The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 599 - 239: This "Chosen One" is Really Odd!_5

Chapter 599: Chapter 239: This "Chosen One" is Really Odd!_5

O’Neal, though just one year younger than Kevin Garnett and also injured, had sustained his injury at a younger age, making his recovery swifter and more effective.

Furthermore, with Su Wan, the "presumptive season’s Best Defensive Player," the quality of his defense was assuredly above that of Paul Pierce; there was no reason he couldn’t contain LeBron James.

In the end, LeBron managed only 15 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 turnovers.

This was a far cry from his usual 29.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.6 assists.

The Cavaliers lost by 22 points with a final score of 86 to 108.

Barkley said, "Su Wan has brought back that familiar dominance over LeBron!"

Kenny Smith initially wanted to say that the Cavaliers had missed their best opportunity to defeat the Pacers, but remembering that last season was said to be the Cavalier’s most hopeful, yet the regular season record still trailed the Pacers, who also won the last game by double digits, he remained silent.

Missed the best opportunity to defeat the Pacers?

That opportunity never existed!

After the game, LeBron was incredibly disappointed. When asked why he performed so poorly, his expression changed before he replied with the classic line, "I faced a lot of defense. The Pacers were guarding me with more than two people at all times. My teammates had a lot of open positions but failed to capitalize on them, which is bad. But I believe that everyone has their off days, so we’ll get better. This is just one game out of an 82 game season, and we’re going to look forward."

Anthony Parker played poorly tonight; he was one of those LeBron referred to as "having chances but failing to seize them," shooting only 3 out of 11 and missing all five three-point attempts.

When asked about the biggest difference between Su Wan and LeBron, he thought for a moment before answering, "Su Wan is more decisive when it comes to making last-minute shots!"

It was the response he thought would be the least explosive.

Yet, the next day, it set off a nationwide reaction:

"Anthony Parker thinks LeBron James is less responsible than Su Wan!"

"Too scared to take the last shot? New recruit Anthony Parker speaks out!"

"Another new recruit voicing dissatisfaction? Anthony Parker thinks LeBron is afraid to take the last shot!"

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Barkley added fuel to the fire, "I think what Anthony Parker said isn’t without merit. There’s indeed a problem with LeBron not taking the last shot. We always see him drive-in and pass the ball to a teammate to take the final shot. Su, on the other hand, is the exact opposite; he takes responsibility for the last attack."

The New York Times brought up the past, "Even Scottie Pippen would get angry and refuse to play if the last shot didn’t go to him. But LeBron seems apathetic about it. He doesn’t link the responsibility for the last shot with being the team leader, which is strange. Among the many superstars we’ve seen, few behave like this. He constantly emphasizes his leadership role but always dodges responsibility when it comes to the final shot!"

Parker was bewildered.

He somewhat regretted answering the question so seriously.

He had never expected that an offhand remark would generate such a heated debate.

And he felt a bit relieved.

Because...

Among all the thoughts that had crossed his mind at that moment, this one was the least provocative.

Well...

You can imagine the explosive thoughts that must have been going through Anthony Parker’s head at the time.

But Parker was still puzzled.

Was LeBron really this big a sensation?

The hottest superstar in America, no, globally, should be his brother Su Wan, right?

This was where Anthony Parker was mistaken.

LeBron James, debuting as the "Chosen One," garnered such a massive following, and the "Black Fan Team" formed from the backlash during those years of crumbling reputation had already become a significant force.

Let’s put it this way...

News praising LeBron wouldn’t generate much fervor.

But news belittling LeBron, on the other hand, we’ll ensure that it hits the trending topics, letting all of America know:

LeBron has conflicts with his teammates again!

Furthermore, this discordant teammate was Anthony Parker, who always had nothing but praise for Su Wan!

How to put this?

It was a perfect twist of irony!

Seeing Anthony Parker talk about him like that, LeBron confronted him the next day in the locker room, "Bro, do you have a problem with me?"

Parker, acknowledging that he had indeed started this narrative, simply apologized.

LeBron’s demeanor softened considerably, and to show his magnanimity, he didn’t pursue the matter. However, he immediately told the media, "Anthony apologized to me. He knows that what he said hurt me, and I told him it’s not a big deal; I’ve already forgiven him!"

Anthony Parker felt it was absurd.

Was this why I apologized?

This "Chosen One" really is quite the character!