basketball scientist

"We all know that in the summer you chose to resign from your job with the Suns and come to the Lakers. Now that the Suns are ranked first in the league, many people think you made the wrong choice. How will you react to this?

Response." Standard ESPN interview style, very sharp and pointed.

"The direction of a tree is determined by the wind, and the direction of life is determined by yourself. I chose the Lakers because I believe I can get better opportunities by coming to the Lakers. The Suns are very likely to win the regular season championship, but I will definitely be able to win the regular season championship."

This year, make it to the playoffs!" Ke Yan said firmly.

Other ideas can be expressed, but the idea of ​​taking the head coach position of the Lakers is really hard to express.

Ke Yan’s words are not surprising, and he directly predicts that the Suns, who were last in the league last season, are likely to win the regular season championship. This news is enough to cause an uproar. Although the Suns have started with five consecutive victories, at this stage

, most media people use words like "dark horse" and "upset" to describe them. Ke Yan directly said that they are the favorite team to win the regular season championship, which seems to be too early to say.

As a professional sports reporter, Xu Yi was keenly aware that when Ke Yan talked about the Suns, his tone was more firm and without any doubt. On the contrary, when he talked about the situation of the Lakers, he was more certain.

It's like cheering myself up, not like I'm confident.

"Insiders may know more~" Xu Yi guessed.

As a coach, he definitely sees more things from his perspective than media reporters, fans and audiences. After a brief exchange, Xu Yi also noticed that Ke Yan has the kind of character that "calculates defeat before calculating victory".

Of course, this did not prevent Xu Yi from admiring Key Yan. The interview continued until the evening. With Ke Yan's cooperation, Xu Yi obtained enough material to write a report of tens of thousands of words.

"OK, thank you for your cooperation, Kimi. You are really the most eloquent person in the industry I have interviewed." After checking the materials, Xu Yi also left such a "good guy card" for Ke Yan.
"It's okay. I'm very grateful to you too. I hope this interview can help clarify some things for me." Ke Yan looked at his watch and said, "It's getting late. How about having a meal together?"

In the past, whether in Houston or Phoenix, Ke Yan always rented directly at the home of a Chinese landlord and had a lot of daily interactions. After coming to Los Angeles, he passively entered a solitary life. As time went by, he still felt a little lonely. It was rare.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to catch a Chinese man, Ke Yan also extended an invitation.

Xu Yi is also a media person with his own column. If the relationship is good, he can give himself a better publicity.

"(⊙o⊙)..." Xu Yi was a little hesitant. The time was convenient, and he didn't mind having more contact with Keyan. He was just subconsciously reserved.

"From your accent, I should have worked in the United States. I should know that working alone in the United States is quite lonely~" Ke Yan shrugged. Appropriate display of weakness can stimulate women's instinctive motherhood and protective desire.

Ke Yan's judgment is very accurate. Xu Yi did have the experience of studying in the US headquarters for one year at ESPN. However, as a media giant, ESPN was built by its employees who spent a lot of working time burning their own efforts. Xu Yi studied in the United States.

In that year, the average daily working time was more than 14 hours, plus commuting on the road. I fell asleep when I got home every day, and rarely talked to others except for work.

I didn’t have much sympathy for Key Yan’s experience, but Xu Yi finally accepted Ke Yan’s invitation to have dinner together.

There is a Chinese restaurant near the Toyota Center. It is a modified version of Chinese food with a Western structure. The taste is not too authentic, but when two Chinese people meet overseas, they would really rather eat some food from their hometown than eat steak or pasta.

, macaroni, sandwich...

Although not formal, this restaurant still takes the mid-to-high-end route, with a very elegant environment, equipped with many exquisite private rooms, and a great atmosphere.

It is said to be a modified version of Chinese food with a Western food structure, because this restaurant is not convenient for ordering, but is directly included in the set menu according to the structure of Western food. Xu Yi came here for the first time, so she didn’t have to worry about anything, Ke Yan arranged everything for her

.

There are two plates of cold dishes on the table, pickled radish, peanuts, and appetizers of scallops and baby abalone. Fresh seafood, coupled with light sauces, are full of color, flavor, and taste refreshing and appetizing.

"Well, it's delicious." Xu Yi praised, chewing slowly with her eyes closed, enjoying the feeling of the wonderful taste lingering in her mouth, and shaking her head at the end. It lacked the capable temperament of an ESPN white-collar beauty, and was more in line with her age.

My daughter’s attitude is like, “You put a lot of thought into choosing a restaurant~”

"American Chinese food is like this. Eating it once in a while is very special. After eating it for two days in a row, it feels like vomiting." Compared with Xu Yi's good appetite, Ke Yan's interest in eating is average. He mostly watches the other person eat, and then

Chat from time to time.

"Hey, seriously, let's talk privately, which team are you optimistic about this year?" Xu Yi lowered his head and looked at Ke Yan to test the other person's true thoughts.

"Regular season? Sunshine~" Ke Yan frowned, "What I just said in the interview was true."

"Really so optimistic about the Suns? Can you tell me why?" Xu Yi is also optimistic that the Suns can break into the top four or even the top three in the Western Conference, but she is more optimistic about the Spurs.

"But I don't really want to discuss basketball with girls during break time~" Ke Yan shook his head, "Unless you also tell me something I want to know."

"33, 23, 33." Xu Yi directly reported his measurements in exchange for secrets.

"..." Conscience of heaven and earth, this is not what Ke Yan wants to know.

"Say, I've shared everything!" Xu Yijiao said angrily.

"The Suns' starting five, with the exception of Quentin Richardson, can all attack with the ball on their own, and at the same time, everyone forms a very efficient unit around Nash, creating a very strong attack for the opponent.

To suppress, you have to concentrate on the court to keep up with their rhythm, which is a kind of torture for defenders. No team can be consistent and uniform in every offensive and defensive transition." This is what Ke Yan said.

The conclusion drawn after the game against the Suns.

Xu Yi was still a little confused. After all, the Suns had very few game samples and had only played five games so far. However, Ke Yan’s analysis made her determined to put aside the remarks in today’s interview about “Ke Yan is optimistic about the Suns.”

Come out. If the other party made a prediction and it was meaningful, then his interview should be respected.

The most popular Buddha Jumping Over the Wall in the set menu was presented first. It is delicious, can beautify the skin, and replenishes collagen. It is the best food for women. Xu Yi took two sips and was full of praise. She really didn't waste a drop.

Everything is turned upside down.

Next is the dinner, roast duck and dry-roasted prawns. There are two pieces of duck meat and only one prawn.

It is indeed exquisite Western-style Chinese food, and the portion is impressive.

Xu Yi didn't care about this. He raised his glass and said with a smile: "Ke Yan, thank you for your hospitality. It's a pleasure to meet you. I hope that next time, you will accept my interview as the first Chinese head coach in the NBA."
"If I become the first Chinese head coach in the NBA, I will definitely save my first interview for you."