423: 163: Zen Master’s Warning and Wonderful Destiny (Request for Monthly Tickets!)_4 423: 163: Zen Master’s Warning and Wonderful Destiny (Request for Monthly Tickets!)_4 This year, he and Raef LaFrentz have led the University of Kansas to an undefeated record so far, granting him even more exposure and attention.
At this time, he is already considered to have the prospect of a lottery pick.
Tonight, the University of Kansas crushed another superstar college basketball team led by Chauncey Billups, the Colorado Buffaloes, in a key battle.
After the game, Pierce, who had scored 21 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, had 4 assists, and 2 steals, continued with his fearless and outspoken style during an interview.
“Paul, are you going to enter the draft this year?
If you do, where do you think you’ll be picked?”
“I don’t know yet if I’m going to enter, it depends on whether we win the championship this year.
But if I do enter the draft, I’m sure I’ll be selected in the first two picks.
You know, in the entire college basketball world, it’s just Tim and me.”
“What do you think of your opponent Chauncey Billups?
He is considered to have the prospect of being a top-three pick.”
But as I just said, I’m at least top two.
Top two beating the third, that sounds about right, doesn’t it?”
Seeing Pierce so confident and daring, the reporter decided to spice things up with an even more explosive topic:
“Last question, let’s talk about something not related to college basketball.
What do you think about Magic’s statement on last night’s show, saying that Magic could three-peat?”
Since Pierce is a Lakers fan, he had just happened to watch Magic’s show.
But Magic’s statement had almost made him lose faith in Magic:
“Frankly, it’s nonsense.
There’s no denying that Magic is a great player, but he is not an outstanding basketball commentator.
Orlando Magic won the Christmas showdown against New York by just one point, and that was because Larry Johnson underperformed offensively.
If Larry had been on form, Magic would have stood no chance.
And, I have to say, Roger’s block against Michael at the end was totally a foul.
He couldn’t have caught up with Michael without pulling him.”
“We’re talking about Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing.
How could they possibly lose a playoff series?
Roger and Shaq aren’t that dominant; they’re just lucky to be on the same team.
Faced with a duo as tough as theirs, they’d lose the series.
I believe in Michael.”
The reporter left satisfied, having obtained sensational comments from the college basketball sensation blasting Roger as just being lucky.
Yes, this headline would be impressive.
After completing the interview and returning to the locker room, Pierce’s good teammate Raef LaFrentz shook his head:
“Don’t you know about Roger’s law, Paul?
Don’t mess with the Truth.
You should be more careful with your answers regarding Roger, buddy.
After all, you’ll eventually make it to the NBA, and you’ll have to face him, and he’s someone who holds grudges.
Jerry Stackhouse and Kobe Bryant are living lessons.”
LaFrentz often felt that Paul Pierce’s excessive confidence would sooner or later cause him trouble.
Pierce dismissed the idea: “Take it easy, dude.
It’s just an interview.
Besides, even if I enter the NBA and face Roger head-on, I won’t be afraid of him.
Jerry Stackhouse and Kobe Bryant brought disgrace upon themselves; I’m not the same as them.”
“Yeah, you’re not afraid of him because at worst, he can only torment you for 48 minutes.
But have you considered what if you became teammates?
He could torment you for an entire season, and he certainly will,” LaFrentz posed another hypothetical situation.
Will the Magic get a high draft pick?
I almost forgot, in their zeal to get Roger, the Magic gave up their first-round picks for ’97 and ’99.
Unless the Magic plan to tank in ’98, there’s no way they could get me.”
“You can’t say that, Paul.
In ’93, the Chicago Bulls didn’t have a high draft pick either, but they still managed to snatch Roger at the fourth pick.
What I’m saying is, fate is a curious thing,” LaFrentz said.
Paul Pierce didn’t take LaFrentz’s words to heart.
Scottie Pippen and Stevie Smith, who had heard the same thing before, also didn’t take it seriously.
Who can predict fate?
They didn’t realize that with the end of the Jordan era fast approaching and the Magic having their last dance, it signified a new era was upon them.
After the Christmas showdown, the gears of time were accelerating.
Roger is the most unreasonable person in NBA history.
I never provoked him.
I was just a bystander who let Shaq speak his mind, so why did he publicly insult me in an interview?
Honestly, I really want to see the look of defeat on the face of that guy who was so proud after winning a game through a bad call!
— Jim Gray mentioned on his show.
Will Tim Duncan become a Celtic, or will he join forces with David Robinson?
Yes, you would never have guessed before the season started that the San Antonio Spurs would also join the tanking war for Tim Duncan.
It’s hard to imagine the impact the duo of Tim + David would have on the league.
I’m not saying Michael will definitely lose, but all the recent events are reminding Michael: be aware, be prepared for the worst-case scenario, and I mean the worst.
— The New York Times.
Roger’s liquor brand “Truth 14” has officially been launched, mainly dealing in wine, tequila, and whiskey.
The products are now available in supermarkets.
Roger is quite relaxed because he told us: if they sell, great; if not, at least I won’t worry about running out of drinks when I’m with friends.
The reason Paul Pierce dares to be so bold is that Kansas doesn’t have an NBA team for Roger to play an away game.
Otherwise, he definitely wouldn’t dare to be so impolite.
Because if Roger were to play an away game in Kansas, he’d certainly go looking for Paul Pierce.
Believe me, that’s the kind of person he is.
— Orlando Daily News.
I know, after the epic battle between the Magic and New York, no one will remember the upcoming match-up the Magic have with the SuperSonics, who were the finalists last season.
But am I the only one who’s curious about what lesson Roger will teach George Karl?
He’s been running his mouth in the media about how the Magic are going to collapse.
Clearly, Roger is the one who is going to show him what a real collapse looks like.
— SportsCenter program.