On the morning of February 16, Li Ze did not leave for Los Angeles immediately, but came to the Ford Center Arena to accompany the turtle and Durant to sharpen their guns.

Turtle was very dissatisfied with his performance in the Skills Challenge last year, so after receiving the invitation from the league, he immediately agreed, and the current record in the Skills Challenge was set by Li Ze, who believed that he would not lose to his good brother, and he firmly believed that he could create a new record.

Li Ze thought that if the turtle's projection in the skill challenge was reliable, there might be a chance to lose it, and he didn't want to discourage his good brother's enthusiasm, so he came to accompany him in the morning to practice the skills challenge project.

"Shet! I hate ground passes and outside shots! Every time, these two links are delayed! ”

Jeff Green pinched the watch on the side, and finally came to a sentence of 42.1 seconds, which suddenly made the turtle curse angrily, Li Ze was also a little helpless, sometimes the skill challenge is not fast, the rhythm of dribbling is very important, seeing that the turtle turtle has been hitting and rushing, Li Ze also gave advice:

"Russell, in the first few links of the shooting, there is no need to pursue a particularly fast pace, stabilize your dribbling rhythm, before you come to the three-point line, you should adjust your body center of gravity, instead of waiting until after the iron is struck, as long as you can hit a shot, it will definitely save a lot of time."

Durant on the other side was also practicing three-point shooting at this time, and after hearing Li Ze's words, he couldn't help but ask:

"Kayce, any good advice for three-point shooting? Fack, I feel like I can't find a rhythm with unguarded shooting, and I really don't like corner shots, so I didn't say yes to the league's invitation if I knew it! ”

As soon as Li Ze heard Durant's words, he chuckled, and then said:

"Kevin, you should know that we are almost the same type of player in terms of shooting, I am good at holding the ball, shaking and shooting, of course, I have a good shooting percentage from outside the three-point line, but the shooting in the game is rhythmic, and I really don't have too good advice for the three-point competition."

"But don't worry, Michael Jordan's 5 points should be unsurpassable anyway, with this superstar to give you the bottom, let it go!"

Li Ze didn't lie about this, it takes time to polish his shots, his own projection is not bad, but it definitely does not reach the level of an elite shooter, and his shooting percentage is ridiculously high in the game, which is the effect of a large number of badges after the bonus.

Thinking of catching and shooting, Li Ze thought of the golden badge he received last night:

Achievement Badge [Catch-and-Shooter]: 3/5000 (Champion Badge Bonus)

Improves mid-to-long-range catch-and-shoot accuracy, improves shot consistency, and reduces the impact of frontal defenders.

The attribute of this badge is simple and rough accuracy, although Li Ze has not had time to experience the effect of the badge, but he feels that on the off-ball end, his projection ability must have been strengthened again, if someone passes the ball in the three-point competition, Li Ze thinks that he can challenge it at present.

When Durant thought of Michael Jordan's 5 points, he couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth, he still wanted to win the three-point contest, and he thought about the bottom before the game, which is definitely contrary to his idea, but with this great god, Durant is also a lot more relieved, he can't throw a 4 points, right?

"Serge, do you need me to design a few dunks for you?"

Li Ze looked at Ibaka on the side again, this budding newcomer has been very excited since he learned that he could participate in the slam dunk contest, but as soon as he saw the dunk action prepared by Ibaka, Li Ze shook his head helplessly, the bounce is indeed fierce enough, but the posture is not beautiful enough, which is also the disadvantage of big players.

"A free-throw line dunk should get you a perfect score, right? I've watched slam dunk contests over the years, and free-throw line dunks aren't used much. ”

Hearing Ibaka's inquiry, Li Ze could only reply euphemistically:

"Sometimes it's a nod to the classics, the judges are very picky, maybe you can add a little bit of work to the free throw line, how about a free throw line windmill dunk? Or another crotch dunk from the free-throw line. ”

“......”

As soon as Ibaka heard Li Ze's words, he was a little speechless, are you talking about actions that normal humans can do?

Li Ze saw Ibaka's somewhat disbelieving expression, immediately took the ball, started the midfield position, accelerated directly to the free throw line, took off from a long distance, and in the process of sliding, he turned the ball in the air with both hands, and then easily poured the ball into the basket with his right hand!

"Boom!"

With a bang, he easily completed a free throw line dunk, and as soon as Li Ze landed, the three people in the training hall were already screaming wildly.

“WTF！ My God! What kind of action is this TM! ”

"How is this done? You can definitely get a full score for this kind of action! ”

Li Zezhen didn't expect a few people to be so excited, after all, in normal games, most of his dunks are just after the free throw line and take off, I thought they were used to turtles and turtles, but they were still so excited.

"Guys, this is just a small step away from the actual battle, there is no need to be so surprised, how about Ibaka, you should be able to do it too, just add a wheel arm action."

“......”

Obviously, such Versailles remarks directly made Turtle Turtle, Durant, Ibaka, and Jeff Green speechless, a small step? It's just that?

"Kayce, you should really go to the slam dunk contest, and you will definitely win the championship in the end!"

Jeff Green sighed, and Li Ze just smiled, and said helplessly:

"It's a pity that this year's All-Star Game is held in Los Angeles, so there is only one protagonist this weekend, anyway, in the end, the media's attention will fall on Kobe Bryant, I'm not interested in playing a supporting role, I prefer to win all the awards!"

Li Ze is really not interested in being Kobe's licking dog, he is currently ranked first on the MVP candidate list, and if he is not the protagonist in the All-Star Game, then of course he will not try his best to perform.

Thinking that even if he won the slam dunk contest, Amika's media reporters would ask Kobe Bryant's thoughts in a hurry, and Li Ze had no motivation.

Recently, when the media is discussing who is the first point guard this season, Kobe Bryant still overtakes him, although Li Ze does not deny Kobe's strength, but he is just unhappy, so this season, he really wants to touch Kobe Bryant again in the playoffs.

After knocking down the No. 1 scoring guard, Li Ze can be regarded as a real leader, and the players in the same position are all enemies, so that the Lakers must be completely taken down, so that Amerika's media reporters can recognize the reality, and the Black Mamba should also give way.

Durant very much agrees with Li Ze's idea, and the MVP who even wants to steal Kobe Bryant directly in the All-Star Game took the opportunity to say to Li Ze:

"Anyway, during the All-Star Game, you play the No. 1 position, and I play the No. 3 position, and when the time comes, let's pass Kobe Bryant a few fewer times and strive to snatch the MVP away!"

When the turtle heard Durant's words, he immediately followed suit and said:

"Makes sense! I'm coming off the bench, maybe I'm playing in the No. 1 position, and the ball is ours! ”

Hearing the words of the two, Li Ze pondered for a moment, smiled, and said:

"Los Angeles is Kobe's home court, and it's not good if he doesn't pass the ball, but as long as Kobe Bryant hits the iron, I won't pass the ball in the next round, haha, it's okay from the perspective of perception!"

Ibaka and Jeff Green, who were on the side, looked at each other when they heard the words of the three, is it really okay for you to do this?

"Did you go to Los Angeles with me in the afternoon, you don't really plan to practice for a day, do you?"

"We don't have to participate in the Rookie Challenge, you can go over first, Kayce, and we'll call you then."

Durant immediately said that he could still salvage it, and he still had to continue to practice his three-point shooting, and the turtle agreed, and Ibaka and Jeff Green nodded in agreement.

Li Ze looked at a few people helplessly, he was going to compete in a few days, he really wanted to say that temporary training was actually useless.

"Then I have to wish you good luck in advance!"

......

The lowest temperature in Russia in February is about 0 degrees, and the highest temperature is around 10 degrees, in contrast, Los Angeles is much warmer, and the lowest temperature here is about 10 degrees, which is why everyone likes this city, the four seasons are like spring!

As soon as Li Ze got out of the airport, he saw a girl wearing black slim jeans and a white printed T-shirt standing next to the red Audi sports car.

"This pretty lady, can you take me home?"

Hearing Li Ze's voice coming from behind her, Alexandra immediately turned around, and when she saw Li Ze, who was also wearing black jeans and a gray hooded sweatshirt, she immediately chuckled, then handed over the car keys, and said with a smile:

"As a gentleman, you may not let girls drive, Kayce, maybe you move faster, a lot of people are watching us!"

Supercar with beauties, especially big-wave beauties, the lethality is amazing, Li Ze took the key, and then opened the car door for the black-haired big-wave beauty, after the two got into the car, the people who ate melons gradually looked away,

"Alex, why are you here to pick me up, aren't Anne and Britney here?"

Alexandra carefully looked at Li Ze with her beautiful blue eyes, and deliberately diverted the topic and said:

"Don't mention other girls' names in front of pretty girls, aren't you happy to see me?"

"Oh! Again! When Anne hears something like this, you're going to have to quarrel again! ”

"Fasten your seatbelts, we're going home!"

Seeing that the other party hurriedly fastened his seat belt, Li Ze directly kicked the accelerator.

"Ahh Slow down, Anne also said that you drive very steadily, I know that you can't let the little man drive! ”

Li Zeyu glanced at Alexandra's exclamation, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart for the other party's talent:

"The seat belts are gone, I'm a little dizzy..."

Li Ze is not Britney's chick who likes to drive fast, the speed of the car gradually slowed down, Alexandra slapped Li Ze angrily, and then chuckled again:

"It seems that Anne is right, you are really a considerate big boy, I really didn't expect you to play so well, it seems that you are still MVP? I don't like to watch the NBA, but this award should be amazing, right? ”

Li Ze pursed his lips secretly, this black-haired super-large wave sister is not as simple as it seems on the surface, none of the women who can mix Hollywood are fuel-efficient lamps, but since the other party pretends to be silly and sweet, Li Ze also plans to accompany her to act:

"I haven't won the MVP yet, but I'm really an excellent basketball player, I remember that your "Hey Ka" is about to be released, why didn't you follow the crew to publicize it?"

As soon as Alexandra heard Li Ze mention the movie, she immediately stopped pretending, and complained loudly:

"I'm just a small supporting role, the crew doesn't need my help at all, next time I must choose a script, I don't want to act in a comedy again, Kayce, how about I appear in the MV of your song in friendship?"

Seeing that the other party finally showed his fox tail, Li Ze thought in his heart, there is no love in the adult world for no reason, the MV of each of his songs has a lot of traffic, this one obviously wants to take the opportunity to increase his exposure and rub the traffic.

"No problem, my heroine has always been Britney or Annie before, I must have no problem here, of course, as long as you don't dislike the plot is brainless and too simple, I'll say hello to Chapman!"

Hearing Li Ze's promise, Alexandra immediately said "yes" happily, and then turned around directly with a wicked smile and kissed Li Ze fiercely.

Feeling the warm touch on his face, Li Ze immediately screamed:

"Oh God! Remember to remind me to wipe off my lipstick marks before getting out of the car, or Annie will definitely kill me! ”

"Just know your Annie, haha, don't wipe it off, I want to see that woman's reaction!"

“......”

When Li Ze returned to Annie's house, he immediately understood what it meant to be three women in one play, and after entering the door, the three of them began to chatter, from movies to celebrity gossip, from pop music to beauty and skin care.

"Kayce, is there a red carpet ceremony in the NBA this year, do you need us to accompany you to attend?"

Britney saw Li Ze lying on the sofa with a salted fish look, and immediately asked out loud.

"How about a black dress? I think Kayce is suitable for black formal wear, and we can also wear black clothes at that time. ”

Alexandre immediately gave advice, and many big-name stars attended this All-Star Game, and she planned to continue to rub Li Ze's popularity.

"Kayce still looks good in a dark blue suit, Alex, aren't you going to the crew for the premiere?"

Anne gave Alexandra a blank look, and she noticed that her best friend seemed to like to be around Li Ze.

"Alright, girls, we'll have to settle dinner first! I'm hungry right now, where are we going to eat tonight? ”

Li Ze hurriedly changed the topic, and then they chatted, they had to quarrel, especially this black-haired super-large wave royal sister, she really thought a lot, and the blonde sweet girl was stupid and regarded each other as good sisters, and she didn't want to think about how long they had only known each other...

"How about we go for Mexican food? Kayce do you like Mexican food, I know there is a good Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles! ”

Before Li Ze could speak, Anne glanced at Alexandra again, and then immediately retorted:

"We're tired of eating Mexican food, so it's better to eat French food!"

"Why don't we try Colombian food, I'd love to try it?"

The blonde sweet girl also coaxed, took the opportunity to glare at Li Ze again, and said meaningfully.

Seeing that the three of them were all looking at him, Li Zeren was numb, why did there be so many things with one more woman?

"Why don't we go for Chinese food?"

The three girls looked at each other, then laughed at the same time and said:

"No, you have to make a choice!"

“......”

On February 18th, Li Ze, who had been in deep trouble, was finally liberated, and the three women had no water to drink, and Li Ze had simply turned into a ruthless companion robot in the past two days.

Fortunately, tonight's rookie challenge is about to start, and Li Ze finally got rid of the escort state.

Promoted to a sophomore Li Ze is also a real senior, although the first player on the MVP candidate list to play the rookie challenge is a bit outrageous, but the NBA league regards this as a selling point, plus there is an NBA Masters game tonight, Staples is selling tickets!

Li Ze routinely came to the stadium in advance to warm up, but found that the scene had simply become a large-scale star-chasing scene, Justin Bieber had a lot of fans, plus Scott Pippen was also there, and many fans were also surrounding the former best second leader.

"Kayce, here! I didn't see you at the press conference just now, and sure enough, you are warming up in advance! ”

The unlucky Griffin was directly reimbursed for his rookie season, so he could only represent the first-year team this year, and as half of the host, the surface brother greeted Li Ze warmly.

"First grade rookie, do you want me to release the water? Haha, seeing you unlucky guy, I thought tonight's Rookie Festival might be fun! ”

Li Ze teased Griffin while dribbling the ball with bells and whistles.

"Shet! Don't mention it, I'll have to play the Rookie Challenge again next year, the league is really unreliable, I'm already in the second grade. ”

"Blake, I'm kind of looking forward to tomorrow's slam dunk contest, and I'm looking forward to working with you at the Rookie Challenge."

Curry, who was on the side, saw the two and immediately came over, and he and Griffin were old rivals in college.

"It's the last time I've played the Rookie Challenge, and I still like this kind of game, after all, I can play with Kayce, Demar, I didn't expect you to participate in the slam dunk contest again this year."

Holiday and DeRozan came out of nowhere and also came to Li Ze's side.

"To make up for last year's slam dunk contest, I think I have a chance to win the championship this year, Kayce, why hasn't Harden arrived yet?"

As soon as Li Ze heard DeRozan mention the bearded golfer, he couldn't help twitching the corners of his mouth, this leg is not good yet, and he is playing with Durant and Jeff Green, and it is estimated that he will definitely have weak legs tonight.

"Don't worry, he'll be here in a while, but I guess there's no time to warm up..."

"Great, you're all over here, Lawrence and Steve have arrived, guys, we need to go back to the locker room first!"

Carmelo Anthony was dressed in a formal suit and a big man, and when he saw Li Ze and everyone, he hurriedly greeted him, tonight he is the assistant coach of the sophomore team, and the head coach is Lawrence Frank, the assistant coach of the Celtics, and the other assistant coach is Steve Kerr.

"Looks like we don't have time to catch up, Blake, good luck, you can pray for a bad hand tonight."

After Li Ze finished speaking, he waved his hand at Griffin with a smile on his face, and then led everyone to the players' tunnel.

“…”

Griffin looked at the united second-year team, and then at the separate first-year teams on the side, and always felt that tonight was going to be bad.

In the locker room of Staples Arena, Blair, Gibson, Jennings, and Ibaka had already changed their clothes, and Li Zegang wanted to say hello to everyone, when a shout suddenly came from the door:

"Coming, coming, guys, I'm not late, am I?"

Before the bearded golfer arrived, the voice came, and then he staggered into the locker room.

"Very good, James, you look energetic, but you'll have to be on the bench for tonight's game."

Head coach Lawrence smiled and gave the bearded golfer a dismissal, coming later than the coach, how big a name are you?

"It's a pleasure to coach you guys tonight, you're all future superstars in the league, so I'm not going to set up too many tactical plays tonight, but I want everyone to give their all and protect the rebounds!"

As soon as Lawrence's words fell, Steve Kerr, the assistant coach on the side, took over at this time and said with a smile:

"We have a lot of guards, so we play a little bit more pick-and-roll tonight, Kayce, and we want you to control the tempo of the offense on the court, and we know you have what it takes."

"Don't worry, I'll lead you all to beat up the first-year rookies, guys, it's time for them to see our projection abilities!"

"Cool! I love it! ”

"We did the second grade last year, and I don't want the same thing to happen to me."

"That's right, the rookies must be suppressed and not given a chance to win."

Carmelo Anthony also took the opportunity to send poisonous chicken soup to help cheer him up, Lawrence was very satisfied with Li Ze's performance, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: The first place on the MVP candidate list is really reliable!

As a warm-up game for the All-Star Game, the Rookie Challenge has also attracted a lot of attention, and the Staples Arena is packed, although many spectators bought tickets to see Justin Bieber, but the atmosphere should be a lot.

Especially when Griffin completed the dunk, the audience immediately sent a huge cheer.

In the exhibition game, the two sides did not defend at all, and on the first-year team, Wall and Landry Fieldson the backcourt partnered the backcourt, with Wesley Johnson and Griffin on the front line, and Cousins at the center.

The sophomore team started with Curry and DeRozan in the backcourt, Li Ze and Gibson in the front, and Blair in the center.

The pace of the game in the second half was fast, Griffin had just completed the dunk, and the sophomore team quickly sent out the baseline ball, and Curry passed directly to the front court to Li Ze.

At the moment of receiving the ball, Li Ze quickly lowered his body's center of gravity, accelerated the breakthrough with the ball in his right hand, and Wesley Johnson symbolically defended, but saw Li Ze's right hand in the process of sending the ball forward, and then a large Sam Golder dribbling back with his left hand.

With a force with his feet, he quickly withdrew to the outside of the three-point line, and then made a pull-up jump shot.

The three-point shot hollowed into the net.

"Oh!"

The fans at the scene immediately cheered for Li Ze's goal, it should be played like this, the shaking is too beautiful!

After scoring the goal, Li Ze and Curry briefly celebrated, and immediately retreated to the halfcourt.

"A stress-free game is really boring!"

Li Ze is a little unmotivated, he has already won the MVP of the Rookie Challenge once, so tonight he just wants to try the effect of the upgraded [Catch Shooter].

"Curry, play on your own, you don't have to accommodate me, or pass the ball to the big man more."

Hearing Li Ze's words, Curry immediately smiled and nodded, and then the two sides fought more unrestrainedly.

Li Ze just roamed around the perimeter to open up offensive space for his teammates, but perhaps because the first-year team Griffin and Cousins both liked to stay under the basket, the second-year team mostly played breakaway shots.

The first half lasted 9 minutes, and Carmelo Anthony on the sidelines was also a little speechless, Li Ze was too accurate!

After the bearded golfer came off the bench, he staggered to the inside, faced the block of teammate Cousins, and threw the ball directly to Li Ze on the outside.

After receiving the ball, he first shook it and tricked Wall into switching to him, then took a step with the ball in his right hand and made a jumper from beyond the three-point line.

The three-pointer was scored again.

Li Ze waved his hand at the audience who were cheering him loudly, and then quickly retreated with a smile on his face.

The bonus effect brought by the golden [Catch and Shooter] is even better than Li Ze imagined.

Unlike the past, this badge gives him an indescribable shooting feeling, which is somewhat similar to the [Master of Ball Control], which improves the sense of the ball.

The first grade team's Meng Xin was a little stunned, Li Ze's current 5 of 5 three-point shots, basically shot in, although they dunked, but the lead was the second grade team.

When Lawrence replaced Li Ze off the field, the head coach of the first-year team, Budenhozer, also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, Li Ze played an exhibition game is really outrageous.

On the sidelines, the assistant coach of the first-year team, Mike Hale, suddenly sighed and said to Budenhozer:

"I really want to suggest that the league change the No Hand Check back, Lee's projection ability is too strong, and once he shoots from the outside, he will start to increase the breakthrough again, I have watched a lot of his games, he is really good!"

Assistant coach Stoudemire subconsciously pursed his lips when he heard Li Ze's praise, and then immediately roared passionately, reminding the newcomers on the field to keep focused:

"Keep it up! Guys, add some outside projection, we're going to chase the points back! ”

Li Ze noticed that Stoudemire on the other side was very involved from the beginning, while Anthony on his side was unusually salty...

"Mero, don't you show it? Look at Stoudemire over there, the media reporters are paying attention to him. ”

When Anthony heard Li Ze's words, he immediately said leisurely:

"Anyway, we're still ahead, and it's not too late for me to perform when the score is behind!"

“…”

By the end of the half, 66:74, the sophomore team had an eight-point lead.

After the start of the second half of the game, the freshmen of the first-year team were completely confused, why were the three goals on the opposite side so accurate!

Li Ze received Curry's lateral pass again, received the ball on the right wing outside the three-point line, and without waiting for the defensive Wesley Johnson to rotate into place, Li Ze received the ball and sent the ball to the basket with a slight drift.

"Wow!"

"That's cool, Kayce, give me a high-five!"

"I love three-pointers like that!"

Hearing the excited shouts of the audience in the front row, Li Ze couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, he really wanted to touch the fish!

In the second half of the game, the new first-year student found that the score difference was gradually expanding, and the defense was completely broken, are the exhibition matches so outrageous?

132:149, with Li Ze's 9-of-9 three-pointers and 5-of-5 two-pointers, the sophomore team easily crushed the rookie rookie.

And Li Ze, who got 37 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, once again won the MVP of the Rookie Challenge! Hearing the huge cheers from the scene, and then looking at the small crystal cup in his hand, Li Ze silently complained in his heart:

"I really just want to touch the fish!"