Chapter 571: Big Star Griffin
After eating the dumplings, the players did not play with their sisters-in-law, but had a good night's rest at their hotel in Washington. The next morning, the Mavericks players got back on their bags and headed to the airport.
Of course, Yiyang's luggage was all covered by Goebel. In this alliance, it is almost an unwritten rule for rookies to help old birds carry their luggage. Don't say it's Gobert, even if a star who has been famous in Europe for a long time comes to play in the NBA for the first time, he has to help the "old player" who is younger than him with his luggage.
It's not bullying, it's a habit that every team has. In the past, when Yiyang first came to the Mavericks, Kidd and Terry's luggage was basically hanging on him.
However, Gobert, who is 2.15 meters tall, has a few more luggage on his body, and he doesn't seem to be much of a burden. This guy followed Yiyang casually, and it didn't seem to be too heavy at all.
Since the Mavericks players are flying on a Cuban private jet, they don't have to go through security with regular travelers, but instead have a dedicated VIP lane.
In addition to saving time, VIP access has the advantage of eliminating harassment from journalists.
Yiyang doesn't know why, but there are a lot of reporters squatting at Washington Dulles International Airport today. Under normal circumstances, an NBA team leaving the area would not attract so many reporters. Because the reporters who were supposed to interview yesterday had finished interviewing, even if they asked again today, they couldn't ask anything new.
"It's strange, isn't it possible that they want to interview us about what our dumplings taste like yesterday?" Yiyang looked at the black reporters who were stopped outside the VIP passage, even if they came to eat dumplings yesterday, it was a bit exaggerated that there were so many people.
"Dumplings? Don't tell me you don't know that. After listening to Yiyang, Gobert, who was carrying a suit of luggage, cast a monster-like gaze instead.
"What's the matter?" Yiyang was confused, and everyone went back to rest after eating dumplings yesterday. In addition to Marion, Iguodala and Tony. Except for the three old oils who agreed to play cards together, everyone else went to bed early. Could it be that something happened after I fell asleep yesterday?
"You turn on your phone and see if Vignari has called you, and then, take a good look at Twitter!" Goebel didn't say it directly to Yiyang, but smiled mysteriously.
In this way, Yiyang did not look at his mobile phone after waking up today. Because he was in a hurry, Yiyang basically didn't have time to look at his phone.
After listening to Gobert, Yiyang immediately took out his mobile phone and looked at it. Vignari didn't call, it was noon in Italy, maybe she was out with her mother. Subsequently, Yiyang clicked into Twitter. As is customary, there are a whole bunch of @own tips. But Yiyang has become accustomed to it, and as a public figure, your @prompt is almost inexhaustible.
After that, Yiyang saw a good omen name in a bunch of hot tweets, Blake. Griffin!
Yiyang glanced at Gobel, and Gobert raised an eyebrow at Yiyang. So, all of this has to do with Griffin's tweets?
"The Los Angeles Clippers have won 3 in a row and we've been unstoppable lately! The next opponent, come and take a beating! @Dallas-Yi”
Griffin's naked provocation made Yiyang's eyes widen. Yes, after this guy said this, he even @ Yiyang directly at the end! Griffin, that's a big breath.
And under this sentence, Griffin also attached two pictures very appropriately. One is a graph of his stats, and it seems that he is very proud of his 31 points and 12 rebounds last night. The other is a photo of Griffin leaning on Yiyang for a layup. Griffin in the photo is aggressive, while Yiyang is a little embarrassed. Because it was captured, Yiyang's eyes and mouth were closed due to conditioned reflex, and he looked extremely ugly.
"Now, you know why those reporters are here, right? Seeing that you have not responded for a long time, the reporters are eager to know what you think. Goebel said, leaving all his luggage at the security checkpoint.
Yiyang shook his head, the Mavericks really haven't played against the Clippers this season. But even against the Clippers, Yiyang's biggest target is Paul, not Griffin's stupid big man who can only ravage the basket.
However, based on the experience of the Clippers and Mavericks in the past, the Clippers did not take advantage of the slightest. Yiyang has not forgotten the shocked reaction of the world when the Clippers were swept out of the first round by the Mavericks in the first round last season.
Really, did you go to the house to uncover the tiles without fighting for three days?
If Yiyang and Wall are still friends and enemies, then Yiyang and Griffin are simply hostile!
From the beginning of their rookie season to now, the two have never looked at each other. Griffin always thought that Yiyang had robbed him of a lot of things that belonged to him, so he always wanted to teach Yiyang a lesson. And in the face of this kind of provocation, Yiyang will naturally never be soft.
Pressing off the phone screen, Yiyang followed the team to the plane. It's useless to say more, let's see you in Dallas, Mr. Champion!
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On the evening of January 2, when Yiyang was still practicing after returning to Dallas, Blake . Griffin, the recent star forward in Los Angeles, has appeared on a talk show called "Welcome to Los Angeles."
"Los Angeles Welcome Party" is a very popular evening talk show on local TV in Los Angeles, and the guests on this show come from a wide range of backgrounds. In addition to entertainers and sports stars, news parties are also among the candidates, and even talk show hosts will cheer each other on each other's shows.
Today's show invited Griffin to attend the show, and the audience was not surprised at all. If Yiyang's recent performance has dominated Dallas, then the recent performance of Griffin has undoubtedly ruled the whole of Los Angeles!
"Welcome Blake, it's the first time you're on a talk show, and let's say hello to the audience." Moderator: Barry. Hickson introduced today's guests to everyone, and since there was a preview of this show before, everyone knew that Griffin would be present on the show today. Therefore, the ratings of the show are also soaring.
Griffin, who was wearing a hoodie, waved confidently at the camera, and it was clear that his recent outstanding performance had made the '09 champion proud.
The two talked about a lot of things, from Griffin's girlfriend to his puppy, and they talked almost nothing. And this also greatly satisfies the public's desire to peep into the private lives of celebrities.
Of course, since basketball stars are invited, then in the end, there are some topics related to basketball.
"Blake, the Clippers have won three in a row lately, and you've played three games in a row. What does it feel like to be a high-profile NBA star? ”
"Wow, when you can score 40 points in a game, man, you feel like the whole world is under your control!" Griffin looked up at the ceiling, recalling the past three games over and over in his head.
On December 28, the Clippers played at home against the Jazz, and Yiyang's old friend Hayward did not play well today, making only 3 of 11 shots and scoring only 9 points. And Blake. Griffin became the brightest star of the day.
Face Favors and Marvin. Williams' inside combination, Griffin made 20 crazy shots, cutting down an incredible 40 points and 10 rebounds! He helped the Clippers win over the Jazz, and that was Griffin's unstoppable start.
On December 30, they will host the Suns. Face Plumlee and Channing. Frye, Griffin scored 38 points and grabbed 14 rebounds with one dunk after another.
With Griffin bombing wildly on the inside, the Suns couldn't slow down at all. The Clippers almost sealed the win at the start of the fourth quarter, 107-88, and the biggest credit for this big win was none other than Griffin.
Finally, yesterday, January 1, the Clippers host the Bobcats. Al, who is not good at defense. Jefferson had no way to take the highly mobile Griffin, who slashed 31 points and 12 rebounds to help the Clippers win a hearty three-game winning streak.
And after that? After that, the news of Yiyang and his teammates eating dumplings actually made headlines. And Griffin himself was drowned under one dumpling after another!
"In the next game, you're going to face the league's No. 1 Mavericks. We've all seen your tweet and you seem confident about tomorrow's game. So, the Clippers' winning streak is going to continue, right? Barry continued to ask, and the topic undoubtedly turned many sports fans who never watch talk shows on the other side.
"Tomorrow's game is no problem at all, and the Mavericks are still the best in the league because they've never played against the Clippers this season. We have Chris. Paul, with DeAndrew. Jordan, Jamal has it, there's Dudley, there are many, many powerful ruthless characters. So, of course, we're going to win. ”
"What about you? What role will you play in tomorrow's game? Barry noticed that Griffin had just mentioned a lot of people, but not himself.
"I'm going to keep playing well and the Mavericks' box defense can't stop me. Be ready, there's a good chance I'll score 30 points, maybe 40 points on your home court! Griffin pointed viciously at the camera, as if Yiyang was really in front of him.
"Ho, it seems that you and Yi are really related. By the way, have you replied to your tweets so far? ”
"He hasn't spoken up until now because he's scared! He's going to say tomorrow, oh, I didn't see Blake's tweet. But don't believe it, it's all nonsense, it's all an excuse he made for his cowardice! I know the Mavericks haven't lost at home this season, but that's the end of the record! ”
Griffin, in the joyful atmosphere of the show and the fans in Los Angeles, seemed to think that he was really on top of the world!
Yiyang didn't watch this show, so he didn't know that Griffin was already arrogant like this.
Now, fans all over Los Angeles are waiting to see Griffin beat China.
However, judging from past experience, it seems that it is not certain who will be beaten violently......