NBA: This Center Is So Stable

The first time, the second time.

Chapter 170 The guy who doesn’t look like a superstar

March 31.

On the day Jordan arrived in Portland, a flight from New York also landed at the Portland airport.

Portland Trail Blazers!

It was the last journey of the Knicks in March.

Like the Cavaliers, the Trail Blazers are also in the final battle for a playoff spot.

In addition to strength, the record of 7-9 in the West is also very close.

Currently, the Trail Blazers are ranked 9th in the West, and they are only one win away from tying the Denver Nuggets in the previous place. This game against the Knicks was also classified as a key game for the Trail Blazers coach.

As the coach of the Trail Blazers, Maurice Cheeks’s desire to defeat the Knicks is not groundless.

First!

Before the game, he learned from the grapevine that the Knicks would have a double rest in this game, and the players who rested were Houston and Kurt Thomas.

These two guys can be said to be the backbone of the Knicks’ inside and outside lines. Although the Knicks are now in their heyday, Cheeks is confident that he can lead the Trail Blazers to defend their home court without Kurt Thomas and Houston.

In addition.

There is also news that two big names will watch the game today. They are here to observe Zach Randolph’s performance on the spot. They plan to give a surprise to the big black bear who has risen this season.

When Randolph heard Jordan’s name in the locker room, he was excited.

You know, last season, Randolph was just a forward in the rotation lineup of the Trail Blazers. His extraordinary performance this season directly made him sit firmly in the team’s starting power forward, and even the position of the core player.

Now that Nike’s North American president is here to watch the game, Randolph is ready for the game against the Knicks.

Pre-game interview.

Facing the camera, Randolph’s overflowing self-confidence gushed out directly from the camera: “The rookies in the East, they want to take a victory from Portland, here I just want to say: absolutely impossible!”

After that, Zach Randolph swears at the camera and then flexes his biceps.

The 260-pound (118kg) body and strong strength are the basis for Randolph’s average of 20 points and 10 rebounds per game this season. For a player with little height advantage, Randolph can be said to be a way out for small power inside players.

Of course, Randolph’s violent temper is indispensable.

Last season, his former teammate Reuben Patterson was knocked out by him with one punch, which left a deep impression on Trail Blazers fans.

But in the playoffs last season, Randolph’s tough performance made it difficult for Portland fans not to hate and love this guy.

So most of the fans who came to the scene to support the Trail Blazers hoped that this irritable black bear could remain stable.

At least!

Don’t punch teammates.

On the other side.

Another player who was also interviewed was Wang Song.

In the absence of two generals, the Portland media did not miss this opportunity and seized the contradiction to fire at Wang Song.

“Hello, Wang Song, welcome to Portland. I heard that your starting lineup for this game is not the regular Knicks Five Tigers. This seems to have become the norm for the Knicks since the second half of March. Is there a conflict in the Knicks’ locker room?”

Feeling the deep malice of the Portland media, Wang Song was not angry, but smiled: “Of course not, Miss. I believe you can see from watching our games that our rotation does not affect the Knicks’ record at all. Since we can win the game anyway, why not do it in a relatively decent way?”

“That’s good for the opponent and for us!”

Wang Song’s response was very sharp.

The words revealed that the Knicks would not win the game even if they let you start several players.

This answer really pissed off the Portland media, and they asked a lot of sharp questions with a red face, but Wang Song found an excuse and left.

He didn’t want to have too much entanglement with the away media before the game.

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In the stands

A sharp look was cast at Wang Song who was warming up, and then he glanced back at Randolph.

“John, are you sure this big guy is okay?”

As the first stop for AJ’s new signing, the two chose Portland nearby, but they didn’t expect that the opponent would be the Knicks by such a coincidence.

“Michael, to be honest… if it is

This guy is definitely no problem for other opponents, it’s just a coincidence today. ”

The North American president is full of confidence in Zach Randolph, who was first drafted.

First of all, this guy is young enough. Secondly, he has risen this season. No major manufacturer has signed him yet, so Nike does not need to pay expensive breach of contract fees to dig him over.

Jordan is not too interested in Randolph, but he can’t help but drive over to inspect him because of the close distance.

But in his opinion, if he follows the requirements originally drafted by the North American president, Randolph obviously can’t reach that level.

At least from the face, Jordan didn’t find that this guy with a dark face like Guan Gong has a superstar look.

Jordan, who has personally experienced Wang Song’s personal ability at a cost of 4 million yuan, knows very well what kind of player can stand opposite this Asian boy and talk to him head-on.

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“Welcome, welcome to CCTV Live, I am today’s host Zhang Weiping!”

“I am Su Qun! ”

“Today we will bring you the New York Knicks away challenge to the Trail Blazers. The starting lineup has been announced.”

“Two regular starters of the Knicks did not make the starting lineup.”

“They sent out the Knicks starting lineup for this game: Steve Nash, Shandon Anderson, Tayshaun Prince, Othella Harrington, and Wang Song!”

“The Trail Blazers sent out: Damon Stoudemire, Derek Anderson, Rasheed Wallace, Dale Davis, and Zach Randolph!”

“This will be a tough battle for the Knicks! Looking at the postures of Houston and Kurt on the sidelines, those thick clothes don’t look like they are ready to play.”

Accompanied by the commentary of the Central Sports Center, the starting centers of both sides stood at the midline to prepare for the jump ball.

Wang Song stood in the midfield, and Randolph on the opposite side stared at him covetously.

“Bro, don’t be too nervous! ”

Wang Song comforted Randolph, because he saw a shaking from the opponent, not sure whether it was excitement or nervousness.

You know, in the last game against the Trail Blazers, the “big black bear” in front of him had committed five fouls, and the opponent pulled him down at all costs, just like a novice who had never played basketball.

After all, Wang Song has not yet acquired any injury immunity or titanium alloy body. For this kind of matchup, he should try to avoid the opponent using actions beyond basketball to deal with him.

“You should be nervous, Chinese boy! Haha!”

Randolph sneered disdainfully.

“Don’t think that we will be safe after winning the last game. After more than half a season of training, I am no longer the same as before.”

“Black Bear” clenched his teeth, and his cheeks bulged.

(End of this chapter)