Chapter 40: After the Competition

PS: Ask for tickets "The game is over!" The 76ers beat the New York Knicks 103-86 at Madison Garden! The 76ers made a perfect season debut, and so did Luke. He leads the rookie list with 34 points, 3 boards, 13 assists, 5 steals, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers, and 3 fouls! We congratulate him! Barkley in the studio announced the result. Kenny, did you find it enjoyable? ”

"It's not fun at all, but I finally saw the magician-like performance again, and I saw the magician's stunt again, I'm so excited! I'm a fan of him now! Kenny couldn't contain the excitement on his face at all.

"Well, you're a fan of Luke now, too." Barkley held out his hand to Kenny and said, "As your senior, I, Sir Charles Buckley, as the president of the Luke Support Club, welcome you on behalf of the entire Luke Support Club!" ”

"Forget it!" Kenny ducked back and said, "The support club of other football stars is generally made up of beautiful women, and you are a dead fat man or the chairman of the support club?" It won't be for pickling girls, right? ”

The "hahahaha......" studio was filled with laughter.

The 76ers' locker room was also full of laughter.

This time, several young players performed very well, except for Luke, who has reached All-Star level, with 34 points, 3 boards, 13 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks. Others are also doing quite well. Reed had 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, Bryan played 20 minutes and had 12 points, 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, while Raga also had 10 points and 3 assists.

Although Big Ben is not a rookie, he is also a rookie member of the 76ers, although he only scored 10 points in the full 3 quarters, he grabbed 17 boards, 2 steals, 4 blocks, and got a double double. But there were four fouls plus one technical foul. That's his biggest weakness. Now everyone is happy, no one finds out, but sooner or later this problem will come out. However, the 76ers players who just won the game are celebrating regardless of that.

"Alright, alright," Larry came in and interrupted them, "what time is it, and it's still playing." Hurry up and pack your things and go home, there's a game the day after tomorrow! "Larry told the players like a father.

"Also, don't play late, don't talk nonsense, otherwise, I'm not welcome to be blamed." Larry said solemnly.

"Yes, Coach!" Everybody said it.

"Also, wait until Luke and I go to the press conference." After saying that, he walked out.

"Me?" Luke, who was packing his clothes, said in surprise.

"It's not you or anyone." Reed said jealously, "You're doing your best here, and the AI is there." It's just you. ”

"Uh......" Luke was speechless.

"Hahaha, let's go first. You take your time to go to the press conference. I'm coming to New York! Larga shouted as he walked out of the locker room. Then a group of "beasts" shouted "New York girl, I miss you", "New York, I love you" or something and walked out of the locker room, and gave Luke a sympathetic look as they went out.

"A flock of beasts!" Luke cursed, "I only know that I am happy, but I have abandoned my teammates." ”

"Luke, the press conference is almost underway. Come out! Larry exclaimed.

"It's coming, it's coming." Luke hurried out of the locker room.

The first time he came to the press conference in the United States, Luke was still a little nervous. Although I have seen many reporters in China before, it is the first time that Luke, a reporter with blond hair and blue eyes, has seen it for the first time, and he is still a little unaccustomed to it. But seeing Larry's face makes Luke feel a lot more at ease (Larry's face is a tranquilizer?). )。

Looking at the reporters on the field, Luke's heart gradually calmed down.

"Alright," the press officer began to speak, seeing that everyone was almost here, "I would like to ask the reporter questions." ”

"I'm a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, so first of all, congratulations on winning this game."

"Thank you." Luke and Larry said.

"I have a question for Mr. Wharton." The journalist said.

"Excuse me." Luke said.

"Your performance today was amazing and it was a big surprise. There are a lot of people who say it was Magic Johnson's moves, what do you think? ”

"Hmm...... That's really the magic Johnson's moves, and I learned from him. ”

"So does this have anything to do with your appearance in Los Angeles some time ago?"

"It matters." "After the preseason, I went to Los Angeles and studied with the Magic for about five days," Luke said. Learned these things. It's not very mature, but it still looks good today. Luke said modestly.

"Then why did you eat with Kobe Bryant?" The journalist asked another question.

"Hmm...... I have a good personal relationship with Kobe, so we'll have a meal together. Luke said.

Larry pinched a cold sweat, for fear that Luke would tell him about winning Kobe Bryant alone, and then this press conference would not be over.

"Hmm...... I'm fine. The Los Angeles Times sat down after asking questions.

"May I ask Mr. Luke Wharton, why didn't you participate in the draft, doesn't the league rule that you can't enter the NBA without participating in the draft?" That's a question from a reporter from New York News.

Daily News (NewYork) is the largest popular newspaper in the United States, with one of the largest circulation in the United States. It was founded in 1919, when it was keen on yellow journalism, and it caused a 'tabloid whirlwind' in the United States in the 20s. After the economic crisis of 1929, public opinion resisted and this aspect was somewhat restrained, but it still focuses on reporting local news, social news, and all kinds of soft news. They love this kind of lace news the most.

"Uh......" This is a very embarrassing thing, Luke did not participate in the draft, which is also a pain in his heart.

Larry was about to explain for him, but Luke spoke first, "Hmm...... This is because ...... Well...... Do you know about my fall in college? Luke asked.

Everyone nodded.

"I was injured for more than three months, and by the time I was completely well, it was past the registration time, and I had no choice but to get into the NBA through the non-draft ......," Luke recounted.

"And ......," some reporters also wanted to ask Luke. But Larry stepped in to stop it.

"Journalists, from now on, the question we ask is not to leave this game, okay? After all, this is a press conference for the game, not a press conference for personal situations. ”

Everyone didn't dare to refute Larry's words, because they all knew that Larry was a very old-fashioned person, and if he offended him, he might not even be able to enter the locker room. So everyone turned their questions to this game. Larry became the main character. Luke was idle.

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