God of NBA point guards

Chapter 105 Best Rookie
Bill Walton said: "For example, the Knicks, Coach Riley has just taken over for a season, the lineup is not complete, needs to be traded, and the second and third positions do not have very strong strength.

For example, for the Pistons, the main point guard Tekken is a rookie with no experience. No one can guarantee his performance in the playoffs.

And although he performed well in the regular season, his offensive efficiency is not enough, barely passing the mark, not reaching the average shooting percentage of the top ten point guards in the league.

In general, his offensive efficiency in the playoffs may be worse, so the possibility of the Pistons winning the championship is very small, and I am not optimistic about them. "

Guokas nodded, with a strange look on his face, and smiled: "Bill, Karim, you all came from UCLA, and Iron Fist also came from UCLA. You are alumni, so you must be familiar with him, right?

Now the meaning of Iron Fist to the Pistons is to represent the future. He even squeezed the assassins to the bench. He is the team's third scoring point, assists leader, and rebounding third.

Speaking of rebounding, I'm really surprised, as a point guard, he can grab so many rebounds?Second only to Sely and Rodman.

By the way, he is still the team's steal leader.

Based on the analysis of these data, his performance can determine the final performance of the Pistons.

So now, do you think that Tekken's performance in the playoffs will really be worse than the regular season as Bill just said. Is he incapable of helping the team advance? "

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton exchanged glances, and the latter smiled and said: "Sorry, Matt, I, I just said that the Pistons' chances of winning the championship are very small, and the Iron Fist may not perform as well as in the regular season in the playoffs. A kind of speculation, not saying that they have no chance of advancing."

"Haha, that was my mistake." Guokat laughed.

Abdul-Jabbar smiled and said: "I knew this young man in 90, when he just became the main point guard of the basketball team, but before that, he had become the first executioner of the ice hockey team.

What I know about him is that his willpower is extremely firm, his psychological quality is extremely tenacious, and he will never give up at any time. He has the shadows of Isiah Thomas and Jordan.

I don't think his performance in the playoffs will drop significantly compared to the regular season.

Another argument in support of my statement is the style of the Pistons.

The Pistons are a defense-oriented team with tough, tough, iron-blooded and fearless qualities. Iron Fist is in such a team, and his style fits perfectly with the Pistons.

He is used to high-intensity defense in the team, and the impact of the playoffs on him will not be as great as we imagined. "

Bill Walton continued: "I think these two defensive-oriented teams, they ultimately fight over who is tougher.

Iron Fist is facing Mark Jackson. This is a guy who is as good at back hitting as Iron Fist. He has a strong confrontation ability, but in front of Iron Fist, his confrontation ability is still slightly inferior. I think Iron Fist will not lose to him. "

Guokas smiled and said: "Well, I understand, you are actually more optimistic about the Pistons. Then let's discuss Iron Fist. After all, he has got a signed sneaker contract, and the current sales are not bad, and his topicality is also very high. .”

Having said that, he changed his tone and asked: "What I want to know now is, what do you think of his violent behavior?

According to the current statistics, after he entered the league, he has participated in the violence in the Pistons locker room, the Battle of Auburn Hills, the fight with Oakley at Madison Square Garden, the conflict with the Big Dream at the home of Houston Mosaic, and the beating of the Rookie of the Year competition Opponent Larry Johnson, etc., at least five or six acts of violence. "

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton looked at each other, is there so much?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said twice, and said: "He was the victim in the locker room, Matt, it's unfair for you to count this as his violent behavior."

"Okay, I apologize." Guokas smiled immediately.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added: "The battle of Auburn Hills was not a fight, nor was it a violent incident. That battle was triggered by a bull. It was a moral crisis. This has been concluded, and it cannot be regarded as an act of violence by Iron Fist.

His counterattack in the game helped us improve our moral standards. Not only should he not be questioned and criticized at that time, he also deserves praise. "

The smile on Guokas's face disappeared. He didn't expect Kareem to defend such a junior, so he could only say with some embarrassment: "Okay then, I apologize again."

Abdul-Jabbar added: "In the fight with Oakley, it was Oakley who hit the iron fist for the layup from the air. It was a malicious foul, and then it was Oakley who attacked the iron fist first. This is not the iron fist's fault."

"Well, I……"

Abdul-Jabbar didn't wait for Guokas to apologize, and continued: "That time with Dameng, it was Dameng who attacked him from behind, and he was knocked to the ground. Dameng still didn't let him go, and he still wanted to fight with other people. Go up and continue beating him, is this his fault?"

"Well, it's my fault." Guucas said with a wry smile.

"No, that's Dameng's fault, they caused the conflict."

Abdul-Jabbar said seriously: "As for the time with Larry Johnson, John Sely made a defensive foul, and then Larry Johnson attacked Sely, causing Sely to hit the ground on the back of his head, and even broke his head. Then Iron Fist came out for his teammates, and the two happened. conflict.

I mean, you shouldn't say that Iron Fist beat Larry Johnson for Rookie of the Year, it makes people think Iron Fist is fighting Larry Johnson for Rookie of the Year, it's not, he's just for his teammates Get ahead.

In fact, even after Larry Johnson killed Sely, he took the initiative to attack Iron Fist, and then he couldn't beat Iron Fist and was overthrown, so this matter is definitely not someone who was beaten by Iron Fist. "

"Okay, I, I apologize." Guokas said helplessly.

Bill Wharton also said seriously at this time: "Matt, you, there is something wrong with your position. You look at these things from the opposite side of Iron Fist, which is wrong."

"No, no, no, I'm just a little off, a little bit off, I have no conflict with Iron Fist, I don't even know him." Guokas said hastily.

Magic Johnson smiled at this time: "Okay, Matt just made a gimmick for the effect of the show, Bill, Karim, don't be angry."

Bill Walton shrugged his shoulders and said: "It's best not to, because the selection of the best rookie is in progress, which is very important to Iron Fist. If he doesn't get the best rookie, his sneaker contract will not be able to implement the contract for the next three years. We Things about him should be looked at fairly."

"Bah!"

After the show ended, Zhou Quan stepped forward and turned off the TV.

"I should call Karim and Bill to thank them for protecting me." He murmured.

Just now, the two of them defended him and vaccinated him, saying that his performance may have declined compared to the regular season, which was to relieve him.

On the 23rd, at five minutes to nine in the morning, David Stern sat in his executive chair.

"Sir, here's your cat poop coffee. Here's the best rookie selection."

A minute later, special assistant Hawk Houston came in with a cup of coffee and put two envelopes on the desk at the same time.

"Thank you, it tastes good."

Stern took two sips of coffee, praised him, put down his cup, and picked up the envelope from the United States.

"Sir, call me again if you need something."

Houston was tactful and left the office right away.

Stern glanced at Houston's back, nodded with a smile, then picked up a paper knife and cut open the sealed envelope, took out a folded letter, opened it and read it carefully.

The reason there are two envelopes is because the votes of the 117 journalists are counted separately and by different people, which is faster.

Half an hour later, he called Hawke Houston in and said, "Hawk, the result is out. Zhou Quan and Larry Johnson scored 397 points at the same time. I agree with this selection result. They will also be awarded the best rookie of the season." honor."

"Double eggs?" Houston was taken aback.

Stern nodded, pushed a blank piece of paper in front of him, and said, "This is their selection data. Now you give orders and announce the result to the public immediately."

"Okay, sir."

Without any hesitation, Hawk Houston immediately took the paper and left.

At ten o'clock, the NBA announced a series of individual honors in the regular season, which were broadcast live on ESPN TV.

Zhou Quan also sat on the sofa in front of the TV, next to his manager Roger Philip.

The first is DPOY, which was picked up by David Robinson of the Spurs.

David Robinson has entered the third season of the league, and he has been tied with Ewing and Olajuwon as the three super centers, one best third team and one best first team, one best defensive first team and one second team, or last season He was named the All-Star for three consecutive years, including two starts, and even Dameng's limelight was suppressed by him. This time he won the honor of DPOY, which is another recognition of his defensive strength.

The Sixth Man of the Year went to Schrempf, the Most Improved Player to Ellison of the Bullets, and the Coach of the Year to Don Nelson.

Then there are several data kings, scoring leader Michael Jordan 30.2 points, rebounding leader Rodman 18.7, steals leader John Stockton 3, assists leader John Stockton 13.7 times, and block leader David Robinson 4.5.

Then announced the best rookie team.

Zhou Quan ranked first team, the remaining four are Dikembe Mutombo, Larry Johnson, Billy Owens, Steve Smith.

Zhou Quan secretly heaved a sigh of relief, the system's requirement has been met, and now only the best rookie is left.

He was sitting on the sofa, there was no tension on his face, his eyes were calm, and he looked very calm, as if he didn't care.

"Don't be nervous, it must be you, Zhou, you helped the league stabilize the situation and eliminate the negative impact of the violence in the locker room. The league should give it to you." Philip comforted.

"I hope so." He smiled.

"In the 1991/92 NBA season, the best rookie was the main power forward from the Charlotte Hornets, the No. 91 pick in [-], Larry Johnson..."

Following the host's words, a hint of disappointment flashed in Zhou Quan's eyes, and Philip swears directly: "Xie Te! How could this happen?"

In Charlotte, Larry Johnson cheered: "Great! I am the best rookie, I am the best one, I won! Iron Fist is not as good as me, not as good as me, I am the best the one."

The host on the TV continued to say: "...and the main point guard of the Detroit Pistons, the No. 91 rookie in the first round of 17, Zhou Quan from UCLA."

"how is this possible?"

Hearing the second half of the host's words, the excited Larry Johnson froze in place as if a plate of ice water had been poured over him.

"ah!"

Following the host's words, Zhou Quan jumped up from the sofa excitedly.

"Double eggs?"

Roger Philip was stunned, but quickly realized, laughed loudly and said, "It's not bad to have double eggs, not bad!

Zhou, Shuangbaodan is also the new best rookie. Skechers has completed one of the three conditions. You have done a good job this season!
I'm here to open the Champagne, I must have a toast. "

"of course."

Zhou Quan smiled and nodded.

At this time, the virtual screen suddenly opened automatically in front of the eyes, and a new prompt appeared: "Congratulations to the host, you have completed the best rookie task, and the reward has been issued."

Memory +5, raised to level 95, nerve reaction speed +5, raised to level 96, the former can't be reflected for the time being, but he can feel the change of the latter immediately.

"Buzzing..."

"Snapped!"

It happened that a mosquito flew past his right ear, and he killed him instantly. His reaction speed was definitely faster than before.

He opened his profile and took a closer look, and found that the defense had been raised from level 92 to level 93, of which single defense had reached level 95, and cooperative defense had reached level 91.

This time, his defense has really improved to a first-class level, and it has been improved in all directions, just in time for the playoffs.

In addition, steals have been directly increased from level 85 to level 95, which is a huge improvement.

With a 96-level nerve response speed, coupled with his excellent wingspan, a pair of big hands, and a strong ability to fight outside, his stealing skills and abilities have improved so much.

At the same time, because the neural response speed is an important quality basis for predictive ability, the most important predictive ability has also been raised from 75 to 80, reaching a second-rate level.

The improvement in prediction has led to the improvement of passing ability, from 90 to 91.

Even the breakthrough ability has been upgraded from level 85 to level 86 because of faster reaction speed.

"This is an all-round improvement that affects the whole body! The reward for the best rookie is really great!"

He looked at his data with joy, especially one of quality, ten qualities, except for strength and injury resistance, the other eight have all been raised to above 90, all of which are first-class.

At this moment, a new prompt appeared on the screen, and he quickly opened it.

"The NBA playoffs mode is on, and tasks are issued."

"The playoffs are the stage for superstars. Please host the performance of superstars in the playoffs. Reminder, since the host is a rookie season, the task difficulty is halved."

When he saw the previous sentence, Zhou Quan's heart arose. After reading it, he felt that the system underestimated him. The data of superstars was halved, and 20+10 was halved, which means 10+5, which is the data of role players. How bad is he?

“请宿主在季后赛中打出场均15分5篮板10助攻2.5抢断的数据，助攻失误比不低于3，投篮命中率达到45%，真实命中率达到53%。”

His mind was confused, 15+5+10?

He didn't have a double-double in the regular season, and the playoffs require a double-double. Is this halving the difficulty?What is the level of superstar performance, 30+10+20?
And the offensive efficiency requirements are higher than in the regular season. He must play a more efficient offense under a stronger defense. For him, there is only one way to strengthen breakthrough scoring.

Of course, the shooting percentage of 45% and the true shooting percentage of 53% are actually not that high, and he can't even enter the top ten point guards in the league. The system requirements still take into account his current level of strength.

"Mission reward, bounce +1."

His heart itched when he saw the reward.

Bounce +1 without losing weight is very tempting. Will he continue to lose weight next?This is a question that should be carefully considered before deciding.

The system is not finished yet, and new tasks continue to be issued.

Zhou Quan is also very excited. In fact, there are very few tasks in the regular season, and basically none in the second half of the season. It is better in the playoffs.

"Requirements for the first round of the series: five skill points will be rewarded for sweeping the opponent, three skill points will be rewarded for eliminating the opponent three to one, and one skill point will be rewarded for three to two."

"Hint: Skill points can only improve the techniques that physical fitness allows."

"Reminder: If you are swept away by your opponent, it is considered a disastrous defeat, and the host's mental willpower will be reduced by one level."

"Reminder: The strength of the Pistons is comparable to that of the Knicks. When the two teams meet, the brave will win. If they fail to advance to the first round, the regular season mission mode will be closed next season."

Zhou Quan read the mission content several times and turned off the system after confirming his understanding.

The problem is a bit serious. First of all, they must be promoted in the first round, and the Knicks must be killed, otherwise the system will not issue tasks in the regular season next season.

Although there are few tasks in the regular season, no matter how little meat there is, it is still meat. It is better than nothing.

At this time, the phone began to ring continuously, and some sponsors, including Skechers, as well as teammates and team management, called congratulatory calls one after another.

"cheers!"

Philip brought two glasses of champagne, they clinked glasses, and they went straight to the party.

Philip said again: "Zhou, just now Skechers said that today's sneaker sales are not worse than yesterday. When many fans bought shoes, they said they liked the nickname Detroit Killer King."

"I X!"

Unable to hold back, Zhou Quan uttered a foul language.

Philip smiled and said, "Now we have won the best rookie. Although it is a double-packed egg, it is not bad. It will definitely stimulate sales."

"Hopefully."

Zhou Quan smiled.

……

"I'm very happy to be the Rookie of the Year, but it caught me off guard to share an honor that I always thought was reserved for the best."

At this time, Larry Johnson accepted a telephone interview at home, his mood was a little weird, and he seemed a little dissatisfied.

"Larry, the Hornets are not eligible for the playoffs. They are No. 12 in the East and only won 31 wins. Do you think this is the reason why you don't have the best rookie alone?" the reporter asked.

"Maybe it is, otherwise what is it? But the funny thing is, this is the best rookie selection, not the MVP selection." Larry Johnson sneered.

"Do you think Zhou Quan is not worthy of the best rookie, and his performance is not as good as yours?" The reporter asked again.

Larry Johnson fell silent. Although the two had fought and suffered a loss, he still had to admit that he was the best one, but Iron Fist was no worse than him.

"He's fine too."

He eventually responded vaguely to the question and hung up.

……

(End of this chapter)