One Guard

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On April 19, when the Mavericks made another victory at home. The battlefield of the series will be moved to Portland, to the Rose Garden.

There is not much time left for the players to breathe. On April 20, the official gave the players of both sides a day to fly and rest. On April 21, the two sides will have to play again to dedicate wonderful performances to the fans.

So, the next morning after the game, Yiyang said goodbye to his mother and friends, and boarded the plane to Portland early.

It doesn't take much time to get from Dallas to Portland, but the players rest for a noon after getting off the plane, and non-stop training will start in the afternoon.

Although after playing two games, both sides are already very familiar with each other. But it is precisely because they are familiar with each other and proper training can make the players perform better on the court.

As soon as Carlisle got off the plane with the players, the cell phone in his pocket rang without warning.

The academy coach took out his mobile phone to check. The caller was not someone else, but his boss, Mark Cuban.

Carlisle was a little puzzled, what could happen if Cuban called himself at this time? But in doubt, Carlisle still connected the phone.

"Rick! Dude, did you land safely!?" Cuban's voice sounded excited.

"Of course, there is nothing wrong with the plane you bought." The planes used by the Mavericks players are not ordinary flights, but private jets purchased by Cuban for the players' comfort and freedom of departure. It is not common to buy private jets for players to use even in a pile of money like the NBA, not to mention Cuban bought a large airliner like the Boeing 757.

"I know, of course, that nothing will go wrong with the plane I bought. I mean... at four o'clock this afternoon, while you guys are training, I need you to arrange a press conference for me."

"Oh? Can you tell me why?"

"Hey, what's the point?..."

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The city of Portland gives Yiyang the feeling that it is too beautiful to behold.

Unlike the beauty of the modern metropolis of Dallas, the beauty of Portland is more of a natural beauty.

Portland is, of course, a metropolis.

However, in the case of being located in the Northwest and bordering Canada to the north, Portland is more like an obscure "small village".

Taking the team bus and looking out the window, Yiyang can see patches of green trees. The fallen leaves fell all over the ground, as if paving a green avenue for the city.

The bus crosses the St. John's Bridge, and the water in the Willamette Valley is like a huge mirror, containing the sky inside.

The perfect combination of steel jungle and natural scenery, in Yiyang's view, only Portland can deserve such a reputation.

If you come to Portland for tourism, you will definitely be quite happy. It's a pity that Yiyang didn't come to Portland for tourism, he came here to fight a war!

The beautiful scenery right now has nothing to do with Yiyang's life in the next few days. The Rose Garden Stadium, the hotel where he stayed, the Rose Garden Stadium... these two places are the only places Yiyang will go to in the next few days.

So, after admiring the beautiful scenery of Portland, Yiyang didn't feel much at ease. Unless the victory is taken away in Portland, even the beautiful scenery cannot make Yiyang relax.

After arriving at the hotel where he was staying, the gate of the hotel was already surrounded by reporters. But the hotel security still built a human wall hand in hand, forcing a way for the players.

Carlisle was the first to get off the bus. From that moment on, the shutter sound of the camera "clicking" and the continuous flashes never stopped.

The reporters asked a lot of questions. Of course, not many people had time to answer the reporters' questions in this place. The Mavericks players at most smiled and waved at the reporters, but most of them, like Yiyang, stepped into the hotel with a blank expression.

"Coach Carlisle, the Mavericks have just officially announced that you will hold a press conference at four o'clock this afternoon. What are you going to announce?" But a reporter's loud question made both Carlisle and Yiyang stop pace.

Yiyang was stunned for a moment, and held a press conference for himself? Why don't you know?

"As for the press conference, you will know when the time comes, and I welcome everyone to come. Now, please give me and my players a break. You know, long-distance travel is not easy for anyone." After dealing with the reporters, Carlisle dragged Yiyang into the hotel.

The security guard closed the hotel door, and the noisy voice was also locked out of the door.

"Why hold a press conference for me?" This time, it was Yiyang who asked Carlisle.

"Hey, listen to me. Take a good rest later and train hard this afternoon. You will know everything when the press conference is held." Carlisle smiled and patted Yiyang on the shoulder, and Yiyang spread out hand, and didn't ask any more questions.

During training in the afternoon, Yiyang always felt that his teammates were gathering together to discuss himself from time to time. From time to time, a few people would smile inexplicably at Yiyang.

"Hey, Jason, what's up with everyone today?" Yiyang asked Kidd, who was sitting on the sidelines, while shooting.

"You'll find out later, buddy, you'll find out later." Unexpectedly, even Kidd was also very secretive.

In this way, Yiyang trained for an afternoon full of mystery.

At four o'clock, Yi Yang walked into the media reception room led by the chief press officer of the Mavericks.

At this time, it was already full of reporters. On the stage, Carlisle, Kidd, Nowitzki, Terry and others were already seated.

In front of Carlisle, Yiyang saw a small bronze trophy. This trophy looks like a player is shooting a basket, but Yiyang couldn't remember what it was for a while.

"Is it possible..." Just when Yiyang realized what was going on, Carlisle picked up the trophy and walked in front of Yiyang.

"On behalf of the NBA and the Mavericks, I officially announce to you that after voting by 117 sports reporters and TV commentators from the United States and Canada, I have been elected the best sixth man in the 2010-2011 season!" The trophy was handed to Yiyang who was stunned in place. "That Cuban guy said he had a surprise for you, so we didn't tell you! Catch it, it's your honor!"

Yiyang stared at the small copper cup in front of him fascinated, and his name was indeed engraved on the large base of the trophy. And this is the first time a Chinese name has been engraved on this trophy.

"What are you waiting for?" Carlisle reminded softly, before Yiyang stiffly took the trophy from Carlisle.

Suddenly, the audience turned into a vast expanse of whiteness. Under the illumination of countless flashing lights, this trophy seems to really sparkle.

"Hey, congratulations, buddy!" After that, the players waiting for Yiyang in the media reception room all stepped forward and hugged their Chinese teammates.

No wonder this group of guys looked at themselves so strangely today, it turned out that they already knew...

"Also, what do you think of winning the honor of the best sixth man in his rookie season?" Below, the reporters couldn't bear it anymore.

"I...I am very excited. I have to thank my teammates and fans. Without their help, I would not have won such a trophy." Yiyang has played basketball for so many years, the only personal honor he has ever received It is the MOP of the NCAA Final Four. But at that time, when they won the NCAA championship at the same time, a mop didn't seem very exciting, it was more like an accessory after winning the championship.

But now, when a personal honor appeared in front of him without warning, Yiyang was more excited than he imagined.

This season, as a rookie, Yiyang played all 82 games without being troubled by injuries. And throughout the season, only started a few times. Although he played more minutes than Kidd, who played the starter, he also met the criterion that he played more games off the bench than the starter.

Odom, who ranked second in the best sixth man voting list, averaged 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3 assists per game this season. Although Odom ranks second, this statistic cannot be compared with Yiyang at all. Being elected as the best sixth man, Yi Yang naturally deserved it.

At the press conference afterward, the reporters saw Yiyang answer everyone's questions with a smile for the first time.

While answering the reporters' questions, Yiyang on the stage would glance at his trophy from time to time to confirm that his name was engraved on the trophy. Until now, Yiyang still can't believe that he is the best sixth man!

From a troubled boy who went astray on the street and didn't know the direction of his life to the best sixth man in the NBA, it took Yiyang only two years to accomplish all of this. But these two years have been fantastic two years. It is precisely because his life has changed so much in a short period of time that Yiyang feels unbelievable.

At the end of the press conference, Yiyang will hold the trophy and take a photo with his teammates who came to the press conference.

Yiyang stood with his coach and teammates, and everyone had smiles on their faces. In the fierce playoffs, this is undoubtedly a great encouragement for the Mavericks.

The flashing lights were blazing, and Yiyang stood in the center holding the golden cup high. At this moment, he was the focus of everyone's attention.

Carlisle knew that Yiyang had gotten the honor he deserved this past season. But the future... will continue to belong to him.

Best sixth man? This will only become the tip of the iceberg of Yiyang's personal honor in his career. \u003c/content\u003e

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