Kobe Bryant actually said that Zhang Zifeng could take over the banner of a scoring guard.

What does the flag mean?

Meaning he's the number one guy on the scoring guard!

Just like when talking about a shooting guard, the first thing that comes to mind is Jordan and Kobe, who are also recognized as the top two figures of scoring guards.

Now Kobe Bryant actually said that Zhang Zifeng can become a banner on the scoring guard like him.

Could it be that Kobe Bryant thinks that Zhang Zifeng can be like him in the future, qualified to become Kobe II and Jordan III!

Sheryl Miller asked, "Mr. Bryant, are you sure Zhang Zifeng can be the banner on the shooting guard." I admit that Zhang Zifeng has been very good this season, but this is his first season. And he only averages 21.6 points per game, and he only scores on his shots, not to mention that the Rockets have Harden, the Raptors have DeRozan, and the Warriors have Thompson. ”

Bryant shrugged and said, "There's no reason, just a gut feeling." A lot of people say that the center is in decline, but in fact, the shooting guard is also in decline. The current dual-empowered guard in the league is a swingman at the front, and the scoring guard is slowly becoming a 3-and-D player, who can shoot and defend, but can no longer influence the outcome of the game. Harden, DeRozan, and Thompson are very good, and they are arguably the top players at the point guard right now. But so far they have not carried the banner of scoring guards. Zhang Zifeng is still young, just like you said, this season is his first season. His future is promising. I'm optimistic about him, and I hope he can carry the banner of a shooting guard and make the league center realize the importance of a shooting guard! ”

Hearing Kobe's explanation, Sheryl Miller immediately understood what he meant.

The ass decides the head!

As Kobe Bryant said, now the league's shooting guards are developing towards 3-and-D players, slowly becoming patterned.

As a shooting guard, Kobe Bryant certainly hopes that someone in the league will lead the trend of scoring guards, just like when Jordan was at his peak, it was wonderful to compete for the championship with Utah Double Brake and Barkley.

But don't forget, at that time, the Pistons Dumas, who refused to accept Jordan's status, Drexler of the Trail Blazers, and Miller of the Pacers, were defeated by Jordan again and again and challenged Jordan again and again.

Just like back then, he and Iverson, Carter, and Maddie led the league's four major scoring guards.

At that time, shooting guards were the brightest group of players in the league.

But now, it's a small forward, it's an offensive point guard.

Harden is the number one active shooting guard, but he hasn't even touched the Western Conference championship.

Although Thompson has won a championship, whether he is the second or third leader is a question. Not to mention carrying the banner of a shooting guard.

DeRozan, that's not to mention.

Looking around the league to find a player who can carry the banner of a scoring guard, Kobe Bryant can only pin his hopes on the rookie.

After Sheryl Miller asked Kobe, of course she would not let go of the other protagonist Zhang Zifeng.

Sheryl Miller is both a reporter for TNT and a Hall of Famer named Reggie. Miller's own sister, or for her place in the history of the American women's basketball team.

As long as Sheryl Miller asks for an interview, NBA players generally accept it with face.

Zhang Zifeng heard Kobe Chen Zan, although he knew that such an evaluation would push him to the limelight. But Zhang Zifeng is still very happy to be evaluated by his idol.

Anyway, as a yellow person, since he joined the NBA, he has attracted countless controversies, and he doesn't have to worry about more lice and more debts.

It doesn't matter!

Zhang Zifeng replied, "Thank you Mr. Bryant for the compliment, but he is talking about the future, and I am only afraid that I am only ranked outside the top 20 shooting guards." It's too far from what he said. For me, I still have a lot of shortcomings, a lot of problems that need to be solved. ”

Of course, Miller will not let Zhang Zifeng go so easily, "Then you mean that you will achieve the same achievements as Kobe Bryant in the future!" ”

Of course, Zhang Zifeng will not take her pit, "The future is full of uncertainty, and no one knows what the future holds." I can't say for sure what my future holds, I can only be sure I'm still a rookie, a rookie who needs to fight for a regular position and a playoff spot for the team. As for the future, let it be determined by the future! ”

After speaking, Zhang Zifeng hurriedly ended the interview.

With Kenny. Smith and Kobe's evaluation of Zhang Zifeng, Zhang Zifeng was pushed to the forefront.

USA Today: NBA Future Hall of Famer and five-time champion Kobe Bryant. Bryant said Zhang Zifeng will be the banner of scoring guard in the future.

New York Post: Flag for the shooting guard, Mr. Kobe Bryant, are you sure you're not kidding?

Washington News: Bryant is suspected of considering his retirement life, and he praised Zhang Zifeng, hoping to use Zhang Zifeng to open the Chinese market and promote his business.

Houston interim coach ** Bickerstaff said disdainfully in an interview with reporters, "Just kidding, everyone knows that Kobe Bryant just wants to use Zhang Zifeng's influence to promote his business, do you really believe it." Harden is the league's leading point guard. Zhang Zifeng, he doesn't have that qualification! ”

Warriors assistant coach Brown was also calling out his player Thompson, saying, "I don't agree with Kobe. Klay is one of the league's best all-around players, not only offensive, defensive, and rebounding, but he can do it and is willing to do it if he can help the team. That's why Klay has the potential to be the banner of a point guard, and he represents the trend of point guards today.

Just when countless media, players and coaches stood up to criticize Kobe Bryant's remarks, as well as Zhang Zifeng's strength.

As of 0:00 on January 3, 2016, the NBA officially released the second round of vote statistics, and Zhang Zifeng topped the list with 874235 votes and became the All-Star vote king.

Kobe Bryant, a 17-time NBA All-Star, came in second with 719235 votes, while Warriors' Stephen Curry and Cavaliers' LeBron James were third and fourth with 510202 and 357937 votes, respectively.

Kobe's remarks have caused a big wave in the United States before, and now as soon as the all-star data comes out, countless people have been challenged by Zhang Zifeng.

Jimmy Butler of the Bulls said, "I used to think that the starting lineup in the West of the '03 All-Star Game was the most ridiculous in the league!" But now I know I was wrong, this is the most ridiculous one he scolded! If Curry becomes Kobe Bryant and becomes the ticket king, I think it's normal, after all, his influence and achievements are there. If it's Curry, I'm also reasonable, after all, the Warriors are the best in the league right now. If it's James, I'm also rooting for him, after all, he's the number one in the league right now. But what is that Chinese, the strength of the screen is still an achievement. He is completely supported by the vast number of Chinese fans. I think there's something wrong with the current All-Star ballot system! ”

03 All-Star is Yao Ming's rookie year, and it is also his biggest criticism year, in that year, Yao Ming became the starting center of the Western All-Stars.

And the most dominant shark Shaquille. O'Neal was behind Yao Ming in the vote and could only be relegated to the backup center.

Jimmy Butler's words are something that a person can hear the mockery of Zhang Zifeng.

"Jimmy. Do you mean Zhang Zifeng is not eligible to be an All-Star? The reporter hurriedly asked.

Jimmy Butler nodded and said, "yes, I don't think Zhang Zifeng is qualified to be an All-Star." All-stars should be attended by the best group of people in the league, not just by being outnumbered! ”

Raptors DeMar DeRozan also stood up and said, "I also think this election is unreasonable, there are too many Chinese fans." But there is only one Chinese in the NBA, and basically they all gave tickets to Zhang Zifeng. It's not fair to the other players! ”

Kyle Lowry, who is also of the Raptors, said in an interview, "I don't deny that Zhang Zifeng is a player with strength and a future, but if he is an All-Star now, it is too early!" ”

John Wall, Isaiah Thomas, and Dwyane Wade also stood up against Zhang Zifeng becoming an All-Star this time.

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For a while, Zhang Zifeng seemed to be disgusted and hated by players in the whole league, as if Zhang Zifeng's all-star status was stolen by cheating, as if Zhang Zifeng was not qualified to be an all-star player at all.

Zhang Zifeng was blamed by everyone and became the target of everyone!