professional shooting guard

Chapter 267 I Will Work Harder Than Others
In the game between the 76ers and the Nets, Zhang Zifeng did not play badly, and it can even be said to be very good.

20 points, 16 assists, big double-double data.

But after the game, the national media reported Saric vigorously, calling him the savior of the 76ers.It is precisely because of Saric that the 76ers were able to reverse and defeat the Nets in a difficult situation.

As for Zhang Zifeng's description, it's just a simple sentence.Zhang Zifeng performed as usual and got a double-double.

On January 2017, 1, the NBA officially updated the rookie list for the latest week.

There is no suspense about the first place in the rookie list. Zhang Zifeng, who scored 27.8 points, 8.7 assists and 7.5 rebounds last week, firmly occupies the top spot on the list.

The NBA official commented: Zhang Zifeng of the Philadelphia 76ers continued to perform in an all-round way. He was the core of the 76ers and led the team's revival.

Downs of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Simmons of Los Angeles ranked second and third respectively.

After the NBA officially updated the rookie list, that is, "USA Today" praised Zhang Zifeng.

Other American media focused on Simmons and Downs, and Zhang Zifeng briefly mentioned them.

Looking at the American media's attitude towards me during this period, although it is not as demeaning as it was some time ago, it is more like deliberately downplaying myself.This is completely different from last season, when the national media rushed to report on him.

Zhang Zifeng was also puzzled!

During this period of time, my performance was not bad, and the team's record was also very good.It can be said that the Timberwolves where Downs is and the Lakers where Simmons is are in the same world. Why are they so ignorant of the media.

When Zhang Zifeng mentioned it to his manager, Zheng Xinguo, Zheng Xinguo sighed and said, "Feng, it's because you played so well during this period. That's why it happened!"

Zhang Zifeng was surprised when he heard that, "Why do you say that? Is there something wrong with my good performance!"

Zheng Xinguo shook his head and said, "Feng, you have lived in the United States for three years, so you should understand. The so-called equality of all people and racial equality is a joke in the United States! In the eyes of some Yankees, Americans are the best and the best. Europeans are second-class citizens, and people from other countries are third-class citizens. Just like in 05, if Ginobili was an American, he would have won the championship and MVP that year! But it is a pity that he is Argentine, Not to mention that he led Argentina to victory over the U.S. team in the semi-finals of the 04 Athens Olympics. This is the first time since the formation of the dream team that they lost the Olympic championship, which made the U.S. team lose face!"

"You were just a rookie last season, not yet at the level of the league's top stars. The media are happy to report on you and attract attention, and those Americans don't care. But this season you rose strongly, and those Americans are afraid. They are afraid of you as a China. If you become No.1 in the league, that is slapping them in the face. They will do everything possible to belittle you and beat you!"

"It's just that you have been performing well, and you recovered quickly after a few downturns. They couldn't find a chance to discredit you, and they couldn't spread rumors and make troubles under the attention of the fans, so they didn't succeed!"

"If it's just them, it's fine. It can't affect the attitude of so many American media. But you have performed so well this season, and you are a strong contender for this year's regular season MVP. Only Westbrook and James can compete with you. One. James’ statistics this year are worse than in previous years. Although Westbrook’s statistics are almost the same as yours, the team’s record is not as good as yours. It stands to reason that as long as you maintain this state, this year’s regular season MVP is in the bag But Westbrook and James are both players under Nike, but you are a player of Pico. With your influence, Pico has sold very quickly in Southeast Asia, which has aroused great fear from Nike. In the United States, Pico Ke's public relations ability is far inferior to Nike. Under Nike's public relations, I am afraid that the American media will tend to build momentum for Westbrook!"

"It's all these reasons that caused you to be in the current situation. You performed well, but a large part of the American media has been downplaying your presence!"

Zheng Xinguo patted Zhang Zifeng on the shoulder and said, "But you don't have to think too much, now is the information age, and those idiots who still think that they are superior will eventually be eliminated by the times. As long as you continue to maintain this state, No one can stop your shining brilliance. What is yours will be yours!"

Zhang Zifeng looked at Zheng Xinguo with contempt, and said, "Isn't it just that if I, a Chinese, want to reach the top in the NBA, I must work harder than others. Talking so much nonsense!"

Zheng Xinguo gave a thumbs up to Zhang Zifeng, "That's what it means!"

Need to work harder than others?

Zhang Zifeng looked at the stack of newspapers on the table, his eyes sharpened.

Then I will use my undisputed strength to crush all opponents, so that no matter how much those idiots think that I am not pleasing to the eye, they must hold their noses and vote for me!

On January 1, the 12ers finished two consecutive away games and returned to the Wells Fargo Center Arena to play against the New York Knicks.

The Knicks are located in New York City, the largest city in the United States, rich and powerful, and never care about luxury taxes and the like.As long as the player you like, you will be given a big contract immediately.

Because of this, the salary of the New York Knicks has always been ranked among the highest in the league, and they have always had the title of being taken advantage of. They have signed a lot of high-salary and low-ability players.

Especially when Smiling Assassin Thomas was the general manager of the team, if he didn't give a few third-rate players tens of millions of bad contracts every season, he would be ashamed to show his status as a local tyrant who is rich and not short of money.

A lot of money was spent, but not in exchange for good results. The Knicks have not made the playoffs for three consecutive years.

Last summer, in order to change this situation and strengthen the team, the Knicks traded several powerful players in one go.

The strength of the New York Knicks is very strong on the books this season.

The center is Joakim Noah, the 2014 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

The power forward is a rookie in the same period as Zhang Zifeng, and Porzingis was selected by the Knicks with the 4th overall pick in the first round.In the past two seasons, Porzingis has also grown rapidly, averaging 18.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, and has already secured the team's starting power forward.And the Knicks seem to have him replacing Anthony and becoming the core of the team.

The small forward is Anthony, the third pick of the golden generation in 03, and the top five small forwards in the league who can compete with James in the East.

Courtney Lee at shooting guard, although not well-known, but his three-point shooting percentage reached 40.4%, he is a qualified shooter.

Point guard Derrick Rose won the 22 regular season MVP at the age of 2011, the youngest MVP in history.

The book is very strong, but the record of the New York Knicks is still poor this season. So far, they have only achieved 17 wins and 22 losses, ranking 12th in the Eastern Conference.

But neither Zhang Zifeng nor the 76ers dared to underestimate their opponents.

Because Anthony and Derrick Rose are the kind of players who can turn the situation around and help the team win by themselves.

With the whistle of the referee, the game officially began.

During the jump ball, Knicks center Noah easily defeated Noel and gave the ball to Derrick Rose in the backcourt.

Derrick Rose steadily caught the ball from Noah, and with Porzingis' cover, he just threw off Rondo and accelerated directly to the inside.

At the beginning of the game, the 76ers' defense has not yet stood up. Derrick Rose has already broken into the 76ers' inside line. He made a layup without slowing down in the penalty area, which easily made a good start for the Knicks in this game.

"Derrick Rose caught the 76ers by surprise. I haven't seen Rose like this for a long time. The layup just now made me see the Windy City Rose who was flying like lightning!" Kenny Smith said with great emotion Said.

In the transition between offense and defense, Noel quickly sent the ball to Rondo, and Rondo took the ball to the frontcourt and handed it to Zhang Zifeng.

Kenny Smith actually doesn't hate Zhang Zifeng, but if Barkley is around, in order to attract attention and increase topics, he will automatically turn into Zhang Hei and sing against Barkley.

But Barkley didn't come to explain today. Kenny Smith is partnering with Reggie Miller, so naturally there is no need to go to the villain.

Kenny Smith said: "The 76ers' first offense was handed over to Zhang Zifeng without incident, and Courtney Lee was on defense. But seriously, I don't think Courtney Lee can guard Zhang Zifeng! Nick Adams needs someone to double-team Zhang Zifeng for Courtney-Lee!"

After Zhang Zifeng received the ball, he put his shoulder against Courtney Lee sideways, and he was constantly observing the positions of his teammates from the corner of his eye.

Courtney-Lee's eyes were fixed on the ball in Zhang Zifeng's hand.

According to the scouting report, Zhang Zifeng cannot be allowed to shoot, and he cannot be given the opportunity to directly hit the basket. After forcing him to the penalty area, he will be double-teamed by the team.

Zhang Zifeng looked at Grant in the right corner, and when Courtney Lee was distracted, he suddenly started, and after a fake move to the right, he accelerated and cut to the left.

Because Courtney-Lee was very tight, when he realized it, he was already half a body behind.

Zhang Zifeng stuck Courtney Lee, took a step inside and then stopped suddenly to take a jump shot.

The ball went into the Knicks basket.

Kenny Smith said happily, "Sure enough, Courtney-Lee can't guard against Zhang Zifeng. The Knicks must be careful. Once Zhang Zifeng is able to play smoothly, he can kill the game and send you home!"

2-2!

Zhang Zifeng turned around and ran to the backcourt amidst the cheers of the Wells Fargo Center Arena.

Rose performed very well when he first entered the league. In 2011, he became the youngest regular season MVP in the league.But since the knee injury, Rose has withdrawn from the ranks of top superstars, and it is precisely because of this that he was sent to the Knicks by the Bulls.

Rose now does not have the explosive power of the year, and relies more on experience and basic skills to play.

Taking the ball to the frontcourt, seeing Anthony standing on the right side, Rose hit the ground and passed the ball to Anthony.

Grant carefully marked Anthony. Anthony has a strong body and excellent skills. He has the title of offensive kaleidoscope when he first entered the league.

Grant thought about how Anthony would attack.

Anthony suddenly jumped up and made a three-pointer.

To Grant's surprise, he was slow to block the shot.

The ball flew over Grant's head and swished into the basket!

5-2!

"Oh, wonderful pull-up jumper!" Reggie Miller commented.

Although he regretted letting Anthony score easily, Grant lost his composure angrily without being caught by Anthony's goal.

No one in the league dares to say that he can guard Anthony and prevent him from scoring.Even Leonard and Iguodala, the best defenders at the small forward position, can't do it.

Grant knew before the game that Anthony would definitely score on his head. What Grant can do is to see how much he can reduce Anthony's shooting percentage after the game is over?
Under Rose's interference, Rondo steadily advanced forward, and Zhang Zifeng ran actively.

Courtney-Lee seems determined to keep an eye on Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng always follows Courtney Lee's figure, and he can't get rid of it.

Zhang Zifeng finally received the ball, Courtney Lee was in front, and the Knicks began to shrink their defense.

Seeing the actions of the Knicks players, Brett Brown also had a headache.

Now I'm afraid that the alliance knows how to deal with Zhang Zifeng with this lineup, so is it possible to put on a five-small lineup again?

The five small lineups are not a panacea, otherwise the Warriors' starting center would not be Zaza Pachulia.

Five small lineups, fast pace, is a big test for physical fitness.Basically, you only go to the fifth elementary school when you are grabbing points, and the comparison is to score more goals than you!
Normally, the regular lineup is better, able to control physical strength, and can persist until the end of the game.

The game has only started for less than 2 minutes, and now it is the fifth primary school.In the fourth quarter, I'm afraid there will be problems with physical fitness.

Brett Brown considered again and again, but decided not to send Shali Qi first, and to see the situation first.

The 76ers team, which lacks offensive means, can only rely on Zhang Zifeng to open the situation.

Holding the ball, shaking, and accelerating, Zhang Zifeng used his technique and speed to tear through Courtney Lee's defense and went inside.

But Courtney-Lee did not give up, he followed Zhang Zifeng closely, interfering with his breakthrough.

Zhang Zifeng went inside and saw that Noah was already waiting for him in front, and Porzingis also moved over, ready to double-team at any time.

Porzingis' flank defense ability has long been recognized, and his lateral movement and footsteps allow him to cover a large area.

After the lessons of the previous game, Zhang Zifeng knew that he must never rush into the penalty area and get caught in a double-team.

When he was about to enter the penalty area, Zhang Zifeng braked quickly, took off, and tried his best to maintain his balance under the interference of Courtney-Lee, and shot.

After landing, although Noel blocked his sight.But the clear sound of brushing the net and the referee's whistle still told Zhang Zifeng that the goal had been scored.

5-4!

At home, Zhang Zifeng had a good touch, scoring 9 points in a row with free throws, helping the 76ers lead 5-9 and getting off to a good start.

Although Zhang Zifeng is very powerful, he can't beat four hands with two fists.Even if Zhang Zifeng tried his best to choose the mid-range shot, the tall bodies of Noah and Porzingis and their long arms formed a defensive wall in the air, which brought a lot of pressure to Zhang Zifeng when attacking.

For a while Zhang Zifeng was in trouble, Brett Brown needed to make adjustments!

(End of this chapter)