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Chapter 47 Rookie Game

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This year, Mu Xiaobei is naturally selected for the World Team. His teammates include Doncic, Ntilikina, etc., while his teammates Lonnie Walker and Kyle Kuzma are in the US team.

This year's US team is very strong in every position, not only rookie Jayson Tatum, who was selected to the All-Star Game in the second year, but also Mitchell, Kuzma, and this year's No. [-] pick Ayton, No. [-] Barger Lee is also on the US team.

This kind of rookie game is more of a show, but Popovich, who was ready to take this week to adjust when participating in the game, said: "Wood, I hope you can score [-] points in the rookie game. "

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Fifty points, the highest scoring record in the rookie game is only Durant's 46 points. Fifty points is a difficult mountain to cross. Mu Xiaobei also told Popovich about this difficulty.

"It doesn't matter, you just do it, the coach will give you playing time, as long as you can grasp it." Mu Xiaobei seemed to be able to hear Popovich blinking on the other end of the radio wave.

"Well~~, well, I will try my best to coach." Although Mu Xiaobei didn't know what it meant, he still agreed.

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"Bobo, what are you doing?" said a tall man with a gray beard.

"Tim, we need a signature, just like David, just like you." Popovich said: "LaMarcus is not suitable to be the boss of the team. The future Spurs belong to him. We need He became the backbone of the team, I mean, uh, like you or that old guy Dirk you know?"

"Huh? How did you change your gender, old man? You are not like this for Kawaii." Duncan said with a smile.

"Yes, I'm too stubborn." Popovich shook his head: "Maybe if I wasn't so stubborn then Kawhi wouldn't insist on leaving."

Duncan patted Popovich on the shoulder: "Hey old guy, don't say that, isn't this young man very good now? He is humble and polite, hardworking, talented, and responsible. He is very suitable as the signature of the Spurs."

"I hope so," Popovich said, shaking his head.

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Mu Xiaobei didn't know about the conversation between the two old guys in the holy city, but there were many people from the entertainment industry and many famous sports circles.

Well, some players who will participate in the All-Star Game, such as some retired superstars.

"Hey Shaq, long time no see." Kenny Smith said.

"It's been a long time. What have you been up to lately?" O'Neill's playful nature seemed to be about to explode.

"Well, I'm busy publishing a book. You know Kobe wrote a book, and I'm responsible for printing it for him, especially the parts that arrange you in it are all printed and typeset by me." Kenny Smith joked.

"You're still so out of tune." O'Neal laughed, and it was obvious that the two had already turned over the conflict with Kobe when he was with the Lakers.

"Speaking of business, what do you think of today's rookie game?" Kenny Smith said.

"Business? Oh, yes, yes, we are recording a show. What did you just say?" O'Neill said, mobilizing the atmosphere of the scene.

"Okay, I remembered." O'Neal interrupted suddenly when Kenny was about to speak.

"It seems that the US team is stronger. The world team should play Woodbell and Doncic. In addition, Ntilikina and Markkanen can also play more." O'Neill said.

"I'm not asking about this." Kenny Smith said, "I'm asking about the matchup between Mu Xiaobei and Ayton."

"Well, they're both great rookies, they're both great fives, they've got great offensive talent, they've had great stats so far from their rookie season, they've got potential and they've got strength— "

"Hey, hey——" Smith interrupted O'Neill: "Did you take your medicine today?"

"Okay, okay, I know you don't want me to say this kind of official scene, you always want me to create a little conflict and trouble." O'Neill said.

The style of commentary in the United States is very different from that in China. Chinese commentators seldom criticize superstars, or criticize superstars, because they need to protect the fans of each superstar. What they prefer to do is praise, and the fans don’t want to hear themselves Is your idol being praised?
But the commentary in the United States is not like this. They prefer to criticize because of their status in the world. For example, O'Neill, which center does he want to comment on?

"This time I choose the big man from China." O'Neill said: "He is very similar to Yao, but he is a little different from Yao. I like this big Chinese man very much."

"Oh? Do you see that big men who are very similar to Yao have an instinctive fear?" Kenny said: "Although Wood's statistics are good, I like Ayton more because of his offensive dominance talent. terrible."

Well, O'Neill chose Mu Xiaobei as the guest, so he must choose a different one as the host.

The atmosphere on the scene was almost ready, and the game started.

Mu Xiaobei succeeded in jumping the ball, and Ntilikina got the ball and advanced to the frontcourt.

This kind of rookie game, um, the show game, there will be no tactical cooperation at all, basically relying on impromptu performance, so Mu Xiaobei will do pick-and-rolls and so on as soon as he comes up, so that those students at the same level or seniors at a higher level Seeing value in passing the ball to yourself.

Mu Xiaobei picks and rolls an outside shot, Nilikina passes the ball, and Mu Xiaobei is emptied at a 45-degree angle. Well, Ayton didn't post it directly but took a small step back.

Mu Xiaobei directly shot a three-pointer.

shhhhh--

hit.

"Hey, how's it going? Yao didn't shoot three-pointers in his rookie season. This young man's three-pointers have the softness that Asian players basically have." O'Neal said proudly.

Ayton wants to get the ball in the low post, and plays Mu Xiaobei with his back.

The proud son of heaven always has a heart. Mu Xiaobei's performance in his rookie season can be said to suppress Ayton, whether it is statistics or team record, but Ayton is a little unconvinced.

Mu Xiaobei is the No. 25 pick, but he has been selected as the best rookie for three consecutive months, and he was almost selected as an All-Star. Why?
I am not worse than him, I not only want myself to know, I also want to let the whole world know.

Ayton turned his back and squeezed Mu Xiaobei away with his strong back.

Many people know Mu Xiaobei's strengths on the offensive end: he has better speed and touch when facing a strong player, and his strength and height are more advantageous when facing a strong running and jumping ability.

This is also Mu Xiaobei's weakness on the defensive end: against a fast player, his speed is not enough. If this fast player has strong shooting ability, Mu Xiaobei will have a hard time defending against him; against a strong Mu Xiaobei His stamina and confrontation are a bit lacking.Fortunately, his defensive awareness and height are good, which can make up for some of this embarrassment.

After Ayton's hip squeezed Mu Xiaobei, his center of gravity was a little unstable, but he had to make a move, because if he didn't make a move, he would attack for three seconds.

But, just as he was laying up, Mu Xiaobei's peg board hat interfered with his layup.

"Hey, how about Kenny, this big man is just like Yao Ming, he's a thief!" O'Neal laughed.

Mu Xiaobei had already received the rebound at this time, and passed a long pass to Dongcic who was rushing up the frontcourt. Dongcic caught the ball and dunked directly, and the World Team's counterattack was completed!
(End of this chapter)