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Chapter 27 [More worthy of attention]

Chinese media reported that Yang Jian won the NBA Summer League MVP and officially joined the Supersonics. Domestic fans started a hot discussion, and it was rare that this time it was not a discussion of Michael Jordan.

After playing NBA videos for 10 years, CCTV finally officially broadcasted the NBA game through satellite for the first time, and the seven finals between Olajuwon and Ewing. TV sent people to the United States for the first time to broadcast live.

At present, China does not have a dedicated sports channel, only broadcast the finals live. TV2 has an NBA recording game. Even so, many fans still like NBA and Jordan.

Fans like to discuss how strong Jordan is, how beautiful the dunk is, how handsome he is, and how much he lost gambling. China is all Jordan fans, and the number of fans of other stars may not be able to compare with Jordan.

Jordan became the first person in the NBA because he pushed NBA to the world. Countless people in other parts of the world knew NBA and fell in love with basketball was thanks to the leader of Joe.

Who doesn’t like personal heroism? In Chinese basketball games, you can’t see a few dunks throughout the game, and you usually only dunks during fast breaks. Players who can perform ordinary dunks can attract many fans.

Now, Chinese fans have more people to pay attention to. No matter how powerful Jordan is, he is still a foreigner. Yang Jian is a native Chinese and is bringing glory to the country.

"He was selected as the best player in the summer league? Can he dunk like Michael Jordan? It's true, it's impossible?"

"TV broadcasts an exclusive interview with him. He also has many interviews with reporters in the United States, which has caused a sensation and is better than black people's physical fitness."

"I dropped out of school after attending Harvard University for a year and then entered the NBA to be a professional player. Are there really such awesome people in our country? Apart from this god, are there anyone else in China going to Harvard?"

"After watching that interview, Yang Jian is a super handsome guy. It's not an exaggeration at all. He is more handsome than Andy Lau, especially like Zhan Zhao in the TV series "Seven Heroes and Five Righteousness".

"Super Sonics are a strong team, I don't know how much playing time he can get. If he plays as a starter, I hope CCTV will broadcast the Supersonics game more. He is a shooting guard and has the chance to play against Jordan."

If it was the Internet era, Yang Jian would have become popular all over the country at this time. Now people can only learn about him through newspapers and magazines. Even if Chinese fans have not watched his game, his popularity is more than that of all domestic basketball stars.

The platform is different, and fans think that he is the strongest basketball player in China. His name is homophonic with the famous mythological character Erlang Shen, and it sounds very powerful.

Yang Jian has obtained the NBA certification, and no matter how good the data is in the country, it cannot be compared because his opponent is too weak.

This incident is very popular. A reporter interviewed Hu Weidong, who is known as "China Jordan". He is the Chinese player closest to the NBA. Many people think he has the ability to play the NBA.

At the 1994 World Championships, Hu Weidong averaged 15.1 points per game in eight games and became the team's scoring leader. In the group stage against American Dream II, he had a one-handed dunk in a fast break and a bottom line turn, playing with the "Essence of Human Movie" Wilkins.

The reporter asked: "Who do you think is stronger if you match Yang Jian?"

"I don't know if I haven't played, but he must be very strong and will become stronger in the future, because he is only 19 years old this year. I am looking forward to playing in the Olympics with him next year." Hu Weidong said with a smile.

The reporter asked: "Yang Jian is not a well-known basketball player in China. Does this mean that many Chinese players have the ability to play NBA? It's just that you haven't got the chance to prove yourself in NBA."

Hu Weidong shook his head. "No...I don't think so. Yang Jian was not famous when he was in China. Perhaps because he focused on studying, didn't he be admitted to the top ten universities in the world?"

He wanted to change the topic, and his answers were a little stiff.

It is indeed difficult for Chinese players to go out, and they may not be able to play well when they go out. Ma Jian is not a star in NCAA, and he used to start in the national team. Yang Jian was an MVP in the summer league, so there is definitely no suspense to beat Ma Jian. With such a level, who dares to say that the outside players of the national team are better than him?

Hu Weidong felt that this reporter didn't understand the ball and would not point it out directly.

Many Chinese players can play NBA, how is this possible? Last year, they lost to the US team by 55 points, and they were almost unable to resist the powerful impact of black players.

Hu Weidong is also at a disadvantage when facing black players, and his physical strength decreases very quickly. He is good at running, jumping and shooting, and his strength is not a strong point. Yang Jian can surpass black players in physical terms and is a monster-like talent.

The reporter asked: "What if Yang Jian joins the national team and overlaps your position, and you need to be a substitute at that time?"

"This is a question that the coach needs to consider. I welcome Yang Jian to join the national team. I hope that as he said, our results in the Olympics will be able to achieve a historic breakthrough."

The reporter asked: "The men's basketball team has qualified in the World Championships, and the chance of qualifying in the Olympics is also relatively high?"

"It depends on the grouping. If we are in the same group with many strong teams, it will be difficult to win."

The reporter asked: "Is it possible for you to join NBA in the future?"

"If there is a chance, everyone will support me, and I will consider it."

Which athlete doesn’t want to show himself on the highest stage? But if Chinese players want to go out, the important prerequisite is to get the "support" of their leaders.

Hu Weidong envies Yang Jian a little. He is a free person. Chinese players of this era have a high level of ideological awareness and know that collectively superior to everyone. Without this awareness, they must be mentally prepared to be banned.

He wanted to go to NBA, but it was not just a leader who made a speech, but he had to nod his head with the Basketball Association and local leaders.

What about Yang Jian? Even if he plays abroad without the consent of the Basketball Association leaders, he will definitely be selected for the national team in the future. If anyone dares not let him join the national team, he will be looking for a blow. No matter how he looks at his qualifications, he cannot turn away the number one Chinese basketball player, right?

Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea have also reported on Yang Jian’s story. Europeans and Americans often say that Asians have poor physical fitness, and Yang Jian proves that Asia also has strong people.

Yang Jian didn't know the situation in China. He and Snow returned to Seattle and quickly chose an apartment. Two bedrooms, one living room and one bathroom, and there is a stove in the living room to cook.

The apartment is near the Key Arena that is about to be put into use, and it can be reached in more than half an hour's walk and drive faster. They don't have much requirements for the house, it's not too crowded, and it's enough to have good security in the community.

Although the apartment only has simple furniture, two beds and tables and chairs, they have to buy them if they want to watch TV, they are still very satisfied.

Once the regular season begins, NBA players often have to fly to other places to play away games. They don’t have much time at home, so they just need to have a place to live.

During home games, they won’t stay at home for a long time and have to go out to participate in training and play games.

The life of professional players is boring, and training and competitions will occupy a lot of time. Of course, players can enjoy the entertainment during the holidays, but that is a life that only stars can enjoy. If a basic salary player does not work hard, how can he improve his strength? How to sign a big contract in the future?

Yang Jian wants to become a star, Snow wants to make a lot of money, and both of them are full of energy.

After finding a good house, they made a big purchase the next day. They bought a TV, two sofa chairs, some necessary daily necessities, and two clothes.

Even professional players cannot always wear sportswear. There must be a few decent casual outfits, which can attract fans more.

After getting through these, the two of them started to practice football at the training hall.

Their training content is very simple. Most of the time they are practicing jump shots, one person is responsible for passing the ball and picking the ball under the basket, and one person catches the ball and shoots. Secondly, spend some time practicing one-on-one challenge.

Snow practiced a civilian jump shot in a proper manner. In addition to practicing catching the ball, Yang Jian also practiced holding the ball and making moves and step-back jump shots, with a slight backward leaning shot.

The three newcomers signed the Supersonics, and only they went to the stadium to practice. Sherell Ford returned to his hometown after playing the summer league, intending to have fun with his brothers.

Sherell felt that he had already succeeded and could be called returning home in glory. However, the management had been comparing him with Yang Jian, and he was determined to trade him. He would not have to come to Seattle again after he returned home this time.
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