Chapter 82: Who Are You?
On October 31, the NBA's top five of the day list, the anti-awaited fans watched the big "1" on the TV screen fade away, and then saw a running No. 1 guard on the basketball court.
At this time, all the Chinese fans were boiling. It's the first time that a Chinese player has been able to reach the top of the top five daily rankings.
Through the daily top five, the NBA broadcast to the world a beautiful picture of Yiyang's elbow pass assisting Nowitzki to complete the assist. Most of the fans who watched this ball have grown their mouths, how can NBA games be played like this?
And, look at who is the one who completes the assist? A rookie, and a rookie from China. Perhaps some of the local players in the United States usually like to play a little tricky in serious games, but the Chinese players who follow the rules play this kind of tricks really beyond everyone's expectations.
Some people may be full of praise for Yiyang's pass, but some people just think that Yiyang is shit luck and happens to have no mistakes. In the NBA, this cool trick may not be loved by everyone. Chauncey of the Nuggets. Billups, definitely one of them.
"Hahahaha, did you see that? This kid's elbow pass simply went viral on the Internet. "On the Denver Nuggets' training ground, a black man with a baby's face and pigtailed hair walked up to Billups with his cell phone.
'I've seen Cameron, I've seen this pass countless times. Since the day it appeared, many people have sent it to me. God, I didn't expect to meet this kid so soon. Billups smiled kindly, and on Anthony's phone, the miracle of Yiyang's elbow pass resurfaced in front of the former Finals MVP.
Why are so many people showing this ball to Billups? They all seem to be saying, "Look at Chaunse, how amazing young people are now." An old guy like you, I'm afraid I can't compete with them anymore. ”
Yes, look at this group of guys, one by one, they have only lived in this world for more than twenty years. And Billups' career is almost twenty years old. On Anthony's mobile phone, Yiyang's wonderful assist came to an end. "Little Melon" took the phone back, and at the same time, it was a kind smile on Billups's face.
"Don't worry, Cameron, I won't let this kid mess around on the field." Billups said, turning his head to Anthony seriously.
"Hey, of course I do. I never felt like you were old, man. Anthony smiled and patted Billups on the shoulder.
Two days later, on December 3. The Dallas Mavericks, who have won three straight games in the opening game, are about to visit the Denver Plateau to challenge the Nuggets.
And Billups and Cameron. Anthony, ready for anything. The Texas powerhouse may not be able to cross the Denver Plateau!
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After the game in Los Angeles, Yiyang took a day off with the team in Dallas. After that, Rick. Carlisle set off again with his team for their second consecutive away trip.
This time, Cuban did not invite the players' families to accompany him. Because compared to Los Angeles, Denver is really not a good place to visit. Like Wen Xue's weak body, when she arrives in Denver, she may have more serious altitude sickness.
Therefore, this is also the first time since Yiyang entered the NBA, Wen Xue can only watch her son's game on TV. What Wen Xue didn't know was that in faraway Italy, there was another woman who would turn on the TV on time on the night of the game to watch her son play. Yiyang's popularity is getting higher and higher, and there are more and more people who are interested in him.
As soon as he got off the plane, the temperature in Denver, which was much lower than that in Dallas, made Yiyang shiver.
In Dallas, Yiyang only needs to wear a short sleeve and a light jacket over it, which is enough to cope with the temperature in December. But in Denver, the people around are already wearing coats and down jackets, and the snow is piled up on both sides of the road.
At this time, Yiyang finally knew how lovely the Texas sunshine was. Moreover, Yiyang, who came to Denver for the first time, really felt a little tightness in his chest. This damn altitude made Yiyang have no good feelings about the land of Denver in an instant.
But fortunately, after a night's rest, Yiyang's body gradually adapted to the temperature and altitude here. When December 3 arrived, Yiyang stood on the field of the Pepsi Center to warm up. His body has swept away all discomfort.
Yesterday, Rick. Carlisle is still worried about Yiyang's physical condition. It's not uncommon for stars to be out of tune in Denver due to temperature and altitude issues, but for now, he's at least certain that Yiyang won't be one of them.
When Billups was warming up, his eyes would always fall on the half of the Mavericks players from time to time. Of course, it wasn't Kidd Sr. who caught Billups' eye, after all, he and Kidd couldn't be more familiar.
What Billups has always cared about is the Mavericks' No. 1 tanhua, Yiyang.
As a 1997 scout, Billups was well aware of how strong a high-pick rookie's desire to prove himself in the game was. Billups was not reused in many teams early in his career, but his desire to win never stopped.
Therefore, Billups guessed that Yiyang, who was cold and cold on the surface, was actually restless in his heart. Later in the competition, Yiyang will definitely use all his strength to defeat himself. Billups has to give it his all, or he could be picked off by the number one defender.
The former FMVP did not take Yiyang lightly because he was just a rookie, and now, Yiyang has met a real opponent!
Half an hour later, the dialogue between the powers of the west officially began. On the Mavericks' side, Carlisle still let Yiyang stay on the bench first. Yiyang has no objection to this, after all, he still needs to learn a lot of things off the field.
Compared to the first three opponents the Mavericks faced, the Denver Nuggets are really an out-and-out powerhouse in the West. Last season, the Nuggets finished fourth in the West under Anthony's leadership. Although the current Nuggets team is full of injuries, there are only eight people who can play. But with Anthony, Billups and J.R. Smith, the Nuggets are still a team with a lot of offensive power. Their athletic style of play is sure to make the "old men" in Dallas tired.
At the beginning, the Nuggets' star Cameron. Anthony received the team's power forward Gary. Forbes hit the ball in the pass, don't look at the "little melon" with a baby face, but in front of the opponent, the "melon" is not sweet at all. He brought nothing but bitterness to his opponents.
Soon, though, Nowitzki was leaning on Gary near the three-second zone. Forbes hook hit.
After the injury of Brazilian center Nene, the Nuggets are quite short on the inside. Because of this, George. Karl will let Forbes, who originally played the No. 3 position, go to the No. 4 position. Although Forbes has the advantage of mobility on the offensive end, when it comes to the defensive end, Nowitzki is helpless when he sits on the guy who is only 2.01 meters tall to attack.
However, the Nuggets were not discouraged by Nowitzki's goal, and their strength today was athleticism. Everyone has to run under Billups' organization, and the old calf is tired of coping.
The name "Denver Track and Field Team" is not for nothing, and the Nuggets' athleticism has indeed caused the Mavericks' basket to be frequently attacked. And such a fast-paced game also made Kidd, an old guy, physically exertionable.
Seeing Kidd's chest rise and fall in an increasingly large arc, Rick. Carlisle stood up and walked in front of Yiyang.
Yiyang didn't hesitate, he immediately stood up and took off his training clothes, walked to the technical table, and waited for the dead ball!
A foul by Anthony sent Marion to the free throw line, and Yiyang finally waited for the dead ball to come.
Yiyang stepped onto the court in the Mavericks' blue away jersey and gently punched a sweaty Kidd.
"Don't be led into too fast a rhythm by them, we need to be steady" Kidd grabbed Yiyang and admonished, Yiyang nodded silently, and then jumped up.
“Who are you!? Who are you !? Who are you !? ”
When Yiyang came on the field, the entire Pepsi Center shouted in unison. They deliberately use the phrase "Who are you?" Such a roar stimulates Yiyang's nerves and expresses the fans' unwillingness to cut him.
But Yiyang's expression did not change, and after Marion hit both free throws, Yiyang immediately returned to his designated position, opening his arms and preparing to defend.
Billups' style of play is different from that of most point guards, he doesn't have a strong desire to score and doesn't pray for full throttle. This guy has only one purpose, to make his team attack smoothly!
Yiyang watched the unpretentious defender approach him, and he immediately took a step up to prevent Billups from making a sudden jumper.
However, Billups only crossed diagonally and sent the ball to Anthony.
Anthony broke through directly in front of Marion's defense, and paused after reaching the mid-range. This time, Marion's expected rhythm was completely disrupted. Taking advantage of Marion's stunned moment, Anthony quickly squeezed Marion away and went straight to the basket and made a strong layup.
After that, Billups immediately quickly retreated, and watched with full attention as Yiyang slowly approached him. He knew that next, his defensive pressure would increase exponentially.
Yiyang naturally knows that Billups is powerful, not only passing and throwing, but Billups' defense is also quite good.
Billups is always able to judge the opponent's next move with his more experience, and Yiyang's every look, every dribble, can't escape Billups's eyes.
Seeing that Billups would not leave him, Yiyang immediately opened a few steps away from Billups. Then, the guy dribbles quickly, intending to make a strong dash!
Yiyang suddenly kicked forward! His whole body was like being fired out by a spring, and he flew straight ahead!
The experienced Billups immediately shifted his steps, but the next second, he crashed into Marion, who was in the secret premise.
Billups squeezed past the pick-and-roll, but Yiyang had already burst into the mid-range position.
Facing the power forward Sheldon who came up to the No. 5 position. Williams, Yiyang wraps the ball behind his back, and seems to be planning to put on a good show of not looking at people's backs.
Just when the basketball was about to get out of the control of Yiyang's palm, Yiyang's right hand, which had already wrapped around his back, grabbed the basketball and threw it back!
Yiyang's fake pass action has made Sheldon change his focus, and the action on this fake fax has given Yiyang a little space.
With the help of this gap, Yiyang made a layup with a low hand. Basketball from Sheldon. Williams underarmpit through, crashes into the rebound, and bounces back into the frame!
"As soon as he came up, he played Sheldon. Williams, you never know which of this guy's passes is real and which is fake. Very wonderful layup, still as efficient as ever! "The first live commentary on the Yiyang game ESPN celebrity Mike. Brin shouted in his own thick voice, and Yiyang's wonderful performance left a deep impression on him.
Suddenly, the Pepsi Center asked "Who are you?" The shouting came to an abrupt end.
Because now, everyone realizes who Yiyang is!