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On the morning of February 2008, 2, the Lakers officially announced that Kobe Bryant would miss the All-Star Weekend due to a finger injury, including the three-point contest and the All-Star Game.

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Then the nba officially announced that Li Kang would replace Kobe to participate in the three-point contest and the All-Star Game, so Li Kang became the busiest person in this All-Star Weekend.

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On the afternoon of February 2008, 2, at the New Orleans Arena, the rookie challenge officially began. The rookie team vs. the second-year team. Both sides started. The rookie team: Mike Conley (Grizzlies), Li Kang (Lakers), Kevin - Durant (Sonics), Yi Jianlian (Bucks), Al Horford (Hawks).

Sophomore Team: Rajon Rondo (Celtics), Brandon Roy (Blazers), Rudy Gay (Grizzlies), Paul Millsap (Jazz), LaMarcus Aldridge (Blazers).

Horford and Aldridge jumped the ball in the middle circle. The rookie team got the ball. Conley advanced with the ball. A counter-runner threw off the defender, and Li Kang threw a long pass to Ah Lian who was under the basket. Ah Lian took advantage of the opportunity to catch a dunk, 2:0, and the rookie team took the lead.

Ah Lian and Li Kang high-fived each other, and the exquisite cooperation from the two Chinese players instantly ignited the audience. This is the stage for young people.

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The Huaxia domestic fans watching the game were overjoyed. The two Huaxia players cooperated exquisitely, and the Huaxia Sports Channel commentator was all excited.

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The second-year team attacked, Rondo quickly advanced with the ball, Guy came up to cover, and ran back to the basket after blocking, Rondo had quick eyes and quick hands, and threw the ball into the air, Guy made a dunk dunk, 2:2, the second-year team still A ball.

The rookie team attacked, Conley advanced quickly, the ball was passed to Li Kang who was open in the corner, Li Kang caught the ball and made a three-pointer, whoa! , Hollow into the net, 5:2, the rookie team led by 3 points.

The second-year team quickly dribbled the ball across half court, Gay received the ball at the top of the arc, Gay missed a three-pointer, Ah Lian received the rebound and passed it to Li Kang, Li Kang quickly passed the ball to Durant, Durant Te went straight to the basket and dunked with both hands, 7:2, and the rookie team led by 5 points.

Millsap served the ball quickly, but the ball was blocked by Li Kang's long arm. Ah Lian controlled the ball. Conley handed a hand to cover. , The point difference came to 10 points.

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In the half game, the second-year team frequently hit the iron, never hit a three-pointer, stormed the basket, and struggled to maintain the score. On the other hand, the rookie team, led by Li Kang and Durant, blossomed little by little. The five starters all made three-pointers, 70 :55, the rookie team ended the first half with a 15-point lead.

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In the second half, the second-year team felt hot and fired with full firepower, tying the score in one fell swoop, but Li Kang and Durant teamed up to return a 20:0 climax, instantly opened the score, 120:105, and finally the rookie team beat the second-year Team.

Li Kang 30 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists; Durant 35 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Yi Jianlian 18 points, 10 rebounds.

Li Kang beat Durant to win the game mvp, and Li Kang was also the first player to win a triple-double in the Rookie Challenge.

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After the game, Li Kang, Ah Lian, and Dayao had dinner together, sharing their basketball experience and imagining the future of Chinese basketball.

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On the afternoon of February 2008, 2, the three-point contest was held as scheduled. The three-point contest list: Peja Stojakovic (Hornets), Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks), Steve Nash ( Suns), Li Kang (Lakers), Jason Kapono (Raptors), Richard Hamilton (Pistons).

first round:

Peja: 20 points

Nowitzki: 19 points

Nash: 18 points

Li Kang: 22 points

Kapono: 21 points

Hamilton: 17 points

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second round:

Peja: 20 points

Li Kang: 25 points

Kapono: 23 points

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The third round:

Li Kang: 28 points

Kapono: 25 points

Li Kang won the championship of this year's All-Star Three-Point Contest

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Li Kang didn't have time to accept the interview and then participated in the dunk contest.

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After 15 minutes, the grand finale-slam dunk contest, list of dunk contest participants: Li Kang (Lakers), Dwight Howard (Magic), Rudy Gay (Grizzlies), Gerald Green (Timberwolves) ).

Judges: Dominique Wilkins (Human Cinematic Essence), Karl Malone (The Postman), Julius Erwin (Dr. J), Michael Jordan (Aviator), Clyde Drexler (Glider) .

First buckle:

Li Kang: 49 points

Howard: 49 points

Guy: 48 points

Green: 49 points

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The second buckle:

Li Kang: 50 points

Howard: 49 points

Guy: 48 points

Green: 48 points

Finalists: Li Kang (99 points), Howard (98 points).

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finals:

Howard, wearing a Superman shirt, turned into a Superman, gliding and smashing buckles shocked everyone, amazed the audience!

Li Kang made a run-up at midfield, jumped from the free throw line, changed hands under the crotch, and succeeded in one-handed dunking, which instantly ignited the audience and paid tribute to the classic!

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After the dunks are completed, fans can vote on the nba official website through text messages on their mobile phones to finally decide who will be the champion.

Tens of thousands of Huaxia fans came to vote for Li Kang. In the end, Li Kang beat Howard to win the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.

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Li Kang became the first player in NBA history to win both the three-point contest and the slam dunk contest.

After the game, Li Kang accepted an exclusive interview with ESPN reporters holding two trophies.

ESPN reporter: "Li, congratulations on winning both the three-point contest and the dunk contest, and becoming the new three-point champion and dunk champion in NBA history. Can you tell me how you feel now?"

Li Kang: "Thank you. I am very excited now. As a Huaxia player, I am very proud to be able to win the three-point and slam dunk contests."

ESPN reporter: "Dunk Contest fan voting, are you nervous? Is the final result unexpected?"

Li Kang: "Of course not. After the last dunk, I knew that the slam dunk contest championship was secure. You must know that there are two huge fan groups in China and Los Angeles standing behind me. Fans will not lose anyone in voting."

ESPN reporter: "What do you want to say to the fans at this moment?"

Li Kang: "Thank the fans for their support and trust in me. I will continue to play every game seriously. Your support is my motivation."

ESPN reporter: "Thank you for the interview, and I look forward to your performance in the All-Star Game tomorrow."

Li Kang: "Thank you, let everyone wait and see!"