The brutality of the NBA

Chapter 60, bad news.

On November 2009, 11, the Rose Garden Arena ushered in the challenge of the "underdog" Minnesota Timberwolves!
"I will send you away, thousands of miles away, you are silent black and white, in the silent age, maybe it shouldn't be, too far away to love each other"

When Xue Ding, wearing sunglasses, walked into the pre-match interview hall humming thousands of miles away.

The Minnesota Timberwolves players are here first.

"Kakkaka!"

Xue Ding was used to flashlights, surrounded by security guards, he struggled to avoid the reporters' long guns and short guns and walked into the interview area.

Underdog, this is Xue Ding's name for Huskies.

1 win and 5 losses, the bottom of the West, what are they not underdogs?
This summer, Minnesota was at its most chaotic, if not unprecedented.

How to mess up the law?
They changed a general manager, changed a coaching staff, changed a whole backcourt lineup, and then changed almost all the role players, not to mention the soap opera starring the golden boy Rubio.

Rubio, who was selected by the Timberwolves with the fifth overall pick, did not choose to land in the NBA.

这个被森林狼寄以厚望的卢比奥的成名之战是在2006年的西班牙联赛上，他在一场比赛中砍下在U16欧锦赛决赛中砍下51分、24个篮板、12次助攻和7次抢断的惊人三双，从此名扬天下。

Most Chinese fans have been familiar with this Spanish point guard since the 08 Olympic Games.

Last year, his single-handed stealing skills made the Chinese team's originally weak defender suffer a lot, and he can be regarded as a deadly enemy!

Many fans even scolded the Basketball Association!

Why didn't Xue Ding be recruited into the national team last year!
As a result, it is difficult for the national team defender to dribble across the half.

Even if Xue Ding was not that strong last year, he must be better than the current main point guard of the national team.

The golden boy Rubio was full of enthusiasm to join the NBA and become a top professional player, but he was selected by the Timberwolves during the draft.

He has repeatedly emphasized that he is unwilling to play in that cold place, even if he does not hesitate to give up this opportunity to enter the NBA and return to Europe to play again.

At the same time, due to the contract issue between Rubio and his alma mater, he did not choose to enter the NBA in the end, but chose to go to Barcelona to play for two years, and then planned to return to the NBA in 2011.

You know, the Spanish golden boy is predicted by experts to be selected by the NBA team with the second pick, and at the same time, he is not lost to Griffin in terms of popularity!

His refusal to play for the Timberwolves caused many fans and the media to watch the Timberwolves jokes.

"I am very much looking forward to playing against Xue. I will prove to the fans who care about me why I was selected with the sixth overall pick."

Joni Flynn, who is one pick higher than Stephen Curry, said in an interview with reporters.

Jonny Flynn averaged 13 points and 4 assists in these six games, which is not bad for a rookie. This is his proud capital.

Many people can see that Flynn is dissatisfied with Xue Ding's popularity far surpassing him.

Some time ago, Google launched a celebrity search ranking list, and Xue Ding, the 22nd pick, led all rookies in the 09 class.

No. 6 show Flynn immediately tweeted a text mocking Xue Ding's popularity.

The general meaning is that Xue Ding gained so much attention by relying on his identity as a yellow-skinned Asian.

This rookie can't shoot, and the pick is not high, but he crushed so many people!

This is a manifestation of fame over strength, and he refuses to accept it.

"His shot is so bad, I've figured out how to deal with him."

"I'll freeze him."

When Flynn was being interviewed, Xue Ding happened to pass by.

Xue Ding didn't care about such words, and this guy was right in many respects.

But Xue Ding also wants to use Kobe and James as stepping stones, but can he succeed so easily?
Anyone would say something about bouncing around before a game.

If Flynn just said these few words, Xue Ding would not take it to heart, but what Flynn said next made Xue Ding a little unhappy.

"I don't mean to look down on Xue, but you all know that most of the Chinese are not suitable to play defenders. I have played against a group of defenders who are known as the best in China in the international arena. It is ridiculous that they In fact, you can also see this from Xue. Xue’s talent is very good, but his projection and other skills are really so-so. If I had his level of talent, I would also Will become an All-Star player, the Chinese are not born to play guards well."

Flynn said carelessly facing the Fox Sports camera.

He doesn't mind exposing the fact that he has a low EQ at all.

Xue Ding who was not far away laughed angrily when he heard this.

No wonder no team is willing to give him a contract after he has fulfilled his rookie contract.

This guy is simply not suitable for mixing in the NBA.

It doesn't matter if you have low emotional intelligence and strength, at most you will be called an idiot.

For Green, Cousins, etc., the media and teammates will treat them like children, with childish words.

But if you have low emotional intelligence and no strength, then sorry, you are not suitable to stay in the NBA.

Xue Ding did not stop at Flynn's interview area to respond, but returned to the Blazers' interview area for interviews.

Talking loudly has never been Xue Ding's way of dealing with challenges.

When the game is getting closer.

McMillan in the Blazers locker room had bad news.

The Blazers' two starters, Batum's left elbow discomfort and Oden's ankle swelling, are on the injury watch list. Under the advice of the team doctor, they will not be on the game today.

Hearing this news, Xue Ding felt a surge of pressure!
Another injury!

Damn injuries.

"Branton, lead a good team!"

McMillan's voice is a bit heavy!

Plus Miller who was injured before.

The season has just started, and the team has lost 3 starters!
This made head coach McMillan feel a little crisis!

"OK!"

Roy answered in a calm voice, and he carried the tasks assigned by the head coach like a mountain.

No matter how mature Xue Ding is.

But after all, he has only played a few games in the NBA. When the teammates he can rely on are not on the court, he will also worry and be nervous.

"Xue, your task tonight may be heavier. While organizing well, you must also take care of scoring and defense."

After briefly explaining to Roy, McMillan found Xue Ding again.

"Well, I see, coach." Xue Ding also nodded heavily.

Oden's defense and Batum's scoring are not so easy to make up, but McMillan has no other way.

Roy is not a god, he can only entrust some of his responsibilities to Xue Ding.

Wait until the head coach arranges all the tactics.

Roy called Xue Ding to stop.

Seeing Roy's relaxed expression, Xue Ding smiled reluctantly.

"Dude, do you feel the pressure?" Roy and Xue Ding touched their fists.

"En." Xue Ding did not deny it, but nodded seriously.

"Remember, pressure is the driving force for progress. You have the potential to become an All-Star. Take advantage of this opportunity. When you encounter difficulties, don't forget to have me in everything. You can just play the same game as before. I don't know. How to deal with the ball, just give me the ball!" Roy asked Xue Ding to maintain the previous state.

"Thanks, Brandon!"

"You're welcome, I like you, you are very good."

Roy is indeed a qualified leader with a delicate mind.

Teammates and even the coach looked that Xue Ding is indeed very strong on the outside, and his statistics are also very versatile, so it is natural to leave many things to him, but Xue Ding's excellence makes them ignore that Xue Ding is a player who has only played a few games. Just a rookie.

He is also worried, and worried that his performance will not meet the expectations of his teammates and fans.

Only Roy noticed Xue Ding's uneasiness.

Seeing Roy stepping out of the locker room confidently, Xue Dingcai calmed down a lot.

(End of this chapter)