The NBA All-Star Game began in 1951 and is held annually. The tournament is played by 24 professional basketball players, 12 from the east and 12 from the east, elected by spectators and coaches.

The modern All-Star Game has evolved into an "All-Star Weekend" that includes the All-Star Party, the Rookie All-Star Challenge, the Slam Dunk Contest, the Three-Point Shooting Contest, the Basketball Skills Challenge, and the All-Star Game.

This year is also a special edition of All-Stars, because the venue is Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, an incredible artificial city, a land bordering heaven and hell. This is the first time in the league's history that an All-Star has been hosted in a non-NBA team's location. Las Vegas, the "casino", is on the verge of a huge gamble.

It's no secret that league president David Stern has been working to keep the NBA away from pornography, violence and crime for decades, and he is very concerned about the league's public image and not allowing the league to be linked to gambling. Later, Stern changed his mind.

People all over the world were amazed and expectant. People want to see what the All-Star Game will look like in a city that isn't in the NBA. In fact, it's also a step for the NBA to go global. This indicates that regardless of whether it is an NBA city or not, as long as it intends to host an All-Star Game, the city can apply to the NBA league.

After hosting the All-Star Game last year, the Rockets are once again the most eye-catching team because they have multiple All-Star selections.

Chuck Hayes became the busiest man at All-Star Weekend.

He entered the NBA without a draft, but he was also a rookie in his second season, so he was selected to the second-year team of the Rookie Challenge, along with teammate David Lee. The other players on the team are Bogut (Bucks), Bynum (Lakers), Monta Ellis (Warriors), Filton (Bobcats), Danny Granger (Pacers), Chris Paul (Hornets), Deron Williams (Jazz).

The strength of the sophomore rookie team is terrifying, and according to the historical development that Hayes knows, except for Bynum, who is plagued by injuries and has a mediocre level, everyone else has become a star. Luther Hyde, who was supposed to be selected, was named by Hayes.

The lineup of the first-year team is much less impressive. Bagnani (Raptors); Famar (Lakers); Foye (Timberwolves); Gabajosa (Raptors); Rudy Gay (Grizzlies); Morrison (Bobcat); Brandon Roy (Trail Blazers); and the Rockets' Korenna Azubuke (NBA first-year), Paul Millsap. During the Rockets' 12-game winning streak, the two showed good competitive form and were selected together.

This week's "highlight" - All-Star Game! The Rockets triumvirate was also selected.

Western Conference Star Star: Maddy surpassed Iverson in the final minute to become the starting point guard, center Yao Ming, power forward Hayes, small forward Garnett (Timberwolves), and shooting guard Kobe Bryant (Lakers).

Subs: Tim Duncan, Tony Parker (Spurs, Parker bench, Tiff Nash out injured), Marion, Amare Stoudemire (Suns), Dirk Nowitzki, (Mavericks), Allen Iverson (Timberwolves), Carlos Boozer (Jazz),

Eastern Conference starters: center "Big Shark" O'Neal, scoring guard Devin Wade (Heat), power forward Bosh (Raptors), small forward LeBron James (Cavaliers), point guard Arenas (Wizards).

Benches: Caron Butler (Wizards), Dwight Howard (Magic), Chauncey Billups, Hamilton (Pistons), Vince Carter (Nets), Jermaine O'Neale (Pacers) and Joe Johnson (Hawks, Jason Kidd out injured).

Experts predict that the All-Star Game will be very beautiful this year. The main reason is the coach: this time the head coach of the West is Suns coach D'Antoni, and the head coach of the East is Wizards coach Eddie Yodang. The coaching styles of both coaches are offensive and aggressive, which is suitable for the characteristics of the All-Star Game with strong performances and spectators.

In addition to these two games, Hayes was also invited to participate in the three-point shoot.

Although tired, Hayes was very excited. Being an All-Star is an honor. He is most concerned about the All-Star Game on the third day, and it would be nice if he could mix up MVP.

It was a rare event, and in addition to the NBA inductees, other teammates also brought their families to Las Vegas.

On the plane, the players sat together and chatted.

Battier said, "Chuck, you're going to have to play well this time, and you'd better come back with a three-point shot." ”

"I'll do my best, but it's not likely to be a big win."

This season, Hayes didn't shoot many three-point shots, shooting 43.2 percent from the field, which was even better than Nowitzki, and the team's shooting percentage was second only to Hyde. Even if Hayes shoots less than 40 percent from three-point range, the league won't invite Hyde to the three-point contest, and who wants to watch an unnamed bench shoot a three-pointer?

Hayes doesn't think he can win because of the super shooter Capono in this three-point contest, and the guy is said to have shot more than 90 percent from three-point range in practice. It's a pity that he is only good at training, and he is abandoned as soon as he is defended on the field, lacking a big heart.

"You'd better try to win the rookie game and the All-Star MVP." Yao Ming, who was sitting next to Hayes, said: "I don't know how to perform, it's too difficult to win the MVP, you can fight for it." Because you have the possibility of taking three doubles. Aside from Jordan, no one has ever had a triple-double in the All-Star Game. ”

Jordan dished out 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in 1997, the first triple-double in All-Star history and the only All-Star Game triple-double so far. Hayes has had multiple triple-doubles this season, and the All-Star Game defense is relaxed, so it's not hard to brush up on the numbers. It mainly depends on how much playing time the manager can give him.

Hayes is also indeed interested in MVP. But Yao Ming didn't want to take it, and Maddie.

"Tracy, MVP are you interested? Last time LeBron ruined your good deeds, should we avenge you this time? Hayes asked. Maddie sat right behind him and Yao Ming.

Maddie laughed: "I don't care about All-Star MVP, going to Las Vegas is to play." I'll throw a party there, it must be fun. I've been to the All-Star so many times, and this one is the most interesting, Chuck, I'll pass the ball to you when I get a chance, you have to be aggressive! ”

Maddie promised to pass the ball, Hayes immediately doubled his confidence, two of the starters were his teammates, Garnett wanted to pull him to the Timberwolves, in order to show goodwill, he would definitely not be stingy to give him assists, all three of them were on his side, the only problem was Kobe, this guy will definitely grab the MVP with him. Maddie will definitely pass the ball to him, Kobe Bryant scored only 10 points in order to assist Maddy last year, and this year Maddie will be too unrighteous if he doesn't reciprocate.

Hayes already has a plan in his heart, Yao Ming is right, he must strive for a triple-double, so that Kobe Bryant's high score will be difficult to compete for him.

David Lee, who would have won the MVP of the rookie game in infinite glory, did not think about winning the MVP at all after moving to the Rockets. As soon as he heard the talk about passing, he immediately made a gesture of goodwill and said, "Chuck, I'll pass the ball to you in the rookie game too." You're playing small forward, and I'll take the ball inside and I'll give it to you to attack. ”

"Thank you. But don't keep going. If I'm very well guarded, I'll pass you the ball and you'll score and give me an assist. Hayes said politely.

At this time, Millsap said, "If the first grade sends me against you, you can put three points outside, and I will stand in front of you for a while at most, and you and I will not exist." ”

Azubuuk was even more desperate, and said with a smile: "When I play, you pay attention to standing under the basket to grab rebounds, I can deliberately miss." "But don't cover me when you break through."

Hayes fainted happily, he has the support of his teammates, and the first-year team has undercover, as long as he doesn't feel too bad, isn't this rookie MVP equal to an internal decision?

"Wha. Since you all want me to be in the limelight, you're welcome. Back to Houston to go to Yao's restaurant, I had a treat for three days. Hayes laughed.

His laughter made the stewardess creep.

Hayes and his entourage flew to McCarran Airport in Nevada, about two kilometers east of the airport to the Thomas Mark Center, the stadium where the All-Star Game was held.

The hotel where the all-star players are staying is already arranged, and the luxury is extreme. It is said that 20 of the top 30 super hotels in the world are in Las Vegas; Seven of the top 10 super hotels in the world are in Las Vegas. Hayes had a good time.

He felt that this was the best place to host the All-Star Game. Just staying in a hotel gave Hayes a deep sense of what it means to be luxury.

No one comes to Las Vegas just to watch a basketball game, it's a trip, a "self-indulgent" spiritual trip where you can live an all-night "depraved life." Putting work aside, worries aside, and problems aside, like the All-Star Game, enjoying Las Vegas is an attitude to life, not an ordinary game. Of course, a group of big-name players coming together adds a lot to the city.

That night, Maddie threw a party with his friend, hiphop singer "Braggart Daddy". Kobe Bryant, James, Garnett and others all came, and after saying hello, Kobe and Hayes laughed and grudged. Garnett directly signaled that he would pass the ball to Hayes, which was exactly what Hayes wanted.

Maddie swore and said, "I'll find a way to make Yao Ming dance." ”

As a result, Yao Ming only shook his surname a few times at the party, and then ran to the side to drink a drink and recuperate. Instead, Hayes and Maddie and the others went crazy. During All-Star Weekend, the stars often danced, and Hayes wanted to find a chance to show off.

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