Chapter 8 - TNT Crosstalk Duo
Not to mention that Li Yao and the Chinese restaurant owner are discussing the philosophy of life, but they don't know that the country is already in chaos at this time.
When the Stanford game ended, Li Yao broke the NCAA single-game assist record and the major sports media in the United States rushed to report, you must know that Stanford University is not the "seed team" in their eyes, but now the Chinese point guard in the team has broken the long-standing record in the NCAA game, how can this not shock the Americans?
And all the Chinese sports media in the United States also got the shocking news as soon as possible, and after confirming that it was correct, they rushed to send it to the domestic media headquarters.
"China's wonder boy, breaking the national record and shocking the world." "Chinese elements shine in the NCAA, and the champion show is about to settle in China again?" "NCAA's top point guards teamed up with 'Yao Changcheng', and Beijing's breakthrough to the top 8 in 08 is just around the corner. A series of headlines are being launched, and if Li knows about it, he will definitely immediately call a certain C news department and write a report himself, with the headline "Shocked, a 'bloody case' from the NCAA in the United States, led by a Chinese." ”
It's a pity that Li Yao didn't know that he had become completely popular in China. And Li Yao's information was also picked up by major media for the first time, "NCAA steal king", "Stanford University starting point guard", "this year's NBA draft" and a series of news about Li Yao were reported, at this moment Li Yao is the darling of all domestic sports media.
"Top point guard? Just kidding, can China also have a good point guard? Netizen "The World Reunion Again" said that he did not believe that China could have an excellent point guard at all.
"Point guard? Don't make trouble, if you say that the big man still believes, the Chinese play point guard? It's a fantasy. ”
"The show is about to settle in China again, are the current sports media editors so irresponsible?"
"Hehe, is it another 'Asian Jordan'?"
"Jordan is a shooting guard, the media is a point guard, upstairs mentally retarded, and the identification is complete."
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Who knew that in contrast to the optimism of the Chinese media, Chinese netizens not only had a skeptical attitude, but also all kinds of ridicule, which no one expected.
"Shen Qian, has the message you sent confirmed?" In an office, a middle-aged man couldn't help frowning as he looked at the malicious comments that were constantly refreshing on his computer.
"Editor-in-chief, how dare I joke about this kind of thing, of course I am sure, Li Yao broke the NCAA's single-game assist record as a Chinese today, and the previous assist record holder is the current Dallas Mavericks head coach 'Little General' Avery Johnson held 22 times. This incident has caused a sensation in the United States, and Li Yao's draft ranking has also been improved a lot by the American sports media, you must know that Li Yao is a strong contender in the lottery area, and today's draft market is even more exciting, and most importantly, he is a Chinese national. Shen Qian, who was far away in the United States, was a little puzzled by her editor-in-chief's question, but she still excitedly explained to the editor-in-chief that after all, Li Yao is very likely to be another Chinese player who entered the NBA with a high order after "Yao Changcheng", which is completely different from those so-called Chinese-American "banana people".
"Okay, Shen Qian, I know, now you only have one task, that is, to give me a comprehensive tracking and reporting report on this Chinese player named Li Yao, and I want to know his all-round news as soon as possible." The middle-aged editor-in-chief took a deep breath and gave an order to Shen Qian, who was far away in the United States, he didn't know what kind of reward his current order would bring him in the future, if he knew, he would definitely praise his current actions.
Unlike China, the United States not only reported on Li Yao's record-breaking incident in newspapers and on the Internet, but even invited major guests to discuss the matter.
TNT, Kenny. Smith and Charles. The old Barkley duo continue to emerge together.
"Hey, Sir Charles, there's a big news today, you know?" Kenny. Smith looked at Barkley with a wry expression.
"Oh, Kenny, how could the great Sir Charles not know that something so great had happened? And even if I didn't know that the TV station would have told us when it asked us to record the show, so you're insulting the IQ of the audience in front of the TV. What a familiar opening routine, it's still the two of them doing things with each other.
"So since Sir Charles has said so, the answer is that he must not know, but only learned about this big news through the television station." Kenny. How could Smith let go of such a good opportunity to hit Barkley?
"Well, you know I've been working on philanthropy lately, so sometimes I miss some news." Charles. Barkley flickered at first, but then seemed to remember something, and said righteously.
"Oh? In that case, let's talk about the big news that happened today. "Knowing what kind of urine Kenny Barkley is. How could Smith sing a compliment to him, so he immediately shifted the conversation to the opening line.
"Oh, Kenny, you can't do that, you know, I'm a great philanthropist, and I've been passionate about philanthropy since I played a poker round-robin tournament in Las Vegas." Barkley said with a "noble and holy" face, but no matter how you look at his face with full comedic effect, it can't be linked to the word "holy".
“OK。 Sir Charles, since you have said so, how much money did the great Sir Charles donate to charity? "Kenny. Smith looked at the pretending Barkley with a smile on his face and said slowly.
"Well, then, let's talk about the big news that happened today, after learning this news, it shocked the great Sir Charles! God knows how that Chinese kid did it. "Facing Kenny. Smith's question, Barkley's face was a little uncomfortable, and he quickly changed the subject.
"Well, 'Flying Pig' is right, this incident really shocked us, you must know that it is NCAA, an offensive round is as long as 35 seconds, and the NCAA all halves add up to only 40 minutes, which is destined to the NCAA score tends to be low, and today Stanford University's starting point guard Lee got a record-breaking 23 assists in a game, and the difficulty can be imagined." Kenny. Smith wasn't making fun of Barkley either, but instead led their theme along his lines.
"That's right, Kenny, do you know what the look on my face was when I learned that a Chinese broke the NCAA assist record?" Barkley said as he put on a look as if he had seen a UFO.
"Hey, Sir Charles, we're on a live stream, and you're going to get you in big trouble with something like that." Kenny. Smith was taken aback when he heard Barkley's words, knowing that this kind of vague remarks could easily be caught, he quickly reminded.
"No, no, no, Kenny, you know I'm not a racist, and I say that because when I got the news, I was reminded of the look on my face when I made a bet in '02 that I couldn't score 19 points in a single game in China's rookie season and lost the bet, and kissed the donkey's butt." While seeing Kenny. Smith's nervous expression moved Barkley's heart, but Barkley continued to say the follow-up.
Hear Buckley's words, Kenny. Smith also breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh? So what should the great Sir Charles gamble on this time? "Since there's no problem, Kenny. Smith didn't mind teasing Barkley again.
"Kenny, you know I've decided not to bet with you since the last donkey incident, but I'm going to make a bet with you this time." Hear Kenny. Smith was going to make a bet with himself, and Barkley not only did not have a trace of panic, but said with the old god there.
"What's the gambling method?" Seeing Buckley's relaxed look, Kenny. Smith hesitated, but the show didn't allow them to hesitate. Smith knew and asked hard.
"I'm betting on you that Lee will become a superstar when he enters the NBA in the future." See Kenny. Smith took the bait, and Barkley stopped pretending to be mysterious.
"Sir Charles, this kind of bet of yours is very inappropriate, a bet with no time limit, is it true that Lee will not lose if he does not play as a superstar until he retires in his career?" Kenny. Smith said he wouldn't fall for Barkley's "flying pig".
"No, Kenny, you know that's not what I said." Buckley immediately dismissed Kenny. That's not what Smith was thinking, that's not what he was trying to say.
"Let's take a look at the highlights of the game that shocked the whole of America." Seeing the director's gesture, Kenny didn't bother with Barkley's words anymore.
The screen continues to show the wonderful shots of Stanford University today, the flying dunk in the fast break, the oppressiveness on the defensive end, and the smooth operation of the positional battle, all of which show the world the super strength of the Stanford University basketball team.
"Hey, Kenny, how do you feel after watching this video?" See Kenny. Smith's expression was a little sluggish, and Barkley couldn't help laughing, although he was also shocked by the scene in front of him just now, but after all, he was a superstar at the beginning, and it was easy to wake up.
"It's really unbelievable, although the score was not completely pulled apart until the second half, but the strength of these two teams is not at the same level at all, and the Stanford University basketball team is like an old cat, playing with the opponent's mouse between applause, and they are completely in control of all the rhythm of the game." Kenny. Smith was also shocked, feeling that what he was seeing was not an NCAA game, but an NCAA team playing a high school team.
"That's right, although there is a gap between the two teams, but Kenny, don't you pay attention to it, during the period when our protagonist - Chinese Lee was injured, although Stanford University was still ahead of the opponent, but after China Lee appeared again, Stanford University's suppressive power on both the offensive and defensive ends was completely two grades of strength." Barkley said in all seriousness how long it has been since a player has been able to completely affect the strength of a team in the NCAA. It has appeared.
You know, under the NCAA's 35-second offensive time limit, the opponent is allowed to defend unlimitedly, which makes the team pay more attention to team cooperation, plus the coach is the largest, so the NCAA rarely has the heroism of fighting alone, so it is rare for one person to affect the strength of their own team.
"That's right, although the NCAA pays more attention to the cultivation of tactical literacy, but as far as I know, in the NCAA game, there are more simple techniques and tactics, and the defensive end is more generally emphasizing outside single defense, and the defensive system is less, and today's smooth performance of Stanford University after Lee's appearance makes me think I am watching an NBA team play again." Kenny. Smith also lost the nature of joking with Barkley, and said with a serious face, after all, Stanford's performance today is eye-catching.
"So, Kenny, do you think there's anything wrong with me saying that Lee will be a superstar player when he enters the NBA?" Barkley hears Kenny. After Smith's words, he immediately shuddered, thinking: I can finally win you.
"Admittedly, Sir Charles, this time you have no problem with your vision, and I have to admit that Lee will definitely become a superstar in the future." Kenny. Smith also agrees with Barkley's statement, although there is a big gap between the NCAA and the NBA, and not every star player who comes out of the NCAA can play in the NBA, but after all, if a player like Lee who can improve the team's strength by a notch can't become a superstar, then they can only say that they are blind.
"So, Kenny, did the great Sir Charles win this bet?" Buckley doesn't give Kenny. Smith immediately asked, having the slightest time to think about it.
"I'm sorry, great Sir Charles, I don't seem to have agreed to your bet, but how did you win?" Kenny who has been with him for many years. How could Smith have fallen for Barkley so easily.
"Oh! Kenny, you're not being kind enough to do that. "Barkley can't fool Kenny for himself. Smith was annoyed.
"Great Sir Charles 'Fliggy', although I didn't promise you a bet just now, we can make another bet." Kenny looked at the annoyed Buckley and said with a smug face.
"How to bet?" Although just look at the expression to know Kenny. Smith certainly wouldn't be a good idea, but Barkley says he's fearless. (After all, it's a man who has even kissed the butt of a donkey)
"How about we bet on Lee's draft pick this year?" Kenny. Smith made his bet.
"Okay, I'm betting that Lee will definitely finish in the top five of the draft this year." Barkley listened to Kenny. Smith replied immediately after the bet that he would not allow himself to be passive again.