I’m Really Playing Basketball

The Olympic Indoor Pavilion at the Olympic Sports Complex in Marosi, a suburb in northern Athens.

Seeing the jubilant stadium with the national anthem playing loudly, Li Yuanwei, the director of the Basketball Management Center, couldn't help but burst into tears.

This moment is a moment worth remembering for a lifetime for any Chinese basketball player.

Not only Chinese basketball people, but the entire Chinese people will always remember this incredible moment.

China's national anthem was played over the Olympics by the boys of the men's basketball team. This is a dream that generations of Chinese basketball players have never dared to dream of!

But now, it has been completed by these young men!

At this moment, Li Yuanwei felt that his basketball career was really perfect.

Just like the Chinese men's basketball players with gold medals hanging around their necks on the court at this time, perfect!

At this moment, all basketball players who participated in this great journey of the Chinese men's basketball team will feel the feeling of a perfect career.

Li Yuanwei is like this, Teacher Zhang Lili is like this, Xiao Su is like this, everyone is like this.

Of course, this is especially true for the Chinese players after the awards were given.

"Champion! Champion! Champion! Hahahaha, now we are the Olympic men's basketball champions!"

In the center of the court, even with the gold medal hanging around their necks, many Chinese players still find it incredible.

They were so focused in this final that they could no longer concentrate at this moment.

Especially the young player Yi Jianlian of the Chinese team.

At this time, the young rookie of the Jazz looked at the Olympic gold medal in his hand. He even felt that his hand holding the gold medal was trembling.

In this Olympics, he is the youngest player on the team. In front of a bunch of big brothers, he is just a junior. Let’s put it this way, the Olympic champions this time are entirely Brother Chen, Brother Yao, Brother Wang, Brother Bage, Brother Hu and the others got it behind his back.

His contribution in this Olympics is really very limited, especially at critical moments.

Therefore, looking at the Olympic gold medal in his hand, Yi Jianlian was excited and trembling, but at the same time he felt ashamed.

He felt like he was a dragster.

If you replace yourself with someone else, maybe it won't be so difficult for the Chinese team to play Argentina in the final, right?

"Ah Lian, do you think you are not worthy of this gold medal?"

After receiving the award, he saw his teammates scattering and frantically grabbing souvenirs from the game. Hu Weidong was also planning to grab them, but he saw Yi Jianlian standing there silently with a look of shame. , Hu Weidong stopped.

"Ah Lian, it is us who are accompanying Xiao Chen and Dayao and leading you forward now, and in the future, it will be you who are accompanying Xiao Chen and Dayao and leading Chinese basketball forward."

Brother Hu looked at Ah Lian's surprised expression and smiled and continued: "A Lian, try to become the third pillar of Chinese basketball standing side by side with them."

After Brother Hu finished speaking, he walked towards the crowd, leaving Ah Lian alone and shocked.

At this time, the little pig who was still stuck in the crowd in front had rushed back with a laugh.

"Hahahaha, I got it, Ah Lian, I got it!"

"Ah Lian, this is for Brother Chen, and this is for you. Brother Chen has gone somewhere, why are you so shy? Wasn't it good before?"

Looking at the part of the basketball net that had been cut off in his hand, Ah Lian was stunned for a moment and then held it tightly in his hand: "Thank you."

There are 12 players in the Chinese team, and there are only two Nets in this game, which is of course not enough points.

So Bago didn't stop doing anything and directly dismantled the basket.

Seeing Bago like this, Dayao couldn't bear it. Of course, he contracted the other basket himself.

Net boys point out that the basket belongs to the big guys. I don’t know where Chen Xiao is. The biggest guys in the Chinese team are of course Hu Ge, Wang Ge, Dayao and Ba Ge. Hu Ge is a step late, and Wang Ge is still there. I feel that I am in the stage of committing crimes and making meritorious services. Now I am changing my mind and working hard for the country, and I don’t want to rob.

The two baskets that the staff removed were snatched away by Dayao and Bago.

Looking at the basket in their hands, Dayao and Bago were so happy.

Even when Chen Xiao finally came back, the two of them didn't forget to show off in front of Chen Xiao.

But after the show, the two of them discovered the familiar basketball in Chen Xiao's hand.

"Xiao Chen, is this the game ball?!"

"Didn't the game ball be taken away by the officials?!"

Dayao and Bago were shocked.

This is indeed a match ball, and it will indeed be recycled by the official. After all, the official also has a collection room.

The ball used by China to win the Olympic men's basketball championship for the first time is of great historical significance not only to Chinese basketball, but also to Chinese players and world basketball.

Therefore, when Chinese players were buying souvenirs, they never thought of buying game balls.

Bago and Dayao really didn't expect that Chen Xiao would get such a precious game ball in this game.

Indeed, the value of the ball used in tonight's game is indeed extremely high, but it is not impossible to exchange it for it.

The jersey Chen Xiao tore off in this game is also extremely valuable.

Not long after the game ended, the scene of Chen Xiao roaring, tearing off his jersey and kissing the national flag had already spread around the world.

Well, Chen Xiao used half of his jersey for this game in exchange for this game ball from the official.

Well, I exchanged the side with the hook on the right side of the jersey, and the side with the flag on the left side, which of course should be treasured.

As we all know, Chen Xiao has a collecting habit.

So after getting the game ball, Chen Xiao directly contacted Manu and went to the Argentine locker room to ask Manu and other Argentine players to sign the ball.

The price, of course, was to exchange the original shorts for this game.

Well, Manu is so shameless. We are such a good friend, and he asks you to sign autographs, but he actually wants to pay you.

However, Chen Xiao's shorts were replaced by Manu's jersey, which was not a loss.

I don’t know if Manu is asking for reward from me, or is taking the opportunity to give him the jersey.

By the way, Manu, this guy with long flowing hair, is always so arrogant. Who knows what he is thinking.

Anyone who wants to be an idol in the NBA has something wrong with their brains.

Maybe when Manu's handsome long flowing hair is gone, he can put down his idol airs.

In short, after listening to Chen Xiao's narration and looking at Chen Xiao's pile of trophies, Dayao and Bago, who originally wanted to show off, looked at the basket they held in their hands like treasures, and instantly felt less fragrant. .

Xiao Chen is really good at doing business.

If I had known this, we would have torn our jerseys apart at the end of the game.

I want this complete jersey to be used for something!

At this time, Dayao and Bago instantly regretted it.

Well, if these two people knew that the front page headlines of the People's Daily and major media around the world today were the scene of Chen Xiao tearing up his jersey and kissing the national flag on the jersey, they would probably be even more envious.

By the way, this scene was not designed by Chen Xiao. It was simply inspired by his feelings. He was really excited at that time. At that time, he really wanted to kiss the national flag to express the excitement in his heart. And around him, the people closest to him were The flag is the one on the left side of the jersey he is wearing.

If it's on the right side, there's no need to tear it, but on the left side, it's soaked with sweat and it's hard to pull it over. In this case, I might as well just tear it off!

Then this inspired scene became a classic in the Chinese sports world and the world sports world.

It's a bit like North Korean player Jung Dae-se's heartfelt cry in the Football World Cup that shocked the world.

Chen Xiao's passionate kiss also shocked the world, and Chen Xiao was much more handsome and famous than Zheng Dashi, so the shock was even greater.

On August 29, Liu Xiang won the game, the women's volleyball team returned to glory, and Chen Xiao and the Chinese men's basketball team shined in the world. This day completely ignited the pride in the hearts of the Chinese people.

As a result, the diary of Zhu Fangyu written by Xiaozhu on the Internet aroused the attention of the entire Chinese netizens, no, the entire China, once it was posted.

Many domestic media and TV reports also watched Zhu Fangyu's diary written by Xiaozhu during the Olympics to understand the current situation of the Chinese men's basketball team.

I have to say that Xiaozhu really has a literary heart, and his writing style is really amazing.

From the end of the Four Nations Games on July 16 to the end of the Olympic Games on August 29, Xiaozhu wrote a total of 14 articles, and none of them were the same.

In short, for China now, any bit of information can ignite everyone's enthusiasm.

Of course, Chen Xiao didn't know about this.

Because Chen Xiao and the Chinese men's basketball players cannot return home immediately after winning the championship in Athens and need to attend the closing meeting of the Olympic Games at 22:00 on August 29, Greek time, Chen Xiao is still the flag bearer of the Chinese delegation.

However, although I don't know how crazy it is in China right now, Chen Xiao can still feel the enthusiasm from all over the world in Greece.

By the way, many interesting things happened in this Olympics that people in China don’t know about.

For example, after the Chinese team defeated the American team in the quarterfinals, many people didn't know that NBA commissioner David Stern, who was present at the scene, cursed the American national curse. This national curse meant that the American team was 10 points behind the Chinese team. He cursed when the score was divided. Well, the president felt that the American team was too far behind by ten points. He really didn't know that the American team lost by 32 points in the end.

The president supports the rise of basketball strength in various countries, and also supports the United States team's loss to change the world's attention to the NBA. However... this loss is too much, and it will also hurt the NBA, which will shake the sacred status of NBA players.

So after the U.S. team lost by 32 points, David Stern said feebly to the reporter next to him after a moment of silence: "Please don't mention the Dream Team again in the future."

When the American team completely lost to the Chinese team 76-108, any talk about basketball's "dream team" in the world will cease to exist.

This is not what Uncle Qiao said to Chen Xiao, but it was also what NBA President David Stern blocked the shot.

At the same time, when Larry Brown performed so poorly in this Olympics, was reviled by the United States, alienated from his family, and even ended his career, do you think he still has a "filial son" by his side? Will anyone else speak up for him?

Yes, there is, and you may not have thought of this person. This person is willing to continue to speak for Larry Brown even when he is so desperate, and is a dutiful son to Larry Brown. He has always been considered to have a great relationship with Larry Brown. Conflicted Allen Iverson.

At the press conference after the loss to the Chinese team, the vice-captain of the U.S. team, Everson, expressed that he was convinced of the loss. He believed that the performance of Chen Xiao and the Chinese team was almost perfect. At the same time, he also tactfully criticized those who did not An NBA superstar who is willing to play for the country.

Well, at this time Iverson didn't know that his teammates had rebelled in the locker room behind him.

After knowing that, and also knowing that Larry Brown had lost power, Iverson did not back down, and even defended Larry Brown even more strongly. Iverson then pointed the finger at those former national team teammates who were unwilling to play for the United States: "As a player who is eligible to play in the NBA, you should understand the contribution your country has made for you and your family. What an honor it is to be selected and represent the national team, and you because The selfishness in my heart, giving up, is even worse than Larry.”

Although Iverson did not directly name him, his meaning is very clear. Those who find various excuses to temporarily withdraw from the national team after being selected should blame themselves for their actions. They lack a sufficient sense of national honor. He is also responsible for the failure of Dream Team 6.

When the US team competed in the American qualifiers, the team at that time also included a large number of superstars such as Kobe, Malone, McGrady, Carter, Kidd, etc. However, when they heard about the potential terrorist threat in Athens, they all refused with various excuses. Serve the country.

Under necessity, Larry Brown could only select a group of young players to go to Athens in a short period of time, which also laid the groundwork for today's defeat.

By the way, forget it about Malone, he has retired after all, but Kobe, Tracy McGrady, Carter and Key...

Well, in addition to that, the first Dream Six team also included Ray Allen and Xiao Ou.

If all these people are here, it will be really difficult for Dream Team 6 to lose.

That's why Iverson was so confident when he defended Larry Brown.

Larry Brown has the blame, and you deserters have half the blame too!

For a time, Boss Ke and Boss Key were really beaten by Iverson.

To be honest, seeing Iverson doing his duty to help him with one against ten thousand, does Larry Brown, who originally abandoned Iverson and the 76ers because of the Pistons, feel regretful now?

To be honest, no one knows whether Larry Brown regrets it or not.

But Iverson almost opened fire on the most "powerful" superstars in the NBA for Larry Brown. It definitely allowed people to see what the real Iverson was.

Well, this behavior is really Iverson.

In short, because of the failure of the Dream Six team and the rise of the Chinese team, a lot of interesting things happened in Athens and Greece this time.

While Chen Xiao and the Chinese men's basketball team were staying in Athens, the official website of the Olympic Games announced the MVP candidates for this Olympic men's basketball game.

In the end, Chen Xiao defeated his teammate Yao Ming and his opponent Ginobili and won the MVP of this Olympic men's basketball game.

In this Olympics, Chen Xiao deserved to win the MVP. While leading the team to win the championship, his statistics were also quite terrifying, averaging 32 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2 blocks per game. Chen Xiao also became the Olympic men's basketball player. The first player in the history of the game to average 30+ per game and lead his team to the championship.

At the same time, Chen Xiao is also the scoring and assist leader in this Olympics.

While winning the MVP, the official Olympic website announced the best lineup for the Olympic basketball game. Due to the poor performance of Mengliu, there is no American player in the men's team's best lineup.

Scola, No. 11 of the Argentine men's basketball team, Spanish star Pau Gasol, Ginobili of the Argentine team, Yao Ming of the Chinese team, and Li Nan and Wang Zhizhi are the best lineups for this Olympic men's basketball competition.

You read that right, there are no players from the US team and there is no Chen Xiao. At the same time, this best team does not distinguish specific positions. There are still six people. Because a best substitute has been added, Brother Wang was selected as a substitute. .

In history, the official best lineup of the 2004 Olympic Games is so weird. The official best lineup in history is Scola, Gasol, Italian player Jalanda, Argentine player Herman, and Argentine player Ruben Waugh. Erkovski and Argentina No. 6 Sanchez.

Argentina has four plus Italy and Spain, but MVP Ginobili is missing...

In other words, the MVP of the men's basketball team in this Olympic Games will not participate in the selection of the best team.

This is so weird.

To be honest, Chen Xiao has never seen such a weird selection!

When Chen Xiao saw that he won the MVP, he was shocked that he was not included in the best team.

Is this the legendary cake sharing?

Anyway, Chen Xiao really doesn’t understand the official thinking of the Olympic Games. By the way, the women’s basketball team also has six best lineups and no MVP...

This made Chen Xiao feel a little uncomfortable.

If MVP doesn't make the All-NBA team, he can't say it yet. After all, everyone doesn't know that he has a system, and his system attaches great importance to honor.

So even if he complains, he will probably be despised by Dayao and the others: "Xiao Chen, you are already the MVP, why are you competing with us for the best lineup?"

Therefore, Chen Xiao was really dumbfounded by the somewhat idiotic operation of the Olympic officials this time.

However, soon, the NBA's official website listed the men's best basketball team for the Athens Olympics in the most eye-catching position.

The five generals in the starting lineup are shared by players in five positions from four countries.

Chen Xiao took the starting guard position without hesitation and was the youngest player among the starting five.

The other four players are China's Yao Ming, Spain's Gasol, Lithuania's Jeskovicius and Argentina's Manu Ginobili.

The best lineup on the NBA official website is much more reasonable than the official one on the Olympic Games.

But the key is, do you want the NBA to select my best team for the Olympics?

So of course the NBA's best team for the Olympics does not count.

By the way, the best team that Yao Ming won in history is the official best team selected by the NBA, not the official best team of the Olympic Games.

Because the influence of the NBA is too great, and the official best lineup of the Olympic Games is too annoying, so "fans are forcing the official to death". Everyone only knows the best lineup of the Olympic Games selected by the NBA, not the official best lineup. line-up.

In short, Chen Xiao was really defeated by the official amateur of the Olympic Games, and it was really his grandma’s fault!

However, you only need to think about it for a moment to understand. After all, the Olympic Games is a comprehensive sports event. Although the level is high, it may not be as professional as the CBA...

So, don’t compete with the Olympic officials. This time the Olympic MVP is not as good as choosing the best team. The next 2008 Olympics, the MVP will be canceled for you. Well, that’s right, there is no official MVP in the 2008 BJ Olympics. Yes, FIBA ​​is so willful in awarding awards at Olympic basketball games.

Don't tell Chen Xiao beforehand, for fear that he might not be able to bear it.

Although he was not selected for the best team of the Olympic Games, Chen Xiao still gained a lot in this Olympic Games, because the Olympic Games is an A-level competition, and the MVP allowed him to gain an A-level potential card. Winning the championship will also reward you with an A-level potential card, plus the first scoring champion and assist leader in an A-level game, 5 scoring experience cards and 5 assist experience cards, as well as an A-level Olympic competition. 5 skill points awarded to the champion.

In this Olympics, Chen Xiao also had a big hit.

Name: Chen Xiao

Age: 21

Height: 2 meters

Wingspan: 2.21 meters

Weight: 110kg

Height and arm span cards: several

Occupation: Basketball player

Professional level: LV43 (116000/130000)

Career points remaining: 8

Basketball experience: 69500

Basketball skills: Jordan-style fadeaway jump shot, rampage, God’s eye

Props: 2 A-level potential cards, 3 D-level potential cards, 8 scoring experience cards (official competition), 8 assist experience cards, hidden training props.

The reserves that were once dry are now slowly filling up again.

It’s quite refreshing to see. By the way, the two missing D-level potential cards were added by Chen Xiao to the dunk attribute that was just awakened some time ago.

At 21:15 pm on August 29th, Greek time, and 2:15am on August 30th, BJ time, the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympic Games begins.

The closing night was a beautiful and peaceful full moon night. A costumed carnival dance became the last farewell to the Olympic Games.

250,000 colored balls decorate the fiery main stadium, and colorful fireworks will light up half of the night sky in Athens.

Olympians and sports fans from all over the world gathered together to dance. This is a grand event for people on earth and a carnival for the whole world.

At the athletes' appearance ceremony, Chen Xiao held the Chinese flag and walked at the forefront alongside the Greek flag bearer.

Behind them are Yao Ming and Ye Li holding hands.

At 3:23 a.m. on August 30, BJ time, International Olympic Committee President Rogge officially announced: "The 28th Olympic Games is closed. I invite everyone to visit BJ in four years."

At 3:27, the Chinese flag was raised in the stadium.

Later, Athens Mayor Bakoyannis walked into the Olympic Sports Center holding the Olympic flag. Bakoyannis handed the flag to Rogge.

At 3:30, Rogge handed the flag to Mayor Wang of BJ City.

Seeing Mayor Wang waving the Olympic flag, Chen Xiao and Yao Ming both knew that this was their new journey.

To the sound of a child's solo performance of "Jasmine", Chen Xiao and Yao Ming's imagination flew back to China from Greece.

At the last moment, several Greek boys and girls walked toward the crowd holding lanterns lit with the sacred fire.

At 3:48, the Olympic flame in Athens was slowly extinguished.

The Athens Olympics are over.

The next stop is BJ.

"Xiao Chen, let's keep going!"

The hand that was holding Ye Li just now was placed on Chen Xiao's shoulder.

Ye Li next to her looked at these two tall boys with admiration on her face.

In the light, Chen Xiao, Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, Battelle, Hu Weidong, Yi Jianlian...their faces were shining with the light of hope.

They are all heroes.

ps: Historically, the game ball in this game was taken away by Manu in exchange for his jersey, but soon the game ball disappeared. The basketball returned by Ginobili was placed in his hotel room. , when he went out to celebrate, when he came back, the basketball was gone. What was left like money, computers, cameras, these precious items were all there. Only the basketball was missing, and there were no signs of disassembly on the door. , the room was not disturbed, and the thief seemed to know where the basketball was hidden. Guess who this thief is?