Champion Creed-Chapter 1007 - 326: For the dearest and most beloved Michael Jordan and LeBron James (asking for monthly votes!)_4

It wasn’t until this moment that the Cavaliers finally gained people’s attention.

Roger looked at Jordan, spreading his arms: "Michael, it’s been a long time."

Jordan showed a fake smile and hugged Roger: "You idiot, here to laugh at me? My answer is: screw you."

While saying this, Jordan smiled the whole time, and neither the fans nor the reporters could tell he was cursing.

"Of course, of course, can Yao and Dwyane really compare to the great Michael? You’ve never beaten me in the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean you can win everything, right?"

"Get lost, I’ll deal with your countrymen, and then by mid-November, it’s your turn!"

"I’m really looking forward to it, Michael, really looking forward to it."

Roger was genuinely looking forward to it, because Michael Jordan actually still thought he could win.

After a friendly chat with Jordan, Roger walked over to James.

"How does it feel, kid?"

"Feels good."

"But I don’t feel good at all, I don’t like being stood up. I changed my travel plans for you, changed my vacation schedule. And then the night before our meeting at ten o’clock, you told me you went back on your word. LeBron, I don’t like you doing this."

"I’ve already signed with Nike, so I can’t see Reebok anymore, I’m helpless as well."

"Save your false politeness, I know what you and the old man are thinking. But you’d better not think about anything, don’t think about reviving Nike’s glory, don’t think about taking control from me. Things even the old man couldn’t accomplish, you think you can do it? You think you can do better than Michael Jordan?"

"Of course, Roger, I think I can do better than Michael, Michael thinks so too!" Answering this, James’ eyes were sincere, it seemed he genuinely believed surpassing Jordan was just a matter of time.

Facing James’ intense gaze, Roger replied with a contemptuous smile: "Talk like a man and keep your promises, then talk about surpassing others."

After speaking, Roger chatted a few words with his old subordinate Eric Snow, then turned to look at the Knicks players, and after chatting for a few minutes with Yao Ming and Wade, he sat back on the bench, beside Mike Breen.

"Roger, welcome to join today’s commentary, do you have a winner in mind?"

"I’ve said before, Michael and LeBron will easily handle everything."

The game is about to start, the starting five for the Cavaliers are Eric Snow, Jordan, James, Carlos Boozer, and Big Z.

During the tip-off, Michael Jordan stared at Wade, beginning his intimidation: "Sorry rookie, but tonight you’ve met God."

Wade, who forged a friendship with Roger during summer training, replied bluntly: "Yes, but God’s only commentating off the court, so today no one can stop me!"

The referee gets the ball rolling, Yao Ming gains possession.

Right at the start, Wade used a crossover to break through Jordan. Jordan, with vast experience, always thought he could easily guard this rookie. He knew Wade somewhat, knew he was just a kid predicted to be picked in the later part of the first round. That he was picked fourth was sheer luck.

In Jordan’s eyes, such trash was easy prey, making them doubt themselves.

Jordan knew Wade’s shooting was unstable, so he deliberately kept a big step back. Yet even so, when Wade accelerated, Jordan was still too late to react.

In the 90s, he never saw anyone who moved so fast, this New York No.3 seemed faster than peak Tim Hardaway!

Wade easily bypassed Jordan’s defense, and James immediately came forward to help. Knicks small forward Shandon Anderson didn’t have much scoring ability, so if James could force Wade to pass the ball to him, his defense would be successful.

James positioned himself on Wade’s breakthrough path, knowing this fellow rookie was strong at driving but weaker at mid-to-long range shooting than himself. As long as Wade couldn’t drive directly, his threat would significantly drop.

Just as Wade and James were about to collide, Wade suddenly gathered the ball, then performed a European Step amidst his fast advance, slipping past James!

Wade’s speed was so fast, his European Step felt extraordinary, as if he shifted positions in an instant.

After breaking through James, Wade easily scored a layup, and the cheers from Madison Square Garden erupted like volcanic magma, raising the temperature of the entire arena!

Roger, who had "favored" Jordan and James before the game, was furious: "Damn it, Michael and LeBron are like two wooden stakes! What are they doing? Stop that rookie!"

Under the high expectations of everyone, James and Jordan’s first-round defense shocked everyone.

But this was just one round, the game continued, and the Cavaliers were on offense.

Jordan wanted to curl into an open position to catch and shoot, but Wade’s follow-up speed was really fast.

Early in his career, Jordan was really bothered by defenders who were small and quick, like two-time Defensive Player of the Year Sidney Moncrief, like Gary Payton.

Afterward, Jordan perfected his mid-range shot, and these defenders were no longer his nightmare.

But now, the nightmare was back.

Wade’s aggressive defense made it hard for Jordan to get the chance to receive the ball, this No.3 played much tougher than Jordan imagined.

Wade didn’t hate Jordan, he defended so actively not to deliberately embarrass him.

In his mind, there was only one voice: "If you can win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first game, you qualify to be my opponent."