"Thank you to Ms. Gayle and Mr. Tom for supporting the team, and thank you to the front office. They allowed us to devote ourselves fully to basketball;
Thank you to Coach Stevens and the coaching staff for all their hard work. They allowed us to bring 100 percent to every game;
Thank you to every teammate behind me. We suffered a lot of injuries this year, and there were more difficulties than last year. But everyone on this team stepped up—Montrezl stepping forward, Malcolm and Ju hitting threes, Trevor's defense, AD's outstanding performances...
Everyone stepped up when things were difficult. This time, I can say from the bottom of my heart that this championship belongs to every single one of us."
Tang Tian's remarks this year were much more formal than last year's. Like Stevens's speech, they came from the heart and resonated deeply.
"The person I most want to thank is my wife, Elizabeth."
And much like Stevens's remarks last year, Tang Tian saved Olson for his final thanks.
"My two sons were just born, but because of basketball, I couldn't spend much time with them. I feel very guilty. She took on a father's responsibilities in my place and let the two children understand what a father was. So, the person I most want to dedicate this championship to is her."
By the time Tang Tian said this, Olson was already unable to hold back her tears.
Women could endure hardship too, but only if men recognized it instead of taking it for granted.
Tang Tian's words were more precious and touching to her than any gift could have been.
Waves of cheers rose from the arena.
Though Tang Tian had flaunted his affection right in their faces, they could still feel that sweetness themselves.
Tang Tian