Calmly, Tang Tian delivered those words calmly, and the players felt calm after hearing them.
But calm did not mean indifference.
On the contrary, at that moment, they felt a powerful resonance with what Tang Tian had said.
It was, in fact, an extremely philosophical statement.
There were no do-overs in life, whether it was something small, a choice, or even a decision.
Just as Tang Tian had said, looking back on this in the future would bring different feelings, and those feelings would be determined by their own resolve.
They could surrender mentally in advance, merely go through the motions, and regret it in the future. After all, this was a chance at five consecutive championships.
Or they could go all out and give it everything they had. Even if they failed, they would at least know they had poured everything into pursuing five consecutive championships.
No one shouted any slogans, but the determination in the players' eyes was unmistakable.
Stevens turned and gave Tang Tian an approving look.
He now felt that Tang Tian's ability to deliver inspirational speeches had reached a level no one else could touch.
It was not about volume or emotion. He simply made people resonate with him and believe he was telling the truth.
That afternoon, the Pelicans set off for San Antonio.
Trailing 1-3 and playing on the road, every external condition was stacked against them.
The pregame odds from betting websites also had them as more than ten-point underdogs.
No one thought they could win Game 5.
Except themselves.
The following night, the Pelicans and Spurs faced off at ATT Arena.
The arena was packed, and every fan wore an excited expression.
Their thoughts matched those of the outside world. They were ready to welcome the glorious moment when their team