In the social tide of material and prosperity, decadence and impetuousness, there are not many people who can hold their ideals in their hands and seek up and down the long road. Zhang Hua once said: "The strong man is indignant, can He guard the false charge?" "Passionate and dedicated to the pursuit of the heart," it was the learning attitude that my generation should have, and it just so happened that the current NBA basketball star Chris Paul was such an admirable role model."
Dong Qing once said that tears are a carrier of direct transmission of feelings, which expresses our inner emotions and mental processes, just like a river, nourishing our lives. Sometimes, tears are not only mournful and sentimental, nor are they symbols of the weak. In the past, Chris Paul's tears flowed with regret; today, Chris Paul's choking is a voice for dreams! The once-turned-bee queen Paul made history today where the dream began, the omnipotent basketball god put on the No. 3 jersey, and with the god-level performance of this game, Chris Paul set a new NBA playoff single-game shooting record!
So, in fact, all the efforts will not be completely wasted, how much time and energy you put in is the accumulation in the future, there are many unfairness in the world, but only time is the fairest, whether you are lazy or hard, time will give results. So Paul, who is about to turn 37 today, let us witness the beauty of his hard work. Today, the Suns beat the Pelicans 115-109 to eliminate the Pelicans 4-2 in the series to advance to the next round. In this life-and-death battle, Suns player Chris Paul played super god, playing 35 minutes, shooting 14 of 14, including 1 of 1 three-pointer and 4 of 4 free throws, with 33 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 1 steal. According to statistics, in the first round of the series, Paul delivered a total of 68 assists, but only 9 mistakes, and the assist-to-loss ratio was 7.6 to 1. Today, he is rekindling his hope to fight for the first NBA championship ring in his life!
If "without a cold bone, how can you get plum blossoms?" "So in the process of chasing dreams, we should not stop running, do not look back at the road, the road is not to be loved, and the only thing worth looking forward to is the front." Today's Chris Paul has completely confirmed the title of "point guard god" legendary veteran, Paul has continued to circle fans for more than a decade, and he has maintained a winning spirit, which has continued the glory of the traditional point guard that is the first to continue to the era of small balls where attacking point guards are rampant. Bryant once said that Paul is the player who is most competitive with him; and Wade has also expressed such praises, saying: Paul is on the court, he will make you forget that he and you are such a good friend; and Kidd mentioned Paul is also highly praised: Paul is the closest defender to the Smiling Assassins, the best player. It can be seen that these high evaluations from peers are the most powerful recognition for Chris Paul.
Dreams, not only from the persistence of Los Angeles at 4:30 a.m. and the brilliance of the stadium lights at night, but also the unhesitating and cold water soberness of lifting the quilt in the morning, but also the amazement of seeing the rising sun at six o'clock and the light that blooms on the field, is like Paul, running madly forward in the days of not seeing hope again and again, and it is the kind of high respect for dreams that Paul still insists on even if he is lonely every time. Born in 1985 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Chris Paul is a professional basketball player for the Fénix Suns of the NBA and plays as a point guard. In 2005, he was selected by the New Orleans Hornets with the fourth pick in the first round of the NBA draft, and Paul, who averaged 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 2.2 steals per game in his debut season, was described by the media as "a player who combines speed, strength and intelligence." It was such a proud son of heaven, but fate often joked with him, opening the window of talent for him, and at the same time closing a door for Paul, that is, the door of champions! But once a dream is put into action, it becomes sacred!
Over the years, Paul played for the New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns; in 2008, Chris Paul helped the United States win the men's basketball gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, the men's basketball gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and the bronze medal in the 2006 World Men's Basketball Championships, but his pursuit of his dreams has never stopped. In fact, dreams are like Tennyson said: "As long as dreams can last, they can become reality." Don't we just live in our dreams? "I believe that in the near future, the efforts will pay off, and Paul's dream will be realized."
Personally, I think Chris Paul is a top three player in IQ, emotional intelligence, and ball intelligence, so not only has he not been devastated by not getting a championship, but the tough Paul has been turning the tables against the wind. Because of what you insist on, one day it will embrace you in turn. So Paul's achievements are innumerable! He has been named to the NBA All-Star Team 11 times, the NBA All-NBA First Team 4 times, the NBA All-NBA Second Team 5 times, the NBA All-NBA All-Third Team 1 time, the NBA All-Defensive Team First Team 7 times, the NBA All-Defensive Team Second Team twice, the NBA All-Rookie First Team once, the NBA All-Star Game MVP 1 time, the NBA Season Assist King 4 times, the NBA Season Steal King 6 times, and the NBA Rookie 1 time.
In this world, you are full of hope, that is, the fireworks fall into the galaxy, the grains of sand return to the sea, and you will have the motivation to slowly approach and merge into one and enjoy it. The reason why Paul has been able to get so many titles and excellent results to prove himself comes from his persistence day after day, his excellent physical fitness and skilled skills. In addition to height, Chris Paul fulfills all the illusions people have about a single position. For Paul, the biggest shortcoming is his height. But on the field, Paul was not trapped by the height problem at all, showing his all-round performance, explaining that he is a player with a great overall view. He has excellent vision and control. He learned to reduce his mistakes on the pitch and maximize his assists. With the control of the assist-to-turnover ratio, when we see Paul playing, we marvel at how it is so well done.
Now we gradually see Paul's sophistication, maturity, his ball quotient and ability to handle the ball, excellent judgment, and fierce defense. The 36-year-old Paul's mid-range shooting is even more pure and stable, and the mid-range after the blocking is even more inexplicable. So running fast, jumping high, strong strength, strong body, accurate shooting, sharp and fierce, passing well, stability, aggression, big heart, big picture view, control, team spirit, these words are no longer enough to describe Chris Paul, who has a strong leadership temperament at this moment, because now he has everything!
Sabine once said: "If fate is the worst screenwriter in the world, then you have to fight for the best actor in your life." ”
Although the champion always missed Paul, Paul still fought tenaciously and played the best role in his life. With a rough fate, Paul could have worked with Kobe Bryant, and as a result, the league terminated the trade for "basketball reasons", and Paul had to go to the Clippers against his will. Paul, who played in 2015, had a 3:1 lead in the Clippers' Western Conference Finals, but was "scared off" by a group of rockets' benches. In fact, life is like archery, and dreams are like targets. However, the world is vast and the environment is complex, so how easy is it to hit the bullseye? In this process, it is necessary to have a precise and clear goal, an indomitable momentum, and a concentration that is not moved by external objects, but the most fundamental thing is a "positive" word,—— so not only must the target be inserted correctly, but the arrow must also fly accurately.
Dream is not a joke, it is the dawn of the distance. You and I should both be chasers of the light, forging ahead in the vast years, regardless of ourselves. Therefore, like Paul, there is no foresight, no fear of failure, no dream of death and death. Instead, you should give your all and let go with all your might. Don't give up even to the point of hysteria, because there is a dream ahead! Paul, who suffered after the Clippers' failed victory, was traded to the Rockets to fight the championship with Harden, but fate did not give Paul any benefit, and he missed the championship due to injury.
After that, Paul went to the Thunder again, and the spirit of Paul's refusal to accept defeat was inspiring, and the young players were shocked by this, trying to sprint, although entering the playoffs, but the team was still relatively young after all, and it was impossible to rely on Paul alone. So Paul missed the championship again, and for this we see Paul's stubbornness! The lyrics of "Stubborn" in the Mayday song are most appropriate to interpret Chris Paul: the direction of the headwind is more suitable for flying, and I am not afraid of thousands of people blocking, only afraid of surrendering myself.
For most post-90s fans, the "Four Heroes of the Wind and Dust" in the NBA League are very familiar to everyone. They are James, Wade, Anthony, and Paul. Now that Wade has chosen to end his career and return to life, and James is still committed to becoming the top star in the league in order to complete his dream of playing with his son, Anthony has opened his own new world in the New York Knicks.
And 36-year-old Chris Paul stuck to his original dream with the Suns! Liu Yan once said a sentence that impressed me, and I would like to give it to Paul: "People who have dreams are worthy of respect and envy." When most people are busy for reality, stick to it, don't be afraid to be different, what kind of life you should have, it is up to you to write it yourself. Come on! Together, let's defend the original dream. ”
If there is a dream-building ambition to chase the dream, the bird and bird can shake the clouds, and the fireworks are different from the big stars, and we who are young can also turn small into great, and mediocrity into magic. The 36-year-old Paul, 16 years of professionalism, he has not believed in fate, always fought for the dream, successfully pulled back the Phoenix Suns such a fish belly team, turned the tide, and jumped to the second place in the West in one fell swoop! So, never underestimate a veteran's pursuit and desire for a championship. Therefore, we may as well make our dreams higher than the targets that are within reach, even if you fall because you tiptoe and fall in the process of chasing your dreams, you will feel wandering because the road is too dark, but remember that no heart will be hurt by the pursuit of dreams, and there will be fluorescence at the end of the dark road! I wish the Suns, under Paul's leadership, a big playoff shine this season and win the championship in one fell swoop!
(Lin Xiaoxiang)