Jordan, Kobe, James and other legendary superstars, their own superb football skills are one thing, but are they really so powerful that they are the first in the league and leave others behind?

I'm afraid not. In the Jordan era, there was a saying that "there was a flying Jordan in the east and a glider Drexler in the west".

When Kobe Bryant was at his peak, there were three people, Iverson, Maddy, and Carter, who were collectively known as the four quarterbacks.

When James was in his prime, he had Anthony and Paul Pierce in the front, and Durant and Leonard in the back to compete with him.

So if you want to become a legend, it's one thing to play with your skills, and it's essential to build publicity.

But in the money-oriented world of the United States, you have to spend money on whatever you want, and it costs a lot.

It's like running a president, not a few hundred million dollars. Fuck you off and play in the mud!

Again, you want to create top superstars. Don't spend tens of millions of dollars to promote the campaign, you can go home and play the man-making movement!

With the New York Post's publication of "Towards the Legend with Selfishness – Westbrook! praised Westbrook and wanted to build Westbrook into a lone hero like Iverson.

When many media reporters saw this news, they immediately had a hint of enlightenment in their hearts. It turned out that Nike had made a force and wanted to pick up Westbrook to fight against Zhang Zifeng.

In order to suppress Zhang Zifeng and stabilize Nike's position as the No. 1 in the global sporting goods market, Nike has also taken great pains to do so.

I just don't know how much public relations money Nike spent on this wave of suppression.

Pico Company and the business team behind Zhang Zifeng also carried out public relations in order to shape Zhang Zifeng's image.

But Zheng Xinguo and several people have been busy for half a month, but they are not enough to see in front of the wealthy Nike, and in the end the effect is very small.

Especially in the United States, Nike's turf is even worse. It's all over the news about Westbrook. Westbrook's triple-double, Westbrook's sharp breakaway.

The news about Zhang Zifeng was pressed into a tofu article.

Zheng Xinguo said frustratedly, "I'm sorry, Kaede." Nike burns money too much, tens of millions of dollars are thrown down, we can't play them! ”

Zhang Zifeng comforted, "Don't worry, no matter how much money Nike spends to pick up Westbrook." But in the end, the players still have to show their performance on the pitch in order to get the affirmation of the fans. On the court, I won't lose to anyone! ”

On January 17, 2017, the 76ers played the Bucks on the road.

In this game, Embiid recovered from injury and replaced Noll as the starter.

76ers starting lineup: Rondo, Zhang Zifeng, Grant, Ibaka, Embiid.

Bucks starting lineup: Brogdon, Snell, Antetokounmpo, Parker, Henson.

In the opening game, the Bucks played aggressively and proactively on their home court, and small forward Antetokounmpo scored nine consecutive points to help the team lead.

Zhang Zifeng saw that the bucks were strict with him. He didn't hit hard, and he used his personal skills many times to create opportunities for his teammates.

Grant did well, hitting two three-pointers in a row, and he responded with eight points to close the score.

After a few rounds of tug-of-war between the two teams, the 76ers kept their hands on the outside, Zhang Zifeng, Grant and Sharic combined to shoot four three-pointers, and the 76ers took a six-point lead at 23-17 with two minutes left in the first quarter.

Antetokounmpo then scored five points on his own, and he led his team to end the first quarter with a 7-1 counterattack, and the two teams tied at 24.

Antetokounmpo scored 12 points in a single quarter, and Zhang Zifeng had five points and four assists.

After the start of the second quarter, the two teams went back and forth, and the game lead changed hands several times.

Embiid started to play, and a turnaround layup drew a foul on Henson, and Embiid hit both free throws. Immediately after receiving the ball from the outside, he shot directly and hit a three-pointer.

The 76ers led 40-35 with 4:45 left before halftime.

After that, the Bucks burst into fire from the outside, with Parker, Brogdon and Snell taking turns hitting three-pointers to give them a 48-40 lead with 2:35 left before halftime.

After Embiid's mid-range shot, the Bucks' Parker, Antetokounmpo and Brogdon each scored two points to give the Bucks an eight-point lead at 54-46 at halftime.

The Bucks' Antetokounmpo had 21 first-half points and Monroe had nine points and four rebounds; For the 76ers, Embiid had nine points and seven rebounds, and Zhang Zifeng had seven points and five assists.

In the second half, the 76ers sent a five-small lineup to play fast break.

In the 2nd minute of the third quarter, Zhang Zifeng forced an inside line, causing Antetokounmpo to be replaced with four fouls on his back.

Zhang Zifeng and Sharic each hit two three-pointers, and they led the team to a 17-6 counterattack wave to help the 76ers take a 63-60 lead.

But the Bucks also fielded small lineups, with Snell, Henson and Monroe scoring two points each to give the Bucks regain the lead.

Embiid returned to the court to lead a quick rebound, and then blocked Dellavedova's layup, while Saric contributed five points to lead a 9-1 surge to end the third quarter and the 76ers to take an 81-78 three-point lead.

At the start of the fourth quarter, Antetokounmpo was back on the court.

Within a minute, Embiid, who was bent on a good performance, forced the attack, causing Antetokounmpo to get his fifth foul, and he had to return to the bench.

Embiid hit one of two free throws, Dellavedova and Beasley combined for four points, and the Bucks tied it at 84.

At the critical moment, Zhang Zifeng stepped up and took over the offensive banner of the 76ers. He scored seven points on consecutive free throws to lead the team to a 10-2 spurt and help the 76ers lead by eight points.

The Bucks could only call a timeout and then redeploy Antetokounmpo.

But Antetokounmpo, who had five fouls on his back, struggled and missed two consecutive offenses, causing problems for the Bucks' offense and defense.

With 3:50 left in the fourth quarter, the 76ers led by 102-89 and had a 13-point lead.

Parker's breakthrough dunk temporarily stopped the bleeding for the team, but soon Zhang Zifeng returned the color and broke through with one hand.

Later, he made a foul on a pull-up jump shot, and Antetokounmpo received his sixth foul under the basket and was sent off early.

Although the Bucks did not give up, led by Parker and Brogdon, they combined to score nine points, but at this time, time was running out, and the Bucks were already struggling, and the Bucks finally lost 104-113 on their home court.

The Bucks' Antetokounmpo was stuck in foul trouble and had 23 points, six rebounds and three blocks, Parker had 23 points and five rebounds, Monroe had 14 points and six rebounds, and Brogdon had 11 points and six assists.

Saric came off the bench to finish with 15 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Rondo had 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Grant had 10 points and two rebounds.

In this game, Embiid had a good performance, scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks.

But it was Zhang Zifeng who had the standout in the game, who scored 24 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to get his fourth triple-double this season.

On the same day, the Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Los Angeles Clippers on the road.

The Clippers took the lead at home, with Redick and Paul each hitting three-pointers to give the Clippers a 16-8 lead.

Westbrook stepped up his individual offense and scored seven points to get close.

The two sides then scored a few points, with Anderson hitting a 3-pointer and Robson hitting a jumper to put the Thunder up 25-34 at the end of the first quarter.

Morrow hit a three-pointer shortly after the start of the second quarter, and he led a 9-4 comeback that left the Thunder trailing by just four points.

The Clippers' bench played well, with Buss, Felton and Speights taking turns to lead a 16-2 offensive surge that gave the Clippers a 22-point lead at 64-42 with 2:15 left before halftime.

Seeing the team trail by 22 points at halftime, Westbrook was in a hurry.

Westbrook received the baseline serve and went straight to the frontcourt, and Paul followed closely all the way.

Westbrook saw that he couldn't shake off his opponent and called Robson as a cover.

Westbrook must not be allowed to spend, otherwise it will be too lethal.

Paul was ready to steal from the front of the block and continue to follow the defense, but he didn't expect Westbrook to directly pull out a three-pointer.

Paul's left hand accidentally poked Westbrook in the thigh and injured him.

Paul was injured, but Raymond Felton did a good job of filling his gap, and with Redick's 20 points, Jordan had 19 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks as they led the team to a 120-98 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers are on a seven-game winning streak.

Westbrook had a mediocre performance, scoring just 24 points, five rebounds and four assists.

On January 19, 2017, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Raptors at home.

This time, although the Raptors' Lowry returned after a one-game absence, Syakam also returned to the starting lineup.

The two teams played fiercely, and the score alternated upwards.

With 4:20 left in the fourth quarter, Sharic found his touch and scored five points in a row. Helped the 76ers lead 83-78.

DeRozan then scored three goals in a row, and he led the team to an 8-2 counterattack. With 1:50 left in the fourth quarter, the Raptors took a one-point lead at 86-85.

Zhang Zifeng made a successful foul and tied with two free throws and one hit.

At this time, Rondo stepped up and scored four points on consecutive free throws, and the 76ers led by four points at 90-86 with 35.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

At the last moment, Ibaka and Zhang Zifeng blocked Lloris' shots in succession.

Lowry had no choice but to foul tactics, and he graduated early with six fouls.

Zhang Zifeng withstood the pressure and hit both free throws, and the 76ers led by 6 points.

Then even though Powell of the Raptors hit a three-pointer, he still fell behind 89-92.

The Raptors continued to foul, and Zhang Zifeng once again stood at the free throw line and hit two free throws to help the 76ers narrowly beat the Toronto Raptors 94-89 at home and win five in a row.

For the Raptors, DeRozan had 25 points and six assists, Lowry had 24 points, four rebounds, four assists and five steals, Valance Younas had 10 points and 16 rebounds, and Rose had eight points and six rebounds.

For the 76ers, Embiid had 20 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, Saric had 15 points and five rebounds, Rondo had 10 points, eight assists and five rebounds, Ibaka had 10 points and five rebounds and Grant had nine points.

Zhang Zifeng scored 24 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds to record his fifth triple-double this season.

On the same day, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their road trip to Golden State to challenge the Warriors.

It seems to verify that his choice to leave the Thunder was right. Against the Thunder, Durant was like a chicken, and he worked hard.

In this game, Durant performed well, cutting 40 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks.

Curry also had 24 points, eight assists and four rebounds.

They led the team to stretch the advantage to double digits in the third quarter, and the Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-100 at home.

Although the Thunder's Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists, he had a whopping 10 turnovers and got an alternative "quadruple-double".

During this time, Zhang Zifeng performed well, but Westbrook performed poorly. made many media who praised him feel helpless.

It's not that he doesn't give up, it's that Westbrook is too weak, so how can we tout him.

Just when the reporter and gunner who received the money were thinking hard about how to write a sensational article to make fans sympathize with Westbrook and understand that it was not that he didn't work hard, but that the team didn't have a good helper, and Westbrook was hard to beat with two fists.

Not a crime of war!

And then I have to write another article, the 76ers have performed well this season, not because of Zhang Zifeng, at least not entirely because of him.

For example, Embiid's comeback, such as Rondo, Ibaka's joining, such as Grant's progress......

Just when these people were digging out the code, on January 20, 2017, the NBA officially announced the final results of the 2017 New Orleans All-Star Game vote, and stabbed Westbrook in the face again, hitting those who touted Westbrook in the face.

Although the All-Star ballot system has been reformed this time. In the new regulations, the previous practice of being decided by fans has been changed, and the fans, players and media are counted according to the ratio of 50%, 25% and 25%.

But even so, Zhang Zifeng still became the league's vote king for two consecutive years with 1170155 total votes, and the Cavaliers' LeBron James 1066147 occupied the second place in the Eastern votes.

Warriors duo Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant lead the West.

The final Eastern starting lineup was:

James (Cavaliers/Frontcourt), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks/Frontcourt), Jimmy Butler (Bulls/Frontcourt), Zhang Zifeng (76ers/Guard), Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers/Guard)

The Western Conference starting lineup is: Anthony Davis (Pelicans/frontcourt), Kevin Durant (Warriors/frontcourt), Kawhi Leonard (Spurs/frontcourt), James Harden (Rockets/guard), Curry (Warriors/guard)

Originally, I thought that Westbrook had won more than a dozen triple-doubles in a row at the beginning of the season, and the momentum was as fierce as a tiger.

Nike estimates that even if he doesn't win the regular season MVP this season, at least the All-Star starter is appropriate, which is why he wants to focus on Westbrook.

But I didn't expect that now it was a slap in the face.

Westbrook, who was praised by the media, didn't even start. The number of votes in the Western backcourt is also only third, and even the bench may not be able to enter.

Although Nike is the No. 1 brand in the field of sporting goods, there are many who are not convinced.

Pico doesn't say that the UA endorsed by Curry definitely wants to use Curry's influence to increase his sales.

Nike is also their inevitable enemy!