The last day of the All-Star Weekend is also the date of the main game.
However, many people may not know much about it. In fact, there are three major sections on this day.
Apart from the initial player interviews, there are still two sections before the real game begins.
One is the All-Star Game of the Development League, which is the first thing on the day. As a representative figure from the NBDL, Tang Qian is of course the first to bear the brunt. As the kick-off guest tonight, he will be the first to attend.
The substitute referee threw out the opening scrimmage.
And now, he has become one of the player idols in the entire NBDL. When talking about the "NBDL dream", the name Tang Qian must be indispensable now. Tang Qian is also very touched by this, because when he came to the United States, he was
The first stop was the Development League. He almost lived and ate in the training gym, and then he was slowly discovered and joined the NBA. This was a big turning point in his life and a memory point, so Los Angeles
The Defenders are also a place he visits occasionally.
Without the regular season training here, Tang Diquan would not have been able to improve so quickly and reach the passing line of the NBA league so quickly. This is why he was so anxious to join the NBA directly instead of waiting for the draft next year. In the draft, he
My ability at that time was so poor that I couldn't get any good names at all. At most, it was at the end of the first round. It was even possible that it was pushed to the second round because of the innate discrimination against yellow-skinned basketball players in Europe and America. After Yi Jianlian's
After the failure, the Americans now think that unless there is someone as tall as Yao Ming, it is better to avoid talking about it. If there is another Yi Di, their scouts cannot afford to lose this person. Moreover, Tang Qian did not have Yao Ming and Yao Ming back then.
Yi Jianlian has a CBA career resume like that, and he is not a player trained within the sports school system. As a result, he looks like a little kid playing wild football.
In this situation, people are stupid enough to choose you. Do you have a bigger butt or a bigger face?
The leading scorer in the NBDL is a water cooler in the NBA, let alone others, so no one is optimistic about Tang Qian, and they don't dare to bet on it. This was not a big problem back then, and facts have proved that Tang Qian
In his first season, except for blocks, everything else was average. He averaged 2.9 rebounds, 7.9 blocks, 3.77 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.1 per game. There was nothing commendable about him. So for him at that time, he wanted to enter the NBA as early as possible to train.
is the key, otherwise it will be easy to waste the most precious leveling time.
Anyway, looking back, 4 years is not a long time or a short time, and many things are enough for Tang Qian to sigh with emotion.
"I wish you all can reach a higher peak in the future. I am Tang Qian, and I am waiting for you in the NBA."
This is what Tang Qian said after the All-Star Game of the Development League. There is nothing too new, but it is sincere enough.
After this, a few hours later will be the so-called pre-All-Star Game Concert. This is also an important reason why many people come to enjoy the All-Star Game. Many celebrities and big names will come to sing, which is equivalent to listening to a crowd of people for nothing.
It feels like a concert. And you don’t have to pay too much. Isn’t that great?
After this session is over, it’s time for the All-Star Game. The league’s prominent star players, who usually find it difficult to get together, are now chatting and gathering in groups in the east and west rooms. It feels like they’re serious.
It's a bit like having a party and PARTY. This kind of relaxed atmosphere is difficult to see in flat games. After all, victory or defeat is dispensable. It's best to win, and it doesn't matter if you lose. No fans will get angry because of this.
Swearing and scolding you for poor performance and low status.
Playing is the essence and key of All-Stars. The entertainment nature of this game is much higher than the competitive nature.
This is not the first time Tang Qian has been to the All-Stars. He has joined the All-Stars since the 2012-2013 season. As of this season, it is already his third All-Star trip.
The head boy. But usually at this time, he sits and talks with No. 24 of the Lakers. This year, it is the first time that he is alone.
The Lakers originally had Bosh on the bench, but he couldn't come to the scene due to injury.
As a result, among the Western Conference All-Stars this season, only Tang Qian from the Lakers was present.
The starting lineup is Tang Qian + Marc Gasol + Anthony Davis + James Harden + Stephen Curry, and the substitute lineup is LaMarcus Aldridge, Klay Thompson, Russell Way
Brooks, DeMarcus Cousins, Chris Paul, Damian Lillard, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Bosh, Tim Duncan. Because of Bosh's injury
Because of this, through the appointment of the NBA president, Blake Griffin was temporarily added. In this way, these people will be the overall roster of the Western All-Star team for the 14-15 NBA All-Star Game.
I don't know what the atmosphere is like in the east, but here in the west, Tang Qian felt a sense of inexplicable exclusion and neglect.
Either it's directed at others, it's just directed at him intentionally.
Of course, this feeling was basically concealed, and it no longer appeared as unscrupulously as it did in his first year.
But he's not stupid. It's impossible not to feel this kind of collective squeeze. In fact, when we took a family photo of this year's Western Conference All-Star team, he had a feeling that many people who talked to him were indifferent or indifferent.
Either he was too polite. Only a few people responded to him as usual. Is this the reason... It's very simple. The sneaker contracts and sneaker contract income that have been revealed in the past few days have become a bit jealous, so out of jealousy or even
What other emotions make this year's Western Conference All-Star team's locker room feel so "weird"?
But Tang Qian just smiled, because he had already felt the changes brought about by his strength. No matter how unhappy these people were, they still had to face his own slightly concealed and naked performance, which was almost non-existent. Well, this is enough, to save face.
As long as I can get through it, it will be fine. When I get stronger and fiercer, they will get used to it psychologically and give in.
I will no longer feel that there is anything inappropriate or anything to make a fuss about.
"Why, are you still used to it?" But not everyone is like this. There are always good and bad people, some are jealous and some are not. For example, Tim Duncan, Dirk Novi
The thing about Tsikki is that both of them are truly veteran All-Star players, and have won countless All-Star lineups. Besides, they are both at the end of their careers, and their mentality is more stable and generous.
"It's okay, Tim, this situation doesn't have any impact on me, they are just jealous." Tang Qian said this very directly, without even deliberately lowering his voice and tone, as if it was a normal complaint.
It's just a fact. Duncan was startled when he saw his attitude. Then he smiled and said: "Not bad, not bad. Your psychological quality is really good. It's a bit different from the young Kawhi of our team."
Like, really, don't you consider coming to San Antonio? Our team is really suitable for you." Tang Qian grinned when he heard this: "I am the boss of the Lakers now, how about it, Tim, don't you
Don't you admit that you made a mistake?" He was just referring to what Duncan said to him in the playoffs last year. At that time, Duncan said that it would be difficult for him to become the boss of the Lakers.
Duncan was not embarrassed at all. He just blinked and said, "Kobe Bryant's departure gave you a chance, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to do it. It only means that your kid is the same as what ESPN said, 'good luck', haha~"
Tang Qian saw Duncan teasing him so much and responded with a smile: "I will definitely be the absolute boss when I go to the Holy City. Will that young man of your family agree?"
Duncan said without hesitation this time: "It's probably difficult. Our big commitment to keeping Kawhi on the team and renewing his contract is to make him the absolute core of the team. This is really difficult to change."
"Then it's over." Tang Qian shrugged and said, "It means I have no connection with your Holy City."
"Well, I just think it's a pity. I like you quite a lot." Duncan just said that. He never thought that Tang Qian would really agree: "Then work hard, I see ambition in your eyes, and
To realize this ambition, everything now is the only way to go." "I know that if you want to reach the top, this situation is inevitable. When you became the No. 1 PF in NBA history step by step, didn't you also fight back all the way?
Suppressing all the way? I am not one of these players now, I understand your old school."
Hearing what Tang Qian said, Duncan laughed again. This time he really felt that he had found an "enemy" who looked comfortable and pleasing to the eye. After all, young people nowadays are too fragile at heart, right? Suddenly he came out
This kind of person is quite good.
At least the atmosphere of the alliance will not become so utilitarian and powerful.
"I believe you have this opportunity, but... not now, this year we in San Antonio are the champions."
"Take them down. Last year was your best chance. This year you are no longer good. Your best overall state has passed. Don't be brave. When you are old, you should accept your old age."
The two exchanged a few "mutual insults". After Duncan left, he thought that no more young people would come to him, but found that there was one. Tang Qian turned around and found that this person was actually from the Thunder.
Westbrook, Russell Westbrook.
This year, the latter is actually a bit of a "target". Durant has been reimbursed for the season, and the Thunder is now left with him alone to lead the team. Although he has played very strong statistics and currently ranks first in the scoring list,
However, he was still "criticized" by many people. The fact that he was a data brush was mentioned more and more, which made Westbrook a little confused.
That's right, he has been told in the Thunder that you are just the "second child" in the dual-core team. In the future, you just need to assist Kevin Durant in playing and win championships. Don't think about other things. Westbrook is also
He has always done this, so suddenly he was asked to change from the team's number two to number one. He is actually still getting used to it. But why does the outside world care so much? I feel that you can't get a record and win by leading the team.
If you win, it means it's not good, it means it's not as good as Durant.
God, you know, Russell Westbrook has never thought that he is better than Durant.
He is actually still thinking of being second in command now. When Durant returns from injury next season, he will continue to do whatever he was originally supposed to do. What is the significance of these things to him?
Tang Qian also liked his playing style, so he turned around and started chatting with him. During this period, some people looked at them, but both Tang Qian and Westbrook were tough-tempered, and they didn't care about others and just took care of themselves.
Talking to each other freely.
Maybe it's because the two of them are currently being attacked by the outside world, so it's inevitable to talk about these places. Westbrook vomited his bitterness in frustration. He thought he was just venting his anger, and didn't expect the other party to make any constructive suggestions.
Come out, but who would have known that they really said it, saying:
If you don't have these data to protect you, they will definitely blacken you even more. They will say that you can't get data and records, and you can't stand alone.
Westbrook felt the same way about this. He nodded: "But it's not good to just brush data and be called a data brush." Tang Qian directly gave him a heavy blow to his heart that was similar to enlightenment.
Said: "Statistics brusher? Isn't that what they call me? Jordan, James, Kobe, any of them will say this before they win the championship. What should I do with them?"
"They are the kind of people who will keep comparing themselves to each other unless you slap them in the face with a championship."
"Haha~ it's hot~ you said it vividly~ but the problem is that it always makes me feel unhappy when being said like that, isn't it you?"
"Yeah, that's why... we have to come up with more shocking data to make these bastards angry to death."
"Wouldn't that further confirm the title of data brusher?" Westbrook asked.
"Then what can we do?" Tang Qian said: "Since you can't win the championship yet, then you have to let the data speak for itself. Look at what KING has done. At least if you have achieved it to the extreme, the outside world will be more tolerant of you. The data protection method is also
That’s what it means.”
"Then how should I improve? I am already the scoring champion now." Westbrook said distressedly.
Tang Qian didn't know that what he said invisibly as a joke would make the guy in front of him do the scariest thing in NBA history in the future. The strongest stat brusher, before he led the team to win the championship, no one else
You can take away this "Medal of Honor" again.
"How to brush? Since 28+ is not enough for the scoring champion, then 30+. If 30+ is not enough, then 32+33+34+ or 35+. The more, the better. If the data is the best, people will cheer and praise you.
If it really doesn't work, why don't you just be like that Cincinnati Royals star and average a triple-double that is groundbreaking and jaw-dropping? Anyway, if you can't make it to the playoffs, you might as well go big and make a special one.
This will save you from being labeled as a data brusher in vain, right?"
That's what Tang Qian said. He thought that was what the other party heard, but who knew that this guy suddenly slapped his thigh, and then his whole eyes lit up like light bulbs and said, "Yeah, I can't go in vain.
Being labeled as a data brusher, isn’t it? You have to do something. This is good, this is good, this is good.”
Tang Qian didn't even know what he meant by "which one is better", but he looked at the environment in the locker room, and then at Russell Westbrook, who he had a fairly good conversation with. Suddenly, a sudden thought came to his mind.
He said excitedly: "Hey Russell~ How about I help you get an AMVP?"
"How? Or? It's not my turn this time anyway."
Westbrook was stunned for a moment.
He felt that the Oriental center in front of him had extraordinary leaps of thinking.
PS: The first update is here, and there is still a big chapter~Continue writing~Never break your promise~