Chapter 129: McDonald's All-Star Game
The protagonists of this year's Finals are still the Spurs and the Heat, will the Spurs take revenge or the Heat defend the title? Although he really hopes that Big Brother James will win three consecutive championships, every time he thinks of the chagrin and self-blame eyes of the aging Duncan last year, Hoggist always feels a burst of distress for no reason. So this year, he also politely declined the invitation of LeBron and Old Man Greg, and Hougist still chose to watch the game at home.
In the first game, the Spurs' home air conditioning actually broke, and James fought to leg cramps at the last moment, but was broken out by the Spurs team, and in the last 5 minutes, he made 4 of 5 two-pointers and 4 of 4 three-pointers, making a total of 8 of 9 shots and a wave of 20:5 to forcibly take away the game. Hoggist joked in front of the TV: "It's a shame that I didn't go to the scene, but it's still comfortable to watch the game at home with air conditioning and cold drinks." β
Although James basketed 35 points and 10 rebounds in the second game to lead the Heat team to beat the Spurs narrowly, the Spurs seemed to have suddenly improved a realm, and won the championship in three consecutive games against the Heat, although the G5 Heat started very smoothly and once led with a score of 22:6, but all the Spurs seemed to have no one to care about the score at all, completely immersed in their own rhythm, and overtook the score before the second quarter was played, and continued to beat the Heat in the second half. In this game, Ginobili, who was only a year younger than Duncan, even talked about the old man's boyish madness, and used his best breakthrough method to hit the inside line with a one-arm dunk and turn the whole court over.
Because the Spurs player data is too average, everyone can't even guess who will be the FMVP, most people were surprised when Xiao Hua read out Leonard's name, although the data Parker Duncan Leonard is similar, who can win the MVP, but after all, Leonard is still so young, it is indeed commendable to get the FMVP.
Hougist called Leonard to congratulate him on winning the award for the first time, Leonard couldn't say anything else for a long time except thanks, and when Hoggist called Popovich to congratulate him, the old man actually said that he couldn't believe that he could win the championship without him, which made Hoggist a little crying and laughing.
Haugist comforted LeBron on the phone again, but LeBron, who had two championships in hand, didn't seem to be too sad, but admired the Spurs' tactical execution from the bottom of his heart and lost convincingly.
The Spurs successfully took revenge on the Heat to win the championship, and Horgist was gladly invited to participate in the Spurs' championship parade this time, the Spurs' championship parade is really different from other cities, and the other teams are floats and land parades, and the Spurs are chartered to parade along the San Antonio River because of the characteristics of the San Antonio city.
Since he has played in the summer league with the Spurs for two consecutive years, Hougist is very familiar with many players and coaches, so he has a lot of fun with him this time. Popovich poured too much champagne and was drunk, and even counted the Spurs' championships with his fingers.
The 18-year-old was drinking and frolicking with his Summer League teammates such as Mills, Joseph and Damion, when he noticed that Leonard had returned to the cabin after a bit of noise with everyone and began to look down and fiddle with his phone.
Hougist also made an excuse to return to the cabin, sat next to Leonard, and handed him a bottle of beer, "Kehuai, just took the FMVP and turned into an Internet addict teenager?" β
"Hoggist, just broke up with the actress and grew taller again!" Kawai unscrewed the cap to reveal his trademark embarrassed smile.
Hougist was so frightened that he almost dropped the beer bottle in his hand to the ground, he looked at Leonard in surprise, Leonard hurriedly apologized to Hougist, "I'm sorry, I'm still practicing, did my joke hurt you?" β
"No, no, no, I'm just surprised, what have you been through this year? These Spurs teammates are so good, they actually taught you to joke! This counterattack is very sharp, it can be regarded as an FMVP-level mockery! β
The two clinked glasses, and Leonard took a sip and began to busily reply to messages. Haugist teased, "Isn't your girlfriend on the boat?" How? What's new? β
"Don't worry, I'm not like you are to attract bees and butterflies!" Leonard showed Hougist his phone, "I'm arranging a holiday training. β
Hoggist reached out to glance at Leonard's schedule and asked even more surprised, "You're going back to Los Angeles to train the day after tomorrow?" You've just won the championship, aren't you going to take a month or two off to go on vacation and go fishing or something? β
"It's a championship this year, but I still have a lot to improve, I need to get stronger, I need to help the team a little more, and I want to play like LeBron." Leonard said.
"You're so ambitious! I thought I was training hard enough, but I didn't expect your training schedule to be even crazier! They are really lucky to have such a serious and responsible teammate as you! β
"I'll be shy if you praise me like this, do you want to train together? Help me see if there is anything I can improve on my shooting. Leonard extended an invitation to Hougist.
Haugess nodded, "I have an invitational tournament to play next, I definitely can't meet you at the first time, it is estimated that it will be in July, I won't go to this year's summer league, you just wait for me at home!" β
At this time, Mills and the others rushed into the cabin, and walked out with Leonard on their feet, "FMVP, come out and continue to high!" The fans are calling you! ββ¦β¦
When the NBA season of 13-14 finally came to an end, ESPN and Sports Illustrated still did not release the No. 1 high school student in the United States this year. It seems to be waiting for the McDonald's All-Star Game, a big battle where Mars hits the Earth. Although Hougist's senior data exploded and seemed to be firmly on the throne of the first person, Downs Okafor and others also seemed to have an unshakable dominance in the state leagues. Unless there is a direct strong dialogue between them, it is really difficult to judge who is superior.
After the McDonald's All-Star Game invitation list was released, after the confirmation and replacement of the invited players, the 12-man roster of the two teams in the East and West was finally released. Downs and Jahir. Okafor and D'Angelo on the outside. Russell, Devon. Booker is in the East and has a gorgeous lineup, while the only famous players in the West are Hougist and Emmanuel. Moodier's two teammates, most of his teammates are Memphis Lausanne College junior guard Cameron. Payne, Henderson City Findlay High School Bennett's junior brother Kelly. Oubre, Patrick. Small stars like McCaw. Everyone understands that if Hoggist and such a group of teammates can still defeat the East Army, then he will definitely deserve to be the No. 1 high school student in the United States.
Also announced were the McDonald's All-Star Slam Dunk Contest Three-Point Contest and Skill Challenge. McCaw, German. Booker, Kelly. Oubre and Haugist; In addition to Russell, Booker, Haugist and McCaw reappeared, while the Skills Challenge featured Russell, Moodier, Payne and Haugist.
It seems that many graduates who can dominate in high school this year are very comprehensive, with good physical fitness and projection, especially Hougist, who is known for his projection, and last year's summer league also staged a real free throw line dunk, although his height is now close to the standard height of a small forward, but his style of play has not changed since he was born as a point guard, and his ball control skills are also a leader, which is rare.
This year's McDonald's All-Star Game is still held at the Chicago Union Center, this is the first time Hoggist has come to the Windy City, the day before the synchronized event, the organizers organized the players to visit Chicago's well-known scenic spot Navy Wharf, the graduates of the East and West teams did not become antagonistic because of the upcoming group confrontation, the relationship is very harmonious, especially Booker and McCaw, the two of Hougist's subordinates, who are behind Hoggist, not to mention more affectionate. As for the children who grew up in poor families, Haugist and Moodier are naturally very close, but Downs and Okafor seem to be very friendly, but walking between the two of them can feel a chill.
Booker sat on a bench on the dock and said while eating bananas: "Big brother, this time it's not that I really want to fight against you, I also want to be on a team with you, but this game has to be divided into teams according to the east and west, and when the time comes, I will be in the opposite position with you, don't play me too badly, after all, the audience and college scouts across the country are watching!" If I am abused too badly by you, and everyone thinks that my level is too poor, and the full scholarship I got is wasted, I will really lose more than I gain! You must be merciful! β
"My mercy? One of your Eastern troops, one Towns, one Okafor, two interior giants, they can sweep the whole league when they team up to play in the NBA, and I can't be abused by you if I don't use 200% of my strength? Hougist gave Booker a blank look.
"That's it, big brother, don't believe his false information, the Eastern Army is really star-studded this time! And the lineup is still very neat, there are superstars from the No. 1 position to the No. 5 position, I don't know how much better than us, the higher level of our side are all outside players, and playing with them is simply self-defeating! McCaw was also on the sidelines to help.
"Don't mention those two gods, let alone join forces to sweep the alliance, we are thankful for competing with each other on the field!" Booker said helplessly: "Don't you see that the atmosphere between them is a little weird? β
Moodier nodded, "I just walked past the two of them, and the aura was really depressing, and I was a little out of breath!" β
"Is it that exaggerated, brother? Could it be because you're too short? Hoghist teased, "I passed by them just now, but why didn't I feel any oppressive aura?" β
"If you don't say that you are a supergiant, you will have no fear in the face of the two overlords in the league in the next 10 years, and you can still talk and laugh here." McCaw continued to pout.
"Don't just! I'm from a small place and I've never seen the world, so which of you can tell me about the grievances and hatreds between the two of them. Hogist asked curiously.
Booker, who seemed to know the inside story, began to tell the story, "This story is long, it's thinking that at the beginning, Downs and Okafor in the eighth grade were already as tall as you......"
"Am I so tall? In junior high school, they were 6 feet 7 inches? At that time, I was only 6 feet ......" Haugist thought that his talent had exploded, but he didn't expect that outside the mountain, Qingshan Building, and outside the Qinglou, these two interior overlords were already talented in junior high school.
"Growing tall early doesn't mean that the talent is good! The Trail Blazers' CJ McCum, who was in his 5-foot-2 inches tall when he was a sophomore in high school, was already playing as the main point guard on the varsity team. Payne, the shortest, argued.
"It's true, I beat Bennett to take the No. 1 title in Nevada high school when I was 6 feet old!" Haugist thought about it, and what Payne said made sense.
"Big brother, I'm going to stop you, how to blow up Bennett a year ago was a hard honor, but now that Bennett is like this, it's about to become a black spot when you blow up Bennett." McCaw said with a grin.
βBullshitοΌβ Bennett's younger brother and teammate Kelly. Oubre was anxious when he heard this, after all, Bennett led him to win the National Invitational Championship in high school, and Bennett's unrivaled performance left an indelible impression on Oubre's strength, so he didn't want others to slander Bennett, "Although Bennett didn't show the talent he should have when he entered the NBA, he was a real superstar in high school!" When he led us to win the National Invitational Championship, he also beat a lot of current NBA stars! β
"The first to win is the paper, the second to win is the money!" McCaw shrugged sarcastically.
Booker was in high spirits to tell everyone gossip, but as soon as he said a word, everyone broke off and talked farther and farther, his nose was crooked, and he yelled at everyone: "Can you listen to me carefully and don't interrupt me?" Do you want to hear their story from Downs? β
"Okay, okay, we won't interrupt you, you continue." Hogist didn't want Oubre and McCaw to quarrel over Bennett.
Booker's face changed for the better, and he continued: "Downs and Okafor were talented when they were in junior high school, and they met in Jordan's basketball camp one summer, and both of them performed very well, winning the favor of many female students, and they also had a good impression of a female student, who was a high school student, much more mature than them, and she deliberately teased Downs and Okafor, telling them that she liked stronger people, so Downs and Okafor started a crazy competition, and they fought in all aspects. However, in the end, the female student came out to them, saying that she was a lace edge, which became the laughing stock of everyone. β
"Then they should hate that lily with their enemies? Why is their relationship so stiff? McCaw asked, puzzled.
"The two of them are a little bit sharp, and they both feel that the other party has to fight with themselves to make such a big ugliness, so they are even more disgusted with each other." Booker explained.
"Who are you listening to? It's! A hoarse voice ruthlessly interrupted Booker's gossip.