Chapter 191: It's on the show
The 76ers are soaring to become the hottest team in the league, and looking at this posture, Tang Wenlong is also expected to become the first foreign scoring champion, which makes everything in Philadelphia full of topics.
February's schedule isn't as tight as it was in January, but it still involves a brutal back-to-back schedule.
After winning the Player of the Month, Tang Wenlong was invited to participate in a talk show.
CBS has always been a staunch fan of Mr. Tang, and sports reporters often sing his praises. This talk show invited Tang Wenlong for a long time, and it was not until recently that Tang Wenlong's schedule was connected with CBS. CBS staff came straight to Philadelphia, and a large group of people rented out Wajovia Center and used the multi-purpose arena to set up a temporary recording site.
The recording of the show invited 500 local audiences, and fans of the Philadelphia 76ers, especially Tang Wenlong, enthusiastically signed up to participate.
When it comes to talk shows in the United States, CBS is considered to be a leader in this industry, such as "Jimmy's Chicken Feather Show", "David's Late-Night Talk Show", etc., are all classic programs launched by this company.
And this time, the host who came to record Tang Wenlong's show is a new host from CBS, named Benson Brown, who looks like he is in his thirties, with a suit and leather shoes, and a good image and temperament.
Tang Wenlong came to the scene of the show that night, met the director of the talk show, and knew some precautions on the spot.
The name of the talk show is very simple, it is called "The Midnight Show". It is said that there are still many loyal fans. CBS regularly invites celebrities to participate in the program. It attracted a lot of fans to watch.
Benson Brown's English comes with a slight rap. It sounds like another serious look, his opening remarks are very concise, and there is a unique humorous atmosphere, "Good evening, friends who watch the show." Sit up straight and don't look weak. Today, we invited the star of the Philadelphia 76ers, Tang Wenlong, a Chinese who has worked hard in the United States, and has achieved jaw-dropping results. Not long ago, he won the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month! Let's welcome him! β
After that, he took the lead in applauding, and the audience cheered and applauded, mixed with a few loud whistles.
The DJ switched to the live music, and Tang Wenlong, wearing the training uniform of the 76ers, walked out of the back of the stage, waving to the audience as he walked, acting like a leader.
Benson Brown went up to him, shook hands with Tang Wenlong, and then the two of them sat sideways on the couch together.
Benson Brown smiled and asked, "The way you opened the show is old-fashioned. It was as if I saw Caesar in ancient Rome beckoning to us. So this is your first time on a variety show? β
"Yes." Tang Wenlong nodded, he still didn't understand what the talk show should say.
"Wow. What a precious first time, I am deeply honored! Benson grew his mouth exaggeratedly, and said it seriously, but it seemed to mean something, and Americans like to listen to some meat jokes.
The audience immediately burst into laughter and applause.
"I hear you have a bit of a New York accent, so you must have a good time going to Broadway, huh?" Bensen's talk show style is nonsense, and Tang Wenlong couldn't help but roll his eyes.
He smiled disguisedly, and instead of answering, he started the host's joke, "I listen to your accent and a bit of London style, are you a fan of Manchester United!" β
Haha, the audience burst into laughter, and Benson himself laughed.
"I still prefer Cristiano Ronaldo." He replied, and then immediately returned to the topic, "Okay, let's get down to business, let's talk about you!" β
The last sentence talks about you, and it is like interrogating a prisoner, which is quite nonsensical.
Benson laughed: "I heard that before the draft, you were only sixth or seventh, but then you became the leader, and everyone thought the Philadelphia 76ers must be crazy." β
Tang Wenlong shrugged, "Yes, it's crazy. You know, I went to tryouts, training camp in Philadelphia, training camp in Washington, training camp for the Nets. At the training camp, I met President StephaΕski and coach Collins, and they both admired my talent and decided that I was worth picking with the Eye Sign. β
"Yours turns out to be a very good basketball player. You're only in your second season, but you're already the soul of Philadelphia, and your name is on the NBA lists. Benson Brown immediately slapped Tang Wenlong on the back.
The Philadelphia fans immediately burst into applause.
"You've improved a lot defensively this season, and I heard you trained with Carmelo Anthony in the summer, is that happening?" Benson continued.
"Yes!" Tang Wenlong nodded, "I happened to go to Los Angeles to participate in a special training camp for a famous trainer at that time, and in the special training camp, I met Cameron. You know, Cameron was my senior, and we had a very good relationship in private. I said that both of us are here to train, and we both need to improve ourselves, so it is better to train together, which is very helpful for everyone's level to improve. β
"So you're together?" Benson Brown asked solemnly, feeling like the next second is going to ask if you are willing?
"Yes," Tang Wenlong blinked, as if something was not quite right.
The audience at the scene burst into laughter, and the host and Tang Wenlong were too funny.
Benson also smiled, admiring Tang Wenlong, who is very rare for young people to continue to improve themselves and continue to improve after a successful rookie season.
He thought for a moment and continued, "Let's talk about things in your life!" You know, we ordinary people are very interested in what happens in the lives of your sports stars. β
Tang Wenlong shrugged his shoulders, "That's it, it's no different from what everyone usually does." β
"Yes, but speaking of which, you are indeed the most disciplined NBA player I have ever met, and you haven't even had a scandal!" Benson looked incredulous.
Tang Wenlong was speechless, and it was not a good thing to spread the scandal.
Benson talked about Fang Chuxia, "I heard that your little Chinese girlfriend is about to graduate, she seems to be a top student at Columbia University, right?" You must be in love with each other! β
Speaking of Fang Chuxia, Tang Wenlong unconsciously showed a warm smile and said, "Yes, we love each other very much, and it is not easy to come together." However, she has not yet graduated, and there are still two years to go. β
Benson suddenly got up and asked, "Can you tell me how you met at that time?" I'm curious about this. β
Tang Wenlong was embarrassed, and immediately recalled that sunny afternoon and that wonderful encounter in his mind.
"Actually, I accidentally hit her on a bicycle at that time."
"Ah, this TM is okay, so why am I still single after so many blind dates?" Benson looks like the world is such an unfair thing, it's a good thing to bump people and not quarrel, how can it get better?
The audience burst into laughter. (To be continued.) )