Chapter 179: All-Star lineup released

　　14 wins and 2 losses, no New Jersey Nets optimistic about the blockbuster before the start of the new season, with a winning rate of 87.5% ranked first in the league record.
　　 Based on this win rate, the Nets can even tie the Bulls’ record of 72 wins.
　　 Of course, it is really difficult to maintain such a winning percentage.
In terms of the current strength of the league's teams, the Kings and Lakers are still above the Nets. In addition, the 76ers led by Iverson have also beaten the Nets.
　　 However, in any case, the New Jersey Nets, which has a large number of Chinese fans, soared in popularity, looming the Los Angeles Lakers who own Hollywood.
　　Shentong's Chinese background, good image and excellent performance have also won many fans for itself.
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　　The 2002 Philadelphia All-Star Game vote began on December 15, 2001, and ended on January 13, 2002. This is the 51st All-Star Game in NBA history.
　　The NBA East and West have each launched 24 guards, 24 forwards and 12 centers as candidates. Fans can choose two defenders, two forwards and one center from the 120 players to form the main lineup.
With strong popularity, Shentong from China even ranked first in the Eastern Defenders with Allen Iverson and 360,000 votes Michael Jordan with 400,000 votes and 370,000 votes a week before the end of the voting day. !
　　 This result made Chinese fans cheer, but also made many American fans doubt.
　　 "Who is this guy? I only know Jason Kidd, the Nets are his team, how did the Asian get so many votes?"
　　 "This guy should be grateful for China's huge population. Relying on the number of votes to rank first, the NBA should consider changing the rules of voting statistics."
　　 "I can't accept a rookie player to become the starter of the All-Star Game, especially the second and third are Allen Iverson and the great Michael Jordan."
　　 Of course, there are doubts and naturally strong voices.
　　 "The light of Asia, the pride of China, no matter what others say, we are just for you."
　　 "The All-Star Game was originally the player with the highest popularity and the most people want to see. Since Shentong can get so many votes, it means that the fans need him, and his first defender is deserved."
"Let's talk about the objective, the team's record in the league is the first, this is not to say, so far in the regular season, averaging 21.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks, such a versatile data, 2 consecutive The best rookie of the Eastern Conference in the past month is impeccable both in team honors and personal honors, not to mention our Chinese fans, it makes sense to become the first defender in the East."
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　　Although there are different voices, the fact that Shentong has become the starting guard of the All-Star in the East has already been fixed.
In the east, the center led the 76ers with Dikembe Mutombo (258,000 votes) and the second-ranked Indiana Pacers Jermaine O’Neal (144,000 votes) ).
The leader of the Eastern Conference striker seat is Vince Carter. After being ranked first in the All-Star Players selection for two consecutive years in 2000 and 2001, the winner of 2002 is still none other than him. He received 616,000 votes. , Far ahead of other players.
The striker's second place is the Orlando Magic's Grant Hill (215,000). This guy has played terrible data since coming out of the knee injury, averaging 26.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks, combined with McGrady's double swords, and led Orlando Magic to the top three in the east.
　　Western side, "Big Shark" Shaquille O'Neal received 530,000 votes, ranking first in the center, the Kings Divac ranked second, but only 105,000 votes.
In the forward position, the Timberwolves Kevin Garnett and the Spurs Tim Duncan ranked top two with 380,000 and 280,000, respectively.
　　Leading guards are Kobe Bryant of the Lakers (475,000) and Steve Francis of the Rockets (186,000).
　　 Looking at the overall All-Star ballots, Shentong’s 400,000 votes are not very high, but they are also ahead of many people, which fully proves the popularity of this Chinese energy kid.
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　　After the main lineup of the All-Star game is released, the bench list will be voted by the coaches of 29 NBA teams.
　　On January 27, 2002, the All-Star team was released.
Eastern Conference Starters: Center: Dikembe Mutombo (76ers); Forwards: Vince Carter (Raptors), Grant Hill (Magic); Guard: Shentong (Nets), Azerbaijan Lun Iverson (76ers).
Eastern Substitutes: Center: Jermaine O'Neal (Pacers); Forwards: Paul Pierce (Celtic), Tracy McGrady (Magic); Guard: Michael Jordan (Wizards) , Jason Kidd (nets), Ray Allen (bucks), Baron Davis (hornets).
Western Conference Starters: Center: Shaquille O'Neal (Lakers); Forward: Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves), Tim Duncan (Spurs); Guard: Kobe Bryant (Lakers), History Tiff Francis (Rockets).
Western Subs: Forwards: Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks), Karl Malone (Jazz), Chris Weber (Kings), Peja Stojakovic (Kings), Wally Sze Biak (Timberwolves); guards: Steve Nash (Mavericks), Gary Payton (supersonic).
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On February 9, 2002, before the All-Star Game, the NBA regular season came to an end. The Nets team with great ambitions continued to maintain the first position in the East with an excellent record of 44 wins and 13 losses, and beat the Western Conference with two wins. One King continued to maintain the league's first record.
　　 Just before people waited for the opening of the All-Star Game, the NBA League suddenly broke a major news.
　　 New Jersey Nets first-year rookie Shentong actively gave up the Eastern Conference starting shooting guard position, and he was replaced by the Wizards Michael Jordan.
　　When facing the interview, Shentong said so.
"I talked to Michael about this thing~EbookFREE.me~ He refused at first, but I told him that out of respect for him, I was willing to give up the All-Star starter for him, and he only had to pay one A little price, such as guiding me in the technique of shooting backwards (laughs), Michael then agreed, he said that starting is not important, it is important that he wants to teach me the technique of shooting backwards, he thinks I have this Talent."
"In addition, I have to thank the fans who voted for me and sent me to the starting line. I sincerely thank you, but please let me follow my heart. After all, I grew up watching Michael playing (laughs ), then, I really want Michael to personally teach me some of his basketball skills."
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　　The news that Shentong gave way to Jordan was swiped on major websites before the All-Star Game.
　　 has to say that Shentong's EQ is really high.
　　 There were still a lot of fans who were talking about Shentong being selected as an All-Star starter as a rookie. As a result, he shut up immediately after the incident came out.
　　 Even some fans immediately transferred to the camp and said that Shentong did this beautifully. On this point alone, he became a fan of Shentong. If you change to other American players, no one will do so.
　　 And those who originally voted for Shentong even cast their respects on their idols.
　　 Such an open-minded mind and a spirit of honor like dung are worth learning.
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