Chapter 447: Recruit Artest!

Kings Training Center, Sacramento, California, United States.
The recent record of the Kings is almost terrible. Now that they have lost nine straight games, and the new season has just begun, it has suffered such a defeat, which makes the Kings feel upset and down.
The same is true of "The Beast" Artest, even becoming unconscious in training, sitting in a daze on a chair in the corner of the arena.
"The Kings can't make the playoffs this season, it's awful, it's awful!" Artest was depressed. Players like him who pursued confrontation and were obsessed with victory, it was he who played in the playoffs. The stage, but this team now, can not give him what he wants.
Depression seems to have been brought to Artest since this summer, and Eric Musselman replaced Artest's very beloved Rick Adelman as the new Kings coach, Bunch Wells' departure, It also made Artest uncomfortable. In addition, the team's poor record is now far from the goal expected by Artest before the season, which led to conflicts between the teams.
Now, the internal contradictions between Artest and Mike Bibby caused media hype. Bibby said Artest had too many shots, while Artest accused Bibby of being too defensive, and the white small body was attacked every night. Counterpoint burst.
The young Kevin Martin came to Artest with a smile and asked kindly, "Why don't you go to training? Tired?"
Artest said with sadness: "When did I get tired? Just thought it was all too boring, Kevin, are you tired of basketball? When I was 7 years old, I played basketball in a Catholic youth organization. Since childhood, my father taught me to practice boxing and basketball. Even if it rains or snows, we will practice the ball. My father will help me shovel snow, and my brother will help me pick up the ball, unless the kind of rain is not able to shoot the ball. The weather is up."
Kevin Martin saw that Artest was upset and sat next to him, listening to him.
Artest took the water handed over by Kevin Martin, and looked at the listless teammates who were also training on the field ahead, saying: "But after entering the NBA, my enthusiasm for basketball has gradually diminished, or that share The passion is still there, but I can’t find a chance to release. Now I think it’s too boring to play. Don’t tell me who our next opponent is. I don’t want to know at all. I don’t even want to play!
Kevin Martin didn’t say anything, just said lightly:
Isn’t that the case with the NBA? I understand you, Ron, unless you are on a team that competes for championships, otherwise, only two teams in the league will not let You are bored."
"Oh? Which two?" Artest still prefers to chat with Kevin Martin, feeling that this guy can always talk to himself.
"Golden State Warriors, the league's most unique team." Kevin Martin smiled and replied.
Artest smiled when he heard this: "That's a wonderful team. It's fun, but I don't like to shoot threes. Although my threes are not bad, which is the other team?"
"Orlando Magic." Speaking of which, Kevin Martin's expression became a little serious, "You must not feel bored with a team with grandchildren, his game is the most passionate and incredible, think about him in the past few years The things he did, the people he educated, the people who played with, even the dull guys like Kevin Durant sent a pass such as an empty three-point lore to Sun, if you With his team, there must be more interesting things happening."
When referring to Sun Zhuo's name, Artest immediately felt a lot more energetic. Sun Zhuo did have this kind of magic. Even if he mentioned his name, he would have such a strong feeling.
"That guy, hum, to be a teammate with him, it would indeed be interesting, but unfortunately there will never be this day." Artest did not deny Kevin Martin, but he knew that he and Sun Zhuo were absolutely impossible to do Teammates, this was doomed as early as the first season.
Sun Zhuogang just entered the league, and had a conflict with Artest. He fought on the court. It was not over. After that, the two bets again. The losers kissed their and ass. After that, they all agreed to the WWE. On the court, the contradiction between the two, let alone the NBA, the WWE audience knows.
However, after finishing training on this day, when he returned home, he received a familiar but unexpected call from Sun Zhuo’s agent, Emma. Before Artest had urged Sun Zhuo to fulfill the promise of the WWE battle , I called many times through Emma, ​​so I knew Emma very well.
Answering the call, Artest was even more surprised because Emma said she was in Sacramento at the moment and wanted to meet Artest.
Emma’s figure is uncontrollable for any man. Artest immediately dressed up at home and went to date in a handsome manner. Emma did not mention the reason for the meeting, but Artest thought he must Sun Zhuo has nothing to do.
"It has nothing to do with Sun, then why should I ask you?" After the two met, Emma sent the sentence shortly.
Artest thought Emma was in love with him, and was a little disappointed and surprised: "Sun sent you here? Why? I didn't say anything bad about him this season, nor did it last season, between me and him. The battle ended long after WWE, what did he want to do with me?"
Since the battle of WWE, Artest was completely defeated by Sun Zhuo. Whether it is basketball level or singles ability, Artest is not Sun Zhuo's opponent. He has been willing to defy Sun Zhuo.
Emma suddenly asked: "Ron, have you ever thought about playing with Sun in a team?"
Artest was stunned for the first time. During the day, he and Kevin Martin also discussed the possibility if he and Sun Zhuo were on a team. Unexpectedly, Sun Zhuo’s agent ran that day. Come ask Artest this question!
Artest became very excited, but laughed and said to Emma: "Playing with Sun? Hahaha, is this Sun's idea? Isn't he crazy? He wants to be a teammate with me, He and I have been the biggest opponents since joining the league, and fans around the world know this."
Emma calmly said: "It is precisely because you have experienced these grudges, so you know each other better, and you will also be more tacit with your teammates, won't you? And after WWE, Sun has always felt that you have won each other's respect, where After that, you don’t have to be tit-for-tat. You can actually be friends. If you are willing to partner with Sun, the Magic will soon talk about trading with the Kings. Before that, Sun respected your personal ideas."
Emma was right. After the WWE was abused, Artest really began to respect Sun Zhuo in his heart, and he no longer has any prejudice or discrimination against him, but Artest is after all the loser and surrendered to Sun Zhuo. He felt so embarrassed.
Artest resolutely said: "Tell Sun, I will not want to partner with him, I will never go to Orlando, I love here, I get along well with everyone in the Kings, even if I am I won’t try my best to help him in the past. Don’t think I don’t know why he is looking for me. He’s in trouble, right? The Celtics just broke the magic, and Kevin Garnett’s special name is Lesson Sun, this season's playoff magic is definitely not going to pass the Celtics level. Except for Sun, the other guys are too young and too soft, and they are not opponents of Paul Pierce's old guys, so he thought of me. Only I can deal with them, he just wants to use me to complete three consecutive championships for him, I will not help him!"
Artest immediately saw through Sun Zhuo’s motives. Everyone knew that the Celtics had just overpowered the magic home, and each of them was tough, and except Sun Zhuo, the magic could not fight them. of.
In terms of toughness, no one in the league can match Artest.
Emma did not deny it, but said: "You can bring Sun what he wants, but you should also see what you can get after you come to the magic. Have you reached the finals? Have you ever taken it? Is it a championship? Do you want to play in the most intense confrontation in the playoffs? That's where you play your talent. Here, you can do too little."
When referring to the championship, Artest also had to be moved. As a professional player, he has always dreamed of the championship. Although he is now young and there are opportunities in the future, he can’t wait to be on the highest stage. Show yourself. Watching two other teams compete for the championship every June will make Artest tickle. He also wants to enter the finals. If he joins the Magic, with Sun Zhuo’s super personal strength, I am afraid every year Will be contenders for the championship.
"You don't need to say, I won't want to partner with Sun!" Artest refused happily.
Emma returned with disappointment and told Sun Zhuo on the phone all the conversations with Artest today. After listening, Sun Zhuo said confidently, "That guy will be willing to come."
Sun Zhuo obviously knows Artest better than Emma. This guy just wants to save face. From Emma’s description, Sun Zhuo has probably guessed Artest’s thoughts. Artest is absolutely willing to fight with Sun Zhuo. Champion, he will not hide from Sun Zhuo all his life because of the previous things. He is not so unstructured.
Sun Zhuo will wait patiently for a few days. If there is really no movement, he will find another way.
This time Sun Zhuo is injured, he will miss several games, because it is a minor injury, Sun Zhuo will not use the precious game to repeat the challenge card, and Sun Zhuo has always wanted Durant to grow up faster, Sun Zhuo is not, Duran Special will get more opportunities to hone, which is a good thing for Durant and the team's newcomers, but the record may be worse.
The Magic’s next opponent is the New Orleans Hornets. Before the start of the game, coach Stan Van Gundy said to Durant: "Kevin, today, you will be the core of the team’s offense, and you will get a lot of shot opportunities. , Try to do everything possible to score, don’t care about the result."
Even Sun Zhuo told Durant that if he wanted to keep shooting, he even required a minimum number of shots.
Standing on the court, Durant felt such great pressure for the first time since entering the league. He started from the bench and slowly made a starter. Now that Sun Zhuo is injured, he has turned into the team's top card. Sun Zhuo, the coach And other teammates seem to support him.
"Kevin Durant, calm down. If I were at supersonic speed, I would have been the boss. I am not excited to be the boss this time. This is the treatment I deserve." Durant comforted himself. Make yourself calm.
Today Sun Zhuo also came to the scene wearing a suit, he is looking forward to Durant's performance as the boss.
The Hornets are not a strong team. As soon as Durant came up, he scored consecutive jumpers on the outside and scored consecutive points. As a top player, it took so long to enter the league to play. It seems that Durant can't wait too long.
Sun Zhuo smiled, looked at Durant on the field, and suddenly felt that he was a bit different from the previous generation of rookie Durant. Perhaps it was the relationship between the body jersey. Durant wearing the magic jersey was not so temperamental. .
Durant feels wonderful, coupled with the team's unlimited firepower, the team is trying to feed him the ball, Durant scored quickly broke 20 points.
"Today this kid may score 40 points." Stan Van Gundy whispered to Sun Zhuo.
Sun Zhuo said to Stan Van Gundy: "Let him take it, don't replace him on the court, he can take as much as he can. He needs a record to maintain his confidence throughout the season."
Although Sun Zhuo intended to help Durant, Durant still failed to achieve his personal ability. As the opponent's defense strengthened, his mistakes began to increase, his shooting percentage also began to decline, and the score was also overtaken by the Hornets.
In the end, Durant scored a career high of 34 points, but the team lost.
Sun Zhuo was a bit disappointed with this performance. After the team tried their best to feed the ball and cast so many times, he only scored 34 points~EbookFREE.me~ from the unsolved Durant that Sun Zhuo is familiar with There is still a big gap.
"In just one season, Durant can't grow much. He will have a very low role in the playoffs, especially when facing the Celtics. Alas, this guy Artest, obviously in the Kings There's nothing wrong with it, just because I can't help myself, he definitely wants to come here!"
Sun Zhuo knew very well what Artest was like, and there was nothing between the two for a long time, but there was a lack of reconciliation.
Coincidentally, the next game is the Miami Heat coming to Orlando to challenge the magic, Sun Zhuo is still missing, Dwyane Wade joked when he was interviewed by reporters: "Sun's injury is already good, he dare not talk to me Play games, so I deliberately did not play!"
A reporter also found Sun Zhuo. Sun Zhuo responded with a smile and said, "Only Ron Artest is the only player in the league who can make me dare not play."
This sentence quickly spread to Artest's ears, and even his teammates heard about this interview with Sun Zhuo. It can be respected or even feared by the first person in the league. Artest is very good. Face-saving.
Next, Sun Zhuo expected Artest to respond.