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Chapter 276 That Man (1/5)

While the Spurs players were celebrating the championship, reporters successively interviewed team owner Holt and Popovich.

"This is a great team. Just like Mr. Stern said, five championships in 15 years is really incredible. Moreover, we have not paid luxury tax in these 15 years. RC and Gregg are the most outstanding talents, and they deserve all the honors."

Holt seemed very happy. Winning the most championships with the least money, he is definitely a rare exception in the league.

"Thank you, Mr. Stern, thank you, Pete, thank you to all the fans who support the Spurs. Of course, the most important thing is to thank Mike (Budenholzer) and Chip (Engelland) next to me, all the members of the coaching staff, and the group of kids standing behind me."

Popovich was rarely serious.

"Tim, I saw him smile just now. After the game, Joey (Crawford) has no say here."

But the seriousness only lasted for a while, and his next words made the whole audience laugh.

Tang Tian also laughed.

Honestly, although he was about the same age as Popovich, he wasn't as open-minded as Popovich when it came to mentality.

"Just kidding, Tim, your smile is the most charming."

Even Leonard couldn't help but laugh at these words.

"Manu, you are the youngest person on this team because your shooting hand won't shake at critical moments."

"Tony, I know you and Boris must have made an appointment to go to a nightclub tonight to have your French romance. Although you are single now, I still want to say take it easy, you are not young anymore."

"Danny, you are a good man."

"Kawhi... Well, to be honest, I haven't said a word to him yet."

"Tang, my damn muddled head, this guy just helped me win a championship and I almost forgot about him. I owe you a bottle of 1874 Jefferson wine, and I will find it."

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Popovich's words made the audience laugh non-stop.

It turned out that he was the most骚 (sao - flirtatious) person on the Spurs team.

The reporter then successively interviewed GDP and Tang Tian.

"Our key player, you have made key shots in three of the four winning games. You have a super, super big heart. Do you think you will win the FMVP?"

Because the reporters on the sidelines were conducting the final vote for the FMVP, this reporter's question was also a way to canvass votes for Tang Tian.

It seems that Tang Tian's outstanding performance has conquered not only the fans, but also these field reporters.

"Um, no, I was just lucky enough to make those shots."

As Tang Tian spoke, he shook the braided rope bracelet on his wrist.

This immediately attracted a burst of flashes from the reporters on the sidelines.

"Tim's performance is the most crucial part of our winning the game. He is the number 21 rookie."

When Tang Tian said this, Duncan was the first to laugh, and the fans and teammates also burst into laughter.

The "number 21 rookie" meme was only popular among fans, but Tang Tian directly brought it to the table.

This is really down-to-earth!

But Tang Tian was right.

Although he repeatedly made key shots, his average data for the six games was only 11.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 3.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks.

Although the defensive end data is very beautiful, and the 55% two-point shooting and 57% three-point shooting are also very eye-catching.

But this data is obviously not enough for him to win the FMVP.

And as he said, Duncan is the most crucial figure in this series.

In the six games, Duncan played normally in five games, and in the one game where he played abnormally, the Spurs lost by nearly 20 points.

Averaging 21.5 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game, with a 54% shooting percentage.

Just looking at this data, it is difficult for you to imagine that this is the 35-year-old Duncan, but if you know he is Duncan, this FMVP is even more well-deserved.

The interview here ended, and the reporters' voting there also ended.

Different from the MVP selection rules, the FMVP selection is relatively simple.

Including ESPN, ABC, TNT, and USA Today, 11 media outlets have 11 representative reporters to vote.

The person with the most votes is the final FMVP.

So compared to the MVP, its randomness is naturally greater.

Although Tang Tian said so, everyone also knows Duncan's importance to the Spurs.

But before the final result is announced, no one knows who the FMVP will eventually go to.

You know, in addition to Tang Tian, Parker's performance of averaging 17.9 points and 9.2 assists per game is also quite impressive.

The staff came over with an envelope containing the voting results.

Stern took the envelope.

Ginobili and Diaw also went over to help Russell to the front desk, and the staff held up the FMVP trophy.

Stern opened the envelope, and then habitually smiled mysteriously.

"The winner of the 2011~2012 season NBA Bill Russell (that is, FMVP) trophy is..."

The habitual pause whetted the audience's appetite.

"Tim Duncan."

Duncan, won the FMVP for the fourth time in his career!

He is "that man" of the Spurs!

The players behind him cheered, and the fans whistled.

Duncan winning the FMVP is the least questionable.

Russell handed the trophy to Duncan.

Duncan bent over and handed it over with both hands.

Russell shook hands with Duncan and gave him a hug.

As the Lord of the Rings, Russell is highly respected by players, and even O'Neal is respectful in front of him.

His move shows that he really likes Duncan this kid.

Duncan raised the trophy with one hand, and a smile appeared on his face again.

Today is probably the day he has smiled the most this year.

Reporters also quickly came over.

Duncan held the trophy in one hand and gave his acceptance speech in the other.

"Thank you, thank you all."

Duncan's acceptance speech could not be more concise.

But just these few words have amused everyone present.

This is really Duncan.

The FMVP award ceremony ended, and ribbons were sprayed out on the scene again.

The Spurs players cheered again.

The award ceremony at the scene ended, but the Spurs' celebration had not yet stopped.

The excited players and Popovich took their championship trophy back to the locker room.

The championship trophy will be taken back to San Antonio and put on display in the arena.

But before that, it belongs to everyone on this team.

"Don't stay out too late. We have a championship parade in two days. I don't want any of you to be absent."

The old man was very happy, but he still did not forget to remind the players to pay attention to safety.

He is a typical Chinese parent.

"Champagne!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, the players had already prepared the champagne and sprayed it all over the old man.

This time it was not just Tang Tian and Duncan, everyone together got Popovich wet.

Popovich did not pretend to be angry this time, and laughed while covering his head.

This is the Spurs' championship moment.

A season of hard work, just for this moment.