In the game between the 76ers and the Nets, Zhang Zifeng did not play badly, and it can even be said to be very good.

20 points, 16 assists, a big double-double.

But after the game, the national media was vigorously reporting on Sharic, calling him the savior of the 76ers. It was because of Sharic that the 76ers were able to defeat the Nets in a difficult situation.

As for the description of Zhang Zifeng, it is a simple sentence. Zhang Zifeng performed as usual, getting two pairs.

On January 10, 2017, the NBA officially updated the rookie list for the latest week.

There is no suspense in the first place on the rookie list, and Zhang Zifeng, who scored 27.8 points, 8.7 assists and 7.5 rebounds last week, firmly occupies the first place on the list.

NBA official evaluation: Zhang Zifeng of the Philadelphia 76ers continues to perform comprehensively, is the core of the 76ers, and leads the team's revival.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Towns and Los Angeles' Simmons were second and third, respectively.

After the NBA officially updated the rookie list, "USA Today" praised Zhang Zifeng.

Other American media focused on Simmons and Towns, and Zhang Zifeng brushed it off.

Looking at this period of time, although the attitude of the American media towards itself is not as demeaning as some time ago, it is more like deliberately downplaying itself. This is completely different from last season, when the national media rushed to report on him.

Zhang Zifeng was also puzzled!

During this time, my performance was not bad, and the team's record was also very good. It can be said that the Timberwolves under Towns and the Lakers under Simmons can be said to be one heaven and one place, why are they so untreated by the media.

When Zhang Zifeng mentioned it to his agent Zheng Xinguo, Zheng Xinguo sighed and said, "Feng, it's because you played too well during this time." That's why it's like this! ”

Zhang Zifeng was surprised when he heard it and said, "Why do you say that, maybe it's wrong for me to behave well!" ”

Zheng Xinguo shook his head and said, "Feng, you have also lived in the United States for three years, you should understand. The so-called equality of all people, racial equality is a joke in the United States! In the eyes of some Yankees, Americans are the best and the best, Europeans are second-class citizens, and other nationals are third-class citizens. It's like in '05, if Ginobili was American, that year's championship MVP would be his! But it's a pity that he is Argentine, not to mention that he led Argentina to victory over the United States in the semi-finals of the Athens '04 Olympics. This is the first time that the dream team has lost the Olympic championship since it was formed, and the American team has lost face! ”

"You were a rookie last season, not at the level of the league's top stars. The media is happy to report on you, to attract attention, and those Americans don't care. But this season you rise strongly, those Americans are afraid, they are afraid that you will become the first person in the league as a Chinese, and that is to slap them in the face. They will do everything possible to belittle you and beat you! ”

"It's just that you've been doing well, and one or two of the few slumps have recovered very quickly. They couldn't find a chance to discredit you, and under the attention of the fans, it was impossible to spread rumors, so they didn't succeed! ”

"If it's just them, they won't be able to influence the attitude of so many American media. But you've been so good this season that you're a strong contender for this year's regular season MVP. The only ones you can compete with are Westbrook and James. James' stats this year are a bit worse than in previous years, and Westbrook's stats are not much different from yours, but the team's record is not as good as yours. It stands to reason that as long as you keep up this form, this year's regular season MVP is in the bag. But Westbrook and James are both Nike players, and you're Pico players. With the help of your influence, Pico has sold quickly in Southeast Asia, which has caused great fear in Nike. In the United States, Pico's PR capabilities are far inferior to Nike's. Under Nike's public relations, I am afraid that the American media will be biased towards building momentum for Westbrook! ”

"It's all kinds of reasons that have caused you to be in the situation you are in now, and you are performing well, but a large part of the American media has been downplaying your presence!"

Zheng Xinguo patted Zhang Zifeng on the shoulder and said, "But you don't have to think too much, this is the information age, and those idiots who still think that they are masters will eventually be eliminated by the times." And as long as you continue to be in this state, no one can stop you from shining. What belongs to you will be yours in the end! ”

Zhang Zifeng looked at Zheng Xinguo with disdain and said, "Isn't it that I, a Chinese, want to reach the top in the NBA, I have to work harder than others." Say so much nonsense! ”

Zheng Xinguo gave Zhang Zifeng a thumbs up, "That's what it means!" ”

Need to put in more effort than others?

Zhang Zifeng looked at the stack of newspapers on the table, and his eyes became sharp.

Then I will crush all opponents with indisputable strength, so that even if those idiots look at Lao Tzu unpleasantly, they must pinch their noses and vote for Lao Tzu!

On January 12, the 76ers returned to the Wells Fargo Center to face the New York Knicks after two consecutive road trips.

The Knicks are located in New York City, the largest city in the United States, and they have a lot of money and never care about luxury tax or anything like that. As long as you fancy the player, you will immediately send a big contract.

Because of this, the New York Knicks' salary has always been at the top of the league, and they have always had the title of the unjust leader, signing a large number of high-paid and low-energy players.

Especially when the smiling assassin Thomas was the general manager of the team, he was embarrassed to show his identity as a local tyrant with deep wealth and not bad money if he didn't give a few third-rate players tens of millions of yuan in bad contracts every season.

The money was spent, but it didn't get good results, and the Knicks haven't made the playoffs for three years in a row.

Last summer, in order to change the situation and strengthen the team, the Knicks traded several quality players in one go.

The New York Knicks are strong on their books this season.

The center is Joakim Noah, who won the 2014 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

The big forward is Porzingis, a rookie at the same time as Zhang Zifeng and selected by the Knicks with the fourth pick in the first round. In the past two seasons, Porzingis has also grown rapidly, averaging 18.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, and has already secured the team's starting power forward. And the Knicks seem to have signs of replacing Anthony as the core of the team.

The small forward is Anthony, the tanhua of the golden generation in '03, and the top five small forward in the league who can compete with James in the East.

Kooney Lee on shooting guard is a qualified shooter with a 40.4% three-point shooting percentage.

Point guard Derrick Rose won the 2011 regular season MVP at the age of 22, the youngest MVP in history.

The strength is strong on paper, but the New York Knicks still have a poor record this season, with only 17 wins and 22 losses so far, ranking 12th in the East.

However, neither Zhang Zifeng nor the 76ers dared to despise their opponents.

Because Anthony and Derrick Rose are the kind of players who have the quality to turn things around and help the team win on their own.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially began.

In the jump ball, Knicks center Noah easily beat Noll and gave the ball to Derrick Rose in the backcourt.

Derrick Rose caught the ball from Noah steadily, and took advantage of Porzingis' cover to shake off Rondo and accelerate directly to the inside.

Just after the opening 76ers' defense was not yet on their feet, Derrick Rose had already broken through to the 76ers' interior line, and a change of direction in the restricted area did not slow down for a layup, which easily gave the Knicks a good start to this game.

"Derrick Rose caught the 76ers off guard, it's really been a long time since I've seen such a Rose, and the layup just now made me feel like I saw the Windy City Rose that used to be!" Kenny. Smith said with emotion.

Switching between offense and defense, Noll quickly sent the ball to Rondo, who took the ball to the front court and handed it to Zhang Zifeng.

Kenny. Smith actually doesn't hate Zhang Zifeng, but if Barkley is there, in order to attract attention and increase the topic, he will automatically become Zhang Hei and contradict Barkley.

But Barkley didn't come to explain today, Kenny. Smith is partnered with Reggie Miller, so naturally there is no need to go to the villain.

Kenny. "The 76ers' first offense was handed to Zhang Zifeng without incident, and Kutney-Lee was on defense," Smith said. But seriously, I don't think Kutney-Lee can guard against Zhang Zifeng! The Knicks need someone to help Kurtney-Lee wrap Zhang Zifeng together! ”

After Zhang Zifeng received the ball, he leaned sideways against Kutney-Lee, and Yu Guang was constantly observing the position of his teammates.

Courtney-Lee's eyes were glued to the ball in Zhang Zifeng's hand.

According to the scouting report, Zhang Zifeng can't be allowed to shoot, can't give him a chance to directly impact the basket, and forced him to the restricted area and fall into the team's bag.

Zhang Zifeng's eyes looked at Grant in the bottom corner of the right corner, and when he was distracted by Kutney-Lee, he suddenly activated, and after a feint to the right, he accelerated and cut to the left.

Because Kutney-Lee was sticking so closely, when he reacted, he was already half a position behind.

Zhang Zifeng stuck with Kutney Lee, took a step inside and then stopped to shoot a jumper.

The ball went into the Knicks basket.

Kenny. Smith said happily, "Sure enough, Kutney-Lee can't guard against Zhang Zifeng, and the Knicks must be careful." Once Zhang Zifeng is done well, he can kill the game and send you home! ”

2-2！

Zhang Zifeng turned around and ran to the backcourt amid the cheers of the wells fargo Center Arena.

Rose had a great time when he first entered the league, becoming the youngest regular season MVP in the league in 2011. But since the knee injury, Rose has dropped out of the ranks of top superstars, and because of this, he was sent to the Knicks by the Bulls.

Now Rose no longer has the explosiveness of the past, and relies more on experience and basic skills to play.

Dribbling the ball to the front court and seeing Anthony in position on the right side, Rose hit the ground and passed the ball to Anthony.

Grant carefully guarded Anthony, who had a strong body and excellent technique, and was known as an offensive kaleidoscope when he first entered the league.

Grant wondered how Anthony would attack.

Anthony jumped up suddenly and pulled three points.

To Grant's surprise, he was slow to block.

The ball flew over Grant's head and slammed into the basket!

5-2！

"Oh, a great pull-up jumper!" Reggie Miller commented.

Although some remorse allowed Anthony to score easily, Grant lost his cool in anger without being confronted by Anthony's goal.

No one in the league dared to say that they could prevent Anthony from scoring goals. Not even Leonard and Iguodala, who defend the best at the small forward position.

Grant knew before the game that Anthony would definitely score on his head, and all Grant could do was see how much he could reduce Anthony's shooting percentage after the game?

Rondo steadily advanced forward under the interference of Rose, and Zhang Zifeng ran actively.

Kutney-Lee seems determined to keep an eye on Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng is always followed by Kutney-Lee's figure, and he can't shake it off.

Zhang Zifeng finally received the ball, Courtney Lee was in front, and the Knicks players began to shrink the defense.

Seeing the Knicks players in action, Brett. Brown also had a headache.

Now I'm afraid that the league knows how to deal with Zhang Zifeng under this lineup, so why not put on a five-small lineup again?

The five-man lineup is not a panacea, otherwise the Warriors' starting center would not be Zaza Pachuria.

The five-small lineup, fast-paced, is a big test of physical fitness. Basically, when you grab points, you only go to five small, and the comparison is more than you score more goals!

Usually the regular lineup is good, can control physical strength, and can hold on to the end.

The game has only been played for less than 2 minutes, and now it is five hours. In the fourth quarter, I was afraid that there would be a problem with my physical fitness.

Brett. Brown thought about it for a while, but decided not to send Shari to see the situation first.

The 76ers, who lack offensive means, can only rely on Zhang Zifeng to open the situation alone.

Holding the ball, shaking, and accelerating, Zhang Zifeng used his skills and speed to tear apart Kutney-Lee's defense and score inside.

However, Kutney-Lee did not give up, he followed Zhang Zifeng closely and interfered with his breakthrough.

Zhang Zifeng entered the inside line, and saw that Noah was already waiting for him in front, and Porzingis also moved over, ready to wrap at any time.

Porzingis' ability to help defend on the flanks has long been recognized, with his lateral movement and footwork allowing him to cover a large number of areas.

After the lesson of the last game, Zhang Zifeng knew that he must not rush into the penalty area and fall into the bag.

When he was about to enter the penalty area, Zhang Zifeng braked sharply, jumped, and tried his best to maintain the balance of his body under the interference of Kutney-Lee.

After landing, although he was blocked by Noll. But the crisp sound of brushing the net and the referee's whistle still told Zhang Zifeng that the ball had scored.

5-4！

At home, Zhang Zifeng felt good, scoring 9 points in a row with free throws, helping the 76ers lead 5-9 and get off to a good start.

Although Zhang Zifeng is very powerful, his two fists are difficult to beat with four hands. Even if Zhang Zifeng chose to shoot as much as possible, the tall bodies of Noah and Porzingis, coupled with their long arms, formed a defensive wall in the air, which brought a lot of pressure to Zhang Zifeng when attacking.

For a while, Zhang Zifeng was in a predicament. Brown needs to make adjustments!