The Godfather of Basketball

James’ performance in the finals was at a historical level, averaging 40.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, shooting 56% from the field and 40% from three-pointers. Force Jordan's existence.

However, the Heat lost.

This FMVP was finally given to the losing side, which is simply amazing.

In history, the FMVP was given to the losing team only once, that is, in the 68-69 season, when the "logo man" Jerry West averaged 37.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists in the finals, G2 scored 53 Points and 10 assists, 42 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in the tiebreaker, and 2 points in the final tiebreaker.

Because of the Thunder's strategy, James' statistics in this round of the series are even worse, but the Heat's big score is 1 to 4. The two teams are "able to lead the team to victory" at this level. There is still a gap.

And you have to know that West just came out of the FMVP award, and it is very strange to receive the FMVP trophy as the loser.

So although there is no express regulation, FMVP has never been given to the losing side since then.

To put it more bluntly, this is the Thunder's home court, and the scene is full of Thunder fans, and James has also returned to the locker room, maybe he is taking a shower.

Let's call it back again, to win this award in front of Thunder fans, let alone embarrassment, the impact on the image of the NBA is immeasurable.

Stern didn't speak immediately. Others at the scene thought it was a big suspense, and everyone's eyes were on him.

That is Stern, a 30-year-old fried dough stick, who can still smile calmly.

Tang Tian suddenly felt that the scene was about to collapse.

"Oh~" Stern showed a surprised expression, using this method to buy himself time.

But obviously, it doesn't make much sense to do so, on the contrary, it makes the audience's interest even higher.

"The most valuable player in the 2012-2013 Bill Russell Finals is..." Stern finally spoke.

"James Harden."

When Harden's name was read, there was a pause, followed by cheers.

Thunder players also sent blessings and cheers to Harden.

Durant was a little disappointed, but Harden is also worthy of the MVP, and he soon congratulated Harden.

After Stern announced the result, he didn't hand the envelope back to the staff, but put it in his pocket directly.

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment, and then had to admire Stern's courage.

Although the FMVP selection mechanism is relatively simple, and it is not announced as one vote, one vote, making this decision is likely to ruin Stern's 30-year career as president.

But he chose it anyway.

Tang Tian turned his head to look at the media seats. They looked at each other for a while, and then extended their hands to applaud Harden.

It's not that they are as smart as Stern, but that in the voting results just now, the votes of the three are very close.

James got 4 votes, Harden 3 votes, Durant 2 votes, and 1 vote for Westbrook.

In other words, the difference is only 1 vote, unless all 11 media outlets question the result and check the votes in private, otherwise it will be difficult to find out.

But I have to say that Stern is bold.

And this, the fucking mechanics.

In his previous life, Tang Tian felt that the FMVP voting mechanism was too sloppy and hadn't been improved. Now it seems that even if Stern retires soon, the mechanism will be changed to some extent.

Russell supported the trophy and handed it to Harden.

Harden took the trophy respectfully, with a very respectful attitude, but he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes at all.

Perhaps before the start of the game, absolutely no one would have thought that Harden, who played the sixth man most of the time, would finally win the FMVP trophy.

But he did it, got the sixth man and won the FMVP.

Harden kissed the trophy, then held it high.

"MVP! MVP!"

The cheers at the scene were deafening.

Harden then turned around and hugged his teammates one by one, especially when hugging Durant, he kept talking, and it was obvious that he was comforting Durant.

After he finished hugging, the reporter walked up to him.

"James, how do you feel now?" The reporter said and handed over the microphone.

"Huh! It's so cool, I feel like I've...you know, I don't know what adjectives to use, but it's really cool." Harden couldn't hide the excitement in his heart. You must know that he is only 23 years old now. But got the FMVP.

"I have to thank Mr. Clayton, Mr. Aubrey, all the management, as well as teammates, fans, coaching staff, everyone for their support. You know, this award would not be possible without any of them. get.

I also have to say, this trophy should also belong to Kevin, I think this award was not given to me because I was the best one, but they didn't expect me to play like this, and Kevin, he has always been our team The one with the most consistent performance, Kevin, is also your trophy. "

Harden added Durant in his speech, which is a very emotionally intelligent approach.

Tang Tian suddenly felt that in his previous life, Harden was able to make progress step by step from Rocket to Rocket. Apart from his own hard work, this emotional intelligence must have helped a lot.

"I have to thank the coach extra in the end." Harden finally looked at Tang Tian.

"I'm sorry, I once doubted you, but I believed it. If it weren't for your training, your persuasion, everything you did for me, maybe I still have learned how to play myself in this team. Thank you, coach."

Harden's words come from the heart, and what Harden has experienced and his changes along the way are all in the eyes of the fans.

None of these words are flattery, but really come from the heart.

Tang Tian gave Harden a thumbs up with a smile, then reached out to applaud him.

Tang Tian took the lead, and now the audience's cheers and whistles followed suit.

The shouts of MVP lasted for a long time.

The awards ceremony has come to an end, but there's no shortage of excitement among the fans, and for most of them, it's bound to be a sleepless night.

The team members held the championship trophy and were about to go back to the locker room to continue their madness. Tang Tian greeted Stevens and Wharton, and then prepared to go to the locker room.

At this moment, Stern suddenly stopped him, and when he got close to him, the old man lowered his voice and said with a smile: "Don, I know you saw it, keep this secret for me, okay?"

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment, and then knowing that Stern was referring to the FMVP selection, he nodded with a smile.

"I don't want you to take back the FMVP trophy again." He said with a smile, agreeing to Stern.

Stern nodded at last, didn't say anything, turned around and greeted Russell with a smile.

[ps: The 16 added today is also the reward from the Pest League at the beginning. Counting today's heavy hammer and old iron's reward, it still owes 19 more]