Super All-around Point Guard

In just ten minutes, Xie Chen and Scarlett reminisced about what happened over the past year. Although Scarlett wanted to continue chatting with Xie Chen, she seemed to have something important to do. Chen had no choice but to make an appointment to meet her during the dunk contest the day after tomorrow.

Regarding today's reunion with Scarlett, Xie Chen felt the difference in Scarlett's eyes and attitude. Something must have happened to Scarlett during this time.

Xie Chen didn't have time to think about it. After Scarlett Johansson left, Anthony took him to choose clothes, hats and accessories. In the evening, all the big names from the All-Stars were basically here. James, Curry and the last year's participants During the All-Star Game with Kobe, everyone got together to drink and talk. They laughed and talked about everything all night long, but no one talked about basketball. This was a very special night.

After that, it was already early in the morning. Xie Chen and Kobe, who were too excited to sleep, walked out of the hotel and strolled on the streets of Toronto. The two walked on the deserted street and looked at the lonely night. Kobe sighed: "Oh, That’s what it feels like.”

Xie Chen looked at Kobe with confusion.

Kobe smiled and said: "When Michael Jordan was in the last All-Star Game, just like me this year, the players respected us. Wherever we went, people would say things like we will miss you. I asked Michael at that time about his I asked him if he was really willing to give up this emotion. Now it seems that it is impossible to give up. Is this my last All-Star Game? Where will I be today next year? What? What else can I do without basketball?"

Kobe had never said these words to anyone. He had just gathered with a bunch of people, and Kobe didn't mention this sadness. In front of Xie Chen, Kobe was willing to open up his heart. Xie Chen was very melancholy after hearing this. It was really sad that the hero ended. It's sad, but the only thing I'm lucky about is being able to play his last All-Star game with Kobe.

Xie Chen said: "Everyone has to leave the NBA eventually. You have been here for so many years, and there are almost no people of your generation. Don't be too sad for now. Your last All-Star Game hasn't started yet. ? It’s not too late for you to feel sad and miss me when it’s over.”

Kobe smiled and said, "You are quite optimistic. By the way, you are not allowed to give in to me during the All-Star Game."

Xie Chen replied: "Do you think I can?"

Kobe read something from Xie Chen's expression, and then laughed loudly: "I know, you still remember that I ruined Jordan's last All-Star game, haha, okay, you can stop me on the day of the game."

I believe that countless Jordan fans will complain about Kobe's shooting in the All-Star Game. Without Kobe's free throw, Jordan's classic fadeaway shot would have been his last shot in the All-Star Game, and it will become an eternal classic.

Xie Chen also recalled some of Jordan's All-Star scenes in his mind. Xie Chen suddenly asked: "Kobe, as your fan, can I make some requests for you?"

"Say it." Seeing Xie Chen being so serious, Kobe slowed down.

"My requirements are very demanding. I hope you don't dunk but don't fly, and don't miss the shot again and again. Especially if we can reach the last moment, I hope you can perform a beautiful key goal like Jordan. This is the best and final gift to your fans around the world."

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The next day, NBA fans around the world have officially entered the long-awaited All-Star Weekend. Today will be held the Rookie Challenge. This is the least attention-grabbing event in the All-Star Game. The real highlight is tomorrow's Dunk Contest, and This year is the second grade playing the first grade. Xie Chen didn't even think about preparing for it. It is difficult for someone who has played against the legendary teams of each team to be interested in such a game.

At the Air Canada Center Arena, a celebrity game was played first, and at 9 p.m., the NBA Rookie Challenge began. Before the game started, Xie Chen was invited to participate in an interview with CCTV, taking this opportunity to talk to China fans greeting.

This year, Zhang Weiping and Yu Jia still came to the scene. Since Xie Chen could speak Chinese, they did not need to translate, so they directly asked Xie Chen: "Xie Chen, this is the second year you have participated in the NBA All-Star Game, and twice. As the top vote-getter, how do you feel about participating this time differently from last year? Share it with all of us."

Xie Chen knows that there are many fans of his in China. You can guess Xie Chen's current popularity just by looking at how popular Jeremy Lin was back then, so Xie Chen takes interviews like this very seriously: "Last year I was more excited and had to prove myself, so there was more pressure. Big, this year is relatively easy. I have learned how to enjoy the rare All-Star weekend. Moreover, this year’s All-Star is Kobe’s last All-Star. All of us hope to give everyone a wonderful game. When the time comes, everyone must not miss."

Yu Jia brought the topic to the next game: "The rookie game that will be held later is different from last year. It is no longer a local American team versus an international team, but a second-year team playing a first-year team. The outside world is generally talking about the wave. Erzingis and his rookies are much better than yours. What do you think? Will there be any pressure in the game later?"

Xie Chen thought for a while and said: "It seems to be the case. Porzingis, Towns, Okafor, Russell, Winslow, they have many rookies who are playing well. We may not have the same number of outstanding players." They are not as good as they are, and I think they are not worthy of the threat that Wiggins and I feel."

After hearing this, Yu Jia smiled and said, "Will you educate these junior brothers later?"

"it is necessary."

The game started soon. There were not many stars and big-name stars coming to watch the rookie game today, only a few here and there. None of them, such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Chris Paul, came.

Before the game, Xie Chen also chatted with his new teammates. There is no doubt that among this group of sophomores, Xie Chen is the undisputed boss. Even Wiggins, the top pick, had to admit that Xie Chen After all, they have already won the championship, so there is nothing to say about it.

In the second-year team, there are two "old enemies" of Xie Chen. They are said to be enemies because they have fought before, namely Payton and Aaron Gordon of the Magic.

Payton is a good friend of Oladipo. At that time, in order to stand up for Oladipo who was violently beaten, he also stepped forward to provoke Xie Chen. In the end, he was severely punished by Xie Chen. Now, the two have to fight Playing on the same team also feels very awkward.

In the first-year team, there are not so many grievances. A group of people are laughing and joking very lively. Porzingis also mingle with them. The level of their group is very close. There is no top-notch person like Xie Chen. Therefore, there is not much pressure on each of them, but Towns, Russell and others are all envious of Porzingis, because Porzingis is likely to follow Xie Chen to win the championship in one or two years, and when they reach their peak If you want to chase it again, it will be difficult.

After the game started, Xie Chen didn't particularly want to play, so he handed the ball to Wiggins. Wiggins was selected for the All-Star Game for the first time this year. For him, the All-Star Game is the stage where he really wants to perform. Even if he beat Xie Chen and won the MVP award in this game, there was nothing to show off. So, he passed the ball to his teammate Zach LaVine, but LaVine was only thinking about the dunk contest tomorrow. , and had no desire to attack at all, so he gave the ball to Gordon inside.

Gordon got the ball again and again, but his shooting percentage wasn't very good. You know, these first-year guys are top-notch insiders.

It’s not scary to say it now. If you mention the names Towns, Okafor, and Porzingis in three to five years, you will feel particularly powerful, just like James and Wade of the 2003 generation. , Anthony, and Bosh, this terrible foursome challenged their senior brother Yao Ming to Stoudemire's class. I didn't think anything of it at the time. If I think about it now, who can win the combination of James + Wade + Anthony + Bosh?

Because the second-year team is humble to each other, while the first-year team is exactly the opposite. Everyone is eager to prove themselves because the opponent is too strong. Xie Chen, the first player in the league, and Andrew Wiggins, both of them can They are all super popular superstars who have been selected for the All-Star Game. How could they not be motivated when facing such a powerful opponent?

Towns wants to prove that he is a better rookie than Porzingis, and Porzingis also wants to perform better in front of team boss Xie Chen, but neither of them has the desire and ability to play better than the other. Even better, he is Winslow of the Heat.

Winslow broke through the defense with a sudden breakthrough as soon as he came up. He dunked a ball with both hands as if he was in a deserted place, and then hit two three-pointers in a row, completely stealing the limelight from other rookies.

If it were an official game and someone from his opponent dared to be so arrogant, Xie Chen would definitely go over and teach him a lesson. But in the rookie game, Xie Chen didn’t really want to play and could only look at Wiggins. Wiggins also wanted to guard Wentz. Lose.

However, pinching Winslow did not change the fact that the second grade was lagging behind. Later, Porzingis also scored three points. Russell and Towns, the combination of the No. 1 and No. 2 pick, actually played a rare tacit understanding. Russell frequently assisted Towns to succeed inside.

At the end of the first quarter, the first-grade team led the second-grade team by 16 points!

Yu Jia was extremely surprised: "This is really an unexpected first quarter! Who would have thought that Winslow Downs, Porzingis and the others would teach a team with Xie Chen and Wiggins a lesson? Director Zhang, What do you think this is? Does Xie Chen not want to play? Or is the first-grade team just that strong?"

Zhang Weiping smiled and said: "I think there are both reasons. It can be seen that Xie Chen, Wiggins and Zach LaVine don't really want to play because they have more important games during the All-Star Weekend. To participate, Xie Chen and LaVine will participate in tomorrow's slam dunk contest, and Xie Chen and Wiggins will participate in the All-Star Game the day after tomorrow. Xie Chen and Wiggins are the two strongest points in the second grade. If the point doesn't work, to be honest, they are really not a first-year opponent. Although the first-year rookies have little experience, they have great talents, and Porzingis, Towns and Okafor are all playing very well. Coupled with Winslow's extraordinary performance today, it is normal to lead the second grade."

Yu Jia continued to ask: "Then do you think the second-year team will overtake the score next time?"

Zhang Weiping said: "Based on my understanding of Xie Chen and Wiggins, neither of them are players who can tolerate failure. They played so well in the first quarter of the first grade. I think it should arouse Xie Chen's fighting spirit. If they The two are ready to counterattack, then the second quarter will be great."

At the end of the first quarter, in the dugout of the second-year team, the first-year juniors led by 16 points in a single quarter. Everyone felt that they had lost face, but Payton sat there and laughed and said something sarcastic: "Haha , was beaten by a group of rookies by 16 points in the first quarter. It was really interesting. In the fourth quarter, I calculated that it was 64 points. Haha, I wonder if losing so much will make headlines tomorrow? I said Aaron Gordon, don’t be like that. We worked hard to grab rebounds and attack. People like us who have no ability can't win the ball no matter how hard we try. Don't you see that our core players don't really want to play? Haha, people who have been selected for the All-Star Game are amazing. They all look down on the Rookie Challenge!”

Payton's words made everyone present feel uncomfortable. Wiggins was still very graceful. He quickly stood up and said to everyone: "I'm sorry, everyone, I played too loosely in the first quarter and gave Winslow a lot of opportunities." Opportunity, in the second quarter I promise to use all my strength to recover the point difference, please believe me."

Because Zach LaVine also stopped playing, he missed several scoring opportunities. He also stood up and said to everyone: "I will play well in the second quarter."

After the two people expressed their opinions, Payton looked at Xie Chen who said nothing and asked: "Xie, don't you stand up and say something?"

"What did you say?" Xie Chen looked at Peyton with a cute expression.

Payton was furious: "You are the player who has been named the best player in the league! Now that we are so many points behind, shouldn't you also express your determination to attack next? Let us give the ball to you for three-pointers." Score the ball?"

Xie Chen still looked unhurried and replied calmly: "It's only the first half and we're only 16 points behind. What three-point shot? I just need to defend well. I didn't hear what Wiggins and LaVine said." Did you fight well? They are enough."

Payton was so angry that he pointed at Xie Chen and said, "Okay, this is what you said. If you lose this game, you will take full responsibility!"

An ordinary entertainment game was made so serious by Payton. Xie Chen would not be fooled by this. In order to prevent Payton from continuing to gibberish, Xie Chen also decided to defend well next. Payton Not believing that Xie Chen could recover the 16-point difference just by "defending well", Xie Chen asked Payton to take a closer look at how he did it!

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