I’m Really Playing Basketball

"70 wins is a miracle!"

"Chen Xiao is also a miracle!"

"As the first Asian player to log into the NBA as a first-round guard, Chen Xiao performed very well in the 2002-2003 NBA season. In the just-concluded game between the Nets and the Raptors, Chen Xiao made 11 of 20 shots from the field. He scored a game-high 31 points to help the Nets defeat the Toronto Raptors 104-86, giving the Nets their 70th regular season victory. Today, after the game, Chinese giant panda Chen Xiao I specially accepted an exclusive interview with CCTV.”

"Although he has only been in the NBA for one season, Chen Xiao has already conquered American audiences and New Jersey fans with his precise shooting, excellent defense and hearty smile. His performance has not only won the recognition of coaches, teammates and fans, but also , and also made the entire Chinese audience incredulous, his performance in the NBA exceeded everyone's imagination!"

"As of April 12, Chen Xiao has participated in all 80 regular season games of the Nets this season. Chen Xiao can contribute 27.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Chen Xiao has the height of a forward and a center. The same wingspan, but he can shoot like a guard. This season, Chen Xiao's three-point field goal percentage has exceeded 40%. He is the player who has made the most three-pointers in a single season in NBA history. The rookie Chen Xiao has become One of the greatest shooters in NBA history, he, along with Wade and Yao Ming of the Heat, are also the strongest contenders for the Rookie of the Year award this season."

"When Chen Xiao led the Nets to continue to advance in the NBA, the 'Chinese Rare Beast' also followed him and spread widely around the world. His image, together with Chinese culture, began to appear in every corner of the world, from television From newspapers to magazines to the Internet, as long as Chen Xiao appears, it will attract great attention around the world."

"After the game between the Nets and the Raptors, we asked Chen Xiao about how he has now become a world idol. Chen Xiao seemed to prefer to explain to us his love for basketball and not really care about becoming a world idol. The thing, though, is that when he talks, it's easy to see why he's so popular among teammates and fans alike. His tall frame, confident voice, cheerful smile and humorous remarks always make people laugh. Feel the boy-next-door feeling of spring breeze.”

The sports news at 6 pm on April 13, 2003, instead of showing a few sports news, it became an exclusive interview with Chen Xiao.

But at this time, few Chinese viewers in front of the TV expressed dissatisfaction.

In front of the TV, all the Chinese viewers were watching Teacher Zhang and Chen Xiao on TV attentively.

After the sensational opening remarks of the CCTV interview, Chen Xiao and Teacher Zhang finally appeared in front of everyone.

"Chen Xiao, you have adapted very well to the NBA this season. Dayao said before that the biggest difficulty in coming to the NBA is the media and attention. Dayao thought there would be a lot of media paying attention to him, but he never expected that it would be so "More, Dayao said that although he is not tired of the media, the media and attention do bother him. You have more attention than Dayao, but they seem to have a very limited impact on you."

"I can't say that their influence is limited. Their influence is all the time and everywhere. However, I came to the United States earlier than Dayao. I already felt it when I was in the NCAA, so I will be more adaptable to the NBA than Dayao."

"So, is this why you suggest that young Chinese players who have NBA dreams should go to the NCAA to train first?"

"Indeed it is."

"However, as far as I know, Chen Xiao, when you were in the NCAA, the American media paid no less attention to you than it does now, or even more, and even crazier. Do you know why you are always so popular?"

"Because I look special, special, and magical."

"Yes, many people say that you are the most amazing player in the history of the basketball world. You have never received basketball training, but in your first year of playing basketball in the NCAA, you became one of the 'Marquette Three Eagles'. NCAA Undefeated season, NCAA championship, NCAA MOP, second year of playing basketball in the NBA, Player of the Week, Player of the Month, All-Star Three-Point Contest Champion, Rookie Challenge MVP, All-Star Game MVP, points per game More than 27 points, top five in the scoring list, and 70 wins in the season. It is hard to imagine that this is the result of a beginner who has been engaged in basketball for two years. It is so magical that it is incredible. Chen Xiao, do you think you will continue to be this magical? This is what a lot of people want to know, especially domestic fans."

"meeting."

When Teacher Zhang raised this question, many Chinese viewers in front of the TV raised their ears straight up.

Chen Xiao has always been looked down upon in the United States because of his lack of talent and has no future. This fact is actually not a secret.

Although China is trying its best to promote Chen Xiao, the world is not closed. The Internet is now so developed.

Even because of receiving some information from abroad.

There are also many "Chen Hei" in China.

These "Chen Hei" also like to sell some foreign media's evaluations of Chen Xiao to China.

For example, Chen Xiao is not talented enough and he was at his peak when he debuted. In the future, as other NBA teams become familiar with him, Chen Xiao will only get worse, not better.

The groups "Chen Hei" and "Yao Hei" are a minority in China, but there is no doubt that many of their views are really annoying.

Take Yao Hei's classic point of view as an example. These Yao Hei always like to say: "Yao Ming is an excellent center and has certain strength, but you can't count on him at critical times. Yao Ming is an excellent soldier, but he can't be as good as O'Neal makes a great general."

Well, that's right, but isn't there something wrong with asking a rookie to be a good player like O'Neal?

Those who are strict with themselves and don’t think good of their own people are talking about these people.

This is still Yao Hei, and Chen Hei is even more insane.

Chen Xiao performed well and the Nets won.

Chen Hei people will say that Chen Xiao is just a role player. What contribution can Chen Xiao make? Even if you perform well, it's because Kidd passes the ball well and the coach's tactics are well arranged. If you are always asked to shoot, can your score not be high?

Chen Xiao performed well and the Nets did not win.

Chen Xiao dragged down the Nets. Chen Xiao had no overall awareness at all. He knew that he was playing in the field alone and could not even pass the ball. Chen Xiao only cared about his own data and could not lead the Nets to win by himself. It's really bad, far worse than Kobe, McGrady, Iverson, and Carter. They can make their teammates better.

Chen Xiao performed poorly and the Nets won.

This is just like celebrating the Spring Festival.

Chen Hei said arrogantly: "You see, this is Chen Xiao's true strength. He is at that level. He is the most overrated player in the NBA. Chen Mi is so pitiful. He blindly worships him. I have already seen that he is not good." , the level is average.”

Chen Xiao performed poorly and the Nets lost.

This is also a festival, but it is the Lantern Festival.

Yao Hei said disdainfully: "Chen Xiao is just like that, the Nets are just like that, they are all bad. I have already said that this year's NBA championship will still be the Lakers. Chen Xiao and the Nets have no hope. It's just like that. The mud can't help." On the wall.”

For these Chen Hei, the victory is not due to Chen Xiao anyway, but to the strength of Kidd and the coach. If Chen Xiao is replaced by any shooting guard in the league, he can win. He is just a role player. What credit can he take? If the Nets If the Nets lose, Chen Xiao will no longer be a role player, but the boss of the team. It is entirely his fault that the team loses.

Anyway, when everyone is happy and celebrating Chen Xiao, there are always a group of people like this who come out to cause trouble. Isn't it annoying?

The reason why this group of people are jumping like this, and other Chen Mi has nothing to do, is mainly because these guys insist that in the United States, Chen Xiao is a role player, the Nets' 1.1, and Kidd's tied for the top spot, you are bragging, and you still Can't we be black?

"Chen Xiao has been popular for at most three years!"

"In three years, Chen Xiao will collapse!"

Regarding these Chen Hei's predictions, to be honest, domestic Chen Xiao fans are still very worried.

Indeed, Chen Xiao's performance in the NBA this season is amazing.

Therefore, they are really afraid that Chen Xiao will get worse and worse in the future, and there will be more and more Chen Hei in the country.

Seeing Chen Xiao's answer, many Chinese viewers in front of the TV felt relieved.

Really confident!

"meeting."

This answer is quite convincing.

"Chen Xiao, when this game against the Raptors ends and you and the Nets really win 70 games, how do you feel?"

"I'm very excited. This is the best reward for our hard work for a season. However, at the same time, such an achievement will also put pressure on me and my team. Now we are the same as the Bulls back then, a 70-win team. , we will face greater challenges and more hostility, which requires us to work harder in the future."

"Many people say that the Nets' 70 wins this season are all due to luck. The Nets are a 60-win team in the Eastern Conference. The reason why they can win 70 is because of your very lucky 9 buzzers. You recognize this Any explanation?"

"Of course I don't approve, Teacher Zhang, do you think I am a Nets player?"

"certainly."

"Then there's no problem. Since I'm a Nets player, why should I separate my buzzer beaters from the Nets' victory? As long as I can keep hitting buzzer beaters, the Nets can keep winning."

"Do you think you can really keep killing?"

"able."

On TV, the smile on the face of the young man wearing the Nets' No. 7 jersey was still so confident.

Chen Xiao actually often gives interviews to CCTV, but this time, Chen Xiao seems to be happier. Therefore, in addition to this game with the Raptors and the topic of 70 wins, the Chinese audience also knows a lot Other things about Chen Xiao.

For example, besides basketball, Chen Xiao’s favorite sport is running.

For example, Chen Xiao’s favorite computer game is Counter-Strike.

For example, Chen Xiao’s favorite movie is Shaolin Temple.

For example, Chen Xiao's favorite food is peanuts (fried and sprinkled with salt).

For example, Chen Xiao’s favorite animal is the giant panda.

etc.

"Chen Xiao, this season's regular season is coming to an end. Do you expect anything from this year's regular season?"

"I know what Teacher Zhang wants me to answer. However, for me, those are all given to me by others. As for whether I can get them, that is not something I can control. So compared to these, I look forward to myself more. Whatever I can accomplish and gain, I hope to be able to improve more in terms of strength before the end of the regular season to cope with the more difficult playoffs."

“What do you want to improve on now?”

"I hope to continue to increase weight and increase resistance. I now spend a lot of time doing resistance training and muscle training every day."

"How many push-ups can you do?"

"I don't know, but it must be quite a lot."

"You and the Nets have achieved incredible things this season. Now, do you have any other ideas?"

"Of course, at the end of the regular season, whether it is 70 wins or 72 wins, it will pass. For history, whether our season is successful or not will be judged by the championship. I hope to win the championship with the Nets."

"This interview is the longest one you have ever accepted. You answered a lot of questions. Do you think the audience in front of the TV will love you more because of your answers? They will think it is true. Are you different from what they imagined you to be?"

"I don't know this. No matter what they think of me, I am still me, a beginner who accidentally broke into the world of basketball. Basketball has given me happiness, and I hope I can pass this happiness on to you."

"We are happy!"

"Thank you, this is the highest compliment to me."

The exclusive interview between Teacher Zhang and Chen Xiao has ended. For many Chinese viewers in front of the TV, half an hour still left them feeling unfinished.

To be fair, after the game between the Nets and Raptors, NBA audiences across China are looking forward to all the news about Chen Xiao.

After all, the achievement of 70 wins is too great and incredible.

Only two teams in NBA history have achieved this feat.

While Yao Ming and the Heat are struggling steadily to be last in the league, Chen Xiao and the Nets have already won 70 wins and are already heading towards the NBA's best record of 72 wins. How can this not excite the Chinese audience?

Of course, Chen Xiao didn't know how inspiring his interview and the Nets' 70 wins would be in the country.

In fact, after the game against the Raptors, Chen Xiao himself is very excited now.

because!

After returning home after the game against the Raptors, Chen Xiao was so excited that he couldn't sleep. After doing sit-ups for half an hour at home, his confrontational attributes actually awakened!

personal attributes

Speed: 70+ (70)

Explosive power: 85+

Bounce: 80+

Flexible: 75+ (75)

Balance: 90

Stamina: 90

Strength: 79+ (80)

Traverse: 70+ (70)

Free throws: 70+ (70)

Layups: 70+ (70)

Near shot: 70+ (70)

CIC: 90

Two points from long range: 70+ (70)

Three points: 90

Steals: 70+ (70)

Blocked shots: 70+ (70)

Marking: 70+ (70)

Defensive rebounds: 60+ (60)

Offensive runs: 80+

Defensive run: 70+ (70)

Confrontation Skills: 65+ (65)

Evaluation: B+ (a durable player with rough skills, qualified single defense ability, excellent explosive power, outstanding mid-range shooting and three-point ability, and strong ability to resist interference when shooting.)

In addition to awakening Chen Xiao's confrontation skills, Chen Xiao's strength attribute has also been increased to 79 points. He is very close to reaching the minimum requirement of 80 points to learn Jordan's shooting movements.

With a strength of 79, combined with Chen Xiao’s current weight of 100 kilograms, Chen Xiao’s ‘internal strength’ is already very good.

Even if Chen Xiao's current confrontation skills are not worthy of such 'internal strength', even if he only uses brute force like Xu Zhu, Chen Xiao's confrontation ability at the NBA guard position is no longer at the bottom.

Of course, 60's confrontation skills are still a bit low, so in addition to improving flexibility, Chen Xiao now has to prioritize improving confrontation.

For the attribute Confrontation Skills, if you don’t have a potential card, you won’t suffer any loss even if you use precious skill points to add it directly!

Chen Xiao, who has played in the NBA for one season, is very aware of the importance of this attribute to him.

For example, if Chen Xiao's confrontation ability can match Pierce.

Then, when he catches the ball, he leans back, moves his opponent away, and then turns around and shoots a fadeaway jumper after catching the ball. That would be so picturesque!

Now that Chen Xiao is about to learn Jordan's fadeaway jump shot, he is simply invincible with the awakening of his skill attributes!

If he really had this skill, Chen Xiao would not be worried even in the playoffs, which many rookie players in this era are afraid of.

By the way, Chen Xiao, who had won 70 games in the season after beating the Raptors, couldn't sleep. Now that his confrontation skills unexpectedly awakened, Chen Xiao couldn't sleep even more.

On April 14, 2003, before the start of the game between the Nets and the Hornets, the league announced the Player of the Week for the new week.

Chen Xiao and Kidd, who led the Nets to 3 wins and 0 losses in three games last week, shared the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award without any suspense.

In the past three games, Chen Xiao has averaged 33 points per game, while Kidd has averaged 19 assists per game. Both of their statistics are very good.

After winning the Best of the Week, Chen Xiao threw the newly obtained D-level potential card directly into the confrontation skills.

Chen Xiao's confrontation skill ability and potential also increased from 65 to 70.

After Chen Xiao increased his confrontation skills to 70, the game between the Nets and the Hornets was about to begin.

At this time in Miami, Wade and Yao Ming and Wang Zhizhi had already sat in front of the TV early, preparing to watch the game between the Nets and the Hornets.

The Hornets' current record is fifth in the Eastern Conference, only one game behind the 76ers and Pacers ahead.

In other words, in theory, the Hornets can go further in this game with the Nets.

As the Nets reach 70 wins, the eyes of the United States and even the entire NBA are now focused on whether the Nets can reach 72 wins for the Bulls.

For the Nets, they must pursue 72 wins. If they can pursue it, of course they must pursue it. This is the best record in history. They have a chance to achieve it. It would be a pity to give up.

Who knows, when will it be the next time to get 70 wins?

If you don't fight for it at this time, God will not let the Nets go.

But in fact, the Nets' last two games are not easy.

The Hornets have a chance to go further, and they will also fight hard.

On the other side, the Nets' last opponent was an away game against the Spurs.

The Spurs are now competing with the Mavericks and Kings for the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference.

For the Spurs, if they can be first in the Western Conference, why should they be third in the Western Conference?

Same goes for the other three teams.

After all, the Lakers' current ranking is not clear.

The Lakers' current record is the same as the Portland Trail Blazers and Timberwolves.

If the Trail Blazers finish first in the Northwest Division and finish fourth, then the Lakers will only be sixth even if they have the same record as the Timberwolves.

Because it counts as a minor item, the Lakers are not as good as the Timberwolves.

Of course, if the Timberwolves finish first in the Northwest Division, then even if the Lakers have the same record as the Trail Blazers, the Lakers can still be fifth.

In this case, the third seed in the Western Conference is likely to KO the Lakers in the first round. Who can bear this?

Even if they are first in the Western Conference, they may play the Lakers in the second round, but the second round is always better than the first round, right?

Therefore, in the final game of the regular season between the Nets and the Spurs, the Spurs will definitely work hard.

Back to the game between the Nets and the Hornets.

The Nets are now a hot topic in the United States and even the entire NBA. Of course, Wade and Yao Ming cannot miss them.

"Chen's shots in this game were a little strange."

Watching the game between the Nets and the Hornets on TV, Chen Xiao always wanted to rely on the defensive players before taking action.

"Chen is testing his strength against?"

"But this shooting rhythm is very strange!"

The shooting rhythm of Chen Xiao and the Hornets in this game is indeed a bit strange.

Chen Xiao, who had been very straightforward in every shot before, was not so straightforward in this game.

So much so that some in the audience at the Continental Center were whispering.

After practicing his own confrontation, Chen Xiao would definitely not be willing to give it a try if he didn't.

However, you will die if you try!

"Wonderboy's shooting percentages have been very high before!"

"After I move Baron Davis a little further this time, I will definitely be able to get in!"

Bang bang!

The Nets fans on the sidelines exploded instantly.

Can such a shot not go in?

Is it sure that the person wearing Nets No. 7 in this game is Chen Xiao, not Richard Jefferson? !

It has to be said that after Chen Xiao's confrontation increased in this game, his shooting rhythm was somewhat nondescript.

94 to 87, the Nets finally won this game.

But in the first half of this game, the Nets scored 38 points.

Of course, the Nets' poor offensive performance in this game is certainly not entirely Chen Xiao's fault.

However, Chen Xiao's problem is definitely the biggest, and that's right.

In this game, Chen Xiao made 10 of 24 goals and scored 23 points. This efficiency is quite ordinary.

In short, after the game between the Spurs and the Hornets, many people felt that the Nets seemed to be under tremendous pressure and some were about to collapse.

Even Popovich and the Spurs players in front of the TV thought so.

"The Nets were already having difficulties in the second half, and they shouldn't pursue the Bulls' record now."

Duncan thinks so.

Isn't he good at pursuing the best record in history and solving the problems raised by the Boston Celtics?

Of course, it's different from other Spurs players staring at the entire Nets team.

At this moment, Bowen only had Chen Xiao in his eyes...

"71 wins and 10 losses? The next best record in history?"

Bowen feels...

"Next time, I want you to be extremely happy and miserable!"

Bowen decided that he would take revenge!

I don’t want him to be popular even in three years!

ps: I wish everyone all the best in the new year, and may the Year of the Ox run smoothly!