On April 19, when the Mavericks scored another game at home. The battlefield of the series will be moved to Portland, to Rose Garden.

There wasn't much time left for the players to breathe, and on April 20, officials gave both players a day to fly and rest. On April 21, both sides will have to take to the pitch again to put on a great show for the fans.

So, early the next morning after the game, Yiyang said goodbye to his mother and friends and boarded the plane to Portland early.

It didn't take much time to get from Dallas to Portland, but the players had a midday break after getting off the plane and a non-stop training session in the afternoon.

Although after two matches, both sides are already very familiar with each other. But it is precisely because they are all familiar and properly trained that the players can play better on the field.

As soon as Carlisle stepped off the plane with his players, the cell phone in his pocket rang without warning.

The academy coach took out his mobile phone and saw that it was none other than his boss Mark Brown. Cuban.

Carlisle was a little puzzled, what could Cuban do when he called him at this time? But in confusion, Carlisle answered the phone anyway.

"Rick! Dude, did you land safely!? Kuban's voice sounded a little excited.

"Of course, there are no problems with the plane you bought." The planes on which the Mavericks players are flying are not ordinary flights, but private jets purchased by Cuban for the comfort and freedom of departure of the players. Buying a private jet to use is not common even in a pile of money like the NBA, not to mention that Cuban is buying a large airliner like a Boeing 757.

"I know, of course, there will be no problems with the plane I bought. I mean...... At 4 o'clock this afternoon, when you train, I need you to arrange a press conference for you. ”

"Oh? Can you tell me why? ”

"Hehe, do you need to talk about it? ......”

The city of Portland, which brings Yiyang, is beautiful.

Unlike the beauty of Dallas's modern metropolis, Portland's beauty is more of a natural beauty.

Portland is of course a big city, but with its location in the Northwest and Canada to the north, Portland is more of an obscure "little village".

Looking out the window on the team bus, Yiyang could see patches of green trees. Fallen leaves fall to the ground, seemingly paving a green avenue for the city.

The bus crosses the St. John's Bridge, and the water of the Willamette Valley is like a giant mirror, enclosing the sky.

The perfect combination of steel jungle and natural scenery, in Yiyang's opinion, only Portland can deserve such a reputation.

If you're visiting Portland, you'll be happy. It's a pity that Yiyang didn't come to Portland for tourism, he came here to fight a war!

These beautiful scenery at the moment have nothing to do with Yiyang's life in the next few days. Rose Garden Course, Hotel, Rose Garden Course...... These two places are the only places that Yiyang will go to in the next few days.

Therefore, after enjoying the beautiful scenery of Portland, Yiyang did not feel much comfortable. Unless the victory is taken away in Portland, even the beautiful scenery can't make Yiyang relax.

After arriving at the hotel, the entrance of the hotel was surrounded by reporters. But the hotel security guards still joined hands to build a human wall, forcing a way for the players.

Carlisle was the first to step off the bus, and from that moment on, the shutter sound of the camera "click" and the flashes of light never stopped.

The reporters asked a lot of questions, and of course, few people had the time to answer their questions in this place. The Mavericks players smiled and waved at the reporters at most, but most of them, like Yiyang, stepped straight into the hotel with blank faces.

"Coach Carlisle, may I ask what the Mavericks have just officially announced that you will hold a press conference at four o'clock this afternoon?" But a reporter's loud question made both Carlisle and Yiyang stop.

Yiyang was stunned for a moment, holding a press conference for himself? How did you not know?

"You'll know what the press conference is about, and I'd like to welcome you along. Now, please let me and my players take a break. You know, it's not easy for anyone to travel long distances. Carlisle finished dealing with the reporters, pulled Yiyang and walked into the hotel.

The security guard closed the door of the hotel, and the noise was locked out.

"Why did you hold a press conference for me?" This time, it was Yiyang who asked Carlisle a question.

"Hey, listen to me. Rest well and train well this afternoon. By the time the press conference happens, you'll know everything. Carlisle smiled and patted Yiyang's shoulder, who spread out his hand and didn't ask any more questions.

During afternoon training, Yiyang always felt that his teammates were getting together from time to time to discuss himself. From time to time, there are still a few people who will smile inexplicably at Yiyang.

"Hey, Jason, what's going on with everyone today?" Yiyang asked Kidd, who was sitting on the sidelines, while shooting.

"You'll find out later, man, you'll find out later." Unexpectedly, even Kidd was secretive.

In this way, Yiyang trained for an afternoon under the condition of being full of mystery.

At four o'clock, Yiyang walked into the media reception room under the leadership of the Mavericks' chief press officer.

At this time, it was already full of reporters. On the stage, Carlisle, Kidd, Nowitzki and Terry were already seated.

In front of Carlisle, Yiyang saw a small bronze trophy. This trophy is the appearance of a player shooting, but what the specific award is, Yiyang couldn't remember it for a while.

"Is it a ......" Just when Yiyang just understood what was going on, Carlisle picked up the trophy and walked in front of Yiyang.

"On behalf of the NBA and the Mavericks, I would like to officially announce to you that it was voted on by 117 sports journalists and television commentators from the United States and Canada. Also, he was voted the best sixth man of the 20102011 season! After Carlisle finished speaking, he handed the trophy to Yiyang, who was stunned in place. The Kuban guy said he was going to surprise you, so we didn't tell you! Catch it, it's your honor! ”

Yiyang stared at the small copper cup in front of him and was fascinated, and his name was indeed engraved on the big base of the trophy. And this is also the first time that the name of a Chinese has been engraved on this trophy.

"What are you waiting for?" Carlisle reminded him softly, and Yiyang stiffly took the trophy from Carlisle.

Suddenly, the audience became white. Illuminated by countless flashing lights, the trophy looks as if it really will sparkle.

"Hey, congratulations, man!" After that, the players waiting for Yiyang in the media reception room all stepped forward and hugged their Chinese teammates.

It's no wonder that this group of guys look at themselves so strangely today, it turns out that they already knew......

"Also, what do you think of winning the honor of Sixth Man of the Year in your rookie season?" At the bottom, the reporters have long been impatient.

"I ...... I'm excited. I have to thank my team-mates and the fans, I wouldn't have been able to get a trophy like this without their help. "Yiyang has played basketball for so many years, and the only personal honor he has won is the NCAA Final Four MOP. But at the time, with both NCAA championships at the same time, a MOP didn't seem to be very exciting, it was more like an adjunct after winning the championship.

But now, when a personal honor appeared in front of his eyes without warning, Yiyang was even more excited than he imagined.

This season, Yiyang played all 82 games as a rookie and was not plagued by injuries. And he only started a few times throughout the season. Although he has played longer than Kidd, who has been a starter, he has met the criterion of making more substitute appearances than starts.

Odom, who ranked second on the Sixth Man poll list, is averaging 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and three assists per game this season. Although Odom is in second place, this statistic is not at all comparable to Yiyang. was elected as the best sixth person, and Yiyang naturally deserved it.

At the press conference later, the reporters saw Yiyang answer everyone's questions with a smile for the first time.

While answering reporters' questions, Yiyang on the stage always glanced at his trophy from time to time to confirm that his name was engraved on the trophy. Until now, Yiyang still can't believe that he is the best sixth person!

From a troubled teenager who went astray on the street and didn't know the direction of his life to the NBA's best sixth man, Yiyang completed it all in just two years. But these two years have been fantastic. It is precisely because his life has changed too much in a short period of time that Yiyang has an unbelievable feeling.

At the end of the press conference, Yiyang will hold the trophy and take a group photo with his teammates who came to participate in the press conference.

Yiyang stood with his coach and teammates, and everyone had a smile on their faces. In the heat of the playoffs, this is undoubtedly a huge boost for the Mavericks.

The flash was great, and Yiyang stood in the center with the golden cup held high, and at this moment he was the focus of everyone's attention.

Carlisle knows that this past season, Yiyang has already gotten the accolades he deserves. But the future ...... It will continue to belong to him.

Best Sixth Man? This will only be the tip of the iceberg of Yiyang's personal honors in his career.