Early the next morning, Drew and Gooden were the cover characters of the Chicago Post. At the same time, on the Internet, a video called "Uncle Drew" spread wildly across the United States.

The content of the video is the footage of Drew and Gooden playing on the street court yesterday. The two old men's energetic physical fitness and incredible ball skills surprised everyone who clicked on the video.

People are speculating about where these two old men are sacred. Are they retired soldiers? Or was he once an unknown professional basketball player?

It wasn't until the end of the video that the mystery was finally revealed. When the two old men returned to the dressing room and removed their special effects makeup, everyone was stunned.

It turned out that it was hidden under the skin of these two old men. One is the Cavaliers' leading point guard, Kyrie. Irving, while the other, is this season's MVP candidate, Yiyang from the Dallas Mavericks!

Seeing this, everyone gasped! This makeup technique is really terrifying, and on the two old men, you can't see any of the characteristics of Owen and Yiyang at all!

And Buck was so excited that he rushed out of his room with his mobile phone after watching this video, looking for people to watch this video all over the street, and he kept yelling. "I've played with Owen, I've played with Yi, hahahaha!"

No wonder those two "old men" yesterday were so terrifying, because they themselves are the most terrifying basketball players in the world. However, being abused by Yiyang and Owen is also another kind of "enjoyment" for the people in the street court yesterday.

The PepsiCo-funded commercial caused a huge sensation in the United States, throwing NBA superstars into the streets without knowing it, which was a great idea.

PepsiCo became popular, and the leading actors in the film, Owen and Yiyang, were even more popular. Fans have left messages, hoping that the two "uncles" can go to their city to play.

"I'll just say what did you kid do when you went to Chicago overnight yesterday, it turns out that there is still this kind of fun!"

In the locker room of the Mavericks, Yiyang's teammates also watched the popular video in the United States.

"Hahahaha, seriously, their makeup skills are amazing. The moment I put on my makeup and looked in the mirror, I even doubted my true age! ”

"Damn, it's really good, you can figure out this kind of gameplay. No, I'm going to get my manager in touch with PepsiCo as well! "Tony. After watching the video, Aaron also geared up, and everyone also discussed fiercely, and laughed from time to time.

In the tense season, Yiyang's advertisement has undoubtedly made the Mavericks' locker room atmosphere a lot easier.

Carlisle couldn't help but shake his head, Yiyang, this kid, can make a sensation in the United States when he shoots commercials. He has become the absolute protagonist of the basketball world. As long as it is something related to basketball, whether it is a game or an advertisement, Yiyang's figure is indispensable.

After Uncle Drew's video exploded, it naturally made Yiyang, who had just attracted much attention because he had just defeated Westbrook, rise in popularity.

The whole world is talking about Uncle Drew's video, and the whole world is talking about Yiyang and Owen. Of course, these discussions were not all positive.

"If you think you can spend your energy on commercials in the middle of the season, he's very wrong! From west to east, from east to west, tomorrow, there's another game. IMHO, this is also a joke about the team's results. ”

"Flying all the way to Chicago for advertising? It's good that Wall finally has a chance in the next game. ”

"People are somewhat undisciplined after becoming famous, which is a living example. I've heard that John. Wall didn't come home until late yesterday after a late practice, and what about our Mr. MVP? Instead, he enjoys the pleasure of abusing amateurs on the street court. I think it is time for Wall to teach that arrogant Chinese a lesson on the court. ”

"Look at what the Yidu has swelled into? Did he feel that John. Is Wall no longer able to pose a threat to him? Look, Wall will pay the price in the next game. ”

Yiyang really didn't expect that he would just shoot an advertisement, and some annoying media would be able to go online.

Half of the people in the world are cheering for Yiyang's wonderful performance in reality and advertising, while the other half is waiting for Yiyang to lose in order to teach him a lesson.

Yiyang naturally didn't mean to disrespect Wall, in fact, his relationship with Wall was both friend and foe, which made him full of respect for the champion who was the same class as himself. His shooting of advertisements is completely commercial, and it has nothing to do with whether he respects Wall or not.

"These idiot media, they don't have news to make up anymore?"

Seeing Yiyang scolding at the news on his phone, Wade smiled instead.

"Don't say that, it's proof of your popularity. It's the same commercial, it's the same championship-level team, and you've seen people criticize Kyrie. Owen? ”

Hearing Wade say this, Yiyang shook his head.

"Because only the most successful players attract so much criticism. Enjoy, and when the media stops talking about you, that's not right. Let's go, and then accompany me to practice two sets of confrontation layups! Wade wiped his sweat and got back up.

Yiyang also withdrew his distracting thoughts and followed Wade back into the training ground. It doesn't matter what the media say, the important thing is that you have to train well and keep winning!

On Dec. 30, the Mavericks, who had won three in a row after Christmas, continued to sit at home. This time, they're up against the Washington Wizards, who have an equally good record this season, with a 22-8 record so far.

The Wizards went 12-4 in December, the franchise's best monthly record since February 1969. However, the team was neither called the Wizards nor in Washington at the time, and it was when they were still the Baltimore Bullets that they had such a good result. The Wizards have never been so good, and they're great for a reason.

John. Wall and Bradley. Beal, this group of Wizards who relied on the draft and cultivated their own backcourt double guns, is the reason why the Wizards are finally on the right track. In yesterday's game, the Wizards even took out the Rockets, who have been in the West this season. Beal scored 32 points to beat Harden, and Wall contributed a stunner in the final six seconds to make the Rockets have to swallow the defeat.

But it is precisely because yesterday's game with the Rockets was too intense that today's back-to-back was not easy for the Wizards. The Wizards on the Texas tour rushed to Dallas to challenge the Mavericks after beating the Rockets yesterday, playing two Western Conference strength teams in a row, which was almost a physical torture for the Wizards' players.

Back-to-back away games were a war of attrition for the Wizards, but the team didn't let up in the start, and with back-to-back goals from Brazilian centers Nene and Pierce, the Wizards took the lead 7-2. The Mavericks don't know the basket on their home court and play iron frequently. The ill-intentioned media are extremely enjoyable to watch, and Yiyang is really in a bad state because of running around shooting advertisements!

However, just a few minutes later, as the likes of Nowitzki and Yiyang began to score slowly, the Mavericks quickly got into the groove and caught up with the score. Not in good shape? In the face of Wall, a respectable opponent, Yiyang will never be out of shape!

In the first quarter of the game, the two sides attacked and defended each other, and finally the Mavericks ended the first quarter with a temporary lead of 27-24. Yiyang had 8 points and 3 assists in a single quarter, which did not let Wall take advantage of the half. Advertising is advertising, and the game will never fall!

After the start of the second quarter, the Wizards, who were fighting back-to-back, clearly began to weaken. Wall's breakaway wasn't as sharp as usual, and Beal's shots were on the edge of Wade and Toney. Under Aaron's rotational defense, he also frequently hits iron.

On the contrary, Yiyang was like a fish in water, and he played a counterattack on the field. In the first quarter of the game, the Wizards could barely bite the score. But by the end of the second quarter, the margin had become double digits.

56-45, the Wizards were in trouble.

The Wizards felt like a frog in warm water, and although the team scored many goals on offense, they couldn't stop the opponent's offense, which led to a widening point difference. By the halfway point of the third quarter, the margin had become more than 20 points. It seems that the back-to-back battles have indeed had a big impact on the Wizards. In the end, the Mavericks entered the fourth quarter with a 25-point advantage. And those media who are still eager to see Yiyang's jokes have also shut their mouths.

So in the fourth quarter of the game, both sides switched to the bench lineup. Wizards coach Randy. Whitman doesn't think there's any need to let the main team waste their physical energy, the Wizards' record in December is good enough, and the game that should be let go still has to be released.

And the Mavericks locked up the win early, so naturally there was no need to send the main players on the court.

Garbage time came early, and Yiyang scored 22 points and 8 assists in the third quarter of the game. Wall also had eight assists, but with only half the points of Yiyang, he undoubtedly lost in the duel again.

Originally, there was nothing to say about this game, but in the last three minutes of the game, the Mavericks ushered in a bad news.

Yiyang's first substitute, Puerto Rican defender Jose. Barria accidentally sprained his knee during a breakaway and was forced off. While Barria wasn't a regular on the team, his injury undermined the integrity of the Mavericks' roster.

In the end, the Mavericks slaughtered the Washington Wizards with a brutal score of 114-87 at home, drawing an imperfect end to the Wizards' dream December.

After the game, the media that were still accusing Yiyang of shooting advertisements regardless of the game disappeared without a trace in an instant. Where Yiyang's results are, there is nothing more convincing than the actual results.

"What do you think of what those media are saying? Uncle Gooden doesn't just win on the streets of Chicago, he wins in the NBA! ”

After the game, in the face of reporters' questions, Yiyang was very confident. At the same time, he was very sorry that he seemed to have disappointed the other half of the world who wanted to see him lose.

Of course, even if the competition is won, the debate about Yiyang will not stop. Wizards fans say that if they hadn't played back-to-back games, the Mavericks wouldn't have had a chance at all!

But where in the world are there so many ifs? Moreover, the Wizards are not the only ones in the league who have had back-to-back games. To use this as an excuse is precisely the most stupid.

In December, the Mavericks' 12-3 record was not as good as their 18-game winning streak in October and November, but that still didn't affect the fact that they were the best team in the league.

With 31 wins and 3 losses, the Mavericks continue to dominate the pack, and they seem to be one step closer to breaking the Bulls' 72-win record.

The Mavericks' glorious 2014 ended like this, but Yiyang believes that in the following 2015, there is still no one who can stop them from sweeping the league.

But at this time, in Carlisle's office, the academy coach was very troubled.

Just now, he received a report of Barria's injury. Severe knee sprain that requires a 12-18 week break. In other words, Barria was basically reimbursed for the regular season. Whether the playoffs can be played or not depends on the recovery.

Although the Puerto Rican is only Yiyang's bench this season, his three-point shooting and rich experience are the key to the Mavericks' bench stability. After all, basketball is not a one-man sport. An important substitute is sometimes the key to determining the team's ceiling.

Although the Mavericks lineup still has Devin. Harris is a point guard available, but Carlisle must admit that Harris is not safe now, even if used as a first bench.

It seems that this year, the Mavericks will have to add some fresh blood, just like Peja did in mid-2011.