Feb. 17, the second day of the Houston All-Star Weekend.

Because he has achieved the Rookie Challenge MVP, dunk king, three-point king, and All-Star MVP in the previous two years, Dwan is now only one skill king away from achieving success.

Therefore, the only project that Doon signed up for this year is the Skills Challenge.

In other words, there are many new faces in this year's Skills Challenge.

The four players who participated in the competition were Nash, Doon, Wade, and Paul.

I heard that James also wanted to participate in this Skill Challenge, but after researching the players in the Skills Challenge, he learned that the previous champion Nash would also participate, so he didn't follow.

"Chris, don't be nervous, I'm sure you can.

Competing is no different from practicing in private, and if you are in the best condition, you may be able to reach the final!

Come on, I look forward to seeing you in the final. ”

Before the start of the Skills Challenge, Doon chatted with Paul as a senior.

In fact, this is not the first time Doon has met Paul, as early as the previous regular season, Doon played against Paul and said a few words face-to-face.

It's just that the two have been together for a short time and have not established a stable friendship.

Doon doesn't have the idea of playing brother basketball with Paul yet.

However, many friends and many paths, taking advantage of Paul's youth, as a senior and big brother, to give Paul a few words, after all, is not a bad thing.

"Thank you, brother! Before, I was just here to show my face, but now with your encouragement, then I have to make it to the final! ”

All-Star Weekend is a stage for rookies to show their strength and increase their exposure.

Paul, who is still only a first-year rookie, is no different from other rookies, and just wants to join in the fun at All-Star Weekend.

As for reaching the finals of the Skills Challenge, it's just a matter of talking.

The other three players who participated in the Skills Challenge tonight are not weak, Doon is the regular season MVP, Wade's Finals MVP, and Nash's regular season MVP Although it was snatched away by Doon, he is also a multi-time All-Star.

If you really want to talk about it, in terms of skill alone, Paul, who has not yet grown to his peak, is not advantageous.

Next, Paul, who was the first to play as a fledgling, was also because he participated in the skills challenge for the first time, and he lacked experience in the competition, so he performed more crotch-pulling.

In addition to the basic dribbling, there were two or three mistakes in other ground-hitting passes and shots.

It took Paul 38.4 seconds to complete the process, and although it was better than last year's Arenas, it was almost impossible to make it to the final.

"Don't be discouraged, Chris will have time to practice more in the future, and you can come back next year, the future is good."

Doon stroked Paul's head, who was depressed, but there was no obvious resistance.

"Well, I could have behaved better. I was affected when I played...... I can only come back next year! ”

Paul was tempted to tell Doon that his fundamentals as a point guard were pretty good, that he had no problem with his technique, and that he didn't do well just now because he was too nervous.

But it was a fact that poor performance was true, as Paul recognized.

At this time, Paul didn't want to continue to lose face in front of Doon, so he could only promise Doon to continue to compete next year, and be brave enough to wash away today's shame.

"Dwyan, you're not going to let me down, are you?"

"Don't worry, I'll be better than Chris, a rookie!"

Wade responded to Doon with a smile and taunted Paul in passing.

As Doon's good brother, Wade saw that Doon cared about and took special care of Paul, and he felt a little uncomfortable inexplicably.

How can this rookie be a brother with you? Shouldn't your brother be at the level of me and Shaq?

After winning the championship and FMVP, Wade's self-confidence has undoubtedly swelled a lot, in other words, he will look down on some players who are several grades lower than him.

Of course, Wade's strength now does support him to do so.

Let's just say that tonight, although Wade is also participating in the skills challenge for the first time, he did not panic after coming on the court.

I've already experienced the finals, and now it's just a piece of cake to participate in the Skills Challenge.

is also because he is relaxed, there is no pressure on the court, and Wade, who has been practicing privately for a long time, has performed very well.

At the beginning, the layup, passing, and dribbling around the obstacle were all one-time, until it was time to shoot, and Wade delayed a little.

However, it was much better overall than Paul, which only took 31.2 seconds.

"Brother, it's up to you to perform!"

After Wade finished the preliminary round, he came to the sideline and high-fived Doon.

"Last year, I was only one second away from winning the Skill Challenge!" This year, I'm here to make up for that regret. ”

"I believe you have this strength, but I'm sorry, I've got this year's skill king!"

Obviously, Wade has not yet reached the finals of the Skills Challenge, but he regards the King of Skills as a bag in advance.

Doon believes in Nash's quality and should be able to complete the Skills Challenge in less than 30 seconds.

So, as long as Doon can be a second or two ahead of Wade's preliminary results, he can see Wade's eyebrows flutter when he learns that he won't be able to participate in the finals of the Skills Challenge.

Although they are good brothers, if they can see Wade deflated, Doon must also work hard to do it.

Perhaps a little impatient, Doon didn't finish the preliminary round of the Rookie Challenge perfectly.

However, the overall situation was okay, with Doon committing two turnovers and accumulating 28.8 seconds, at least less than Wade and Paul.

Even though Nash hasn't made a move yet, Doon has already booked his spot in the finals of the Skills Challenge.

After Doon went off, Nash didn't disappoint Doon either.

As the last year's skills king, Nash completed all the events quickly and steadily, and even broke the record for the shortest time in the skills challenge, this time in just 24.6 seconds.

"Brother, cheer for me!"

Doon patted Wade, who was full of incredulity, and then consciously walked to the starting point of the Skills Challenge.

After the referee confirmed that it was correct, Doon immediately took the ball and went dry.

Perhaps because of the warm-up in the preliminary round, Doon did not make a mistake this time.

The all-important passes and three-point events are all one-offs.

It's just that Doon is a forward player after all, and he dribbles higher, and when he crosses obstacles, he is not as fast as a defender.

By the time Doon finally hit the ball, the live display showed 26.9 seconds, a whopping 2 seconds off Nash.

Just when Doon thought that the achievement of the King of Skills was about to miss again, Nash was in a mess!

Because the ground-hitting pass failed to score twice in a row, Nash missed the chance to become the top player in the game.

By the time Nash had completed all the projects, it took 29.5 seconds.

Doon responded to all changes with the same move, defeated Nash in the final, and became this year's skill king!

[Congratulations on winning the honor of King of Skills in the 2006 Houston All-Star Weekend Three-Point Contest with a final time of 26.9 seconds!] 】

[You have achieved the Skill King achievement and obtained a Skill King Player Template Lottery Chance, is it a lottery?] 】

After lifting the Skill Challenge trophy, Doon did not hesitate to draw a lottery.

[Congratulations on getting the Steve Nash template!] 】

"Oh, that's good!"

Although Nash's physical fitness is average, his technical aspects are basically full.

Now Doon has no shortage of physical talent, but in terms of shooting, whether it is mid-range or three-point, he is a little bit behind the top.

It just so happens that Nash, who was all red in the shooting hot zone at his peak, can make up for the "shortcomings" of Doon in terms of shooting!

(End of chapter)