Chapter 264: Yao Ming's Journey to the East
To be honest, the victory of the Cavaliers in the first game did not win much affirmation, after all, the strength of the opponent is not very strong, and the victory of the Cavaliers with so many cattle seems to be a matter of course. (_bubble&)
At 101:80, the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards by a big score, Huang Xiang scored 35 points, and there were 11 assists on the offensive end, and the defensive end was even more surprising, with 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks.
For Huang Xiang's debut, the Cavaliers' fans applauded one by one, even if James came to the NBA for the first game for the Cavaliers, Huang Xiang was not so energetic.
And Howard, the other core of the Cavaliers, 24 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks and 4 assists, is also gorgeous, you know, Howard only played 30 minutes and 13 seconds in this game, compared to more than 40 minutes per game before, the current Howard, the rest time is enough for him to take a nap.
For Howard, of course, fans don't mention how much they love it, this living treasure, but O'Neal's hand-picked successor, the most capable player in the NBA, and the Cavaliers fans are also very firm in their support for Howard.
And Iverson's NBA debut in the new season, delivering 9 points, 3 rebounds and 14 assists, perfect data and perfect performance, the domineering of the king on the court can change everyone around him at any time, for the Cavaliers to pick up a treasure, and for Iverson, this is also an opportunity.
Many teams played their first games, and of course, victory or defeat became the focus of many people's after-dinner conversations, but the next day an even more exciting news ignited the entire league, and the central point of this news was Yao Ming, the mobile Great Wall of China.
Because of the fact that there has been no game for two years, Yao Ming has not negotiated a contract with the Rockets, and Yao Ming, who expires this year, is the biggest unsigned ace at this time, so there are many teams who like this returning Fierce Man.
The Boston Celtics are one of them, and the arrival of Perkins and the departure of O'Neal have made the Celtics, who were originally supported by Garnett alone, even weaker, so they decided to take a gamble.
On November 1, 2011, the Boston Celtics contacted Yao Ming's agent, and after more than 3 hours of negotiations, an agreement was finally reached, and an emergency press conference was held at 5 p.m. on November 1.
Celtics coach Rivers and manager Angie and others were present at the press conference, and Yao Ming also wore a shirt to attend the scene, the Celtics followed the formation of the Big Three in 08 and recruited O'Neal and O'Neal Jr. last year, and once again made a deal that shook the league, signing Yao Ming from the free market, 23.4 million for two years, Yao Ming will be paid $11 million in the first year, 12.4 million in the second year, Yao Ming, who has not played for two years, is still a superstar's contract, but it is indeed much lower.
At the press conference, Yao Ming answered the questions of the reporters on the spot, because Davis chose No. 11, so Yao Ming could only choose the number, but Yao Ming said with a smile on this topic: "This is also a new beginning." ”
Yao Ming chose No. 12, and Rondo, Ray Allen, Pierce, Garnett formed the Big Five, compared to last year, the Celtics lineup is more complete, but because of exceeding the salary cap, Angie paid a fine of $1.5 million, but after attracting Yao Ming, whether it is China's domestic market or Yao Ming's value, it is worth them to do.
For other teams, the Celtics don't care what they think, but their trade really can't calm other teams.
The Heat's loss in the Finals last year made them stare at two people in this year's trade market, one is Iverson and the other is Yao Ming, but now it's good, Iverson is back to the Cavaliers, and Yao Ming has become a member of the Celtics.
The Heat ignored the Celtics' trade, saying that in their eyes, a former All-Star covered in injuries they still didn't care.
For the Celtics, the Cavaliers sent Huang Xiang to speak, of course, they are very happy that their compatriots have a better home, of course, Huang Xiang also sent out tactics, although the Celtics are now one of the strongest teams in the East, but the Cavaliers are not afraid.
"Congratulations Brother Yao, haha, Celtic, it's a good place." After Huang Xiang returned to the villa in the evening, he called Yao Ming, both in the east, and there would be more opportunities to meet in the future.
"You kid, what you said is quite arrogant, what's the matter, declaring war on me in front of the whole world, is your skin itchy?" Yao Ming's voice came, and the deep and deep voice was so easy to recognize.
"Brother Yao, the Celtics are a good place, but it is estimated that you will not be able to enter the finals this year, the reason is very simple, hehe, the Cavaliers will represent the East in the finals." Huang Xiang said with a smile, it was originally a good program for the two Chinese in the finals, but the Rockets really didn't have that strength, and besides, it was indeed a good place to go to the Celtics.
"What do you say? You kid, just wait to be beaten. Yao Ming also gradually chatted, the two were not much different, they were both Chinese, and the more they chatted, the happier they became......
After chatting with Yao Ming, Huang Xiang drove to his father's hotel, which was still open at this time, and it didn't close until about 11 o'clock in the evening every day.
After chatting for a while and looking at the busy work of his parents in front of him, Huang Xiang felt very happy, his family is good, he is good.
"Dad, I'll go out and go around, you guys are busy." Saying goodbye to his parents Huang Xiang walked alone on the streets of Cleveland, the tall luminous poster of the Credit Arena in the distance was so conspicuous, and he saw that his domineering dunk poster and Howard's block poster were slowly exchanged, and the smile on the corner of Huang Xiang's mouth was even better.
This is my own territory, hahaha, I, Huang Xiang, finally stand at the top of the world.
"Look at my crossed butterfly step" A childish voice rang out, accompanied by the sound of a basketball hitting the ground.
"No way, look at my emperor's invincible number one defense in the world" Another voice sounded, following this voice Huang Xiang turned his gaze and saw two black and thin boys playing on the improvised basketball court on the street.
Damn, what is this doing? Compared with the Chinese boys, the Americans' physical fitness is surprisingly good, and the two guys in the field are 1.41.5 meters, but they are estimated to be only eleven or twelve years old.
"Hey boys, who are you guys up to?" Huang Xiang asked with a smile, because of the black-framed glasses, the two young "young men" obviously didn't recognize it, this was Huang Xiang.
When the two children heard this, they pointed to the east side of the basketball court, and Huang Xiang looked at it, isn't it his own poster?
"You're from out of town, this is the Emperor of Cleveland, Huang, Huang Xiang of China." A wheat ear head said with a smile.
"yes, don't you think my butterfly steps look like them?" Another kid said that the guy was a big bald head that shone at night.
Oops, these two little guys are my little fans, hehe, then I'll call them a few tricks.
"Do you think I look like Huang Xiang?" Huang Xiang said with a smile, still full of smiles, compared to the domineering dunk general in the field, his temperament is obviously different.
"Well...... Resemble...... But you don't have Huang Xiangshuai. Mai Suitou scratched his head and said, his words made Huang Xiang almost fall, this is too fake.
"You are also Chinese? You're so tall, can you play with us? The bald head begged, it must be fun to let this guy defend himself, after all, this guy is very similar to an idol.
Huang Xiang spread his hands and was willing to accompany.
Walking to the field to do a good defensive posture, Huang Xiang waited for the attack of the two, defending such a small person, it was not the first time he had done it, but it was obvious that today's two, strength, "not bad".
The bald head quickly reversed his hands, and a "cross butterfly step" rushed to Huang Xiang's side, but Huang Xiang grabbed his shoulder and pulled him back, child, this basketball is not played like this.
"Kid, who did you learn this trick from, why are you so ...... Classic. Huang Xiang really couldn't think of any words to describe his pace, in short, it was very chaotic.
"I've told you all about it, it's Huang Xiang, does Huang Xiang know?" For Huang Xiang's forgetfulness, this guy is obviously very dissatisfied.
"Give me the ball, and I'll tell you what a cross butterfly step is." Huang Xiang smiled, greeted the basketball in his arms in an instant with a big move, and took the basketball outside the three-point line under the surprised eyes of the two.
"Come with each of you." Huang Xiang said that his body started instantly, and he rushed towards the two children, but when he reached the side, he flashed back and asked the two to get ready.
Seeing the two little guys posing, Huang Xiang also moved, flashing easily and quickly, rushing past the two of them to face the basket is a heavy artillery, and the basket was smashed by Huang Xiang with a roaring sound.
After landing on the ground, he turned to look at the two little guys, both of them looked at Huang Xiang blankly, their mouths wide open, so powerful.
"You, you're Huang Xiang? Ah......" saw Huang Xiang take off his eyes; The two little guys screamed excitedly, their idol was in front of them, can they not be excited?
"What else do you want to learn?" Huang Xiang raised his eyebrows, he really liked these two guys.
The two little guys nodded as if they were pounding garlic, and they were really happy to be able to play ball and learn from their idols.
Through later contact, Huang Xiang learned that these two little guys are all junior high school students, the bald one is called Dior, and the wheat ear head is called Mike, and the two little guys are Huang Xiang's fans.
Of course, Huang Xiang gave the two of them something as a matter of course, and to the surprise of the two, Huang Xiang promised the two to let them watch the Cavaliers' home game tomorrow night, and Huang Xiang promised the two to get them in.
It turned out that he was still quite popular, Huang Xiang smiled, and then strolled to his father's hotel, ready to return to the villa with his parents.
(Yao Ming is destined to be a tragic figure, although in reality he can't achieve his status in the NBA, so let me help him here.) )