One Guard

At 10:30 a.m. on May 6th, U.S. time, the Mavericks players were still preparing for the Western Conference semifinals that will come tomorrow, but a crowd of reporters had already filled the media reception room of the American Airlines Center Arena. Any gaps. Last night, these reporters all received a notice from the Mavericks press department, saying that a press conference would be held at ten o'clock today.

Everyone originally thought that Cuban held the press conference to officially announce that Yiyang was selected as the VP for this season. But what makes reporters a little confused is that Pat Riley will also hold a press conference at 11 o'clock today. Miami and Dallas, two places separated from each other in east and west, have to announce an important thing at the same time. The All-Star Game VP alliance allows two people to obtain the VP at the same time. For the regular season VP, Yiyang and James should win the trophy together.

"It's really weird. Pat Riley and Mark Cuban actually want to hold a press conference at the same time. Tell me, is VP in Miami or Dallas?" Beside Mu Ran, an American colleague was also confused. . He has been working as an NBA reporter for seven or eight years and has never encountered such a situation.

"If Cuban hadn't announced that Yiyang would become VP, then what could he have done by calling us? It's not the transfer period now, so there can't be any personnel changes. Carlisle is healthy and it's impossible to suddenly announce that he's quitting the team. So in It seems to me that Cuban called us here just for VP’s sake!”

"What you said also applies to the Heat, Mu. Forget it, we can't guess it anyway. In half an hour, everything will be revealed!"

In just half an hour, the reporters felt as if several years had passed. When the door to the media reception room was pushed open, everyone raised their cameras. However, it was the Mavericks' chief press officer who walked in. She just came to inform everyone that Yiyang had just finished training and had to go to the locker room to change clothes. It might take more than ten minutes before he came out.

The reporters breathed a sigh of relief and entered a state of preparation again. The wait has never seemed so long.

At the same time, in the Mavericks locker room, many of Yiyang's teammates gathered around him, helping this guy "dress up" who was about to announce good news to the world.

Nowitzki is helping Yiyang tie his tie, Marion is helping Yiyang tidy up his collar, Carter is taking care of the wrinkles on Yiyang's suit, and Darren Collison even transformed into a shoe brusher.

Looking at the busy players in the locker room, Carlisle couldn't help but smile. This doesn't look like attending a press conference, it's like marrying a girl!

"Okay, it's perfect! Go quickly, Yi, don't keep the whole world waiting."

After finishing dressing up, Nowitzki admired his "work" like a designer and nodded with satisfaction.

"Damn, I think I can't breathe anymore." Yiyang, who has never liked wearing formal clothes, has received fines from the league for this incident. But on this big day, he knew he had to dress more formally. . Even if you are not used to it, you must be patient.

"Believe me, when this is announced, it will be the reporters who are breathless!" Nowitzki said, pushing Yiyang out of the locker room. Behind him was Carlisle, also in a suit and tie.

Yiyang looked at Carlisle in confusion, but Carlisle spread his hands.

"Don't look at me, it's my first time to experience this kind of thing. In this regard, I'm a novice like you." Carlisle cordially invited Yiyang's shoulder to relieve the pressure on the somewhat overwhelmed player. Young people are still young people. No matter how calm Yiyang is on the court, there are always things in this world that he can't handle.

Walking side by side to the press room with Carlisle,

Yiyang's mind went blank. VP, himself, really VP?

"Boom!" The door to the media reception room was pushed open violently. The reporters did not take the lead in raising their cameras this time because Yiyang would never open the door so hard.

In fact, the person who opened the door was really Yiyang. This guy was too nervous and failed to control his strength.

Therefore, when Yiyang and Carlisle walked into the stadium, the reporters were stunned for a second. After a second, the scene flashed and exploded!

Many female reporters almost screamed because of Yiyang's appearance in suits and ties. This guy occasionally shows up in formal attire, but he is so stunning.

Yiyang and Carlisle sat down, and Cuban was already waiting in the media reception room. The reporters were not sure what the content of this press conference was at first, but the moment Yiyang entered the scene, everything became clear.

At the same time in Miami, the enthusiastic reporters did not wait for LeBron James, but for Heat general manager Pat Riley himself.

"Mr. Riley, what do you think about LeBron winning the VP trophy for the third time in his career!?" A black reporter asked a question loudly before Riley could sit down. Immediately, the reporters all pricked up their ears, ready to listen to Riley's speech.

Riley licked his dry lips, embarrassment written on his face.

"Today...I'm afraid I have to explain some misunderstandings to everyone..." Riley shook his head. Perhaps for the first time in his life, he hated the media reception room so much!

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Carlisle and Yiyang sat down, and the flashing lights in the audience still showed no intention of stopping. At this time, half of the fans in the world are paying attention to the embarrassing press conference in Miami, and the other half will get news that is enough to keep them up all night.

"What are you waiting for? By the way, the trophy hasn't been awarded yet!" Cuban started the game and joked with everyone to ease the tense atmosphere. The fat manager didn't know that Pat Riley also held a press conference. Otherwise, how could Cuban let go of this opportunity to make fun of the "Magic Counter"?

Afterwards, Cuban invited a heavyweight to present the award to Yiyang, NBA Vice President Adam Silver.

Looking at the small bronze statue held in Xiao Hua's hand, the reporters' eyes widened. Although they had guessed that Yiyang was the VP candidate, everyone was still shocked when this actually happened!

"Today, NBA officials and the Mavericks officially announced that the player who won this year's VP regular season award is Yiyang!" Xiao Hua is a guy who doesn't talk much. If Stern were to present the award today, maybe he would also make a big speech paragraph speech. But Xiao Hua is different. He likes to get straight to the point.

Cuban and Xiao Hua joined hands to hand the regular season VP trophy to Yiyang. Yiyang looked at the little bronze man dribbling the ball and was stunned.

"Yi, take the trophy!" It was Carlisle who quietly called Yiyang from the side, and Yiyang came back to his senses.

When Yiyang raised his hands, he found that his hands were shaking slightly! Entering his third season in the NBA, he got his hands on the VP trophy. Yiyang couldn't help but ask himself, is this true? ?

When Yiyang's fingers touched the cold base of the trophy, a tingling sensation spread throughout his body, as if Yiyang had been electrocuted.

At this time, Yiyang told himself with certainty. It's true, it's all true!

Xiao Hua and Cuban let go of their hands, and the heavy trophy fell completely into Yiyang's arms. His heart was pounding. This feeling was completely different from the feeling he had when he lifted the NAA championship trophy and the O'Brien Cup before.

This is a supreme personal honor, this is a championship trophy that belongs only to him! He defeated legendary names such as Durant, James, Kobe and Chris Paul, and rose from an unknown slum kid to the top of the league!

Unable to help himself, Yiyang kissed the front of the trophy. The flashes of reporters made Xiao Hua almost unable to open his eyes, but the league vice president still kept smiling.

Xiao Hua borrowed the microphone. As usual, he had to speak a few words. But looking at Yiyang who frequently performed incredible performances, and looking at the Chinese with yellow skin and black hair who was no worse than the others, Xiao Hua suddenly felt that any words used on Yiyang were pale and powerless. His greatness can only be witnessed from the corner of your eyes!

"What else can I say?... He is a very talented player, a talented defender! He has performed phenomenally this season. He has become another flag for the city of Dallas after Dirk. Congratulations, Also." Xiao Hua spread his hands. He is not the protagonist today, so he should leave the right to speak to the Chinese who has not yet recovered.

At this time, the reporters all raised their cameras and recorders to face Yiyang. Where is Yiyang? He stood on the stage somewhat bewildered, holding in his hands the VP trophy that many passing stars have never touched.

Cuban thought everything was incredible. In 2007, when Dirk won the VP trophy, he even felt that spring was coming in Dallas. Unexpectedly, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Dirk's era has come to an end, and Dallas has also ushered in a brand new foreign hero.

Yiyang stood on the stage stupidly, still reluctant to put down the trophy. He leaned forward and put his mouth close to the microphone.

"There are so many people to thank, from my coach to ordinary fans, from my teammates, to Mr. Cuban, my agent, my lover, my family... Thank you!" said After that, Yiyang made a ninety-degree bow. He used to think that those speeches expressing gratitude for this and that after winning awards were very fake, but now he knows that all gratitude comes from the heart.

did you see it? dad. did you see it? Mother. did you see it? Coach Stevens, Hayward, Happy...I become VP!

Mu Ran put down the camera and took a deep breath to calm his excitement.

In three seasons, from Dirk's follower to the leader of the Mavericks, from the best sixth man, best rookie to regular season VP...

It belongs to you now, Yiyang. The future...will continue to belong to you.