Kings Training Gym, Sacramento, California, USA.

The Kings' recent record can be described as terrible, and now they have lost nine in a row, and it is not long before the new season has begun to suffer such a rout, which has made the Kings feel very frustrated from top to bottom.

The same goes for Artest "The Beast", who even became uninterested in training, sitting in a daze on a chair in the corner of the arena.

"The Kings won't be able to make the playoffs this season, it's terrible, it's terrible!" Artest is depressed, a player like him who pursues confrontation and is full of dedication to victory, the playoffs are the stage for him to play, but the current team can't give him what he wants.

Depression seems to have brought Artest since this summer, Eric Musselman replaced Artest's very beloved Rick Adelman as the new Kings coach, Bunch Wells' departure, also made Artest very uncomfortable, coupled with the team's current poor record, and Artest's pre-season expected goals are drifting away, resulting in conflicts between the teams.

Now, the internal contradiction between Artest and Mike Bibi has caused media hype, Bibi said that Artest shot too much, and Artest accused Bibi of being too poor in defense, and the white man's small body was blown up every night.

Young Kevin Martin walked over to Artest with a smile and asked with a kind smile, "Why don't you go to training?" Tired? ”

Artest said with a wistful face: "When have I ever been tired?" I just think it's all so boring, Kevin, are you tired of basketball? When I was 7 years old, I played basketball at the YMCA, and since I was a child, my father taught me boxing and basketball, even if it was raining or snowing, we would practice, my father would help me shovel the snow, and my brother would help me pick up the ball, unless it was the kind of weather that couldn't shoot the ball in the rain. ”

Kevin Martin saw that Artest was upset, so he sat next to him and listened to him.

Artest took the water handed over by Kevin Martin, looked at the listless teammates who were also training on the court in front of him, and said: "But after entering the NBA, my enthusiasm for basketball has gradually waned, or rather, that passion is still there, but I can't find a chance to release it, I feel that playing games is too boring now, don't tell me, who our next opponent is, I don't want to know at all, I don't even want to play!" ”

Kevin Martin didn't say anything, just said lightly: "Isn't that what the NBA is?" I know you, Ron, unless you're on a championship-contending team, there are only two teams in the league that won't bore you. ”

"Oh? Which two? "Artest still prefers to talk to Kevin Martin, and I feel like this guy can always talk to him.

"Golden State Warriors, the league's most maverick team." Kevin Martin smiled and replied.

Artest also smiled when he heard it: "That's really a wonderful team, it's funny, it's really interesting, but I don't like shooting threes that much, although my threes are not bad, which is the other team?" ”

"Orlando Magic." Speaking of this, Kevin Martin's expression became a little serious, "With Sun's team, you will not find it boring, his game is the most passionate and incredible, think about the things he has done in the past few years, the people he has educated, the people he has played, even Kevin Durant, an honest and sluggish guy, has sent Sun a pass like an empty three-point kill, if you are on a team with him, there will definitely be more interesting things happening." ”

At the mention of Sun Zhuo's name, Artest immediately felt a lot more energetic, Sun Zhuo does have this kind of magic, even if he mentions his name, he can have such a strong feeling.

"That guy, hmph, it's a bit fun to be teammates with him, but unfortunately there will never be this day." Artest did not deny Kevin Martin's words, but he knew that he and Sun Zhuo would never be teammates, which was doomed as early as the first season.

As soon as Sun Zhuo entered the league, he had a conflict with Artest, and he fought on the court, which was not over, and then the two bet again, and the loser kissed the donkey's buttocks, and then, they all made an appointment to the E arena, and the contradiction between the two, not to mention the NBA people, the audience of E knew about it.

However, after training on this day, when he returned home, he received a familiar but unexpected phone call, which turned out to be a call from Sun Zhuo's agent Emma, who had called through Emma many times in order to urge Sun Zhuo to fulfill his promise to the E battle, so he was familiar with Emma.

Answering the phone, Artest was even more surprised, because Emma said that she was in Sacramento at the moment and wanted to meet Artest.

Emma's figure can be controlled by any man, Artest immediately dressed up at home, dressed handsomely and rushed to the date, Emma did not mention the reason for the meeting, but Artest thought that it must have nothing to do with Sun Zhuo.

"It has nothing to do with Sun, so why should I ask you out?" After the two met, it didn't take long for Emma to send this sentence.

Artest thought that Emma had taken a fancy to him, and was suddenly a little disappointed and surprised: "Sun sent you?" Why? I didn't speak ill of him this season, I didn't last season, the fight between me and him ended long after E, what did he want me to do? ”

Since the Battle of E, Artest has been completely defeated by Sun Zhuo, whether it is basketball level or singles ability, Artest is not Sun Zhuo's opponent, and has been willing to bow to the upper hand and dare not provoke Sun Zhuo again.

Emma suddenly asked, "Ron, have you ever thought about playing on a team with Sun?" ”

Artest was stunned for a moment, just during the day, he and Kevin Martin also discussed the possibility of him and Sun Zhuo being in the same team, but he didn't expect such a coincidence, Sun Zhuo's agent came to ask Artest this question that day!

Artest became very excited, but laughed and said to Emma, "Playing with Sun? Hahaha, is this what Sun thinks? He's not going to be crazy, is he? He wanted to be my teammate, and he and I have been the biggest rivals since we entered the league, and fans all over the world know that. ”

Emma said calmly: "It is precisely because you have experienced these grievances that you know each other better and have a better understanding as teammates, isn't it?" And after E, Sun always felt that you had earned each other's respect, and after that, you didn't go toe-to-toe anymore, in fact, you could be friends. If you're willing to partner with Sun, the Magic will soon be in talks with the Kings about a trade, and until then, Sun respects your personal ideas. ”

Emma is right, after E was abused, Artest really began to respect Sun Zhuo in his heart, and no longer had any prejudice or discrimination against him, but Artest was the one who lost after all, and it made him feel too embarrassed to defect to Sun Zhuo.

Artest said with a resolute face: "Tell Sun, I won't want to partner with him, I will never go to Orlando, I love here, I get along well with everyone on the Kings, even if I am traded, I won't try my best to help him, don't think I don't know why he is looking for me, he is in trouble, right?" The Celtics just beat the Magic, Kevin Ganew named to teach Sun a lesson, this season's playoffs Magic will definitely not be able to pass the Celtics, except for Sun, the other guys are too young and soft, not the opponents of Paul Pierce's group of old guys at all, so he thought of me, only I can deal with them, he just wants to use me to complete the triple championship for him, I won't help him! ”

Artest immediately saw through Sun Zhuo's motives, everyone knew that the Celtics had just overturned the Magic home court with great vigour, each of them was very tough, and the Magic had nothing to do with them except for Sun Zhuo.

In terms of toughness alone, no one in the league can compare to Artest.

Emma didn't deny it, but said, "You can really give Sun what he wants, but you should also see what you can get when you come to the Magic, have you ever made it to the finals?" Have you ever won a championship? Do you want to play in the most intense confrontation of the playoffs? That's where you can show your talents, and there's only so much you can do here. ”

When it comes to the championship, Artest also has to be moved, as a professional player, he has always dreamed of the championship, although he is not old now, there will be opportunities in the future, but he can't wait to show himself on the highest stage, every June to see two other teams compete for the championship, will make Artest itch, he also wants to enter the finals, if you join the magic, with Sun Zhuo's super personal strength, I am afraid that every year will be a contender for the championship.

"You don't need to say it, I won't want to partner with Sun!" Artest happily refused.

Emma returned disappointed, and told Sun Zhuo about today's conversation with Artest on the phone, but after listening, Sun Zhuo said confidently: "That guy will be willing to come." ”

Sun Zhuo obviously knows Artest better than Emma, this guy just wants to save face, from Emma's description, Sun Zhuo has roughly guessed Artest's mind, Artest is definitely willing to compete with Sun Zhuo for the championship, he will not avoid Sun Zhuo all his life because of what happened before, he is not such a person without pattern.

Sun Zhuo will wait patiently for a few days, and if there is really no movement, he will find a way.

Sun Zhuo is injured this time and will miss a few games, because it is a minor injury, Sun Zhuo will not use the precious game to repeat the challenge card, and Sun Zhuo has always wanted Durant to grow up faster, Sun Zhuo is not there, Durant will get more opportunities to hone, which is a good thing for Durant and the newcomers of the team, but the record is probably a little worse.

The Magic's next opponent is the New Orleans Hornets, and before the game started, Coach Stan Van Gundy said to Durant: "Kevin, today, you're going to be the heart of the team's offense, you're going to get a lot of shots, do everything you can to score, don't care about the result." ”

Even Sun Zhuo told Durant that he wanted him to keep shooting, and even required him to make a minimum number of shots.

Standing on the court, Durant felt so much pressure for the first time since he entered the league, he started from the bench and slowly became a starter, and now Sun Zhuo is injured, he has become the team's top name, Sun Zhuo, coach and other teammates seem to support him.

"Kevin Durant, calm down, if I were in the supersonics, I would have been the boss a long time ago, and there is nothing exciting about being the boss this time, this should have been the treatment I deserved." Durant comforted himself and calmed himself down.

Sun Zhuo also came to the scene in a suit today, and he is looking forward to Durant's performance as the boss.

The Hornets are not a strong team, Durant hit jumpers one after another on the outside to score consecutive points as soon as he came up, as a top show, it took so long to be able to play in the league, it seems that Durant can't wait.

Sun Zhuo smiled, looked at Durant on the court, and suddenly felt that he was a little different from the rookie Durant in his previous life, maybe it was the relationship between the jersey on his body, and Durant wearing a magic jersey had a less temperament.

Durant felt amazing, coupled with the unlimited firing rights that the team gave him, and the whole team tried their best to feed him, Durant's score quickly broke 20 points.

"This kid might score 40 points today." Stan Van Gundy whispered to Sun Zhuo.

Sun Zhuo said to Stan Van Gundy: "Let him take it, don't replace him, take as much as he can, he needs a record to maintain his confidence throughout the season." ”

Although Sun Zhuo intended to help Durant, Durant's personal ability was still not up to it, and as the opponent's defense strengthened, his mistakes began to increase, his shooting rate began to decline, and the score was overtaken by the Hornets.

In the end, Durant scored a career-high 34 points, but the team lost.

For this performance, Sun Zhuo was a little disappointed, and when the whole team tried their best to feed the ball and shot so many times, he only scored 34 points, which is still a big gap from the unsolvable Durant that Sun Zhuo is familiar with.

"Durant can't grow much in just one season, and his role in the playoffs, especially against the Celtics, will be very low. Alas, Artest, this guy obviously has nothing to do with the king, but he can't pull his subordinates to come to me, he definitely wants to come here! ”

Sun Zhuo knows very well what kind of person Artest is, and there has been nothing between the two of them for a long time, but there is a lack of a reason for reconciliation.

Coincidentally, the next game is the Miami Heat coming to Orlando to challenge the Magic, Sun Zhuo is still absent, Dwyane Wade joked in an interview with reporters: "Sun's injury has long been healed, he didn't dare to play with me, so he deliberately didn't play!" ”

A reporter also found Sun Zhuo, and Sun Zhuo responded with a smile: "What can make me dare not play, there is only Ron Artest in the whole league." ”

This sentence quickly reached Artest's ears, and even his teammates heard about Sun Zhuo's interview, and he was respected and even feared by the first person in the alliance.

Next, Sun Zhuo looked forward to how Artest would respond.