I just want to lie down and win

Chapter 114 Kill chickens and monkeys to establish prestige, all-star weekend rookie training camp! (4000)

Civilian teams were unable to succeed before because they lacked superstars who could put the ball into the basket at critical moments.

Taking a step back, the team is too average. Once the critical moment enters a stalemate, everyone wants to hit the ball into the basket.

There is only one basketball. At critical moments, the players who get the ball are often outside players first, and the shooting percentage of outside players is lower than that of inside players.

If it is a team with outside superstars, the situation is different.

Even if the outside shooting percentage is low, the superstar is more likely to make a lore, or tie the game and drag the game into overtime.

At present, the Pistons' inside line is stronger than the outside line, but the ball is transmitted from the outside line to the inside line.

Both Billups and Hamilton felt that they could play and had good shots, but they couldn't make the ball and couldn't help the team win.

At this time, Huo Song is the Pistons' second-in-command, and the team's offensive core will naturally be unhappy.

Usually, when attacking and chasing points, other players can take shots, but at the critical moment, he is only one or two points away, and he is on the court. Why should he take the initiative to shoot that kind of heroic ball?

Give him the ball, even if the game is lost, the fans will not have regrets, right?

Huo Song thinks so, and maybe Hamilton and Billups think so too.

Huo Song felt that because he played as a substitute for a while, his teammates had forgotten his position in the team and his importance.

So, after returning to the locker room, Huo Song took the initiative to talk to Hamilton and Billups about this matter.

"Huo Song, I know you are great, but the opportunity has already appeared, as a shooter, it is impossible for me not to shoot!

I also want to help the team win the game, but just miss it!

Even Michael Jordan can't score the game-winning shot every time. "

In the face of Huo Song's attack, Hamilton also had plausible words.

Hamilton is the one who has really fought shoulder to shoulder with Jordan. Jordan has shot more than one lore in front of Hamilton.

In fact, however, there were more game-winning shots that were missed.

It made Hamilton wish he could take those shots, put those damn balls in the basket, and enjoy the applause and praise from the audience.

Losing the game, Hamilton is also very annoying.

Came to the locker room feeling unhappy, Hamilton didn't want to continue listening to Huo Song's nagging.

Obviously Larry Brown has criticized him, but Hamilton doesn't think he did anything wrong.

As a shooter, don't you even have the confidence to shoot at critical moments?

"I came to the NBA to shoot this kind of ball! I want to be an All-Star!"

Everyone who enters the NBA has his purpose and ambition.

"Richard, I know you're not in a good mood to lose, but don't forget, it's a crucial moment.

I am the core of the team's offense, and my offensive efficiency is the highest in the fourth quarter.

We all have the ability to help the team win, but the score is already behind, you should believe me more.

Just like before, you lure the defense with your shot threat, pass the ball to me, I make the ball, and we enjoy the win together! "

Huo Song stood up and responded strongly to Hamilton.

The atmosphere in the locker room is as if gunpowder has been buried here, and someone is ready to light it.

Faced with this situation, the vast majority of bench players also stood up from their seats, and everyone wanted to avoid possible conflicts that might occur next.

But the only ones who really persuaded the fight were the starting players and veterans like Hunter.

"It's not appropriate for me to speak up at this time, I know.

But I still want to say that the alliance targeted me, and I hurt everyone.

If it weren't for the referee's black whistle, we would have easily won many goals.

Today I lost a game that shouldn't be lost, and the biggest responsibility is on me. "

At this time, Rasheed Wallace stood up and took the responsibility, hoping that Huo Song and Hamilton would each take a step back, and this matter would be over.

But Big Ben said: "We all know where the problem is, it's not Rasheed.

What the alliance does is the alliance's business!

There is no way to win the game, because we are not strong enough. "

Big Ben's words add fuel to the fire.

Billups and Hamilton missed key shots one after another. Huo Song had the ability to win the game, but he didn't receive a pass from his teammates.

Considering that Big Ben has always supported Huo Song's position, Hamilton and Billups will inevitably think so.

Billups originally felt that his lips were dead and his teeth were cold. If Huo Song was aggressive again, Billups would support Hamilton.

But when Big Ben, the head of the team, spoke, the two of them immediately fell silent.

The trade deadline hadn't come yet, Huo Song and Da Ben spoke together, plus the head coach Larry Brown who had long wanted to trade the All-Star guard, maybe in a few days, they would pack up and leave.

However, at this time, Daben said again: "Is our strength really not enough?
Not really!We are the No. [-] team in the East!
So, where did you lose in today's game?
It's a back-to-back game and our bodies aren't at their best. "

Big Ben will blame the reason for the loss to the back-to-back schedule, so that everyone will have a step down.

But Huo Song was obviously still angry, and emphasized: "Until I took the last shot and threw the ball into the basket, we have a chance to win the game."

Huo Song was actually young and vigorous, and wanted to put on the prestige of the team's second-in-command in the locker room, but Hamilton refused to accept it, which made Huo Song feel offended.

Hamilton didn't speak softly, and the scene froze like this.

Billups stood up to comfort Huo Song: "Yes, my fault, I should have given you the ball, I played too hastily.

Okay, okay, the game has been lost.

We can only strive to win the next game. "

"It's fine if you know you're wrong, organize the team to attack your mission, I won't interfere with you.

But you have to recognize who is more sure of putting the ball in the basket.

I'm not targeting your shot count, I'm just trying to tell you.

Sometimes your shots are too wasted!
You shouldn't be throwing that kind of shot now!
You should know what I'm talking about! "

Huo Song turned his gun on Billups again. Billups put on a speechless expression, then obediently returned to his seat and sat down.

The atmosphere in the locker room became even worse, but Huo Song successfully re-established the status of the team with the help of Hamilton and Billup Sliver.

In the case that Daben didn't care about Huo Song's actions, although there were some conflicts within the Pistons, the internal opinions became more unified.

Then came the All-Star break, and the Pistons players had nearly a week to digest what happened in the locker room tonight.

Huo Song also let go of the team's problems, and turned to planning how to play brother basketball.

"Hawthorn, you are already the starting center of the Eastern Conference All-Stars, you shouldn't compete with me for the MVP of the Rookie Challenge, right?"

"That's not sure? What if I perform too well? We must win the second grade, right?"

"Hawthorn, what about the brothers you promised? You can't tell the truth, can you? How hard is it to beat the second grade! We are the most talented class in recent years, and we will definitely win."

"Okay, see you at the Staples Center in two days! Let's discuss it then!"

Huo Song explained to James first, expressing in advance that he would grab the Rookie Challenge MVP.

As for whether James thinks that Huo Song is joking or really has this idea, that's another story.

The head coach of the Eastern Conference of this All-Star Game is Larry Brown, and the head coach of the rookie challenge first-year team is Larry Brown's brother-Herb Brown.

Herb Brown had some conflicts with Huo Song, but that was old history.

As Larry Brown relied more and more on Huo Song, Herb Brown also loved Huo Song and loved Huo Song a lot.

Sometimes, Herb Brown would find time to show Huo Song videos on his mobile phone, most of which were game videos of other teams, and there were also tactical analysis and explanations edited by the Pistons coaching staff.

In other words, Herb Brown has a very good relationship with Huo Song now.

Even if James wants to take the lead in the Rookie Challenge, he will not be able to threaten Huo Song's status and interests in the Rookie Challenge.

Huo Song just finished talking to James, and then dialed another number.

"Dwyane should have finished the game, right?"

"Haha, good brother, you know I'm doing very well, so you made a special call?"

Wade on the other end of the phone smiled wantonly.

Huo Song knew that the Heat had a game against the Magic today, and like the Pistons, they played back-to-back.

However, Huo Song didn't know that under the leadership of Wade, the Heat defeated the Magic led by McGrady by a large score.

Well, it is normal for the Magic to lose, but Wade played against McGrady and suppressed McGrady abruptly, which is very rare.

McGrady will basically never lose against guard stars, whether it is against Kobe or Iverson.

When the Magic loses the game, usually the Magic loses, but McGrady does not lose.

But in today's game, Wade made 16 of 10 shots and 9 of 7 free throws. He scored 27 points without a three-pointer, and his efficiency was scary.

On the other hand, McGrady made three three-pointers until the fourth quarter, but none of them scored.

At the end of the game, McGrady made 25 of 10 shots, 6 of 4 free throws, and hit all 5 three-pointers, scoring 24 points.

It was Tracy McGrady's shooting rate of only 40%, and the repeated strikes at critical moments in the fourth quarter, which made the Magic regretfully defeated.

Wade took 5 shots in the fourth quarter and scored 9 points efficiently, which also became a crucial factor for the Heat to beat the Magic.

Since Wade received Huo Song's guidance, he has become stronger and stronger, and his game has become smoother and smoother.

It is also very rare to be able to stand in front of McGrady and defeat McGrady and the Magic by himself.

If Wade, who just finished the game, is so excited and wants to call and chat with his brothers, Huo Song will take the initiative to come to his door.

What behavior is this?send Jiang?

Well, Huo Song's timely rain made Wade even more comfortable.

And Huo Song also took advantage of the situation: "Dwyane, you are in such a good state recently, you won't compete with me for the MVP of the Rookie Challenge!"

"What grabbing the MVP of the Rookie Challenge? Isn't that specially set up for me?

Hawthorn, did no one tell you?That'smine!
You just need to be responsible for watching my performance up close!

If you really want to, I can show you when the time comes. "

Wade said arrogantly.

"Okay, then I will snatch the Rookie Challenge MVP, so don't cry!"

Wade is crazy, Huo Song is not cowardly, they all have ideas, so let's rely on our ability!

"The coaches are all mine, why do you fight with me, Ah Wei?"

Huo Song said that in a few days, the arrogant Wade must know what it means for young people not to talk about martial arts!

Time soon came to February 2, the first day of the All-Star Weekend.

Huo Song has already arrived in Los Angeles, and by the way, spent the night in a small hotel near Kat Dennings' home.

The Rookie Challenge will start tomorrow. Although Huo Song doesn't have a competition today, he has an event to participate in—the rookie training camp.

As early as 30 or [-] years ago, David Stern wanted to reverse the stereotypes brought by blacks to Americans, and wanted to make NBA players into the American middle class as much as possible and become a positive image of the United States.

In order to achieve this goal, every year on the All-Star Weekend, the rookies of that year must participate in the rookie professional courses organized and held by the league before the Rookie Challenge.

In professional classes, league officials will teach rookies how to deal with the media, how to deal with sudden spotlights, and also tell rookies how to manage money, how to choose an agent, and how to get along with team veterans.

Back then, Iverson and Kobe also came here in this way, but they didn't seem to have learned much experience from the rookie training camp.

Having said that, I have to admire Kobe's acting skills.

In order to decipher the content of the rookie training camp, ESPN specially invited Kobe to appear in an advertisement.

The content is roughly like this.

Trainer: "Say you are the boss."

Kobe said tentatively, "I'm the boss."

The trainer was speechless, and emphasized: "Speak louder, I am the boss! (Roaring)"

Another trainer: "If you were to play against Jordan in the next game, what would you say to him?"

Kobe: "Have a good game, Mr. Michael."

Trainer: "No, no, no, you should say to Jordan: 'I will teach you a good lesson, and I will blow you up here!'"

"That's the only way the spotlight will be on you, you'll be popular, you'll make money. (rant)"

In fact, Kobe, in his first All-Star Game, did try to do just that...

Closer to home, Huo Song arrived at the rookie training camp relatively early, so he found a seat in the front row in advance.

And also reserved positions for James and Wade, and left a few more vacancies to prevent them from bringing other rookies from the team.

"Hawthorn, are you here so early?" Wade came in first with a backpack on his back.

"Come, come, sit here, and study hard together later." Huo Song stood up and greeted Wade, asking Wade to come along.

As soon as Wade came over, he sat down on the table and looked down at Huo Song.

"It's just to punch a card, so what are you serious about?"

Huo Song didn't take it seriously, and despised Wade's short-sightedness: "A small character like you is indeed here to check in.

But I am the starting center of the Eastern All-Stars!It is necessary for me to study hard here and deal with the media and spotlights that follow.

I need to learn how to manage money better, how to start a company, and how to be a big boss!

You just need to deposit your money in the bank, or invest with me, and I will take care of you. "

"Uh...well, Hawthorn...brother, do you have a pen and paper?" Wade scratched his head, then asked Huo Song embarrassingly.

Huo Song thought for a while, and tried to say: "Aren't you a scumbag? Your academic performance is so poor that you can't even play in freshman year."

"Then I was admitted to university anyway, and I can always write.

Besides, no matter how poor my academic performance is, I still went to university for one year longer than you!
Are you worthy of questioning my ability? "

Wade responded forcefully, but Huo Song said, "Are you begging for help?"

"Brother, aren't we brothers? It's a big deal, I'll remember the main points, and I'll borrow it for you to read, so that you can concentrate on listening instead of half-heartedly studying."

Wade kept his head low, and expressed his willingness to take the initiative to help Huo Song.

It was at this time that James entered the rookie training camp with two younger brothers, one on the left and one on the right.

"Okay, LeBron is here! Huo Song, don't open your mouth, let me do it!" Wade excitedly took Huo Song's notebook and pen to find James Xiu to operate.

However, James has already prepared the corresponding stationery in his bag.

Wade: "Am I the only scumbag?"

(End of this chapter)