"I've always said that this is definitely the best Chinese restaurant in New York, no, in the United States! Chen's craftsmanship really isn't covered, guys! I love this dish he made so much...... What's it called, Minami fried meatballs! I never believed that meatballs could make such a great texture! Hernandez's unfamiliarity with chopsticks prevented him from picking up the tender meatballs, so he simply poked one hard and stuffed it into his mouth. *With* Dream *Small* Say .lā

In contrast, Addison is much more proficient in the operation of chopsticks, but his mind is not entirely on enjoying the food. Hernandez will take Cameron with him. Anthony came to dinner with him, and the topic of this dinner was definitely not as simple as catching up.

"Add, if you encounter something on All-Star that you don't understand or that makes you unpleasant, you can come to me. Although Dwyane and Bosh are also old fritters in this regard, they are not on their home turf after all. Anthony enthusiastically assured Addison that it was as if the two had known each other for a long time.

Addison just smiled politely at the other man without making any explicit reply. Take other people's hands short, eat other people's mouth short...... He had known this for a long time, Wade and Bosh were the big brothers on his team, and it was understandable to help him. Coco Cameron. Anthony and Addison are not related, and he has hardly had any contact with him before, and he has shown such enthusiasm and generosity at this time that Addison has to be wary.

Even if he were to seek a transfer, even if he were to seek a transfer, he would never choose a team like the Knicks, whose roots are still in chaos and languishing. Even if God appeared to him and asked him to choose the Knicks, he would resolutely say no.

"How's it going, buddy, do you have any thoughts about this All-Star?" Hernandez's skillful observation of words made him see at a glance that Addison was not interested in the deep meaning of Anthony's words, and he immediately changed the subject, "Like getting a rookie MVP or something?" ”

Addison, who was serving himself soup, paused, then smiled and brought the bowl back to El and began to sign to El.

- To say that I came to the All-Star without any ** is also impossible, right? I just did my best.

"So sometimes it's really difficult to talk to you, because you can always say 'yes' and 'no' in one sentence......" Hernandez pouted disapprovingly, "No sarcasm, my little brother, but it's not a good thing to always be tactful, trust me." ”

Addison raised his hands to signal that he obeyed his friend's teachings, and his style of acting off the field was basically to follow the teachings of his father and Joe, and try to maintain his tactfulness as much as possible. Unless necessary, it is possible to write it off as much as possible without drawing conclusions.

"Do you know why epiphany can only survive one night, but dogtail has such tenacious vitality? Because the epiphany is too high-profile, she is desperate for the beauty of her bloom; In contrast, Dogtail is much more low-key and sleek, he always keeps his head down and never catches the eye. Addison's father had instilled this in him countless times during his lifetime, "So, Add, be a low-key person." Unless it comes to your bottom line, other things, we try not to over-promote our ideas...... Before you don't have that qualification. ”

Hernandez shrugged his shoulders, and he could tell that his little brother didn't listen to him. But he was also used to it, Addison's style of acting was originally very unAmerican, and when the two of them first met, Hernandez had been used to it for a long time.

The atmosphere of the dinner for the three of them was relatively harmonious, and Hernandez had been stirring up the topic familiarly. And Cameron. Anthony is accustomed to living a rich life, and a public figure who has been mingling with high society all year round is also extraordinary, and can often say wonderful words.

***

After dinner, Hernandez didn't continue to take Addison to enjoy the nightlife of New York City, he knew the other party's preferences, and he also knew that Addison's biological clock was quite punctual. The black Chevrolet Copache sent Addison back to the hotel, and tomorrow the Chinese point guard will officially start his first All-Star tour, and he needs to rest early.

"Then I'll stop bothering you, buddy." Hernandez and Addison hugged hard, "I'm going to watch your game for the next two days, don't behave too badly, I'll feel embarrassed." ”

Addison punched his friend and then turned his fist at Cameron. Anthony nodded goodbye and turned to walk into the hotel.

Hernandez's expression calmed down and he sat back in the car, where the atmosphere seemed to have become a little dull. Anthony looked at the door of the hotel, muttered for a long time, and then whispered, "I really didn't expect Addison to be a member of your 'man-eating python'. ”

Hernandez sat in the front row and closed his eyes to rest: "I don't want more people to know about this...... You know what I mean, Melo? ”

"Of course, I'm not the kind of person with a big mouth, you can trust me." Anthony once again showed his usual 'melon-like' smile, "However, this first year didn't respond to my words at the very least...... Looks like he really doesn't like the Knicks. ”

"Like? Hehe......" The leader of the 'Man-Eater' let out a slightly shrill laugh, "Tell me, Melo, if the Knicks hadn't offered you that five-year, $130 million max contract, if they hadn't vetoed a trade that countless players have coveted, if this team wasn't in New York...... Would you still like the Knicks? ”

Cameron. Anthony was stopped by Hernandez and sat there speechless for a long time. After two or three minutes, he sighed softly: "But I really like that first-year, and if he can be my teammate, I have the confidence to take the Knicks to the next level." ”

"Melo, I hope you can remember a little." Hernandez's expression became serious, and he tilted his head slightly, "You're a good friend and a good partner. But Addison was my brother, and I was willing to protect him with my life, and I am the same. If you use some methods that go beyond the bottom line of our cooperation to 'woo' my brother, what will I do when the time comes...... I think you should be very clear. ”

Cameron. Anthony noticed the chill and warning in the other party's eyes, and his heart twitched unconsciously, but he still allowed himself to keep a smile as much as possible.

"Rest assured, El, our cooperation has been going well, hasn't it? I can't do anything beyond the bottom line, and my conscience won't allow me to do that, you know that. ”

Hernandez stared at Anthony quietly for a few seconds, staring at him to the bottom of his heart, before he withdrew his gaze and reappeared with the indifferent brisk expression he had before.

"Yes, Melo, our collaboration has been great. I hope the future can be so great. ”

***

The second day of arriving in New York is when all the rookies selected for the Rookie Challenge have a training camp.

The rookie players who actually appeared on the training ground were still different from the previously announced roster - the Thunder center of the international team, Steven. Adams retired due to a fractured metacarpal bone and was replaced by the Rockets' Costas Browns. Papani Cullau replaced; And Kelly. Olynyk retired with a sprained right ankle by the Cavaliers' Matthew Brown. Dellavedova replaced.

On the U.S. side, the 76ers' Mike. Carter. Williams retired due to an injury to his right toe, replaced by teammate Robert Brown. Covington comes in.

The head coach of the international team is Kenny Hawks. Atkinson, while the head coach of the U.S. team is Kentry Tree, assistant coach of the Warriors.

The atmosphere in the training camp is very good, and what young people like to do most when they get together is nothing more than chatting and bragging. But Addison looked around for a week and couldn't help but find with some sadness that he didn't know many people among the rookies. Buddy Jabari. Parker is still injured, and the only person he is more familiar with is Andrew. Wiggins and Mason. Plumlee.

So he can only train quietly, occasionally participating in the ridicule of others, and he doesn't get much attention.

However, after the intra-team match, Gentry, who was the head coach, did not hesitate to put Addison in the starting lineup. Compared to Chinese rookies, both Tress . Burke or Elfried. Payton seems to be too naïve on the court, and Gentry, who advocates run-and-gun tactics, attaches great importance to point guards, so he naturally has a very high opinion of Addison in his heart.