Chapter 295 Although I'm Late, Fortunately I'm Here
"In the finals of the NCAA 02 season, Cameron led Syracuse University to defeat Duke University and win the championship, which directly led to you not participating in the draft and continuing to play at Duke for one year. After that, you and Cardiff University
Mellon never met again. This game is the first time the two of you have met since then. We can know whether you have any intention of revenge in your heart."
Seeing that Chen Jie's answers never turned in the direction he wanted, a reporter from a local newspaper in Houston finally couldn't help it anymore and asked such a question directly.
The word "revenge" was pronounced very strongly by him. Obviously, this was also the definition of the next game between the Nuggets and the Bulls by reporters and even fans who knew the background of the NCAA finals that year.
Upon hearing this question, Chen Jie's eyes flashed.
This reporter actually spoke from the bottom of his heart.
That's right, not only the reporters, but also Chen Jie defined the next game with only two words: Revenge!
Chen Jie has not forgotten the finals of that year. As a fledgling, he fell into absolute confidence in his own strength. Under the stimulation of Anthony, he blindly played singles. Although his performance was very eye-catching and his statistics were very good-looking, in the end he lost physical strength.
Unfortunately, it finally collapsed in the last two minutes, and Syracuse University finally won the championship.
Because of that game, Anthony participated in the draft with high spirits, and was selected by the Nuggets with the third overall pick, starting his NBA career, while he stayed dormant in the NCAA for another year.
To this day, Chen Jie has not forgotten how painful he felt after that game.
He has been waiting for a chance to avenge his shame. And now, he has waited.
Although he is now with the Bulls, and none of his teammates, except for Du Hong, has experienced the finals that year, and Anthony leads the Denver Nuggets instead of Snowfield University, Chen Jie still puts this game into perspective.
Consider it revenge!
However, how could Chen Jie tell these reporters what was in his heart?
"I have no thoughts of revenge. Of course I haven't forgotten that game. It's just that it was just a game. Although I have only played basketball for three years, I have already lost many games. If I lose a game, I will
It would be too paranoid to seek revenge. I can accept defeat calmly, because no one can win all the time. This is just an ordinary regular season, at most I just met an old acquaintance." Chen Jie said.
said.
Anyone who is familiar with him knows that even the most liar would not believe his words.
In fact, reporters think so too.
Yes, one has to lose a lot of games in his career. However, games are different from each other. If you lose some insignificant games, you will lose. The next meeting will not involve revenge. But if you lose some key games, you will lose.
Yes, that means the memory is profound, both for the game and for the opponent. When we meet again, I will be suffocating in my heart!
You know, more than a year ago, it was the NCAA finals, the competition for the highest honor among American college students. They really didn't believe that Chen Jie didn't care at all!
However, even after Chen Jie said so, these reporters had nothing to do.
This kid is getting more and more difficult to deal with. Many reporters thought so.
From the beginning of the war of words with O'Neal to the later scandal with Jessica Alba, step by step, Chen Jie gradually learned how to deal with the media in his confrontation with the media.
Now, although he is still a rookie, he already looks like a veteran who has been in the league for many years.
It’s so helpless. Many reporters shook their heads.
A few reporters were still determined to get rid of Chen Jie, but at this time, Scales walked into the locker room.
"Jie, come with me to the press conference!" Scales glanced at the group of reporters surrounding Chen Jie, did not come over, and shouted directly.
"Yes, coach!" Chen Jie replied from the distance.
"Okay, guys, excuse me, I'm going to attend a press conference. If you have any questions, ask them over there!" Chen Jie said with a smile.
Many reporters rolled their eyes at this time. They would not go to the press conference, but they were not qualified to do so. However, after the game, only the head coach and one outstanding player could participate in the press conference. Other players would also
If you stay in the locker room, many media will send two reporters, one waiting in the press conference room, and the other going to the locker room to find someone to interview.
Furthermore, many times, press conferences are just a formality, and more insider information can only be obtained from the locker room.
Now that Chen Jie is gone, they will definitely not have the chance to continue asking questions at the press conference, ha, how funny!
Many reporters were speechless at Chen Jie's words.
Of course Chen Jie ignored them, put on his clothes and left the dressing room.
About a month ago, Chen Jie began to be designated as the main player accompanying Skiles to attend press conferences. Of course, sometimes it was not Chen Jie, such as in the game where Nocchioni won the game, Skiles
So he took him there. But usually, Chen Jie was the one who performed best in the Bulls and attracted the most attention, so he went there more often.
After participating more often, Chen Jie got used to it. He was used to being under the spotlight and being the center of attention.
When Chen Jie entered, the press conference had already begun.
Under the auspices of the Rockets press officer, reporters were asking Van Gundy some questions.
Today, the Rockets accompanied Van Gundy to attend the press conference with two major stars, Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady. In fact, this is also a common thing. After James transferred to the Heat in his previous life, he often attended press conferences with Wade.
Besides, this is the home court of the Rockets, and many of the media who are eligible to enter have good relations with the Rockets. Of course, the Rockets take good care of them.
Therefore, Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady were both invited.
"Chicago is a very good team, they play very tough, and they never give up. When we were leading by 19 points, in fact, I already thought we could win the game. But the Chicagoans used their performance
Tell us that it is wrong to underestimate the enemy!" Van Gundy's words actually put the responsibility on himself.
Everyone can see that the Rockets underestimated their opponents at the beginning of the second half, but who infected this feeling of underestimating their opponents?
In fact, within the Rockets, it was the players, not Van Gundy, who really underestimated the enemy. But at this moment, Van Gundy said this, which made reporters think that it was his attitude that affected the players during the halftime break.
Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, who were standing next to him, naturally understood what Van Gundy meant, and they were very moved when they looked at Van Gundy.
The hearts of the two superstars were won over by Van Gundy.
Therefore, Van Gundy actually does not suffer a loss. He has just come to the Rockets, and in this way, although he will be criticized in newspapers and websites tomorrow, the reputation of the players on the team and his will undoubtedly improve.
About the time Van Gundy said this, Chen Jie opened the door and walked in, and Van Gundy's words were interrupted.
Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady both stood up to greet Chen Jie, and Van Gundy also gave Chen Jie a nod and a smile.
After Chen Jie sat down, Van Gundy spoke to the microphone again: "There is this guy. He is also the key to today's game. Just like before, he was also late for today's game. It's just a pity that he came in the end. I thought
He won’t even come to any game!”
Van Gundy made a joke that made reporters smile.
What he meant was that in the first half of the game, Chen Jie failed to find his form, which was called being late, but in the second half, his form came back. Van Gundy hopes that his form never comes back.
On the one hand, he was analyzing the game, and on the other hand, Van Gundy was also teasing Chen Jie.
Chen Jie was a little surprised. In his previous life, he always thought Van Gundy was a rigid coach, but he didn't expect him to make such a joke.
"Yes, yes, I am late. But fortunately, I am still here. Otherwise, you will definitely be less interested!" Chen Jie said with a smile.
His words were also a double entendre. One was that he was late for the press conference but he came anyway, otherwise there would be no Van Gundy jokes, which would be a lot less fun. The other was that during the game, although the state came late, he still came.
It counts, otherwise the game wouldn't be so exciting and it would enter garbage time early, making the game unsightly and losing a lot of interest. (To be continued...)
