The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 456 - 211 Cleveland Faces Conflict Again, What is the Spirit of the Older Generation!_2

Chapter 456: Chapter 211 Cleveland Faces Conflict Again, What is the Spirit of the Older Generation!_2

Because it meant that even if he left the Cavaliers, people would still treat him as a "second-tier Superstar," and the tactics assigned to him by the new team’s coach would be more oriented toward a Main Player rather than the core of the strategy.

Most Superstars slowly deteriorate into ordinary Main Players, role players, and then gradually fade from the League.

This is an ancient rule of the NBA.

But those players were mostly aging, unable to maintain their condition, naturally deteriorating, or suffering major injuries.

Although he had also experienced Bowen stepping under him four times, losing his explosive power, his condition was absolutely fine, and there was no reason for his rapid downfall.

Remember, last season with the Brooklyn Nets, he was still the "top scorer" of the League.

He wouldn’t accept such a fate!

Since the Cleveland media failed to recognize his efforts, and LeBron and Mike Brown did not want to acknowledge his sacrifice, he had to make some choices that benefited himself.

Starting from the last three games last month, he rediscovered his old self, playing in a way comfortable to him, warming up his average statistics in these games, especially on the scoring end.

But now, LeBron felt uncomfortable playing.

The performance of the Cavaliers also fluctuated, exactly at this time they encountered "back-to-back" games, directly experiencing a "1 win 4 losses," dropping from fourth to fifth in the Eastern Conference, and almost falling to sixth.

But...

What did that have to do with him?

For the past 5 games, he averaged 23.4 points—it wasn’t his issue, he didn’t know anything!

When it comes to being desperate, who could be his match as a "top sneaky agent"?

Back then, to show his determination to leave the Raptors, he had directly revealed team tactics to opponents.

Ironically, back then, it was also due to the unrealistic reports by Toronto media that became the last straw that broke his back.

Now it was the same, the reckless accusations from Cleveland media, ignoring his sacrifice for the team, criticizing his low form, claiming he didn’t deserve such a high salary, that touched his bottom line.

LeBron wanted to talk, so let’s talk!

"Man, haven’t you felt that your style of play has changed from the beginning?" LeBron’s initial inquiry was careful.

Vince Carter said, "No, this is my style of play, now is when our adaptation period begins!"

I’ve adapted to you for so long, now it’s your turn to adapt to me!

"But... wasn’t our coordination great at the start? The team was continuously winning games, not like now..." upon hearing Vince Carter’s words, LeBron was immediately anxious, thinking about something, "Vince, is it because of Cleveland media’s criticism? You don’t have to deal with those things, Mike and I will help you get back on track soon!"

Upon hearing this, Carter was instantly annoyed, he proudly said, "I have already gotten back on track, haven’t I? The team losing isn’t my fault! My average in the last 5 games is nearly 24 points, and my shooting efficiency has no issues, do I need you guys to help me regain form?"

"The problem is you, LeBron!"

"Your stats have declined quite a bit recently, that’s the key issue why we aren’t winning!"

LeBron, realizing he had said the wrong thing as he watched Vince Carter’s reactive expression, said, "No, no, Vince, you misunderstood, I meant, we all know your sacrifices for the team, you shouldn’t mind what those media say, their words can’t change anything."

Vince Carter laughed, thinking: So you do know I sacrificed for the team? Then why do you tell the media I am out of form?

No wonder so many Superstars fall out with you.

"UFO" now knows where the problem lies.

Watching Vince Carter’s scoffing expression, LeBron immediately thought of Shaquille O’Neal, thought of Su Wan.

Isn’t it...

Are these people sick?

Why can’t they withstand a bit of grievance?

How f**king childish!

Seeing Carter turning to leave, LeBron became utterly anxious, he said, "We are all sacrificing for the team, aren’t we? Vince! I let you play small forward to make you more comfortable, returning to point guard, that’s my sacrifice, but I don’t feel aggrieved, we are all professional players, Vince!"

Carter looked back at LeBron, his eyes filled with disbelief, his heart filled with absurdity.

He didn’t expect that LeBron, who was playing tactics revolving around him, would feel he had sacrificed.

"Then keep sacrificing, LeBron, since you are now the point guard for the Cavaliers, pay more attention to creating opportunities for teammates instead of appearing over twenty times each game by yourself, you should put more energy into directing teammates, arranging tactics, rather than always calling for pick and rolls, forcing teammates to spread out!"

Having said this, Vince Carter had no more words for LeBron.

He initially felt a bit guilty, given his team-oriented style of play, obeying the coach’s instructions, cooperating with teammates was already embedded in his blood, only in the days he wanted to leave the Raptors had he ever done such a thing to boost his own stats at the cost of the team losing.

However, after just talking to LeBron, he was very certain of one thing:

This season was done!

Might as well give up!

The two parted on bad terms.

The next morning, surprisingly, no media reported the incident.

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