This Forward is Not Serious

Shrimp is rich in nutrients and can enhance the body's physical fitness and immunity.

Pig heart nourishes the internal organs, strengthens the myocardium, replenishes qi and blood, nourishes the heart and calms the mind.

Eating these two things occasionally is a good supplement for athletes.

Carefully selected materials from Lin Ying.

By the time they finished their meal, the group was still a little unfinished. Even Richardson, like him, had already asked Lin Ying for coupons.

Lin Ying's conclusion that foreigners don't like Chinese food under Durant was a little premature.

Just like Chinese people eat Western food, it is still a good choice to try something new occasionally.

After the team's morning training the next day, Lin Ying was invited by Stoudemire to visit his home.

On the way there, Stoudemire and Lin Ying chatted.

What they were talking about was not about the beautiful women in luxury cars or basketball games as they imagined, but...

Chinese culture.

This surprised Lin Ying.

Stoudemire was a little surprised to learn about shrimp yesterday.

However, Stoudemire didn't look like he was pretending. In fact, there was no need to pretend, because he had no reason to deliberately please Lin Ying.

And if it does, it won't wait until the start of the season.

Even Lin Ying was a little shocked. Note that [shock] was that Stoudemire said that he had a Chinese name:

"grandson."

Lin Ying said, "What a guy!"

Could it be that you have a sworn brother named Kenyon Martin?

This is comparable to the "worrying about gains and losses" tattoo!

No, even better.

Out of politeness, Lin Ying didn't ask any more questions and just said it was good.

Stoudemire's home is a large villa in a wealthy area on the outskirts of Phoenix.

He was selected by the Suns in 2002 and has been in Phoenix for almost eight years.

A house or something must already be there.

When they arrived, they saw Stoudemire's girlfriend Wilkie and his children playing on the grass.

Stoudemire is not yet married, but he already has two daughters and a son. The eldest daughter is over 4 years old.

Xiaosi said hello to Welqi, introduced Lin Ying to them, and then took Lin Ying to visit his home.

The homes of NBA stars are usually mansions. For example, Jordan's home in Chicago may be called a manor, covering an area of ​​more than 5,000 square meters and with an estimated value of more than 30 million.

Xiaosi's house is pretty normal. There is only one house, and it has only one floor.

Even including the large swimming pool and green area in front of the house, the land area is only a few hundred, and the value is not more than one million.

Because Lin Ying first arrived in Phoenix, he still rented a house like he did in Denver.

If you want to buy a house, this layout is quite good.

When Stoudemire led him into the house, the first thing he saw was a big... built-in aquarium!

There are many people in the NBA who like to keep fish, but it is still relatively rare to directly build an aquarium.

Moreover, this aquarium is rich in species. In addition to ordinary fish, Lin Ying also saw manta rays and nurse sharks.

Stoudemire has invested in this aquarium.

"Every time you are unhappy, looking at these will make you feel much better."

Stoudemire said.

Lin Ying nodded. This gave him some ideas. He would have to do this when buying a house in the future.

If nothing else, it saves time driving to see the sea.

Following Stoudemire, Lin Ying saw his sneaker display cabinet and trophy display cabinet, which should be standard equipment for NBA players.

There are also some abstract paintings in the corridor.

"Quentin gave these to me."

Xiao Si then introduced.

There’s a reason why Richardson is so popular with the Suns.

They finally went to the study to sit and chat.

It was at this time that Lin Ying noticed that there were many world famous books in Xiaosi's study.

That's not just China, but also Europe, Central Asia, and even Africa.

Seeing this, Lin Ying finally came to his senses. Xiao Si was not only interested in Chinese culture, but also interested in the culture of the whole world.

This attitude towards life had some impact on Lin Ying.

Playing basketball is a dream and a career, but it is not necessarily everything in life.

"I'm going to get some fruit. You can take a look at the books on my bookshelf first."

Xiao Si said and went out.

Lin Ying also stood up and looked through it.

"War and Peace", "Inside Africa", "Israel: The Rebirth of a Nation", "The Cut Veins of Latin America"...

Covering a wide range of topics.

And as Lin Ying watched, he felt more and more that others were living, while he was living.

Turning to the section with Chinese characters, he found a very familiar name.

The moment he saw the book, he seemed to understand something.

"The Art of War"!

That’s what it means!

This is why he is called Sun Tzu.

Sometimes you have to marvel at the breadth and depth of Chinese.

And when he took it down, he found that this book was much "older" than other books.

It seems that Stoudemire has been watching it a lot recently.

Open it again and see that there are many English labels inside.

This is more than just watching, it’s also researching!

Just then, Xiaosi came back, holding a fruit plate in one hand and some dried fruits in the other.

"That was my idol Tupac Amaru Shakur's favorite when he was alive, and I love it so much."

Seeing Lin Ying holding "The Art of War" in Lin Ying's hand, Xiao Si spoke.

"He's a singer."

Maybe he was afraid that Lin Ying wouldn't know who he was talking about, so he added.

"This should be considered a world masterpiece."

Lin Ying nodded and sat back on the sofa with the book in hand.

This is not his bragging, the two most famous examples are:

Napoleon loved it admirably, and Roosevelt regarded it as a supreme treasure.

Moreover, many of the ideas in this book are not only used in war, but also have great reference significance in business.

"I think it is also very helpful for basketball. There is a saying in it called 'Know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles.' Get to know your opponent well first, know his weaknesses, and then kill him."

Xiaosi said while recalling.

Lin Ying smiled and nodded after hearing this.

There is nothing wrong with that.

"Then our game against the Nuggets is not considered a military strategy?"

Lin Ying thought for a while and replied.

"Do the math, you see what I said is right, it is very helpful for playing basketball."

A copy of "Sun Tzu's Art of War" gave the two of them something to talk about.

And Lin Ying also knew that the reason why Xiaosi liked this book was because he had retinal surgery in the summer.

It was also because of this that he didn't take the initiative to join the training camp immediately.

After surgery, I was not allowed to look at electronic products, I could only read books.

Then he started reading the book because of Shakur, and he was hooked.

So sometimes the only thing you are away from a good book is the lack of an opportunity to open it.

After the conversation became more enjoyable, Stoudemire gained trust in Lin Ying and talked about some of his true inner thoughts.

"Boris has been here since 2005. I was opposed to the deal at the beginning. I thought no matter who the deal came from, they would not be able to replace his role."

"I understand because I've been through it too."

Lin Ying nodded. He felt the same way when the Nuggets traded Iverson for Billups.

He and Iverson have only been teammates for more than a year, but Diaw and Stoudemire have played together for four seasons, and their relationship must be deeper.

Nash is because they have known each other before and they have the same agent, so they won't have any objections to him.

Stoudemire is not very talkative to begin with, so it was normal that he had not communicated with him off the court before.

"Boris's position in my heart is irreplaceable, but now I think you are at least on the same level as him."

Stoudemire continued.

This is so fragrant.

After all, Lin Ying can basically do everything Diaw can do now, but Lin Ying can do more on the defensive end.

Lin Ying felt happy after hearing this. Everyone likes to hear good words.

"It's different for me. You should be the best insider I've ever played with."

Blowing each other, blowing each other.

Xiao Si also laughed after hearing this.

If this was a game, Stoudemire's head would be constantly receiving +1 favorability at this moment.

"Didn't you say in the summer that the Suns' goal was to win the championship?"

Stoudemire continued.

"Um?"

"At that time, I didn't think we could win the championship this season. I even thought we had a better chance when Shaq was here."

There was hope in his eyes when he said this.

He is a child of Florida and grew up in a small town near Orlando. O'Neal and Hardaway were both his childhood idols.

"Do you think you have it now?"

"No, still don't think so."

Lin Ying said, "Where are you leaving this matryoshka doll?"

"But I think we have this opportunity, maybe not this season, but maybe next season, or the next season."

There was some longing in Xiaosi's eyes.

For a player like him who has reached the peak of his career, his desire for a championship will only be stronger than Lin Ying's.

But he seems to be more patient.

Lin Ying was thoughtful after hearing this.

Previously, he felt that this season was the Suns' best opportunity, and it was Yuhui.

But it seemed that he was a little too anxious.

The lineup has changed so much this season. Although I know that similar lineups have reached the Western Conference Finals in history, is it certain that they can win the championship if he is added?

Just like the Nuggets last season, the opportunity seems to be great, but in fact it is very small.

If he goes by his previous thoughts, if he fails to win the championship this season, his mentality will be at least half broken.

But Stoudemire's patience is the right mentality.

One year is a gamble, three years is a plan.

As long as there is one successful year in between, it is a success.

And speaking of history, the Suns' afterglow only lasted for one season because Stoudemire and the Suns couldn't reach an agreement, and finally switched to New York.

That triggered a chain reaction. Nash left for the Lakers the next year, and the Suns officially disbanded.

But now based on Stoudemire's words, he is more likely to stay in the Suns.

Just like he had thought at some point before, two to three seasons including this season are their chances to win the championship!

…

When leaving Xiaosi's house, Lin Ying made a decision.

He also wants to build a bookshelf at home and read more books in his free time.

Reading can broaden one's mind and horizons!

…

A week flies by in a blink of an eye.

The Suns have a 3-1 record in the first week of the season.

Except for losing to the stronger Rockets, the remaining three games were all won successfully.

Although they experienced major changes in the lineup in the summer, they have shown considerable stability.

The team’s “Big Three” have a clear division of labor:

Nash is the first assistant, averaging 12 assists per game in four games. Although the sample size is not large, it is already on par with his peak season;

Stoudemire is the first output, averaging 26 points per game in four games, bombing indiscriminately, and typically eating his cake and eating it till he vomits;

Lin Ying is similar to a jungler. When he needs supplementary support, he uses support, and when he needs supplementary output, he adds output.

Although in terms of starlight, the starlight of the trio is still a little dim, but judging from the record and data, they are very compatible.

And in addition to the Big Three, the so-called "leftovers" also exerted effects that surprised most people.

The first to bear the brunt is Richardson. This "junk contract" has firmly established him as the team's starting shooting guard. He averages double figures in points per game and has a career-high three-point shooting rate of 40%.

Then came Frye, whose three-pointer caught his opponent off guard and was already the first rotation inside.

Then there's Dudley. With his tenacious defense and 45% three-point shooting percentage, he has become the person who was traded in the "junk swap" deal.

Hill, Ben, and Barbosa also contributed their own energy.

Although Allen, Green, Holiday and others have not yet received more opportunities to perform, the feeling that many people had before has disappeared, and instead makes people feel that the Suns have many people who can play.

And there is a very positive signal from the team level: the Suns' team's three-point shooting rate is as high as 42%!

This data ranks first in the league!

In fact, this data is also a record high in the history of the Suns!

Although this Suns team is not the strongest in terms of strength, these occasional shining points are particularly noticeable.

Then, the relationship between Lin Ying and Stoudemire also heated up rapidly.

After more contact, Lin Ying discovered that Stoudemire was a very interesting person.

In the words of costume dramas, this is a charming person!

When I have a prejudice against you, I can say nothing to you.

But when I start chatting with you and recognize you, I really treat you as a good friend and talk about everything.

No, after the game, Stoudemire took Lin Ying with him to the medical center next door for an ice bath.

Here we have to talk about the uniqueness of the Suns' home court.

Generally speaking, NBA arenas are not equipped with anything like a hospital. At most, they are just a medical room.

But the Suns are the first team in the NBA and the first in all professional sports leagues in the United States to have a medical center.

Although this medical center is not affiliated with the Suns, and the two parties only have a cooperative relationship, the convenience it brings is that players' injuries and maintenance work can be guaranteed as soon as possible.

Lin Ying had only heard of the Sun Doctor before. Even if he went to play in the NBA, he would never have the chance to enter.

Only after he actually arrived at the Suns did he get a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg.

And during this process, Lin Ying learned more about the inside story of the miracle doctor.

It turns out that it is not a meme!