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China.

On Monday morning, grocery stores can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys.

At the entrance of these grocery stores, there is usually a shelf with a variety of newspapers placed on it.

Before the rapid improvement of economic level, newspapers were an important pastime for Chinese people.

On a busy morning, you can see all kinds of people walking around.

There are office workers who are rushing to go to work, there are also adults who get up in the morning to go to the market to buy vegetables, and there are also students who are carrying schoolbags or riding bicycles to go to school.

You can see the smiles on their faces.

This era is also the era with the highest happiness index among Chinese people.

A bicycle stopped at the door of the grocery store, and a student carrying a schoolbag got off the bicycle whistling, flipping through the newspaper in front of him skillfully.

Soon, he smiled and picked up the newspaper he was looking for.

"Basketball Pioneer".

The newspaper has a total of 7 sheets, 14 pages and 28 sides, and also has a cover. Each copy is only 2 yuan, which is very economical.

Before the student had time to pay, he saw the cover of the newspaper and said "Eh" unconsciously.

Because the face on the cover is both friendly and unfamiliar.

It was familiar because it was a very typical Chinese face, and unfamiliar because he had never seen this face before.

There is only one Chinese player currently playing in the NBA, Yao Ming.

Then there are two Chinese players who are very promising to enter the NBA this year. One is Yi Jianlian, who plays in Guangdong Hongyuan, and the other is Sun Yue, who plays in the American ABA league with the Aoshen team.

These three people have all been on the cover of newspapers this year, but who is this handsome-looking person in front of you?

There is also a bunch of data and a... nickname written on the side of the cover?

11 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks.

"Shadow Assassin"

"You're going to be late!"

Just when he was about to open the newspaper, another student on a bicycle came over and shouted.

Although the student was confused, he and his boss paid the money, stuffed the newspaper into their schoolbags, and then rode to school together.

On the way to school, the two of them chatted about what was in the newspaper, and their curiosity was aroused at the same time.

After arriving at school, the two couldn't help but peek in the back row.

The name Lin Ying broke into their minds for the first time.

And they also learned that in addition to Sun Yue on the other side of the ocean, there was also a man named Lin Ying who was playing in an American university and was teammates with Durant.

He passes the ball well, defends tough, and can shoot three-pointers!

And in a focus game that just passed, he also hit a tip-in to kill!

"Are we going to have three guys in the NBA this year?!"

The student lowered his head and covered half of his mouth with his hand, lowered his voice and turned his head, unable to conceal his excitement in his tone.

"If that's the case, we will be able to watch a lot more games in the future."

He responded in a low voice.

"What are you two doing?!"

But before they could talk any more, the teacher's voice sounded above their heads.

The teacher didn't know when he "teleported" behind them.

Before they could explain, the teacher had already confiscated the newspapers in their hands.

In their reluctant eyes, the teacher had already taken the newspaper and walked towards the podium.

If it were another class, the teacher would definitely have to criticize them severely with a newspaper.

However, their Chinese teacher was also a basketball fan. After taking the newspaper to the podium and putting it down, he started teaching again.

This saves money on a newspaper.

Similar scenes have been staged alternately across the country.

In addition to a small number of people who have access to sports forums, more people know about Lin Ying's existence through newspapers.

After this day, many Chinese fans have more expectations in their hearts.

Just like the student said: Will three Chinese players land in the NBA together this year?

Nearly twenty years have passed since Stern opened the door to the Chinese market with video tapes.

In such a long time, only Wang Zhizhi, Battelle, Yao Ming and other people have entered the NBA.

Moreover, except for Yao Ming, everyone else has not been able to establish a foothold in the NBA and has been eliminated one after another.

Now, three people may enter the NBA at once. This sudden happiness is really catching people off guard, and they can't help but feel happy!

Of course, before that, their strongest wish is to see more reports about Lin Ying, so that they can know more about this "stranger".

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Lin Ying didn't know what was happening in China. After accepting Yang Yi's interview, he and Durant went back to high-intensity training.

It's nice to beat Kansas, but the season continues.

"A lazy genius will be surpassed by a diligent person."

This sentence said by Durant's mother Wanda has become a motto that inspires the two of them to move forward.

Of course, they can still see the reports from the United States.

Even if Lin Ying doesn't pay attention, he will naturally know these news with Durant by his side.

The latest news on TNT mentioned their game against Kansas.

However, unlike the "Basketball Pioneer", the focus of the report is Durant.

"The next Tracy McGrady", "a historically gifted scorer", "the answer to the NBA's next decade of small forwards"...

When the American media criticizes people, they are more ruthless than those in China.

Two days later, they were ready to leave for a media conference.

Durant and Lin Ying both arrived at the scheduled location one after another.

But they didn't see anyone else.

After waiting for a while, Barnes and Springman also arrived, but still no one else was seen.

Springman waved them into the car.

"Where are the others?"

Durant couldn't help but ask Springman.

"There are just four of us. This is a media meeting. It's impossible for everyone to go."

Springman explained with a smile.

The University of Texas team was not the only one to attend the media conference. If everyone had brought the entire team there, the conference venue would have been packed to death.

Durant's face turned ugly after hearing this.

He didn't think much about it. Springman had told everyone in the locker room before. He thought the whole team was going, but he didn't expect it was just him and Lin Ying.

Lin Ying was not talkative, Durant was sulky, and Barnes and Springman started to rest after getting in the car, so the atmosphere in the car was a bit dull.

During the more than an hour's drive, except for the occasional exchange between Springman and Barnes, there was no words.

When we arrived at the meeting, there were many reporters at the door.

When they saw Durant coming, they all wanted to go up for an interview, but they were all turned back with cold faces.

Lin Ying looked on helplessly.

Now I'm afraid Durant will never be able to get rid of the "cold" label.

"I wouldn't have come if I knew no one else could come."

When they arrived at the rest area, Spliman and Barnes went to talk to the staff. Durant, who had been holding back all the way, started to complain to Lin Ying.

Lin Ying nodded.

In the past, all their activities were group activities, but this was indeed the first time that it was just the two of them like this.

After a while, Springman came over and took them to the meeting site.

"Rick is already over there. Just wait and walk up from the side."

Springman won't be able to go up, so he's coming with us this time to do the connection work.

"Kevin, be happy and leave a good impression on those people. It will help you in the draft."

Springman saw that Durant's expression was still very bad, so he gave a reminder.

Durant didn't respond.

Springman shook his head helplessly after seeing it. It looked like today's meeting would not go well.

The meeting was held in a large conference room. When they entered, they saw a large area of ​​darkness filled with long guns and cannons.

The reporters and media that came were not only from the NCAA, but big media like TNT and ESPN also sent reporters.

Those who can be invited to the meeting are all teams that have performed well in their respective leagues in the past period, and there will naturally be outstanding players among them.

Or you can understand that this is an opportunity for the outside world to understand this year's quality rookies.

After they arrived, they did not go on stage immediately. Instead, they found the front row waiting area where Barnes was and sat down.

Now on the stage being interviewed is the University of Florida.

Head coach Billy Donovan, the team's three core players Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer.

Just these few people sitting on the stage felt a sense of pressure.

As the defending champions, they have been crushing the competition so far this season.

Although the outside world has praised Oden's team and Ohio State University to the sky, their number one position in the power rankings is as stable as rock.

This is the biggest boss of the NCAA this year.

Lin Ying looked at the people on the stage thoughtfully.

Donovan's resume in the NBA is not successful, but he is also a famous coach in the NCAA.

Especially after leading the University of Florida to win the championship last year, he officially entered the top ranks of the NCAA.

Just like the version of the triangle offense, the level a coach can perform under different circumstances will vary greatly.

Then there are these three core, all lottery-talented senior players.

Coupled with their tactical execution and tacit understanding, in a sense, they are an upgraded version of the University of Kansas.

Compared to Ohio State, which relies purely on talent, this is the team that is most terrifying to opponents.

Judging from the experience that the University of Texas just played against Kansas, if they faced this University of Florida team.

Unless the University of Florida plays abnormally, they have no chance of winning.

This is not self-destruction of prestige, but this is the reality.

At this moment, the interview on stage had ended.

Barnes asked Durant and Lin Ying to get up, and then walked to the stage.

The two groups of people met each other on the steps, and the four people on the Florida side all looked at Durant in unison.

Although judging from the strength of the two teams, there is not much chance of a meeting, but as a rookie who is predicted to be selected in the top two picks, even they will take a second look at Durant.

But what they saw was a cold face.

And, there was another cold face next to him.

Several people looked at each other.

What they were thinking at this time was: Can a team with this atmosphere beat Kansas?

There are many dishes in Kansas this year...

Barnes took Lin Ying and Durant to sit down, and after a brief greeting, the reporters below began to ask questions.

Then soon, the reporters below were also confused.

Because they found that what they were facing was exactly two stinky faces!

Especially Durant, who is the center of attention, can clearly feel that the response is a coping style, which makes people feel completely offended.

Sure enough, a "cold" person!

At this time, Barnes turned his head and looked at Durant.

Durant was in a bad mood in the car. He didn't know why, so he didn't ask much. He thought it would be fine if he went to the meeting.

This is also an opportunity for Durant to break the "cold" label given to him by the media before.

Who would have thought that it would end up like this? This is not a good thing for Durant.

"Kevin, why do you look unhappy?"

Finally, a reporter below couldn't help but ask a question.

When they interviewed Auden before, he was humorous and approachable.

Durant and Oden are equally famous, but their performance in front of the media is also very different.

At this time, Barnes took the initiative to hold the microphone in front of him, and then answered the question for Durant.

"Kevin didn't get much sleep after training until around 2 o'clock in the night yesterday. His mental state is not very good today."

Barnes is trying to save Durant's image.

The reporter who asked the question looked suddenly enlightened after hearing this.

It’s true that people’s tempers get worse when they don’t get enough sleep.

Moreover, this wave killed two birds with one stone, giving a very reasonable explanation, and by the way, it also established Durant's image of training hard.

Full marks for this move by Barnes, but what he didn’t expect was that Durant didn’t appreciate it!

After Barnes answered and put the microphone back, he then held the microphone in front of him.

"What the coach said is only one aspect. What makes me even more confused is why the whole team can't be invited to this meeting?"

All the reporters were stunned when Durant said this.

No one has ever asked that before!

"We won the game together, but why are there only two of us here?"

Durant then asked again, and it was obvious that he was not joking.

At this time, Barnes reached out and rubbed his forehead vigorously.

He now knew why Durant was upset from the moment he got in the car.

This is unreasonable!

Springman has already explained the reason to Durant before, and who would stay angry about this kind of thing?

He wanted to be angry and laugh at the same time.

At the same time, the reporter below looked at Durant with a "freak" look.

Perhaps only Lin Ying can understand.

Back then, a group of people from the high school team went to a dinner party, and because Durant was not there, everyone could wait together.

"Because you are the most dazzling person and the most talented one."

The reporter who asked the question replied.

"Nonsense!"

The reporter's words made Durant's tone suddenly become excited.

"Without other people's pick-and-roll and movement, I wouldn't be able to get a good shooting space. Likewise, without other people's hard defense, I wouldn't be able to have that much energy to attack!

Those are things that data cannot reflect. I look dazzling just because I am the one assigned by the coach to take action.

We are a team and we were invited because of everyone’s hard work, but no one else can come here!”

After Durant finished speaking, the reporters in the audience were stunned.

At this time, Barnes also put away the feeling of being angry and laughing, and looked at Durant with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
Chapter completed!