All say David. Stern is shrewd, and Sun Xiaotian didn't take it that seriously before. When he knew that the two teams in this year's NBA preseason China game were the Chicago Bulls and the Houston Rockets, Sun Xiaotian completely admired Stern.

The NBA is inseparable from the Chinese market, the largest NBA market outside the United States, making it difficult for the all-business NBA league to avoid it. But with the departure of Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, it is difficult for the NBA league to find a Chinese player who represents the Chinese market.

Although Lin Shuhao is crazy for Lin and has created a lot of yellow miracles. But at the end of the day, Jeremy Lin is a child who grew up under American values, and he is not yet representative of all Chinese, especially Chinese mainland. Therefore, this heavy responsibility naturally fell on Sun Xiaotian's shoulders.

In the blink of an eye, October, the NBA regular season is about to begin. There is usually dessert before the curtain, and the preseason is the dessert before the curtain.

The Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets play two preseason games in Chinese mainland, one in Beijing and one in Sun's hometown of Shanghai.

Before this, Sun Xiaotian had already had a good run-in with the team. During the team's joint training, Coach Thibodeau intentionally or unintentionally asked Sun Xiaotian to wear the starting training uniform. What surprised him was that Sun Xiaotian's maturity allowed him to adapt excellently and complete the tactical requirements well, whether he was a starter or a substitute.

Not only that, Sun Xiaotian's oriental personality is introverted but humorous, calm and smart. This kind of personality of his is also able to integrate well into the team, and good chemistry happens.

The Bulls teammates all know that Sun Xiaotian is a well-deserved protagonist in this China game. Therefore, everyone will make jokes about Sun Xiaotian, claiming that he is the "leader" of the Bulls in these two games.

Of course, it's just a joke, Sun Xiaotian didn't take it seriously. However, Sun Xiaotian's determination to definitely play a good game in front of his compatriots is very strong. Moreover, he is not willing to waste this opportunity to show himself.

……

In the blink of an eye, pre-season has arrived.

On October 9, Beijing time, all the members of the Chicago Bulls drove from the hotel where they stayed to Wukesong, the arena where they --- play.

There is really nothing to say about the hardware facilities of Wukesong, and even these players, who are accustomed to seeing big scenes, were stunned by the scene they saw in front of them the moment they walked into the stadium. The ultra-luxurious supporting facilities are only comparable to the American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Mavericks, in the NBA league.

As the Bulls walked out of the locker room and slowly approached the court, the fans cheered like a tsunami of cheers to lift the stadium roof.

"Here's the Chicago Bulls guys!"

"Whoa......

Driven by the center of the host arena, the emotions of the fans at the scene reached the extreme, and at this time, the Chicago Bulls players ran out from the right side, everyone wearing bright red jackets, accompanied by the dimming lights of the scene, as if everyone was back in the 90s.

Sun Xiaotian was the last, and this was actually deliberately arranged by everyone. Generally speaking, when a player enters the field, the core or main force of the team is qualified to be the last. This time, how much the big guy gave Sun Xiaotian face!

With the appearance of Sun Xiaotian, the cheers on the scene burst out again, and Sun Xiaotian was displayed on the big screen at the scene, and there was nothing else at all!

After the Bulls came out, the Houston Rockets players also ran out amid the strange introduction of the host on the spot.

Unlike Sun Xiaotian, Jeremy Lin was the first to run out, followed by his good friend Parsons. Although this is only Jeremy Lin's first season with the Rockets, it does not prevent him from having a strong relationship with Parsons.

Asik and Harden, fellow rookies of the team, made their last two appearances, and when the fans watched the Rockets play, everyone basically stood there cheering because this team was their home team.

The feelings of the Chinese for Team Rocket are incomprehensible to Americans, and the character of Chinese people who love the house and the U is sometimes incomprehensible to them.

It was also at this time that Sun Xiaotian watched the appearance ceremony of the Rocket team almost with bated breath. The team reminded Sun of the distant 2004-2005 season, the first season of the Yao-Mai duo. What makes Sun Xiaotian unforgettable is that the Rocket team came to China to play the Chinese game that year, Yao Mai's group photo in front of the Tiananmen Gate Tower has become an unforgettable classic, Sun Xiaotian was only 11 years old that year, and he was just getting into basketball at that time.

Time has changed, and now Sun Xiaotian has reached the first stage, he successfully took over the stick in Maizi's hand, and time seems to be condensed at this moment.

Next, the host of the scene began to introduce the starting players of the two teams.

"Let's welcome the Chicago Bulls' starting five, point guard Nate Brown. Robinson. ”

With the cooperation of the on-site gaffer, Nate . Robinson high-fived his teammates and kept saying "yes!" yeah！ comeon！ ”

"Shooting guard...... Belineri! ”

Hamilton is still injured and even if he is fit, Thibodeau will not have him in the starting line-up. originally wanted Sun Xiaotian to start, but considering his first game, it was better to let him feel the game first.

Then there is only one Belineri left.

"Start small forward next...... Jimmy. Butler!"

Thanks to the team's main small forward Ruhr. Deng and point guard Hinrich are unwell, and Thibodeau did not put them on the squad for this China tournament. They, like Rose, didn't come with the team. Jimmy. Butler was the last rookie in the first round last season, and he had occasional stellar performances in his rookie season, and he was also expected by Coach Thibodeau this season.

"Next up is power forward Boozer!"

When Boozer came on the field, the audience erupted in huge boos, and even Boozer himself couldn't believe it.

Thinking about it carefully, when this product was in the Jazz team, he fought 7 playoff games with the Rockets, and Yao Ming had no way to deal with him, and since then he has become Yao Ming's insurmountable sufferer.

"Next up is the main center Joaquin. Noah! ”

With Noah on the court, the Bulls' starting five came together to encourage each other and get ready to play.

Next up was the entrance ceremony for the Rockets, who had a hotter atmosphere than the Bulls.

"Next, let's welcome the Houston Rockets' starters, starting with Patterson, the team's main power forward!"

With Scola pardoned by the Rockets, Patterson, who had been up for a long time, finally got his wish and became the team's starter.

"The main center...... Asik! ”

Last season, he was a backup blue-collar for the Bulls, and this season he has become the main center of the Rockets. The Bulls have never doubted Asik's ability. Originally, they wanted to keep Asik, but as a free agent, he accepted the Rockets' offer. The shrewd Morey sent the same "poison contract" as Jeremy Lin, leaving the Bulls at a loss and had to endure the pain.

"Team small forward...... Chandler. Parsons! ”

When the name of Dow Parsons was recited, the female voice at the scene was obviously several decibels louder, and the name of Gao Fu and Shuai was really extraordinary.

"The team's point guard...... Lin! ”

At this time, the cheers on the scene have reached a peak, and it seems that last season's Lin Whirlwind, now the heat has not subsided at all. What kind of report can Jeremy Lin's Rockets play in their first season, let's start with this game!

"Last, the team's main scoring guard James . Harden! ”

Morey successfully poached the Thunder, giving the Rockets a prospect of a young superstar. The last introduction is enough to prove his status in this Rockets team.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially begins!