Champion Creed-Chapter 1459 - 457: Courage, the Foundation of Great Achievements

Chapter 1459: Chapter 457: Courage, the Foundation of Great Achievements

James is probably the most tragic of all the players who antagonized Roger.

After this series, LBJ’s failure is irreversible, and he has had a resolution with Roger.

It turns out that he’s not just one class below Roger.

Unless he creates a Dirk Nowitzki-style championship, all his accomplishments will be defined.

And Roger knows that, for James, this is almost impossible.

The day after the series ended, Phil Jackson announced his resignation, and LeBron James’ team also announced that they would not renew with the Lakers next season. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

As Roger predicted, the Super Lakers became an expensive, brilliant, yet fleeting fireworks display, entirely serving as their own backdrop.

In that sense, LBJ didn’t let Roger down.

Because without him, the fireworks wouldn’t be so splendid.

After defeating the Lakers, the concept of the "perfect season" was proposed by Bill Simmons.

He believes Roger is playing the most perfect season in NBA history.

"From a record-setting start of 24 consecutive victories early in the season to a 73-win regular season. From reclaiming the MVP to sweeping the first three rounds of the series. Roger is playing a flawless retirement season, which will be the greatest work in basketball history, the most perfect season. Now Roger is just one championship away from true perfection. We all know there’s no one in this world who can make things perfect, but what if it’s God?"

On the evening Bill Simmons published the article, the New York Knicks easily defeated the Magic on the road, sweeping the series 4-0.

So far, the Knicks’ playoff record is also 12 wins and 0 losses, unstoppable.

After the victory, Kevin Garnett talked about the coming ultimate challenge.

"Oh, as an opponent, I’ve never liked Roger, it’s really hard to beat him. But you know, if you could take the championship from such an opponent, it would be an honor, possibly the greatest honor of my career."

Kevin Garnett expressed his respect for Roger but also his desire.

He sees beating Roger as the greatest honor of his career, so he would be willing to give everything for it.

People cannot predict who, Warriors or Knicks, would win, but it is generally believed that the New York Knicks are a tougher opponent than the Lakers because they don’t have a deserter like LeBron James.

Even Kirk Hinrich, who joined mid-season, perfectly integrated into the Knicks’ tough team culture.

Absolutely no one among them will back down, no one will surrender.

They will fight the Warriors to the last second, shedding the last drop of sweat.

And, Knicks are absolutely more eager to win than the Warriors.

After all, they have never tasted victory before.

Men are always full of curiosity and vigor for any first-time experience.

So, the Knicks’ desire to win must be stronger than the Warriors’.

Bill Simmons expressed this viewpoint to Scottie Pippen while interviewing him for Roger’s autobiography: "Predict, do you think the Knicks won’t break Roger’s perfect season?"

Pippen shook his head decisively: "Listen, Roger is greedy for only one thing, and that is victory. He can never have too much of it, he will never get tired of the game, and I don’t think the Knicks or KG have any advantages in terms of desire for victory."

"When did you start to realize that Roger would never be satisfied with victory?"

"When? God, since he told me that crazy phrase."

"What phrase?"

"He once told me, as professional players, we can only sprint to death on the path to victory. That’s when I knew he was a madman, a victory-hungry madman."

"So tell me, Scott, what do you predict will be the outcome?"

"4 to 0, Roger always delivers."

"Great, we shall see."

The interview ended, and Bill Simmons believes Roger’s autobiography is nearing completion.

He has interviewed everyone related to Roger, and he has gathered enough material.

He believes he has the ability to recount Roger’s entire career through writing.

Now, he’s just one person away from finishing his interviews.

Tomorrow he will go to Oracle Arena to meet this individual at the game, and talk afterwards.

About everything Roger, Bill Simmons still wants to know how this legendary story began.

On June 5th, at Oracle Arena, Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals will begin.

Roger, after entering, tightly hugs a strong black man and banters joyfully.

Many fans no longer remember who that black man was, but Mike Breen, commentating the game, reminded everyone: "Andrae Patterson has stayed out of the United States basketball scene for a while. After winning the championship with Roger in Atlanta, he started playing in the European basketball scene in 2005 and is now with the Greek Aigaleo Basketball Club. But I think, wherever he is, his friendship with Roger won’t be affected."

Indeed, Roger was very happy that Andrae Patterson could come to the scene, and he jokingly relaxed with his old friend: "I’m curious, did they treat you like back when Dom with a maid team? If they did, I’ll go next season."

Patterson shook his head helplessly: "Come on, I’m not a superstar."