Chapter 161 [Alchemy Stone]
On the evening of November 28, Wang Jun went to Sacramento with the team again, and everyone was a little tired. £∝
This is a difficult away game, against the Kings, who are now ranked first in the Western Conference on the 30th.
Then they were going to fly to Salt Lake City, back-to-back against the Jazz.
Even if the Jazz began to rebuild, Stockton retired, and Malone joined the Lakers, the physical strength of the Nets players was at a clear disadvantage, and it was difficult to escape without any hesitation.
The game against the Kings will be the alchemy stone of the Nets.
Local media promoted before the game that the Kings were going to end the winning streak of "unbeaten coach". As the youngest head coach, Lawrence Frank did not lose yet after taking over the Nets.
The Kings are currently 11 wins and 3 losses, and their record is much better than the Nets, which have 6 wins and 9 losses.
They are traditional Western powerhouses, and were called "the greatest performance on the court" in 2000. Weber, Divac, Williams, Peja and Christie left an indelible impression on the fans.
Chris Webber ranked fourth in the annual MVP selection in the 2000-2001 season. If he hadn't played only 70 games, the 27+11+4 data might have won MVP.
Stojakovic ranked second in the vote for the fastest-progressive players.
Doug Christie entered the NBA's best defensive team with 183 steals in the league's first season, and became the fourth player in the team's history to enter the best defensive team.
In 2002, the Kings were even stronger and almost eliminated the Lakers in the playoffs. Unfortunately, they encountered the strongest Black Whistle in the sixth game.
In that game, the Lakers had as many as 27 free throws in a single quarter in the fourth quarter, more than the Kings' 25 free throws in the game. Kobe could even hit Bibby at the free throw line.
In the end, the two teams entered the tiebreak battle, and the king died tragically, dying with his eyes closed.
That game became a major stain on the NBA, causing countless people to question the fairness of the game.
Last season, Weber was repeatedly trapped and injured and affected the team's performance. The Kings were weak and they were eliminated in the playoffs.
Brad Miller, who entered the NBA in the non-draft, joined the Kings this season and has currently scored his best career statistics, with 14 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
Stojakovic averaged 24 points per game and was also a career high, with the team's scoring leader.
Bibby's mid-range shot was accurate, but Christie was still stable. On the bench, Bobby Jackson, the sixth man of the best season, was still sitting.
The only flaw of the king is that Weber underwent minimally invasive surgery and could only return in the second half. It is precisely for this reason that the king introduced Miller to replace Weber.
If Weber is not injured, the King's lineup will be really terrifying. Even if Weber is not here, the King's current record will still lead the entire league and can challenge any team.
The next day, Wang Jun got up at six o'clock and went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast and called China.
It was nine o'clock in the evening in China, and the family had not yet slept, so they were watching TV together.
Le Ying answered the phone. "Brother, you get up so early."
"There will be a game tomorrow. I heard that this game is live in China, don't forget to watch it."
"Well, I know, even the neighbors are paying attention. You can play hard and try to get more than 20 points." Le Ying's tone was full of pride, because Wang Jun, they became celebrities in the community.
"As long as the coach lets me go, I will definitely score."
Le Ying only said a few words, and Song Ting snatched the phone and asked questions, all of which were gossips between Wang Jun and Theron.
"Brother Jun, because of you and I have become famous in school now, many people are looking to make friends with me and send roses. I will graduate next year. Can I also study in the United States? What should I do if I am so poor in my studies?"
"Of course, you don't have to study well if you apply for studying abroad. You must pass the English level. If you want to come, practice English well. Ask your aunt and uncle, are they willing to come to the United States to develop? Please discuss it carefully."
Wang Jun is confident that he can make a fortune in the NBA. After two seasons, he will also enter the level of a millionaire in the future when signing a middle class.
If you are rich, of course you must not lose the benefits of your family.
The relatives of the Wang family never care about their brother and sister. If they have broken off contact, they don’t need to pay attention. If the aunt and her family are willing to come to the United States to develop, they will definitely support them.
After chatting with my aunt, the uncle who was "passenger turned into fans", Wang Jun hung up the phone.
Thinking of his relatives paying attention, he is more motivated to work hard.
After dinner, he went back to his room to sit for a while, and Wang Jun went out for a run.
Jogging without strenuous activities will make his body feel good about the exercise and perform better when the competition is played in the evening. This is the secret that David taught.
Sacramento is the capital of California, with a total population of about 400,000, and a lot of Chinese people. It is said that Asians account for nearly 20% of the total urban population.
Against the blue sky, ancient and modern buildings live in harmony, walking through the city streets, as if visiting an exquisite garden, giving people a sense of tranquility and comfort.
When he returned to the hotel, Wang Jun saw Kid calling in the corner of the hall and said a bunch of stingy sweet words, which was not in line with his image.
Kid hung up the phone and noticed that Wang Jun looked here, and said with a bitter face: "My wife likes to listen to these things. You must think it's too stingy, right?"
"No." Wang Jun shook his head.
"It's all written on your face."
Wang Jun is not good at hiding his emotions and smiles awkwardly.
Kidd sighed: "There is no way, it's not easy to be a player's wife. I have been playing basketball everywhere and I have trained a lot. I don't have much time to be with my family. I have also played in the Olympics during the holidays. If I don't say these words, she will be angry and cause trouble for me..."
"I understand completely." Wang Jun nodded quickly, always realizing that he knew something he shouldn't know.
Kidd smiled and said, "If you were in love with Charlize Theron, it would be even more troublesome. She is much more famous than you. When you were in Los Angeles, you were on the news again. I'm very curious, how can you get together with her? Can you share it?"
"This is a long story..."
The two had lunch together, chatted for a while, and the topic turned back to basketball.
Kidd is sure that the person Wang Jun is responsible for the defense will be Stojakovic.
Peja is a famous pitcher in the league. He has little defensive effect and mainly relies on jump shots to score. He is accurate in medium and long distances and is currently the Kings' No. 1 scorer.
Kidd didn't take Peja seriously and encouraged him: "Don't be scared by his name. I think he plays very much like you, but he is just a high point. If you want to actively attack fast, it will definitely be faster than him. As long as you rush forward, I don't believe he can defend you and play to his advantage."
"I will definitely try to get more than 20 points."
Kidd showed that he would pass the ball to him and Wang Jun would not let the opponent down.
Compared to Jefferson, Kid admires Wang Jun more.
The former relies on the body to play, while Wang Jun is more brain-oriented, has strong learning ability, accurate shooting, and shoots when catching the ball, which is more helpful for team cooperation.
The unlucky Jefferson is destined to reduce the number of shots. He has better offense than Wang Jun's ability to hold the ball, but he is tired of playing like that and is easily double-teamed.
As long as you pass the ball to Wang Jun, you can not only ensure efficiency, but Kidd can also help.
This season, Kidd is going to advance towards his fifth assist trophy. He no longer wants to do it. He is too far behind in the start of the game, and his data is definitely not as beautiful as the stars in other positions.
Chapter completed!