This year's All-Star Weekend is held in New Orleans.
Different from previous All-Stars, this year's NBA All-Star Weekend also undertakes an important task, which is to help rebuild the city of New Orleans, which was hit by Hurricane Katrina two and a half years ago.
On August 29, 2005, the city of New Orleans suffered a fatal blow from Hurricane Katrina. 80% of the buildings in the city were severely damaged. In addition to the buildings, the hearts of local residents were also devastated.
Large-scale events like Star Weekend can bring vitality and vitality to the local area, which is why David Stern decided to hold the 2008 All-Star Game in New Orleans.
On the afternoon of February 15, Chen Yan, Dayao and other NBA stars came to Capdue High School in New Orleans to contribute their labor to the reconstruction of this school.
Chen Yan is happy to participate in such social activities. He hopes to use his growing influence to do something positive and positive.
Different from other activities, there is also a familiar face coming to the scene today, the world-famous Kung Fu Emperor Lian Jie!
The Kung Fu Emperor's foundation is an official partner of the NBA, so he often appears at NBA events.
The Kung Fu Emperor first said hello to Dayao. The two had met more than once before and had a good relationship. They were half acquaintances.
Then he walked up to Chen Yan and took the initiative to shake hands and say hello: "Chen Yan! I know you. You are so popular recently. You are in the news everywhere. My two daughters also really like to watch you play!"
The Kung Fu Emperor was smiling all over his face and spoke in a very down-to-earth manner, which immediately shortened the distance between the two of them.
Chen Yan also smiled: "I grew up watching your movies!"
After hearing this, the Kung Fu Emperor laughed and explained: "Don't say that, actually I'm not that old, I just started making movies when I was relatively young."
Dayao on the side also joined the chat between the two: "So there are so many love scenes in the movie, are they all about puppy love?"
Kung Fu Emperor: "That was all forced by the director."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The three of them laughed and the atmosphere was very relaxed.
Although the Kung Fu Emperor has a top reputation in the world, he has no airs and Chen Yan likes to get along with such people.
Then, the three of them worked together to lay the lawn for the school playground and contribute to the reconstruction of the campus.
However, the weather was not kind, and it started to rain moderately at this time, which made their work more difficult. However, the last few people still completed the work through concerted efforts. Then Chen Yan worked with everyone to clean up the garbage and put it away.
Move props used for work back indoors.
Indoors, Chen Yan, Dayao and the Kung Fu Emperor were being interviewed by the media. After the interviews, they took turns taking photos and signing autographs with the students and staff present...
Chen Yan did not return to the hotel until nightfall.
After returning to the hotel, Chen Yan finished washing up and made a video call with Swift.
In the video, Swift told Chen Yan that she would come to watch his Rookie Challenge tomorrow. After the Rookie Game, the two of them would probably have to practice singing in the hotel all night. After all, they would have to perform on stage during the All-Star Game.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan quickly fell asleep.
He has to play two games during the All-Star Weekend, a rookie game and an All-Star game. In addition, he also has to participate in the three-point contest and various on- and off-court activities, which is simply busier than the regular season.
On February 16th, the All-Star Rookie Challenge is here!
Before the game started, the first- and second-year rookies were interviewed by reporters in the player tunnel.
"Chen Yan is here!"
At this time, someone shouted something, and all the reporters looked towards the source of the sound.
At the entrance of the players tunnel, Chen Yan, wearing formal sunglasses, walked in with a cold expression like a killer.
Reporters and cameras suddenly swarmed up and surrounded him!
The second-year players participating in the rookie game spread their hands when they saw this.
Chen Yan's appearance stole all the limelight. Although these second-year rookies were unhappy, there was nothing they could do about it.
Chen Yan's other identity during the All-Star Weekend is that he is a starter in the All-Star Game. His popularity is probably higher than the popularity of the entire second-year team combined.
In the second grade, only Barea and Azubuike showed innocent smiles. These two Suns teammates have long been accustomed to Chen Yan's popularity.
"Chen, what goals have you set for yourself in this rookie competition?"
"Bring joy to the fans and win the game at the same time." Chen Yan adjusted his sunglasses and said.
"Is your goal tonight going to be mvp?"
"No, I'm just here to play and play ball. The most important thing is to have fun." Chen Yan replied.
"Will you break the rookie scoring record today?"
Chen Yan shrugged: "I won't take too many shots. I will let all my teammates have enough time to perform and enjoy the party."
"This is the first time you have appeared on the same team with Kevin Durant since you left the NCAA. What do you want to say?"
Chen Yan smiled: "I'm looking forward to it. We have grown significantly during this period. This will be a brand new cooperation experience."
When Chen Yan and Durant, wearing the same jersey and holding crispy noodles in hand, walked out of the tunnel together, the audience burst into loud cheers.
The classic combination Gan Jian Noodle Brothers is back!