Payton and Shaq, the two guys who made a big splash in the league in the 1990s, are still working hard for the first championship trophy in the history of the Heat.
Of course, these two people are actually very clear that they are no longer the top stars in this league.
Not to mention Payton, he basically had no fuel in the fuel tank during the Lakers period. Now with the price of oil, ah no, with the increase of age, it is even more difficult to add oil.
Last season, Payton averaged only 7 points and 3 assists per game. This season, Payton averaged 5 points and 3 assists per game. He has been completely reduced to a role player.
And Shaq, this nearly 35-year-old guy, this once mighty inside behemoth, inevitably began to decline.
Not all thirty-year-old men can perfectly cover up the traces of time on their bodies.
In the 04-05 season, O'Neal, who had just transferred to Miami, was still in the top five of the MVP rankings.
But last season, O'Neal's data has dropped to an average of 20 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. This is the first time since O'Neal entered the league that he was unable to average a double-double per game.
20 points and 9.2 rebounds are also new lows in his career.
In his rookie season, Shaq averaged 23.4 points per game.
And this season, O'Neal's state has declined further, and he has only averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds per game.
And affected by injuries, it is always on and off.
Although many people don't want to admit it, the fact is that Shaq no longer has the dominance he once had.
From the top five in the MVP to only 17+7 per game, in the past three years since he came to the Heat, O'Neal has taken steps one step at a time, taking solid steps to go down.
Men are different from women. Once a man passes 35, his abilities and desires in all aspects will decline. But once this woman is over 35, her dominance is quite terrifying.
In this regard, Payton and O'Neill both know it well.
They all know that this Heat is Wade's team. All they can do is to assist the young man as much as possible.
Especially when he meets a strong enemy.
Payton and Shaq, these two days have put on the posture of a gangster.
"Lee? I may not be able to beat him when I cooperate with Kobe, but I cooperate with Wade, and it is easy to win him~" Shaq praised Wade while not forgetting the daily milk snake.
"Lee is a very strong player, but Dwyane is also good. He averaged 27.2 points per game last season, and he is a top-10 scorer in the league.
Don't underestimate him, he is different from those young people before. "
The crooked mouth god of war Payton also supported Wade.
Shaq and Payton crazily supported Wade, which moved Wade very much.
But the most important thing is that both Shaq and Payton said at the end of the interview: "And don't forget, we veterans haven't faded yet!"
Good guy, this wave made Wade's blood boil, and he felt like he was going to die with the Suns.
A rising young warrior, plus two veterans who are still unwilling to give up, are going to resist the coming big devil.
This Nima is just like the script of a Hollywood blockbuster.
These three warriors are still Hei people, and the big devil is still Asian.
This is more in line with the zz of the ugly Chinese.
It's best to add a black and ugly heroine, good guy, it's hard not to explode at the box office.
The atmosphere is here, and it's not just Wade who believes in Payton and O'Neal.
Even Miami fans believe in Payton and O'Neal.
They both firmly believe that these two gritty veterans can perform in the next game.
Miami fans said that it is impossible for the Suns to beat the Heat by more than ten points.
There's no way they're even going to leave the South Coast with a win.
Miami fans are getting ready to watch this battle of young warriors and undead veterans unite against the devil.
Li Ang was amazed at the confidence of the Miami people. Why do you guys with 9 wins and 11 losses think you can kill the Suns with 16 wins and 3 losses?
The Heat are so ordinary, why are they so confident?
On the day of the game, when Li Ang arrived at the American Airlines Center, a reporter even asked him: "The record of winning the opponent by 10 points in a row is about to be terminated, is it uncomfortable?"
Li Ang is uncomfortable, it is too uncomfortable.
People in Miami are crazy! ?
The game is about to start, and to be honest Wade is still a little nervous.
After all, Josh Howard's corpse stinks.
&nbThe king of words, the response to speaking is really fast.
The trick of loose shoelaces is much more creative than the trick of slippery floor!
Payton breathed a sigh of relief, but fortunately, I eased the embarrassment wittily, wouldn't it be embarrassing again if he was as stupid as Shaq.
As a result, when Payton was still tying his shoes, he vaguely saw everyone running forward from the corner of his vision.
Peyton turned his head and saw that the Suns did not know when they had already kicked off again!
"Hey shit! Wait, I'm still tying my shoelaces here, shit!" Payton yelled alone under the basket, somewhat lonely.
He thought tying his shoelaces would save him from embarrassment, but it just led him into another embarrassment.
The Suns' seven-second offense will wait for you to tie your shoelaces?
I want to fart!
Because Payton was still tying his shoelaces, the Suns directly got a four-on-five chance.
The Miami commentators at the scene covered their heads: "What the hell is Payton doing!?"
Peyton just caught up and just passed the midfield line, but the Suns had already completed the shot, and Raja Bell made a long shot from outside the right three-point line.
Peyton thought to himself that he was going to die, and the picture of me tying my shoelaces and not returning to defense must be on the news tomorrow.
? As a result Raja Bell didn't catch the shot!
Peyton suddenly smiled, hahahahaha, there is no unparalleled road.
What did I say? Veterans don't die!
The basketball bounced out of the frame, and Payton was at the forefront again at this time.
This is a good opportunity for him to break his scoring drought and embarrassment!
However, Shaq seemed to be immobilized at the basket at this time. He just looked up and watched the basketball bounce out, and then was picked up by Li Ang who rushed in. Shaq didn't even move the whole time!
It's not that Shaq doesn't want to move, it's that he really feels tired from playing this game!
The Suns' offensive rhythm is too fast, and Riley's training is so abnormal, Ben Shark can no longer jump.
There is a reason why Shaq can only grab 7 rebounds per game this season.
Li Ang grabbed the rebound, then turned around and made a left-handed hook, and scored the basketball steadily.
Don't forget that Li Ang can hook, and Li Ang's left and right hands are also very balanced under the blessing of McGrady's badge, and he can hook both left and right hands.
Although he is not as good at the sky hook as Da Ben and Warcraft, at least Li Ang's hook can guarantee scoring.
There is no way that Li Ang's talent is limited, and things like sky hooks are really impossible to play!
Wade watched Payton pretend to tie his shoe but was too late to retreat, watched Shaq stand still under the basket, watched Li Ang easily took off the rebound and then scored the ball in slow motion with his left and right hands.
Wade wanted to cry!
Didn't you promise to help me before the game! ?
Your chests are so red, you agreed to help me defend against the big devil Li Ang today.
This is the result?
Peyton ran up at this time and stood beside Shaq.
"Damn, what a tough battle, Shaq! I tried my best to get back to the defense just now, but I didn't catch up!"
"Yeah, just now I tried my best to grab the rebound but I didn't get it. The opponent is really difficult to deal with."
Then, the two looked at Wade at the same time: "But brother Wei, don't worry, we will definitely help you win the victory!"
Wade: ?¡
I can thank you all!
Wade picked up the basketball with tears in his eyes. He knew that he was cheated!
Relying on veterans is unreliable, and Wade must rely on himself next.