Chapter 246 Sweep to win the championship
Davidson wanted to sign Rodman, but the king had no salary space now.
The key is to place it in after signing Rodman, which position should you put it in? This is a very troublesome question.
Originally, Barkley's arrival had already given Davidson a headache. If Rodman added, it would definitely be even more headache.
It's not like Rodman to be the substitute, right?
So the Kings will definitely not be able to sign Rodman. The most likely situation for Rodman next season is to continue to stay with the Bulls.
After chatting with Rodman for a while, the temporary podium at the scene was already arranged.
Rodman turned around and left the court and returned to the locker room, while Davidson led the players to prepare for the arrival of the championship trophy.
Speaking of which, the King didn't expect it to be able to sweep the Bulls and win the Bulls' home court.
Now that he really won the Bulls at home, Davidson is not that excited.
Maybe he won the championship when he was at the Nets, or maybe he has seen too much as a buyer now, so Davidson is still calm when he got the championship.
Davidson's calm expression seemed quite intriguing to all parties.
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Before the award ceremony began, countless reporters were interviewing the king and the generals.
Nash is undoubtedly the focus of all reporters' interviews, mainly because Nash's data in this round of series are too dazzling, and he has basically won the MVP of this finals 100%.
In the rookie season, he won the most valuable honors of regular season MVP and finals MVP, and there is no doubt that Nash has become the most dazzling rookie player in the past twenty years.
Davidson, the magical young coach, was surrounded by reporters. You should know that this was only Davidson's second year as King's head coach.
In his first season, he led the team to the finals and returned home in a desperate situation. However, this season he successfully took revenge and became the youngest champion coach in NBA history at the age of 27.
"Coach Davidson, congratulations on winning the championship and becoming the youngest champion coach in NBA history. What do you want to say at this moment?" A reporter couldn't wait to ask.
Davidson answered directly without thinking: "Of course I have to thank my players at this moment. If they hadn't performed well, there would definitely be no such championship trophy!"
"Of course, the person I want to thank the most is my mentor Mr. Chuck Daly. Thank you for your teachings to me all the time and passing on his decades of coaching experience to me. Otherwise, the king today might not have achieved such excellent results." Davidson said to the reporter with a smile.
Davidson has always been grateful to his father. He naturally wants to thank his father well by taking advantage of this opportunity tonight.
Now the Kings have achieved a unique super playoff result in history, winning 15 consecutive victories and not losing a single game!
Such achievements can no longer be described as simply outstanding.
"Coach Davidson, the Kings have indeed given us countless surprises this season. Of course, the biggest surprise is the emergence of Nash. How do you evaluate your own player Nash?" Another reporter asked.
This question made Davidson suddenly think of Payton's strange request at the start of the game.
Since a reporter asked this question now, Davidson felt that he had to fulfill his agreement with Payton.
After clearing his throat, Davidson pondered for a moment, then smiled at the reporter.
"Nash is the most talented defender I have ever met. This is why we traded with the Suns and then won Nash with a 14-pick pick."
This answer made the reporters stunned. Isn’t it Barkley, the main purpose of your King’s deal with the Suns? Did Davidson know that Nash could perform like this?!
Davidson's vision was so terrifying that if he knew that Nash could perform such a terrifyingly, the Philadelphia 76ers would never choose Iverson as their No. 1 pick!
"Of course, I didn't expect Nash to perform so well in his rookie season."
"I was expected Nash to top the top in three seasons and become the No. 1 player in the league, but he never expected that he did it in one season!" The smile on Davidson's face became stronger and stronger.
The reporters were stunned. What does this mean?
It means that Nash is now the number one player in the league? What about Jordan...
"Coach Davidson, do you mean that Nash is stronger than Jordan? More qualified to be the first in the league?" The reporters immediately asked in a verbal way.
Davidson nodded with a smile, "Why do you think? The regular season MVP and the finals MVP have both been won. What is it that he is not the first player in the league?"
"Jordan is naturally very strong. Apart from Nash, Jordan should be the strongest player in this league."
The reporters are going crazy. Davidson's words tonight sound plain, but if Jordan knew about it, he would probably make Jordan crazy...
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Just as the reporters were about to continue asking questions, the award ceremony officially began.
Stern has already made the interim podium.
The Kings generals were excited and worked hard all season long, waiting for the next few minutes.
The Kings have not won the championship ring except Murraysan.
Especially the two veterans Barkley and Ritchmond, this championship is of great significance to them.
Barkley was already excited and his eyes were red, and his whole body was trembling. This championship made him completely lose his composure.
"Okay, guys, let's go up." Davidson clapped his hands and said to the generals.
Under Davidson's leadership, the generals walked onto the podium and surrounded Stern.
"I announce that the NBA's 1996-1997 season championship is..."
"Saramento Kings!" Stern raised his voice and announced the team that won this year's championship.
Barkley could no longer hold back and burst into tears. He had been waiting for this championship ring for too long, and finally got what he wanted tonight.
Richmond's eyes were also red. Two years ago today, he witnessed the Nets stepping onto the championship podium, and he only had envy in his heart.
He felt that he might not be able to win the championship like the Nets in his life, but tonight two years later, he was on the championship podium like the Nets players two years ago.
For a moment, Richmond felt extremely emotional in his heart and looked at Davidson with gratitude. He knew very well that if it weren't for Davidson, the king would still be a Westerner.
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Stern handed the championship trophy to Davidson, and Davidson turned his hand to Barkley beside him.
He knew very well that compared to himself, Barkley and Ritchmond were more eager to touch the feel of the championship trophy...
Chapter completed!