Chapter 118: Timberwolves

A superstar destined for a Hall of Fame is optimistic about a rookie who will become a Hall of Famer in the future, and that's not big news.

But when Philadelphia kicked off March with another tough win over the Western West, all fans had reason to believe that the time for Philadelphia's revival had arrived.

From basketball emperor Chamberlain, to Dr. J. Julius Irving, to Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, Allen Iverson, these famous leaders in the history of the 76ers. The 76ers have had their share of ups and downs, and their most recent championship was in the '82-83 season three decades ago, when Moses Malone was named both regular season MVP and Finals MVP.

Last year, the 76ers finished 27-55 and finished 13th in the East.

But now, with 27 regular season games still to play, the 76ers have won 30 games, a win rate of more than 50 percent, and are firmly in fifth place in the East.

All this, it is believed, was brought about by the young No. 1.

Although he can vaguely see the immaturity of youth, he will always look like an old player who has played for many years on the court. By the end of the game against the Mavericks, he had averaged 22 per game. 7 points 4. 4 rebounds and 3. 7 assists, true shooting rate as high as 60 percent, even surpassing the league's current scoring champion Durant.

Fans are starting to think about the 76ers' playoff opponents, the Magic in third place or the Celtics in fourth place? This was unimaginably wonderful in previous years!

Tang Wenlong is on fire again, and in the land of Philadelphia, he is being loved by more and more fans......

After the game against the Mavericks, there are two days to spare.

Tang Wenlong saw that he had free time, so he decisively packed up his clothes, and then drove an SUV provided for him by the BMW company he endorsed and went to Manhattan, New York.

He and Fang Chuxia had only been separated for more than a day, but Tang Wenlong couldn't help but go to find her.

The little couple is in a period of love, and it is inevitable that there is a little bit of glue-like meaning, and when he thinks of seeing his beloved again, Tang Wenlong hummed proudly when he drove.

"Yes, yes baby, I'm on my way."

"Yes, I accidentally won the calf, you watched the game!"

"Okay, I'll drive carefully, you go to class first, I'll be here at noon. Uh-huh, love you......"

Driving in the early morning sunshine, Tang Wenlong didn't look like he had just fought with someone, he looked like he was full of energy.

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and dialed Joe Thomas's phone.

"Hey, man, you're exploiting working people! I ...... slot"

Thomas is in a very bad mood, although Tang Wenlong is his top boss, you know, he fought with that beautiful and hot Mexican beauty for 100 rounds last night, where does he still have the strength now?

"Hey, Joe, I know you're having a hard time, but I'm already on my way to New York right now."

Joe Thomas gave a hitch and asked weakly, "What are you doing in New York?" Is that little girlfriend who went to you happy again? Be temperate, young man! ”

Tang Wenlong's face darkened, and he was choked speechless, although what he said was also correct.

"No, I mean to talk about the problem of investing in catering when you told me last time, didn't you say that you want to open a high-end Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia? It's like the Yao restaurant in Houston. ”

"Oh, that's good...... Wait, what do you say! Joe Thomas jerked out of bed and said in a surprised tone, "Are you referring to the last thing I proposed to you, gosh boss, you're so wise!" ”

Tang Wenlong laughed, and then continued to say his thoughts.

"It's not just the restaurant, you know, I'm a basketball player, and I've always been thinking about something special. Maybe you can combine basketball with a restaurant, maybe you can hang up my sticker......"

"Of course, of course!"

Joe Thomas was inspired, "Restaurants are just one aspect, even basketball-themed sportswear stores, or even basketball bars that specialize in the NBA and your games...... Oh my God, you can go build a basketball kingdom! ”

Tang Wenlong was embarrassed, frightened by Thomas's jumping thinking, but immediately, he reacted, carefully thinking about the possibility of what Joe Thomas said.

"But the top priority is to build a restaurant of your own, and I think with your popularity and everyone's love for Chinese food, business will be very hot." Joe Thomas changed his words and gave his own advice.

"I also need a couple of authentic chefs, you know, Chinese food is complicated."

Joe Thomas nodded, he was sleepy and in good spirits at the moment, "Of course I understand this, actually, I am already looking for a suitable candidate." ”

"There is also the choice of land, which can't be too remote." Tang Wenlong said.

"Okay, you can rest assured, by the way, why don't you bring me some maple pulp when you go to New York?" Delicious and healthy. ”

Tang Wenlong had a black line on his head, and said angrily, "No time, goodbye!" ”……

The 76ers' second game of March was a door-to-door challenge from the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Since Garnett's departure, the Timberwolves have been regulars in the lottery, but there is a 20+20 league regular!

Kevin Love.

Love is now the centerpiece of the Timberwolves and the league's rebounding leader, having previously tied the Timberwolves' 33-game double-double record held by Garnett, and he has maintained a double-double so far. This season, he is also a strong contender for the league's most improved player.

But the Timberwolves have a terrible record, and the league-wide is slightly better than the Cavaliers.

So the bookmaker offers very low odds for the home team to win, and the handicap is as high as 8. 5 points, that is, the bookmaker is basically optimistic that the home team will win the Timberwolves by double digits.

Tang Wenlong returned to Philadelphia on the morning of the 5th, practiced with the players for a day, and then waited for the game to begin.

In this game, the 76ers were very easy up and down, and the Timberwolves' outside defense was almost zero, and their interior Montenegrin Nikola Pekovic deserved a little attention.

During the pre-match ceremony of the two teams, Tang Wenlong also said hello to the seniors of Syracuse University.

Jonny Flynn!

One of the most outstanding students of Syracuse University that year, the man who led Syracuse University to win the Eastern Region Championship was also known as a super point guard who happened once in a decade.

At this moment, I met the alumni, but I was inevitably a little embarrassed.

Tang Wenlong was not as famous as Jonny Flynn before entering the league, but now, he is recognized as the most talented player in the league, and is called a future Hall of Fame player by Nowitzki!

"I really didn't expect you to be so powerful." Jonny Flynn sighed, filled with emotion.

"The seniors are humble, and the seniors are also powerful, but they don't get the opportunity to show." Tang Wenlong said flatteringly, he knew that Jonny Flynn was just a substitute for the Timberwolves, although he was the No. 6 pick the year before.

"Hey, I don't know myself yet!" Jonny Flynn was helpless and smiled bitterly. He wanted to say he couldn't even beat the Timberwolves, let alone the rest of the world.

The two chatted on the sidelines for a long time before Tang Wenlong returned to his half-time warm-up.

As he turned, two glares of glareness came out of the Timberwolves' players......

Not long after the warm-up on both sides, under the introduction of the DJ, they appeared on stage one by one, and after the referee came on the field, the starters of the two teams were officially released.

The Timberwolves' starters, point guard Luke Ridno, shooting guard Evan Turner, small forward Michael Beasley, power forward Kevin Love, center Nikola Pekovic.

And the 76ers are still the same lineup. Point guard Kyle Lowry, scoring guard Tang Wenlong, small forward Andrea Iguodala, power forward Thaddeus Young, center Samuel Dalem Porter.

Turner and Tang Wenlong stood together, ready to tee off.

"I'm going to win you today, I promise." Turner spoke suddenly, whispering.

Tang Wenlong forgot Turner's glance in surprise, the latter raised his head, two eyes stared at him, Tang Wenlong saw a kind of resentment, a kind of jealousy, a kind of anger, and a raging flame from his two eyes.

Turner hated everything here, hated Tang Wenlong.

Bangyan was supposed to belong to him, and he was the best college student that year! The honor of the 76ers should also be his, he is the most talented! Everything here should have belonged to him, and he secretly felt that Tang Wenlong had taken away everything that originally belonged to him, and Tang Wenlong was a shameful robber!

"But it's not your mouth that decides the game."

Tang Wenlong sensed the strong hostility of the other party and unceremoniously counterattacked