One Guard

Kidd, it shouldn't be like that. He has only won one championship so far in his career, and he won it at the end of his career.

For most of his career, he has been tossing and turning. A bunch of people around the instructor attacked, how to cut without the ball, how to open singles, how to defend, and how to persist until the end of the game.

But to be honest, before meeting Yiyang, he had never had a real "disciple". The person who is enough to bring the team to victory in the game at the critical moment, using his own method of the year.

The 9th All-Star, played for 19 years, and at the end of the day, the guy who can teach the league point guard to be a man, watched Yiyang's success. At this time, he seemed to have no regrets.

"Secondary thigh strain, recovery takes 4-8 weeks..." Carlisle stood in front of Kidd’s bed with his arms around his chest for 4-8 weeks. At that time, the Mavericks were still in the playoffs. Unknown. Because a month later, it's time to play the finals.

"4-8 weeks?" Kidd didn't worry much when he heard the news, instead he looked out the window and smiled. This old guy is already relieved.

"What are your plans for the playoffs?" Kidd knew that after his injury, the team's rotation at the point guard position would begin to be stretched again. "Don't let that guy win the game a whole game. You don't want to see him get injured like me after he gets older, right?"

"The only way to get Jett to play as the No. 1 spot is nothing. We can only make a desperate bet against the Thunder. This summer...you won't renew your contract, right?" Carlisle looked at Kidd with a face full of expression. Home.

"You have seen my physical condition this season. It’s really torture that I’m playing and stopping. The status of a professional player is no longer suitable for me, but I might be a coach like you. . So, I'm sure, it's time." Kidd said "it's time", naturally it is the matter of retirement.

"You look very open, does that kid know you are going to retire?"

"I haven't told him yet. No one knows about my retirement except you and Mark. I don't want to...distract them in the playoffs."

While the two were talking, the door of the ward was knocked open. Yiyang and a group of teammates who had just finished training walked in and surrounded Kidd.

"Damn, I just said that you have entered an old life, and now you are giving yourself a vacation?" Although Terry was not serious, he was actually very sorry in his heart.

"The doctor said how long will he take a rest?" Nowitzki was still able to speak, and he grasped the point at once.

"4-8 weeks, if the recovery is not satisfactory, this season will be reimbursed." Carlisle spread his hands, most players were silent after hearing the news.

4-8 weeks, even if Kidd returns as quickly as possible, the Mavericks might not be in the playoffs at that time. Kidd and this season can basically say goodbye.

"Also, remember to allocate your physical stamina reasonably during the game. You are not a superman, and it is impossible for you to be filled with endless power every minute and every second on the court. Against Westbrook, don't go head-to-head with him, be smart. Understand?" Although he was lying on the hospital bed, Kidd still did not forget to give Yiyang guidance.

Yiyang nodded lightly, then silently placed the flowers on the bedside table.

Carlisle on the side smiled. Maybe Kidd really has the potential to be a coach...

After staying in the ward for a while, the players went home to rest. It is now during the playoffs and no one has time to spend in the hospital all the time. Resting at this time is also part of the job for the Mavericks players.

Back home in the evening, Yiyang tossed and turned. His mind is full of the Thunder, Westbrook, and Kidd who is recovering at this time.

To lose Kidd at such a critical moment, Yiyang felt that he was really unlucky. He remembered the days when Kidd coached himself every day when he first entered the league. Now, most of his skills are taught by Kidd himself. It's a pity that this kind of day can only be revisited after the next season.

Speaking of next season... Does Kidd really still have next season? Yiyang is not stupid. He knows that Kidd can hardly adapt to the high-density and high-intensity competition. Kidd's performance on the court this season is also far less excellent than last season. Now that I have experienced injuries, no one knows what level Kidd will be next season. Maybe even Kidd himself doesn't know if he can play.

The more Yiyang thought about it, the more upset he felt. He simply called Kidd directly, but Kidd's answer did not make Yiyang feel any better.

"I didn't plan to tell you now, but...Yes, after the end of this season, I plan to retire." Kidd's voice on the phone was so calm, but this calm voice gave Yiyang's mind brought Kidd's impact.

"Retired!?" The word was too far away for Yiyang at that time, although he had already guessed the ending. But when Kidd said it himself, Yiyang was still stunned.

"Yes, retired. When I was injured frequently during the season, I seriously considered this issue. I think it is impossible for my body to recover completely. If this continues, the future will definitely be like this for a few games. The game, a few more injuries. It won’t help the team. I don’t want to be a waste of salary sitting in the stands.” Kidd confided to Yiyang, Yiyang couldn’t bear to leave Kidd. Could it be that Kidd Are you willing? However, in the world of men, some things must be let go even if they are not willing.

"Moreover, the rapid progress of your kid also made me determined to retire. At least after losing me, the Mavericks have a stronger "heir", hahahaha! So I decided not to tie the ball after the end of the season. The team has renewed. I will take a coaching course. After retiring, I plan to be a coach. This is what I have planned for a long time..."

"It's not time to say goodbye, Jason." Yiyang finally spoke, but his voice was not as hearty as Kidd.

"No, it's time, also. I'm 40 years old, and the length of my career is even the same as your age now! It's hard for you to experience the pain of watching the team fall into a crisis, but you are powerless. When you reach my age, you can understand. Of course, that may be many years later, hahaha." Kidd laughed again, as if he didn't care about retirement.

In fact, Kidd had already started ideological struggles with himself a long time ago. Otherwise, he would not be so peaceful now.

"And the most important point, also. You, always have to learn to walk alone. I can't stay with you all my life, Jet can't stay with you all his life, and Dirk can't stay with you all his life. We are doomed. Will leave the world of basketball earlier than you. You are destined to go on your own for a long time in the future. In the future, you will be the leader of Dallas. It is you who will lead others forward." In fact, De had long wanted to say this to Yiyang. This was the last lesson he prepared for Yiyang. However, he has not been able to find a chance.

Unexpectedly, Kidd actually told Yiyang over the phone during this extremely important conversation.

Yiyang hadn't gnawed for a long time, maybe he was digesting Kidd's instructions, maybe he was in a daze alone. Kidd didn't urge, and the two of them were silent for a while through the phone.

"Um...I understand, Jason." Finally, Yiyang responded. This kid is still the same as when he first came to the team, always speaking in a few simple words.

"The next era belongs to you, too." Kidd looked at the date on his phone, from 1994 to 2012. Time, it turned out so long has passed.

It's also time, it's time to leave this stage to others...

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May 12, 2012, for many Chinese today, May 12 is an unforgettable day in a lifetime. In the United States, today is also the day when the Western Conference semifinals officially kicked off.

The day after Kidd and Yiyang had a long talk, they announced that they were about to retire. As soon as this news came out, it undoubtedly stimulated the nerves of countless Mavericks fans. Because many people didn't expect that the fourth game between the Clippers and the Mavericks would be the swan song of Kidd's career as a professional player.

Kidd's injury is good news for the Thunder, which is eager for revenge. The two teams met in the Western Conference Finals last year. As a result, the Mavericks passed 4-1, entered the finals, and eventually won the championship. A year later, the two teams met again in a narrow lane, and the Thunder was aiming for revenge.

"This year the Thunder are unprecedentedly strong. They reached the second place in the Western Conference during the regular season and easily eliminated the Denver Nuggets in the first round. This season, the Mavericks want to pass the Thunder again. It's not easy." Before the game started, even Yiyang's supporter Barkley was a little worried about the Mavericks' prospects.

Compared with the Clippers, the Thunder are even better. Westbrook, Harden, Durant, Ibaka, Perkins...The Thunder's lineup is quite luxurious from the perspective of the entire league. And in the middle of this season, the Thunder also traded for an experienced Fischer. At a critical moment, Fischer will definitely play his role to help the young Thunder stabilize the situation.

Nowitzki is the eternal pain of the Thunder. In 5 games in the Western Conference Finals last year, Nowitzki averaged 11.8 points in the fourth quarter, and he received 61 free throw opportunities and 59 free throws. How to restrict Nowitzki is the biggest problem for the Thunder.

In the opening game, the Thunder's defense was very targeted. The skillful double-teaming of Perkins and Ibaka made Nowitzki a difficult start. He made only 1 of 6 shots in the first quarter and only scored 3 points. However, Yiyang's performance continued to go high, making 4 of 4 shots in the first quarter and scoring 9 points. He hopes to use a victory as a gift to bid farewell to Kidd!

In the second quarter, the Thunder's super sixth man, Harden, began to exert his strength. As soon as he came up, he hit a three-pointer, one person scored 5 points in a row, and the Thunder exceeded the score. However, Yiyang quickly scored three points and the Mavericks regained the advantage. Nowitzki gradually entered the attack mode. With 32.8 seconds left in this section, he shot backwards and caused a foul. He scored 3 points with penalty shots and the Mavericks led 51 to 45. It's a pity that Ibaka also made a three-pointer towards the end of this quarter, and the Thunder only trailed 48-51.

In the half of the game, the two sides played very anxiously, but the impact of Kidd's injury was revealed in the second half.

Yiyang's physical stamina, which had been against Westbrook for a long time, began to consume a lot, and his stability on the offensive end was greatly affected. Nowitzki and Terry struggled to support them and did not allow the difference to be opened, but the rhythm of the game has been completely controlled by the Thunder. The Mavericks have to struggle to catch up.

It wasn't until 53.9 seconds before the end that Ibaka received Durant's pass and dunks with both hands, and the Thunder achieved a key one-point lead with 97-96 ~www.novelmtl.com~ The Mavericks' resilience was unexpectedly strong, even though Yiyang has not scored three consecutive shots, and the Mavericks persisted to the end under Nowitzki's leadership.

At this point, Carlisle called a timeout. At the beginning of this series, it was much harder than it was against the Clippers. After fighting for so long, Carlisle naturally did not want to give up all his efforts.

"In the first round of the series, the Mavericks passed easily, and it seems that the Dallas fans did not feel the sense of crisis. Today, the Mavericks who played away from home finally realized the dangers of the playoffs! The game was less than a minute away. It will end, the Mavericks are 1 point behind! Is it the Thunder's successful revenge or the Mavericks' continued winning streak? I am looking forward to the performance of both sides after the timeout!" On the commentary stage, Barkley has devoted himself to the game.

On the side of the court, Carlisle frowned, staring at Yiyang panting.

"How do you feel? Can you persevere?" Carlisle knew that Yiyang's performance at the critical moment would determine the outcome of the game. If Yiyang really doesn't have the strength, then he can focus on Nowitzki or Terry.

Although Carlisle deliberately controlled Yiyang's playing time today, he still played 43 minutes. On average, Yiyang only rests for one minute per game. No way, this is the biggest concession Carlisle can make. Don't look at Kidd's tepid performance this season, but his absence has a huge impact on the team.

"I can, no problem!" Yiyang wiped his sweat and calmed his breathing. Kidd is looking at himself, and he must not be disappointed!

"Um..." Carlisle nodded, then opened his hand, and then slowly squeezed into a fist. "Next, we are going to close the game!"

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