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In Christmas, an important festival in the West, the NBA will naturally not let go of business opportunities. Every year, David Stern arranges several eye-catching heavyweight matches during the Christmas period, and broadcasts them live across the United States on Christmas Day. This is the Christmas game that the NBA has every year!

Of course, not all teams are eligible to participate in the Christmas game. First of all, you must have enough topicality, and secondly, your team must also have strong strength. Otherwise, how can it be called a blockbuster duel?

For example, the highlight of this year's Christmas War, the Miami Heat led by "Little Emperor" James played against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers led by Kobe Bryant. The 23VS24 gimmick alliance has been hyped for several years, but it has never really been realized. This year, James joined the Heat, and the VS24 situation may not necessarily become a reality.

And Kobe and James, the Lakers and the Heat. The topicality of these two people and the two teams is definitely at the top of the league rankings! Teams participating in the Christmas game must meet such standards in order to be selected.

Therefore, the Dallas Mavericks, who now have the best record in the league, are happy and relaxed. Because no one expected them to be such a good team before the start of the season. No one is optimistic about the Mavericks, even Stern is not optimistic about the commercial value of this team. Although Yiyang's joining has given the low-key Dallas Mavericks a lot to discuss. But that wasn't enough of a reason for the Mavericks to be in the Christmas game before the season started.

If David Stern could know the current situation in advance, he would definitely let the Mavericks join the Christmas game. It's a pity that before that, no one was optimistic about them

The team that should most participate in the Christmas game did not appear on the list of the Christmas game. There is no doubt that many fans are very disappointed by this. If the battle between the Nuggets and the Thunder is replaced by the Mavericks against the Spurs, the ratings may be higher than Stern imagined.

For the fans, it was a loss for the Mavericks not to play in the Christmas game. But for the Mavericks players, this is a treat.

No one wants to be at work on Christmas Day, and being able to have the holidays off is a lot better than participating in some goddamn Christmas fight.

The Christmas game is just a cash cow for the league, and winning the Christmas game does not mean that your team will have smooth sailing in the future.

Although the Mavericks have no games to play these days, the team's regular training will continue as usual.

On February 24th, Christmas Eve, the team only practiced in the morning, and the official holiday began in the afternoon. And tomorrow's Christmas, Cuban will speak in person, from players to coaches, even training can save a day. Added up, the players got a day and a half of vacation.

After all, Christmas is the most important holiday in the West.

? Equivalent to the Chinese New Year. ??The strong festive atmosphere permeates the city of Dallas. A giant Christmas tree with a height of more than ten meters has even been erected in front of the shopping mall in the city center.

Under the strong festive atmosphere of the whole city, no one wants to reunite with their families. Cuban also knows that it is difficult for millionaires who get little rest during the regular season to spend time with their families. So a day and a half without training is a benefit given to everyone by Cuban, the boss.

Cuban is a humane boss. Of course, his humaneness is not just as simple as a vacation.

On the morning of the 24th, when the players arrived at the American Airlines Center arena, they all found that the entire arena was covered with Christmas decorations. There is even a big Christmas tree standing at the entrance of the arena.

And when Yiyang walked into the locker room and opened his own locker, he was even more pleasantly surprised.

In each locker, there is a small gift prepared by Cuban for the players.

Seeing Yiyang's surprised expression, Nowitzki smiled. Nowitzki doesn't know about other teams, but in the Mavericks, this is something that happens every Christmas.

"Not just the players, but all the staff. Gifts from the coaches will be placed directly in the office, and even the cleaners will find beautifully wrapped boxes in their lounges."

Hearing what Nowitzki said, it seems that this is still the tradition of the Mavericks.

Although the gift is very simple, when you open the box, there is usually only a greeting card and some different knickknacks, which are not worth much. But the boss's kindness still makes everyone, even multi-millionaires like Nowitzki, feel warm in their hearts.

"By the way, we made an agreement a month ago. Tomorrow night, come to my house for dinner and bring your mother with you." Nowitzki raised his eyebrows at Yiyang after saying that. "I also prepared Christmas presents for you and your mother."

"Don't worry Dirk, I won't be late." Yiyang smiled at the German, since he and his mother were the only ones at home anyway. Taking advantage of the festival, it's better to take mother to a crowded place.

After the training in the morning, everyone went back to their respective homes. Everyone has a lot to prepare for Christmas. This feeling is similar to preparing New Year's goods in China.

At this time, Dallas is already covered with snow. When Yiyang opened his mouth to speak and breathe, there was already obvious white air coming out. Even in Dallas, the temperature is starting to cool down, and the feeling of the end of the year is getting stronger.

Yiyang was driving his Ford pickup and was about to go home, but at the exit of the parking lot, he saw a little boy waving at his car.

Although the visitor wore a black woolen hat and shrank his neck into his old cotton coat that didn't look warm. But Yiyang still recognized him at a glance, this kid seems to have grown taller again.

"Hello, Moody, Merry Christmas, what can I do for you?" Yiyang stopped the car, rolled down the window, and greeted Mudiay.

"Merry Christmas..." Mudiay's shabby cotton coat was thickly wrapped around his body, but the guy didn't feel bloated in the slightest. Yiyang smiled, he really has an enviable body.

"Well... sir, if you are free tomorrow night... my mother would like to invite you to dinner at home." Mudiay hesitated, obviously this guy was a little nervous in front of Yiyang.

"Get in the car first, Moody, it's cold outside." Yiyang said, beckoning to Mudiay, who obediently opened the door and got into the car.

"Why didn't you call and tell me earlier? Didn't I leave a private number for you?" While driving, Yiyang was talking to the strong black guy beside him.

"My mother said...my mother said she was afraid of disturbing you, and it would be more sincere to invite you in person."

"Then what if you don't meet me today? Will you be out in the cold all day?" Yi Yang smiled after finishing speaking. "There's no need to be so restrictive about Moody. You and I are friends, aren't you? If you need anything, just call me. How's the school game going?"

"We have won 18 consecutive victories! I heard that our school has been invited to participate in the state championship..." As soon as basketball was mentioned, Mudiay suddenly became more cheerful. very similar.

Afterwards, Yiyang also told Mudiay that he had promised Dirk a long time ago, so he couldn't keep the promise tomorrow night, and asked him to bring his apology.

But if possible, invite the Mudiay family to dinner at his home tonight.

Mudiay was too embarrassed to refuse, so he agreed wholeheartedly. Of course, he didn't go home with Yiyang directly, but got out of the car first, firstly to pick up his family, and secondly, he also prepared Christmas presents for Yiyang. Mudiay was also embarrassed to visit so empty-handed.

Yiyang didn't stop him, and after Ellington put Mudiay down, he drove home alone.

As soon as the car was parked, Wen Xue who heard the voice pushed open the door.

"Also, today our family received a lot of packages, all of which are Christmas gifts for you!" ..

"Give it to me!?" Yiyang was a little surprised. Before today, the only Christmas gift Yiyang had received from anyone other than his mother was the Lakers baseball cap that Stevens gave him.

Yiyang walked home quickly with his mother, and when he opened the door, he was startled by what he saw.

??The table is full of all kinds of gifts, big boxes, small boxes, long, flat...everything.

Seeing this scene, to be honest, Yiyang was a little moved. In the Woodlands, every Christmas he and his mother seemed forgotten by the world. In their hut, they passed the cold day miserably.

But now, countless people began to pay attention to Yiyang's existence and began to recognize his importance.

You're a big part of the Dallas Mavericks, not some unknown kid out of nowhere!

? This pile of gifts comes from teammates, coaches, team doctors, Cuban and many fans or staff who like Yiyang. Of course, Hayward, Stevens and others also sent their gifts to Yiyang.

Yiyang was not in a hurry to unwrap these presents, but looked at the greeting cards tied outside the presents. Although they wrote some simple words, Yiyang could see the corners of his mouth slightly curled up.

Hayward: Merry Christmas, too! Although we didn't play together this season, the experience of working with you is my most precious time! Hopefully one day we can win championships together. ??Remember, we are the best partners!

Cuban: Boy, don't forget our goal! victory! victory! We're going to be the best team in the league. ?? Also, Merry Christmas!

Terry: Merry Christmas and hope you find a girlfriend soon. By the way, don't forget our bet about that Italian girl.

Finally, Yiyang found an unexpected name in the pile of greeting cards, Valentina Vignelli.

"Hey, Merry Christmas! Did you miss me? Hahaha, just kidding, but I can already imagine your shy face. I wanted to go to Dallas this winter break, but the manager told me there was a lot of business You have to participate in the event, so the plan will only go to waste. It’s okay, our league ended earlier, and when it’s time for the playoffs, I will go to the scene to cheer for you. Keep working hard! —— Tina.”

Looking at this somewhat special greeting card, Yiyang couldn't help opening the gift box sent by Vignali.

Inside, there is a pair of classic red and white Jordan generation basketball shoes. And a... and a personal portrait of Vignelli.

Yiyang shook his head, then looked at the gifts and greetings on this table.

Outside the window, it was snowing heavily in Dallas, and the temperature reached the lowest value of the year. But Yiyang felt as if he was in a warm spring day...

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