Chapter Twenty-Six: The Influence Is Spreading!
On this night, Russell's pre-game rhetoric has already become a laughing stock in the eyes of fans, and Russell himself can imagine how the media will criticize him after the game.
As soon as the game was over, Russell hurried to the players' tunnel.
As Russell walked into the players' tunnel at the Wells Fargo Center with his head bowed and a frustrated expression.
With their shrill boos and frenzied cheers, the 76ers fans made the Magic player, who was arrogant when he came in, go away like a gambler who had lost everything.
Of course, 76ers fans will not forget the biggest contributor to the team's victory.
Zhang Zifeng's performance since the beginning of this season has made 76ers fans fall madly in love with this guard from China.
Huaxia was also discussing on TV and mobile phones at this time, and countless fans swiped subtitles on the message board.
"Big crazy brother went on a rampage tonight and beat Russell's idiot to the point where he didn't look like a man!"
"Dare to argue with our crazy brother, teach him every minute not to pretend if he doesn't have that strength!"
"Cool! When I saw the big crazy guy slapping Russell's fool in the face, it was called a cool! ”
"Russell is slow and soft, he hasn't broken through yet, and he can't figure out how the Magic could pick him with the fifth pick. It only proves that the management of the Magic team is a bunch of brain-dead. ”
"Dare to sarcastically mock my crazy brother at that level, it's just a stupid one!"
"Anyway, when will my crazy brother enter the national team? The news has been out for a long time, but there is no news yet. ”
"That's right, why hasn't the national team been in contact with my crazy brother yet! :
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As Chinese fans turned the conversation to Zhang Zifeng's national team, the NBA post-game press conference also began.
After the coaches of the two teams routinely answered questions, the reporters quickly shifted their attention from the two coaches to Zhang Zifeng on the side.
These reporters don't care about the head coach, and Zhang Zifeng is the person they desperately want to interview.
"Hello Zhang, I'm a reporter from Today's News. Because of Russell's arrogant remarks before the game, this game became the focus of everyone's attention. You performed perfectly in this match, not only defeating your opponent Russell, but also leading the team to victory. What are your thoughts on this game? A female reporter stood up and asked.
Let "Today's News" ask questions first, which is also a reward for their friendly relationship with them.
Zhang Zifeng thought for a while and said, "It always feels good to win the game, and no one likes to lose." ”
"Mr. Zhang, I'm a reporter for the New York Post, what do you think of your opponent today, Russell? Did he boast to beat you before the game? The white reporter stood up and asked.
Immediately, the audience fell silent, and their ears pricked up in anticipation of this question.
Coach Brown on the side frowned, and he was a little worried about Zhang Zifeng.
After all, Zhang Zifeng is still very young and was provoked by Russell before the game and won the opponent. At this time, it is inevitable that you will get a little carried away. Once the radical words are heard by reporters, I am afraid that it will cause an uproar.
Zhang Zifeng thought for a moment and said with a smile: "D'Angelo is an excellent player, he has great potential in the future, I believe he will become a superstar!" ”
Zhang Zifeng's answer is already very official, but obviously the reporters in the audience don't think so.
With their brains open, they instantly thought of today's news!
"There is great potential in the future", that is, Zhang Zifeng thinks that the current Russell is nothing.
Zhang Zifeng is warning Russell, you go back and practice again, and then run over and say big things in front of Lao Tzu after you have practiced.
Before this wave was over, a New York Times reporter stood up and shouted loudly.
"Zhang, since you said Russell would be a superstar. Do you mean to imply that you are already an NBA superstar after defeating Russell! ”
Hearing this reporter's strong words, Zhang Zifeng felt that this world was too dangerous, and he wanted to go back to Mars.
Zhang Zifeng thought for a while, considered the words and replied: "No, I'm not yet, I'm still on the road to superstardom!"
"Zhang, you've averaged 21.3 points and 7.6 assists per game so far, and you're the best performer among the rookies in this class. Are you ready to book this year's Rookie of the Year? Another reporter from the Los Angeles Times asked.
"I can only say that I was doing well, there were a lot of rookies besides me who were doing really well, like Okafor, Towns, Winslow, they all did well. The season has just started, it's still a long time, and it's too early to talk about the best rookie! ”
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Although Zhang Zifeng has been considering answering reporters' questions, it is obvious that reporters are a group of guys who don't think it's a big deal.
"Zhang Zifeng points to the best rookie! - Los Angeles Times
"Zhang Zifeng satirized Russell, implying that he has no strength at all! - New York Post
"Zhang Zifeng believes that he is now a superstar in the league! - The New York Times
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During the training break, Zhang Zifeng looked at the false and exaggerated descriptions on his mobile phone, Zhang Zifeng was a little angry and threw his mobile phone on the bench.
Coach Brown, who was standing on the side, saw it and said with a smile: "Why, I'm so unhappy to see those news!" ”
Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "Yes, those bitch reporters arbitrarily misinterpreted what I meant!" ”
Brown shrugged and said, "Don't worry, most American journalists are like that, they do anything to attract attention!" You don't care what they say, as long as you play well, even if they portray you as a devil, the 76ers fans will still support you! ”
Zhang Zifeng nodded, "I understand, coach." I'm going to keep working hard and try to lead the 76ers to the playoffs this season." ”
Brown was very satisfied with Zhang Zifeng's attitude and said: "Pay attention to your body, although I appreciate your hard work in training. But in moderation, I don't want to get injured because you've overworked, and that would make me a national crusade! ”
"I'll pay attention!" Zhang Zifeng said.
This game between the 76ers and the Magic is not an ordinary regular season game, it is broadcast live in the United States, hundreds of reporters in the arena, and hundreds of TV stations around the world.
With Zhang Zifeng's outstanding performance, more Americans recognize this defender from China.
Zhang Zifeng became a hot topic during this time, and some newspapers began to praise him and opened up special reports about him.
Many TV stations have also invited him to participate in the show through his agent Zheng Xinguo.
Seeing Zhang Zifeng's outstanding performance, the happiest are those companies that have finalized endorsements with Zhang Zifeng.
As soon as advertisements such as Celestial Empire Insurance and mobile communications were launched, they attracted the attention of many people.
Among these endorsement companies, Pico is undoubtedly the one with the most smiles.
Although the design of the exclusive signature sneaker has not yet been completed, the sneaker endorsement advertisement that was previously filmed has been broadcast on the phone station on a loop.
Pico's sneaker sales suddenly rose.
Manager Wang, who is in charge of marketing, also persuaded the company's boss to sign Zhang Zifeng when Zhang Zifeng was still in NC+, and later waited until Zhang Zifeng announced that he would join the NBA. The decision to sign an endorsement contract with Zhang Zifeng was still a high endorsement fee at that time, and he has been promoted to the position of vice president of the company.
Zhang Zifeng's influence is slowly spreading!