Xie Chen led the Knicks to jump out of the shadow of consecutive defeats with two consecutive wins, and the people in the league know Xie Chen too well, knowing that he is the same fierce player as Kobe, knowing that these two victories are just the beginning, and then, the Knicks' rebound will shock everyone, and the Knicks will definitely return to the top eight positions to qualify for the playoffs.

And will things go so smoothly? Not really.

When fighting at home, Xie Chen doesn't need to think about the disappearance of ability, and he only plays one game, and he doesn't need to fight against the legendary team, so it is easy to win a lot, but when it comes to the away game, there are too many unstable factors, so Xie Chen is not too optimistic about the future, and he has to be very careful to deal with every battle.

After the victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Knicks' next game is away, but fortunately, the team challenging this away is the Charlotte Hornets, which can still be reassuring.

The Charlotte Hornets were formerly known as the Charlotte Bobcats, the Bobcats were only founded in 2004 to join the NBA, the youngest team in the NBA league, and after five seasons, they entered the playoffs under the leadership of Gerard Wallace and Stephen Jackson.

Came to Joe's landlord's territory again, the two met in Los Angeles not long ago, and they did a show together, but they didn't expect to meet again so soon, Jordan knew that Xie Chen and Anthony were visiting, and he came to watch the game in person, in fact, two days ago, he just came to the scene to watch the game, for another person, Kobe Bryant.

Since Kobe Bryant officially announced that he would retire after the end of this season some time ago, the entire league and the entire network have been full of news of Kobe's retirement.

In that farewell letter, Bryant said: "My heart can still endure the suffering, my heart can still endure the hardship, but my body can't hold it anymore, it's time to say goodbye." ”

Everyone in the alliance felt the sadness. Kobe Bryant is such a proud person, it's hard not to be touched when he says something like this, so after Kobe Bryant's announcement, all the superstars in the league responded.

Wade said: "For the last 13 years. It was you who contributed to my greatness, and thank you for defining the pinnacle of scoring guards in this era! ”

"I used to have a blast in middle school because of Kobe Bryant, and I used to say Jordan inspired me, but Michael Jordan was another world, and Kobe was the player I always emulated and wanted to be," James said. ”

O'Neal, Iverson, Durant...... Everyone posted a tribute to Kobe, and Xie Chen was no exception, in addition to thanking Kobe for his encouragement to grow in the past, Xie Chen's gratitude also had another meaning. Xie Chen won last season's championship with Kobe's step-back jumper, and part of that championship was due to him, but unfortunately he will never know.

Now in the NBA, the biggest talking points are Kobe Bryant and Xie Chen.

Jordan was very happy to see Xie Chen, the two shook hands and hugged each other, Jordan smiled and said: "I'm so happy to see my favorite players visit here one after another." When Kobe Bryant came two days ago, we chatted for a while. He was in the same mood as I was when I was at the Wizards, he didn't want to leave, he was reluctant to leave, but he had to say goodbye, Xie, maybe it's too early to tell you this. But we're going to get to that day, and I want you to be like Kobe Bryant, stay in the league for five, 10, or even 20 years, and then enjoy the crowd and the opponent for the final year. ”

People will always be strong and incapable of the day. The current Xie Chen is the Jordan and Kobe Bryant of the year, Jordan means that Xie Chen will eventually grow old, the speed will slow down, the shooting will be inaccurate, and the dunk will dunk away, he hopes that Xie Chen will not play too recklessly, survive in this league for a long time, and not be a fleeting meteor like Maddie, so that when he is finally old, he can have the opportunity to be eligible to enjoy the highest level of farewell in the league.

However, Xie Chen couldn't worry, or another layer of worry that he couldn't understand.

"Yes, people can't jump when they're old, but I, no matter how old I am, as long as there is a system, will dunk like a young man, so how will I end my career?" Xie Chen sighed in his heart, and suddenly envied these people whose abilities would deteriorate, because the current Xie Chen couldn't see where his end was.

"Maybe, I'll retire at the top of my game, when I've won enough honors and championships." Xie Chen said to Jordan with a smile.

Jordan's expression was confused, and he nodded thoughtfully: "If I really retire in 1998, without the comeback of the Wizards, it can be regarded as a peak retirement, your idea is very similar to mine, now think about it, is it really necessary to make a comeback in the Wizards?" I can't rule the league anymore, I can't even rule myself anymore, just like Kobe Bryant this year, we can't do it anymore, it's good to retire at the top of your game, it's just hard for you to just leave like that. Think of George Gervin, think of Dominic Wilkins, and the last year of Maddie and AI that you are familiar with, all miserable, and this is not the end ceremony that a hero should have. ”

Xie Chen sighed, yes, Kobe's retirement made fans all over the league and the world sad, but compared to these stars, Kobe Bryant is really happy.

George Gervin, once a 33-point bull in a single quarter, second only to Jordan and Chamberlain's four-time scoring titles, at the age of 33, left San Antonio, where he played for eight years, and spent a year in Chicago, leaving without applause or flowers, only the coach's roar "He has to go!" He went to Chicago to replace second-year superstar Michael Jordan with a broken foot.

Dominic Wilkins, the scoring champion of the 85-86 season, was the first person to dunk with the most violent aesthetics before Vince Carter appeared! However, in the end, he only had two starts in Orlando.

Not to mention Maddie and Iverson, who spent their later years on several teams, went from superstar to substitute, and finally had to leave with a grudge.

In contrast, Kobe Bryant is happy, at least in his last year, he still retains the dignity of a superstar, he doesn't have to play as a substitute, and he still has the right to shoot wirelessly, even if his shooting will be iron-clad again and again, no one will complain about anything.

March 14th was the last time Xie Chen played against Kobe, and Xie Chen had already marked it on this day, about how to play the last game. Xie Chen also thought about it.

I thought about using Kobe Bryant's way to send Jordan goodbye, and maybe even broke Kobe's 81-point record at the Staples Center that day, because Kobe Bryant also said that going all out is respecting me. Look at how I dealt with Jordan back then, and you know what to do with me.

Anthony did this, the last time he played against the Lakers, but Xie Chen suddenly changed his mind, since seeing the Lakers beat the Pacers a few days ago, at the last critical moment, Kobe Bryant shot a fatal three-point shot in front of George, and after the shot, Kobe smiled at George. That smile made Xie Chen change his mind of "abusing Kobe".

Actually, George knew that Kobe Bryant was going to throw this ball, but he just followed and didn't even stretch out his hand at all, this is his way of saying goodbye to Kobe, and it is also the way Xie Chen is going to say goodbye to Kobe.

Is it disrespectful to take it and beat it? Xie Chen used to think so, but since seeing Kobe's smile. Xie Chen didn't think like this anymore, he really scored 80 points on the elderly Kobe Bryant, even if it was 100 points. And what can it prove? Kobe, who has to be defended, can't score a single goal, is it really that good to look at it when he is covered? He used to be a hero, he could be so ruthless to Jordan, but now, no one would really do this to him, not even Jordan himself. I'm afraid it won't be like this to Kobe.

Kobe Bryant has only one, he has a lot of bad, a lot of unbearable things, but he still makes people cherish and miss.

Xie Chen told Jordan about his idea: "When I saw Kobe Bryant score 55 points against you during the Wizards, I decided to avenge you one day. Of course, I didn't know at the time that I was going to be so good, that I would really have this chance, but on that day in March, I probably wouldn't have dealt with him in that way. ”

Jordan laughed twice, patted Xie Chen's shoulder, and said: "You don't need to do this for me, if I were you, I wouldn't really release it like that in the last battle with Kobe Bryant in March, I should go all out, but what's the point of going all out for a person who is already powerless?" I'll be there to watch that game, and I hope you all enjoy that goodbye that symbolizes the legacy. ”

Xie Chen and Jordan chatted on the sidelines for a long time, until the start of the game, Xie Chen returned to the court, facing the Hornets, Xie Chen must also win, the Knicks have lost for too long, two wins are not enough to calm the hearts of the fans and themselves, besides, the Hornets are now ranked higher than the Knicks.

The Hornets are still playing well this season, at present, there is a great chance to rush into the playoffs, and now the trend of the NBA is to run and shoot, that is, to shoot more three-pointers, last season, the Hornets' three-point shooting rate was at the bottom of the league, the number of three-point shots ranked 24th, and the average points per game ranked 28th.

The first is the adjustment of the lineup, the trade of Batum Lamb Hoyslin Jeremy to strengthen the vitality of the team's outside line, and give offensive players the freedom of the outside line, as long as you have the opportunity to shoot, regardless of whether you score or not, decisively shoot.

Now, the Hornets are finally no longer a dead team on the offensive end, and they are playing with more and more passion.

The Knicks are also a strong team on the outside, Xie Chen, Anthony and even Porzingis can shoot from a distance, so the Knicks and the Hornets are particularly energetic, and the three-point points of both sides are one by one, and no one is willing to show weakness.

But one of the things that the Knicks are better than the Hornets is that they have fewer turnovers, coupled with Xie Chen's steals and control of the rebound, the Knicks quickly took the lead in the score.

Jordan, the big boss of the team off the field, sat expressionlessly, and he was quite rare not to be impatient for the team to fall behind.

Soon, Xie Chen's assists exceeded 10 times, and Xie Chen was about to meet with the legendary team, speaking of which, he hadn't played the legendary game for more than a month.

The scene hasn't changed much, after all, this team was only created in '04, there can't be anything from the 90s, this is 2010, and the opponent on the court is Gerard Wallace, the only All-Star player on the Bobcats, and it's not surprising to meet the team he leads.

There is also Tyson Chandler, Dio, who is very young and has not yet made a fortune, and Stephen Jackson, who is known as "The Captain".

There are only a few people who can be named, compared to the luxury lineup of the Lakers and Celtics encountered in the past, the legendary team of the Bobcats is a bit insufficient, just these few people, the weight is indeed a little light, but when I look at the audience, there is a big enough person, owner Michael Jordan.

Jordan smiled 5 years ago and didn't look too old, and his spirit was much better than in 2015, Xie Chen couldn't help but step forward and chat with Jordan: "You have aged too much in the past five years, this team still can't even make the playoffs after five years, don't worry too much about this team." ”

Michael Jordan, who was systematized, was suddenly displeased, where did this kid come from, and even said that his team is still a bad team after five years? He's going to win the championship!

Jordan showed a fierce gaze: "You are lucky not to be born in the era of playing with me, otherwise, you will ......"

"I'm going to be blown up by you, I know." Xie Chen smiled and patted Jordan on the shoulder, then turned around and walked away.

Jordan frowned and felt that this person was a little strange, and soon sat down to watch the game.

The first ball, attacked by the Bobcats, the Knicks showed an impregnable defense as soon as they came up, and the Bobcats couldn't attack until the last two seconds, the ball passed to Captain Jack at the top of the arc, Captain Jack looked unhurried and hit the first ball steadily.

Captain Jack is really a big heart, Xie Chen also knows something about this person, there are two impressive pictures, one is to lead the warriors to stage the Black Eight Miracle with the beard, and the other is to participate in the Auburn Hills brawl with Artest, one person entered the audience to rescue Atai, and took Atai out of the audience, whether it was playing ball or fighting, it was very hanging.

Xie Chen is most concerned about his three-point shot, his three-point shot is not fast, but it is very stable, once it is shot, it is difficult to make him stop.

Since Captain Jack contributed a three-pointer, Xie Chen naturally wanted to return one, Xie Chen's offensive desire today was very strong, so he shot three points as soon as he came up, and soon led the score, and then, the Knicks not only threw Xie Chen himself, Xie Chen also let Anthony shoot, and even let Porzingis vote, the whole Knicks team began to shoot three-pointers, and the legendary team should play as much as you want, especially when you are sure of winning, there is no need to follow the rules and play the most stable tactics.

Unexpectedly, the Knicks' strange tricks blinded the legendary Bobcats, and the Knicks won by 20 points in the first quarter.

Xie Chen looked at the score and smiled: "How nice it would be if every Legend Challenge was so easy!" (To be continued......)