NBA: I haven't played a game but I'm full of talent

On Monday, March 3, local time in the United States, there was news that the NBA will officially announce the best players of the month and update some lists on this day.

Chen Hang also watched the update of the official NBA website early in the morning, and when the news was released, he reposted it to Hupu.

Of course, what he hopes more is to have good news about Ling Yang. In this case, this news will attract more attention from domestic fans.

At 9:00 in the morning, when Chen Hang refreshed again, he suddenly discovered the latest news officially released by the NBA.

But after taking a look, he found that it was the best player of the month in the East and West, which had nothing to do with Ling Yang directly.

"Hey, there is Marion." After reading it, Chen Hang let out a beep, and immediately reposted it to Hupu, and then passed it on to Lingyang.

At this time, Ling Yang was on his way to New Orleans. After receiving the news from Chen Hang, he immediately said to Marion:

"Hey Sean, you're Western Conference player of the month."

After hearing Ling Yang's words, Marion immediately took out his mobile phone with a smile on his face.

"Hey, it really is! Well, the NBA officials still have vision." Marion shouted cheerfully.

Then, he read it to himself.

"East Player of the Month, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade. Dwyane improved his double-digit scoring streak to a career-high 58 times. In February, Wade averaged 2 points per game. , The hit rate is as high as 29.8%, creating a record for the highest scoring average in the history of the Heat in February.

此外，“闪电侠”每场还贡献6．5次助攻、5．8个篮板球和1．5次抢断。德怀恩在2月第二次入选了全明星阵容，并且率领热火队取得了8胜2负的佳绩。在2月12日对阵活塞的比赛中，正是依靠他的致命绝杀，热队才以100比98击败了东部排名第的底特律活塞队。”

Everyone thought that Marion would stop after reading Wade, but who knew, this is what continued to read cheekily:

"Western Player of the Month, Phoenix Suns forward Sean Marion, throughout February, Sean contributed 2 double-doubles, averaged 9 points and 24 rebounds per game, and shot 10. 9%, under his leadership, the Suns achieved an excellent record of 53 wins and 8 losses.

Meanwhile, in February, the Hackers became a three-time All-Star. "

After reading, Sean Marion shouted immediately.

"Damn, why are mine so short."

"Hey, short! Sean, have you finally recognized yourself?" Ling Yang laughed out loud after hearing this.

After hearing Ling Yang's words, all the people in the car burst into laughter. Marion quickly realized that he was about to explain.

"No, I mean..."

"Don't worry, Sean, this is just a secret of our Suns, and we won't tell it."

"That's right, those female reporters won't know anything about you."

Obviously, Marion's explanation didn't work, so he immediately changed the subject and said:

"Damn it, Ling, I think the reason why my evaluation is so short is that you split my stats in many games.

Ling, I have to see what your average stats are now? "

After hearing this, Ling Yang smiled and said: "Today, the league will release a new rookie ranking list, and you will know when the time comes... Hey, the list is here!"

The NBA released the Eastern and Western Players of the Month in February, and then released the Eastern and Western Rookies of the Month in February and the latest top ten rookie rankings.

Chen Hang, who had been waiting by the computer for a long time, discovered it immediately. As soon as he saw the list, Chen Hang shouted:

"Sure enough, there is Ling Yang!"

While reposting it to the domestic Hupu forum for the first time, Chen Hang immediately forwarded it to Lingyang.

At the same time, Chen Hang even specially sent a message to congratulate Ling Yang.

Therefore, Ling Yang saw the latest list almost immediately.

In the carriage, after hearing Ling Yang's words, Marion immediately checked, and at the same time, he read aloud again.

"February East Rookie of the Month, Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond - Felton, the 2th pick Raymond won the Rookie of the Month for the first time in his career, with an average contribution of 5 points in February. He ranks third among rookies, and he ranks second and third among rookies in assists (2) and steals (15.6).

在2月23日与凯尔特人的比赛中，他拿到职业生涯新高31分，另外在过去的11场比赛中有9场得分均达到两位数。”

"Best rookie of the month in the Western Conference in February...Phoenix Suns forward Ling Yang!" Marion deliberately drew a long voice to ensure that everyone was listening to him.

Then he continued to read: "This is a difficult choice. Chris Paul's performance in February was also good enough, especially ranking first among rookies in points and assists, but this honor still belongs to Ling.

In February, Ling ranked fourth among all rookies with an average of 2 points per game, but his statistics in other aspects are surprising, with 13.8 rebounds and 13.8 steals per game ranking first among all players in the league!Yes, all players in the league, not rookies.The average of 2.72 blocks per game ranks 2th among all players in the league and 7st among rookies.

In the 2 games in February, Ling was able to get a double-double, and scored 11 points and 23 rebounds in the game against the Bucks. In the All-Star Weekend, he won the MVP of the Rookie Challenge and performed amazingly. His performance of 20 full dunks undisputedly won the honor of dunk king. "

After Marion finished reading, he shouted in surprise: "Ling, was your performance in February so good? You averaged 2 rebounds per game.

Man, I finally know why my rebounding stats don't look high..."

At this moment, Nash shouted: "Ling is ranked first in the rookie rankings!"

"Sure enough!" Marion also shouted, and then continued to read.

"Top Ten Rookie List:

No. 1, Ling Yang, Phoenix Suns forward.

场均统计：场均11.9分10个篮板2.25次抢断1.81次封盖1.05次助攻。

Comments: This is the first time this season that someone can surpass Chris Paul for the top position. If Ling can start the season from the beginning of the season, such competition may come earlier.

Ling won the best rookie of the month in the Western Conference for two consecutive months. Although his scoring average is not dominant, he ranks first among all rookies with 30 double-doubles in a single game. From the last game in January to Now, he has won double-doubles in 1 consecutive games, and his scoring ability is constantly improving. In the last three games, he has scored 15+20 consecutively.

The average of 10 rebounds per game not only ranks first among all rookies in the league, but also ranks eighth in the league. At the same time, his average of 1 steals per game ranks first among all players in the league, and his average of 8 blocks per game ranks first in the league tenth place.

As a rookie player, such statistics are amazing, and more importantly, Ling's statistics are still rising.

Behind these statistics, Ling’s contribution to the Suns on the defensive end has been recognized more and more. He has outstanding defensive performance against the league’s top scorers, and is considered by some media and experts to be a strong contender for the best defensive player of the season. . "

Marion finally finished reading, Ling Yang suddenly laughed and asked Marion:

"Hey Sean, is it long enough?"

After Marion heard it, he immediately started to mutter, "That's right, Ling, why is your evaluation so long?"

"Perhaps it is to let everyone understand why Ling can surpass Chris Paul for the first place. After all, Chris's performance is also good enough." Nash explained aloud.

After hearing this, Ling Yang nodded immediately, expressing his approval of Nash's words.

At this time, he was also looking at the evaluation of Paul.

"No. 2, Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets guard.

Stats per game: 16.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 2.22 steals

Comments: This is the first time Chris Paul has fallen to the second position since November, but his performance is still good enough. He was selected for the new US national team training list yesterday, and he is also in this list The only rookie player.

Although the Hornets lost consecutively to the Sonics and the Clippers in last week's trip to the west coast, Chris Paul's personal performance did not disappoint, and all the data are steadily improving.The Hornets will return to their home court against the Suns today, and Paul will also have the opportunity to compete face-to-face with Ling Yang. "

Ling Yang read Paul's evaluation, and then continued to look back. No.3 was Raptors' Villanueva, No.4 was Bucks' Bogut, and Knicks' Channing Fry ...

But just like the previous life, other people basically cannot threaten the first and second positions.

And the best rookie has obviously become a competition between himself and Paul.

Thinking about today's game against the Hornets, Ling Yang immediately thought it was very interesting. He didn't know what Paul was thinking, but at least he would go all out for this game, at least to prove that this list is correct.

Obviously, Paul also has the same idea as him.

When we met in New Orleans that day, Paul's expression was extremely complicated.

Before that, although Ling Yang performed very well and even won the best rookie in the Western Conference last month, Paul did not think that Ling Yang could threaten his position as the best rookie.

However, Ling Yang's performance really stimulated Paul, who played a very strong performance in February.

However, Paul never expected that Ling Yang's performance would be even better.

Especially since entering March, he has played 20+10 in a row, surpassing him in one fell swoop and becoming the top rookie of the year.

As Paul, who has been on this list for more than half a season, he is naturally unwilling to lose the number one position just like this.

So in the Suns' away game against the Hornets that day, both Ling Yang and Paul played extremely positively.

In the end, Ling Yang had the last laugh.

At the end of the game, the Suns beat the Hornets 101:88, winning all four games the two teams have played against each other this season.

In this game, the Suns arranged for Bell to defend Paul, which really caused a lot of trouble for Paul, plus Ling Yang, Kurt Thomas, and Marion's various auxiliary defenses.

In the whole game, although Paul also got a double-double and sent 11 assists, he only made 12 of 4 shots and scored 13 points. He also had 4 rebounds and 2 steals.

As for Ling Yang, not only took away the victory with his teammates, but also achieved a complete victory in terms of statistics.

In this game, although Paul had a good communication with the team's starting small forward Mason before the game, hoping to give Ling Yang enough defensive strength, Ling Yang still played excellent data and scored double 20 again.

In the whole game, Ling Yang not only scored 22 points, but also contributed 21 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks and 3 assists.

Interestingly, one of Paul's 2 steals was given to Ling Yang, and 1 of Ling Yang's 4 steals were given to Paul, all stealing the opponent's pass.

While the Suns won six consecutive victories, Ling Yang also proved once again with the data that it is not inappropriate for the league to rank Ling Yang at the top of the best rookie list.

And such successive news also stimulated Ling Yang's fans to be very excited.

Ling Yang, who already became a fan because of the slam dunk contest, has a group of loyal fans.

There are those who support it and those who oppose it. Hornets fans and the local media in New Orleans expressed their dissatisfaction with the league's ranking.

"Ling next to the two All-Stars should be able to get more opportunities. He is a three-position player, but he plays the four-position position. What is unconvincing is that he can always score with the help of his teammates.

But as the controller of the ball, Chris faces the opponent's strongest defensive firepower every night. He needs to organize the offense and create scoring opportunities by himself. "

It's just that this kind of sound is more local in New Orleans.

In the outside media, few people questioned this ranking.

Ling Yang's independent offensive ability is indeed not good enough, but everyone can see the progress of Ling Yang's offensive end, and his scoring ability is constantly improving.

What's more important is the performance that Ling Yang brought to the Suns on the defensive end. Rebounds, steals, and blocks are not what teammates can help them get.

And Ling Yang's performance in the next few games has once again proved his ability to everyone. Although his offense has ups and downs, he has steadily maintained a double-double output.

主场迎战森林狼，凌阳全场比赛拿下14分16个篮板4次抢断3次封盖1次助攻的数据，帮助太阳107：96战胜对手，取得七连胜。

客场对阵勇士，凌阳全场比赛拿到20分17个篮板5次抢断2次封盖2次助攻的数据，帮助太阳110：92大胜对手，取得八连胜。

客场对阵勐龙，凌阳全场比赛拿下18分12个篮3次抢断3次封盖的数据，帮助太阳108：95战胜对手，取得九连胜。

Against the Celtics at home, Lingyang attacked Kaleidoscope Pierce. Although he performed poorly on the offensive end and scored only 10 points, Lingyang directly limited Pierce's shooting percentage to 29% in this game.

同时，凌阳还贡献了14个篮板2次抢断2次封盖的数据，帮助太阳以97：90战胜对手，拿到10连胜！

The 10-game winning streak is also the first time the Suns have reached double digits in winning streak this season!

At this time, the Suns finally ushered in another hard stubble, the Spurs.

This season, the Suns will play 3 games against the Spurs. The Suns ended in failure in the previous two games in November and January.

However, in those two games, Ling Yang hadn't started yet in the first game, and Kurt Thomas was absent in the second game.

In this match, the lineup of the Suns is much more neat, but Stoudemire is still missing.

"For the past two seasons, the Spurs have been the Suns' sufferer. If the Suns want to make a bigger breakthrough, they must win the Spurs!"

In the American West Arena, El McCaw Yin and Eddie Johnson, two old partners familiar to Suns fans, commented and analyzed when they watched the players from both sides enter the field.

"Although the Suns are still without Amare Stoudemire, they still need to show enough performance to bring enough pressure to the Spurs.

This is a key factor for the Phoenix Suns to break out of the West in recent seasons. If they lose against the Spurs, this will be a huge resistance for the Suns to go further in the playoffs. "

McCaw Yin's expression at the moment was very serious.

At the moment, the fans on the scene also looked very serious.

Last season, the Suns were easily eliminated by the Spurs 4:1. This season, the Suns faced the Spurs and lost 2 games in a row. In the last 7 games between the two sides, the Suns only won one game. It can be said that it is difficult for fans to fully accept it.

The entire Suns team is naturally aware of this, so before the game, D'Antoni continued to polish his tactics in the team's training games.

And before going on the field, Nash, who has always been quiet before the game, yelled directly:

"Come on, Sun!"

"come on!

! ”

With a shout, the players dispersed, and Ling Yang walked onto the court together with other starting teammates.

The starting lineup for the Suns is still Thomas, Marion, Ling Yang, Bell, and Nash.

The Spurs' lineup this year has also remained relatively stable, with few injuries to the core players. Ginobili was injured in February, but he has returned now.

So in this game they still sent the normal starting lineup of the whole team, center Nazr Mohamed, power forward Tim Duncan, small forward Bruce Bowen, shooting guard Manu Ginobili, point guard Tony - Parker.

Thomas and Muhammad both jumped the ball, and the Spurs took the lead to get the ball.

Falling into half court, the Suns immediately began to misplace their defense.

Thomas went to face Duncan, and this hard work was left to the only player in the Suns who was better at low-post defense.

On the perimeter, there was also a wide range of misplaced defenses. Bell went to defend Tony Parker, Ling Yang went to defend Ginobili, and Nash went to match up with Bruce Bowen, who was relatively weaker in offensive ability.

To the Sun's surprise, the Spurs' first round was not handed over to any of the GDP trio.

Muhammad mentioned the free-throw line to receive a pass from Parker, and then it was Bowen who cut to the basket, took the pass and used his height advantage to beat Nash in the paint and hit two points.

"The Spurs really know how to find opportunities." Ling Yang started to mutter as he ran towards the backcourt.

Obviously, Spurs coach Popovich had expected the Suns to switch defenses, otherwise it would be impossible to arrange such a tactic at the beginning of the game.

When it was the Suns' turn to attack, the Spurs did not switch defenses, but played one-on-one according to position.

This is not the same as the previous game between the two teams.

Ling Yang looked at Bao Wen who was right next to him, and he also murmured in his heart: "Does this count as the Spurs' recognition of their offensive ability to a certain extent?"

There was a hint of joy in his heart, and at the same time, Ling Yang also felt the real pressure of defense.

Bowen, as the league's top 3D player, aside from his dirty moves, his perimeter defensive strength is naturally the league's top existence.

Stared at by such a strong defensive player, it is indeed not easy for Ling Yang to get an offensive opportunity.

After running continuously, Ling Yang didn't get a direct chance to cut in, so Ling Yang turned to ambush, but the ball still couldn't be given to Ling Yang in the end.

In the first round, when the players were locked up, Nash finally chose to attack by himself, broke through to a short distance, made an emergency stop and hit the ball with difficulty.

After the start of the game, the Spurs did a very good job of retreating, and the Suns were forced to fall into more positional battles.

So Ling Yang soon discovered that the defensive pressure was not limited to this round, and in the next half of the game, Ling Yang was stunned to find an offensive opportunity.

Being targeted by Bowen, it is difficult for him to directly get an air cut and enter the basket. However, Nash's breakthrough points on the Sun's side found him twice when Bowen was defending.

It's just that Ling Yang's position is relatively close to the three-second zone, and Duncan's supplementary defense is also in place in time, so he doesn't get a good chance to attack.

After playing for about half a quarter, Ling Yang didn't make a single shot, which is extremely rare in recent games.

On the sidelines, D'Antoni frowned slightly.

With the improvement of Ling Yang's offensive performance during this period, D'Antoni has allocated some shots to Ling Yang in these games.

Lingyang's score every night is also a very important part of the sun. If this point is not opened at all, it is not good for the sun.

Of course, this impact has not been reflected for the time being. The Suns played very actively today, whether it is offense or defense.

Nash also showed a very good offensive state after the start of the game. So far, the score of the two teams is 14:13, with only 1 point difference, and Nash has personally scored 6 points and 3 assists.

On the sidelines, D'Antoni wondered if he should take advantage of a dead ball to directly replace Ling Yang with James Jones to see how Jones is doing today.

But at this time, D'Antoni found that in this round, the Spurs' defense changed.

After Popovich commanded with a gesture on the sidelines, Bowen no longer defended Ling Yang, but directly stopped Nash.

Obviously, after finding out that Nash was in good shape in the opening game, Popovich didn't want Nash to play so easily.

As a result, the defender of Ling Yang changed from Bowen to Parker.