher sentence:

Neither side had attacked the fans.

That’s just how David Stern operated.

Even as the outside world thought the punishment was light, Steve Francis still saw the League’s sanctions as racially biased.

His reason was, "The brawls in hockey and football are bloodier, yet their punishments are much lighter than what the New York Knicks and the Nuggets received."

"Is it because the NBA is predominantly black that they treat us this way?"

Look at that!

How slickly is the "race card" being played?

And this is just the status quo for African Americans in the United States: whenever they feel the slightest injustice, they wield "racism" as their weapon.

Martin Luther King’s eldest son even went out of his way to speak with NBA headquarters.

Yet David Stern stood by his stance and didn’t see the meeting as necessary.

Su Wan was aware of this "brawl incident."

Shortly after the brawl occurred, the Nuggets underwent a massive trade.

It’s hard to guess what was going through the minds of the management on the plateau.

Perhaps they thought that a boss with "gangster qualities" was better suited to manage a group of young players with the same "gangster qualities"?

In any case, they used Brad Miller to trade for Allen Iverson.

And now the facts proved that a leader was indeed a leader; Allen Iverson, in such a situation, was certainly at the forefront, setting an example for the brothers, leading to a direct 13-game suspension.

After the game, his face seemed to say:

You can’t bully me, and you certainly can’t bully my brothers!

The media also asked Su Wan about her view on the League’s punishment, "Do you think the League’s sanctions are too harsh?"

Su Wan said, "I’ve always felt the League’s punishments are too harsh, and not just this time, you know!"

The reporters laughed at the time.

In this regard, Su Wan truly had the right to speak.

Before the Knicks’ riot, the Pacers had already had a brawl.

As the incident gradually subsided, on December 20th, with just four days before the "Christmas Battle," the number one Eastern Conference Pacers hosted the second-place Cavaliers at home. Even if the Cavaliers won, they wouldn’t be able to overtake the Pacers to become number one in the Eastern Conference, with about a five-game gap. Yet, media still described the game as a "battle for the top."

Su Wan and LeBron clashed once again.

LeBron and Cleveland were brimming with confidence.

Especially the Cleveland media, who boldly said, "This is the most evenly matched meeting of the two sides, LeBron James will prove that with enough support, he’s no worse than anyone else!"

LeBron James kept his confidence to himself, choosing instead to heap praise on the Pacers, "The Pacers are one of the strongest teams in the East in recent years, composed of excellent players. They represent the top power in the Eastern Conference, and any team feels the pressure when playing against them!"

Actually, he didn’t want to say that.

But after signing with Bill Duffy, on every such occasion, Bill Duffy prepared a script of answers for him to all related questions, asking him to respond according to what was written.

Richie Paul was already undergoing professional training at Bill Duffy’s firm, leaving only Bill Duffy in his "brain trust," and he had to comply.

He praised the Pacers, and Shaquille O’Neal praised him, "This season’s LeBron is absolutely incredible; he can do anything on the court. With him, the Cavaliers can beat any opponent!"

Listen to that, how could the "King" not smile at such words?

If Su Wan had been this aware from the start, even if there was a slight lack of cooperation on the court, would LeBron have gone that far with him?

People, oh people!

Sometimes you just need to know your place!

As a Cavaliers player, the first law you must abide by:

LeBron is never wrong!

And the second law you must abide by:

If there is one, refer to the first law.

The Cleveland media were pleased with Shaquille O’Neal’s deferential attitude to LeBron in front of the media, so even when he rarely set screens for LeBron on the court, they didn’t have much to criticize.

Honestly, Shaquille O’Neal’s occasional slickness is almost an example for office workers.

Compared to living comfortably, what’s the importance of face?

Moreover, as an NBA "three consecutive championships MVP," his words carry more weight and satisfy Clevelanders even more.

A minor character saying the same thing wouldn’t have a similar effect.

His act isn’t easy to mimic!

Su Wan answered questions before the game.

"Facing the Cavaliers again, does it make you nervous?"

"I don’t get nervous facing any team, don’t forget, we are the defending champions!"

"Not even the Lakers?"

"I said, no team makes me nervous."

"What do you think is the biggest difference between LeBron this season and before?"