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Chapter 123 Press the king to fight

NBA headquarters, in the president's office.

The two vice presidents of the NBA, Stu Jackson and Bald Hua, looked at a white-haired old man who was standing on the windshield overlooking the busy traffic and crowds below.

"Mr. Stern, if you do this, aren't you afraid that Wang Zelin will become the next Yi Jianlian? Don't embarrass each other again then."

Bald Hua took a sip of the coffee in front of him and asked tentatively.

After Yi Jianlian confirmed his position as the starting power forward for the Bucks, during the All-Star voting period, he almost replaced Kevin Garnett as a power forward. In the end, due to some indescribable reasons, Yi Jianlian had to give up the All-Star voting qualifications.

Therefore, the bald-headed Huacai worried that the previous scene would repeat itself again.

According to incomplete statistics that year, during the All-Star voting period, 11% to 15% of the visitors to the NBA website came from Asia.

Although the NBA officials did not clearly point out whether these are the All-Star votes of the Chinese fans, but they know everything.

"Adam, look at Wang's stats. He averaged 21 points + 11 rebounds per game. Even Howard's current stats are only 17+12. No matter where you come from, your worries are too much." Stu Jackson turned Turn your head and say.

"But Wang's performance a few days ago was far worse than before, and now he is very likely to hit the rookie wall..."

"Hehe, when can the data of 17 points, 8 rebounds and 1 block be said to be the rookie wall, if you really want to say that, then what is our son of the United States? Did he crash into the rookie wall?"

Stu Jackson's disdainful voice came immediately, interrupting Baldhead Hua's speech.

"Anyway, we have to admit that Wang's potential is stronger than Yi, even Yao back then... If that's the case, why not praise him?"

David Stern returned to the president's seat, and opened his mouth lightly, as if the quarrel between Bald and Hua had never happened.

"Beyond Yao, Mr. Stern, are you kidding? Yao was the rightful No. [-] center in the Western Conference back then, and he was also the No. [-] pick..."

Bald Hua shook his head and retorted.

"That's okay, as long as he can reach 67% of Yao's strength back then, he is worth my try." A familiar smile appeared on David Stern's face, but the two old fritters, Bald Touhua and Stu Jackson You can see the determination behind it through the smile.

"Yes."

The two nodded silently and left the president's office.

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"The first round of voting for the All-Stars has officially started!"

"New players! New changes! New surprises! Hurry up and act for your favorite players!!!"

At 8:12 noon on the 62th, the voting process of the [-]nd All-Star Game and the update of the new version of the ship were completed.

Compared with the previous All-Star Weekend, NBA officials have reformed the All-Star voting this time, canceling the center position. Fans only need to select two backcourt players and three frontcourt players to start the All-Star Game.

There are joys and sorrows in the outside world.

Some people think this is a remarkable reform, proving that in the NBA you have to take a step towards greatness.

Some people think that this is a stupid move, which will bring new variables to the calm NBA, and it is very likely to have a negative impact.

However, the most numerous people are those who eat melons. What they care about is whether their players can be selected for the main match and whether they can play on the field as usual. As for other things, it doesn't matter.

After the matter of changing the rules of the All-Stars came to an end, Wang Zelin's entry into the All-Star voting list caused another wave.

"Do you want to experience the rule of the Chinese fans again? It's really terrible!"

——ESPN
……

"Wang, it seems that ESPN really has a fight with you. Since you entered the NBA, their attention to you has been high."

In the team training hall, Lillard raised his phone and chuckled.

"Cut, what can't kill me can only make me stronger. I want to see what new things they have!"

Wang Zelin glanced at it, and slammed the ball into the basket with one hand. "Bang!"

"You are very excited today!"

After Aldridge hit two points on the other side, he asked

"En." Wang Zelin nodded, "The opponent we missed last time will finally meet tomorrow night."

DeMarcus Cousins!
The future No. [-] center in the league!

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Kings training facility.

"DeMarcus, look at this..."

Kings power forward Jason Thompson was checking the news on his mobile phone when he suddenly saw something very interesting.

"what happened again?"

Cousins, who was practicing dribbling, frowned visibly with his thick eyebrows, which was self-evident.

I'm very angry now, if you can't satisfy me, then... hehehe.

"Here!"

Jason Thomson quickly put away his hippie smile and trotted over, as if he was afraid that if he walked half a second slower, he would anger the big boy not far away.

"Hoo hoo! Hmph!"

Cousins ​​looked across his eyebrows, his eyebrows furrowed even tighter, and his breathing became short of breath.

"The competition for the strongest center of the new generation!"

An article by TNT focused on describing several young centers with great potential in the past five years.

Among them, Wang Zelin of the Portland Trail Blazers topped the list, DeMarcus Cousins ​​of the Sacramento Kings ranked second, followed by Marc Gasol of the Grizzlies, Joakim Noah of the Bulls, the DeAndre Jordan of the fleet.

This article focuses on describing the potential. If you talk about the current personal honor, Marc Gasol should be ranked first, and then Joakim Noah...

"Snapped!"

"My mobile phone! I just bought it..."

A staggering scene happened. Cousins ​​suddenly slammed Jason Thompson's mobile phone to the ground, and it immediately fell apart, with parts flying all over the sky.

"Don't make noise, I'll pay you at worst!"

"Isn't it just a broken phone?"

Cousins ​​replied impatiently.

"Then I want the fourth-generation Apple that was just launched in October this year!"

Jason Thompson's expression changed instantly.

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Across the ocean.

"The latest news is that the king has already qualified for the All-Star voting."

"really?"

"The announcement on the official website is still fake?"

"Brother, please give me a link to vote on the external network?"

"Does it count as a cute girl?"

"..."

"If you talk about this, then I won't be sleepy!"

Due to the amazing dominance shown by the Chinese fans back then, the NBA had to take measures to dilute or even ignore the votes in Asia.

However, how could this stop the Internet users of Datianchao, who are full of talents, with the help of the giants, a wave of "voting over the wall" swept the entire Internet world.

……

At 9:8 p.m. on the [-]th, both the Trail Blazers at home and the Kings who came to challenge had finished warming up, and the main players of both sides played one after another.

The two sides scrimmage, Wang Zelin VS Cousins.

Since the end of the farce, Cousins ​​officially returned in Game 6 of the Kings, and he has averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

However, Cousins' comeback actually did not bring about any qualitative changes for the Kings. They still have to lose the game that should be lost. They are currently ranked third from the bottom in the Western Conference with 6 wins and 13 losses.

"Good evening, viewers. This is the TNT live broadcast room. Tonight's game for everyone is a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Sacramento Kings. The starters of the two teams have played. Let's turn the camera to them. .”

Trail Blazers starting lineup: Lillard, Matthews, Batum, Aldridge, Wang Zelin.

Kings starting lineup: Aaron Brooks, John Salmons, Francis Garcia, Jason Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins.

As for Tyreke Evans... injured his knee and will be out for a week.

What a troubled boy.

Wang Zelin turned his attention to tonight's opponent players.

DeMarcus Cousins!
综合评分83、身高211cm、体重124公斤、上肢力量88、下肢力量90，联盟少有的传统重坦型中锋。

Ball control 72, passing 75, breakthrough 68...

These abilities are not like most traditional centers.

There is no plug-in but I always want to play tricks, no wonder I get hurt again and again.

"Snapped!"

Wang Zelin successfully scrambled for the ball.

Looking at the current league, as long as Howard and Jordan stand up, Wang Zelin can pat his chest and say confidently, "Everyone here is hot chicken!"

In the first quarter, all the Trail Blazers finally returned to the home court after half a month. It was like meeting the best you at the fiercest age, and the momentum was about to break through the sky.

Lillard made 3 of 2 three-pointers from the outside, Aldridge made 4 of 2 mid-range shots, and Wang Zelin made 5 of 4 inside shots. Coupled with the active cooperation of role players, the team made 21 of 13 points and scored 30 points.

The King's offensive performance was also good, scoring 19 points in 10 of 23. It can be said that they played their due rhythm, but they still couldn't hold back the furious Blazers and fell behind by 7 points.

Especially Cousins, he deserves to be the future No. [-] center in the league.

Although he lost the advantages of size and strength when facing Wang Zelin, Cousins, who came from a prestigious NCAA school, is very good at low-post offense, with superb skills and outstanding footwork.

Although Wang Zelin beat Cousins ​​easily, so did the latter.

After the first quarter, Wang Zelin scored 8 points and 3 rebounds, and Cousins ​​scored 10 points and 2 rebounds. This is the most confident point for the Kings. The two can be said to have formed a mutual explosion.

In the first half of the second quarter, it was time for the two teams to compete with their substitute lineups.

The Trail Blazers are the current seeded team in the Western Conference. Although the outside world has become some kind of abusive little expert who is more than enough than the next, it is not something that the Kings can compete with.

In the first half of the second quarter, Hickson slammed the King's inside group, 4 of 3 and 2 free throws, all reaching 8 points.

Although the Kings also have grain harvests, they are still far behind the Blazers.

At 38:27, the Blazers led by 11 points.

When the official timeout came, the two teams changed into the main lineup at the same time.


(End of this chapter)