Chapter Eighty-Nine: Best Rookie
At the post-game press conference, Jr. Smith was not even qualified to attend.
At the release, all the reporters focused their firepower on Zhang Zifeng and James.
is not as disappointed as the previous three games, and today he came to the press conference as a winner, and Zhang Zifeng was in a very happy mood.
As soon as Zhang Zifeng sat down, the reporter of "USA Today" hurriedly asked, "Zhang, before the 76ers fell behind the Cavaliers 0-3 in a total score, if you lose one more game, you can go on vacation." It is precisely because of this that before the game, Jr. Smith arrogantly said that he was already thinking about the opponent in the next round. In his opinion, the Cavaliers will be able to sweep you 4-0. But today you defeated the Cavaliers and fought back hard at J.R. Smith. What do you think of this victory? ”
Today, Zhang Zifeng replied to reporters with a smile on his face: "Like you said, we are fighting for honor in this game, so we must win." The Cavaliers are a very strong team and we need the whole team to put their whole team into the equation to beat the Cavaliers. Happily, we did, we didn't disappoint the 76ers fans. ”
The reporter of the "Philadelphia Daily News" also stood up and asked, "You defeated the Cavaliers in this game, so may I ask, in the next game on the home court of the Cavaliers, do you still have the confidence to continue to beat the Cavaliers?" ”
Zhang Zifeng said affirmatively: "Yes, this victory has given us more confidence, and we will still go all out to pursue victory in the next game!" ”
The Cleveland News reporter stood up and asked, "Zhang, do you mean you are confident that you can win at 0-3?" ”
Zhang Zifeng still smiled and said, "Can you win this series?" Seriously, I can't guarantee it, but we can guarantee that we will be as hungry for victory as we were today and will do our best to win! ”
In the cruel arena, some people are happy, and naturally some people are unhappy.
I thought I could sweep the 76ers 4-0, and then sit back and wait for the opponent in the next round.
didn't expect that today, the 76ers were like a different team, and they didn't give the Cavaliers a chance to turn the tables around.
James was also very annoyed in his heart, damn, how good it was to win easily like the previous few games. Jr. Smith that bastard is so good what a mouth!
When a USA Today reporter stood up and asked, "LeBron, what do you think about today's loss to the 76ers?" Do you think the reason for today's loss was because of Jr. Smith's arrogant remarks? ”
Here it comes!
James was prepared to face these problems before he came, and he said cautiously, "We will lose today because the 76ers played their offense, and they played better than us today, especially their core Zhang Zifeng, who was the biggest contributor to the 76ers' win today." I have always admired Zhang Zifeng and have invited him many times. I think we can win a lot of championships if we work together! ”
Zhang Zifeng was stunned for a moment when he heard that James publicly said that he wanted to invite himself in front of so many reporters in this venue, but he quickly reacted. This bastard is trying to muddy the waters so that reporters don't continue to pester J.R. Smith.
Who the fuck said that the limbs are well developed and the mind is simple.
Look at James, this orangutan, it's a genius.
Zhang Zifeng hurriedly interjected, "James is my idol, and it is my honor to be teammates with LeBron." LeBron is here for the 76ers, let's join forces to create an era! ”
When Zhang Zifeng said that it was his honor to join forces with James, Brett . Brown's heart was shocked, but when he heard that Zhang Zifeng invited James to come to the 76ers, Brett. Brown reacted immediately.
Immediately Brett. Brown smiled and said, "It doesn't matter which team is hungry for LeBron. James, the 76ers too, but unfortunately never had a chance. Now that LeBron is interested in the 76ers, we're absolutely willing to pay any price. Think about a team with James, Zhang Zifeng, and Embiid, what a strong team it is! ”
A rookie, a center with injury concerns, a strong fart. I might as well stay with the Cavaliers for the 76ers.
But in his heart, but in order to divert the attention of reporters, James also pinched his nose and said, "My wish is to help my hometown team win the championship, maybe when the Cavaliers win the championship, I will consider your suggestion." ”
Listening to the three people on the stage, they obviously didn't mean this, but they still talked to each other so interestingly, and the reporter rolled his eyes for a while.
Although I knew in my heart that these people were diverting the topic and talking nonsense with their eyes open.
But the topic of James and Zhang Zifeng teaming up is obviously more intriguing than the JR. Smith ravings that have already been hyped up before, and these reporters can only let them continue to talk nonsense.
The next day, the national media published the results of the 76ers vs. the Cavaliers, and many newspapers and media continued to criticize Jr. Smith's arrogance, but more to discuss the cooperation between Zhang Zifeng and James.
Jr. Smith Feel Your Inspiration! USA Today
"James intends to go to the 76ers and join forces with Zhang Zifeng! The Philadelphia Daily News
"The Cavaliers Intend to Trade Jr. Smith + Love for Zhang Zifeng" "Cleveland News"
"Owen + Zhang Zifeng + James, the strongest backcourt trio!" The New York Times
defeated the knight and avoided being swept away, Zhang Zifeng was very happy, but what made him even happier was that.
Since mid-April, the NBA has officially announced the winners of the 2015-16 regular season awards.
On April 24, the NBA officially announced the 2015-2016 Rookie of the Year award.
Zhang Zifeng of the Philadelphia 76ers was unanimously elected, making him the fifth player to be elected unanimously since the Rookie of the Year award was established in the 1952-1953 season.
This season, Zhang Zifeng's performance is obvious to all, he can average 20.9 points and 6.7 assists per game, ranking first among rookies, leading the 76ers to the playoffs after four years.
Zhang Zifeng received all 130 first-place votes in this Rookie of the Year vote, becoming the fifth Rookie player to be unanimously elected in the last 32 years after Ralph Sampson (1983-1984), David Robinson (1989-1990), Blake Griffin (2010-2011), and Damian Lillard (2012-2013).
This election is well deserved.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Carl Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis were second and third, respectively.
In addition to announcing the Rookie of the Year team, the NBA announced the Rookie of the Year team for the 2015-16 season.
The five Rookie of the Year team are: Zhang Zifeng (Philadelphia 76ers), Karl Anthony Towns (Timberwolves), Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets), Jaliel Okafor (Lakers).
The All-Rookie Team II are: Justin Winslow (Heat), Devin Booker (Suns), Emmanuel Moodier (Nuggets), Myles Turner (Pacers), Willie Cauley-Stein (Kings).
On April 25, at the Cavaliers' home stadium, the Quick Loan Center Arena.
After Zhang Zifeng received the best rookie trophy from Eddy Gottlieb, he held it high.
The Cavaliers, led by James, applauded and celebrated for Zhang Zifeng.
Even Jr. Smith, who was very unhappy with Zhang Zifeng, had to applaud under James' pressure.
Seeing that the Cavaliers applauded, there was also a lot of applause from the Cavaliers fans in the audience.
Winning the Best Rookie Award is not only the league's affirmation of himself, but the most important thing is to get this award, Zhang Zifeng can also get a lot of additional bonuses from various endorsements.
That's not a small amount, and the additional bonuses stipulated in the endorsement contracts of three or four companies add up to twenty or thirty million!
Zhang Zifeng, who was in a good mood, was very excited about this game.
Today seems to be Zhang Zifeng's lucky day, and this feeling is simply against the sky.
The basket is as wide as the sea, and Zhang Zifeng can throw it no matter what.
Even at the end of the third quarter, under James' blocking foul, Zhang Zifeng drifted and threw the ball in the half.
The ball went in!
Score four successes!
James was dumbfounded, speechless for a long time.
In this game, Zhang Zifeng made 9 three-pointers, 17 of 24 shots in the game, plus four serves, and scored 47 points and 6 assists.
James' beautiful triple-double of 30 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, plus 3 blocks was in vain.
Led by Zhang Zifeng, the 76ers narrowly defeated the Cavaliers 100-98 at the Quick Loan Center, turning the overall score into 2:3.
In the next game, the 76ers will return to Wells Fargo Center Arena.
3-0, was pulled to 3:2, if the next game is lost at the 76ers' home court, the score will become 3:3, and then the Cavaliers will be under endless pressure.
Losing to the 76ers in the last game, James just felt like he had lost face, but in his heart he didn't care.
Back on his home turf will definitely end the series. This is not only the thoughts of the Cavaliers, but also the thoughts of James.
But now that he has lost on his home turf, James is really anxious.
In the locker room after the game, James angrily criticized the whole team.
James shouted loudly, "Guys, we can't continue to be so light. The opponent is not a sheep to be slaughtered, we need to take it seriously, we have to put pressure on the opponent, and we must not give the opponent a chance to score easily. Don't forget, we're going to win the title this season. If we lose in the first round, then we will become the laughing stock of the whole league, a black spot that can never be erased. In the next game, I want to see your attitude, I want to see your fighting spirit, I want to see your hard work. Whoever dares to relax again, as long as I am there for a day, he will definitely not be able to stay in the knights. Got it? ”