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In the enclosed locker room, Kevin Love sat alone on a bench, his eyes down, his tiredness on his face. As a veteran at the end of his career, he pondered his grandiose, bumpy and dazzling career journey deep down.
Lefou's self-deprecating straightened as he glanced at the shirt that hung from the wall with his name and the familiar No. 0 jersey. This jersey not only witnessed his hard work on the court, but also engraved every key moment in the basketball field.
From the interior hegemon who was once known as the "two-pair machine", to the right-hand man who later became the "emperor" LeBron James, to the current senior player of the Miami Heat, Lefou's love for basketball has never faded.
He has always played his part on the pitch in his own unique way, and even as the years go by and his body is not as athletic as it used to be, he remains fully engaged.
Love took a deep breath and began to slowly reflect on his basketball journey. Born in a quiet and peaceful town in California, he fell in love with the sport from an early age under the influence of his father, Stan Love.
His father regarded basketball as his life's faith, and the young Lefu sweated on the basketball court, chasing the little ball and chasing the dream in his heart.
Although Lefu was a little bloated as a teenager, he made a name for himself on the court. His shooting skills are outstanding, and he has shown exceptional talent on the inside. In high school, Love averaged an astonishing 34 points and 17 rebounds per game, making him one of the most watched new generation players in the NCAA.
However, in order to achieve today's achievements, Lefu has also gone through a lot of hardships, doubts and difficulties.
Lefu closed his eyes tightly, and the bits and pieces of his growth process came to his mind. He grew up in a quiet town in California, where his family was deeply influenced by basketball culture.
His father, Stan Love, played four seasons in the NBA and had a deep love and dedication to basketball.
In Lefou's childhood memories, his father always dragged his tired body back home, but never showed the slightest fatigue in front of him. Instead, Stan would always take Love to a nearby field court and teach him basic skills such as shooting, dribbling, and passing.
Since then, the young Loew has spent countless sleepless nights on the wild course. "I was as big as a bear and my demeanor was clumsy, and I was still far from the standards of a professional player," he recalls.
With a confident smile on his face, he confessed that his enthusiasm and potential for basketball are gradually blooming on the stage of nature.
After entering adolescence, Lefou's basketball skills have been continuously and deeply honed. His shooting touch is unique and precise, and his performance on the inside is even more impressive.
What's even more rare is that Love has basketball wisdom and leadership skills that surpass his peers.
By the time he entered high school, Love averaged a staggering 34 points and 17 rebounds per game, becoming one of the nation's top NCAA players and attracting the attention of many prestigious universities.
However, to achieve today's achievements, Lefu has also gone through a tortuous and bumpy road, and has gone through countless doubts and challenges.
Looking back on his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Love couldn't help but frown. As the team's number one star, his stats are undoubtedly remarkable: he has been named to the second team in the league twice, made the All-Star team three times, and has been named the rebounding champion and the most improved player.
However, behind these individual accolades is the regret that the Timberwolves have not been able to break into the playoffs for many years in a row. Lefu often reflects alone in the middle of the night, and even sheds tears when he is depressed.
As the heart and soul of the team, he took victory for granted but never achieved it.
He vividly remembers one time against the Denver Nuggets, where he scored 31 points and 31 rebounds on his own, but ultimately failed to win against his opponent. Looking at the crowd in the arena that gradually dispersed, Lefu felt extremely frustrated, and his heart was mixed.
At the press conference after the game, reporters questioned the strength of Lefu one after another. Some accused him of being a stats freak rather than a true leader, while others criticized him for failing to execute the team's tactics effectively...... These doubts were like a sharp dagger, deeply stinging the young Lefou.
Despite all the criticism, Lefu gritted his teeth and continued to gallop on the basketball court in his own unique way, forcefully pushing back against those who doubted it with his personal data.
He always gave his all in the toughest moments and didn't back down even when he was injured.
On the journey to pursue his basketball dream, Lefu still vividly remembers the glorious moments of the 2012 season. It was then that he suffered an unexpected injury that ended the season.
However, during this long period of recuperation, Lefu did not relax his demands on himself, but devoted himself to training with more determination.
When he returned to the court, he showed amazing strength, slashing 31 points and 31 rebounds in a single game, almost close to a double-double, and won a crucial victory for the team!
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it was the scorching summer of 2014, which was an important turning point in his life for Lefou. He was used as a bargaining chip by the Timberwolves and joined the other players in a blockbuster trade that eventually joined the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This was undoubtedly a major turning point in Lefou's career and the starting point for him to move to a higher stage.
On the Cavaliers, Love was fortunate to join forces with James and Irving to create a strong triumvirate and launch a fierce attack on the championship honor. At first, Lefou's mood was extremely excited: from the former number one star of the Timberwolves to the right-hand man next to the current "Emperor" James, he felt a great responsibility and must do his best.
In just his second year with the Cavaliers, Love led the team to the Finals, a life-or-death battle against the mighty Golden State Warriors. That year's finals were undoubtedly the most crucial battle of Lefou's career, and it was also his best chance to prove his worth.
Lefu can still vividly recall the scene of the last game, as if it happened yesterday. The two sides competed for each other, the score rose alternately, and the game entered a white-hot stage.
In the final 44 seconds of the decisive victory, Warriors star Stephen Curry faced off against Love, using exquisite dribbling skills and deflected hook hands to try to score from the baseline area.
In the face of Curry's headache-inducing opponent, Lefu was not afraid, but opened his arms and stared at the opponent tightly. No matter how much Curry struggled to hook his hand, he couldn't escape Love's tight defense.
Eventually, as 24 seconds were running out, Curry was forced to shoot a three-pointer, but unfortunately missed! It was at this moment that the Cavaliers finally pulled one back and seized on the championship hopes.
For Lefou, this match was undoubtedly the most brutal and crucial battle of his career. Prior to the game, he endured skepticism from all sides, and it was widely believed that he would be an obstacle in the way of the Cavaliers' victory.
From a controversial role to a role model for the team, LeBron Love has perfectly demonstrated his journey to self-redemption in this game, transforming into James' most reliable and powerful right-hand man.
At this moment, he won the high recognition and respect of the global public.
Since the days of the Big Three, LeBron Love's status with the Cavaliers has gradually declined. In 2018, James chose to leave the team, while Irving has long since moved elsewhere, and only Love alone sticks to this battlefield that was once full of glory and glory.
Even in the face of many difficult difficulties, Lefu has always endured humiliation, devoted himself to the game, and did his best to contribute his strength.
When the fans who watched the game witnessed this scene, they were all moved and could not suppress their excitement. They were amazed and immersed in it for a long time, unable to believe the spectacle they saw.
After the race, reporters asked Lefou, asking him if he regretted not being able to break the record. However, Lefu shook his head firmly and said: "I don't care about those vain honors, I am satisfied to be able to step up and contribute to the team at such a critical moment." ”
Admittedly, LeBron Love is no longer the superstar he used to be, but his love and dedication to basketball have not changed in the slightest. Even in the later stages of his career, even if he is just a veteran, as long as he steps on the court, Lefu will give it his all and never give up.
At the end of that season, Irving chose to leave the Cavaliers. And in the following year, the leader of his teammates, "The Emperor" James, also said goodbye to Cleveland, leaving Love alone to lead the way.
However, these difficulties and challenges did not stop Lefou, for whom the basketball court was his home, and as soon as his kingdom stepped on the court, he unreservedly unleashed his energy and shined in a unique way.