49, the most terrifying away
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ARCO Arena, a training ground for players.
A group of players in vests were sitting on the ground while a middle-aged man was talking something.
Everybody has a table in their hands and here's how each of them has performed at different times of the season.
The crisis that the team has suffered in the last two months has a lot to do with everyone, but with the trade of Arenas and the return of Wu Di, the team's situation has improved a lot.
"After the All-Star is a new beginning, the team's goals still haven't changed."
Collins stood with his hands tied, and during the rest of the players, he felt compelled to say something.
'We have a lot of young players in the squad, so I feel compelled to say something. Whatever happens before All-Star, it doesn't matter. For a team that is going to play 82 games, what really matters is the game after the All-Star break. Each of our opponents will give 120% of the level, and this is the time when the competition is fierce. ”
"I ask you to be unreserved, not only for the playoffs, but also for a good place. Whether the All-Star period is good or bad, from today onwards, you have to start a new struggle, and treat this as a new beginning. ”
Collins spoke, and the players listened attentively.
During the whole training today, Wu Di worked very hard. After all, in his opinion, the old man on the stage is his "father-in-law".
Of course, he just sees him as a coach, a serious and responsible coach.
The team's previous All-Star record was 22-27 and had slipped out of the top eight in the East, so the rest of the schedule was a challenge for everyone.
In 49 games, Wu Di only played 31 games, that is, in the past half season, he missed 18 games.
Surprisingly, in the 31 games Wu Di played, the Wizards won 19 games, and in the 18 games he missed, the Wizards won only 3 games, so the disparity makes one have to imagine his importance.
In 31 games this season, Wu Di played an average of 15.2 minutes per game, and although his shooting rate was less than 40%, his three-point shooting rate reached 38.3%.
Relying on accurate shooting, Wu Di can contribute an average of 10.7 points per game in his limited playing time, and is an extremely important member of the Wizards' bench.
In all 31 games he has played this season, he has come off the bench and has made it to the Sixth Man of the Year list, albeit only seventh.
Wu Di feels that he was definitely a candidate for Sixth Man of the Year this season because of his recent performances.
He scored 36 points against the Cavaliers and 53 points in the All-Star Rookie Game before the All-Star weekend.
In the two games, Wu Di's scoring explosiveness was vividly displayed.
While averaging just 10.7 points per game this season, he clearly has the potential to compete for the Sixth Man of the Year.
Jordan's status here is really special, he is not only a player, but also the general manager of the team. After Collins finished speaking, Jordan, who had just won the All-Star Game MVP, also stood up and said a few words.
'We have a great squad and there is no shortage of talent in the squad. As Doug said, today is a new starting point and our goal is to make the playoffs, to get better and to play our style. We need to win, and only victory will satisfy us. ”
"So, warriors, from today onwards, come on and rush forward."
Looking at Lao Qiao who spoke, Wu Di couldn't help but think back to yesterday.
It was an extremely intense game, and the whole process was full of ups and downs, and even he couldn't help but sweat for Jordan.
Kobe Bryant's shot was very casual, but it has to be said that even God wants the basketball to get into the basket.
However, what made everyone crazy was that the basketball was in the basket for three full laps, and at the end of the day, it slid on the basket very slowly, and that scene made people think that the ball was going to stop on the basket.
However, the basketball swayed out of the hoop amid countless exclamations.
The basketball fell to the outside of the basket, and the audience cheered.
Regardless of how the rest of the East performs, the MVP is definitely Michael's, and the farewell game of the basketball god finally came to a perfect end.
Wu Di is happy for Jordan, and not just because they are teammates.
He admired this extremely energetic genius, and he relied on his own efforts to reach the altar step by step.
This is something that everyone can learn from, and Wu Di has no reason not to admire him.
There is no reason not to heed their experience.
Indeed, as rookies, they should be like these veterans, with the right mentality and positive for the next games.
"A new journey starts tonight, our first opponent, the King of Saramento!!"
The Wizards' first game after All-Star is at the home of the Saramento Kings, and it will be an extremely tough game by any measure.
But in a way, it's going to be an excellent opportunity. As long as the win will be a big boost to the morale and confidence of the Wizards.
But everyone knows how tough this game is going to be.
Even in the dressing room, the closed door seemed to be unable to hide the majestic momentum coming from the players' tunnel.
It's a terrifying home turf!
Wu Di was extremely sure in his heart.
Judging from the away games that Wu Di has played so far, there is no one that can compare to the home of the King.
Even if you don't step on the pitch, just in the dressing room, that kind of breath can obviously give people a great sense of oppression.
Wu Di couldn't imagine what it would be like to play at this home stadium.
Turning his head to look at his teammates around him, everyone looked different.
The veterans led by Jordan and Oakley don't seem to feel anything about this kind of atmosphere, and the whole person is extremely relaxed.
And players like Kristen Leitner, who have also played in the NBA for many years, are just frowning, and they are relatively little affected.
As for newcomers like Kwame Brown and Mike Dunleavy, they are obviously a little uncomfortable. They were chatting, but they didn't know why they kept their voices so low.
And the most special rookie ......
Tyronn Lue, this guy is lying on his side, with Erlang's legs crossed, listening to music. And from time to time, his mouth will make a sound that is difficult to appreciate.
"Hey, Taryn, shut your mouth, are you going to have a concert in the locker room?"
Wu Di slapped his big hand, and suddenly Tyronn Lu screamed and got up.
After seeing everyone smiling all over his face, and Wu Di's face was leaning next to him, Tyron Lue suddenly shouted, and scolded in his mouth: "Damn it, Wu, you damn rookie." Don't you know that there is respect for the elderly? If I'm frightened by you, Doug will lose one of his right-hand men. ”
"Tarron, I'm just reminding you that it's game time, and if you don't prepare well, you're going to be in trouble, and I don't want to wipe your ass on the field."
Wu Di smiled.
Tyronn Lu threw the earphones to the side, glanced at Wu Di, and suddenly shouted dissatisfiedly: "Damn rookie, do you know what to do, Tyronn has already said that in this game, he won't pass the ball to you, and he won't wipe your ass for you...... The guys over there aren't going to make you feel better, they're going to fuck your ass. ”
Looking at the muttering Tyronn Lu, Wu Di said happily in his heart: "If I can, I will blow them up." ”
"Are you sure you can do it?" Tyronn Lue seems to be laughing at the rookie's ignorance.
This home stadium is one of the best devils in the league, and if he hadn't experienced the trials of the finals, he wouldn't be so calm now.
"Of course, there is no doubt about it."
"Hey, rookie, your self-confidence is not small, I hope you can do well."
Wu Di smiled slightly, and looked at the door of the locker room that was slowly being pushed open by the staff.
Suddenly, an overwhelming noise poured through the players' tunnel and into the dressing room.
It's as if you're already on the pitch in the middle of the arena.
Wu Di's thoughts were flying, he felt that his heart couldn't wait, his body, hot blood, his energy, was about to burst out.
Looking at the smile on Tyronn Lu's face, Wu Di said lightly:
"If I can, I will do my best!"