Zhang Xiaotian made a very strong declaration in front of everyone, but Jacques Vaughn smiled.

In this game, the Spurs regard Zhang Xiaotian as the core, and he should take on this responsibility at a critical moment.

The Spurs have another shooter, and all but one of the four players are able to shoot from the outside.

Jacques Vaughn arranged the tactics, and Zhang Xiaotian was the first choice for the last throw.

Corey Joseph served from the midline, and the Heat also knew that Zhang Xiaotian was the Spurs' number one option, with two players following him.

When the referee's whistle blew, Zhang Xiaotian did not choose to go over to catch the ball as soon as possible, but leaned the defender, knocked the defender behind him away and rushed out at the same time, allowing Cory Joseph to pass the ball comfortably into his hands.

When another defender pounced, Zhang Xiaotian had already turned and rushed to the three-point line.

The Heat team was also in a hurry, and a full three people rushed over to block it.

Zhang Xiaotian did not hesitate at all, and raised the ball high.

Double the hit rate, ignoring 50% defense interference, and the three hands around his body looked so pale and weak.

"Lore, lore, Zhang Xiaotian! At 84:83, Spurs won! ”

Amid the roar of the commentator and the referee's whistle at the end of the game, the Spurs players cheered.

Zhang Xiaotian performed more comprehensively in this game, with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, and quasi-triple-double data, which was better than Leonard's two games.

The Summer League interviews weren't so formal, and as soon as the game was over, a crowd rushed over.

There are many reporters from across the ocean, Xu Yi feels threatened, as well as reporters from local media and sports media, Zhang Xiaotian is really being treated as a star this time, and Jacques Vaughn is also a little surprised.

Zhang Xiaotian first answered Xu Yi's question, which made the other party very proud.

Out of protection for the players, Jacques Vaughn did not let Zhang Xiaotian and reporters say more.

This kind of battle is also the first time Zhang Xiaotian has experienced it, and he is really a little nervous, but as long as the question is about basketball, he will not be worried.

After returning to the hotel, Zhang Xiaotian unexpectedly received a call from Eddie, and he thought that this agent would only go to college students, and he didn't care about him as a customer at all.

"Brother, your performance is fantastic, I know, from the moment I saw you, I knew that you could do it, you can rest assured, I will negotiate a big contract for you."

Eddie's exaggerated voice makes people feel unreliable, but being able to represent the Spurs in the summer league does play a role, and Zhang Xiaotian is also very much looking forward to the official contract.

Knowing that Eddie had already contacted Spurs manager R-C. Buford, Zhang Xiaotian was inexplicably a little nervous.

He said: "It doesn't matter if it's a big contract or not, I just want to get a formal contract, as long as the team gives me a chance, I can definitely play." ”

"Brother, believe me, I'm a professional."

Eddie bragged again, Zhang Xiaotian solemnly asked the other party to ventilate with him for any decision, and did not talk to Eddie more.

There is still a game tomorrow, and Zhang Xiaotian chooses to rest early.

Before going to bed, he logged on to social media and found that there were more fans, most of them supportive fans, and some of them were sneering, he wasn't angry, he just thought it was funny.

No matter what the message is, it shows that he has received more attention.

Xu Yi sent a message suggesting that he open social media on the other side of the ocean, Zhang Xiaotian was still hesitating, he wanted to wait until he got a formal contract, he was still a little worried, afraid that the bamboo basket would be empty.

The next day, the Spurs take on the Mavericks, their last opponent in the Summer League.

After this game, most people will leave, a very small number of lucky ones will get contracts, and some will stay with the team for scouting.

Against the Mavericks, the Spurs' starting lineup changed again, with Tyler Wickerson, the first substitute after Zhang Xiaotian becoming the starter, replacing Jermichael Green.

The two rookies that the Mavericks acquired through trade this year, Jay Crowder and Bernard James, are both relatively strong, and Dominic Jones, a third-year player, is also a hardliner.

As in the last game, the Spurs started the game with a tough start.

But unlike the Heat's overall excellent defense, several of the Mavericks' core players have outstanding individual defense ability and the ability to finish games on the offensive end.

Zhang Xiaotian was in trouble for the first time in the summer league, Jay Crowder was physically strong, athletic, able to keep up with Zhang Xiaotian, and his defense was extraordinarily fierce.

He seems to feel like he is on Leonard, but Leonard's defense is more skillful, with a pair of long arms that are annoying, while Jay Crowder relies more on physical confrontation and strengthens the whole strength of Zhang Xiaotian.

As soon as the game began, Zhang Xiaotian was restricted.

Fortunately, this isn't the first game, and if he had met the likes of Jay Crowder at the start of the summer league, he probably wouldn't have many chances.

But now the Spurs are using him as the tactical core, even if he looks suppressed, the opponent will not dare to take it lightly, after all, he has performed well in the first four games.

Zhang Xiaotian didn't mess around, it was not easy to break through Jay Crowder's defense, he put more energy on the strategy, and the Mavericks' defensive focus was on him, and he used this to create opportunities for his teammates.

This is the calmness of a tactical position, but the discerning person can still see that he has fallen behind in the confrontation, Jacques Vaughn sighed on the sidelines, Jay Crowder is the real NBA-level physical fitness, Zhang Xiaotian is still a little behind.

Jacques Vaughn can naturally see that Jay Crowder is still a little rough as a rookie, but unfortunately Zhang Xiaotian's skills can't effectively use this.

After losing the senior year and delaying for another two years, Jacques Vaughn felt that it was difficult for Zhang Xiaotian to make breakthrough progress at his age, but as a coach, he still liked this kind of positive, hard-working, and non-relenting player at critical moments.

So he didn't make quick adjustments in this game, but let the players on the field face the difficulties themselves.

Unlike the previous games, in the last summer league game, some players will not play again, which means that some have been eliminated early.

The confrontation with Jay Crowder was slightly weaker, but Zhang Xiaotian did not flinch, and at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, the two were entangled regardless of consumption.

"Boy, you have a kind, but I will definitely complete the task assigned by the coach in this game and complete it twice."

"Boy? Then you can give it a try, and I want to remind you that I'm technically a senior, and I know better than you how to win a game. ”

Just like Zhang Xiaotian and Jay Crowder, the scores of the two teams are also very tangled, and this game is destined to be won by only the team with more determined willpower.