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Chapter 94
Chapter 1 Competing for the Eighth
There were 15 games for the Timberwolves in January, and the most difficult one was the four-game streak in the middle. Fortunately, the Timberwolves won the first three games, leaving only the last game against the Grizzlies.

After a losing streak, they finally found their own rhythm and achieved three consecutive victories in a wave of back-to-back schedules, which undoubtedly proved the resilience of the Timberwolves, a young team.

However, they are still some distance away from the eighth position in the West. The twin stars of the Oklahoma City Thunder have played well this season and are completely crazy, especially after surpassing the Timberwolves to become the eighth in the West. Everyone can see this team The whirlwind power of the team.

As a sports brand giant, Nike is not a fake. It has been at the top of the sports brand industry chain for many years, making it excellent in terms of resource operation, business development and so on.

Perhaps the distant European Nike has not been involved deeply, but in North America and in the Asia-Pacific region, Nike's influence has still become a peak that cannot be crossed.

Especially in the base camp in North America, Nike's scouting system and resource operation have been developed to the extreme.

As we all know, Nike made their fortunes by relying on basketball shoes. The decision to sign the Air Jordan at the beginning allowed them to still make a lot of money.

It is also true that Nike has the most developed scouting system in the North American base camp. You can find traces of Nike scouts in the NBA league, the highest hall of basketball in the world, and in elementary school games in towns and cities across the United States.

Nike attaches great importance to basketball, talent, and future superstars!

In the case of Jordan and James, in the eyes of some people, Nike is undoubtedly lucky, and they are lucky to put their eggs in the right basket.

However, no one knows how many scouts are busy behind the operation of each big Nike contract, and how many commercial marketing designs are involved in the promotion of each player!
Nike chose Kevin Durant in 07. This man looks tall and thin, with extremely long arms. He plays basketball like a smart gibbon. The report gave Durant an extremely high evaluation.

"Future Superstar!"

Facts have proved that Durant did not disappoint this season, averaging 30 points and 1 rebounds per game, which is simply explosive!
Leading the No.1 scoring list, even LeBron James, who averaged 29 per game, can only come in second.

How long has it been since such a young man?This is his first season?

It seems like the third season, right?
Flash Wade won the scoring title in his sixth season, that is, last year, LeBron James did it in his fifth season, and Durant did it in his third season!

This reminds basketball experts and celebrities across the United States of a little man, who is equally incomprehensible, and who regards scoring as nothing - Allen Iverson!

That little man with a flamboyant personality, that tenacious little man with fire in his eyes forever!He also seems to have won the scoring title in the third year, right?

The breakthrough of "Answer" is unsolvable, and no one can prevent him at the peak, everyone has to admit this!

Look at the shy big man of the Thunder. Although his scoring method is simple, it can be equally unsolvable, making it impossible to defend!
With a height of 206 cm and a super long wingspan, he still plays on the outside. Who can stop this guy?
Playing against him is no less than defending a high-positioned fort. The opponent is completely taking off from the second or third floor to compete with you!
Look at the recent performance of the Thunder. First, they slaughtered the Hornets at home. The Queen Bee missed the game.

Facing the Indiana Pacers led by Danny Granger, the Thunder Twins scored 55 points and led the team to a 105:102 victory.

Facing the New York Knicks in the East, well, it is here to mix up the season. There is no suspense in the game, and the Thunder won three consecutive victories.

Then came the third game of the Eastern Conference schedule. Against the Miami Heat led by "The Flash" Wade, the Thunder's outside line went crazy again. Not only Durant and Westbrook played well, but the team's rookie James Harden also scored 15 points that night, using only about 22 minutes of playing time, and his efficiency was extremely high.

There are not many opportunities left for the Timberwolves. The end of January is a good opportunity. If the Timberwolves can seize the opportunity, it is very hopeful that they will catch up with the victory.

What the Thunder will face is both the Spurs and the Mavericks. It is not easy for the young Thunder to get out of the dangerous Texas schedule.

The Timberwolves will face the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers next. Neither team is a strong team this season.

By then, the ninth-ranked Timberwolves will be only one or two games away from the Thunder. The two teams will face off on January 1. Whoever wins is likely to change the eighth place in the regular season.

Who can grab the last ticket to the playoffs depends on the hard work of both sides!

The Timberwolves took a deep breath, knowing that the situation during this period was severe, and they all worked hard in training, trying to accumulate more efforts in training, so that they could perform better in the game.

Up to the starters Li Shihao, Love and the others, down to Gomez and the rest of the role players, they are all sweating profusely in practice, not missing a chance to enhance their strength.

Serbia and Montenegro youth Milicic's outstanding performance in the United Center made Gomez and the others envious.

Who doesn't want to become famous overnight?Who doesn't want to be the headline in the next day's newspaper?

Now, the matter of Milicic is in front of these boys. There is no more vivid example than this. Gomez and the others have been fighting like chicken blood for the past two days. They are working very hard, and the training is a bit boring Incomparable basic skills training is full of energy, without the slightest complaint, high fighting spirit.

Li Shihao saw all these bit by bit, and he remembered everyone's efforts. All he can do is try his best to create more opportunities for them in the game, so that Gomez and the others can score more points. , to play your own light and heat!
This is Li Shihao's responsibility as the boss!
He not only wants to make himself better, but also makes his teammates better. This is what he means as a team leader!
This world is not fair!Li Shihao deeply understands this point. He also once stayed on the bench and couldn't play, and he understands how the pitiful playing time will affect the players!
What Li Shihao can do is to provide good opportunities for his teammates, so that they can also get more attention!

If you pay, you will be rewarded!

On the premise of not affecting the victory, Li Shihao doesn't mind playing such a role in the team.

(End of this chapter)