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"Zhang, is the goal of the Warriors this season still a championship? Is it an exaggeration? You played more than 11 minutes in every game in November. Isn't that too hard?"

When the reporter asked this question, Zhang You glanced at him and said calmly.

"I don't admit defeat, I want to see the world farther away. That's why I have to fight."

Although suffered a two-game losing streak.

But Zhang You did not lose confidence in the slightest.

Even if there is no first-round victory over the defending champion Spurs.

Even if the first time against that flying devil Duncan failed, so what.

Regarding the two-game losing streak, the management of the Warriors coaching team also made a summary.

They determined the idea of ​​building a team with Zhang You as the cornerstone.

The contracts and funds of the players were sorted out.

Mullin and boss Skohan also communicated.

"Chris, how is our deal going?"

"We have made our own offer because there are players who have just arrived in the summer and have not stayed for three months. We can complete the transaction in December."

"Okay, your idea of ​​​​building a team is very correct. Building a team around the center, I have long wanted to do this!"

"This is also thanks to our coaching staff, their tactics are very correct, and at the same time they have played the value of the players..."

April 11

The Warriors' special plane landed in Houston, the city of aviation.

Under the attention of Huaxia fans.

The China Derby is about to start.

In the early morning of the next day, every Huaxia fan looked forward to it in front of the TV.

After Dayao, Zhang You, another Chinese super center with the ninth overall pick in the first round, was selected by the Knicks to land in the NBA.

And Zhang You, who was traded to the Warriors on draft night, has repeatedly created surprises at the beginning of this season.

Compared with Dayao's steady improvement, Zhang You has a fantastic start like Shaquille O'Neal.

Although he is a center forward, he works as a defender most of the time.

This style of play has injected vitality into the Warriors, which has been around for almost 10 years.

The Warriors' gorgeous various dunks, alley-oops, passing and cutting cooperation, unreasonable three-pointers, and quick counterattacks made fans hooked in this dull era of positional warfare.

In fact, this is not the first real China Derby.

The first derby was between Dazhi and Daba, but in comparison.

Dayao and Zhang You's performance this time is much higher in terms of gold content and practical significance.

Before the game, the media described the game as a China Derby.

Dayao, who is already an All-Star, or Zhang You, a rookie who is now setting off a frenzy of beasts.

Who is China's No.1 center forward.

Is this a contest between traditional insiders and future insiders?

Compared with the hype of the media, the expectations of the fans.

There is no doubt that these two are currently the best in Chinese basketball.

But as a big brother, after the Warriors arrived in Houston.

Dayao also took Zhang You to his home to warm up Zhang You with delicious meals.

8pm exactly.

The Toyota Center is packed.

More than 18000 spectators filled the venue, which was a sea of ​​red.

Since last year, the home court of the Rockets has been the home of hundreds of millions of Chinese fans.

before the game.

Zhang You and Dayao also took a group photo with a basketball.

The Warriors followed the previous starting lineup.

The Rockets formed the starting lineup of Stephen Francis, Cutino Mobley, Jim Jackson, Kevin Cato, and Dayao.

The Rockets inside Dayao is 2 meters and Cato is 29 meters.

They form a veritable twin towers.

Plus outside All-Star guards Francis and Mobley's backcourt double guns.

They currently have the same record of seven wins and three losses as the Warriors this season.

Coach Jeff Van Gundy put his hands on his chest on the bench, with a very serious face.

Before the jump ball, Zhang You also teased Dayao who was going to jump the ball with him.

"Brother Yao, I won't be soft-hearted after eating your meal."

Dayao smiled lightly.

"Come on! Xiao Zhang!"

Now, they carry the expectations of countless Chinese fans for the yellow race to appear in the NBA.

The appearance of the two broke the prejudices of the league and the beautiful country against Chinese players.

Regardless of winning or losing.

At this moment, the Huaxia fans in front of the TV felt extremely proud.

Sports channel commentator Yu Jia said emotionally: "At this moment, the light of chasing dreams has come to your hands. May you in the new era pass it on from generation to generation! Just as Mr. Zhou said in his youth..."

"May we meet when China takes off!"

As the referee threw the ball high, the Huaxia Derby officially started.

Although Dayao is tall, his wingspan and instant burst of jumping are not Zhang You's opponent.

After jumping to the ball for his teammates, Zhang You actively started running.

After receiving the ball in the low post, Zhang You was not timid in the face of Dayao.

He seemed to have eyes in the back of his head.

Throw the ball behind the head in Dayao's defense.

The empty-cut Richardson made a dunk from the first ball to the ball!

Next.

The Rockets are also the main point of attacking Dayao.

This season, under the instruction of the coaching staff, Dayao began to gain weight in order to increase the deterrence of the low post.

Zhang You stared closely at Dayao's every move.

One step before the free throw line, Zhang You raised his hands high to defend the final line of defense.

When Dayao peaked, Zhang You didn't move, and he flicked around.

Half turn, lean back!

Zhang You has already defended Dayao tightly.

Unexpectedly, the ball was thrown back by him!
"brush!"

His touch is really terrifying.

Zhang You has played so many teams, but he has never seen such an insider who is more accurate than a guard.

His shooting is simply more solid than a bunch of NBA guards.

The duel between the two has just begun.

Zhang You then also showed what he is good at besides passing the ball.

He has repeatedly made layups or dunks by directly launching offense and defensive counterattacks from the outside.

Dayao also did not show any weakness and scored through hooks and teammates' screens.

His hook can be said to be so easy that Zhang You is also hard to guard against.

Only the constant pressure given to the body made Dayao lower his hit rate.

The insiders of the two teams played a core role.

The outside lines of the two teams are not to be outdone.

Nick Van Exel scored a long three-pointer.

The Rockets' backcourt double guns are stronger than them.

Before Dayao entered the NBA, although the Rockets were fishing year after year.

But the backcourt firepower composed of Mobley and Francis made all the teams in the league terrified!
Unlike other scorers, Mobley generally does not choose strong shots.

But once there is a vacancy, he doesn't hesitate!
"brush!"

The Rockets had a high percentage of three-pointers in the first half.

And Stephen Francis is amazingly destructive.

He was crushing Van Exel with his speed and strength.

This forced Van Exel to call his teammates to double-team.

Francis is better at driving than shooting.

He has a perfect combination of technique and physical fitness.

After switching defenses, Francis used a CROSSOVER to end Uncle Robinson.

When Zhang You was about to block the shot, he had already soared into the air.

Finished with the iconic tomahawk snap! !

"boom!"

Francis used his performance to tell everyone that this is the true strength of the main point guard of the NBA Western All-Stars!
The Rockets' display of such strength also made Zhang You's blood surging.

Dayao's hook and shooting methods, he is greedy!
Now, Zhang You has a belief in his heart.

"Win them! Take the old man's hook"