Another Defensive Player of the Year

Tang Tian recorded the first triple-double of the Playoffs, with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.

After the game, Tang Tian and Butler embraced at midcourt for a long time.

They had not been able to talk much before because they were opponents. Now that the series was over, it was time for brothers.

Tang Tian patted Butler on the head as he hugged him, encouraging him.

And though he had not been with the Mavericks, he could guess that Butler and Pachulia had argued because of him.

Having a brother like that was a fortunate thing.

After parting with Butler, Tang Tian went to the postgame press conference.

He once again praised the Mavericks' performance and bluntly said that Dallas would have a highly competitive team next year.

This was not empty talk. With the Salary Cap rising sharply next year, the Mavericks had a chance to find a quality point guard, on top of building more chemistry and Embiid's growth.

The Mavericks' competitiveness really would rise to another level, just as he had said.

Tang Tian's postgame remarks sparked plenty of discussion among fans, but this time, they were not the hot topic on social media.

That was because two other matters drew even more attention.

One was related to Butler.

"When do we start training? @Nowitzki."

This was what Butler posted on social media, tagging Nowitzki, an hour after Game 4 between the Mavericks and Pelicans ended.

The training maniac was clearly planning to run Old Driver dry.

Still, starting training without taking even a moment to rest after the season ended was something only Butler would do.

The other matter was related to the games.

Not long after the Mavericks-Pelicans game ended, Game 4 between the Thunder and Spurs also came