Chapter 56: [The U.S. Finals Officially Begin]
After the two sides said goodbye, the players and staff of Syracuse University were curious about what Larry Bird said to Suhi.
Is it a draft promise?
Josh Pace couldn't help but come over and ask Suhi.
Su Xi said casually: "He said he was my fan." ”
Josh Perston was in awe, and Brother Jack really had a great future.
At the same time, on the other side, Magic Johnson also asked Larry Bird and Suhee what they said. Bird raised an eyebrow: "He's a fan of mine and he wants a piece of my signed jersey. I met him. ”
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Magic Johnson Black Question Mark Face: Do I look a lot like a fool? When did he say he wanted your jersey? You called for the signatures.
"How else would you explain that he wears the number 33 shirt?"
Larry Bird is light and breezy.
The smell can't be hidden.
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This evening, CBS brought out their ace TV analysts Billy Parker and Jim Nantz.
Parker started with NBC in 1974 before switching to CBS in 1981, and he also founded Hoops, a professional basketball site, in 1986 and won a Sports Emmy in '93.
He is one of the most senior television analysts in college basketball. The culmination of his career was the Michigan State University and Indiana State University Championship Match, which was broadcast nationally on March 29, 1979. That game set a viewership record of 35.1 million viewers and has not been broken to this day. Interestingly, the two protagonists of that game were on hand tonight: Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.
Billy Parker's commentary style is strong. He has been described as a 'bossy, arrogant, condescending, dismissive and hot-tempered television broadcaster'. In 1996, he portrayed Iverson as a tough monkey in a Georgetown vs. Villanueva match, which made John Thompson and Iverson furious with him. In 2000, he spoke out against Duke University, saying that Duke was a women-controlled team....
His mouth caused a lot of trouble, but it also gave him a large following.
In contrast, Jim Nantz's commentary style is more earthy, he joined CBS in 1985, and he not only talks about basketball, but he also talks about many other games, football, ice hockey, tennis... He can do just anything. Moreover, his sideline interviews are talked about by fans, and people love this elegant male presenter, so he is one of the highest-paid commentators in American sports.
Surprisingly, Billy Parker didn't make a big deal out of it before the game tonight, instead giving high praise to both teams. Especially to Suhi the Sheep.
Billy Parker makes no secret of his affection.
"I assure everyone that Sushi the Sheep will be a top defensive player. I've watched every frame of his defense and he's perfect. Trust me, his performance tonight will take everyone by surprise. ”
"I expect him to be drafted with the 10th to 15th picks if he enters the draft. With the help of the NBA's training system, he will be stronger and more vigorous. No team in the NBA should miss him. ”
Billy Parker rarely builds momentum for college players' draft picks.
This surprised Jim Nantz, who was next to him, and he said, "Billy, can you name three reasons why you like him?" ”
"Handsome! Tough! Clever! Billy Parker said, "I can name a fourth... There is affinity, and people are happy to see him. ”
"However, he said he was going to the NBA to terrify all the talented players. Do you think the NBA's talent will let him go? Jim Nanz asked.
"I'm sure there will be some geniuses who will be brave enough to try it in the beginning. They may even take advantage, but it must be Suxi the Sheep who has the last laugh. Billy Parker said.
At this time, the CBS camera looked around from the sidelines.
Jim Nantz began to pronounce household names: "Isaiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan... Oh my God, they're sitting in the same row, are they sure they won't do it? ”
"Shaq O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd, Stephen Nash, Vince Carter, Chris Webb, Glenn Robinson... LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh... Oh, that's even stronger than the All-Star Game roster. They can form a team that sweeps the world. ”
"Pat Riley, Larry Brown, Rick Carlisle, Stan Van Gundy, Jeff Van Gundy, Adelman... Oh, are these guys here for vacation? ”
"Jennifer Aniston, Wallace, Jessica Alba, Leon Donagh, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Kobe's wife... Oh. When did Hollywood build its base in New Orleans? ”
Jim Nanz uttered a barrage of names.
In fact, there are many big names in the basketball circle that he doesn't know, such as the founder of Nike, the vice president of Adidas, the executive team of Reebok... A series of big names of sports brands, their eyes are focused.
Profit-seeking is the nature of capital.
It's the most popular game in the country, and they can't wait to dig out the player who will give them the most value.
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At half past seven in the evening, when Suhi walked onto the court to warm up for the game, O'Neal, who was sitting in the second row, suddenly stood up and shouted at him, "Hey, Suhey the Sheep, kill Kansas." Join the Lakers, let's play kung fu basketball! ”
Saying that, this guy gave Su Xi a Chinese chivalrous gift.
He is good at playing tricks and attracting the attention of the media.
Sure enough, the photographers on the sidelines raised their camera equipment to shoot at him, and Su Xi replied with a one-handed fist salute.
Although I don't know O'Neill very well.
This action made Kobe Bryant next to him feel jealous, he was usually not like this, he also stood up and shouted to Suhi, as if swearing sovereignty: "Jack, come on!" ”
He stared at Su Xi's eyes with strong emotions: Don't play with that fat man. You are my person.
Suhi was speechless and patted her chest at him.
Seeing this, Kobe Bryant couldn't hide the smile on the corner of his mouth.
How to be like a jealous woman.
Sushi thought to herself.
Others didn't know Su Xi's mental activities, but they all saw the OK group standing up and cheering for Su Xi.
This row of noodles is full.
They're the best inside-outside duo in NBA history, and they're currently dominating the NBA, with no end in sight, even though they've won three consecutive championships.
Television viewers noticed the scene.
Billy Parker said, "Do the Lakers want to pick Jack? Oh my God, it was an absolute disaster for the rest of the league. ”
He threw out this sentence not only made fans think about it, but other NBA team executives were also inexplicably vigilant.
Larry Bird also saw this scene, and he thought to himself: Damn, the Lakers must not snatch love.
"Maji, your two little brothers seem to like this little sheep Suxi very much." The smiling assassin said to Magic Johnson.
He deliberately called MJ because there was another MJ sitting next to him.
In the areas of 'cheap' and 'trouble-stirring', Isaiah Thomas is the leader of the Bad Boy Army.
He and Michael Jordan belong to the kind of affectionate relationship that never gets along. But anything that makes Jordan uncomfortable, he will definitely do it.
Michael Jordan's expression twitched.
He subconsciously glanced at Suxi on the court, and he subconsciously felt a burst of dislike.
Two days ago, the Jordan brand also asked him to watch Su Xi's videotapes and public opinion materials, and asked him to check them. However, Jordan watched Suhi's videotape, and somehow, he just didn't like it.
It's like a mother can always find out exactly which one her son likes from a group of female classmates that her son brings back: same-sex rejection.
So, his advice is: "This kid doesn't have anything to invest in, or focus on Melo, I heard that Reebok is chasing him very hard now." Mero has good skills and talent, and his future prospects are better than LeBron's, and LeBron's skills are a little worse, and he may not be able to hold it. ”
The Jordan brand could not follow the advice of the basketball god and decisively removed Sushi from the first list.
"Hehe, we Lakers do need a defensive perimeter." The magician replied to Thomas.
He had a good relationship with the Smiling Assassin.
The relationship between the three NBA rulers and the Smiling Assassin is extremely complicated, with Magic and Isaiah Thomas being friends and foes at the best. Thomas and Bird dislike each other, but maintain a superficial relationship. Thomas and Jordan... It's real hatred, don't think about reconciliation in this life.
"Larry, what do you think of this hyped little sheep Suhee?" Jordan asked Bird with a side turn.
Michael Jordan has always liked to take the initiative on the topic, and he is very strong.
"Not good." Larry Bird pursed his lips, and he said disappreciably: "A lot of things are boasted, and if it really comes to the NBA, you may not even be able to pass the summer league." ”
Magic Johnson was shocked when he heard this.
He didn't understand anymore.
You're still grinding your ears and sideburns, whispering behind my back. Is that 'not good'?
Big Bird, you didn't have so many feints before.
"The hero's gaze is always the same." Jordan held out his hand to Bird, and they gave them friendly high-fives.
Isaiah Thomas snorted, and he deliberately hummed a vague melody: Kwamei yo Kwamei Kwamei ah.
This made Jordan angry. If this was in private, he would have been furious.
Now, he can only complain in his heart: How did this organizer do it? Arrange for me to sit with this kind of person nearby.
The organizers are also for the fans, the three NBA rulers in the eighties and nineties and the only superstar who escaped are placed together, the camera sweeps over, who can't watch it?
What's more, aren't there still big birds and magic between Jordan and Thomas? And Jordan and Thomas also said some reconciliation words on TV, is it a scene?
Backbite!
The whistle blew.
The game begins.
Basketball fans across the country are focused on the ball in the midcourt.
The exciting time has finally arrived.
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