Chapter 370 I want to make Chicago brilliant again
These reporters have not forgotten the main purpose of coming here today.
After congratulating Chen Jie for winning the Eastern Conference Player of the Month last month and creating a history in the league, and briefly asking Chen Jie what he thought, the reporters stopped asking this question any further.
They are not here to congratulate Chen Jie.
The purpose of their visit was to elicit some shocking "sexual" topics from Chen Jie's mouth that would be enough to create hype.
And now, they started to start their plan step by step.
After hearing what Chen Jie said, one of the reporters, from the New York Times sports section, continued: "Anyway, Jie, I still have to congratulate you. You deserve it. Your performance is indeed worthy of it."
To receive this honor, just like just now, you led the Chicago Bulls to a winning record in four away games in the Western Conference. This is not uncommon in the past few years!"
The reporter's words were full of compliments to Chen Jie.
If it was normal, Chen Jie might have taken precautions.
He can clearly see that these reporters are not sincerely complimenting you. Either they want to get some useful information from you, or they are setting a trap for you.[
To describe these reporters in one sentence, Chen Jie feels that they are like weasels paying New Year greetings to roosters, and they are uneasy and kind-hearted.
Their compliments often have their own purposes.
But today, Chen Jie was in a really good mood, so when he saw that the reporters were deliberately flattering him, Chen Jie knew in his heart that they might want to get something from him, but Chen Jie still did not change his face, but continued to smile.
accepted an interview. He even politely said thank you to the reporter.
"The pattern of the league in the past few years has always been that the west is strong and the east is weak. When the teams from the east go to the away games in the west, it is difficult to win even a single victory, let alone a complete victory. But now, you guys
Facing four strong rivals, Houston, Denver, San Antonio and Dallas, but achieving a complete victory, do you think this means that the Eastern Conference already has the strength to compete with the Western Conference?"
The reporter who had just flattered Chen Jie immediately asked this question.
In fact, there was an ambush in his words.
If Chen Jie followed what he said, he would be admitting that the East is indeed not as strong as the West. Although this is a well-known thing in the league, if Chen Jie said it from his mouth, reporters would want to hype it up.
It can also create big news.
Of course, in fact, this is not the purpose of this reporter today. He did not mean to say this. It is just a professional habit that makes every word of his contain some traps.
Although he was in a happy mood and cooperated with the reporter's interview, it did not mean that Chen Jie had lost his sense of judgment.
After fighting reporters for so long, if he couldn't detect such a small ambush, then Chen Jie's IQ would be worrying.
After a pause, Chen Jie replied: "Actually, I don't think the East will definitely not be able to beat the West!"
Chen Jie did not explore the concept of the west being strong and the east being weak, because he admitted that it was not the case. If he did not admit it, he would be deceiving himself and others. If it spread, it would be a laughing stock, so he simply changed the concept.
I don’t think that the East will definitely not be able to beat the West. What Chen Jie said is actually very good.
He neither said that the East nor the West was powerful, neither admitted nor denied it. Moreover, the hidden meaning of this sentence was that the East seemed to be in the position of challenger. If anyone really said that Chen Jie did not recognize the reality,
Chen Jie can also use this sentence to refute him.
And if someone says that Chen Jie has no confidence in the East, Chen Jie can refute it even more. From the surface, this sentence is obviously towards the East.[
Of course, Chen Jie couldn't just say such a sentence. He continued: "Actually, there are still many powerful teams in the East, and they are not necessarily less than those in the West!"
Chen Jie used another uncertain word, maybe.
"There are also many great players in the East, such as Allen, Dwayne, and Paul. They are all outstanding players! I believe that as long as the teams in the East play at a high level, they can defeat the teams in the West.
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When Chen Jie said this, his words were finally over.
Although some of the wording may still be used by interested people, but overall, it is still "not exposed".
When a reporter from USA Today heard what Chen Jie said, he thought that Chen Jie was really cunning, but with a smile on his face, he continued to ask: "Anyway, it has been difficult for Eastern teams to play away games in the Western Conference in recent years.
Winning is an indisputable fact, but now, in the past four games, you have played at the level of the Eastern Conference teams. Why do you think it is because of that?"
When this reporter asked this, Chen Jie did not speak for the Eastern Conference. The Eastern Conference had a lower winning rate against the Western Conference. This was an objective fact, and Chen Jie also needed to explain.
He replied: "Our players are united and we have a common goal. We do not allow any loss in a game. For our team, failure is difficult to endure. We are a group that hates losing."
Collectively. I think this is the most important reason why we were able to win four consecutive victories. Of course, our coach, Mr. Scott, his coaching level, pre-game arrangements and in-game arrangements also played a crucial role.
Several of my teammates also helped me a lot, and in the past few games, I was in pretty good shape. Under such circumstances, it was a matter of course that we won four consecutive victories.
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The USA Today reporter nodded and continued to ask: "Yes. We all see this. We have to admit that in the past four games, Jayshawn, your performance deserves our admiration!"
The reporter from the New York Times who just asked the question next to him nodded in agreement, and then he asked: "Your team's performance in these four games has shown us the strength of Chicagoans. Not so long ago, Chicago used to have
It’s been a glorious time. I think, Mr. Jeshawn, you should know that, right?”
Chen Jie nodded.
Of course he knows that any basketball "fan", let alone a Chicagoan, as long as he is a basketball "fan", he doesn't know the glory of Chicago.
Since Michael Jordan led the Bulls to win the league championship for the first time in 1991, they have begun to monopolize the entire league. Except when Jordan retired in 1995 and 1996, the championship fell to Houston twice. At other times,
Until Jordan left the Bulls in 1998, all championships were won by Chicagoans.
This is a story that any basketball fan is familiar with.
Michael Jordan became a god, and the magic of Scottie Pippen and his golden partner, the Zen master Phil Jackson, has become a legend.
For Chicagoans, that period of history is something they will never forget.
To this day, the championship flag from that year still flies over the United Center, and a bronze statue of Michael Jordan still stands at the door of the United Center.
These existences all bear witness to the days when the red dominated the alliance.
As a Chicago Bulls player, Chen Jie takes these things as pride, is proud of them, is passionate about them, and works tirelessly for them!
"In recent days, the theory about the rise of Chicago has been very popular throughout the league. Many people even believe that the current Chicago Bulls are enough to restore the glory of the past. Some people think that you have surpassed the former Chicago Bulls.
The Chicago Bulls, what do you think of this?"
A reporter from the New York Times asked this question and finally got to the point of today’s interview.
Several reporters around also pricked up their ears after hearing this question.
They did not dare to be distracted in the slightest, and waited with all their concentration for Chen Jie's answer.
Chen Jie didn't know what they were here for today.
Chen Jie, who was immersed in the excitement of recalling the glory of the past, spoke without thinking.
"We have just started. Compared with that great team back then, we still have a big gap!"
After hearing Chen Jie's words, the reporters all had disappointed expressions on their faces.
But immediately, Chen Jie's next words made them excited again.
"However, I am confident that I will definitely lead Chicago to another great success!" (To be continued...)
ps: This is the seventh chapter of the compensation update, and I still owe eleven chapters. I feel very motivated, and I will pay it off soon. Haha...
