Chapter 187: The Feeling of a Star
"It's one of the most boring events of All-Star Weekend again!"
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There are still about two hours to go before the All-Star Rookie Game starts in the evening, but the All-Star Weekend, which lasts all weekend, has already begun.
This weekend can be said to be a carnival for basketball fans all over the world, and the most eye-catching thing is naturally the All-Star Game. This traditional project, which has lasted for many years, has always been very popular, and it is one of the NBA's repertoire.
Under the All-Star Game, the events of the individual competition are also quite interesting.
Needless to say, the slam dunk contest has gone from superstars joining in the 80s, to dunks from all walks of life in the 90s, and then to the young players in the 21st century. Although it has always been said that the slam dunk contest of the All-Star Game is not as popular as before, this sport, which best represents modern basketball, is still the single event that basketball fans around the world pay the most attention to.
"The list of the slam dunk contest has been completely released, and this year's list should be said to be quite interesting."
On the side of the commentary stage, the catwalk commentary group that started the live broadcast in advance was already in place. Starting from the morning caravan and the NBA carnival, each TV station showed its own talents. A large number of reporters were sent to go back and forth between various venues, looking for stars, and doing their best to let the audience feel the frenzied atmosphere of the World Basketball Carnival through TVs, computers, and even mobile phone screens.
"In this year's slam dunk contest list, there are Oklahoma City Thunder's interior block master Ibaka, Toronto Raptors' new generation UFO DeMar DeRozan, athletic seven-footer Javier McGee, and one is our long-awaited NCAA all-time No. 1 interior dunker, Blake Griffin."
Smith read the list of entrants, and when he said the last name, even this "old man" who had seen the grand occasion of the slam dunk contest for an unknown number of times showed a hint of joy on his face.
Blake Griffin, a name that has spooked countless interior players in the NCAA, finally made his All-Star game debut last season, after his actual rookie season was injured.
"Blake's body is really powerful, although it is a little worse than me, but it is almost the same!"
Charles Barkley still ran the train with his mouth full, shook his head and said: "This kid is good at everything, explosiveness, airstay, bullet speed, strength, and even technique, shooting, dribbling, passing, etc., he has a considerable degree of completion, and belongs to the kind of 'NBA-ready' level rookie who can make outstanding contributions as soon as he enters the NBA." β
"yes, Blake Griffin has been perfect so far this season!"
Smith nodded: "The average of 22+12+3.8 per game is a new high for the rookie No. 4 position since Tim Duncan." Historically, players who have been able to reach this level of data in their rookie seasons, without exception, have all become the promoters of history, and the worst is the ranks of perennial All-Stars. β
"You say he's strong, and I admit it, whether it's rebounding, technical maturity, impact, speed, etc., it's a bit like when I was younger. But when you say he's perfect, I think it's a little bit close. β
Barkley shook his head.
"Oh?"
Smith became interested and smiled, "What's missing?" β
"No."
Barkley stretched out his long arm, which was extremely inconsistent with his height, and stretched it out to the sides, taking Smith directly into his arms, and said solemnly: "That's wrong." β
ββ¦β¦ Hahahahaha! β
On the court, the warm-up of the rookie players was about to begin, and the rookies and sophomores who had just walked into the court immediately laughed when they heard Barkley's words.
ββ¦β¦ Laugh smile smile your sister laugh! β
Blake Griffin coughed and looked embarrassed, holding a basketball and walking all the way inside, beating the head of whoever was laughing along the way.
"Nonono, you see, it's so hard to even knock people's heads, short hands!"
Barkley stretched out his hand and pointed at it, but he actually took this opportunity to continue to go dark......
"Ahem, ahem, serious ......"
Smith hurriedly retracted the topic and said, "Sir Charles, who do you like to win the dunk king??" Blake? β
"It's no surprise that it will be him, because his performance this year is so eye-catching, the league will definitely praise him!"
Barkley really dared to say anything, and said with a fat face: "It is estimated that he will save some big moves to put at the end, before that, even if the action is not new at all, with his bounce height and sense of power, it is enough for us to feast our eyes." β
"Oh......?"
Smith heard a different flavor from it, and his eyes squinted and said with bad intentions: "Listen to what you mean, sir, it seems that there is another person in my heart to choose......!" β
"Nonsense, is Lao Tzu the kind of person who will go along with the same stream at a glance? I'm very aesthetically pleasing to me, isn't it? β
Barkley really got on the set, and immediately puffed out his cheeks and said, "Javier McGee! It's been a long, long time since I've seen such a talented seven-foot center, and I'm optimistic that he will do something! β
"Hahaha, the above remarks only represent the commentator's personal views and have nothing to do with the position of this station!"
Smith's classic prevarication remarks, and a few conversations with Barkley, discussed the list and optimistic candidates for the skills competition, three-point contest, and the All-Star Game, and finally turned the topic back to today's game.
"This year's rookie game is very interesting!"
Holding the detailed list, Smith's eyes lit up and said: "Although the draft in the past years has been called a draft year, after 2003, I have the impression that the only ones who can make waves before the election are Durant and Oden in 2007." But who would have thought that just over a year after the class of 2009 entered the league, a group of quite good players have emerged! β
"Huh!"
On the court, a small elf-like man stands outside the three-point line to catch the ball, opening his hands to shoot at a speed that is barely visible to the naked eye. The basketball is as crisp as having eyes, bringing a beautiful splash of netting.
"Sophomore point guard Stephen Curry has continued to improve since joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Winning the championship with the team last year and breaking out in some key games, he is now firmly in the starting point guard position in Philadelphia. His agility, passing, and lethal long-range shots are the hallmarks of a new generation of pitch elves! β
After Smith's introduction, Barkley shook his head and said: "It's a pity that the ankle injury was more serious before, I have seen his injury history, the ankle problem is not a matter of one or two years, the NCAA period, and even in high school, Stephen's ankle has had problems, I hope it will not become a glass talent!" β
"Shut your crow's mouth!"
Smith gave his partner a blank look and continued: "The sophomore who partnered Curry in the backcourt was last year's rookie of the year, Tyrek Evans. Evans' stats have changed a bit this season, with his scoring dropping below 20 points, but his assists have jumped to 7.8 per game, and his defense has improved significantly. β
"Bang bang...... Swish! β
On the court, Evans changed direction in front of his body, the basketball seemed to grow in his hands, and all kinds of dazzling streetball movements were full of rhythm. Under the repeated shaking, even the camera that followed him was almost unable to capture his figure. Finally, he came to the basket and made a drifting layup and won a full house.
"Actually, I'm a little surprised by Terec's transformation."
Barkley said: "You know, I have a special crush on all-round players who are about two meters tall, so I followed Tyrek when I was in high school. For a long time, he has not been a traditional point guard who passes the ball first, full of flashy offensive footsteps, blind fancy dribbling, what defense, what long-range shooting, what passing, just a backup option after being forced to a dead end. β
"That's right, but there are many examples of the point guard who came to the NBA and transformed! Why did it happen to Terek that surprised you so much? Smith asked.
"Because of the environment."
Barkley's eyes were sharp, and he swept from the second-year warm-up court all the way to the first-year warm-up half: "If Terek is in San Antonio, in Dallas, in Philadelphia or something, I wouldn't be surprised if the team environment starts to transform, reduce individual singles and increase team cooperation." β
"But the thing is, he's played in Sacramento, the Kings of the last few years, I don't need to say, everybody knows what it is."
After going on the field, everyone is full of only their own data and playing time, and there are all kinds of intrigues and intrigues in the team, like a palace fighting drama, what small reports, reports, exclusions, and suppressions are endless.
Sacramento in previous years, like the talented but small group Portland Jailers of the early 21st century, was a veritable basketball hell.
"What I didn't expect was not Terek's transformation, but the atmosphere in the Sacramento team......"
As he spoke, Barkley's eyes finally fell on a big shiny back.
ββ¦β¦ How fast it can be. β
"Bang bang bang...... Swish!! β
YESοΌ
hit a mid-range shot, Gu Yu didn't go too far to find a sweet spot when he was warming up, and after the basketball hollowed into the net, Gu Yu raised his arms slightly.
It feels good today!
As a pure scorer, the feeling is the lifeline on the court for Gu Yu. If he feels good, he can destroy the withering and decay and sweep away thousands of armies by himself. If you feel bad, you can sweep away thousands of troops, but you can sweep your own people......
The first All-Star Weekend experience in his life, although it was only a rookie game, Gu Yu also knew that he was a basketball star. Since you're a star, you have to show a performance that matches your worth and fame, doesn't you?
Moreover......
"The Rookie Contest is also an honor, and I've got another skill point. So if I win the MVP of the rookie game, will I get another skill point......? β
In Gu Yu's eyes, the fire of fighting spirit continued to burn.