play for it

Chapter 298 Why play?
On the night of the end of the first round of the playoffs, the NBA officially announced the winners of some awards to praise players who performed well in the regular season.

Among the first announced awards were the Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.

As always, these awards are selected by a media panel composed of more than 100 sports journalists and broadcasters around the world, from the shortlist for each award.

最佳第六人奖项的获得者是詹姆斯·哈登，本赛季哈登出场62场其中只有2场首发，场均16.8分、4.1篮板、3.7助攻。

Helped the Thunder to get the league's third-best record of 47 wins and 19 losses, and became the first player in the history of the Thunder to receive this honor.

The best coach is the least suspenseful of the first announced awards, although the candidates for the best coach award this season are very good.However, because the Spurs won the first place in the league, this award was won by Popovich.

The best rookie was won by Irving, who missed the playoffs. In contrast, the announcement of this award caused a lot of controversy.

Many people commented on the Internet: Although Irving's average data per game is indeed better, his actual efficiency is not high, and the team has not entered the playoffs, so it should not be awarded.

In the debate, Yang Ke was mentioned second only to Irving. Thanks to his steady performance in the first game of the playoffs and his good performance in the regular season, many fans think that he may be more suitable for this award than Irving. .

Albert, who is well aware of the double-sided nature of online public opinion, contacted Yang Ke overnight as soon as he realized the debate on topics on the Internet.

When receiving the call, Yang Ke had just washed up and was about to rest. After hearing the news, she said seriously: "Although I think I am good, Kyrie Irving deserves this award. I have no objection to this result. "

"Okay, I see."

Elberd, who was still thinking about whether this matter could be manipulated, put his thoughts aside after hearing Yang Ke's unequivocal statement.

No longer thinking about whether he could benefit from it, Elberd began to cool down the matter, saying: "In this case, I will write a few articles that can express our position later and publish them on major networks. platform, and contact some well-connected media and individuals for guidance.”

"Okay, I'll just say a few words on my own Twitter after the call."

"By the way, do you need to contact some reporters who are friendly with us to interview you?"

"That's not necessary. I need to focus on training tomorrow, and I will naturally be interviewed by reporters during the game the day after tomorrow. I will say the same when the time comes."

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Early the next morning, Ginobili and Yang Ke sat opposite each other in the dining room of the training hall, enjoying the nutritious meals prepared for them by the chefs and nutritionists.

The taste and texture are still at the same level, well, although it is really difficult to eat, at least it helps to keep the body functioning at its best.

After eating the last piece of chicken, Ginobili picked up the napkin that was put aside, wiped his mouth, then looked up at Yang Ke, and asked, "You really think so about the best rookie?"

"Well, of course."

Picking up a piece of vegetable, Yang Ke's expression was calm.

"You said it bluntly. Those fans and media who called for you to be more qualified to win the best rookie award are heartbroken."

Thinking of the remarks he saw on the Internet last night, Ginobili was surprised that under such circumstances, Yang Ke took the initiative to express that he had no objection to this award.

"For now, I think all my energy should be focused on the present. Besides, Kyrie Irving is really better now."

It is impossible to say that there is no regret in my heart, but between choices, Yang Ke feels that the progress of the next playoffs is more important.

"You really don't respect fame and fortune!"

Ginobili gave a heartfelt compliment.These days, there are not many young people who can resist the temptation of fame and fortune.

Hearing this, Yang Ke replied subconsciously: "If it was purely for fame and fortune, I might not come to play at all."

After speaking, Yang Ke was taken aback for a moment.

This feeling is like, I think that if I just want to gain fame, then there are definitely faster and more effective ways and methods.

Ginobili didn't seem to think much about it, and continued to ask along the topic: "So, why did you play?"

"..."

Yang Ke raised his head, as if looking at Ginobili, but his eyes were slightly distracted.

In fact, after hearing this question, as many as ten kinds of answers popped up in his mind instantly, but the problem was that he had a vague feeling that something was wrong when he singled out any one of them.

Ginobili is no stranger to this situation. He was so confused and confused back then.

He raised his hand and snapped his fingers in front of Yang Ke's eyes to attract his attention again, before Ginobili said, "I don't know what to say? Let's talk about it later! Speed ​​up, we should start training!"

Ultimately, the issue was shelved.

After finishing the nutritious meal two or three times, Yang Ke and Ginobili first changed into loose jerseys, and then went to the training ground.

Due to the injury and unable to exercise vigorously, Ginobili called two or three strong trainers and asked them to perform simulated exercises with Yang Ke.

Ginobili himself is like a director, standing on the sidelines to control the overall situation, and stopping to direct from time to time.

Not long after the official training started, other players also came to the training ground one after another, starting their own training one after another.

When the scheduled time was approaching, Popovich appeared, and the players who were training all stopped their hands and moved closer slowly.

"Everything seems to be in good condition?"

After scanning the players in front of him, none of them looked sluggish, and Popovich was very satisfied with this.

"It's not because of their self-consciousness. After dinner last night, Manu and I personally escorted them home one by one, and didn't give them a chance to mess around."

Tony Parker, who was injured but not assigned a task, was wearing fancy casual clothes, sitting comfortably on a chair beside him, and he was a crowd eating melons.

Hearing this, Dio said, "Tony, what you said is wrong. We are highly self-conscious. The big guy didn't plan to play for a long time last night. Even if you don't give it away, we will come back safely." Home."

"Really? I don't know about the others, but wait for you,"

Frowning, Parker looked at Dio with a smile, deliberately lowered his voice, and imitated it vividly, "Hey, Tony, you are not authentic, you are the host, how can you end the nightlife so early? You shouldn't. "

"Hahaha!"

"I testify that I heard it with my own ears last night."

"What's next? What provincial code is used? After finishing speaking, I'm not curious at all."

There was an instant commotion at the scene.

"That was just a joke, I didn't really want to do that."

Dio instantly felt a bit of embarrassment. As for whether his face was flushed, he couldn't tell because his skin was too dark.

Dior is not a subject to be ridiculed, and he will immediately start pulling his teammates into the water: "I am not the only one who said this, yes, yes, and that... Don't laugh, Thiago Splitter , you have one too."

(End of this chapter)