Chapter Eighty-Eight: I Don't Think My Strength Won't Make It to All-Stars (Plus Update)
The moment the referee's whistle sounded, Yi Jianlian subconsciously hugged his head, his face full of chagrin.
The distance just now was too far, and if he didn't rush over like this, Kobe Bryant would definitely have an opportunity to shoot in an open position, so he had to pounce.
It's just that he really didn't expect that at such a critical moment near the end, Kobe Bryant would be able to judge the situation so calmly.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's okay!" Michael Reid hurriedly ran over to comfort him, he didn't want to see Yi Jianlian, who had finally played his form again, fall silent again because of this mistake.
"We still have a chance!"
Michael Reid wasn't lying, the referee confirmed that the clock was back to 3.1 seconds, and theoretically they still have a chance.
But!
They have no chance of a timeout!
3.1 seconds from the backcourt to the frontcourt, and then throw a goal, this difficulty, hey~ How is this a little familiar~
Gerard Wallace hides in the corner: Hahahaha, you also have today!
***
Bryant hit two free throws to tie the gap by two points again.
That's Kobe Bryant.
Even though he is the No. 1 blacksmith in NBA history, he can score goals when it matters most.
Maybe that's the killer trait!
Killers are always cold, and Bryant hit the second free throw without any expression, just quietly bowing his head back to the defense, which is in stark contrast to the noisy atmosphere of the scene.
It's noisy because of you, but you're quiet~
It's almost this kind of forced performance!
"Oops, the cost of this foul is a bit big!" The scene was a celebratory atmosphere, and Yang Yi and Su Qun in the live broadcast room of Huaxia Channel 5 sighed a little.
"I'm still at a loss from being young!"
"But Kobe Bryant is really calm, and the black mamba is really not called for nothing!"
Su Qun added: "If Kobe Bryant makes a shot, the United Arab Emirates may really block the ball first!" ”
"Hey, it's a possibility!"
The two of them discussed the possibilities, but from the expressions on their sad faces, they knew very well that this was a bit of self-deception.
Alas, the UAE will be a perfect explosion tonight, but now, it's a bit of a fly in the ointment!
That's it, life is always full of regrets!
***
"Bang dang!"
The Bucks' last attack, Mo Williams, rushed to the front court with the ball, made a hasty shot, the ball hit the rebound hard, bounced far away, and the beep that symbolized the end of the court also sounded at this time.
The game is over.
The final score was 95-93.
The Lakers and the Bucks battled for four quarters and narrowly won by 2 points.
The Bucks lost Los Angeles.
However, despite the loss, there were a lot of reporters from the Bucks' post-game press conference, and even compared to the Lakers' post-game press conference as the home team, although the venue was much worse, the atmosphere was not weak at all.
No way, the biggest topic tonight must be Yi Jianlian!
The votes for the first round of voting for the All-Stars came out, and he was the first in the power forward! A lot of media are waiting for his opinion on this matter!
And tonight, he exploded again against the Lakers, not only sweeping away the slump, but even breaking his previous career high.
And tonight, his shooting percentage is back to the high level at the beginning of the season, as high as 61 percent!
In short, under the influence of many factors, Yi Jianlian became a well-deserved protagonist of tonight's post-game press conference.
"Wow, Yi, you know what, I thought of a lot of ways to ask a question at the beginning, but when I really picked up the microphone, I could only sigh, wow! Easy, oh my God, 44 points, this is really, oh~ Especially in Staples, this arena has a different meaning for the entire NBA, did you realize that tonight was an extraordinary night before this hot game? ”
"Well, to be honest, no, I'm just playing according to the tactics arranged by Coach Larry, and he wants me to perform on the defensive end, so I'll do my best on the defensive end, and he suddenly told me that it's time to come back on the offensive end, so ......" Yi Jianlian spread his hands and didn't continue, but at the end he still added, "That's it!" ”
The tone was a little weird, and the atmosphere at the scene became cheerful.
This threw me the pot that was previously sluggish?
Coach K, who was sitting next to him, had an expression of "I am convinced" on his face, and simply followed the atmosphere and said: "OK, I admit it, I didn't arrange it!" ”
Hahahaha~
At this time, most reporters couldn't hold back.
***
"What do you think of this newcomer Yi!"
On the other side, the Lakers post-game press conference, Kobe Bryant, who hit the key score twice at a critical moment, also attended as usual, when this group of media surrounded him in the past, he kept asking who the helper he wanted to get, and he was annoyed by asking him, but today, he was even more annoyed, these guys were actually asking questions related to Yi Jianlian.
Damn!
Still, that kid is really good!
Kobe Bryant scored 48 points in this game, which is 4 points more than Yi Jianlian.
"It's a very good country with very good players, like Yao, like Yi, or I should suggest to Mitch and Phil that Sun be transferred back from the Development League!"
Sun is Sun Yue, a Chinese player who participated in the draft in the same year as Yi Jianlian and was selected by the Lakers.
It is also a rare talent in China, but it is a pity that he came to the basketball kingdom, which is a bit mediocre, and his own hard work is not enough, so he was sent to the Development League.
This time, I didn't meet Yi Jianlian.
"Yi is very good, he may still be a little immature compared to this league, but his ability is definitely one of the best power forwards in the NBA, and I look forward to playing him next time!"
After Kobe Bryant finished joking, he also commented seriously.
Although he didn't say much, it can be seen that Yi Jianlian's evaluation in Kobe's mind is quite high.
Emperor of Truth: This is obviously the official answer given by not wanting to answer this question, who can't get such an evaluation?
You shut up!
Well, Kobe Bryant really doesn't want to discuss things related to Yi Jianlian, after all, it is his lore night, and he keeps talking about others, where will he be happy.
***
"OK, easy, next question, the results of the first round of the All-Star voting were announced two days ago, and you are ranked first among all the big forwards in the NBA, I don't know what you think of this ranking!"
It's time to come or it's coming!
The most stinging question, all the reporters unconsciously looked up, wanting to see how Yi Jianlian would answer.
"An All-Star is an honor, and this honor is different from others, it is chosen by the fans, since I was selected as the first power forward, it means that I have the qualifications to participate in the All-Star, this is not something that I can change if I have any opinions, since the fans choose me, then I have no reason to refuse!"
"Besides!"
Yi Jianlian paused, and the expression on his face became serious, "I don't think my strength can't be an All-Star!" ”