Chapter 165 [One step in place, immediately make a decision]
Reggie Miller scored more points than Yang Jian in this game, making 7 of 13 shots, 3 of 7 three-pointers, 8 of 12 free throws, 25 points, 4 assists and 3 steals.
18 of Miller's points came in the first half. In the second half, he could neither get to the free throw line nor break through with the ball. He was basically just a show-off. But he still maintained his domineering attitude. He said something at the press conference and said, "We lost."
No one loses the battle.
Although he lost the game, Miller can solidify his image in the eyes of fans as a strong-willed, unruly, and fearless person. Yang Jian will not exchange insults with Jordan, or fight (and get) beaten, but Miller will
, so he behaves more like a fighter than Yang Jian.
After doing all this, Miller will be remembered by fans for a long time as a tough lone hero.
However, other stars don't like Miller, and coaches rarely praise him. He gets carried away when he wins, and is dejected when he loses. He is moody and angry, and he does not look like a leader in terms of ability or temperament.
Yang Jian talked a lot today, not mentioning his opponents and only praising his teammates. The 12 assists in a single game was his personal high in a single game, which is proof that he and his teammates are becoming more and more cooperative.
This is an important improvement. Yang Jian can make more adjustments during the game. If he is not good at passing the ball, he may be in trouble once his shots are inaccurate. Not only does he not get good data, but his teammates also have difficulty performing.
If he can see the pass in space, the opponent will not only have to prevent him from catching jump shots and breakthroughs, but also try their best to cut off the connection between him and his teammates. That will be too difficult. No team can completely restrict him by then.
After leaving the arena, all members of the Sonics team are on vacation again.
The NBA has a terrifying number of 82 regular season games every season. Players can properly relax and gather at work and rest to ensure their condition. If you train every day, not to mention rookies and veterans will go crazy. Not only players, coaches also need vacations.
Since George Karl became the coach, he has never been so comfortable as this season. Three of the starting players performed well, and the substitutes won the game if they just scored some points. He felt that his work was particularly easy, and he experienced the joy of Jackson Jackson.
Like Kemp, who was in poor condition and only played 28 minutes. He made 7 of 11 shots, 3 of 9 free throws, and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. His performance was still better than that of his opponent's inside line.
Payton played 36 minutes, making 8 of 15 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 6 of 8 free throws. He easily scored 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. He is not organized, and it seems that it is not impossible to run, catch and shoot.
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On the 29th, Yang Jian went out to practice driving and became familiar with the process of taking the driver's license test. He had already completed the written test before and could answer 80% of the questions correctly without any difficulty.
On the morning of the 30th, Yang Jian went to take the road test.
The format of the Seattle road test is that an examiner sits in the passenger seat and gives instructions and scores to the examinee throughout the process. Under the guidance of the examiner, the examinee drives a small circle and then stops the car.
The driver's license test in Seattle is not as strict as in China. The road test does not limit the area or vehicle. In other words, candidates can drive their usual practice vehicle to take the test, which is much easier. Moreover, each person has three opportunities to take the road test. If he fails, he will not pass the test.
There will be opportunities to register and take the exam again in the future.
The black male examiner was very excited when he saw Yang Jian. He asked for his autograph and chatted for a while. If his skills were not up to standard, the examiner planned to teach him on-site to help him pass.
Yang Jian didn't need help. He was an experienced driver before crossing over and passed the road test easily. He immediately got the temporary driver's license, which was the same piece of paper as his U.S. permit. The rmv would send him the official driver's license in about a week.
at home.
It was so cheap to get a driver's license in the United States that he couldn't believe it. Except for the written test, road test and driver's license fees, there were no other additional fees. The entire test cost 20 US dollars.
Therefore, Yang Jian is convinced that his predecessor did not take the driver's license test after staying at Harvard for a year, and he is really a tool man without a soul.
In the afternoon, Yang Jian drove Snow's car to look at the house. The location was perfect on Mercer Island.
Mercer Island is a large island in Lake Washington. It is the most populous island in the lake in the United States, with a permanent population of more than 20,000. The 16-square-kilometer Mercer Island has an excellent natural environment, beautiful shoreline, and extremely low altitude.
Crime rates and great schools and hospitals.
This is a typical wealthy area with high housing prices. Especially the many lakeside mansions with private docks on the lake are breathtaking. The living facilities on Mercer Island are also rich, including restaurants, supermarkets, parks, cinemas, etc.
Everything.
Steve Oldman followed Yang Jian's idea and found him the most expensive luxury single-family villa.
"The owner's family is going to work in Silicon Valley. They are eager to sell this villa and give it a complete set of furniture because it is located near the lake and there are sailboats and kayaks. As soon as I said you wanted to buy it, they immediately agreed and were willing to give it to you.
At a discount, it’s US$2.95 million,” Steve said.
The agent will not help Yang Jian save money in this regard. After signing the contract, Nike has remitted 4 million US dollars to Yang Jian. He is now a rich man and can afford a house in the most wealthy area of Seattle. He
There is no need to pay in installments, which is very suitable for the realization needs of people selling second-hand houses.
"Who are my neighbors? Why do you keep it secret on the phone?" Yang Jian asked while driving.
He lives on the island and it's not far from the arena in the city center. He can drive to the city center in a short time after crossing the bridge.
"I met your neighbor yesterday, and I wanted to see if you could recognize him. He will definitely be fishing at the lake today... I'd better tell you in advance, it will be a bit embarrassing if you don't recognize him. Your house
The one who lives on the left is Bill Russell." Oldman laughed.
"What? That Russell from the Celtics?" Yang Jian was stunned.
"Yes, it was him. I was also shocked at that time."
"Lord of the Rings" Russell has been living in Seattle since he retired. He led the Celtics to win 11 NBA championships and served as the head coach of the SuperSonics from 1973 to 1977. Then he didn't leave.
Yes, I really like the living environment here.
Yang Jian also likes to live in Seattle. The temperature rarely gets below freezing throughout the year. It is said that the temperature in summer does not exceed 30 degrees. It is warm in winter and cool in summer. The only disadvantage is that it rains a lot in winter and there are rarely heavy rains. Most of them are rainy.
It's drizzling.
He doesn't hate the light rain, especially since he plans to practice piano at home.
I heard that chocolate and music go together better on a rainy day. (Who did you hear this from? Black Widow said it in "Avengers 4" when she went to find Hawkeye under her umbrella.)
The location of the house is very easy to find, and the transportation is very convenient. The only prerequisite is to have a private car.
After seeing the villa, Yang Jian was stunned. He felt that $2.95 million was not expensive at all, and the current housing prices in Seattle were definitely cheap. It was so cheap that it would definitely double in the future.
This European-style three-story mansion has a usable area of more than 1,000 square meters. The interior is luxuriously decorated and equipped with a full set of modern furniture. The two balconies on the second and third floors protrude from the balcony. He can enjoy the lake view on the balcony and have a romantic chat with his girlfriend.
Enjoy a candlelight dinner in the surroundings.
The top floor is a dedicated reception area, which looks comfortable and grand. When the weather is cold, a fireplace can be burned at the bottom of the huge marble wall in the living room. The dining area has a ceiling made of transparent glass, which can transmit light.
In addition to the living room and bedroom, there are dedicated rooms on the first floor for leisure and entertainment, including the largest TV on the market.
There is a small swimming pool on the first floor, the water is very shallow and there is no danger.
There are toilets and bathrooms on each floor. Only four bedrooms seems a bit small, but Yang Jian doesn't care. This house is ridiculously big for him to live in. Even if he lives with his girlfriend, the house is still too big. This is not for a single person.
The villa he lived in was very troublesome to clean, so he had to hire someone to clean it regularly.
Yang Jian only needs to buy what she wants, and the original owner has no intention of taking anything away. The villa has a unique style, a flat-roofed European-style building, and Yang Jian feels a bit like a hotel resort. After turning on the lights at night, she looks outside
Brilliant.
The villa has a large outdoor space, a large lawn, and a crooked-neck tree that even children can easily climb. There is a beautiful private dock on the edge of the villa against Lake Washington.
Yang Jian can go to the lake by sailing or kayaking. The owner originally had a yacht at home, but it has been sold.
After viewing the house, Yang Jian immediately decided to buy it. This is not only a residence, but also a tourist attraction...