Zhou Xuan, Mitchell and Emma discussed the matter of changing the back number of the jersey. He can't wear No. 12 anymore because No. 12 has been retired from the Knicks and belongs to Dick? Barnett. And Zhou Xuan himself also wants others to compare himself with Stockton. After the selection, the Knicks will rush to make one and show off the jersey at a press conference.

For today's NBA players, the jersey number is not just a symbol when playing on the court, it represents the personality of the player, especially when an ordinary player becomes a star, the symbolic and representative number has become the object of fandom chasing. Because the rules of the NBA and FIBA are different, the numbers of NBA players are not as rigid as those of international basketball games, and the variety of jersey numbers also adds to the viewing of basketball games, and also allows fans to see many interesting facts about NBA player numbers.

When it comes to NBA jersey numbers, the most glorious number is still No. 23, especially No. 23 of the Chicago Bulls, because that number represents Michael, the god of basketball? Jordan. Now, the number 23 is not just synonymous with Jordan, its appearance can even make people directly associate basketball as a sport. It is precisely because of the leadership of Joe's gang that the NBA quickly set off a wave of No. 23 fever, which is just like the NBA popular bald head since Jordan, and the influence of stars can be seen.

There are a lot of No.23s in the NBA, Marcus? Camby, Artest, Richardson, LeBron? James and other young talents have followed suit, and there is no shortage of masters, no shortage of flying men, and no shortage of future stars. While some players don't necessarily choose the No. 23 because of Jordan and are starting to decrease now, the No. 23 jersey still makes fans shine every time it appears on the basketball court.

After that, the most popular in the NBA was No. 3, and not only there were many players wearing No. 3 jerseys, but also many big-name players. There are basically two types of players who choose the number 3. The first is a small defender, such as Iverson, Francis, Damon? Stoudemire, Marbury, Best, Wade, etc. The second has a history of street basketball.

In addition to No. 3, No. 1, No. 4, No. 8, and No. 11 are also popular in the NBA today. There are a lot of stars in these numbers.

The number 1 is also the number that belongs to the defender, because American players think that 1 means NO. The meaning of 1, which player doesn't want to be the boss of the team? Is this any wonder Byron? Davis, Maddie, Hardaway, Billups, Boozer and others are flocking to the No. 1 jersey.

There are also many NBA players who choose the No. 4 jersey, but there are not many famous players, among which the most famous are Fisher, Webb, Finley, and the rest such as Bosh, Swift, Battier, Wesley, Wharton Jr., etc., most of them are young generation players, and their ability and fame need to be improved.

The number 8 is also a legendary number. He, who was drafted in the first round of the 1996 draft, wore the No. 8 jersey and spent his early years forming a superduo with another No. 34 star on the team. He has comprehensive skills, stepped on the All-Star stage in 1998, and has been selected as an All-Star many times, and God also favored him, allowing him to get the highest honor - the championship! Later, he changed his number to 24 and continued to play his style in the NBA. People call him "Volute", and yes, his name really reads "Volute", and he is Antoine. Walker, the guy who loves the first three points and can twist his ass to dance.

Speaking of No. 11, I have to mention Yao Ming, when Yao Ming first entered the NBA, he chose this number, a reporter asked Yao Ming why he chose No. 11, Yao Ming's answer was that 11 looks smooth, maybe he hopes that his NBA road will be smooth. Yao Ming is the tallest player in the NBA today, and interestingly, the shortest player in the NBA, Boykins, also wears the number 11. The tallest and shortest chose No. 11 at the same time, which shows the charm of No. 11. When the elder Malone arrived at the Lakers, he also chose No. 11 when he was forced to change his number.

The NBA is a game of survival of the fittest, and the speed of player turnover is very fast, and the numbers 32 and 33, which were very hot in the past, are now gradually used by fewer people. No. 33 has hardly regained the glory of Abdul-Jabbar, Ewing, and Pippen, and the smash hit No. 33 stars such as Mourning and Hill have also wasted their talent on the long journey of injury.

With the influx of a large number of foreign players, the number of players is also more diversified, due to the inevitable differences in cultural traditions and ideological concepts in various countries, so players in various countries are also different in choosing numbers. In the United States, especially in the NBA, the "6" represents the sixth man, that is, the substitute, so there are very few players who use the 16, 26, 36, 46 and other signs, and even fewer are famous.

The NBA also has special numbers. The jerseys of players who have made a significant contribution to the team will not be allowed to be worn in the future, such as the number 33 of "Big Bird" Bird and the number 32 of "Magic" Johnson are hanging high in their respective gyms. Because of this, when O'Neal transferred to the Lakers, he had to give up No. 32 and choose No. 34.

There are not many numbers above 55 in the NBA, and Rodman's number 91 left a deep impression and was probably the largest number in the NBA. In addition to him, Bradley and Muresan chose No. 76 and No. 77 respectively based on height.

Emma suggested that Zhou Xuan use the number 10, saying that it was her lucky number. Zhou Xuan felt that this number was too ordinary, and it was also the lucky number of many ordinary people in China. Because many units pay salaries on that day......

Mitchell suggested that he choose a more personalized number, not the number 1 and the 3, giving people the feeling of following the old path of his predecessors.

Zhou Xuan thought for a while, and finally decided to choose No. 99, which must be the largest number in the NBA, and no one has used it.

Mitchell asked, "Why did you choose such a big number?" Is there any moral to it? ”

Emma laughs, "I know that in China this number means a long time. ”

Mitchell was stunned: "How do you know the truth?" I claim to be a Chinese general who doesn't know the way! ”

"Because he gave me 99 roses on the 14th."

On the 21st, Zhou Xuan flew to New York and appeared at a press conference for the new players in the evening.

The Knicks uniformed the team welcomed him, and the atmosphere at the press conference was a little strange, because Isaiah? Thomas also came. It's been a while since he returned to the Knicks, but the "smiling assassin" has been unanimously opposed by Knicks general manager Walsh, head coach D'Antoni, and the media.

After the press conference began, New York Knicks owner James ? Dolan and Zhou Xuan showed off the No. 99 jersey together.

Zhou Xuan's opening remarks were: "I think the time has come for New York to become a powerhouse, just next season!" Trust me, we're going in the right direction! ”

When he first arrived here, Zhou Xuan expressed optimism about the future. This not only looks confident, but also makes the fans feel comfortable.

The reporter asked: "You are still on the double-double in assists this season, but unfortunately you have only played less than half a season, how will you position yourself in the future?" ”

Zhou Xuan said: "I believe that as long as I come back, I can get double-digit assists, and I will connect the whole team and help my teammates." Most of all, I want to help the Knicks win a championship. Also, I'm very happy that Corunna (Azubuuk) and Anthony [Randolph] can continue to partner with me. They have the strength and the hard work! ”

The reporter asked: "Why do you choose 99, a number that has never been used?" ”

Zhou Xuan said: "I am a person who longs for stability and starts from the beginning, whether it is career or life. When I was with the Warriors, I always wanted to play for that team until I retired, but that didn't happen. Now that I'm in New York, I hope I won't be traded again and I can always play for this team. The number 99 represents the wish, and this number means long and long in China. ”

People applauded, Zhou Xuan won the favor of the New York media by showing loyalty as soon as he came, and Zhou Xuan's regret that he couldn't play this season was also ignored by them.

Maddie and others also said a few words, all of which expressed their happiness to join New York.

Maddie was actually happy to finally have the ball to play. He has to work hard for the remaining dozens of games, and the Knicks brought him in to clear his contract, and he may not be renewed next season, and he must play at a high level to get a high salary.

Azubuke and Little Randolph are really happy, they are used to cooperating with Zhou Xuan, and it is easy to get good data by Zhou Xuan's side.

The only thing that is a bit troublesome is that Azubuike will compete with Maddy for a starting spot, and of course Azubuucke has a slight advantage in terms of strength, and Maddy was already out of defense last season. But the Knicks need Maddie to attract the box office, and he still has a lot of popularity.

The next day, Warriors fans erupted in strong dissatisfaction with management.

Zhou Xuan said that the words of hope from the beginning to the end worked. If he didn't say that, the fans might think that he would just leave, and the people he got in exchange would not be good.

It's completely different. He made it clear that he liked the Warriors, and his tone was as if he was reluctantly being traded away.

The Warriors have a large number of Zhou Xuan fans, especially Chinese fans. Someone said excitedly in an interview: "I won't watch the Warriors anymore in the future, the season ticket has been given away." Curry and David Lee may be fine, but they are not Chinese, so I came to see Zhou Xuan. ”

Joey? Lacob was interviewed and said: "It was a very difficult decision, but I think it would be very risky to keep Zhou Xuan, and now that he is injured, he has a high trade value, and we can continue to challenge for championships this season." Next year is his contract year, and if he doesn't play at his pre-injury level, we're likely to have a serious split when it comes to renewing his contract, and if he chooses to enter free agency, the Warriors could get nothing. If you look at it from the team's point of view, you can understand what the management is doing. ”

Joey is insidious, saying "management's approach" instead of himself, and letting Mullin take the blame on himself, after all, the deal is done by the manager.

That being said, how many fans will look at things from the team's point of view, from the owner's point of view? The only thing they think about is which player I want to see play.

So most people are only disappointed in the Warriors. Next season's CCTV5 live broadcast in China will definitely be dominated by the New York Knicks, and the Warriors, like the Rockets, will no longer be China's home team.

Joey didn't regret it, his son Jim saw him trade Zhou Xuan out of the team, and his relationship with him suddenly became harmonious.

The board is also very satisfied with the team's current lineup, with two towers on the inside and two guns in the backcourt, but the front line is slightly weaker, but it is also supported by Green and Weaver, and Garcia will be stronger when he returns in the playoffs. As long as David Lee is re-signed in the summer, Joey believes they will be the top powerhouses in the West for many years.