Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 123 Rookie Challenge

Originally, I planned to accompany my parents for a stroll in San Francisco, but just the next day, work came to my door.

NBA official activities, brand press conferences of endorsers, and various activities to give back to fans.

Among the many NBA stars, although Wang Hao is not the most famous, he has one of the most jobs.

No way, this is San Francisco after all, one of the largest Chinese settlements in the United States.

However, both Wang Jianguo and Liu Mei had studied abroad, and their English was no worse than Wang Hao's, so Wang Hao didn't need to be an interpreter all the time.

What's more, this is San Francisco, there are so many Chinese, especially in Chinatown, who can speak Chinese.

It's just that, the fellow deceived the fellow, and deceived the whole body.

Necessary caution is still necessary, so Wang Hao simply contacted Jeff Schwartz and asked him to arrange someone to accompany him.

For such a small matter, Jeff Schwartz will naturally not refuse, and he is very active.

Accompanying fans to play basketball, displaying brands in place of speech quotient, and participating in various activities.

The time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was February 2th, the All-Star Rookie Challenge.

Originally, Wang Hao had already been selected for the All-Star Game and was still a starter, so there was no need to participate in the Rookie Challenge.

Just like Carter, because last year's All-Star was not held, he did not participate in the Rookie Challenge.

And by this year, he has grown into an All-Star, and the rookie challenge is no longer attractive to him.

Wang Hao can also choose this way, but it's not necessary.

In the All-Star Game, even if he is the starter, even if Gary Payton will pass him the ball, he will not have many opportunities to perform.

After all, with so many celebrities, how many shots can they give him?

What's more, he is already a bit eye-catching as a rookie All-Star, so there is no need to stand out again.

Instead, at the Rookie Challenge, that's his stage.

This year's Rookie Challenge has changed again. The previous competition system was that rookies were divided into two teams.

It's just that, in some years, the rookies are not so good, and some can't even get a stable playing time.

Under such circumstances, it seems unreasonable to force them to play the game, and the game will not be exciting.

In the NBA, there is a saying of a big draft year and a small draft year, and there is very little room for choice in a small draft year.

Now, the All-Star Rookie Challenge has been changed to a confrontation between the first and second graders, so there are more options to choose from.

As for whether second-year players are more experienced and will have an advantage, it's actually okay.

For most NBA players, half a season is enough time for them to adapt to the NBA.

For the first grade, the starting lineup is naturally Elton Brand and Odom partnering inside, and Marion is the small forward.

As for the outside duo, it is naturally Francis and Wang Hao, a super backcourt combination.

In the bench lineup, there are Wallis Zebiak, Artest, Andre Miller, Clay Maggette, and James Posey.

The Rookie Challenge follows the NCAA competition system, with two halves of 20 minutes each.

As for the second-year side, although their best rookie Carter will not play, it still cannot be underestimated.

The draft in 1998 was definitely not weaker than that of the golden generation of 96 and 03.

Needless to say, the best rookie Vince Carter, there is also the historic Nowitzki, and then Paul Pierce.

In addition, there are many well-known players, such as Sugar Man, Mike Bibby, Antawn Jamison, Al Harrington, Jason Williams, River LaFrentz, Larry Hugh Bose and old cat Mobley.

After all, it was a rookie challenge, and the players came from different teams, and they were not familiar with each other at all.

Therefore, at noon on the day before the start of the game, the NBA specially arranged a training session.

"Hey, Wang, how's it going, shall we teach the second graders a lesson today?"

"Of course, entering the NBA early doesn't mean anything."

"I think so too, we're going to win this game."

……

When Wang Hao first entered the training hall, a group of people were already discussing how to win the game.

That's right, a player who can enter the NBA, even if it's just a marginal player, who isn't a genius?
Geniuses are proud, even when facing the sophomores who entered the NBA a year earlier than them.

Wang Hao quickly integrated into such a chat atmosphere. Living in the United States for more than a year is still very helpful for him to integrate into the NBA.

In addition to Artest, Odom and Brand, he can also chat with others.

Moreover, everyone seemed to gather around Wang Hao.

It's no wonder that with Wang Hao's current performance, he definitely has the temperament of a leader of the same grade.

As for whether there is that kind of envy, jealousy and hatred, there must be, but no one will jump out casually.

Reality is not a novel. Without strength and achievements to rely on, if you jump out foolishly, others will only think that your brain is sick.

It seems that the atmosphere is not bad, which makes Wang Hao quite satisfied.

After all, it's no fun to compete in the Rookie Challenge instead of claiming MVP.

"Hey, little ones, come here!"

Everyone was chatting happily when they suddenly heard a voice. Looking back, it was an old man with gray hair.

The old man was not as polite as Wang Hao and the others, and said directly: "My name is Bilbertka, the assistant coach of the Lakers.

Today's training session is in charge of me, I hope to spend a pleasant afternoon with everyone. "

Not seeing Phil Jackson, Wang Hao was a little disappointed, after all, he also wanted to see the triangle offense.

However, it is obviously unrealistic for rookies to understand the triangle offense in one training session.

In fact, the All-Star games never have too complicated tactics, there is no need for this.

It's just one game. Next year, the players will change, and maybe the coach will also change.

The training session before the game is mainly to familiarize the players with each other, and then arrange some simple running and pick-and-roll tactics.

At 19:[-] on Friday, San Francisco time, with the whistle of the referee, the Rookie Challenge officially began.

The second-year team sent Sugar Man and Nowitzki's inside partner, and the height advantage is obvious.

As for the outside line, from the third position to the first position are Antawn Jamison, Paul Pierce and Jason Williams.

The first-year team finally saw the head coach Phil Jackson, but the guy started to close his eyes and meditate after he came to his seat.

The work of tactical command and substitutions was basically handed over to Bertka, and he didn't want to intervene at all.

The attendance rate of the entire Auckland stadium is not bad, about [-] to [-]%, which is already very rare.

Although this is also an All-Star game, it is only a rookie game after all, and not many people pay attention to it.

There is still a reason why the attendance rate is so high, because of Jamieson and Wang Hao, otherwise half the audience would be lost.

Sure enough, when Jamison and Wang Hao set foot on the field, the cheers they received were the highest.

(End of this chapter)