In fact, Yang Jian thinks the Lakers are terrible and the SuperSonics will undoubtedly win the home opener.
He was only afraid that the Lakers would lose too quickly and that he would not have enough playing time. This was impossible to tell reporters.
When it comes to the Purple and Gold Army, many people's first thought is that of a wealthy family. Judging from historical results, the Lakers are certainly a wealthy family, but in the 1990s, the Lakers began to decline. Even if O'Neal and Kobe Bryant joined, the Lakers did not become stronger immediately.
The lineup has obvious flaws.
In 1991, the Lakers reached the Finals and were easily defeated by the Bulls 4-1. In 1992, the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs because "Magic" Johnson was diagnosed with AIDS and retired, playing only one game throughout the season.
All-star game.
The Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in 1993, and did not make it to the playoffs in 1994. They performed well last season, eliminating the SuperSonics and advancing to the second round, but were eliminated by the Spurs 2-4.
The Lakers still don't have any big-name stars this season. They use a twin-tower tactic in the paint, and the two big men can't be guarded at a glance. Yang Jian feels that if he doesn't take more than 20 shots, he will be letting the Lakers lose.
Eldon Campbell is a center who is 213cm tall and weighs 126kg. Verratti Divac is 216cm tall and weighs 110kg. He is on the thin side, but he is a well-known supporting center with average athletic ability.
As long as the Lakers start with the twin towers, Yang Jian will throw wildly in the first quarter and strive to score high points in two consecutive games. His outbreak can be said to be accidental. Two high scores are enough to have an impact across the United States. This is an opportunity.
After chatting with Guo Zhen for a while, Yang Jian took the SuperSonics' special plane and returned to Seattle.
After tomorrow's game, Guo Zhen will chat with Yang Jian again, and it will be broadcast on tv5. Yang Jian was born out of the blue, and tv5 will broadcast it to the whole country in advance.
In another Western Conference game, the Lakers defeated the Nuggets 98-96 at home and got off to a good start.
In an interview, Cedric Ceballos heard about Yang Jian scoring 40 points at the home court of the Jazz and Devils.
He was a little surprised, but more confident in himself. "I don't know who is guarding him in the Jazz, but I will never let an undrafted rookie be so arrogant. Tomorrow, I will let him know how good he is."
The Lakers and team reporters reminded: "Although Yang was not selected, his physical fitness is no worse than yours. He has performed many wonderful dunks and can shoot suddenly. You will definitely have no physical advantage against him."
After hearing what the reporter said, Ceballos, a black man with a round face, smiled like the black whirlwind Lu Yu. "Haha, do you believe it? Haha, I don't believe it."
The reporter who asked the question was very happy. He liked this kind of tit-for-tat answer. The game between the two teams would become more exciting. No matter who beats the other tomorrow, or whether both of them become blacksmiths, the reporter will have news.
Write.
Ceballos is a twitchy player. When he is not in good condition, he hits the ball like crazy and scores single digits. If he has a good touch, he will be great, like a super scorer.
For example, in 1993, when Ceballos was still playing for the Suns, he played 42 minutes in an away game against the Kings. He made 14 of 15 shots, 12 of 12 free throws, and scored 40 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks.
Last season, he represented the Lakers at home against his old club Suns. He played 47 minutes and made 11 of 17 shots, 7 of 9 three-pointers, 11 of 16 free throws, and scored 40 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists.
This reporter thinks that Yang Jian and Ceballos are very similar. They were underestimated in the draft because of their lack of height and poor college statistics. They have super physical fitness and can shoot, and they are scary when they are convulsed. The reporter does not think Yang Jian can maintain a continuous touch.
If you score a high score, that would be amazing.
After the press conference, head coach Del Harris was a little dissatisfied with Ceballos's speech.
He always felt that Ceballos was a fool, vulgar and single-minded. Ceballos spoke so convincingly, it was good that he could defeat the rookie. What if the two of them exploded with each other, what would they say to reporters after the game?
If Ceballos feels bad tomorrow and can't guard the rookie, it would be too embarrassing and the Lakers would be embarrassed as well.
Ceballos was not in good shape today, making 7 of 18 shots, 0 of 4 three-pointers, 12 of 12 free throws, 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 turnovers.
Ceballos is a person who easily becomes complacent. After scoring 21.7 points and 8 rebounds last season, he thinks he is already the boss of the Lakers. He thinks his speech is cool, and the boss should lead the team, fiercely.
Clean up the opponent.
Ceballos even thought about his lines. He was going to dunk on Yang Jian's head and then say to him, "Rookie, welcome to the NBA!". The only thing he didn't think about was that the opponent might be really strong.
Stronger than him.
After returning home to Seattle, Yang Jian and Snow immediately went back to the house to rest and recharge their batteries.
For back-to-back games, the best way for players to prepare is to have a good rest. If the players are sore all over the next day, it will definitely affect their competitive status.
It is not easy for players to get a good rest, because after strenuous exercise, the blood speed will increase, causing the body to metabolize more fat, which may also lead to the accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles, thus affecting sleep.
At this time, players have to sleep hard if they can't sleep. Fortunately, there are not many things to play, so it is more difficult for future players to adjust. They lie in bed and play with their mobile phones for a while, and the more they play, the more energetic they become.
While Yang Jian was sleeping, Chinese fans saw his performance in the first game. There is a time difference between the two countries. The morning in China is the evening in the United States. The United States is still on Friday, and China has already entered Saturday.
Because it was the first time in history for Chinese people to land in the NBA, CCTV conducted a wave of publicity in advance and inserted many advertisements to tell fans the time of the game.
Like Guo Zhen, everyone thinks that Yang Jian is just a role player, and it would be great if he can come off the bench and play 15 minutes. If he enters the starting lineup, even if his statistics are not good, it will be gratifying.
After watching the first quarter of the game, everyone was stunned. Those with phones immediately called their friends and asked them to turn on the TV to watch the game.
Even those who didn’t have a phone were so excited that after watching the game, they went to a nearby stadium to chat about it and express their feelings.
When the game was over and the commentator said, "Yang Jian scored 40 points in the game, comparable to Chamberlain," many people suspected that they were dreaming.
Many people have heard of Chamberlain, a legend who scored 100 points in a single game. China actually has a star who can compare with him in the first game. Moreover, the commentator believes that Yang Jian's scoring content is higher and his skills are more comprehensive.
In the 1990s, the Chinese people had a strong sense of national honor. When the Asian Games were held, many people paid attention to them and came to watch the games to cheer for the athletes. Now an athlete has gone to play in the NBA and produced star statistics. A group of people think this is China's plan.
A sign of rise!
In the eyes of many people, NBA stars are a group of strong men who are out of reach. In the 1994 World Championships, the score between the Chinese Men's Basketball Team and the Dream Team 2 was 77 to 132. The strength gap between the two sides was very different. Yang Jian's opponents had two big-name stars. As a result
He passed Stockton and dunked one, and passed Malone and dunked another, beating the opponent's defender.
"Domestic experts previously positioned Yang Jian as a role player. Is this called a role player? His scoring is similar to that of Stockton and Malone combined."
"My mother was dumbfounded as soon as he appeared. Why didn't Zhan Daxia protect Mr. Bao in Kaifeng Mansion and went to the United States to play basketball?"
"How can an athlete be so handsome? He is also a top student who dropped out of Harvard. He has a body and a mind. This man is so perfect. It turns out that there are real geniuses in the world."
"His speed is so fast. When he counterattacked, he rushed to the basket in just a few steps. I think he can win the championship in sprint competitions in Asia. There has never been an Asian who is so fast."
"Zhang Bin, isn't he your classmate? How was your relationship with him in high school?"
"We have almost never spoken. Yang Jian doesn't like to talk to others and is always very cold. I have never seen him play basketball. The classmates in our class can't believe it. They always feel like he has changed."
All domestic news media reported about Yang Jian, and his popularity in China skyrocketed. Even without the Internet, everyone who likes basketball knows about him.
In the past, Hu Weidong was called "Chinese Jordan" by fans, but now this title is about to be changed. Yang Jian not only attracted male fans, but also many female fans, all of whom fell in love with his image.
It's a pity that it's useless to fall in love. Yang Jian is not living in the country. They can't find the address to write a love letter, so they can only support silently...