A total of three people from the Knicks will participate in the All-Star Weekend, namely Lian Dao, who will participate in four events, David Lee, who will enter the All-Star Game as a substitute, and Gallinari, who will participate in the Rookie Challenge.
However, it is a pity that Demar did not make the final nine-man roster for the Rookie Challenge. Demar did not perform very well at the beginning of the season due to issues with shooting stability.
Compared to Stephen Curry, Tyreke Evans and Brandon Jennings, DeMar is indeed a bit inferior.
Taj Gibson did make it to the nine-man roster for the Rookie Challenge. Taj Gibson, who was supposed to go to the Bulls due to Lian Dao, was selected by the Suns. This season, he also played stably with the Suns, although there was Sis in the fourth position.
Tademeyer exists, but his playing time is not that small.
Especially the Suns' run-and-gun tactics. Gentry often put Taj Gibson and Stoudemire on the court at the same time, which actually produced extraordinary results. Mainly because Taj Gibson's defense was very good, which strengthened the Suns' defense.
Interior defense.
On February 13th, the morning was mainly for some media interviews and a fan carnival, as well as the NBA Masters Game, which was a competition between a group of Hollywood stars who love basketball and sports stars from other sports.
But don't tell me, it's really interesting. After all, it's not easy to see these stars playing basketball across borders.
In the afternoon, there is a community service activity, also known as NBA Cares.
Lian Dao left for Dallas on February 12, and with Lian Dao was his junior sister.
Lian Dao participated in the All-Star Game this time. Anta also specially sent a pair of limited edition LD-1. Lian Dao participated in the All-Star Game for the first time and the popularity was very high. It can be said that this is the best way for Anta to expand its influence.
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The two pairs of limited edition LD-1s in Lian Dao's collection are really hard to bear to wear, because each number is unique.
When the opening ceremony of the rookie game began, the shoes on Lian Dao's feet immediately became the focus of the on-site photographers' attention!
LD-1's sales are not only booming in China, but also in the United States. Sales in the United States are also rising. Especially the limited edition of LD-1 has doubled in the second-hand market, but it is still expensive but not available.
At this time, Lian Dao actually wore the limited edition LD-1 to play ball.
Limited edition sneakers are usually collected by sneaker collectors.
However, Lian Dao is used for actual combat, which can be said to be really eye-catching.
Stephen Curry looked at Lian Dao with envy. Although he signed with Nike, he was wearing Nike Hyperdunk, which is also the sneaker that Nike provides to most of its rookies.
Curry looked at the sneakers on his feet, and then at Lian Dao's limited edition LD-1, feeling an indescribable sadness.
The most important thing is that it looks good!
What a face!
He also wanted signed sneakers, but Curry knew that was unlikely.
Not only Curry, but also James Harden kept looking at the shoes on Lian Dao's feet.
Especially the two silhouettes on the shoes have an indescribable arrogance that makes James Harden drool.
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First-year team: Tyreke Evans (Kings), Omi Caspi (Kings), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Lian Dao (Knicks), Brandon Jennings (Bucks)
Team), James Harden (Thunder), Taj Gibson (Suns), DeJuan Blair (Spurs), Jonas Jarek (Pistons).
Second-year team: Derrick Rose (Bulls), Michael Beasley (Heat), Eric Gordon (Clippers), Kevin Love (Timberwolves), Brook Lopez (
Nets), Danilo Gallinari (Knicks), Russell Westbrook (Thunder), Marc Gasol (Grizzlies), O.J. Mayo (Grizzlies)
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The Four Heroes sat on the sidelines, laughing with each other and watching the Rookie Challenge. Pau Gasol also came to cheer for his younger brother Marc Gasol. Next to Paul was Kobe Bryant and Yao Ming, who was recovering from his injury.
He also came to the scene to cheer Lian Dao up.
I didn't expect that this Rookie Challenge would attract so many big-name stars.
Unexpectedly, a star can shine brightly in the Rookie Challenge!
Many people are optimistic about the second-year team in this game, but the second-year team is indeed strong. Let's not talk about Derrick Rose and Westbrook, let's talk about the second-year insiders, Kevin Love, Marc Gasol and Brook.
-Lopez has already proven his strength in the regular season.
But although the first-year team's inside line is also very strong, compared with the second-year team, it's a bit...
The commentators for this game are Kenny Smith and Barkley. Kenny Smith is absolutely optimistic about the second-year team, and Barkley is optimistic about Lian Dao as always. Yes, this fat guy is not optimistic about the first-year team, he is optimistic about Lian Dao.
After the opening ceremony, the game started quickly.
First-year team starters: Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, Lian Dao, Taj Gibson, DeJuan Blair.
Sophomore team starting lineup: Derrick Rose, Westbrook, Mike Beasley, Kevin Love, Brook Lopez.
The second-grade team gave the first-grade team a strong start at the beginning. After Westbrook got to the basket, he scored first with a dunk.
The nearly 100,000 spectators at the stadium also gave warm applause to the first goal. The stadium cameras swept across the auditorium. Fans in front of the TV could easily find out that the player wearing Lian Dao's No. 1 jersey today
There are so many fans.
Barkley said: "There are so many fans wearing sickle jerseys today, almost more than 10,000. This phenomenon is rare even for James or Kobe."
Kenny Smith also nodded: "Although what you said is a bit exaggerated, I have to say that there are indeed many fans of Sickle, and many of them are female fans. You must know that there are not many female fans in basketball games, but Sickle happens to be like this
The phenomenon goes against the grain. It has to be said that he has the face of a star but the strength of a football star. He almost matches the aesthetics of all women."
At this time, Lian Dao just happened to break through Mike Billis, get to the basket, and end the offense with a big windmill dunk.
Because it was a rookie challenge, I didn't defend seriously at the beginning, just a symbolic one-on-one defense.
You don't come to the All-Star Weekend to watch the defensive battle, so whether you are a first-year or a second-year player, they don't set up much defense and play as gorgeously as you want.
Although Rose participated in the Rookie Challenge, his offensive desire was not high, and he was even intercepted by Brandon Jennings during the transition between offense and defense.
Then the ball was passed to Lian Dao, who was about to leave. Lian Dao made an emergency stop jumper at the 90° three-point line.
Sophomore Mike Bliss originally wanted to hit a three-pointer from outside the three-point line, but unfortunately he missed the shot and was rebounded by Taj Gibson.
Then Gibson passed a long pass to Lian Dao. Lian Dao once again stopped outside the three-point line, and took a step back from the same position where he made the previous shot.
"brush!"
Lian Dao pointed his finger at Taj Gibson.
Gibson was also very excited at this time, and the two high-fived in celebration.
Second-year player Derrick Rose also saw some clues from Lian Dao's two goals, so he also wanted to return one.
However, there was no hit.
After Tyreke Evans grabbed the rebound, he hesitated and passed the ball to Lian Dao.
This time Lian Dao took another shot from outside the three-point line, two steps away, already on the edge of the logo area.
Still on target!
The fans at the scene also burst into cheers. Through these three goals, the fans also saw that every time Lian Dao shot from outside the three-point line, he went farther than before.
"Haha, sickle needs to go all out in this game, Kenny, the second grade might be in danger." Barkley said towards Kenny Smith.
"Sickle seems to be challenging his own limits. What are the second-year players doing? They just let Sickle shoot three-pointers. The second-year players are a little arrogant." Kenny Smith also knows how terrifying Lian Dao's touch is.
The previous top five goal scorer, Lian Dao, hit the Thunder basket inside the Thunder's three-point line. After Kenny Smith saw Lian Dao's goal, he shook his head and said: "Sickle will teach bad kids."
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Everyone on the second grade side saw the clues at this time, and they didn't want Lian Dao to ride on his neck and run wild.
So Westbrook was the first to step forward and double-team.