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Champion Creed-Chapter 985 - 321: This wonโt be the craziest time (asking for monthly tickets!)_2
Considering the results of todayโs game and his current reaction, Roger originally wanted to let him rest and switch someone else in. ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ธ๐ซ๐๐ก.๐ฌ๐ธ๐
You never know what questions those shameless bastards at the press conference might ask.
Like: Amarโe, was it more comfortable under Shaqโs crotch or under your girlfriendโs crotch?
Honestly, Amare has suffered enough torment on the court, thereโs no need for him to be tortured again at the press conference.
But after noticing Roger was staring at him, the originally dazed Stoudemire immediately took out that unbelievably old Magic No. 14 jersey from the locker: "Letโs go."
"Are you sure you want to wear that? Youโre a Warrior player, Boki wonโt be pleased." Roger reminded him.
Historically, has anyone ever appeared in public wearing another teamโs jersey? Well, Kobe Bryant during his showdown with the Lakers. During that period, he would wander around every day in a Bulls jersey just to provoke the Lakers management, truly a scoundrelโs behavior.
But Amarโe smiled: "No problem, Boki is busy chatting with Americaโs darlings about his luxury yacht, he wonโt care what jersey Iโm wearing. Besides, if this Magic jersey is also worn by Bay Area King, I think there wonโt be any issue."
Arriving at the press conference, Roger was already accustomed to the flashing lights.
He sat down casually, pulled the microphone fixed on the table into his hand, and then lazily leaned back in his chair.
Itโs been his habit for years at press conferences.
Then Roger moved the Pepsi off the table because heโs a spokesperson for Coca Cola, canโt share the frame with competitors.
After smoothly handling all this, Roger held the microphone close to his mouth: "Letโs start."
"Roger, it was a tough game, yet an exciting victory. How would you evaluate tonightโs win?"
"How would I evaluate it? An indisputable victory. When you see me and Shaq on the playoff roster, deep down you already know everything, including the final outcome."
"Still canโt forgive Shaq, huh? Youโve been apart for six years. When you separated, my son was an angel, now heโs a true little devil." The journalistโs question filled the room with laughter.
"Thereโs no issue of forgiveness or not. Iโm just always competing. As for your son, maybe you and your partner should consider having a new child."
The lively atmosphere stopped here because the reporters then turned their focus on Amarโe Stoudemire, with very sharp questions.
"Amarโe, you said earlier you stayed up late studying Shaqโs game footage and summarized ways to defend him. Apparently, tonight you did fairly well, at least didnโt let Shaq break his career-high scoring record."
Roger cursed silently, knowing these journalists wouldnโt let Amare off the hook.
He wondered if such sarcasm might affect Amarโeโs confidence.
But Amare did not let it break him, nor did he go into a daze as he did earlier. Instead, he quickly picked up the microphone, smiling.
"I couldnโt defend him at all tonight. Shaqโs dominance is scarier than you can imagine. But Iโll keep trying; if a yearโs effort isnโt enough, then Iโll add another summer. No matter what, I wonโt back down. Why not? Why canโt I do it? Canโt I become the best defender in the league? I donโt see why not."
The reporters below all burst into laughter, as though watching a clown perform the worldโs funniest act.
Facing everyoneโs ridicule, Stoudemire shrugged: "I know what youโre thinking, but Roger and I are the audience here, you all are the clowns!"
With those words, the laughter below became even more rampant.
This was a moment of immense awkwardness, when the serious words you speak are considered merely jokes by others, equivalent to your dignity being trampled.
Those mocking laughs meant the listeners completely have no respect for you.
Hubie Brown was somewhat angered, firmly slammed the table: "Gentlemen, weโre not children anymore, should understand how to respect people, right?"
Under Hubie Brownโs rebuke, the reporters gradually quieted down.
Yet Stoudemire didnโt evade or bow down but scanned every reporter with blazing eyes.
Roger turned and looked at Stoudemire wearing his No. 14 jersey, amazed at the change in this guy.
Rogerโs arrival altered many things, changed many people, transformed quite a bit of history.
But perhaps the most revolutionary change was seen in Amarโe Stoudemire.
This guy who originally, throughout his whole life was disinterested in defense, is now filled with passion for it, even though he continuously suffers setbacks.
Roger originally thought this game would depress Amarโe for a while, just like Paul Pierce in the Eastern Conference finals Game 7, just like Michael Reed who messed up everything after barely getting a chance to play.
But the repetitive storyline did not occur, Amarโe Stoudemire didnโt need anyoneโs comfort, didnโt need any bowl of chicken soup.
There seemed to be some sort of force within him, supporting him, allowing him to regroup time and again.
If Amarโe was just a bragging fool, then Roger might just join the reporters in mocking him.
But crucially, Roger personally witnessed how hard this guy has worked.
Heโs not boasting, he is not a clown, he is a doer.