NBA: In what era, still playing traditional basketball

Chapter 84

January 19, US time.

After a December victory over the Chicago Bulls.

The Celtics team seemed to put down their taut strings.

In the last half month or so, the game has been more relaxed.

However, it still achieved a 6-1 record.

With half of the season already played.

With a 38-3 record, it ranked first in the league.

38-3 is the history of the NBA.

In the first half of the season, the best record in history in 41 games,

That record surpassed the Chicago Bulls' 37-4 record at the same time last year.

This also triggered a new topic in the media.

"Do the Celtics have a chance to break the Bulls' all-time best record of 72-10 this season!"

Proponents believe.

The Celtics surpassed last year's Bulls in the same period, and Yers beat Jordan in a head-to-head meeting.

This shows that under the leadership of Yes, the strength of this Celtic is definitely not weaker than last year's bull.

As long as there are no injuries, they have every chance of making history.

But there are also good reasons for the naysayers.

That's when last season's Bulls had a bunch of bench bandits.

This keeps them in good shape for a long season.

And the Celtics' starters were good.

However, the bench was thin and the team relied too much on Yes on the offensive end.

Once Yes's form declines, or reduces his playing time at the end of the season in preparation for the playoffs.

Then there is likely to be a losing streak.

But whether the Celtics can do it or not.

After the Bulls set their all-time regular season record last year.

Just one year later, new teams have challenged the record.

It still excites countless fans!

And just when the discussion on this topic is in full swing.

The NBA also announced the results of the 1997 Cleveland All-Star Weekend on the same day.

The original "550" was the time of the first round of voting.

Yes was far ahead in the number of votes and became the first round of votes.

And after beating Jordan.

His popularity is even more impressive.

In the following rounds of voting, the gap between the players and the latter players widened.

Now, there is not much suspense about who the ticket king is.

That's what fans want to know the most.

How many total votes will Yes really reach?

Will it make NBA history again!

The NBA side didn't let the suspense last long.

In four rounds of All-Star voting, Yes received 4.79 million All-Star votes.

Not only became the first player in NBA history to break 2 million votes.

It became the first to exceed 300 votes!

The first player to break 4 million votes!

Last year, Grant Hill became the top ticket with just 1.35 million votes.

And this year's Yes directly raised this data to more than 4 million votes!

It is worth mentioning that Jordan with 234 votes.

He became only the second player in history to vote more than 2 million votes.

According to the original history.

This year was supposed to be after Jordan regained the championship.

Return to the year of All-Star tickets.

It is a pity that the variable of Yes appeared.

Let Jordan completely become the background board.

4.79 million votes, which is twice as many as Jordan!

Let countless media exclaim: "The NBA has a new national idol!" "

In addition to the support of local fans in the United States, Yes was able to obtain such a high number of votes.

Naturally, it is also inseparable from the efforts of the fans of the Dragon Country.

In the era when the Internet was not developed, they relied on long-distance phone calls and sending letters to vote.

It shows the country's unparalleled passion for basketball.

Except for Yes, which ranked first with 4.79 million.

Michael Jordan ranked second with 2.34 million votes.

No. 3 was last year's winner Grant Hill, who received 1.89 million votes.

This year's fans are far more enthusiastic about All-Stars than last year.

All-Star set new highs for votes in each position

In addition to the return of the king because of Jordan's victory.

The birth of Yes has also made more and more people pay attention to basketball.

The entire NBA ratings are booming.

Let President David Stern smile.

In this regard, the eastern and western all-star starters have also been released.

On the western side, the starting five are:

Point guard: John Stockton.

Shooting guard: Gary Payton.

Small forward: Charles Barkley.

Power forward: Carl Malone.

Centre: Hakim Olajuwon.

On the bench were: Camp the Rain Man, O'Neal the Shark, Garnett the Wolf King and others.

The starting five on the eastern side are:

Point guard: Jason Kidd.

Shooting guard: Michael Jordan.

Small forward: Grant Hill.

Power forward: Scottie Pippen.

Center: Yes.

On the bench were: Gorilla Ewing, Anfini-Hardaway, Reggie Miller, Rodman, Morning and others

It is worth mentioning that in the original history, Kidd was traded by the Suns this season due to locker room farce,

As a result, he did not play well and was not selected as an All-Star.

But this year, playing next to Yes, his popularity among fans skyrocketed.

Plus the bonus of the first record in the league.

This allowed Kidd to overtake Anfini Hardaway in the voting to become the second in the Eastern Conference backfield.

Not only was he selected as an All-Star, but he became a starter for the first time in his career.

And Iverson, although due to his gorgeous style, ranked 4th in the Eastern Conference backfield in the fan voting session

But because the substitutes are selected by coaches across the league.

As a young man, he was too lone wolf to play and clearly failed to conquer the demanding coaching staff.

In the end, he missed out on his first career All-Star.

In addition to the All-Stars, the NBA also announced the list of three major challenges.

Originally, NBA cut Stern wanted to invite all of Yers to participate.

Be a busy man in the All-Star Game.

But Yes finally refused, choosing only to participate in the dunk contest.

The main reason is that the skill contest and the three-point contest of this era do not attract much attention.

It's not interesting for a center to participate.

When it comes to three points, he is the top of the league.

But in addition to shooting accurately, the three-point contest must also shoot fast.

Yes knew his situation.

The staying power in terms of projection is too strong.

He really can't do it faster than anyone who shoots.

As for the dunk contest, after going through the system rewards.

Yes has reached full level of bounce, and he really wants to find a chance to try the fancy dunk.

And he has countless creative actions from the future in his mind.

Even if it's not as difficult, it's just through creativity.

Yes also didn't think anyone could beat him.

So it's good to go and have a play.

......

When Yes became an All-Star ticket leader.

The major media are even more completely crazy, and Yes has once again become the top of the media.

ESPN: "The same period surpassed last year's Bulls, defeated Jordan head-to-head, All-Star voting as the voting leader, has the NBA ushered in a new king!" "

T.NT: "The first NBA ticket winner in history from the Dragon Kingdom, Yes has brought a huge global influence to the NBA League!" "

ABC Radio: "The surprises that Yees brought to this league continue, and this year's All-Star Game is expected to be the highest-rated All-Star in history!" "

Boston Herald: "It's time to discuss whether Yes is the first man in the league and Jordan will abdicate to give way to the throne!" "

The All-Star ticket winner illustrates Yees' popularity at the top of the NBA today.

Leading the Celtics to 38-3 is a testament to the NBA's top team leadership.

Add the two together, and count the previous head-on knockout against the Bulls and defeating Jordan.

Yes was fueled by the media.

Has faintly ascended the throne and won the first person in the alliance. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）

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Seattle, United States.

KeyBank Stadium!

"Sean, I didn't expect that less than a year has passed, and A has ushered in earth-shaking changes."

"Yes, this kid is actually more popular than Michael"

"The Celtics' surging presence could make it difficult for the Bulls to get out of the East."

"You said that Yes's strength will not really be stronger than Michael, right?"

Gary Payton while dribbling.

While talking with Camp the Rain Man about the hot all-league rookie - Yes.

As a team that played 6 games against the Bulls in the Finals last year.

Payton and Kemp know best how strong last year's 72-10 bull really was.

Although they won two games by luck, they were pressed and beaten almost the entire time during the game.

The desperation of not seeing victory impressed them.

So this year's Celtics, the half-season record surpassed the Bulls in the same period last year.

Yes even defeated Jordan head-on.

Payton was shocked.

Are the Celtics really better than last year's all-time bull?

To be stronger?

"Bang!!"

Kemp casually smashed the basketball in his hand behind the basket.

Wiping the sweat on his forehead, he said to Peyton: "What is Yes's strength, we will try it ourselves." "

"Wasn't the last game before the All-Star against the Celtics?"

"I'll use my toughness and give him some color."

"If we beat this guy, it will be an indirect revenge for losing last year's finals!"

Hearing the words of Camp the Rain Man, Payton also laughed.

The Bulls lost to the Celtics.

Jordan lost to Yes.

If only the Supersonics could defeat the Celts.

That's about the same as beating Jordan yourself, right?

Although many of the most powerful players in the league lost at the feet of Yees.

But Kemp and Payton don't feel like they're going to repeat the same mistakes.

The SuperSonics team reached the Finals last year because of the team's unity and tough play.

Along the way, they have defeated many teams that are stronger than them.

So they won't be careless about playing against the Celtics.

When used to the supersonic speed of the dog.

Will definitely put out the best form to face this game against the Celtics.

...

U.S. Time.

February 4.

The last game before the start of the NBA star weekend 0....

Seattle Supersonics, ranked second in the West.

With an unbeatable winning streak of 8, visit North Shore Garden Arena.

Today they will take on the Boston Celtics in this arena!

Last season, so to speak, was a bumper year for the Supersonics.

In addition to returning to the grand finals stage after many years.

Gary Payton became only the fifth defender in history to win the DPOY award.

Another core, Rain Man Kemp, is also a member of the All-Defensive Team multiple times.

Supersonic is a real defensive brigade.

In the last year, their bag tactics even made Jordan extremely embarrassed.

They have abundant defensive resources.

Under the tutelage of head coach George Carr, he has excellent discipline.

In this season, it is the first place in the league's defense list.

And today, they are visiting North Shore Garden Arena with an 8-game winning streak.

It's not for vacation.

Instead, try Yes, the super rookie who beat Jordan.

Can it give them the feeling of despair when they faced the Bulls in the Finals last year?

............

"Yes is the most incredible player this season and we don't treat him like a rookie!"

In the pre-match interview, Kemp first complimented Yes.

But apparently this is a desire to raise first: "But the SuperSonics are the strongest defensive team in the league this season!" "

"Maybe I can't limit Yes alone, but with the efforts of the whole team, he wants to exceed 30 points each this night!"

Although he was confident of winning today's game, Kemp did not dare to talk too much.

After all, Yes's scoring ability is there.

So as long as he can be limited to 30 points, in Kemp's view, victory belongs to the supersonics.

"By the way, I heard that Yes will participate in this year's All-Star Slam Dunk Contest?"

"It just so happens that I'm also a dunker, maybe in a while, I can teach him some beautiful dunk moves!"

Kemp showed a hint of a smile: "Of course, my demonstration method may be more brutal." "

As a famous buckle general of this era.

Kemp's dunk though doesn't have Jordan's elegance.

No gliding by Dr. J.

Without Drexler's wonderfulness.

But his dunks are powerful, passionate.

Nicknamed the black lightning in the air by fans!

In Kemp's plan, he will definitely send a few violent buckles on Yes's head.

"Fans of North Shore Garden Arena, get ready to pray for Yes."

Peyton was in front of the camera, and a trash rap came out of his mouth like a machine gun.

"The young man's road to the top will be stopped by us today!"

"Sean and my defense will behead him!"

In addition to his strong defensive ability, Payton is also a famous trash talk king in the league.

He can often rely on trash talk to break the mentality of his opponents.

Today, Freesty1 showed a piece of trash talk, and it came to a mental blow before the game!

............

"Boss, Gary Payton is really powerful!"

On the other hand, Bruce Bowen was clearly interested in Payton during the warm-up.

He realized that defense was more than just a 2.1 hand and foot technique.

With the mouth, it turns out that it can also exert influence on the field.

Of course, the behavior of RAP before the game is really silly in Bowen's opinion.

It's a basketball game, not a singing game.

"But he and Sean Kemp also deserve to fight the boss you?"

"I'll see me and Big Ben entertain them well!"

Bowen said with a cruel smile.

After ending his ban with Big Ben, he became more confident that he would stand in the NBA.

Maybe his basketball skills are average, but Bowen has been learning the ability to engage with people's mentality.

Basketball has never been more than one way to play!

Ye Si looked at Bowen's fierce look, shook his head with a smile and said: "Bruce, it's an all-star soon, today you still have to keep a low profile." "

"I don't want to give the Celtics any negative press at this time."

On the side, the big book said humbly: "Don't worry, boss, we gentlemen don't move their hands today!" "

"Trash talk, it's not just Gary Payton who can spray!"

Due to being banned for too many games, Big Ben was also a little afraid.

So in the past month, I have practiced my trash talk skills.

Engage in a human mentality, he is professional!

............

A simple warm-up for both sides ends.

The starters are divided on both sides of the court.

On the Celtics' side, the starters are: Kidd + Dell Curry + Bowen + Ben + S.

It is worth mentioning that Bowen was trusted by Bird due to his excellent defensive ability and was put in the starting XI not long ago.

There is Yes's offensive ability as a guarantee.