“I have to thank many people, from Ms. Gayle to the management to the coaching staff to the fans. This team may not be the best in history, but it is the most united, and the championship cannot be separated from this word.”

But Tang Tian really has the charm of a speech, and the following words brought another burst of cheers and screams from the scene.

“I also have to thank my wife, Elizabeth, and my two sons. They gave me endless motivation on the court, and they are always my strongest support.

I also have to thank my team, Karl, who will soon become my new agent. He is not only a member of my team, but also my brother.”

Unlike in the past, Tang Tian added Karl to the list of people he thanked, which clearly meant to push him in front of the public.

Sure enough, after Tang Tian said Karl’s name, many reporters wrote down the name and began to check his information privately.

I believe it won’t be long before Karl will be as well known as Rich Paul.

“The people I want to thank the most this year are Jimmy and Kemba, our friendship transcends basketball, we are the best brothers.

This championship cannot be separated from them, they are one of the best basketball players in the world.”

Tang Tian finally mentioned Walker and Butler.

Not only because the two of them did perform well, but also because next season is the contract year for both of them, and he also needs to create momentum for his two brothers to get the maximum salary.

After interviewing Tang Tian, the reporters successively interviewed Stevens and the other hard-training three brothers.

Like Tang Tian, they praised the other people on the team more during the interviews.

The unity that Tang Tian mentioned is really the label of this strongest team in history.

This may also explain why this team does not need to run in and can win 80 games in the regular season.

After the interview was over, the staff came over with the envelope containing the results of the vote.

The last item of the award ceremony is the selection of the FMVP (Finals Most Valuable Player).

11 media outlets, 11 votes.

Russell was still pushed out in a wheelchair, but he looked better than last year.

It can be seen that his condition has improved.

Xiao Hua took the envelope and opened it.

The result, in fact, was not too suspenseful.

In these four games of the Finals, the Pelicans swept the Cavaliers, winning by 20+ points every game, and the main players basically punched in for three quarters.

But even so, the competition was basically concentrated among the hard-training four brothers.

Tang Tian, averaging 25.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game;

Walker, averaging 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game;

Davis, averaging 17.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game;

Butler, averaging 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.3 steals per game;

The disadvantage of a strong team lineup is that the game is won easily, and everyone’s data will not look too good.

But compared to that, Tang Tian is still the one without much suspense.

“The winner of the 2018 NBA Finals Bill Russell Trophy is Tang Tian.”

Xiao Hua actually had a number in his mind before opening the envelope, and this time he gritted his teeth and read out the final result.

Tang Tian got 8 of the 11 votes, and Walker, Davis, and James each got one vote.

When Xiao Hua read out Tang Tian’s name, the fans cheered at the scene, and the Pelicans teammates behind him also cheered and screamed for Tang Tian from the bottom of their hearts.

Although in terms of data, Tang Tian’s Finals are not as bright as in the past two years, the entire playoffs are different. At least it is also a 30+ level per game.

He also scored 50+ in the overtime game against the Trail Blazers, helping the team maintain its undefeated record.

Moreover, there is no need to question Tang Tian’s strength now, he is a more all-around and stronger existence than Jordan back then.

Russell was helped up, but Xiao Hua directly gave the trophy to Tang Tian, and the Lord of the Rings was a little embarrassed.

But this does not prevent Russell from communicating with Tang Tian.

“Congratulations, you have won this trophy for three consecutive times, you are the third kid to complete it.”

Russell’s eyes were full of appreciation and love when he looked at Tang Tian.

The FMVP trophy was established one year after Russell retired.

This is also why this trophy is called the Bill Russell Trophy, and he needs to participate in the award.

So every award is very meaningful to Russell himself.

And the third he said refers to three consecutive FMVPs.

Before Tang Tian, only Jordan and O’Neal had done it, and Jordan had completed it twice.

“I will be the first.”

Tang Tian said with a smile.

Russell didn’t react at first. He didn’t react until Tang Tian made a gesture of 4, and then he laughed.

The first Tang Tian said refers to the first player to complete 4 consecutive FMVPs.

Because there was no FMVP award in Russell’s era, if Tang Tian really achieves four consecutive championships, then he will really be the first.

“This era belongs to you.”

Russell smiled and hugged Tang Tian. He really liked this kid, Tang Tian.

After the hug, everyone started taking photos together.

There was a detail in the venue at this time.

As the league president, Xiao Hua should stand in the C position, but no one gave it to him at all. In the end, he was squeezed to the very edge.

It is also unique for the president to be in this position.

The award ceremony is over, but there are still various group photos in the venue.

After the group photo, there is the real champagne celebration in the locker room.

After the champagne carnival, there is an all-night bar championship night.

This year’s bar expenses are all covered by Gayle Benson.

After drinking most of the wine, Tang Tian, Walker, and Butler were resting and chatting in the next private room.

This year was the most enjoyable year for their three brothers, and there was a lot to say after winning the championship.

While chatting, they naturally talked about the upcoming free agent market.

They have a good relationship and there is nothing to hide.

“Tang, Jimmy and I have talked about it, we will both leave New Orleans in the offseason.”

Walker said first.

He didn’t say the reason, but it was actually very related to Tang Tian.

Tang Tian’s data this year is too different from last year’s triple-double average.

In other words, Tang Tian sacrificed a lot of ball possession for him and Butler, and the data is completely unworthy of the title of the league’s first person.

“Good thing.”

Tang Tian nodded.

The NBA is a commercial league and also a data league. Like 2K, if superstars stay together for a long time, the player’s strength value and market will weaken.

The reason why the Heat’s Big Three and the Cavaliers’ Big Three are criticized has a lot to do with this reason.

In order for the team to win, superstars must have a division of labor and sacrifice.

It’s fun for them to win together, but not to mention him, Walker and Butler’s personal data have plummeted.

Especially Butler, if he plays for another two years, he may become the next Bosh or Love.

None of the three spoke, but they were actually considering each other, and they knew it well.

“But it must be a maximum salary. If it’s not a maximum salary, I’ll tie Benson up and make him pay the luxury tax to keep you.”

Tang Tian added.

This is also what he promised Walker at the beginning.

Although the data is not very bright, the strength shown by Walker and Butler is definitely worth the maximum salary.

“Actually, I don’t want to leave…”

Butler couldn’t help but said in the end.

It can be seen that Walker should have done a lot of ideological work on him before.

“Got it.”

Tang Tian treated him like a proud younger brother, reaching out and touching Butler’s head.

They are discussing here, but they don’t know what the Pelicans management is thinking.

If Benson is determined to pay a super luxury tax to keep people, then Walker and Butler may not be able to leave even if they want to.

Furthermore, Xiao Hua is determined to step down, and it is still unknown what changes the new league president will make to the system and rules.

If there is a hard salary cap, then the luxury tax is not something you can pay if you want to.

All in all, Walker and Butler’s stay or departure will only be finalized after the president is replaced and the free market opens.