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Chapter 380 Crying James (Fifth Update!)

Tang Tian finally reached Gregg Popovich after enjoying Duncan's head pat, Ginobili's butt slap, and Diaw's head kiss.

The two opened their arms and embraced.

Although the future was uncertain, they really did it.

As a role player, Tang Tian once again brought a championship back to San Antonio.

Moreover, unlike last year, starting with a career-high in the first game, his contribution was clearly greater than last year.

Leaving aside everything else, just looking at the average stats, his 18.2 points per game was second only to Parker, along with 3.5 assists, 2.2 steals, 1.9 blocks, and a 62% three-point shooting percentage!

Not to mention the 35 points in the first game that broke his career record, and the outstanding performance in the third game!

Tang Tian and Popovich finished their embrace and were exchanging words of encouragement.

Just then, there was a sudden scream behind them.

Ginobili, that guy, didn't know where he found a bucket, and then the bucket was filled with champagne, which he poured directly over Tang Tian's head.

Instantly soaked!

Tang Tian wiped his face and combed his hair, turned his head, and Ginobili was already running far away with the bucket.

Jealousy!

This was blatant jealousy of his thick hair!

"San Antonio!" Parker shouted.

"Let's go for a three-peat!" Leonard's words made the Spurs players shout excitedly again.

The young core, Tang Tian, Green, and Leonard were all growing, the GDP still had the strength, a three-peat was really not impossible!

The Spurs' shouts were deafening, on the other side, the Heat players had gradually walked to the sidelines and sat down.

They didn't leave immediately.

It wasn't to watch the Spurs' award ceremony; none of them were masochists.

It was just that after being up 3-2, and once leading by 15 points in Game 6, when they could have celebrated winning the championship in advance, they were ultimately defeated, and that feeling was hard to shake off.

James covered his head with a towel and lowered his head, his body trembling slightly.

Wade stood in the distance for a while, walked to him, patted him on the shoulder, and then rested his head on his own.

He really understood James.

As the league's number one player, 10 years had passed since 2003, but he still hadn't won a championship ring, which would break anyone.

Not to mention losing the game this year in such a way.

After a long while, the referee on the sidelines reminded them to complete the final handshake.

The players then gradually recovered, stood up from the bench, and walked towards the court.

James then raised his head, wiped his eyes with a towel, took a deep breath, and then got up to play.

In '08, a fake crying emoji of his became a meme for many people to tease him, and now he couldn't be photographed by the media if he really cried.

He got up and walked onto the court with Wade.

But his legs felt like they were filled with lead.

"This is Wade's home, not yours."

He heard a familiar voice, and looked up to see Tang Tian.

But Tang Tian had already walked past him after saying that.

His expression became blank, and he didn't know what happened afterwards.

That was rubbing salt in the wound…

Just like why Qiu Chuji passed by Niujia Village back then, his current encounter really started from the day he suggested the team let Tang Tian go.

"Norris, keep it up, you played well."

Tang Tian shook hands with Cole at the end, and gave the latter a hug.

He and Cole had trained together with the Heat, and Tang Tian didn't dislike him.

In the end, he was the only one on the Heat that he had a good relationship with.

And Cole scored 10 points in this game, and his performance was indeed good.

"Come to my team next year."

Tang Tian said jokingly.

Cole's strength was still stronger than Mills and Joseph's.

Cole also knew that Tang Tian was joking, smiled and said nothing.

When the handshake was over, the Spurs players went to the locker room to change into their championship t-shirts.

At this time, the staff had already brought the championship trophy to the scene.

League President Stern, Vice President Adam Silver, and Tatum all came to the scene.

"Lord of the Rings" Russell was also there again, but unlike last year, he was not on crutches, but in a wheelchair.

His body looked much worse than last year.

Stern shook hands with Spurs owner Holt and coach Popovich in succession.

After shaking hands, Stern didn't forget to take a look at Tang Tian's position.

The Spurs won the championship, and he knew very well that at this time, across the ocean in China, countless Chinese fans were still waiting in front of the TV for this final award ceremony.

The Chinese market on-site was the hottest since Yao Ming's retirement.

Even according to this trend, it would become even hotter, even surpassing the Yao Ming era.

His decision to let Tang Tian enter the All-Defensive Second Team was really the wisest decision.

The Heat fans on the scene had basically all left, but there were still nearly a thousand fans left, they were Spurs fans who had come from afar, and among them there were many Chinese and Chinese figures.

"Thank you Miami, thank you Heat, Game 7, the final seconds, the NBA hasn't had such a wonderful game in a long time, as opponents, we must thank the Heat, this great opponent."

Like last year, Stern first thanked the Heat.

But this was also impossible, who told the Spurs to win the championship in their home court every year.

It wouldn't be appropriate not to thank them.

"Then, we must congratulate the Spurs."

As soon as Stern said this, the fans and Spurs players behind him couldn't help but shout excitedly.

This championship was really too valuable.

Stern wasn't in a hurry, and waited for the cheers on the scene to die down before continuing his words.

"They have won 6 championships in 16 years, and this time, it is the first time in their team history to win consecutive championships for the second year."

There was another burst of cheers behind him.

"Let us congratulate the San Antonio Spurs, they have won the 2012-2013 NBA Final Championship!"

When Stern read out this sentence, the cheers on the scene had exploded to the maximum decibel.

Although there were only a thousand people, this decibel was definitely awesome.

Tatum took the championship trophy over, Stern took it and handed it to Holt, and Holt gave it to Popovich.

Reporters hurried over to take a group photo.

After the group photo was taken, Popovich turned the trophy to the others behind him.

The players couldn't control the power in their bodies and kissed the trophy fiercely.

When it was Tang Tian's turn, Tang Tian smelled an onion smell.

He didn't know which guy had steak for dinner and added so many onions.

After everyone had kissed the trophy, they held the entire trophy over their heads, and everyone put their hands on it.

They were the 2012-2013 NBA Champions!

They were now a member of the Spurs Dynasty!