This season, after strengthening Hassan Whiteside, coupled with the stable performance of Bosh and Wade, and Dragic, a high-quality backcourt veteran at the No. 1 position, the Heat now have a negative record.
Ranked firmly among the top four in the Eastern Conference.
In addition, the Heat also have Joe Johnson, Luol Deng, Gerald Green, Udrih, Haslem and many other good role players. At least within the Eastern Conference, they are still very competitive.
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Therefore, this game can also be regarded as a strong showdown, and it was arranged to be broadcast live across the United States.
Tonight, the matchup between Wang Zelin and everyone’s grassroots center this season, Hassan Whiteside, has become a hot topic in this game.
So far, Whiteside ranks second in the league's blocks list with an insane average of 3.9 blocks per game. Ranked first is the even more insane Wang Zelin, who averages 4.3 blocks per game.
However, compared with the already successful Wang Zelin, people obviously prefer the relatively "weak" Whiteside.
The reason is also very simple, the grassroots aura around him is too strong, or in other words, this guy's basketball career is quite legendary.
From being a first-round draft pick in 2010 to being waived by the Kings in 2012, he has been in the Development League and NBL for two years, and now he has achieved good results with the Heat...
Isn’t this the grassroots vs. genius script that people are most talking about!
Of course, Wang Zelin didn't take this so-called duel seriously, because Whiteside was just like that to him, and even the entire Heat team was just like that to him.
Therefore, he did not respond to the public opinion rising online.
However, he was too lazy to leave. The other protagonist of this topic did not think so.
In the Heat's last game against the Knicks, Whiteside caused a stir in Madison Square Garden in New York.
During the 38 minutes of the game, Whiteside made 8 of 11 shots and efficiently scored 20 points. He also grabbed 13 rebounds and an astonishing 5 blocks.
With his continuous performance in this week's games, Whiteside has gradually become the Heat's third giant in the eyes of many media.
For Whiteside, who comes from a grassroots background, this is both affirmation and praise!
So, under the instigation of some people on the Internet, this guy started to drift.
Before the game, the Heat accepted an interview with ESPN and said: "We are the biggest favorites to win the championship this season!"
Whiteside was also deliberately teased by ESPN and couldn't help but say: "I am stronger than last season. Wang Zelin will not be able to defend me so easily anymore! I look forward to my confrontation with him tonight!"
"Goal? My goal this season is to be the shot-blocking champion! Wang Zelin's era is over!"
On the Trail Blazers' side, Wang Zelin's answer was concise and concise: "Sorry, I don't have time to talk to you guys! If you want to talk, let Dwayne talk to me!"
Oh ho! You are so merciless!
As soon as these words came out, the reporter on the scene was instantly excited to the G-spot and fell into an orgasm.
Initially, everyone thought that this all-Military live broadcast could only be regarded as a very important showdown, but with such exaggeration, it suddenly attracted the attention of a large number of passerby fans.
Wang Zelin's hidden meaning is obvious: I am the boss, but you are not, then you are not qualified to talk to me!
It can be said that he did not take Whiteside seriously at all in his words.
However, this is in line with people's understanding of Trail Blazers No. 36.
Since entering the league, this guy's performance on and off the court has been nothing like a new-age star, because he doesn't look like a good guy at all.
Logically speaking, the current league should not be a brother basketball that is good for you, good for me, and good for everyone!
As a result, such a different person emerged. His style and personality are very much like those of old-school football stars. His whole person is full of domineering behavior from the inside out.
This reminds people of the basketball atmosphere at the beginning of the century and the last century.
In fact, in that era when powerful players emerged from all walks of life and the league was divided among heroes, almost every team had its own star player and one or more rival teams.
In such a big environment, how can the stars be happy with each other? Every battle is often accompanied by the conquest and plunder of blood and fire.
Only the winner can complete the summit with their heads held high and ascend to the throne!
As for the losers?
Sorry, no one knows the backdrop of tears!
Therefore, what Wang Zelin wants to go now is to trample all the way. He wants to step on everyone's corpses and ascend to the throne of God.
Therefore, after Whiteside offended him, he immediately fought back forcefully.
Since there is another person who needs to be dealt with, he should teach him how to behave!
In response, Whiteside was not to be outdone and shouted from the air: "Let us see the outcome at the American Airlines Center Arena!"
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8 o'clock that night.
When the two teams appeared in the center of the American Airlines Arena at the same time, Whiteside, who has been in a lot of trouble recently, began to try to influence Wang Zelin with trash talk:
"Wang, I heard that you Asians are generally not very durable! If that's the case, then I will accept this season's shot-blocking leader!"
Emmm... How should I put it? Whiteside's trash talk is a bit like Garnett in the early days. He is really trash. He only knows how to focus on the opponent's lower three lane and greet relatives.
However, there is one thing to say: Whiteside is indeed qualified to say such a thing because he is currently second only to Wang Zelin in the league's shot-blocking list.
If he remembers correctly, Whiteside has averaged 3.7 blocks per game this season, directly missing out on the competition for blocks, a full 1.4 blocks ahead of second place player Jordan.
You know, the two big data lists of blocks and steals are not like points, rebounds, and assists. Generally speaking, the competition between the first and second list is generally only a few tenths, almost the same.
Therefore, Whiteside's words are indeed rubbish, but he has two reasons why he is so popular this season.
It’s a pity that it’s not enough in front of my king!
Wang Zelin smiled slightly when he heard this, passed Whiteside directly, and looked up at Heat No. 3:
"Dwayne, do you care about your little brother like this? It seems that your position in the team is not good. Now I finally understand why Laili is still unwilling to give you a big contract! Even my little brother can't handle it.
You still want to win tonight! Just dream!"
Then he turned his head and said calmly to Whiteside: "Oh, I forgot to tell you, I am very busy and I really don't have time to talk to the little guy!"
In just a few words, Wade was not only stunned for a moment, but Whiteside's face in front of him almost turned pale with anger!