professional shooting guard

Chapter 135 Season Begins

All the players surrounded Devin Booker and Zhang Zifeng, and countless microphones were aimed at the two of them.

However, after Devin Booker was warned by the Suns management, he recalculated and returned to normal IQ.

"Dewen, are you saying that Zhang Zifeng didn't get the third pick by relying on his strength?"

"No, I didn't say that. I just wanted to say that I feel like I'm underrated. I'll prove it in the game!"

After speaking, Devin Booker left the reporter and left.

Those reporters surrounded Zhang Zifeng, "Mr. Zhang, German said that you are not worthy of such a high pick. You are greatly overrated. What do you think of his words?"

Zhang Zifeng smiled and said: "I think whether a player has the strength to match his pick, everything needs to be fully reflected in the game. Let us prove all this with facts. Welcome everyone to watch my game, You can find all the conclusions of the time!"

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"Devin Booker questioned the yellow race and suspected racial discrimination! "-"USA TODAY" news headline after the draft.

"Market or Power?We have reason to doubt the rationality of Zhang Zifeng's pick! - "Chicago Tribune"

"I agree with Devin Booker very much. Yellow guards are not eligible to be selected in the lottery. Jeremy Lin, Liu Wei, Sun Yue, Tian Wo Nengta, and Fujian Yuki are not good proofs of this. Point. Although Yao Ming performed well in the NBA, it has long been proven that not every yellow-skinned player is Yao Ming. As for the performance of the NCAA, everyone knows that the NCAA and the NBA are completely different. The last MOP winner, now I don't know where. I said in the draft that Zhang Zifeng's reasonable pick is 13-18. But last night I couldn't believe my eyes, the 76ers actually took the precious third pick Zhang Zifeng. Sam Hinch’s choice has to make me wonder where the lower limit of his IQ is! I can only say that the 76ers team in the new season is still preparing to do badly again, and compete for the No. [-] pick next year!”

This is the comment of the "Washington News" column Sla Crane on the 76ers' selection of Zhang Zifeng with the third overall pick.

And this report represents the views of the American mainstream media on Zhang Zifeng's prospects.They didn't think that Zhang Zifeng was worthy of the third pick, and they didn't believe that Zhang Zifeng could achieve good results.

In their view, Jeremy Lin is already the upper limit of the yellow race in the NBA, but Jeremy Lin's current performance is only right for the 13-18 pick.

New York airport, after participating in the draft.Rookies are about to go their separate ways and report to new teams.

"Jack, it seems that your current situation is not very good. Don't worry, you come to the Lakers after the 76ers can't get along. I'll cover you!" Okafor said triumphantly to Zhang Zifeng at the airport.

Zhang Zifeng said angrily, "You'd better take care of yourself first! Be careful in Los Angeles, don't even hit the ball in the end."

As soon as he thought of Los Angeles, Okafor laughed bloody, "Jack, next time you come to Los Angeles to play a game, I will take you to the best nightclub for a few times!"

Your sister, even if you want to take me to see the degenerate life in the United States and see the evil of the capitalist world.

Can you talk about this topic in private, didn't you see my girlfriend is by my side!
Seeing that bastard Okafor still immersed in his own beautiful world, Zhang Zifeng was helpless, your IQ is worrying. "Dude, don't forget our goal!"

Okafor was awakened unconsciously, "What, what did you just say!"

"Okay." Zhang Zifeng didn't bother to say anything more: "Goodbye, brother. Perform well in the new season and be selected to the first team of the best rookie team!"

Okafor, Winslow, and Jones all waved goodbye, "Goodbye brother, I wish you continued outstanding performance in the new season!"

Watching Okafor and the others walk into the boarding gate, Zhang Zifeng felt inexplicably sad.

The college career is over, and now I really want to step into the cruel world of competitive sports.With great ambitions to take off with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Taking a non-stop flight, Zhang Zifeng and his party arrived in Philadelphia.

Zheng Xinguo went to deal with the transfer of ownership of the new house. This house is not far from the 76ers training hall, surrounded by wealthy areas, with good security and convenient transportation.As soon as Chen Wei heard that it was her own house, she immediately decided to go together and check the new house by the way.

Even if Zheng Xinguo said that this is a temporary place to live, in a year or two, with Zhang Zifeng's strength, he can definitely afford a better villa.

But women have a special feeling for the house. Regardless of the size of the house, good or bad, they value it very much. For them, it is a safe nest, shelter from wind and rain, and a spiritual habitat.

Zhang Zifeng didn't understand women's way of thinking. She was anxious to see the house, so let's go!

Zhang Zifeng went to the Philadelphia 76ers to report on his own. For Zhang Zifeng, work is more important than a house.

In the 76ers training facility, Zhang Zifeng met head coach Brett Brown and general manager Sam Hinch.

As soon as they met, Sam Hinch put yesterday's "Washington News" newspaper in front of Zhang Zifeng and said, "Jack, I don't think you want to be called a parallel importer!"

Zhang Zifeng said affirmatively, "Of course, I don't think anyone is willing to bear this title!"

Sam Hinch nodded and said, "I don't want to be a joke in the United States, so I hope you can accept Brown's training, and then slap those people who look down on you hard in the new season!"

"OK, that's exactly what I mean too!"

"Okay, let's start! Mr. Brown will trouble your coaching staff for the next thing!"

Starting today, Zhang Zifeng started training under the guidance of Brett Brown in order to better adapt to the NBA game in a few months.

In the training class, Zhang Zifeng was accompanied by Tony Rothen, who was the 2012th pick in the first round of 25. Tony Rothen was the main shooting guard of the 76ers for a period of time last season, averaging 16.9 points per game.

In addition to training with the main players to improve their strength.Head coach Brett Brown designed new tactics around Zhang Zifeng.

This is the benefit of high-ranking rookies. The team will train them carefully and give them more opportunities to perform.Just as a good student will win the favor of the teacher.

Under the careful guidance of the coach and his own hard training, Zhang Zifeng's strength has improved rapidly in the past month, especially gradually adapting to the NBA's three-point line and offensive calls.

经过郑鑫国和76人队总经理山姆·辛奇近半个月的谈判，2015年7月8日，张子枫和76人队正式签约，合同为期4年价值2070万美元，其中2018-19赛季球员选项。

After securing Zhang Zifeng's contract, the 76ers began to adjust the team lineup.

On August 2015, 8, the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 1ers completed a transaction. The Warriors sent Gerald Wallace plus cash and future draft picks in exchange for Jason Thompson of the 76ers.

On August 2015, 8, Embiid was reimbursed for the season. In order to strengthen the thickness of the center, the Philadelphia 13ers and the Toronto Raptors completed a transaction. The Philadelphia 76ers sent power forward Jakarl Sampson from the Toronto Raptors. Here Comes Center Lucas Noqueira
2015年9月5日，费城76人队和肯道尔·马绍尔达成签约协议，合同为期4年价值800万美元，其中2016-17赛季、2017-18赛季、2018-19赛季无保障。

2015年9月28日，费城76人已裁掉了老将前锋杰拉德-华莱士，在裁掉他之后，76人仍将承担他2015-16季1010万美元的年薪。

The 76ers' roster is basically determined.

Centers: Embiid, Nerlens Noel, Lucas Noqueira, Christian Wood.

Power forwards: Robert Covington, Carl Landry, Richaun Holmes.

Small forwards: Hollis Thompson, Jerami Grant.

Shooting guards: Zhang Zifeng, Nick Stauskas.

Point guards: Tony Rotten, Kendall Marshall, Isaiah Cannan, TJ McConaughey.

On October 2015, 10, in the preseason, the 07ers will play against the Wizards.

Although it was only a preseason game, this was Zhang Zifeng's first appearance in an official game, which attracted the attention of countless media.

Countless people want to know what will happen to Zhang Zifeng's performance in the NBA, whether it is a parallel import or whether he can really gain a foothold in the NBA.

76ers starting lineup: Cannan, Zhang Zifeng, Thompson, Covington, Noll.

Wizards starting lineup: Wall, Bill, Porter, Humphries, Gortat.

Zhang Zifeng started this game, and he will face Bradley Beal in this game.

Bradley Beal was also selected with the third overall pick, but he was in the 2012 draft.This guy has excellent physical fitness. In addition to his excellent shooting, he also has this strong ability to hit the basket.And his defense is also very good.

Bradley Beal can be said to be the best object to test Zhang Zifeng's quality.

Facing Bill, Zhang Zifeng felt a lot of pressure.But even if Kobe is in front of him, Zhang Zifeng will not admit defeat.

When Bradley Beal saw Zhang Zifeng, he took the initiative to say: "Oh, man. I watched your NCAA game, and your performance is very good."

Zhang Zifeng was stunned by this sentence, he didn't expect Bradley Beal to watch his game.

But then he thought, Duke University is so hot this year, it is not surprising that he has watched the Duke University game.

Zhang Zifeng said, "Thank you! Mr. Bradley, you are very strong. But I want to beat you!"

Bradley Bill smiled nonchalantly and said, "Really, then try to challenge me!"

After the jump ball, Noll snatched the ball.

After Cannan got the ball, he saw that Zhang Zifeng had quickly rushed to the outside line on the right side of the Wizards.

Kannan immediately passed the ball to Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng received the basketball, jumped up and shot, swiped the ground, and scored a three-pointer!

Bill saw Zhang Zifeng running forward, and he hurriedly followed.However, when he just ran close, Zhang Zifeng jumped up and shot without waiting for his teammates!
Seeing the ball scored, Bill regretted a bit and ran to the frontcourt, ready to attack.

Just beyond the three-point line, Bill saw Zhang Zifeng looking down at him seriously.

Bill laughed, "This guy doesn't seem to have such a meaning!"

Bill yells at Wall, "John! Pass me the ball, I'm going to single this guy out!"

Wall heard it and immediately passed the ball over.

Bill received the ball and signaled his teammates to go away. He wanted to single Zhang Zifeng.

When the audience reporters saw it, they immediately became excited.Here we go, Zhang Zifeng is about to face high-level players in the NBA, what will happen to his performance.Can you still show the defensive level of the NCAA?
Bill dropped the ball and started.Take a step to the right, and then quickly pull the ball to change direction, trying to cut in from the left.

Zhang Zifeng moved quickly, without losing his position, still facing Bill.

Seeing that Bill didn't get rid of Zhang Zifeng, 76ers coach Rhett Brown nodded appreciatively and thought to himself: "Compared to NCAA time, Zhang Zifeng's focus is lower when defending now. It can be seen that he has carried out quite strict defense. train!"

"Not bad!" Bill Chen praised, "However, it's not enough!"

Bill didn't change direction, he just carried Zhang Zifeng and rushed inside.

As soon as Bill exerted his strength, Zhang Zifeng's chest felt very uncomfortable, and his body was squeezed and he retreated step by step.

Is this the confrontation of the NBA?

Sure enough, it is not comparable to the NCAA level. In the NCAA, there are very few people who can crush themselves to break through like this.

Unexpectedly, Bill, a guard who is not known for his strength, can make him overwhelmed, let alone a strong guard like Harden.

It seems that I have to strengthen the physical confrontation.

Although he couldn't support Bill and let him push himself into the inside line, when Zhang Zifeng didn't give up, he still entangled with Bill desperately and put pressure on him.

Bill broke into the penalty area, jumped high, and threw the ball.

Maybe it's the new season, Bill hasn't found his form yet, and this ball has hit the iron.

Noel grabbed the rebound and saw Zhang Zifeng galloping to the frontcourt, he sent the ball to Zhang Zifeng with a long pass.

This is the new season 76ers tactics designed by coach Brown for Zhang Zifeng.

After Embiid was reimbursed for the season, Noll was a defensive center again, and the 76ers' offensive ability was terrible.

In order to ensure the scoring rate and at the same time give full play to Zhang Zifeng's strength, Brown designed a quick counterattack tactic.

Zhang Zifeng dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and saw that the Wizards had already returned to defense.

Zhang Zifeng's rapid breakthrough suddenly stopped, jumped high, lifted the basketball like lightning, and threw it quickly.

The basketball arcs over Bill's blocking hand and heads for the hoop.

"Shua!" The goal was scored!
Zhang Zifeng felt hot in the opening game and scored three consecutive three-pointers. The 76ers led 9-0.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng's outstanding performance, fans of the 76ers asked their teammates. "Didn't you say that guy has a hidden danger in his knee? Why do I feel that he has no problem at all!"

His partner shrugged and said, "I don't know, but this guy doesn't look that bad, look at his touch, look at his running position, it's just amazing. Even Bill can't restrain that guy. At least Looks a little Reggie Miller now!"

"Well, if he can have Reggie Miller's level, I think Sam Hinch made the right choice this time! With his scoring, and then when Embiid is healthy, one inside and one outside, it will be Best duo for the 76ers!"

"We should look again, the game has just begun, if this guy is really that good, then we'll let that guy Sam Hinch's poor house go. Cheer for the Chinese!"

“Hmm! Hope he doesn’t disappoint us!”

　Change the protagonist to go to the 76ers.The information I queried before was wasted. I spent half a day today to inquire about the schedule of the 15ers in the 16-76 season, as well as the player transactions and the specific situation of the players.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)