The NIKE brand is not without Sam. BERNIE CONTACTED ADDISON AS EARLY AS WHEN HE WAS JUST ENTERING THE DRAFT, NIKE HAD HOPED TO SIGN HIM ON A TWO-YEAR, $4.2 MILLION CONTRACT. However, this cheap contract was replaced by Sam. Bernie saw it as an insult to Addison and refused without the slightest hesitation.

Unexpectedly, just a few months later, NIKE took the initiative to find them again, and it was the director of North American market operations who called them personally......

Sam. Bernie smelled great business opportunities and benefits, and he had a hunch that the moment he had been looking forward to should come.

"It's an honor to be in touch with you, Mr. Pedil." He made his tone as polite and reserved as possible, "Can I know what your purpose is in contacting me this time?" ”

"I thought we should find a time to talk in person about NIKE's interest in Addison and your plans for his future business." Tom. There was nothing arrogant in Pedil's voice, it was completely Sam. Bernie was in the same position as himself to talk.

This undoubtedly makes Sam. Bernie was a little more sure of his guesses, and he agreed to the invitation. The two of them agreed on the meeting time, exchanged a few words of mutual compliments that were completely worthless, and then hung up the phone.

Sam. Bernie pondered, and it was not uncommon for Addison, who had played well during his time, especially against some of the league's top point guards, to attract a giant brand like NIKE, which almost monopolized 70% of NBA stars.

But let Tom. Petier, the number one leader of NIKE in North America, personally came forward to solicit it, and planned to talk in detail in person...... Addison shouldn't have that kind of influence yet, after all, he's not LeBron yet. James or Kobe. Bryant.

What is it that makes NIKE's eagerness for Addison so great?

Just Sam. When Bernie was confused, the next phone call made him suddenly realize, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The call was made by Under Armour, the head of the basketball division of Under Armour, a super sports brand that has become popular in North America in the past two years. McKennie called......

***

“Three Points！！！ Stephen. Curry hit another three-pointer!! "Kenny. Smith watched Curry hit a three-pointer with his hands open under Addison's tight blocking, and couldn't help but exclaim, "18 points at halftime!" It looks like today will be Curry's 30+ night! It could even be 40+! ”

"I have to admit that Curry was too hot today, and many times Addison's defense was in place, but it just couldn't stop Curry from shooting the ball into the basket." Barkley pursed his lips and shook his head, his likes and dislikes made it difficult for him to praise the Warriors, but the facts were undeniable.

With Curry's three-pointer in mind, the Warriors' lead over the Heat came to seven points, with only about 20 seconds left before halftime.

After dribbling past half-time, Addison tried to pass the ball to Wade, but Wade shook his head at him. 'The Flash' is tonight at Clay. Thompson wasn't in good shape under the marking, so he didn't demand himself for the final attack of the half.

By this time, Bosh had already gone off the court, and Addison simply stopped being humble, and raised his right hand to signal his teammates to open up the space by running, and he wanted to end the second quarter with a single.

Curry lowered his weight and focused his eyes on the Chinese-American opponent. Honestly, Curry couldn't contain Addison on the defensive end in the first half, and the Heat point guard had already slashed 12 points on his head, tied with Bosh for the most points on the visiting team.

The dignity of being a superstar annoys him a lot, and even if he knows that his defensive ability is not good, it is not something Curry allows for a rookie to score in a row.

Addison's light change of direction in front of his body couldn't fool Curry's judgment, but his right hand pulled the ball to the right again, and then hit the left side from the crotch, and the smooth and rapid change of center of gravity still caused the Warriors core to lose position.

Addison, who broke through to the free throw line, did not go deeper, but made a jumper shot, and Curry, who was chasing the block, failed to cover the basketball, but hit the opponent's wrist with his fingertips.

"!!Shh The sound of a basketball in the middle of the net.

"Drip !!" The sound of the referee blowing the whistle violently.

“2+1！！！ Ha ha! It seems that Addison is not willing to let Curry show off in front of fans in his hometown alone! Barkley's spirit seemed to be stirred up with this goal, "Addison has a strong offensive desire today, and he doesn't even play like him anymore, but I like Addison like this!" ”

"yes, the pull-up jump shot just now reminded me of AI, and even though they're guards with a completely different style, it doesn't stop people from making associations." Kenny. Smith said with a smile.

When Addison stepped up to the free throw line and hit the free throw, the Oakland fans, who had been restrained, finally couldn't help but boo him, and once it started, they couldn't contain it anymore, and the momentum was huge.

"Damn, why is this goddamn rookie in such good shape?!" A white fan with a fat body grumbles in annoyance while eating popcorn to relieve his depression.

"Don't say that, he grew up in Auckland after all......"

"I don't care if he's from Auckland or not! He now represents the Miami Heat! The fat fan interrupted his friend's persuasion, and he stood up and yelled into the arena, "Keep an eye on him!" Keep an eye on that rookie! Do you want to be beaten up by a rookie?! ”

However, the Warriors didn't have enough time to fight back, and as soon as the basketball played, the electronic sound of the end of the first half sounded.

Curry's excellent form in the first half allowed the home team to still lead by four points into the locker room, but Addison's 15 points, 5 assists and 2 rebounds made Curry's half-time 18 points look less glamorous.

"Awesome, Add! You're like a superstar today! Spoelstra was pleasantly surprised by Addison, who he thought the team would collapse in the second quarter due to Wade's cold touch, but Addison gave him hope.

In the Warriors' locker room, Steve. Kerr didn't criticize Curry's defense in the first half because everyone, including himself, underestimated the Chinese rookie's individual offensive ability.

But Kerr didn't have a good defensive strategy for this, and he didn't dare to let Klay. Thompson went to switch to Addison. Although Wade is not in good shape this time, but against the thin Curry on the position, God knows if he will break out again?!

"Intensify your attack! This isn't Stephen's solo exhibition game! Our opponents are very strong, and if we don't turn on everyone's firepower, we probably won't be able to win this game! ”

The team played a little weird in the first half, as if everyone was looking for a chance for Curry. That's not what Cole wants to see, and it's not the way to win.

Kerr changed the lineup, and he moved the 201-centimeter-tall Drummond to the lineup. Green pushed up the center position and removed Andrew. Bogut, and then Jean Andre. Iguodala plays as small forward, and Harrison plays at the center of the game. Barnes stepped into the power forward position. In this way, the tallest person on the field became Drummond at 6'7". Green & Harrison. Barnes, it's a pretty extreme small-ball lineup.

Steve. Kerr has been experimenting with the 'five-small' lineup since he took charge of the Warriors, and while this lineup is poor in basket protection and rebounding, it is extremely capable offensively. Everyone has a good mid-to-long range shooting ability and ball-handling ability, and five people can cover each other and change positions, as long as the rhythm is mastered, this lineup can become a nightmare in today's league.

Today, let's take the Heat as the first test opponent......

***

"What kind of strange lineup is this TM?!" Barkley's eyes widened in shock when he saw the lineup that the Warriors fielded, and the muscles in his cheeks twitched twice, "Doesn't this guy Steve, want rebounds?!" Or does he think it doesn't matter if his basket is smashed by his opponent?! ”

"It's a very novel small-ball lineup, let's see how it goes." Kenny. Smith shrugged his shoulders and said with interest.

Addison was also surprised when he saw the opponent's lineup at first glance, but he reacted immediately and understood that Steve. Cole's intentions.

- What a wolf-like fierce and cunning fellow...... The Chinese point guard's brow furrowed slightly, and the Warriors' five-man lineup was aimed at the shortcomings of Miami's lack of a strong center. If the Heat have a strong center, he can choke the lineup by attacking in the low post and scrambling for frontcourt rebounds.

But the Heat's current No. 5 position is Bosh, a skinny interior who has been pushed from power forward to center and has lost most of his independent offensive ability, can he suppress the strong Drummond. Greenes are all problems.

Steve. Cole was a rather vicious move, and even if Addison and Spoelstra saw his intentions, they would not be able to make an effective strategy.

Dribbling to the frontcourt, Addison took advantage of the cover and went to the right. Green switches defenses. The guy was moving twice as fast as Bogut, and Addison couldn't find a good time for a while, so he had to pass the ball to Ruhl on the flank. Deng.

Deng held the ball and moved backwards to the three-point line, and the ball passed to Wade, who received it. The Heat soul faces Drummond. Green made two hip changes in a row, then suddenly moved sideways and made a jumper.

The basketball went through the net, and the second half of the 'Flash' finally made his hand feel warmer, which made Addison breathe a sigh of relief. If you want to play against the Warriors' five-small lineup, Wade's offensive ability is very important.

The Golden State man didn't care about conceding the goal at all, and their attack unfolded at breakneck speed. Curry came to the front court and handed the ball directly to Drummond, who was parked on the three-point line. Green, running to the flank.

Green then passed the ball to Iguodala as he ran, and at the same time he covered Iguodala to block Ruhr. Deng. Iguodala dribbled to the left and suddenly passed the basketball from Bosh's side to the inside, where Curry had passed Klay. Thompson's cover cuts in.

Curry, who received the basketball, went straight to the basket and went straight to the basket in Sean. Williams passes the ball to Harrison on the defensive. Barnes. Barnes hit a three-pointer from the bottom right corner and hit it safely.

The cheers at Oracle Stadium were loud and loud, and the offense was so well coordinated that everyone was dazzled and excited!

Steve. Cole smiled and nodded, this kind of smooth and sharp attack is what he wants, and he wants to use this strong attack to announce a new era to the league.

And the Heat team is the first victim of his era.