Chapter 73: China Derby, a new era

"Mr. Shentong, can you talk about your opinion on the next Chinese derby?"
"Do you have a personal relationship with Wang Zhizhi?"
"After the last game, Kobe thought you were a promising rookie. For the second round to be selected, what do you say?"
"We are reporters of the Basketball Pioneer, can you book an exclusive interview with you?"
"I heard that Adidas intends to sign you against Wang Zhizhi, who has signed with Nike, do you have an offer?"
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Speaking languages ​​of various countries made Shentong bigger.
But from the reporters' questions, Shentong obtained a key message.
Chinese Derby!
Under the protection of the Nets ’bodyguards, Shentong was able to get rid of the encirclement and enter the hotel ’s safe area.
Seeing this situation, Jefferson was quite excited.
"Shen, I didn't expect you to be so hot, and even started to be followed by reporters."
Shentong glanced outside, 80% are Chinese journalists.
Shentong understands that in 2001, the NBA had two Chinese players playing on behalf of different teams at the same time, which was the first in history.
"Richard, I just happened to meet a hot topic that can be hyped."
"What topic?"
"Chinese Derby, do you know? Our next opponent is the Dallas Mavericks, and there is also a Chinese player in the team called Wang Zhizhi."
Listened to Shen Tong's words, and Jefferson suddenly realized.
"Ah, I heard you said, Wang, a very famous player in China. Unlike you, he didn't play in the United States before coming to the NBA."
"Yes, you know, this is the first time two Chinese players have met on the NBA stage for the first time."
"Oh, you made a history, buddy."
"Yes, so this game is so popular."
Jefferson blinked and asked Shen Tong: "Shen, I have always heard that China has a large population. How many people are there, 500 million?"
Shentong smiled and replied: "According to official statistics, it should be 1.3 billion people."
The boss with Jefferson's mouth wide enough to swallow several golf balls.
"Wow ~~ 1.3 billion people! My dear god! Shen, the fan group behind you must be huge, not just the number of fans, but also the market potential and so on."
Paused, Jefferson asked: "Shen, why don't you hire an agent?"
Broker?
This concept first entered Shentong's mind.
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In the two days before the Mavericks and the Mavericks, the overwhelming media titles absolutely included the words "Chinese Derby" and "Creating History".
Yang Yi, a basketball special issue reporter of the Beijing Youth Daily, wrote an article "The First Year of Chinese Basketball, Tribute to Two Chinese Basketball Pioneers", which attracted the attention of many media and fans.
This young journalist who graduated from the Department of Sports Journalism of the Shanghai Institute of Physical Education described Wang Zhizhi and Shentong as pioneers in creating a new situation in Chinese basketball.
All along, Chinese basketball has been a first-rate strong team in Asia, but the international results have been unsatisfactory.
In the 1994 World Championships, the golden generation headed by Hu Weidong and Adhe Jiang, without the super center, ended the embarrassment of the European and American teams in the Chinese Men's Basketball World Championship, and created the most Chinese basketball in the World Championships. Eighth place with good results.
In the 96 Olympic Games, with the help of Zheng Wu's lore, the Chinese men's basketball team defeated Argentina and headed for the Olympic semi-finals.
The breakthrough of the world competitions in recent years has made Chinese basketball on the world stage and also attracted the attention of the NBA.
As the overlord of world basketball, the NBA league is the highest hall of dreams for basketball players in the world. Being able to enter the NBA to play is not only a technical recognition, but also a symbol of player status.
In Yang Yi ’s words, the top eight in the world meant the end of the flood period.
And when Chinese players board the world's highest palace, it means that the Chinese men's basketball team has entered a new historical period.
This shows how much attention has been paid to this game at home and abroad.
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Before the game, Scott announced the team's starting list.
Although Corey Kidels came out of the injury list, the starting shooting guard still arranged Shentong.
This time Jefferson was completely gone.
Because Jefferson had refused the $ 500 bet, he believed that Shentong's starting was based on Kidels' inclusion in the injury list.
But I didn't expect that when Kidals returned from his injury, Shentong still sat firmly in the starting lineup.
"Richard, don't want to deny this time, and accompany me to buy the cassette of" The Dragon Knight "at the end of the game."
"I know." Jefferson said angrily.
Mark Lodge, Martin, Van Horn, Shentong, Kidd, is still the last lineup to defeat the Lakers.
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Dallas Mavericks.
The starting center is the first person in the league nicknamed "Bamboo Pole"-Sean Bradley.
Was born in Bradley, Landstuhl, Germany, and Nowitzki was a fellow.
Bradley, who played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets, has found a sense of belonging in the Mavericks.
Last wonderful 50+ winning season, Bradley did not lack a game and played full time.
82 games, 35 starts, averaging 7.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game, taking on the defensive role of the inside and winning the team's trust.
This season, the old Niels listed Bradley as the team's first choice for center.
2.29 meters of Bradley will support the Mavericks inside the sky behind Nowitzki.
Power forward starter no doubt, "German chariot" Dirk Nowitzki.
This 2.13-meter tall man has almost no shots, and the advanced signboard action of the back leaning back-Golden Rooster's independence is even more unpredictable.
The most important thing is that this big man still has a three-pointer.
Look at the whole league, only Chinese players Wang Zhizhi and Nowitzki are the same template, the league really couldn't find a second player to play like them.
Last season ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Nowitzki started in 82 games, averaging 21.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks, 47.4% two-point shooting and 38.7% three. The shooting percentage of the ball, full outbreak, contributed to the Mavericks' 50+ victory.
Even more terrifying is that Nowitzki is still in the ascending period, this season is only his fourth season.
The starting small forward was Mexican Etondo Najula. Nahura, 2.03 meters tall, was selected by the Rockets in the 2000 draft and was immediately traded to the Mavericks.
Last season, Nahula had just experienced his rookie season, and his performance was quite satisfactory, but the old Nielsen wisely put Nahoora with a stable mid-range shot into the starter.
Nahula's two-point shooting last season was as high as 52.3%.
The position of the shooting guard is also no suspense, the king of Dallas Michael Finley.
In the last four seasons, Finley, who is full-time and all starters, can be called an Iron Man. In the past four seasons, he has averaged 20 + 5 + 4 per game. Finley ’s treatment here is comparable to that of the King. It is also the team ’s scoring weapon and current signboard. character.
Point guard Steve Nash.
At that time, Nash had just emerged last season and formed a new trident of Dallas with Nowitzki and Finley.
Nash, who was a stable starter last season, ushered in the explosion of personal data.
Average points per game increased from 8.6 to 15.6 points, assists also increased from 4.9 per game to 7.3.
Has a career more than 40% three-pointers Nash, the goal is to become the top echelon of the league's top point guard.
Bradley, Nowitzki, Nahula, Finley, Nash.
The confrontation between the two teams is exciting.