After the new season press conference, the topic about Xia Yin started to surge again.
In fact, the popularity has always been there, but more than a month ago, it was the popularity of his second album. There were articles everywhere praising how good his second album was.
Now the popularity of his basketball is beginning to soar. The last time it was so popular was during the summer league.
Especially the story of Xia Yin and the Lakers can always cause many people to gather together for "discussion".
At the same time, various versions of the Suns' support for Xia Yin to become the core of the team are also circulating on the Internet.
However, Xia Yin is currently indifferent to what is going on outside the window. He only focuses on playing basketball and does not have that much energy to pay attention to these things.
He needs to memorize the Suns' tactics and integrate them into the team's system. He has to train every day and play training games. There is also a special program in the evening: watching video tapes.
The purpose of watching video tapes is to understand each team's tactics, style of play, opponents, and of course some classic games from the past.
He had been doing it for more than a month before, but the intensity was not as high as it is now. Although he was very tired, he felt very fulfilled.
Although there is a system, even if he plays casually, he can become a superstar in the league in a few years. But if he doesn’t work hard and make progress despite the system, isn’t he a waste?
When he came to the NBA, he had only one goal: to move from success to success!
What is the definition of success?
Honor!Champion!
He can endure a lot for this, because as long as he works hard and stands on tiptoe, he can get these things.
"Beep beep beep! Come on, come on, have some extra food!" Xia Yin blew his whistle and started to greet people.
O'Neal leaned on Stoudemire's shoulder, looked at the six people gathered, and couldn't help but sigh, "It's so damn good to be young!"
Xiaosi also nodded seriously, "Yes, time flies so fast, I am already 26 years old."
O'Neal and Nash both looked at Stoudemire with bad eyes.
Look at this little mouth. In front of two veterans, he said that he is too old at 26 years old.
Xiao Si, he is just a little naive and outspoken.
He is definitely not stupid, no way!
On the basketball court over there, Dragic, Lopez, Dudley, Gortat, Barnes, plus Shain, six people can play half a game.
Among them, Dragic and Lopez have long recognized Shain as their eldest brother, with Barnes and Dudley following closely behind.
Gortat looked around and saw that he, the newcomer, was the only one left wandering outside the large army and followed the crowd.
This small circle is the circle of young players headed by Xia Yin, and it is also the circle of substitutes. All six of them are substitutes.
After a training match, everyone went back to their homes. It was another extremely fulfilling day!
On October 11, there was a preseason game between the Suns and the Nuggets. This was an unusual preseason game because it was an outdoor game and was no longer held in the usual indoor venue. This was rare. In the early days of the NBA, there were outdoor games, but since 1972, the NBA has never played outdoors again. This is also the first outdoor game in the new century.
The match was held at the Indian Wells Tennis Park in California, which was originally a venue for world-class tennis matches. The stands on the side of the court can accommodate spectators.
Xia Yin feels great about returning to California again, so the whole family will watch this game.
However, there were unforeseen circumstances, and the game originally scheduled for the 11th was postponed to the 12th due to rain.
Not only that, due to injuries, both Iverson and Anthony on the Nuggets will miss this game, while on the Suns, Stoudemire will also miss this game due to potential injuries.
But at least Stoudemire can still be there, sitting on the sidelines waving towels and cheering for the team.
On the evening of the 12th, backstage of the venue.
Looking at Xia Yin, who was dressed in a jersey, not only Kate felt strange, but Thalia and Lisa also felt strange.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Xia Yin asked confused.
Lisa spoke first, "I just feel that life is impermanent."
Xia Yin touched her head, and Lisa closed her eyes and enjoyed his touch like a cat. There was always a special tacit understanding between them.
"Your Chinese is getting better and better. You will make Talia look like a fool. Save her some face."
Thalia was unhappy when she heard this, "Xia Yin, I'm not stupid, I just need time..."
"OK, Thalia, how about we make a bet? I will win the Rookie of the Year award in the new season, and you will win the first place in the school in the new semester. How about it? Fair, right?"
Thalia looked at Xia Yin blankly, pouted and thought for a moment, then nodded seriously and said, "Xia Yin, I am not as smart as Lisa, but I will try my best, and I want to tell you, I will definitely win.
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With a smile on her face, Kate looked at Lisa and Thalia, feeling extremely troubled in her heart, which one is the most suitable to be her sister-in-law?
Poor Taylor was directly forgotten by Kate. Who made her too busy? If Thalia and Lisa weren't still young, Kate would really interfere with Shain's emotional problems.
Now, wait a little longer and let the bullets fly for a while.
Kate believes that Xia Yin will understand in the future who is the most suitable person to love him most.
"Come on, I hope you can hand in a satisfactory answer today."
Xia Yin said seriously, "You will see it, Kate."
The game started with cheers from the audience.
Although the Nuggets lost two C positions and the golden double gun did not play, there are still many good players such as Jr. Smith, Nene, Kenyon Martin, and Chris Anderson.
This year's Nuggets are a turning point. Last year's failure in the playoffs caused Iverson to lose the management's trust in him, and he will soon be sent to the Motor City in exchange for Billups.
Facts have proved that Billups is indeed more suitable for the Nuggets than Iverson, especially since Billups is also a ball-blind evaluator. This guy cannot look at the surface. He is strong but low-key.
The Suns' lineup today is Nash, Richardson, Hill, Miller, and O'Neal.
Because it was an outdoor game, the audience cheered loudly. Compared to the indoor game, it was really a different experience.
Although Xia Yin did not play, Xia Yin could still attract the attention of fans and reporters even if he was sitting on the bench.
Mainly because the game on the field is really boring, because of the lack of stars, both teams are fighting defensive battles.
However, the shooting rate is not high, and the boring defensive battle, how many people like it?
It was the first time for the players to play under the moonlight, and the weather became a factor that affected the players' performance.
The two teams originally had the strongest offensive capabilities in the NBA, but due to the Suns' current tactical transformation and the fact that they are played outdoors, there is no trace of the attack at all.
The entire first 7 minutes of the first quarter was simply a symphony of iron, and with the game suspended from time to time due to fouls, it was really not enjoyable at all.
But Xia Yin is not paying attention to the game, he is paying attention to Nash.
Nash is a very amazing person. He is very self-disciplined, but his taste is too unique. Xia Yin already learned this lesson in the summer.
Nash strictly formulated a recipe for himself, which was hard to swallow and was simply the best punishment tool. Even pigs wouldn't eat it, but he ate it with relish.
He also invited you to eat together...
Imagine: raw radish, raw celery, almonds, protein-removed oatmeal, meat dishes: boiled chicken, boiled fish, these watery things are placed in front of you, the key is that you have to keep eating.
Such a life will not make people miss it.
What's more, Xia Yin is still a foodie. After he started playing basketball, he also paid attention to his diet, but he was not so hantai.
What's even more rare is Nash's disgusting free throw ritual. Before taking a free throw, he licks his hands, then wipes the saliva off the handle with the sole of his shoe, and then shoots the free throw.
Xia Yin said it was against the sky.
Just like this, he made two free throws, and the referees held the ball carefully. When Miller served, he glanced at the basketball and Nash with disgust.
After serving the ball, Miller quickly wiped his hands on his jersey. This scene made Xia Yin want to laugh.
But when he thought about how he would have to play and catch the ball from Nash later, he couldn't stop laughing.