manynovel Chapter 155 The Chain Reaction Caused by the MVP Award! A Point for Stirring Up Trouble
Chapter 155 The Chain Reaction Caused by the MVP Award! A Point for Stirring Up Trouble
Chapter 155 The Chain Reaction Caused by the MVP Award! A Master at Stirring Up Trouble!
"The Hornets are in trouble!" After this back-and-forth, Marcus sighed and said, "The Bulls have also entered a do-or-die mode. The Hornets probably won't be able to match their intensity."
"That back-and-forth offensive battle just now was really exciting to watch, but we all overlooked one thing: besides having the best offense in the league, the Bulls' defense is also among the best! They have two All-Defensive Team members, their tactical system is incredibly complete, and their defensive chemistry is top-notch!"
"They are truly well-rounded in both offense and defense!"
"What about the Hornets?" Smith and Marcus, working in perfect unison, immediately followed up, "Could the Hornets increase their intensity, enter their so-called 'all-out mode,' and match the Bulls' level?"
"They've entered this mode," Marcus said with a smile. "The Hornets in the first four minutes of the second quarter were in their strongest mode, the kind of performance where they give it their all and unleash their full potential! They proved that they can go toe-to-toe with the Bulls on offense!"
"But unfortunately, it was limited to the offensive end. When the Bulls unleashed their full potential and used their best moves, the Hornets were helpless."
"Actually, this isn't the Bulls' strength based on their past achievements!" Smith added with a laugh. "The Bulls' true strength in terms of past achievements will always be Jordan! But right now, Jordan clearly hasn't reached a critical point yet! And he doesn't need to!"
As the two commentators provided commentary, the situation on the court changed rapidly. Lin Tian's full-court defense against Bogues was extremely effective. At the same time, when Bogues' breakthroughs could not shake off Lin Tian, and when the Bulls did not need to change their defensive formation or rotate to help defend against Bogues' breakthroughs.
The Hornets' tactics were largely rendered useless!
For several consecutive possessions, Muggsy Bogues kept dribbling the ball, trying to draw double teams and then pass the ball to open teammates. Unfortunately, the Bulls' defense was so effective that no matter what he tried, he could hardly find an open shot.
Left with no other option, Muggsy Bogues had to pass the ball to Mason, hoping his impact would change the course of the game. After all, Mason was the only Hornets player who had a clear advantage against Kukoc.
Unfortunately, Kukoc must have taken some mysterious blue pill tonight, because his erection was incredibly hard!
He always managed to withstand Mason's attacks and bring Mason's offense to a standstill.
Even though Mason could eventually drive to the basket with overwhelming power, his offense was never able to penetrate the Bulls' defense quickly and directly!
In that short time, the Bulls' help defense arrived quickly!
Mason doesn't have the vision and ability to quickly pass the ball like Barkley or Muggsy Bogues. As a pure finisher, it's difficult for him to pass the ball when he's double-teamed. He can only force his way through!
As a result, the Hornets' offensive efficiency naturally began to decline, their teamwork completely failed, and their half-court offense often devolved into very inefficient individual plays and one-on-one situations.
10 points...
12 points...
15 points...
The gap between the two sides began to widen slowly, and the suspense gradually diminished without anyone noticing.
By the end of the first half, the score difference between the two teams had reached 21 points!
80: 59!
The Bulls used this almost reckless, extreme lineup to gain a huge advantage in the first half!
They scored a whopping 49 points in this quarter! The Hornets' defense was completely overwhelmed!
By the end of the first half, Lin Tian had already achieved a double-double with 15 points and 11 assists. His defense against Muggsy Bogues, his control of the overall game, and his quick first pass and drive made him undoubtedly the Bulls' number one contributor in the first half!
Jordan scored 24 points in just half a game, and his offensive ability, which can be described as indiscriminate one-on-one, can destroy any Hornets player standing in front of him!
Furthermore, although Kukoc only scored 9 points, his containment of Mason in the latter part of the second quarter was outstanding! His contribution on the defensive end is definitely not reflected in his mere 9 points on offense.
In short, the Bulls' defense in the first half almost completely crushed all of the Hornets' resistance!
During halftime, Lin Tian sat in the locker room and casually said to Jordan, "Michael, don't forget to call Falk or Krause to ask about the MVP, and then tell me right now if you're brave enough to bet with me!"
"Stop nagging!" Lin Tian's words made Jordan, who had just been in a great mood, frown. The joy of scoring 24 points in the first half vanished in an instant.
"Just a heads-up!" Lin Tian said with a wicked grin, "But I think you're not going to chicken out, Michael. This kind of sure-fire bet is practically free. If you can't even take this, you'd better quit gambling altogether!"
"Where do you get such confidence that you think I won't win MVP?" Jordan looked at Lin Tian, still not understanding why Lin Tian dared to bet with him like that.
After all, no matter how you look at it, although it's a competition between him and Malone for MVP, anyone with eyes can see that the probability of these two winning MVP is actually 30/70 or even 80/20.
Saying it's a close call is purely for generating discussion and buzz; Jordan doesn't believe the MVP award will go to Malone.
In terms of record, statistics, popularity, and attention, Jordan surpasses Malone in almost every MVP-related criterion.
Perhaps the only thing Malone didn't do was that the Bulls went undefeated during the month Jordan was absent, making it seem as if he wasn't that important to the team.
And Malone this season...
Well, okay, this towering guy has played every game this season. Not only this season, but throughout his entire career, he has only missed 4 games. There's really no example of what would happen if Malone wasn't on the Jazz.
But regardless of the score, aside from the number of games played, Jordan completely outclasses Malone in every other aspect! To award the MVP to Malone based solely on this? How incredibly stupid would those reporters who voted have to be…?
Lin Tian shrugged and said to Jordan, "It's just aesthetic fatigue. How many MVPs have you won? All your performances are within people's expectations. Everyone thinks that Jordan's team should be the best in the league, Michael should be the scoring champion, and Michael should be invincible on both offense and defense."
"When everyone thinks that way, they won't vote for you. They'll think, maybe someone else is better! He's playing like he's never played before, he's led the team to the best record in franchise history, and his teammates aren't nearly as good as Michael's."
"That's it? You're going to gamble this much with me for this little reason?" Jordan looked at Lin Tian with disbelief on his face.
"Yes, that's it!" Lin Tian said confidently. "That's how I gamble. If I feel there's a chance to win, if I feel the odds are above 60%, then I'll take the plunge! So, Michael, what are your odds before you dare to go all in?"
"Dare? You mean I'm afraid?"
"Yes, you're scared! You're afraid of me, you're afraid of losing, and you don't dare to make any bets with me now!" Lin Tian looked at Jordan, knowing that it was time to be aggressive and force Jordan to make a bet with him!
"Ridiculous! Me, scared? I've never known fear in my life!" Jordan said, putting the phone he had just taken out back into the locker. He looked at Lin Tian and said, "Just like you said! After the MVP is announced, if I don't win it..."
"I kiss both a pig's ass and a donkey's ass at the same time!"
"It's a deal!"
Lin Tian smiled and gave Jordan a high five, then sat back down in his chair.
He was absolutely certain of victory!
Lin Tian knew that this year's MVP would definitely go to Ma Long!
As for why Jordan was the scoring champion, had 70 wins and was the league leader, but wasn't the MVP, Lin Tian said: I don't know!
Not only did Lin Tian not know, but in Lin Tian's world, countless fans, players, and media also didn't know why!
By all accounts, Jordan should have won the MVP award this year, but the voters pulled a crazy stunt and refused to give it to him!
reason?
Maybe they think Malone's biceps look more imposing and better-looking?
In the second half, perhaps fueled by the bet with Lin Tian, Jordan took consecutive shots as soon as he entered the game. He not only made three consecutive shots against Rice, but also shut down Rice, who was in good form that day, on the defensive end, preventing Rice from making two shots in the second half.
With one side gaining and the other losing, the suspense of this match has once again disappeared!
Even though the Hornets were evenly matched with the Bulls in the first half, they still couldn't find any way to compete against the Bulls' all-out attack.
Whether it's the lineups or the strength of both sides, there is indeed an insurmountable gap between them!
134: 100!
When the fourth quarter ended, the Bulls had scored the highest single-game score in this season's playoffs and won by 34 points, successfully taking the series lead. They only had one more game left to sweep the Hornets and advance to the conference finals!
In this game, the Hornets played their best. Rice scored 27 points and 5 rebounds on 10-of-20 shooting, Muggsy Bogues added 16 points and 8 assists, and Mason Jr. also recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. The Hornets definitely gave it their all.
Unfortunately, the Bulls were still a step ahead. Jordan scored 24 points in the first half and 36 points in the whole game, and he went to the bench to rest halfway through the third quarter.
Lin Tian also delivered his best performance of the series, scoring 29 points, 15 assists, 7 rebounds, and 5 steals! In a series where it was obvious to everyone that he was coasting, Lin Tian proved with a perfect performance in Game 3 that he is the best point guard among the younger generation, whether playing fast or slow!
公牛队的其余球员之中，皮蓬拿下16分5篮板3助攻，罗德曼5分15篮板，库科奇17分4篮板3助攻，科尔命中4个3分拿下12分！
Five Bulls players scored in double figures, resulting in another classic Bulls-style crushing victory!
American fans once again witnessed the Bulls' terrifying strength!
When they get serious, the Hornets are no match for them!
After taking a 3-0 lead, the Bulls gave the Hornets no chance in Game 4, and made sure the series didn't drag on.
In Game 4, facing a Hornets team staging a desperate comeback and determined to win in front of their home fans, the Bulls eliminated Charlotte from the playoffs with a score of 101-90.
In this game, the entire Bulls team was out of sorts. Apart from Jordan and Lin Tian, the rest of the team's shots were always missing. The team only made 4 out of 17 three-point attempts, and the overall field goal percentage was only 38%!
It can be said that the Bulls faced their biggest challenge of the season in this game!
With the Bulls underperforming, Rice of the Hornets once again delivered an outstanding performance, shooting 14-for-27 from the field and 5-for-7 from three-point range, racking up a spectacular stat line of 37 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists! Facing Jordan, Rice finally held his own tonight, or rather, for the first 40 minutes of the game, he even dominated Jordan!
If you only look at the first 40 minutes of the game, Rice scored 37 points, while Jordan only scored 25! The Hornets also led by 7 points!
可就在比赛的最后8分钟里，比赛是突然间风云变色！莱斯在之后的8分钟里5投0中1分没得，而乔丹在一对一彻底锁死莱斯的同时，7投5中，罚球3罚3中拿下13分！不但在得分数上反超莱斯，还率领公牛在最后8分钟里掀起超级反扑！
The Bulls went on a 27-9 run in the final 8 minutes to end the series!
In the final eight minutes of the game, in addition to Jordan's 13 points, Lin Tian also scored 9 points and 3 assists, making him the second most important contributor to the Bulls' comeback. At the same time, Lin Tian once again racked up an impressive 31 points and 11 assists throughout the game!
When the Bulls were struggling and unable to make shots, Lin Tian and Jordan together carried the Bulls' offensive firepower, helping the team hold on until the end. In the end, they used that terrifying burst of energy to allow the team to escape Charlotte unscathed, sweep the game, and successfully advance!
In the post-match press conference, Cowens pursed his lips and frowned. Facing reporters' questions, he sighed and said, "We did our best. We gave it our all. Our performance in the first half tonight was impeccable. This was the strongest we could muster."
"But we were no match for the Bulls! We lost fair and square, and they won honorably!"
"So, Glenn, do you regret provoking Jordan before the game? Do you think you would have performed better in this series if you hadn't provoked him?"
Seeing the reporter in the audience who was clearly stirring up trouble and wasn't about to let Rice off the hook, Cowens stepped forward again. He waved for Rice to be quiet, then looked at the reporter and said in a very authoritative tone, "So what do you want us to say? Show weakness before the series even starts? Say we're inferior to the Bulls, inferior to Jordan, before we've even played a game?"
"If you don't even have the courage to face strong opponents and the belief to defeat them, then what's the point of playing basketball, or playing in a series? Before each series begins, just analyze the strength and roster of both teams, and then directly announce that the team that looks stronger advances. Wouldn't that be much easier?"
"If you ask me whether I support Glenn or am proud of him, my answer will always be the same: yes, I am proud of him, and I support all his choices! And our performance at home also satisfies me and makes me proud! Even when we were down 3-0, not a single one of my players gave up!"
"Our fans never gave up on us; they kept cheering for us! I'm proud of our fans, and I'm proud of my players. They did everything. It's my fault for not being good enough; I couldn't bring them even one victory! It's all my fault! This sweep is entirely my responsibility!"
Cowens's words were quite powerful and resounding, drawing applause from the reporters below.
In particular, when the Hornets were pushed to the brink by the Bulls, they displayed unparalleled fighting spirit and cohesion despite having almost no hope of a comeback! This is the kind of team that truly deserves respect!
During the Bulls' press conference, Lin Tian, Jordan, and Jackson sat together in the interview area. After a routine Q&A session, a reporter stood up and asked, "Michael, according to our sources, the league will announce this season's MVP before the conference finals begin. As the top favorite, what are your expectations for this year's MVP?"
"Michael is definitely really looking forward to the MVP this year," Lin Tian interjected with a smile. "I even suspect that Michael will crave this MVP even more than he has in previous years!"
"Oh? May I ask why? Is there something special about this year?" The reporters in the audience, each one a seasoned veteran, immediately became excited upon hearing Lin Tian's words!
They all sensed a big story was brewing!
"Michael and I made a small bet," Lin Tian said, holding up two fingers. "It's a tiny bet, but it'll definitely make Michael incredibly excited for this year's MVP!"
"So Michael, are you confident you can win this year's MVP?" a reporter continued to ask.
"To be honest, I can't think of any reason not to give me the MVP, unless all the guys who voted are idiots." Jordan shrugged, looking completely relaxed. "Lin is doomed this time! He actually thinks I won't get the MVP! Our bet really isn't that big, less than a dollar."
Jordan paused here, then looked at Lin Tian, his mind racing, before suddenly speaking.
"I think, Lin, let's go all out this time! How about we pay out our bet in front of the reporters and the media? I'll show you what it means to humiliate yourself!"
Wow! They even offered to increase the stakes!
Upon hearing Jordan's words, Lin Tian knew that the old guy had lost to him too many times before and wanted to win back his losses this time!
After all, in Jordan's mind, his chances of winning this time were incredibly high!
Jordan felt more and more that his chances of winning against Lin Tian this time were 90 to 10!
There was no reason for me to lose to Ma Long: statistics, record, popularity, public support, media relations, appearance, physique, playing style, city's popularity...
Jordan had just gone over the gap between himself and Malone again, and he felt that he was completely dominating the situation!
Absolutely a dragon rushing in!
这是吃了300个蘑菇的马里奥面对普通小乌龟，这是70级的比卡丘对上30级的水箭龟，这是T1000对阵T800！
Absolute crushing, utter crushing!
Regardless of why Lin Tian lost his mind and took the initiative to make a bet with him, Jordan had to seize this opportunity to humiliate and retaliate against Lin Tian!
You beat me so many times before!
This time, we must get our revenge!
"Raising the stakes isn't a good idea." Lin Tian knew that when facing a gambler like Jordan, the more certain he was to win, the more he should play hard to get, letting Jordan raise the stakes himself. That way, he could win more and more! On the contrary, if Lin Tian immediately became excited and said, "Raise the stakes, who's afraid of who?" Jordan might back down and just laugh it off.
At that time, Lin Tian had nowhere to turn for regret!
"Are you scared, Lin? You weren't like this a few days ago when you said I definitely wouldn't get the MVP. You were so confident and sure of yourself back then. I felt like you were the one awarding the MVP."
Faced with Jordan's sarcastic remarks, Lin Tian continued to back down, saying, "It was just a joke back then, there's no need to take it so seriously. We're good buddies. Otherwise, let's just pretend it never happened and let it go!"
"That doesn't count!" As soon as Lin Tian said this, Jordan's eyes lit up immediately!
Sure enough, this kid chickened out!
Regardless of why he insisted on making the bet with himself back then, Lin Tian is now a coward! He regrets it! He's scared!
That means kissing the donkey first, then the pig!
It's one thing to kiss in private, but now that the media is getting involved, Lin is really scared!
Thinking of this, Jordan immediately followed up smugly, saying, "Lin, you wouldn't happen to be a coward who doesn't keep his word and has no guts to admit what he said, would you? You've really disappointed me. I considered you my best friend!"
"Who are you calling a coward!" Lin Tian knew he'd had enough, slammed his hand on the table and yelled, "I'm not a coward! I just think it's unnecessary! It's just a small bet between friends; there's no need to let everyone know."
Seeing Lin Tian's fierce but cowardly demeanor, Jordan's smile grew wider and wider. He was certain once again that he was going to win!
"Then let's make the stakes a little higher!" Jordan said smugly. "Besides what we said before, the loser has to kiss a donkey's ass and a pig's ass in a row, whoever loses has to kiss the other person's ass too! You're not scared, are you?"
"Who says I'm scared! Let's bet!" Lin Tian, looking 'furious and embarrassed,' slammed his hand on the table and stood up, saying, "It's a deal! Whoever's afraid is a coward!"
"It's a deal!" Jordan laughed heartily, stood up, and gave Lin Tian a high five across Jackson, officially finalizing the bet!
Both of them had smiles they couldn't hide on their faces.
They all felt they were certain of victory, so the headlines the next day took a strange turn.
It wasn't rookie Kobe Bryant who airballed four consecutive three-pointers in the final moments, sending the Lakers out of the playoffs, nor was it Rockets rookie Malone Mattney who led the Rockets to a crucial victory in overtime with a career-high 26 points against Hakeem Olajuwon when Olajuwon was out of form.
It wasn't that the Knicks won another game at home to make the series 3-1 and were just one step away from advancing, nor was it that the Bulls easily swept the Hornets to become the first team to advance to the conference finals.
Tonight's headlines are all about Lin Tian and Jordan!
Chicago's Twin Stars Make the Ultimate Bet! Who Will Kiss the Donkey and the Pig?
Jordan is determined to win the MVP! He will face off against Lin Tian in the final showdown on camera!
Malone: They're too naive. I don't care about who gets the MVP, and I wouldn't bet on that!
Stockton: This isn't how a mature team behaves in the playoffs; their actions are laughable!
Michael or Lin? Or rather, Michael or Carl?
CBS claims to have acquired the broadcasting rights! They will broadcast the entire MVP award ceremony matchup between Lin Tian and Jordan live!
Bulls and Jazz advance, Knicks take a 3-1 lead, Rockets and SuperSonics tied 2-2!
Jordan may be about to secure the most important win of his career! Insiders reveal that Jordan had never won a bet against Lin Tian before!
Can Lin guarantee a perfect record against Jordan? A Bulls player claims Lin has won 10 bets against Jordan, with no losses!
The MVP race takes another turn! Who will kiss an animal's rear end on camera: Jordan or Lin?
Pigs and donkeys are innocent! Animal protection organizations strongly protest the bet between Lin Tian and Jordan!
Who will be the ultimate winner? Is Jordan's MVP award a sure thing?
The strongest supporter of Ma Long winning MVP is surprisingly his arch-rival Lin Tian? Rumors suggest the two even got into a fight before the All-Star Game!
……
With the hype from various news outlets and media, and the fact that CBS was about to broadcast the entire bet live and even produced a promotional video for it, more people learned that Lin Tian and Jordan would be doing a live show in Chicago!
Just as the playoffs were reaching their most intense stage, something incredibly interesting suddenly emerged, which conveniently eased the fans' immense tension. Everyone temporarily put the playoffs aside and began discussing the bet between Lin Tian and Jordan.
In New York, where the league headquarters is located, hundreds of fans spontaneously took to the streets to march and urge Stern to announce the final name of the MVP as soon as possible!
Not only the media and fans who love a good spectacle, but many players are also very curious about this bet!
For example, Shaquille O'Neal learned the news the night his team was eliminated. He almost immediately forgot that his team had just been swept, showing no signs of frustration. Instead, he excitedly asked, "When and where can I watch it? I'll definitely watch it live!"
Miller, who missed the playoffs this year, also expressed his anticipation: "I've heard that Lin has never lost a bet, and I'm very curious about this bet between the two! If it weren't for Lin, I would 100% support Michael for the MVP, but considering Lin's illustrious past, I suddenly feel that Malone might actually win his first MVP!"
"I don't know what kind of idiot would think Michael Jordan couldn't win MVP." Former All-Star player, "The Human Highlight Film" Dominique Wilkins, expressed his absolute support for Jordan: "I 100% support Michael winning MVP!"
"Lin is my brother, I like him, but I have to say, he might lose this time." Webber, the star player of the Bullets who was just eliminated by the Bulls, also said that he was not very optimistic about Lin Tian.
"Madman! Anyone who makes a bet like that is absolutely insane! Anyone who thinks Michael won't get this year's MVP is definitely insane too! What? You're asking me who I support?" The temporarily unemployed "mad scientist" Nelson laughed heartily during an interview: "I support Lin! Because I'm insane too!"
……
Since it's currently the playoffs, many star players are either on vacation, playing, or have just been eliminated and aren't in the mood to comment.
But one thing is very clear: everyone is paying attention to this matter!
Even the ongoing playoffs have become less appealing, after all, the NBA playoffs happen every year!
But for a top-tier basketball star to bet in front of the entire American audience that he would kiss a donkey's ass, and even kiss the donkey's ass, is truly like Jesus and Zeus boxing—a battle of gods!
The only thing that could steal some of the buzz from this bet before the MVP award was actually decided was the epic battle between the Heat and the Knicks in Game 5!
After being completely dominated by the Knicks in the first four games, the Heat, trailing 1-3, resorted to underhanded tactics in the fifth game.
In one possession, the team's role player, PJ Brown, threw Knicks starting guard Charlie Ward to the floor with an over-the-shoulder throw!
This incredibly brutal scene instantly enraged the entire Knicks team!
Are you kidding me? When have we New York gangsters ever been bullied like this?
Ewing and Starks, who were sitting on the bench, jumped up and rushed towards the scene of the crime!
Meanwhile, Oakley, who was already on the court, and Ward, who had been thrown to the ground, also rushed towards Brown!
In the blink of an eye, it was a situation where four Knicks players ganged up on Brown!
At this moment, the Heat's three key players—Mourin, known for his fiery temper and willingness to fight anyone when he's angry; Mashburn, known for his daring to hit even his teammates; and Hardaway, known for his short stature but volatile temper—displayed unparalleled restraint and extraordinary composure.
These three guys acted as if they hadn't seen anything, sitting calmly on the bench, showing no intention of joining the fight or standing up for their teammates.
This scene convinced all fans, media, and players that PJ Brown's actions were orchestrated by Pat Riley, the "Mastermind," and that all Heat players were aware of and prepared for it!
Otherwise, how could a team composed of such hot-tempered individuals remain so calm during a conflict? Saying that is as absurd as Bill Gates not loving money or Tyson disliking violence.
But no matter what, the Knicks fell for it! Their four main players ganged up on Brown and are destined to be suspended, while the Heat only lost a role player, Brown. The Heat, who were originally on the verge of elimination, have finally gotten their chance!
They have a chance to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history!
Even this fierce battle between the Heat and the Knicks only stole the headlines for one night.
When the league announced the following day, in a very dramatic move, that they would announce the final MVP results for the season at 8 p.m. that evening, everyone's attention was diverted from the all-out brawl in the playoffs.
They were all looking forward to the bet between Jordan and Lin Tian tonight, and they were all looking forward to seeing one of these two guys kiss a donkey and a pig's ass in front of all the fans in the United States!
At 7:30 p.m., CBS's impromptu special program started its live broadcast early!
The live broadcast took place at Jordan's mansion in Chicago, which was brightly lit and packed with people. Not only were there media personnel, but also almost the entire Bulls team! From Jackson, Pippen, and Rodman to several fringe players, everyone from the Bulls had come to watch the spectacle!
Because of the presence of the media, Jordan didn't bring any young models or beauties to the event; instead, all the players brought their wives.
This is also a good opportunity for the players to express to the public that their marital relationship is harmonious and that they are loving husbands and good men. Usually, such events require donations, but this time it is not only completely free, but also a fun event. The entire Bulls team does not want to miss this opportunity.
"Marcus, what are you looking at!" Lin Tian, who had also arrived early, spotted Jordan's second son, who was just 7 years old. The boy was squatting behind a fake tree, looking furtively at the crowd.
"N-no...no, I was just spacing out!" Marcus Jordan paused for a moment, then stammered an explanation.
In Lin Tian's view, his explanation was basically an admission that he had indeed been spying on something remarkable.
Lin Tian glanced in the direction he was looking and immediately understood!
Pippen and his sexy and beautiful wife Larsa, who is currently in her prime, are standing there, looking very much in love!
What about Larsa at his peak?
Excellent! Absolutely excellent!
She was 48 years old and still made many people drool, let alone her at 23 years old now?
Lin Tian, after seeing this, wanted to say, "Scott, we're best buddies!"
No wonder... This little Marcus's taste hasn't changed at all since he was a child!
"Are you looking at your Aunt Larsa?" Lin Tian grinned mischievously, ruffling little Marcus's hair. "Aunt Larsa is very sexy, isn't she!"
"Very sexy...no, I don't know what sexy is." Marcus's face turned red to the roots of his neck, and then he didn't dare to linger any longer, so he turned around and ran upstairs to the second floor.
"Lin, hurry up! The MVP results will be announced in 30 minutes, and our show is about to start!" Jordan shouted loudly to Lin Tian from the middle of the villa garden.
Lin Tian adjusted the huge 'AND1' logo on his T-shirt and walked towards Jordan.
Not only his clothes, but he also wore a bright red headband and a pair of pure black pants, not to mention his signature red and black "Tai Chi" sneakers. His whole body was covered with eye-catching logos!
They didn't make this show for CBS for nothing!
If CBS wants viewership, I, Lin, can't leave empty-handed, can I?
Jordan and Lin Tian could gain a lot from this impromptu, seemingly absurd live broadcast!
Openly and honestly losing is only one part of it.
Just as he sat down to Jordan's right, CBS's well-known host Marcus, sitting between the two, smiled and said, "The two main characters—no, all four main characters—are now present. How about it, are you ready? We'll begin in five minutes!"
Lin Tian glanced at a pig and a donkey that were waiting to be led up at any moment, nodded, and indicated that they could begin at any time.
After obtaining Jordan's consent, Marcus nodded to the cameraman, the camera was turned on and ready to go. At the same time, he started looking at his watch, chatting casually while waiting for the agreed-upon live broadcast time to arrive.
As the hands of his watch pointed to 19:30 PM, Marcus began his opening remarks with a smile: "Hello everyone! This is a CBS impromptu show! I'm sure everyone here is as excited as I am for this moment! And everyone knows what we're up to tonight!"
"So first, let's welcome tonight's four main characters! Michael Jordan! Lin Tian! And our good buddy, the adorable little pig Jason, and the gorgeous little donkey Mia! And of course, our audience tonight, the entire Chicago Bulls team! Tonight is truly a big night!"
"Lin, Michael, how about you chat with the audience for a bit? Tell us how you're feeling right now?"
Marcus truly lives up to his reputation as one of the top sports presenters today. With just a few words, he enlivened the atmosphere and started chatting with Lin Tian and Jordan.
After all, the NBA officially announces this year's MVP at 8 PM, and a program can't just run for a few minutes. A very professional host is essential. Otherwise, even if the audience really wants to see the result of Jordan and Lin Tian's bet, they absolutely can't just stare at the screen like an idiot.
"Lin, we all know you're a formidable fighter, and there are many legends surrounding you! Last night, the Knicks and Heat had a brawl on the court! What are your thoughts on that matchup?"
After a few casual, awkward chats, Marcus, clearly aware of what the fans wanted to see and hear, quickly steered the conversation towards the most popular topics of the moment.
"Not worth mentioning," Lin Tian shrugged. "Apart from Brown's over-the-shoulder throw, which was somewhat decent, the rest of them were just foolishly swinging their fists. They weren't even fighting; they were just stacking themselves like human pyramids!"
"If you don't believe me, just watch the video of the match. There was no effective output at all; it was just a bunch of people piled on top of each other. But the good news is that I don't think they will be suspended for long because this brawl is really not worth mentioning."
"What if it were you? If you were on the field, what would you do?" Marcus asked Lin Tian with a smile.
(End of this chapter)