The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 703 - 260 Still Reflecting_4

Chapter 703: Chapter 260 Still Reflecting_4

"Damn it, I hope he doesn’t get a taste for it!"

But...

Thinking about LeBron later smugly saying he likes being the Sixth Man.

Seems kind of fun!

Shaquille O’Neal figured out the inside story when he saw the news. Just started at TNT, he confidently said in front of the camera, "I’m sure making LeBron a substitute was Pat Riley’s idea. Then he let the coaching staff announce to the public that LeBron volunteered, giving him a stepping stone while making him feel grateful. That’s Pat Riley’s trick!"

Barkley, who loved to contradict Shaquille O’Neal during his playing days, nodded in agreement this time.

He also thought it was unlikely that LeBron volunteered to be a substitute.

Kenny Smith felt a bit sentimental.

From 2003 to 2011, he had watched LeBron go from being the ’Chosen One’ to a team substitute.

This godly twist was...

completely unexpected.

But thinking about LeBron’s personality, it seemed not so surprising after all.

The most important thing for a player is talent, but even more crucial is his mindset.

Su Wan’s emergence repeatedly destroyed LeBron and made him face doubts, eventually draining his "blood vessels."

Of course, LeBron’s own "Decision One" was also one of the fundamental reasons for his downfall.

He lost his last stronghold.

Without support, becoming a "rootless duckweed" and completely falling from the "team core" level was quite normal.

Okay, a 30-game suspension was also a huge blow.

But that can only be said to have sprouted the "Evil Flower" of old, which bore fruit today.

If he hadn’t chosen to evade back then, but instead had admitted to condoning bullying—with the support of Cleveland media and fans—even if that time was tough, the whole incident could have been turned around by now, without causing a "second impact" on him.

And this, after all, was a problem with his character.

The New York media didn’t mince words, directly publishing:

"Su Wan has benched LeBron!"

The Cleveland media added insult to injury: "Even on the bench, LeBron still has a lot to learn!"

Hmm...

Cleveland did it too!

On that same day, fans’ previous talk of erecting a statue of LeBron kneeling at Madison Square Garden came to fruition.

Fans entertained themselves with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Soon, photos of the statue spread in the media, drawing many fans.

I heard that the statue was originally a gorilla with its butt sticking out, which is why it was transformed so quickly; it was completed in just two days.

The facial details of the statue weren’t very good.

Of course, from any perspective, it was a wise choice.

But the whole kneeling posture was exactly like LeBron’s from that time.

Unknown whether it was intentional or not, the Indiana Pacers’ management announced on the same day that they would prepare a surprise for Su Wan’s return to the Pacers.

Soon, some media revealed the surprise:

"The Pacers are erecting a statue of Su Wan in front of Conseco Arena!"

This is the first statue in the history of the Pacers—although there was already a statue of Su Wan outside Su Wan Street, the two hold different meanings.

Larry Bird, back at the General Manager position, no longer hid the fact, stating, "This is all to thank Su Wan for the five Championship Trophies he won for Indiana, he deserves it!"

This time, he wasn’t showing off.

Throughout his whole career, Larry Bird had only three championship titles. Su Wan had brought five to the Pacers; erecting a statue wasn’t too much, in fact, it was still not enough.

After all...

So far, all the glory of the Pacers came from Su Wan.

Su Wan later confirmed the news: "They have contacted me, and for me, this is something to look forward to; I’ve always been clear that the Pacers and I have achieved success together!"

This statement reached Indiana, and the Indiana media replied: "No, Su Wan, it is you who made this team shine!"

If not for Su Wan, this city would not have sparkled over the last six years.

During this sentimental moment, as January 16 arrived, Su Wan returned to the arena for the first time since his trade.

Before the game, Su Wan unveiled his first bronze statue.

Just like the one at the entrance to ’Su Wan Street.’

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The statue, wearing the Pacers’ No. 99 jersey, depicted Su Wan in a Breakthrough pose.

Next to the platform, various Championship and MVP trophies were haphazardly placed; upon careful count, the numbers were correct:

Five Championship Trophies, five Finals MVP Trophies, three regular season MVP Trophies.

After unveiling the statue, the Pacers’ management prepared a 15-minute tribute video for Su Wan.

Every high point of honor in his career in the city was edited together, including those promises he once made like "Rebuild Indiana’s Glory" and "The era of Su Wan is approaching"... and many more.

After many years, hearing Su Wan’s promises again still made the people of Indiana passionate and tremendously excited.

"MVP!"

"MVP!"

"MVP!"

At the end of the video, the long-awaited cheers once again echoed throughout the arena.

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