DeAndrew. Jordan will win two rebounds in the future, defend two times, and be the most accomplished of the Wizards' three big centers.

Because of this, Wang Xiao will subconsciously give little Jordan relatively more opportunities to perform in his usual games.

From being traded to the Wizards until now, Jordan Jr. has averaged about 25 minutes per game, averaging 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks per game.

As a first-year rookie last year, Jordan Jr.'s data was very average because he didn't have enough playing time, and he was not selected for the All-Star Rookie Challenge, but being selected this year can be regarded as a fulfillment of his dream.

For this reason, little Jordan has been excited for several days, and he can often be happy during daily training.

"Hey, DeAndrew, you're exaggerating, aren't you? Isn't it just to be selected for the All-Star Rookie Challenge? It's like being an All-Star starter. ”

Finally, unable to stand the nervous smile of Little Jordan, Harden couldn't help but complain.

Jordan Jr. has a very good relationship with Harden in the team, on the one hand, both are bench players, and on the other hand, when Harden is on the court, he often needs Jordan Jr. to assist him in blocking and completing the offense.

Although Curry's offense often calls for pick-and-rolls, most of the time, Curry will choose to open up the gap for outside three-point shooting after the pick-and-roll.

Harden's three-point ability is also very good, but he prefers to rush inside to make kills after the pick-and-roll.

After helping Harden block and dismantle, Jordan Jr. can often follow up to the basket and receive Harden's breakthrough point to eat cake and score.

Jordan Jr. himself is a center with rough skills and poor offensive ability, and this simple and rough catch-and-dunk is naturally his favorite thing.

"You don't understand." Little Jordan shook his head and said with a smile: "I'm very satisfied to be selected for the Rookie Challenge, like me is different from you and Stephen, you are all future stars with unlimited potential, and you will inevitably become All-Star level players in the future, and if I can't participate in the Rookie Challenge in my second year, I'm afraid my entire career will not be able to participate in the All-Star Weekend." ”

Harden was a little unsure of how to answer.

Indeed, there are more than 300 professional players in the entire NBA league, and only a few dozen players can be selected as All-Stars every year.

Not everyone has a chance to be an All-Star, just as not all players can lift the O'Brien Cup, the NBA's highest honor.

As for Curry and Harden, there's obviously no need to worry about that.

Needless to say, Curry averaged 27 points per game in the first season of his career, which is almost comparable to Jordan.

Although Harden is a substitute on the team, his light is not overshadowed by Curry at all.

So far, Harden has averaged 32 minutes per game, contributing 18.4 points and 8.2 assists, which is not only the team's assist leader, but also the highest among all first-year rookies, and his 18.4 points per game is also third among all rookies behind Curry's 27 points and Terrek Evans, who was drafted by the Thunder with 18.8 points.

Many sports commentators are full of praise for Harden's performance, believing that if it weren't for the existence of a more perverted Curry on the Wizards, Harden would definitely be selected as the Rookie of the Year.

Basically, as long as he maintains his current level and grows a little bit better, the future Harden will definitely be an All-Star regular.

After hesitating, Harden stepped forward and patted Jordan Jr. on the shoulder.

"Man, come on, I think you can be an All-Star in the future, and you have such potential......"

Wang Xiao, who was standing on the sidelines with his hands on his hips, did not look at Harden and Jordan Jr., but he heard the conversation between the two clearly.

Looking at Little Jordan, Wang Xiao couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

The current Jordan Jr. may not have imagined that he will indeed be an All-Star in the future, and he also has two rebounding champions and two defensive team honors.

However, if Jordan Jr. wants to get the same honor on another plane, it is unlikely that he will be able to do it with the Wizards.

The Wizards' style of play dictates that a center can't possibly have great numbers.

Most of the time, the Wizards' center has to take on the defensive load, helping his teammates with the defense, and he doesn't have much time to compete for rebounds in quick transitions.

Today's Little Jordan, although he has been reused in advance because of Wang Xiao's attention, the Wizards' system is destined to make it impossible for Jordan Jr. to make great achievements on the inside.

Second-round pick Jordan Jr. signed a 2+1 contract with the Clippers, and this year is the second year of his contract, which means that in 12 years, his contract will expire.

Wang Xiao doesn't know how Jordan Jr. will plan his career or whether he will renew his contract with the Wizards after his rookie contract expires, but no matter what choice he makes, Wang Xiao will support it.

Of course, it is still too early to consider these issues, and a year and a half is not a long time, but it is not a short time, and people still have to work on the problems in front of them.

The head coach of the All-Star Game is one of the easiest jobs, neither need to lay out tactics nor analyze the opponent's game footage, just pretend to be on the court and then let every All-Star player play to meet the expectations of every fan.

For Wang Xiao, it was a weekend of relaxation.

Since February 10, the Wizards have no game schedule, and the players have taken vacations, some go on vacation, some rest at home, and those players who played during the All-Star Weekend traveled with Wang Xiao to Dallas, Texas, where the 10-year All-Star Weekend was held.

For many Chinese fans, the All-Star Weekend consists of the Rookie Challenge, the Skills Match, the Three-Point Match, the Slam Dunk Contest and the All-Star Game.

But there's a lot more to All-Star Weekend than just these games.

On February 12, the NBA officially held a fan carnival, and many stars will sign autographs for fans who support him.

On February 13th, while the carnival autograph event continues, there will be a caring action, which is to let NBA stars interact with young fans in places like local orphanages, and there will be an NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in the evening, where some movie stars and singers will be invited to participate in basketball games.

When the All-Star Celebrity Game is over, it's time for the Rookie Challenge, the appetizer of All-Star Weekend.

February 14 is the Slam Dunk Contest, the Shooting Star Contest, the Skills Challenge and the Three-Point Contest. And on February 15, the real highlight is the All-Star East-West Match.