On November 8, 2009, the Rose Garden Arena ushered in the challenge of the "underdog" Minnesota Timberwolves!

"I'll send you away, thousands of miles away, you are silent black and white, silent age, maybe it shouldn't be, too far away to love each other......."

When Xue Ding, who was wearing sunglasses, hummed thousands of miles away and walked into the pre-game interview hall.

The Minnesota Timberwolves players have already arrived first.

"Click!"

Xue Ding was accustomed to flashing lights, and under the support of a crowd of security guards, he managed to dodge the long guns and short guns of reporters and walked into the interview area.

Weak brigade, this is Xue Ding's name for huskies.

1 win, 5 losses, bottom of the West, what are they not a weak team?

This summer, Minnesota's chaos was unprecedented, if not unprecedented.

How to confuse the law?

They changed a general manager, a new coaching staff, a whole backcourt lineup, and then, changed almost all of the role players, not to mention the soap opera starring the golden boy Rubio.

Rubio, who was drafted by the Timberwolves with the fifth pick, did not choose to land in the NBA.

Rubio's rise to fame came in the 2006 Spanish league when he made a name for himself with a stunning triple-double of 51 points, 24 rebounds, 12 assists and seven steals in the U16 European Championship final.

Most Chinese fans have been familiar with the Spanish point guard since the '08 Olympics.

Last year, his one-handed steal kung fu made the Chinese team's originally weak defenders suffer, and he can be regarded as a sworn enemy!

Many fans even scolded the Basketball Association!

Why didn't Xue Ding be recruited into the national team last year!

As a result, it was difficult for the national team defenders to dribble through the half.

Even if Xue Ding was not so strong last year, he must be better than the current main point guard of the national team.

The golden boy Rubio was full of enthusiasm to join the NBA and become a top professional player, but he was selected by the Timberwolves in the draft.

He has repeatedly stressed that he does not want to play in that cold place, even if he does not hesitate to give up this opportunity to enter the NBA and return to Europe to play.

At the same time, due to the contract problems between Rubio and his alma mater, he did not choose to enter the NBA in the end, but chose to go to Barcelona for two years before planning to return to the NBA in 2011.

You know, the Spanish golden boy is a popular rookie who is predicted by experts to be selected by the NBA team with the second pick, and at the same time does not lose to Griffin in popularity!

His refusal to play for the Timberwolves made many fans and the media see Timberwolves jokes.

"I'm really looking forward to playing against Xue, and I'm going to show the fans who care about me why I was selected with the sixth pick."

Jonny Flynn, who is one pick higher than Stephen Curry, said in an interview with reporters.

Jonny Flynn averaged 13 points and 4 assists per game in these six games, which is not bad for a rookie's performance, which is his proud capital.

Many people can see that Flynn is dissatisfied with Xue Ding's popularity far beyond him.

Some time ago, Google launched a celebrity search volume list, and Xue Ding, who was ranked No. 22, led all the rookies in the class of 09.

No. 6 Show Flynn immediately posted a text on Twitter mocking Xue Ding's popularity.

Roughly speaking, Xue Ding relied on his yellow-skinned Asian identity to gain so much attention.

This rookie can't shoot, and the pick is not high, but he has crushed so many people!

This is a manifestation of fame greater than strength, and he is not convinced.

"He's shooting terrible, I've figured out how to deal with him."

"I'll freeze him."

When Flynn was being interviewed, Xue Ding happened to be passing by.

Xue Ding didn't care about this kind of talk, and in many ways this guy was right.

However, Xue Ding also wants to use Kobe and James as stepping stones, but can he succeed so easily?

Anyone can say what they said before the game.

If Flynn just said these words, Xue Ding wouldn't have taken it to heart, but some of Flynn said then made Xue Ding a little unhappy.

"I don't mean to look down on Xue, but as you all know, most Chinese are not suitable for playing defenders, and I have played against a group of defenders who claim to be the best in China in the international arena, and the funny thing is that their basic skills are really poor. In fact, you can also see this from Xue's body, Xue's talent is very good, but the projection is really average with various techniques. If I had his level of talent, I would have been an All-Star, and Chinese are inherently bad defenders. ”

Flynn grinned as he faced the camera of Fox Sports.

He doesn't mind exposing the fact that he has low emotional intelligence at all.

Xue Ding, who was not far away, was a little angry when he heard this.

It's no wonder that after this rookie contract is fulfilled, no team is willing to give him a contract at all.

This thing is not suitable for the NBA league at all.

Emotional intelligence is low and powerful, it doesn't matter, at most you will be scolded as a fool.

Green, Cousins, etc., the media and teammates will treat them like children, and they are unscrupulous.

But if you have low emotional intelligence and no strength, then sorry, you are not suitable to stay in the NBA.

Xue Ding's footsteps did not stop at Flynn's interview area to respond to anything, but he returned to the interview area of the Trail Blazers players for an interview.

Talking cannon has never been Xue Ding's way of dealing with challenges.

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As the game draws closer.

McMillan in the Trail Blazers locker room brings bad news.

The Trail Blazers' two starters, Batum's left elbow discomfort and Oden's ankle swelling, are on injury watch and will not be on the court today on the advice of the team doctor.

Hearing this news, Xue Ding felt a pressure coming!

Another injury!

Damn the injury.

"Blanton, lead the team!"

McMillan's voice was a little heavy!

Plus Miller, who was injured earlier.

At the start of the season, the team fell 3 starters!

This made head coach McMillan feel a little crisis!

“OK！”

Roy replied in a calm voice, and he shouldered the task assigned by the head coach like a mountain.

No matter how mature Xue Ding is.

But after all, he has only played a few games in the NBA, and when the teammates he can rely on are not on the court, he will also be worried, and he will be nervous.

"Xue, your task tonight may be heavier, while you are well organized, you must also take care of both scoring and defense."

After briefly explaining to Roy, McMillan found Xue Ding again.

"yes, I see, Coach." Xue Ding also nodded heavily.

Oden's defense, Batum's scoring is not so easy to make up, but McMillan has no other way.

Roy is not a god, he can only entrust some more responsibilities to Xue Ding.

Wait until the manager has laid out all the tactics.

Roy stopped Xue Ding.

Xue Ding looked at Roy's relaxed expression and smiled reluctantly.

"Man, are you feeling the pressure?" Roy bumped his fist with Xue Ding.

"Hmm." Xue Ding didn't deny it, and nodded seriously.

"Remember, pressure is the driving force for progress, you have the potential to be an All-Star, take advantage of this opportunity, when you encounter difficulties, don't forget that everything is with me, you just play this game as before, when you don't know what to do with the ball, just give me the ball!" Roy asked Xue Ding to keep his previous form.

"Thanks, Blanton!"

"You're welcome, I'm optimistic about you, you're very good."

Roy is indeed a qualified leader, and he has a very delicate mind.

Teammates and even coaches look at Xue Ding from the outside, and the data is also very versatile, so it is natural to give him a lot of things, but Xue Ding's excellence makes them ignore that Xue Ding is a rookie who has only played a few games.

He also worries that his performance will not meet the expectations of his teammates and fans.

Only Roy noticed the slight uneasiness in Xue Ding's body.

Watching Roy confidently step out of the locker room, Xue Ding also settled down a lot.