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Chapter 207 Embiid Assists

On February 2, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, a group photo of the 18 NBA All-Star World Team rookies.

As one of the selected members, Tianyang stood at the C position, and Embiid stood on his right. Since he entered the shooting room, he has been telling him stories, from African tribes, to American campuses, and even alien civilizations in the end.

Fortunately, other players arrived in time. After adjusting the camera, the photographer raised his hand and shouted:

"One, two, three, cheese! OK, the filming is done, thank you for your cooperation."

After the words fell, Tianyang was about to flee, but Embiid grabbed him.

"Last time you said that you hanged that person more than me. I went to ask Rodman for advice. He told me that you didn't lie to me. He did meet the man who became a sharpshooter at the age of 3 in North Korea."

"That's all you're talking about?" Tianyang's mood faded, "Let's talk about it next time, I'm going to be interviewed."

"I have a secret plan, and I'm going to discuss it with you." Embiid looked around mysteriously, and continued in a low voice: "In the game tonight, we will help you score, try to make big news, and grab the MVP." Got it."

Actually planning to win the prize for himself, Tianyang was so angry and funny, he just said it straight, why did he have to go around in circles?
"Thank you, but you can also fight for it. Don't care what the fans say, you are considered a rookie." Tianyang patted Embiid on the shoulder. In his opinion, although the opponent entered the NBA in 14, he was injured and reimbursed for two years, so he should be counted as a rookie. .

"You made a mistake!" Embiid's voice was even lower, and he lowered his head to Tianyang's ear, "I'm talking about the MVP of the regular season, not the MVP of the Rookie Challenge. You need the attention of reporters and fans!"

Tianyang heard the words, and instantly thought about the relationship: he scored crazy points in the Rookie Challenge, and there must be a lot of news after the game. More and more people know him, and there may be more fans voting for him to win the MVP.

It is absolutely a lie to say that he has no interest in the MVP of the regular season. Getting the MVP at the age of 20 is higher than Rose at the age of 22. Just relying on the title of the youngest MVP can increase a lot of income.

"What do you want in return?" Tianyang immediately agreed after considering the pros and cons.

"You made a mistake again." Embiid waved his hand quickly, "I just admire you and don't ask for anything in return. Besides, we wear the same brand, so we should help you both in public and in private."

Tianyang was confused again. Could it be that Adi didn't speak out publicly under Jordan's dominance before, and now he turned to underground support?
He couldn't help thinking, and then realized that it was quite difficult to make a big news in the Rookie Challenge.

Don't look at some rookies with high picks but pitifully little playing time in the team. They all want to show themselves on this stage.

In addition, the 17 rookie competition system is the same as last year. Instead of the first-year rookie against the second-year rookie, it will be changed to the world team VS the US team.

When the game starts, the U.S. team will probably defend crazily and attack vigorously in order to protect their honor. In addition, they may have known each other since they were young, so their performance will definitely not be too bad.

Most of the world team lacks cooperation, and it is very likely that the rhythm of whoever gets the ball and whoever takes the shot.

In short, the enemy is strong and strong, the form of our side is unknown, and the future is bleak.

"Let's talk about it at that time. Don't force it. This kind of thing also depends on luck." After Tianyang finished speaking, he separated from Embiid and went to the media area for an interview.

……

At 5 o'clock, Tianyang came to the media area. Because it was an All-Star Game and there was no home team, all players participating in the game, whether it was the Rookie Game or the Skills Challenge, were interviewed here.

As soon as Tianyang appeared, there were fewer reporters around Harden, Westbrook, Curry and other big names.

To be honest, as a rookie, if the "emotional intelligence" is higher, he should wait for all the big names to be interviewed in recent years, but Tianyang doesn't care, and turns a blind eye to the eyes of other big names.

TNT reporter Maggio was also here, and Tianyang asked her to ask questions first.

"Bill Simmons wrote an article before, saying that if you have 2 All-Star teammates, your offensive skills will get the best fighters, and 2 days later in the All-Star Game, you will fight side by side with many masters. Have you thought about scoring crazy points, have you thought about getting AMVP?"

Tianyang nodded, "Of course I thought about it. I will work hard for any award, but whether my crazy points are needed depends on the coach's arrangement and whether the team needs it."

The reporter looked sideways at him. There are many big-name players here, but Tianyang replied so honestly. He said that he wanted to win Davis MVP if he was a novel.

There were rumors before that Durant, Leonard, and Westbrook will do their best to help Davis win the MVP in this game.

There are two reasons for the popularity of such rumors.

One is that New Orleans is the venue, and Davis is the head star, and his strength is widely recognized by fans and players.

The second is conspiracy theory. Nike does not want to see Tianyang, Curry or even Harden get the AMVP, but if the Nike camp is dispersed, it may make mistakes, so it concentrates on pushing Davis.

Conspiracy theories are very popular and fans love to read gossip.

In a blink of an eye, Tianyang finished the interview and returned to the locker room.

……

At 7 o'clock, the 17 NBA Rookie Challenge kicked off.

The two teams started, point guard Exum vs. Russell, shooting guard Tianyang vs. Booker, small forward Ingram vs. Saric, power forward Jokic vs. Marquez, center Embiid vs. Towns .

In the jump ball link, Towns was superior.

Russell took the ball and walked up the court. When he reached the three-point line, he raised his hand and shot directly regardless of the pick-and-roll.

Exum didn't take off to block the shot either, and turned around to watch the basketball fly.

Hollow into the net, the US team 3-0.

Embiid took the initiative to pick up the basketball, exited the baseline and handed it to 76ers teammate Saric.

Although it is a rookie challenge game with a bit of entertainment, not only Exum was stunned by his pass, but even Saric was a little dazed. When he ran into the field and asked Saric for the ball, all the fans All dumbfounded.

What do you mean?Performing center one-stop fast layup?

Sharic was in a trance, and still passed the basketball back.

Just when the ball thought he was going to start performing, he passed the ball to Tianyang.

Fans, players, coaches: ? ? ?

It's okay to tease everyone, but what's the point of passing it on to Tianyang?

Even if you want to pass it on, why not pass it on in the first place?
If you have to take off your pants and fart, pass it to Saric first?

Tianyang understood Embiid's thoughts, so he didn't care so much, took the ball and dribbled it forward.

At the top of the arc, Booker opened his hands and assumed a standard single-defense posture, playing exactly like a regular season.

Tianyang thumped in his heart, and was about to think of a way to break through, when Embiid ran up to do the pick-and-roll.

Downs was watching from a low position with his hips akimbo at this time, completely unaware of this situation, so he could only watch with wide eyes.

Tianyang got rid of the defense, dribbled the ball to the right wing, adjusted his posture and shot steadily.

3 points hit, tied.

Now the U.S. team quit, Russell dribbled the ball to the left wing, Towns stepped forward to pick and roll, and Marquis and Booker screened each other off the ball at the top of the arc.

Booker got rid of Tianyang and rushed to the basket, received a pass from Russell, and scored a three-step layup.

The applause of the fans on the scene has not yet ended. Tianyang made a long pass from the bottom line, then rushed into the court, received a pass back from Embiid, strode out of the three-point line, turned around and dribbled, added a European step to dodge, and finally backhanded under the basket Layup.

It's completely regular game play!

The fans at the scene were okay, but the coaches of the world team and the US team were all confused.

The players spontaneously resorted to tactics. If they lost this game, it would be so embarrassing.

There is no way but to play for real.

(End of this chapter)