Chapter 596 New Orland All-Star Game
11o to 115, the Lakers lost after four quarters, and Tang Shuai scored 36 points and 9 assists, but was strictly guarded by the Timberwolves at the end of the moment, and it became extremely difficult to catch the ball. Barnes, who performed well in the first three quarters, was unable to stand up in the end, and there was a fatal defensive loss before the end of the game, directly ruining the last chance to win.?〔?
After losing this game, the Lakers' victory was reversed by the Trail Blazers and fell to ninth in the West.
After the game, after taking a shower, Tang Shuai closed his wardrobe hard and turned around and left the locker room.
Back at the villa, Su Mei took her parents there.
He suppressed the unhappiness in his heart, went in to chat with them, and then took them out for a late-night snack.
When he returned to the villa, Su Mei saw that he was in a bad mood and said, "It was up to you yesterday to you, and today, is it because my parents put too much pressure on you?"
"No, your parents' attitude is almost as good as my mother, not because of this, but because of the team." Tang Shuai shook his head and said.
"What's going on with the team? Tell me about it, maybe I can give you some advice." Su Mei said to Tang Shuai.
"Go in and talk." Tang Shuai nodded.
After entering the room, Tang Shuai then told her about the team's current situation and what happened today.
Su Mei is a basketball coach, and her perspective on the problem is different from that of Tang Shuai. Some of the words she said are very helpful to Tang Shuai.
"It was not a wise choice to find Kupchek with Gasol before." After Tang Shuai finished speaking, Su Mei spoke.
"Hmm?" Tang Shuai looked at her in confusion.
"You put pressure on Walton through Kupchek, although it was successful, but think from the perspective of others, would you feel comfortable if the person in the team coaching position is you now?"
Su Mei's words made Tang Shuai not know how to respond. He had already considered this at the beginning, but the situation at that time could be said to be on the string.
"Actually, your wisest choice is to let it go. The small ball tactics are indeed not suitable for the current Lakers. The team's record will definitely be bad. It is impossible for Kupchek and Bus Jr. to sit there. Given their value to you, you will either change the tactics, adjust the lineup, or leave Walton, which is possible."
Before Tang Shuai answered, Su Mei immediately said: "But I know you are more anxious, and you will definitely not be able to bear this process, but you really should learn to be patient. Your career has just begun, so there is no need to be so anxious."
After hearing this, Tang Shuai nodded. Now he thought about it, he was indeed a little anxious. This may be the reason why the estrangement between him and Walton has been there.
"But this has been born, so it can't be changed anymore. The only thing you have to do at this time is to keep a calm mind. The transaction deadline is coming soon. If there is really a change, it shouldn't take a few days." Su Mei said.
Tang Shuai thought about it and nodded seriously. Gasol's injury will not be cured for a while. The team must have traded a power forward with enough strength. At that time, the team's chips will be the best chips, Barnes, who performed poorly but still had potential, but still had potential.
With more than ten days left before the All-Star Game, fans from cities in various places are already preparing for the All-Star Game, but Los Angeles fans are not in a good mood before the All-Star Game.
Ingram, the Clippers' second-tier pick, was thin and did not meet the NBA's requirements. He struggled on the court, but did not meet people's expectations at all. The Clippers' record also seemed to be very struggling. Now he ranks sixth in the West, with their goal directly targeting the championship, and their record is even worse than last season, which was very good.
The Lakers were even worse. Gasol's performance plummeted after being injured. In addition, Walton intends to increase Barnes' offensive proportion, the team's offensive efficiency has been greatly affected. Before entering the All-Star game day, his record continued to decline and he has fallen to the tenth position in the West.
The record is poor. As the trading deadline approaches, Buss and Kupchek are a little unable to sit still, and rumors about the transaction are emerging one after another.
It’s also a pity that Tang Shuai was also tragic. He waited with Duffy overnight in the Clippers last year, and it seems that he has to come once this year. The only difference is that he was waiting for his own transaction rumors last year, while this year it was someone else’s.
However, although there are many transaction rumors, they are not up to the transaction deadline, and these rumors will only stay at the level of rumors.
On February 13, US time, the 2O17 All-Star Game ushered in his prelude in New Orleans.
The All-Star of 2017 was originally chosen to be held in Charlotte, but because of an inexplicable homosexual law, the league finally decided to move the venue to New Orland.
The Celebrity Competition and Rookie Challenge Competition were held on the 13th.
As the audience, Tang Shuai watched the game with Harden, Curry, Paul and others on the sidelines.
From last year's three-point match to the Olympics, Tang Shuai's relationship with these star defenders is getting better and better.
It is particularly worth mentioning that with the repeated efforts of the organizers, Kobe also joined this celebrity competition and is the absolute star of the Western Conference.
It is precisely because of Kobe's joining that this celebrity match has attracted unprecedented attention. No fewer fans present than during the main game, and even the aisles are crowded.
After players retire, there are fewer opportunities for fans to see. It is not easy for people with personality like Kobe to adapt. This is probably the most important reason for accepting invitations from the organizer.
Kobe's wife Vanessa also came to the scene. With her cheering, Kobe performed quite bravely. In fact, Kobe has only been retired for a year and his condition has not declined significantly. It is really a game to play like this.
In the end, Kobe's leading Western Conference won the game without any suspense 76-51. Kobe scored 9 assists and was undisputedly elected the MVP of the Celebrity Game. The two dunks he contributed to fans in the game made the fans excited.
Shuai Tang and Paul were both in the front row. During the game, Kobe turned around from time to time to communicate with them. When the award ceremony was over, he even sat directly next to Shuai Tang and couldn't stop talking.
In fact, after Tang Shuai joined the Lakers, Kobe has contacted him a lot. This man who has been a Lakers player for half his life and is destined to be unable to leave basketball for the rest of his life is preparing to entrust all the balls he had not played to Tang Shuai.
Tang Shuai was bored sitting on the sidelines, and the two of them were having a very happy chat.
From the perspective of usage, Tang Shuai now has two exclusive skill packages, and a bunch of purple skill packages, which are basically enough, but the skill package is better than the more. Moreover, Kobe's single-package of Little Pan is different from the skill package he owns. There are few skill packages with bu bonuses. In this league, only Curry and James have it in service.
So when the time is right, he will definitely ask him to pack it, and now he naturally wants to have a good relationship with Kobe.
Just as the two were chatting, the rookie match had already begun. After the game began, they then turned their attention to the field.
Unlike Tang Shuai, he performed well this season and was also selected. In the end, Towns finally chose to play.
Towns is a dual nationality between the United States and the Dominicans. When he was a rookie last year, he chose to represent the United States, and this year, he chose to represent the international team.
After the game started, Towns quickly became the absolute focus on the court. In fact, he has made obvious progress this season, and has long since produced too many first-year and second-year students, which gives people the feeling that it stands out. This is actually why Tang Shuai chose not to participate in the rookie match. Playing with people who are significantly lower than him will not be able to raise his fighting spirit at all.
Of course, Tang Shuai is Tang Shuai, and Towns is Towns. Towns performed quite actively on the court, dunking, blocking, and even having wonderful assists. Under his leadership, the international team is leading the way.
However, Team USA's Booker also demonstrated his strong scoring ability.
Except for the fact that the US team head coach Harmon last year, the game was really played. Usually, the rookie game is not very defensive, and a first-class three-pointer like Booker is quite popular.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Booker scored four three-pointers in a row, bringing the emotions of the fans on the scene to an absolute ignition point.
After seeing this, Tang Shuai couldn't help laughing. As his former "little brother", he was of course very happy that Booker could perform like this.
At the end of the game, Towns showed his first-class strength and eventually led the international team to win the game 146-141, scoring 32 points and 15 rebounds in the game. He was naturally elected as the MVP of the rookie match.
"Dang, Carl is one step ahead of you." At the end of the game, Kobe said to Tang Shuai with a smile.
Although he did not participate in all the events like Tang Shuai, there were three competitions in the main competition. Kobe was very competitive, which also prompted that he was already behind.
"Isn't it more meaningful to fall behind and then turn back?" Tang Shuai said with a smile.
Kobe was stunned, and then couldn't help laughing on his shoulder.
Only celebrity and rookie matches are held on the first day of the NBA All-Star Game. After the rookie matches are over, the event of this day will be over.
Kobe originally wanted to invite Tang Shuai out for dinner, but because Vasani's two children also came, he had to change it next time.
However, Tang Shuai obviously has no shortage of people who have made an appointment for dinner. As soon as the rookie match was finished, Booker ran over to find him.
Although he was in Los Angeles, because the competitions were alternately played, he and Booker did not communicate much. This was a chance, so Booker would not miss it.
Paul, two former teammates, also went out for dinner, was also a rare party.
"Derwen, he performed well today." As soon as he left the stadium, Tang Shuai praised that although he failed to win the rookie MVP in the end, Booker scored 8 three-pointers in the game and scored 31 points, which was the absolute core of the offensive of the American team.
"Derwin is obviously much more mature now." Paul said with a smile.
"This way I feel much more comfortable." Tang Shuai said with a smile.
The three of them were walking through a corner of the aisle at this time. Tang Shuai unconsciously stretched out his hand and then felt an extremely soft feeling coming from his fingertips.
As soon as he looked up, he saw that his hand was impartial and pressed against a woman's chest. (To be continued.)8
Chapter completed!