Gan Guoyang told him that once the game started, his emotions would settle down.
"A championship game is still a game, the same as a regular match, 48 minutes, divided into four quarters, one point for free throws, two points for mid-range shots, three points from beyond the three-point line. Everything is the same, only the significance is different. Don't let the significance destroy the game itself, let the game, let the competition, achieve the significance."
Barkley felt he somewhat understood Gan Guoyang's words.
Gan Guoyang had to say, "Once we win the championship, just shout out loud."
"Okay, got it."
Since Ah Gan said they would win the championship, it must be true.
Feeling reassured, Barkley felt much more at ease and less anxious.
Half an hour later, the players entered the arena, and the grand opening ceremony began.
Tonight, the Trail Blazers invited the superstar Michael Jackson to the Rose Garden to sing the national anthem again.
