When Kenny Smith said this, Charles Barkley immediately rushed to say: "It's a deal, Kenny, I'm waiting for you to kiss my ass, hahahaha."
Barkley was afraid that Kenny Smith would go back on his word, so he had long had the idea of teasing Kenny. Moreover, he even thought triumphantly: Back then, I kissed a donkey because of a Chinese player. Tonight, I will come back with revenge.
, I want to make Kenny lose face too.
Earl Johnson, who was sitting in the middle, said to Smith with great regret: "Kenny, you were fooled. The probability of Jack becoming the MVP of the rookie game is too low. You should bet with him whether Jack can help the first-year team defeat the second-year team.
, so maybe you still have some chances to win."
"Hey, Earl, it's agreed now, but you can't change it." Buckley quickly reminded.
Kenny Smith realized that he was too arbitrary. However, he did not want to be someone who went back on his word. He stiffened his neck and said firmly: "I just believe in Jack. Jack is the son of a miracle, and he will not let me fail."
hey-hey.
Barkley's proud smile came from beside him.
He said in his heart: It is difficult for your miracle son to play now. How can a Spurs assistant coach give the Lakers guard a chance to perform? Just dream.
The audience in front of the TV watched the game more attentively because of their bet. Although most people felt that Barkley would definitely win, they also expected a miracle to happen again.
The game has started.
The Rookie Game is the same as the All-Star Game. When it first started, the game was very loose and entertaining.
No real commitment to defense.
After Cousins beat the Spurs' second-year forward Blair with a jump ball, he handed the basketball to John Wall. Wall rushed into the frontcourt like lightning. Neither Curry nor Harden really defended him...
Although both of their defenses are mediocre.
Wall drove into the paint area...boom!
He opened the rookie game with a lightning dunk.
Although his chop height is not as high as Fan Xi's, and his elegant posture is not as good as Fan Xi's, he is worse than Fan Xi in terms of his powerful momentum.
John Wall is worthy of being the fourth point guard No. 1 pick in history. His physical fitness may be slightly weaker than Derrick Rose, Allen Iverson, and Magic Johnson, but if he can become the No. 1 pick, how can he be an ordinary person?
During this period, his limelight was stolen by Fan Xi.
He was holding back a lot of energy in his heart, and he wanted to express it in Los Angeles, on Fan Xi's territory, and make a name for himself.
In comparison, the resentment of the second-year team seems not to be as strong as that of the first-year team. They have a psychological advantage. Therefore, after Stephen Curry arrived in the frontcourt, he even gave the basketball to James Harden.
James Harden received the basketball and made a jump shot from beyond the three-point line.
At this time, Harden already had a considerable beard, but his three-point shooting had not yet reached its peak, although he used a step back.
But…bang!
Basketball blacksmithing.
Griffin protected the basketball, but then he didn't pass the ball!
He rushed forward with the basketball.
Charles Barkley said on TV: "Does Blake Griffin want Shaquille O'Neal to play point guard in the All-Star Game?"
Blake Griffin's ball control ability is indeed good. Thanks to the loose defense, he quickly reaches the frontcourt.
Then he deliberately changed direction in front of Blair, and then he entered the penalty area.
With no one on guard, he staged a powerful two-handed dunk.
This ball is the best choice in terms of power, explosive power, and absolute height.
Staples Arena was filled with excitement, and everyone shouted excitedly.
Cheers to Los Angeles' violent power forward.
After changing sides, DeRozan of the second-year team entered the paint area and dunked in front of his hometown folks.
DeRozan and Harden on the second-year team are both natives of Los Angeles. They were outstanding representatives of the California region in high school.
It's just that none of them were selected by their hometown teams in the draft.
DeRozan's dunk set off the sophomore team's offense.
However, the first-year team was visibly involved in factional fighting.
Griffin and Gary Neal are obviously closer, while John Wall is simmering it down with his college alumnus Cousins.
As we all know, John Wall and Griffin are competing for the Rookie of the Year award this season, and Cousins was ruthlessly dunked by Blake Griffin before.
In the case of loose defense, this kind of independent fighting will not affect the offensive.
However, this looseness will not last forever.
The rookie game is divided into two halves, each lasting 20 minutes. Referring to NCAA rules, it seems to allow these newcomers to reminisce about pure basketball in college.
When the game entered the fourth minute, the defense of both sides improved.
These young and energetic rookies are obviously not as stable as those accomplished stars. They are in a competitive and competitive period.
Especially after Brandon Jennings was substituted at the third and a half minute.
Brandon Jennings replaced the kind-hearted Stephen Curry. Curry has always been quiet and inactive in this kind of exhibition game. He even wanted to rush in and show off a dunk in a certain round... Although he has a dream of dunking in his heart,
The height of his jump allows him to compromise for a layup.
Brandon Jennings is different, he is a very aggressive player.
From the fact that he chose not to join the NCAA after graduating from high school, but instead went to Europe to earn an after-tax annual salary of US$1.65 million, it can be seen that he has great ambitions.
In fact, he also broke the single-game scoring record for rookie players in his rookie season. However, he quickly hit the rookie wall. His slightly thin body, not particularly outstanding explosive power, and speed made other teams
It's easy to find ways to target him.
However, in the rookie game, he was still very strong, and he faced young kids.
He hit a 3-pointer as soon as he came up.
He also shook his finger at John Wall, igniting the smell of gunpowder.
Moreover, the fans on the sidelines clearly heard his voice: "You can't do it, get down quickly and let Jack Fan come up!"
Brandon Jennings is upset about Fanci breaking his rookie scoring record.
But what he said was undoubtedly a trampling injury to John Wall.
John Wall was originally a proud and arrogant person. He had always been unconvinced by Fan Xi, thinking that Fan Xi was a flash in the pan. Now this damn sophomore actually wagged his finger at him and placed him under Fan Xi.
Which is tolerable and intolerable?
John Wall launched a strong counterattack.
He rushed to the frontcourt, changed direction to shake off Jennings, and made a throw into the paint. He turned back and shook his finger at Jennings: "Your poor defense is worse than my eighty-year-old grandma who uses a cane."
It's better that you, like Jack Fan, are both short-lived representatives."
John Wall also showed an aggressive side.
The tension between the two quickly spread to both teams.
Two groups of young and energetic players began to fight.
The experience of the second-year team shows an advantage at this time, although the talent of the first-year team is obviously stronger.
However, they are fighting on their own.
Blake Griffin and John Wall didn't work together at all, there was no interaction between them, and while the second-year team improved its defense, the first-year offense was half-fired.
Although the second-year team's shooting percentage is not high, they are gradually gaining an advantage.
Time passes quickly.
In this process, both sides changed horses and generals.
Until the eleventh minute, Fanci had not come on the field. Mike Budenholzer had replaced three players one after another, but was unable to change the fact that the first-year team was lagging behind.
At this time, the first cry sounded from the stadium: Fan! We need Jack Fan!
Then, all the fans in the stadium were awakened.
Everyone started shouting in unison: Jack Fan! Jack Fan! Jack Fan!
One wave after another.
Fans at the scene wanted to see Fan Xi's performance, and Fan Xi's popularity in Los Angeles was extremely high.
Mike Budenholzer was a little embarrassed, he was still hesitant.
McHale said to him at this time: "If you don't replace Jack on the court, can you bear the anger of the Los Angeles fans? This will even affect your reputation in the basketball circle."
That's a warning. McHale has far more seniority than Mike Budenholzer.
Mike Budenholzer pursed his lips. He finally 'complied with the people's will'. He called Fanci's name and asked Fanci to come on to replace Gary Neal and partner with Randall Fields in the backcourt. At the same time, he stayed on the court.
Also on the list are Cousins, Monroe, and Wesley Johnson.
This lineup is very messy. Monroe and Cousins are both centers, and they are more traditional centers. Fields and Wesley Johnson have overlapping roles and are defensive forwards.
This lineup itself is not very reasonable, and even a head coach like him cannot put together a standard battle lineup.
Therefore, he asked Fan Xi to play at this time, and he even had the idea of watching Fan Xi's joke.
Because the second-year team on the opposite side is still strong.
Brandon Jennings, Jrue Holiday, DeRozan, Ibaka and Blair.
The lineup is very reasonably matched, with both offense and defense, talent, skills, and rich experience.
Fanci walked onto the court.
The whole place was already cheering.
All the fans at the scene were looking forward to Fan Xi's arrival as a hero. Everyone expected Fan Xi to show up as a savior and help the first grade team save a double-digit deficit.
At this time, Kobe Bryant was uneasy because he noticed the flaws in the first-year team's lineup.
Barkley in front of the TV was also saying: "This lineup will put Jack Fan in a quagmire. Even a master conductor like Jason Kidd may not be able to promote such a double center play. You know, this is a fast-paced game."
A hard-working rookie game, and do you think these first-year guys will listen to Fanci's instructions?"
"No one can tolerate a complacent companion. This is human nature."
Charles Barkley said with some gloating.
Kenny Smith frowned, he was indeed anxious.
However, if he could see Phil Jackson sitting in front of the TV through the TV signal, he would definitely feel much more relaxed.
Because Phil Jackson was not worried at all. He knew Fanci's understanding of tactics, and he believed that Fanci had the ability to activate this twin-tower lineup.
I saw Fanci walking to the court amidst cheers and taking the serve from Wesley Johnson.
Then, making a gesture that any beginner would understand, he asked the team to move into second and third positions.
Brandon Jennings immediately ran up with his teeth bared, and he faced Fan Xi with a fierce expression.
Jennings had a very prosperous time last season, and he once rushed to the top of the rookie list. At that time, people even thought that he would definitely win the best rookie, but then he was thoroughly studied, and he hit the rookie list.
The wall has not been pulled out yet.
It is very likely that he will fall in front of the rookie wall and never become an NBA star above the elite level for the rest of his life.
Therefore, he hated Fan Xi.
Fan Xi is also very popular now, but he looks like... there is no sign of falling in front of the rookie wall.
This sign made Zhan Ningsi crazy with jealousy, so he wanted to punish Fan Xi.
He bared his teeth and ran to defend Fan Xi.
However, Fan Xi didn't give him the slightest chance.
The moment he rushed forward... Bang!
Fan Xi completed the crossover fiercely, cutting from left to right like lightning... and instantly threw Jennings aside.
It was even easier than Fan Xi imagined.
Fan Xi walked away in a flash, and a thought came to his mind: How can such a person deserve to be compared with me?
In an instant, Fan Xi entered the paint area.
At this time, a completely open opportunity appeared in front of him.
However, he did not do this, but continued to go deeper... Blair, the treasured forward that the Spurs dug up from a low pick, quickly used his abundant experience to help defend. He wanted to contain Fanshie in the bottom corner.
However, Fanci just made an emergency stop. The outstanding forward of the Spurs system quickly came up to him. Fanci jumped up again. He threw the basketball and shouted: Alley-oop!
Cousins immediately woke up. He jumped up and was surprised to find that the basketball appeared in his hands just right. He took advantage of the situation and hit the basket hard... Boom!
A dunk happens!
Cousins felt as if he was sleeping with a girl for the first time, and he wanted to put his balls in her!
The basket roared and shook as he hit it.
All his previous depression was vented.
After landing, he looked up to the sky and screamed excitedly.
Then, he stretched out his right hand towards Fan Xi and gave Fan Xi a high-five: "Very good pass, Jack. He is indeed a Taylor Swift man."
Fan Xi rolled her eyes at him angrily.
Then when he returned to defense, he told his temporary teammates: "As long as everyone appears in the right position, I will definitely choose to pass the ball instead of taking a shot."
Fan Xi reminded them loudly.
This scene fell into the eyes of Kobe Bryant on the sidelines, and Kobe was very touched.
At this time, a familiar voice came from behind him, it was Shaquille O'Neal speaking: "If some people had this kind of awareness back then, we would have won at least five consecutive championships."
Of course O'Neal meant something, and of course he meant it to Kobe Bryant.
O'Neal and Kobe once formed a team that swept the league. In those years, they defeated the league and won three consecutive championships. It was the peak period in the history of the Lakers. However, they then fell into quarrels and various quarrels, which ended with the Sharks traveling east to Miami.
In the end, the Lakers fell into underestimation. Although Kobe became the boss of the team as he wished, and became the league's number one with his amazing personal ability, winning several scoring titles. However, it was not until 2009 that he won the championship again.
Therefore, there is still a knot between them.
Like a divorced couple.
When O'Neal began to complain about the past in a strange way.
Of course Kobe had to fight back: "If some people had worked half as hard as Jack, we would have won six consecutive championships long ago."
"You actually compare that rookie to me?" O'Neal yelled: "You can't even win a championship."
O'Neal was very angry. He felt that Fan Xi would not cooperate with him. He thought this was the biggest humiliation that Kobe had given him.
However, Kobe Bryant said coldly: "Just wait and see, anyway, you will definitely survive until June this year."