On the evening of March 5, Tang Qian received a "familiar yet unfamiliar" phone call.
The owner of this phone number is Zhou Zhiru.
"Why did you go abroad without saying a word?" the voice on the other end of the phone said slightly coldly.
"This is an opportunity for me to enter the highest hall of basketball, so I have no choice." Tang Qian was silent for a moment and replied. Of course he could tell who the owner of the voice was, and he was not stupid either. He knew the other person.
However, he was reborn not for the sake of the love between his children, so he had always adopted a lukewarm attitude towards Zhou Zhiru. He originally thought that when he came to the United States, she would gradually forget him, but things turned out to be
It seemed that it was not as simple as he imagined.
"Basketball, is that important to you?"
"It's very important." Tang Qian said without hesitation this time: "I am still alive in this life just for it."
"Is that why you have always been lukewarm to me? Have you always been indifferent to me?"
"I...whatever you think, we are tens of thousands of kilometers apart now and it is impossible to see each other again." Tang Qian didn't want to talk like this, but he felt that instead of hanging a girl, it would be better to cut through the mess quickly and let her completely
To forget oneself.
This is the best way to treat her.
"Oh, now that you have become a big star, you don't want to meet me? Tang Qian, you really can do it!"
"That's not it... Well, Zhou Zhiru, you are a good girl, but now I only have basketball in my heart, so..." Before Tang Qian could finish speaking, the other party said on the phone: "So you are afraid that I will hinder you? Afraid?
Do I influence you? If you don’t accept my feelings, I don’t care, but you went to the United States without saying a word, do you still regard me as your friend?”
"I, I'm sorry, I did something wrong. I apologize to you, but I was born to play basketball all my life, so..."
"You don't need to say more. I know your ambition. I've known it since the first day I met you in high school." The other end of the phone interrupted Tang Qian again: "I have applied to go to the University of California, Los Angeles.
Remember to pick me up at the airport on the 8th, I know you won't have a game that day."
Dudu~
After saying that, Zhou Zhiru hung up the phone.
Is he coming to Los Angeles to study?
Why?
Tang Qian always felt that something had changed in Zhou Zhiru, but he didn't know exactly what it was.
Tang Qian later tried to call Zhou Zhiru several times, but the message on the phone was that the user had turned off his phone.
There was no other way, so Tang Qian could only make a note on his mobile phone in case he forgot about it that day.
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After the fierce battle in the last game, Tang Qian's ability has increased a lot. Not only has the defensive crystal brick broken through from five to six, but what makes him even more happy is that the blocking crystal brick that has been stuck on the edge has also broken through.
Half a piece. Yes, you read that right, it’s half a piece. Maybe it’s because “Different Space” determined that Zhang Dashuai’s peak shot blocking is too strong, or maybe it’s for other reasons. In short, half a piece has been solidified, which can be considered a big growth.
.
Although this situation has occurred for the first time since Tang Qian had a "different space".
But this does not affect his good mood.
After completing the task of the mission card, Tang Qian obtained a bronze agility card. The effect is that within 12 minutes, the user's physical agility increases by 20% and can be used on anyone. In addition, due to the defensive crystal brick
After being promoted to qualified, "Different Space" also presented a bronze defense card to Tang Qian. The effect is as follows. Within 7 minutes, the user's defense ability is increased by 20%, and it can be used against anyone.
It is said that big risks bring big rewards, and now it seems that it is true. Tang Qian was so happy that he gained so much in one game.
In this way, it will be easier for him to gain a foothold in the Lakers.
In the game against the Pistons on March 6, the Lakers were careless. Kobe's physical discomfort directly affected his competitive state. Compared with his perfect performance in the previous game, this game was much bleaker. 26 times
He only hit 8 shots, including only 2 of 9 three-pointers. Even if he scored 7 rebounds and 7 assists at the same time, he could not save the Lakers from losing. Of course, the opponent's outburst also had
For some reason, Rodney Stuckey, who has only averaged 14+ points per game this season, went on a rampage tonight. He had one of the strongest games of his career against Kobe Bryant, making 13 of 20 shots and scoring 65.
% shooting and scored 34 points! With Tayshaun Prince's entangled defense, the Pistons unexpectedly defeated the Lakers by 3 points and won their 13th victory of the season.
After the last game, Mike Brown gave Tang Qian significantly more playing time. Within 15 minutes, he scored 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 points. Although it was not in the same state as the Heat in the previous game.
Than, but it was enough to leave a good impression on Mike Brown. Tang Qian himself was also satisfied with this data. After all, he was satisfied to achieve this level without using ability cards.
However, compared to Tang Qian, Troy Murphy's role has been weakened a lot. His playing time of less than 6 minutes shows everything. This is the norm in competitive sports. The strong will go up and the weak will go down. If Tang Qian
If his performance continues for a few more games, Troy Murphy's fate will soon be sealed.
The Lakers' personnel liquidation is bound to happen before and after the All-Star break.
In this game, Tang Qian met Ben Wallace, the former rebounding king and 4-time DPOY winner. After playing against him several times, Tang Qian could only sigh in silence. Time is not forgiving.
Ben Wallace, who is nearly 38 years old, has completely degenerated. Otherwise, if he faced him head-on, he would lose his skin even if he did not die. But even so, Tang Qian did not take too much advantage, and the opponent had 6 rebounds.
1 block, not too much behind Tang Qian.
Tang Qian has always liked this player very much, so after the game, he asked him for an autograph.
But the real highlight of this game was not during the game, but after the game.
It was Andrew Bynum's words that stirred up the originally peaceful and ordinary situation.
"I think some people in the team take too many shots, which makes it difficult for the team to win!"
This seemingly ordinary sentence was widely reposted by major American sports websites.
"Andrew Bynum's attack! Alluding to Kobe Bryant???" ESPN's official website wrote.
"The Lakers are in internal strife? Andrew Bynum accuses someone of being a cancer! It's his fault that the team loses!" T.N.T's official website wrote.
"A new power transition in Los Angeles? The O.K drama of the year is repeated again?" Bleacher Report wrote.
"This is just a common saying and has no specific meaning." Seeing the rumors getting worse, the Lakers official had to stand up and refute the rumors.
However, in this world, there is little trust in the so-called official refutation of rumors, so the rumors that should spread are still spreading and have not been stopped.
The atmosphere within the Los Angeles Lakers is tense at this moment.
Kobe Bryant didn't say a word, sitting on the team's chartered flight. It was obvious that the atmosphere in the entire Lakers team was a bit tense when he didn't speak.
This is the flight path to Washington, where the Lakers take on the Wizards on the road in back-to-back games.
"Andrew, go over and apologize to Kobe, and this matter is in the past." Fisher, as the chairman of the players union, was the first to stand up and calm down the team's atmosphere.
Normal people would borrow the donkey from the slope and follow Fisher's words to go down. Unfortunately, he met the nunnery owner who was known as "Xi Sheng Chui". After hearing this, the nunnery owner asked, "Why should I do this?"
Apologize to him? Am I right? If he hadn’t been so independent in yesterday’s game, we wouldn’t have lost at all!”
"Okay, stop talking, Andrew!" Fisher saw that the other party still wanted B.B., and quickly stopped him and said.
"Derek, don't try to pretend to be a good person here. Didn't you think about what I said yesterday? I helped you speak out bravely, shouldn't you thank me?"
"Some people, if they are already old and beautiful, don't occupy the manhole and do nothing! If this continues, the team will only be ruined by you!" Kobe was too lazy to talk to Andrew Bynum, a fool.
After talking, when he heard this, he suddenly became angry and said directly in his seat: "Don't think that you will go to heaven after taking a 30+10. Without me to open up space and create opportunities for you, you think you can get
a bit?"
"It's better than you only scoring 22 points in 26 shots. You took more shots than you scored. It's really funny!" Anzhu is the kind of person who easily swells up after playing well in a game, so he stayed with the Lakers for 6 years~
It’s been 7 years and the sense of presence is still so low.
"Do you think you can solve everything by taking more shots?" Kobe said.
"Otherwise? My shooting percentage in the last game was as high as 72%! Unlike some people, it was only 30%!"
"Bryant, don't get angry with him. There is still a back-to-back game to be played today..." Fisher was about to break up the fight, but was intercepted by Kobe: "I know there is still a game to be played today, so
Woolen cloth?"
"Let him continue to behave like this?" Kobe said: "Don't forget, what is the Lakers' goal for the season? To win the championship! Derek, do you think there is such a disharmonious factor in the team?
Can Sai go further?"
"So Bryant, what are you going to do?" Derek Fisher asked.
"Doesn't he want the ball? Doesn't he want to increase his shooting rights? We all cooperate with him and give him a chance to play in singles tonight!"
"Are you telling the truth? Bryant???" Upon hearing this, the nunnery owner immediately said happily.
"Of course it's true, but..." Kobe's tone deepened and he said: "If you don't play well, then in the future, please be quiet in the team. Do you understand me???"
The nunnery owner didn't hear the second part of the sentence at all. He just rolled his eyes and laughed loudly: "Just watch it! Handing over power as soon as possible will be a great thing for you, me, and the Lakers."
"Paul, is Kobe really going to do this? Do he really want to feed Bynum a lot of balls?" Tang Qian sat next to the Spaniard and asked in a low voice.
"Sure." Pau Gasol said: "He is obviously a man of his word, isn't he?"
That night, the Lakers played against the Washington Wizards. The final score was 100-111. With an 11-point disadvantage, they won their second consecutive defeat of the season.
Kobe fulfilled his promise. He only took 8 shots in 40 minutes of the game, making 6 of 8 shots and 7 free throws. He scored 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, with a shooting percentage of 75%! And Andrew Bye.
What about Nahm? He made 9 goals in 31 shots, and his field goal percentage was only 29%. If it weren't for his good free throw shooting skills, making 9 of 9 free throws, he might not have scored 30 points in this game. But it was also because he spent too much on the offensive end.
With such energy, Anzhu’s rebound data in this game was only 6, while his blocks and assists data were both “zero”.
Fortunately, Gasol was still there inside, with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks. He was an all-rounder. Otherwise, it would not have been impossible for the Lakers to lose by 21 or 31 points, not to mention 11 points.
Tang Qian played 16 minutes in this game and got 7 rebounds, 1 block, 1 assist and 4 points. Although the block data is very average, he hindered and delayed the opponent's shots many times, but this is reflected in the basic data.
Just not coming out. As a comparison, Troy Murphy played 9 minutes, 0 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. His data was completely suppressed by Tang Qian.
Obviously, in Mike Brown's mind, Tang Qian's team status began to gradually improve.
To be honest, Andrew Bynum's offensive ability is still very good this season. Unfortunately, the person he is playing in isolation tonight is JaVale McGee. Who is JaVale McGee? He only has 11.9 points and 8.8 rebounds this season.
Can he just beat An Zhu who was selected into the All-Star starting lineup? The answer is maybe.
Why? Regardless of McKibben’s average of 2.5 blocks per game this season, his mindless defensive enthusiasm is exactly what Anzhu is afraid of after gaining weight. You will turn around and hit the hook? I will take off and block the shot. You will post up.
Half hook? I'll jump to block the shot. Are you going to hit the basket? I'll jump to block the shot. In a word, no matter what Bynum's shot is in the end, McGee has only one way to deal with it, and that is to jump to block the shot. What? What do you mean?
Don’t do fake moves? You did a lot of fake moves tonight, but you can’t stop him from jumping fast and having a strong desire to block shots! McGee is the kind of person who can keep jumping if you keep making fake moves.
, even though he is also a seven-foot man, his athletic ability is no weaker than that of an outside player. With his weight of 260 pounds, if it were not for his low golf IQ and rough offensive level, he would have the physical frame of an inside star. Average per game
He only has about 27 minutes of playing time, but he can block 2.5 shots. This level is definitely not for anyone. You must know that this season, "Warcraft" Howard averaged 38+ playing time per game, and only managed 2.1 blocks.
. Putting aside defensive ability, McGee's ability is one of the best in the field of shot blocking. Perhaps only Serge Ibaka can overpower him in the field of shot blocking.
What is pure physical talent in blocking shots? Just look at McGee's game and you will know. Tonight, he sent out a total of 7 blocks, and coincidentally, all of them were given to Andrew Bynum of the Lakers. This kind of psychological shadow
The damage must be tons.
The man who claims to have touched the top edge of a backboard once has an undoubted ability to block shots.
In addition, tonight's shot-blocking touch was good, so it was inevitable that the host would suffer.
At the press conference that night, Andrew Bynum was angrily absent, and Kobe Bryant did not go to the scene. Only Spaniard and Mike Brown were struggling to support these reporters' "long-term and short-term attacks."
Don't look at Tang Qian's statistics tonight, but he himself is quite satisfied. The reason is that on the offensive end, he made 2 of 2 shots and scored these 4 points with a 100% shooting rate.
It seems that I made the right choice. I will continue to watch more videos of Amare Stoudemire during the Suns.
PS: If Big McGee didn't have a problem with his golf IQ, and he had asthma and couldn't play for a long time, he should have been able to reach a higher level. Alas, it's a pity that he has such talent.
By the way, there is a video interview of McGee touching the upper edge of the backboard. If you are interested, you can search it yourself. Anyway, Xiao Zi personally believes that in terms of high touch, Warcraft is definitely not McGee's opponent.
This update is a supplementary update, and tonight’s regular update will be at midnight.