Chapter 67: Disputes in the Rookie Game, Conspiracies, Monsters and Demons

Kobe and O'Neal's tit-for-tat did not appear under the flashlights; this was just a private conversation.

Charles Barkley complained about Fan Xi passing the ball to Cousins: "Jack is buying people's hearts. Cousins looks silly and is easy to become his helper."

Once a person wears colored glasses, it is difficult to take them off, especially when it involves their own interests.

"Now it's two flash-in-the-pan players facing off."

Charles Barkley commented on Brandon Jennings launching an attack on Fan Xi.

Brandon Jennings is a genius high school student, but his body is thin, and he didn't choose to join the NCAA, but went to Europe to play for a year of professional basketball, which is not a smart option.

Although the NCAA exploits genius players, it does indeed allow genius players to grow quickly and master basketball logic that is more in line with the NBA.

Brandon Jennings has a natural hatred for Fan Xi, this up-and-coming junior. Combined with his own situation, he thinks that if he stayed in Los Angeles, he could also make better achievements than Fan Xi now.

This resentment supports wanting to beat Fan Xi.

He launched a fast offensive from the left.

His ball-handling breakthrough technique is solid, but his first step didn't pose any danger to Fan Xi. Fan Xi stepped back slightly to lock his offensive trend.

He changed direction again, already falling into Fan Xi's urn.

Fan Xi quickly entangled him.

Although Fan Xi's body is not thicker than Jennings', and his physical confrontation has no advantage. But Fan Xi's height, arm span, and agility made Jennings at a loss.

Jennings could only squeeze hard, and then shoot backward.

But at the moment he shot backward, Fan Xi jumped up suddenly, peak Kemp's explosive power plus peak Jordan's jumping power... slap!

At that time, he interfered with the ball Jennings shot, the arc of the ball became short, and it fell down at the free-throw line.

Wesley Johnson easily picked up the ball.

He broke through two steps with the ball, hesitated slightly, and passed the ball to Fan Xi.

Wesley Johnson and Fields are both blue-collar styles. Fields is a small forward with a strong rebounding sense, he relies heavily on teammates' assists, and he is often ignored in the team.

Wesley Johnson is a forward with very good talent, but his performance is very ordinary. He was the fourth pick in 2010, but his talent was not released at all. He couldn't find the rhythm of the NBA, and he also needed the help of teammates.

So, when Fan Xi said that as long as they appeared in the right position, he would pass the ball to them.

This sentence is very moving.

So, Wesley Johnson's reason defeated his jealousy in this moment, and he passed the ball to Fan Xi.

After previous games, he already knew very clearly whether John Wall was on the court or Blake Griffin was on the court. These two super rookies would definitely not pass the ball to themselves; they only cared about their own performance. On the contrary, Fan Xi is worth their trust.

Wesley Johnson's trust was soon rewarded.

Fan Xi quickly rushed to the front court. Brandon Jennings' defense was passed by him with a beautiful back spin at the free-throw line... when Taj Gibson rushed up, he passed the ball to Griffin. Griffin received the ball and took off again... Boom!

The dunk happened.

Griffin is a beast-style power forward who can jump with a little opportunity.

And Fan Xi gave him this opportunity.

The entire Staples Center was excited, and the fans cheered for this exciting dunk.

This is Wesley Johnson's first full applause in this game.

It is also the first time he has received such a loud welcome since entering the NBA.

He was extremely excited.

His throat let out a venting roar. As if to throw away the water-goods hat placed on his head by the media.

Afterward, he thanked Fan Xi for the pass with gratitude and high-fived Fan Xi.

"Fan Xi's offensive desire is not strong tonight."

The Chinese host Yu Jia said to the national audience on the other side of the ocean: "He handed over both single-knife opportunities on the court."

Sitting next to him is Zhang Zhidao. Zhang Zhidao was a national team second center before. He is a die-hard Lakers fan and likes Fan Xi without disguise.

"This is where Fan Xi is different from other rookies," Zhang Zhidao talked about the ball, and the words in his mouth were one set after another: "You see, John Wall and Griffin, these two went up and smashed, showing themselves, but the team is behind. Our Fan Xi has this consciousness, let the rich bring the poor, let the teammates participate, and work together to do big things. This is the wisdom of our Chinese people."

Speaking of this, the Chinese fans in front of the TV couldn't help but straighten their chests.

Yes, this kind of novice game, what's wrong with our Fan Xi being humble?

Look at Brandon Jennings, who is known as the next Iverson, how passive he is in front of Fan Xi.

China finally has a super perimeter player.

Fan Xi made Chinese fans straighten their waists and have the confidence to be proud.

The game continues.

Mike Budenholzer's face is getting uglier and uglier. He doesn't like Fan Xi, he doesn't want Fan Xi to shine, and he was forced to change Fan Xi. Even matched Fan Xi with a lineup that is completely unsuitable for Fan Xi's play.

However, something he didn't expect happened.

After Fan Xi went on the court, not only was he not restricted, but he also led this pure defensive lineup to take off.

Although Charles Barkley has been saying on TV that Fan Xi's passing is not high, Fan Xi indeed made the players integrate into one.

And through the tacit cooperation on the offensive end, he quickly became the core of this team, and he made this team establish interaction on the defensive end.

Monroe and Cousins both suppressed the paint.

Fan Xi, Wesley, and Fields moved on the periphery, and the 3-2 zone defense made the second-year team's offensive momentum stall. The problem of insufficient height in their paint was quickly highlighted.

Blair and Ibaka had no ability to complete autonomous offensive.

So, the second-year team had to force a shot on the periphery, and the rebound was easily eaten by the first-year team.

Fighting again, Fan Xi relied on his personal ability to break through the defense, forcing the second-year team to double-team, and then quickly passed the ball out... although the tactics were very simple.

But the second year is also a temporarily formed team, and their defense can't stand the toss.

Cousins, Monroe, Wesley, and Fields played happier and happier under Fan Xi's assists.

The first half hasn't ended yet.

The first-year team overtook by 2 points.

Just when everyone was cheering for the first-year team's counterattack, Mike Budenholzer made trouble again.

He changed Fan Xi down and replaced him with John Wall.

Although John Wall is the top pick in 2010, he is thinking about how to shine in the whole field, and he doesn't have the idea of Fan Xi to integrate the whole team.

So, in the last 1 minute, Harden and Curry of the second-year team each hit a three-pointer.

Hard-earned a 4-point lead before the end of the first half.

During the half-time break, Charles Barkley was still mocking Kenny Smith: "Jack hasn't performed at all after playing for so long. Even if the first-year team wins in the end, he won't get the final MVP."

He is very happy; he thinks Kenny Smith's embarrassment is a foregone conclusion.

But at this time, Kenny Smith smiled and said: "That may not be the case, you look at Jack's data sheet carefully, don't just look at his scoring."

Charles Barkley concentrated, and he quickly looked up.

1 point, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, 1 block....

My God.

When did it reach 9 assists?

Barkley was surprised and clicked his tongue, his panic was evident.

Kenny Smith said with a full face of smiles: "Charles, if Jack breaks the rookie game assist data and wins the game, will he get the MVP?"

This....

Barkley was speechless; he didn't expect it to be like this.

At this time, the bench also had some changes.

When Fan Xi first came, most of the first-year team players had a vague hostility toward him because of his emergence and felt envious, jealous, and hateful toward him.

But now, as the first half is over.

He has already won the hearts of the people.

Although Cousins is John Wall's college classmate, he has always been talking to Fan Xi.

Wesley Johnson and Landry Fields also leaned over, and they also communicated with Fan Xi. There is also Nets forward Favors, who also wants to chat with Fan Xi.

Because Fan Xi can make all teammates enjoy the cheers of the whole field.

Anywhere, a person who achieves others can win the respect of others.

In contrast, John Wall and Blake Griffin, these two super rookies, are ignored. They are all planning their actions in the second half with ambition, and they all want to defeat the second-year team and get the first MVP award in their career.

Mike Budenholzer looked at Fan Xi's data and fell into deep thought. He didn't hope that Fan Xi would perform so excellently.

His brain turned fast.

Soon, he thought of a trick. He wanted to let Fan Xi, John Wall, and Blake Griffin go on the court at the same time, and also announced that John Wall would be the point guard. He wanted to see how the cunning Fan Xi could break his game.

Saying that, he summoned the players, announced the lineup for the second half, John Wall, Fan Xi, Wesley Johnson, Blake Griffin, and Monroe became the starters for the second half.

He also encouraged everyone to dare to fight and rush, and must create new miracles.

He said it passionately.

However, assistant coach McHale next to him saw through his trick. He clearly knew that Fan Xi and Griffin, Wall were not right, and he threw Fan Xi into the competition between Griffin and Wall at this time. Isn't this stirring the water more and more muddy?

McHale even thought that Fan Xi couldn't even touch the ball after going on the court.

This is clearly consuming Fan Xi.

It is deliberately letting Fan Xi go on the court to no avail, letting Fan Xi feel disappointed by the fans.

McHale saw through Budenholzer's wolf heart, he liked Fan Xi very much, and he didn't hope that Fan Xi would enter this trap.

However, as an old man who has been in the league for so many years, sometimes many faces have to be taken care of.

He had to remind Fan Xi implicitly: "Jack, if there is a chance, you must express yourself. This lineup is unfavorable to you, Mike Budenholzer doesn't hope you perform well."

Fan Xi had long realized Budenholzer's "good intentions," and now that he got McHale's confirmation, he was even more sober.

However, he also had his own plan. He said to McHale: "Thank you, Kevin, you are really a good person. I will be prepared."

McHale patted Fan Xi on the shoulder, and he cheered for this brave child in his heart.

The NBA situation is intricate and complicated, and will face many overt and covert challenges and traps. Those who can break out are one in ten thousand talents.

McHale hoped that Fan Xi would break out, although he was a player of the historical rival Lakers team.

Beep!

The whistle sounded quickly.

The game continues.

When the first-year team changed to the strongest lineup of John Wall, Fan Xi, Wesley Johnson, Blake Griffin, and Monroe.

The second-year team no longer had any reservations, Stephen Curry, James Harden, DeRozan, Ibaka, and Taj Gibson joined the battle.

This lineup's talent and experience are very strong, especially mobility.

Curry and Harden's shooting is exceptionally accurate, DeRozan is a classical guard produced in Los Angeles, and his technique is in the same line as Kobe and Jordan.

Ibaka is a defensive player of the Thunder team, and he supports the Thunder's defensive barrier.

Taj Gibson is a sword-wielding guard beside Derrick Rose, and he played for three years at the University of Southern California. His defensive experience and defensive awareness are the best among rookies, and his athletic ability is amazing.

Whoosh!

When Stephen Curry held the ball and arrived at the front court, Fan Xi took a deep breath of turbid air.

He wanted to defend Curry, but John Wall blocked him and let him defend James Harden.

John Wall's meaning is very simple; he thinks the No. 1 position should be a duel with the No. 1 position, and he is afraid that Fan Xi will snatch his ball rights.

But what Fan Xi thought was... Curry is very difficult to deal with, only I understand some of his unique offensive rhythms.

John Wall didn't believe in evil.

He felt that Curry looked cute and should be weak and bullyable.

On the contrary, James Harden has a full face

Fan Xi kept pace with Harden.

Harden stood at a forty-five-degree angle on the left, waiting. "Jack, if I were you, I'd choose Jenner. Although Jenner is young now, her family's genes are very strong; she will definitely have a pair of massive buttocks in the future!"

Harden had a typical black aesthetic.

Fan Xi ignored him. When he saw Curry suddenly perform a between-the-legs crossover over there, he hurriedly shouted: "Watch the shot!"

However, his voice had just fallen.

Curry had already completed his release with lightning speed... His shooting rhythm was completely different from a normal guard. He only needed a sway, and if the opponent relaxed for even a second, he could complete a shot from bottom to top... This was the essence of a one-stage jump shot.

When the basketball flew over John Wall's head, John Wall's eyes were still looking to the left; he was still waiting for Curry's crossover.

Swish!

The basketball fell precisely into the net.

Fan Xi shook his head in frustration.

John Wall, however, knitted his brows; he thought Fan Xi was mocking him, and he was determined to retaliate in the next possession.