you are all star

Chapter 137 They won the championship

Although Neil finally kept his promise and abstained from letting Derby participate in the National Youth Basketball Tournament, Derby still felt in his heart that he owed Neil a favor, but he had no choice. This might be his only chance at a top ten basketball school in the country. , and judging from the few months he has been with Neil, Neil is a very sincere person, and he will definitely do what he believes, so if he does not go, Neil will not go, and it is not a waste A great opportunity was lost.

Therefore, in the end, he chose to keep this brotherhood in his heart forever, and regard Neil's fulfillment as a force of heroic struggle, striving to live up to his dream and not to waste his brother's fulfillment.

On the day of the school’s winter vacation, Derby was still worried that Neil would be sad because he could not go to the national youth basketball game. He felt very sorry and complained about his selflessness, so Derby came to find Neal. Tell Neil he's leaving.

When he came to find Neil, Lavender was also there, Derby greeted them, and then, as Neil reminded him before, Lavender must not know that he forfeited the place to participate in the competition.

Derby also understood that he probably had something to hide, so he called Neil aside, stared at Neil with a smile, and whispered, "Neil, I'm leaving! I came here to tell you."

"Come on! I'm really glad that you can come and tell me."

"By the way, you won't see me go, feel very sorry, and even complain about yourself?"

"Brother, what are you talking about, it's great that I have such a long winter break, and you have to compete in such cold weather."

"That's good, don't worry, no matter how difficult it is, I will try my best this time to fight for my life and dreams, because I really want to go to the top ten basketball schools in the country."

"Then come on, try to cooperate with your teammates. I went to New York once in the third year of junior high school."

"Wow... what did you say? Have you been to New York?" Derby asked excitedly after hearing this.

Neil nodded and said, "That's right, I've been there. After I've been there, I don't want to stay in this small city of Alexandria anymore."

"What was the result of the final match?"

"It ended in failure, because we couldn't play team basketball. This is the root cause of our loss. Also, many teammates have never participated in such a large-scale game, and they trembled when they went on the court."

"Hey...that's really a pity!"

"In fact, it's nothing. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely have a chance. After all, the national youth basketball competition is so high-level, and the participating teams come from various cities and states. The competition is huge. It is impossible to say that you can win the championship in the first year of participation. Get the gold medal."

"Brother, I'm sorry! Because of me, I let you miss another chance to exercise!" After hearing this, Derby said a little ashamed and deeply apologetic.

"Don't say that, you know, I haven't reached the height yet, and I was abused by my opponent when I went there, why don't I let you have this opportunity, you go and play hard, maybe you will win the championship, because I still know it, There is still a big gap between high school students and junior high school students, including skills, IQ, and height."

"Well...thanks, brother! I wish you a happy winter vacation and a merry Christmas in two or three weeks. I'm going to pack up and go!"

"You too, brother! When you have a game, I will watch your game live." Neil patted Derby on the shoulder very trustingly, pursed his lips, and said with a smile.

Derby nodded, patted Neil on the shoulder, smiled, turned around and left, while Neil and Lavender waved goodbye: "Neil, see you next term, Lavender, good luck!"

"See you next term in Derby, good luck!"

Neil watched Derby's back for a while, and then helped Lavender pack his luggage. After sending Lavender to the car, Neil also packed his luggage, with his back full of schoolbags, and brought his father to buy him The basketball and the pair of NIKE high-top toe-protecting shoes that were still intact, they took a ride home.

When Neil returned to the slums, he had another father who was like a good teacher and helpful friend. In addition to arranging Neil to read some books during the day, he let him go to the slum courts to practice alone, because his father and mother had to raise money desperately, and his tuition fees for next year would have to be paid again. 16000 US dollars, therefore, I have no time to accompany him during the day, and can only accompany him to go to the slum court to play basketball and play ball at night.

In addition to stipulating the above, he was also asked to watch classic basketball videos of various basketball stars over and over again, and specially spent tens of dollars to buy him a new game console, so that when he was tired, he could not sleep. , Also let him play several games related to basketball, so that he can exercise his intelligence and let his tired body get a rest.

Neil also listens to his father very much. In addition to completing the tasks assigned by his father, he occasionally turns on the TV to watch the live broadcast of Derby's participation in the National Youth Basketball Competition. Sometimes he will watch Derby's difficult goals one by one. He jumped up, and when he watched Derby's performance in the National Youth Basketball Competition, he averaged close to a triple-double, which was not at all like the Derby he knew before. He was directly invincible and unstoppable. There are rankings for each group. When Neil saw that the Alexandria City High School Group ranked first and hadn't lost a game, he was extremely happy.

On the first day of Christmas, there was another derby game. The competition may become more intense as the game comes to an end. In this game, the Derby led the Alexandria high school group and lost to the Texas high school group, but it still ranked first. The game ended Finally, Derby's words inspired Neil and left a deep impression on him.

Derby faced the camera, clenched his fists and raised his hands, saying loudly: "Thank you, God! You gave me and my brother such a good gift as Christmas is approaching. I will deeply remember this failure. .”

After hearing this, Neil was very touched, as if he knew that I was in this game. Even though he had told him before, he couldn't guarantee that I would watch every game.

However, seeing him accepting defeat with such optimism and not giving up on himself, Neil was really happy for him. Neil said silently: "Brother, after Christmas, it will be the semi-finals. I hope you will remember this defeat. Also bear in mind, come on!"

This year's Christmas, Neil was touched a lot. Both his father and mother prepared birthday gifts for him, and his brother Derby also gave him such a precious, different, and forever remembered gift.

At noon on the ninth day after Christmas, this day is very exciting and exciting for Neil and Derby. Neil did not turn on the TV all morning. After turning on the TV, there is the sports channel, and the national youth basketball game is being broadcast live The final of the high school group, and the game is over, the score is 68:66, the Alexandria high school group narrowly beat the New York high school group by 2 points, won the championship of this national youth basketball game, and Derby was elected as the most valuable player of this national youth basketball game , averaging 18 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists per game.

When Neil watched this scene, he jumped up and down on the sofa three times, with an extremely happy smile on his face, he was so excited that he clasped his hands tightly and said, "Yeah...they won the championship!"

Just as Neil was still in the happy and excited atmosphere, Neil caught a glimpse of a reporter walking towards the Derby who was celebrating with his teammates and the coach.

Neil saw it, and immediately put away his excitement, sat down and listened carefully to what the reporter wanted to ask, and at the same time, what Derby wanted to answer.

"Hello, Derby!"

"Hello there!"

"Derby, may I ask, you didn't win the championship in the last National Youth Basketball Tournament, but you did it this time, and you also won the Most Valuable Player of this National Youth Basketball Tournament. What have you done in the past year? What, can you share it with us?"

"Actually, I didn't do anything, it's just that my physical fitness and football skills have improved!"

"OK!"

"On the first day of Christmas, when you lost the only game of this National Youth Basketball Tournament, the words we all said to you are still fresh in my memory. Excuse me, who do you mean by the brother?"

"He is my brother in the first year of high school. The judges and teachers of the sports committee originally selected him this time, but he abstained and gave me this spot."

"Wow... There is such a good brother! Can we know his name?"

"His name is Neil."

"Oh... I see, the reason why you ushered in a big explosion has something to do with your brother, right?"

"Yes, he fulfilled me, so I can't waste this rare opportunity!"

"Now that you have won the championship and are the MVP of this National Youth Basketball Competition, what do you want to say to him? Maybe he is also witnessing the exciting and thrilling moment in front of the TV."

"Brother, thank you! Before graduation, I did it! I believe you can do it too. We agreed that we will play together in college two years later." Derby said to the camera sincerely and unambiguously, Moist eyes revealed touch and sincerity.

When Neil watched this scene, tears rolled down his face, he clenched his fists tightly, and stared at Derby on the screen. Regardless of whether Derby could hear him or not, he still responded sincerely: "Brother, I will try my best!"

(End of this chapter)