Chapter 137: Weekend, End
"Congratulations to Kevin, who broke the scoring record and won the MVP trophy in the rookie game. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info How did you play so efficiently today?" said Doris Burke was the first to rush in front of Durant after the game.
"I just wanted to have a good time and have fun with the game and luckily I threw all the balls today. Durant was smiling, and the shy boy didn't hide the joy in his heart.
Durant really didn't lie, he didn't deliberately monopolize the ball for the sake of victory and honor. In the game, Durant even funnily sent an aerial relay for Brooks, but the latter dunked the ball away and failed to complete the performance.
"So, who do you think is the most terrifying defensive stalwart in the league?" Durant has undoubtedly become the core of the Thunder, so he is often heavily defended by opponents. In fact, under the containment of Westbrook and Anjie, Durant's offensive pressure this season has been much less.
"There's no doubt about Artest!" Durant replied categorically without thinking. 'He's so strong and he's quite agile and if you want to score on his head, you have to do everything you can to get him to run with you a little bit more. However, my teammate Anjie can make it easier for me to play against him, and An's passing and blocking in the game has helped me immensely. ”
"This kid can talk!"
"Yes, good teammate!"
Durant's words have also attracted a lot of fans in China.
Of course, reporters aren't going to dwell on Durant. As the best rookie center in the league at present, An Jie naturally can't avoid the fate of being rounded up.
"Your teammate won the MVP award in the rookie game, do you have anything to say?" a CCTV reporter laboriously stretched out the microphone to the 2.19-meter-tall An Jie.
"I'm so happy and proud of Kevin, and you always play at a high level when you play with guys like that. Saying that, An Jie pointed in the direction of Durant, and after seeing An Jie's movements, Durant also waved in response.
"You've done really well so far this season, and the Thunder have a decent ranking as an NBA newcomer. With this kind of performance, I think you can be selected for the All-Star Game. ”
"I'm going to keep working hard and try to be on the game on Sunday of All-Star Weekend one day. Looking at the photos of the players participating in the All-Star Game hanging in the gymnasium, An Jie's eyes were full of yearning. It's not impossible for Chinese to be selected as All-Stars, and isn't Yao Ming also a regular at All-Star Weekend.
"We all know that you can do it! Come on for the second half of the season, I wish you all the best!" CCTV reporter sent his blessings to An Jie as usual, and ended the interview.
"What's the matter, Tina? Can't you go? There's a business event to attend tomorrow morning. Del Abrahi, the manager of Giardina, patted the little diva sitting in the audience.
"Mr. Abrahi, will we have a chance to work with the NBA in the future?" the gentle and sweet little girl did not expect to be attracted to this somewhat rude sport.
"Hahaha, did you like basketball in just one game? Don't worry Tina, I'll be paying special attention to the NBA's invitation. Let's go, we're really going to run out of planes. Abrahi pointed to his watch, and Giardina reluctantly got up from his seat. The 16-year-old idol would never have imagined that he would have been associated with basketball ever since.
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The next day's All-Star Weekend went on as usual, and before the start of the games, fans Jia Lianhua's activities were also what Anjie had to attend.
Due to the relationship between Yao Ming and An Jie, Phoenix welcomed a lot of Asian tourists this time. Yes, not only China, but also many Korean and Japanese basketball fans have come here for these two big guys, and some fans can't afford tickets for the game, so they choose to come to the fans Jialianhua to have close contact with the stars.
At this time, at the side of the open-air basketball court of the fan Jia Lianhua, a lot of fans gathered. Because on the court, several NBA players, including An Jie, are competing in a brand new game.
The H-O-R-S-E contest is the first off-court event held by this year's All-Stars. One player chooses a shooting spot to shoot in a variety of ways, while the next player must score the same goal within 24 seconds. If a player accumulates five successes, he becomes the winner.
There are only three people who participated in this off-court game, namely "Eagle King" Joe Johnson, '08 No. 1 Derrick Rose and also rookie Anjie.
Although it is an open-air court, sideline commentary is also indispensable. Chris Webb and "Magic" Johnson are sitting behind a makeshift commentary stand next to the open-air court, serving as live commentators for the game. Originally, the NBA wanted to invite Weber's teammate with the Kings to participate in the event, but Divac was too busy after becoming a government official, so he missed the opportunity to meet Anjie.
Joe Johnson took the lead and threw his back to the basket from the free-throw line, but the basketball crashed into the net with precision, and the fans gathered around the court burst into a huge exclamation.
Derrick Rose was close behind, but he mimicked the ball and threw it right behind the rebound. This shot caused laughter from the audience, and Rose scratched his head embarrassedly.
Next, Anjie didn't throw the ball behind the rebound again, but the basketball he threw with his back to the basket still hit the neck of the basket, and Joe Johnson had no choice but to take the lead to get a point.
After that, the three of them made the audience laugh in a variety of unbelievable shooting methods, and under the mobilization of Chris Webb and Johnson, the atmosphere of the scene was also very hot, and it almost became the most popular place in the entire Jialianhua.
"China's big man's chance!" Anjie has now scored four goals, and if he scores one more goal, then the victory will be his!" Chris Webb shouted into the microphone.
"Yes, let's see what kind of problem the Windy City Rose will give Ann Ming. ”
Rose smiled wickedly at Angel and beckoned back, signaling the fans gathered on the sidelines to step back.
As the fans freed up the entire half, Rose ran just two steps from the halfway line with the ball.
"Oh no! he must have done this against Anjie!" Webb's exaggerated and humorous courtside commentary has become a part of the game.
Rose started two steps inside the halfway line and the ball didn't go in, but Anjie had to imitate an identical thing and score or else he couldn't finish the game.
Joe Johnson tried first, but the basketball he threw near the halfway line didn't hit a fan's head.
"Come on, Chinese!"
"One more and you'll win!"
When An Jie got the basketball, the cheering on the sidelines became more. An Jie is the closest person to victory at this time, so it is natural that there are more fans who support him.
An Jie took two steps in the middle line, and he shook his head helplessly, looking as if he was really stumped by Rose's question.
Ross was on the sidelines proudly mobilizing the atmosphere, so that the cheers of the audience continued to increase.
An Jie put on a good stance, grabbed the basketball, jumped and shot!
The basketball flew fast and flat in the air, and it felt as if there was no arc at all, and it seemed like a doomed attempt. However, what everyone didn't expect was that An Jie's basketball hit the front of the basket, and then bounced into the air and fell into the net.
"Ho ho ho ho Ann just tried and he threw the ball in! What else can I say!? The magician called an ambulance, my blood pressure soared!" Webb held the magician's arm exaggeratedly, as if he was going to fall at any moment.
Anjie shook his finger at Derek Rose, of course, it was not a provocation, he did it with a smile on his face. And Ross also applauded An Jie vigorously, and even grabbed An Jie's arm and raised it high, indicating that he was the winner.
To the cheers of the fans, Magic Johnson presented the trophy to Anjie, who also became the first H-O-R-S-E major champion in history.
After the fan carnival, Anjie also participated in all the individual events in the afternoon. Of course, he was placed in the first row as an audience.
The first row is all for NBA players who don't play, and like Wade and Howard, their exaggerated "performances" on the sidelines will add to the already exciting game.
But because of this, Catherine and Bearded couldn't stay with Anjie.
The Shooting Star Competition, the Skills Challenge, and the most anticipated slam dunk contest at the end, the Thunder Sanshao watched all the competitions with a smile on the sidelines.
In the past, Anjie could only watch these shows on TV, but now, he was invited to the best position to watch the game as a guest. Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, An Jie was killed a few years ago, and he never imagined that he would have such a day.
When Nate Robinson, who is only 1.75 meters tall, flew past Howard to complete a dunk, Anjie was really taken aback. He stared at the arena with his mouth long, unable to believe what had just happened.
Nate Robinson's height is not 1.75 meters, which means that his real height is even lower than 1.75 meters! In China, such a body must have nothing to do with professional basketball, but such a guy defeated "Superman" to win the title of NBA slam dunk king.
In addition to the wonderful dunk, there are actually many things worth reflecting on in Chinese basketball......
After a crazy night, the Thunder Sanshao felt very tired even if he was just off the court. Although the All-Star Weekend was psychologically relaxed, it was not much more relaxed physically than it was during the regular season.
The next day, just as the most famous guys in the entire NBA were ready to perform in Phoenix, the Thunder had to say goodbye to Phoenix early in the morning, bid farewell to All-Star Weekend, and return to Oklahoma to join the team.
The All-Star Game starts on the night of the 15th, and the Thunder have a game on the 16th, so the Thunder three have to go early this morning, and their leisure time is over.
Although Anjie is gone, Catherine and Beard will continue to stay in Phoenix until the end of the All-Star Game, when the father and daughter will return. But of course, before the three young thunderbolts left, Catherine was still by An Jie's side.
"Have fun Catherine, we'll see each other again soon. An Jie touched his girlfriend's head, and An Jie has always felt guilty about not being able to accompany her well.
"Don't worry about me, it's time for the playoffs, so be careful not to get hurt. Some balls can't be grabbed and can't be prevented, so don't fight hard. Catherine read it in pieces as she straightened Anjie's collar.
Another parting, another time not knowing when we will meet again. Catherine has long been accustomed to this kind of love. Seeing An Jie's tall figure disappear at the end of the boarding passage, Catherine finally couldn't hold back her red eyes......
After three easy days, the next step is to get a spot in the playoffs and get even more intense and bloody.
In the west, climbing from 10th to 8th is far from easy. The teams in front of them don't give their chances easily, and the teams behind them keep chasing after them. The Thunder must play better to have a chance to qualify for the playoffs! )