Vol 3 Chapter 388: My home court

The Thunder's opponent in the last preseason game was the Guangzhou Dragons and Lions, who have always come from the cba team. And they are away.
An Luo is very excited! Playing in front of his hometown fathers and elders is a very meaningful thing for him. This is the first time he followed the team back to China to participate in the game after landing in the NBA. This feeling is completely different from when I played high school leagues in China.
Arranging the preseason games in China is already an important marketing tool for the NBA. In 1989, former NBA president David Stern joined hands with CCTV to introduce NBA into China, opening the door to the Chinese market for the first time. Since then, the cooperation between nba and Chinese basketball has become deeper and deeper. However, since the initial long period of time, NBA has not tasted the sweetness of this huge market. Although Chinese players have been selected by NBA teams one after another, they have not logged into NBA for various reasons. There are some successful logins, but they haven't been famous. Until 2002, Yao Ming was selected by Houston as the top pick. In the following many years, the returns that NBA has gained in the Chinese market really became apparent, and it soon occupied a huge share. Beginning in 2007, every year there will be NBA teams to China for preseason games. The nba China game has become the norm.
But the good times didn't last long. Since Yao Ming retired, the lack of green and yellow Chinese basketball has made this connection weaker and weaker. Hugh now, An Luo's turnout has filled the vacancy after Yao Ming's retirement. Therefore, it is reasonable to arrange the Thunder's preseason game in China. Whether it is Chinese basketball or the NBA, whether it is An Luo or the Thunder, this is a good thing. As for the Thunder's opponents this time, the pressure may be great. Of course, there may be no pressure.
For this game, the domestic reverse is far greater than the reverse across the ocean. Perhaps for those foreign fans, this is a very ordinary preseason game. But in China, because of Anluo's existence, it has become very important.
After the game with the Eagles, Donovan set off for China with his huge logistics support team and players who entered the big list. On the plane, everyone was very curious about a trip.
Yes, everyone thinks this is a trip. Including An Luo also felt the same way. As the NBA championship team, they will not be afraid of any professional basketball team in the world.
"Ann, what kind of country is China? Are all of you kung fu?"
Ferguson is also a second-year player this year, perhaps because of his age, he has always been very close to An Luo. Like all young people who have not gone abroad, Ferguson is full of curiosity about everything. China is a very unfamiliar name to him, but because of Anluo's existence, it is very familiar. Of course, this is just superficial familiarity. Like what he said, Kung Fu is the deepest impression many Americans have of China.
"That's the most beautiful place in the world! I can't describe her beauty. But I think she is beautiful everywhere!" An Luo didn't know how to introduce his country to these "unseen" Americans. There were so many things he could show off, and he couldn't find out where to start.
When leaving the airport passage, An Luo was taken aback by the battle in front of him. Looking at it the same way, all fans in Thunder jerseys. Everyone was holding signs and pulling banners, and they all looked very excited.
"An Luo! An Luo! An Luo..."
Seeing An Luo coming out, everyone shouted in unison. In an instant, An Luo became the most dazzling star. Of course, Westbrook and Paul George also received a very warm welcome. After all, the style of these two guys is really likable. Moreover, Paul George will come to China from time to time, and Chinese fans are familiar with him.
Because they had to rush to the arranged hotel, An Luo and others did not stay at the airport for too long. After randomly signing autographs and taking photos with some fans, they left. After all, I came to participate in the competition, and it couldn't really become a trip.
"Ann, here, you are a superstar! Those fans are crazy!"
Ferguson sighed when he got on the bus. He could hear that he admired An Luo very much. Where would such a thing happen in the United States? Not to mention a little-known player like him.
In fact, An Luo was also very excited. This is the first time he has overshadowed Westbrook and Paul George. Whether in Oklahoma or Los Angeles, An Luo is always under the brilliance of these two guys. He is also very popular, but it's not even close to Westbrook. An Luo likes this feeling, he likes to be the focus of everyone's attention.
With this feeling, Anluo got a deeper experience in the game two days later.
Guangzhou Longshi’s home stadium is indeed not as good as Chesapeake Energy Arena, but when more than 10,000 people shouted his name in unison, An Luo was still very shocked. He has played many away games since the beginning of the senior vocational league, and has been to the arenas of many other teams. Although not every time he booed, there are really not many who can remain friendly. In the NBA, except in Los Angeles, An Luo hardly heard the applause ~ EbookFREE.me ~ players who can conquer away games, probably only those few!
But now An Luo felt that feeling. He certainly knows the reason, but it doesn't mean that he can't indulge himself. After all, Westbrook and Paul George did not enjoy such treatment when they were in Los Angeles.
"Ann, I feel like we are not on the road! It makes me feel the atmosphere of Oklahoma."
Anlow thinks Westbrook is right. This is not necessarily an away game for the Thunder. But for An Luo himself, it must be at home. These fans may not necessarily like his playing style, and some do not even like basketball, but they are willing to cheer for themselves. A strong sense of identity fills An Luo's body. He thought of last summer when he and the national team players defeated Australia to win the Asian Cup. At that time, it was like this.
"Russell, this is my home court!"
An Luo put his hand to his ear, making a listening appearance. In an instant, the cheers in the arena became more intense. He likes this! He enjoys the response of these fans to him. He imagined that one day, on a larger stage, he could also enjoy such cheers.