One Guard

Looking at Yiyang running wildly on the training ground, Nowitzki can clearly feel that Yiyang has always been playing hard these days.

On weekdays, the taciturn guy's style of play on the court seems to be as tepid as his personality. But lately, he's been playing really hard.

Take the game between the Mavericks and the Eagles on January 29th, Yiyang dunked a total of 4 times on the head of the veteran Mike Bibby, 4 dunks in one game, this is a good match for Yiyang's playing style For defenders, it is indeed rare.

Usually, Yiyang is determined not to dunk if he can layup. And this is why people often overlook his jumping ability. But that day, it was obvious that Yiyang really wanted to express himself, and his dunk also made the fans in the American Airlines Center Arena hoarse. It's just pitiful for Bibby, the veteran can only smile wryly every time Yiyang completes a dunk.

Nowitzki shook his head, it turned out that this guy is not a robot. Being selected for the All-Star team must have brought him a lot of pressure. You don't need to ask to know how much the outside world is questioning this. And Yiyang's way to release pressure is to completely ignite himself on the basketball court.

In fact, Nowitzki didn't know that there was another reason why Yiyang played so proactively recently. That was January 31, and he was about to face an "old friend" who was absolutely unwilling to lose to the opponent. Yiyang doesn't want his condition to go wrong that day.

"Dirk! What are you in a daze for!?" Carlisle's roar from the sidelines brought the Germans back to their senses. He smiled apologetically, then picked up the basketball on the ground and continued to warm up.

Speaking of training, a brand new face appeared on the Mavericks' training ground today.

Peja Stojakovic, when this legendary shooter met Yiyang again this morning, he no longer wore a suit and leather shoes, but put on the Mavericks training uniform.

In order to be able to quickly enter the state and adapt to the field, Peja is the first player to come today except Yiyang. Before the training officially started, Peja also enthusiastically accompanied Yiyang to practice three-pointers.

Carlisle believes in Yiyang's ability to learn, and many of Kidd's skills have now been learned by that Tanhuaxiu. So Carlisle also believes that the arrival of Peja, a legendary shooter, will also benefit Yiyang a lot.

"Your shot speed is still too slow. Maybe such a steady shot is very useful in college. But in NBA..." Peja said to Yiyang, shaking his finger. "Slow shots will make you easily interfered by the opponent. This is why you are very accurate on the training ground, but not very accurate on the field. On the training ground, no one will interfere with you."

Although it was only the first day of joining the team, Peja, who has worked hard in the league for so many years, quickly became one with the players. Even Yiyang's "stinky and hard rock" now obediently listens to Peja telling him how to shoot three-pointers.

The team has won four consecutive victories recently, and the players' state still looks good today. Carlisle nodded in satisfaction, hoping that there will be no accidents in the game against the Wizards.

During the training interval, it was time for the media to be open again, which was officially required by the NBA. The media rushed out, and the target of most reporters was Yiyang!

"Also, were you surprised to be named to the Western Conference All-Star team?"

"Do you think your ability is qualified to be selected as an All-Star!?"

"Will being selected to the All-Star team increase your pressure or motivation?"

Although Yiyang is not the only one selected for the Mavericks All-Star this year, in the eyes of the reporters, Nowitzki's selection is not news at all. Ke Yiyang, a rookie from China was selected to the All-Star lineup in the first year in the Western Conference where the strong are rampant. This topic is not comparable to Nowitzki.

In 2003, Yao Ming, who had just entered the league, beat O'Neal to become the starting center of the Western All-Star team. That was the first time that the alliance realized the horror of the Chinese market.

But this year, although Yiyang did not exaggerate enough to directly enter the starting lineup. But a Chinese defender can achieve such an achievement, and its shocking level is not far behind that of Yao Ming's selection as the All-Star starter.

The reporters all looked at Yiyang expectantly, hoping that this guy could say a few more words. However, Yiyang is still the same, simply chatting about everything in a few seconds.

"I am very happy to be selected as an All-Star. That was my childhood dream."

Seeing Yiyang's expressionless answer, Peja on the side almost couldn't hold back his laughter. This extremely official response must have been taught by his manager. That Chinese rookie is really interesting.

"Of course I am eligible to be selected for the All-Star team! You ask me why Wall was not selected for the Eastern All-Star team? Do you still need to ask? Because our team is also stronger!" Yiyang did not leave anything worth digging for the reporters , but here at Big Mouth Terry, the reporters finally got something in return.

Terry swaggered in front of the reporters, as if Yiyang was raised by him. In fact, Terry is just happy for Yiyang, but he habitually shows his rebellious appearance.

"This kid is very talented. In a few years, you will see him become an All-Star starter." Peja, who joined the Mavericks on the first day, was not spared and was surrounded by reporters. But this veteran's evaluation of Yiyang is from the heart.

During the entire media opening hours, the reporters were all talking about Yiyang. This rookie seems to be the most newsworthy player on the Dallas Mavericks right now.

Yiyang was selected as an All-Star just in time for the Mavericks to play against the Wizards. No wonder the reporters are so excited, this is simply a way God has pointed out to them to make a fortune.

But to Carlisle's delight, after the reporters left, Yiyang, who had become a topical figure, did not feel complacent, but quickly entered into a state of serious training.

What news value, what all-star lineup... These things don't seem to be important to Yiyang. He only cares about the game now, the game with his "old friend".

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On January 31, it was raining outside the American Airlines Center Arena in Dallas.

Although the weather is not beautiful, but this can not stop the fans of the Mavericks to watch the game. Colorful umbrellas formed a long line in front of each entrance of the stadium. Even if it rains heavily, it can't dampen the enthusiasm of the Mavericks fans.

While queuing outside the arena, reporters found many fans holding up signs with the word "All-Star." Under the word All Star, the number "1" is written.

Perhaps the outside world has more doubts about Yiyang's selection to the Western Conference All-Star team, but in the hearts of Dallas fans, there is only joy!

This is just an ordinary regular season, the Mavericks with one of the best records in the league face the Wizards with one of the worst records in the league. Perhaps for other fans, this is a nothing special game, you can watch it or not. But for the fans of both teams, this is a crucial game!

Although in China, the hottest topic is "Chinese Derby". Because the Wizards have Chinese player Yi Jianlian, while the Mavericks have Yiyang.

But in fact, everyone knows that Yi Jianlian has lost his position in the Wizards. Whether he will play today is another matter, not to mention the Chinese derby.

The real attraction of this game is the two young defenders, Yiyang and Wall!

There was silence in the home locker room. Players are seizing the time to change into clean jerseys. Carlisle scribbled and drew in front of the tactical board, watching his players do it all in an orderly manner.

After everyone changed their equipment, Carlisle also told the players tactics for the last time. In fact, there is nothing special about playing against the Wizards. The Wizards' offense is very messy.

But because of Yiyang's relationship, Carlisle's emphasis on this game is also very different. Everyone hopes that Yiyang can win, including his teammates and coaches.

After talking about the tactics, Yiyang was the first to get up and leave the locker room, and went to the field to warm up.

Coincidentally, Wall was also the first player from the Wizards to come out to warm up. Yiyang shot the basket on his own, but Wall took the initiative to come over and talk to Yiyang.

"Hey, congratulations, you have been selected to the All-Star team!" Wall smiled, and this person seemed friendlier than the media who questioned Yiyang.

"Uh...thank you." Yi Yang didn't know how to respond for a while, his expression was very stiff.

"Haha, I didn't expect that. When I played against you in high school, I knew that you are not easy. In the summer league, you won a round. Now, we meet again in the NBA. Actually, I also I don’t care about the content of those reporters’ hype, I don’t envy you at all to be selected to the All-Star team before me, that doesn’t mean anything at all. I just want to…” Wall said, looking at the bag in Yiyang’s hand basketball. "I just want to have a good fight with you, nothing can explain the problem better than victory!"

"Same as the summer league, I will win again." After listening to Yiyang, he did not remain silent. He thought about that loss in high school, and then about that summer league win. Now, he finally has the opportunity to defeat the No. 1 high school guard in the United States in front of everyone in an official NBA game.

"Just wait and see, man." With a friendly smile, Wall turned and returned to his own half.

This rainy night is destined not to pass peacefully.

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