last super center

Chapter 35 Elite Eight, Florida!
"I don't know how many great moments there were in this game, but what I do know is that Kansas had the last laugh."

The two commentators were drooling, and they were trying their best to finish the game in the commentary booth.

In the center of the field, amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the fans, the camera focused on Su Mu in close-up.

The big screen was constantly replaying Su Mu's wonderful performance in the competition. For the first time, Su Mu successfully won a triple-double on the stage of the competition. With a different kind of data, he became the most shining new star!
Embiid stepped forward excitedly, wanting to give Su Mu a bear hug, but Su Mu pushed him away with some disgust, sweating all over his body, almost suffocating me to death.

At this time, the reporters who had been waiting for a long time also began to rush forward. This is a respect for the strong and a recognition of the victory of this game!
As the leading actor, Su Mu deserved to be treated like this.

Successive outstanding performances in the team, especially when he won a triple-double in this game and led the team to defeat the Kansas Jayhawks and break into the NCAA "March Madness Elite Eight", Su Mu was suddenly surrounded by flashing lights, applause, Surrounded by cheers and praise.

On the contrary, in the corner on the other side, the loneliness of the Kansas players is in stark contrast.

After the defeat, they stood there blankly, as if the carnival at the scene had nothing to do with them.

The game is over?

Although the referee blew the final whistle, these young people still refused to believe what they saw.

How many times can there be such moments in life?
Perhaps after this defeat, next year, the team will be reorganized, and this group of young people who have just been together will go their separate ways to find their own future.

Different from commercial basketball in the NBA, the team competition in the NCAA period is the purest love and pursuit of basketball.

Yes, "March Madness" is one of the most lucrative events in the United States, but for this group of young people who are only about 20 years old, their ambition is never money, but glory and fame!
Perhaps this will be their last year, the last NCAA tournament, such a pure basketball culture, a yearning basketball atmosphere, in this big family, everyone is fighting for honor and for the team!

"Guys, remember to go further, if you have the opportunity, keep going."

The words of the head coach still linger in their ears, and the Kansas players felt inexplicably sad. They touched the teardrops in the corners of their eyes, and they tried not to let the tears fall, so they stayed quietly on the NCAA court.

"Hey, Kyle, don't be depressed, our stage is farther away."

Sledgehammer squatted on the spot, hugging his knees with his hands, staring blankly ahead.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from his ears, it was the Songhawk player who gave him a fatal blow on the field: Su Mu!
Sledgehammer looked up and saw a pair of big hands stretched out.

Without even thinking about it, the sledgehammer stretched out his hand to hold it.

The moment I held it, the sledgehammer realized, what the hell am I doing?
"Come to China when I have time, I hope we have the opportunity to fight side by side in the national team!"

Go to China and fight side by side in the national team?

Sledgehammer was stunned, what on earth are you talking about?
Inexplicably, the sledgehammer felt a kindness, which was a feeling that he had never had on the court.

Recalling his former self, Sledgehammer couldn't help falling into memories.

The difference between him and many NBA players is that he moves slowly. When laying up with the ball, when the opponent has jumped up and flew in the air, he just started to take the second step.

Of course, Sledgehammer's slowness is more rhythmic, and he almost turned slowness into his "nirvana".

Before Sledgehammer entered the league, some people actually called him "slow motion". At that time, many people said that Sledgehammer's athletic ability was too poor. This incident reached the ears of Sledgehammer's mother, Susan, who was optimistic. She just thought it was funny, so she joked to Sledgehammer and said, "Okay, you are a Chinese, don't ask too much of yourself, okay?"

At that time, it was generally believed that the physical fitness of Asians was weaker than that of European and American countries. This was an indisputable fact. Sledgehammer's mother didn't mean any discrimination. She just wanted Sledgehammer to understand that he is good enough now.

Why did the sledgehammer come to Kansas?

Ranked third among high school students in the United States, is this ranking really for nothing?

At that time, Ben Holland, who recruited the sledgehammer into Kansas, said: "Both of them are very wise players. From a certain point of view, it may be because Anderson also has Chinese ancestry."

The other of the two refers to Jeremy Lin.

For the descendants of Yan and Huang who have Chinese blood and are willing to recognize their ancestors, the voice in Su Mu's mind told him that if he wants to go further, friendship with these players is still very necessary.

The world is impermanent, and no one knows what will happen in the future.

"Come on, fight side by side with you, I'm afraid you can't wait to beat me to death!"

Sledgehammer said angrily, maybe because of Su Mu's Chinese identity, Sledgehammer has a little slack.

"I'm sorry, even if you don't fight with me, I will kill you."

Sledgehammer: "."

"I heard that you will participate in the NBA draft this year?"

The media has long released news that Kansas's supernova, another potential center from across the ocean, will participate in this year's draft.

Of course, Sledgehammer remained skeptical until he received a response from the Lord.

However, he also wanted to know if Su Mu had such a plan.

"Of course, the college league is no challenge for me. The NBA league is where I need to go."

MMP, this guy is going to be in the draft too!

After learning that the news that Su Mu will participate in the draft is true, Anderson revealed a mask of pain.

Because of his own playing style, Anderson's NBA market is not bright. He has no confidence in the draft pick, and now he is even more worried. Will he be selected in the second round?
You know, last year, I was still the No.3 strongest high school student in the United States!

"Don't worry, with your strength level and basketball IQ, there is still no problem in the NBA's main rotation."

After eating the fly-like face, how could Su Mu not know what the sledgehammer was thinking.

After a simple exchange of pleasantries, Su Mu and Sledgehammer exchanged phone numbers. The two of them did not know each other. Sledgehammer was already very interested in players with Chinese ancestry. Otherwise, he would not have met Jeremy Lin.

Saying goodbye to the sledgehammer, Su Mu attributed the victory of this game to the close cooperation and selfless dedication of his teammates, the deployment of the coach and the strong support for Kansas from the fans.

The official words and modest tone disappointed the reporters present. This is obviously an interview formula memorized before the game, and it has no nutritional content at all. As the descendants of vicious dogs, do they want to hear this?
of course not!

You guy, you already scored a triple-double, are you still blocking a triple-double? Shouldn't you be arrogant and pretend to be aggressive in front of everyone?

Such a good communication material, why didn't you grasp it well!
You know, well-behaved players always get the attention of the news media, because they always provide a lot of "quality" news, both on and off the field, and this type of news is often sought after.

An increase in popularity means an increase in wages, so Su Mu's answer obviously made them a little dissatisfied.

Want to be a good baby?

Come on, the wild flowers on the roadside are not as fragrant as the home flowers?

When the next reporter asked, what do you think of the next game, Ah Su Mu answered lightly after thinking for a while: "What do you think?"

"What can you think, of course it is to play every game well, and then win the final championship trophy."

Well, another official answer.
No, wait!
Win the championship trophy?
If you say that, we're in for a treat!
"Sue, do you think the University of Kansas has no opponents worthy of attention in the NCAA league?"

Take a look at these crazy dogs, they immediately misinterpreted your meaning.

Can the unscrupulous news media be wrong?

"What do I mean, don't you understand? The championship trophy is not what all teams dream of? I'm just looking forward to the future. As for the topic you mentioned, I can answer it, but"

what?
You say it!

The reporter who asked the question was impatient, wishing that Su Mu would give an answer immediately.

"Sorry, maybe you don't deserve it."

After speaking, Su Mu left directly.

"Kakkaka!!!"

Come here, come here, although Su Mu did not get an accurate answer, it is still gratifying that you are not worthy of three words.

How can you embarrass that reporter with your targeted words?
The potential new star from China is so arrogant and domineering. Isn't such a news headline fascinating?

As soon as this remark came out, the flashlights flickered around Su Mu in the next second.

With the back view of Su Mu's departure, this interview is destined to be remembered.

"Su Mu uttered crazy words, shocking words aimed at reporters! "

"True Temperament or False Wisdom?"Can players from Eastern countries gain a foothold in the league with their emotional intelligence? "

"Unbelievable, the arrogant moment of Chinese players! "

Look, you have already listed the titles of Lao Tzu. Hurry up and notify the publishing house that you must publish such words for me as soon as possible, whether online or offline. You must not be slower than your opponent!
In the era of information warfare, the speed of soldiers is extremely important!

At the end of the interview, the reporters did not spare any player from Kansas. The winner's posture can make people see the joy of winning, but the loneliness of the loser can also make people feel pity.

Empathy, after all, in this society, only a small group of people can succeed. The vast majority of human beings living on the earth will do nothing, and even spend their lives as losers.

Faced with various questions about the game, the Kansas players could only say one thing helplessly: "I hope the University of Kansas can win the championship, and losing to the championship team is not a shameful thing."

"TMD, what a fucking dog!"

It's fine if you lose, and you have to bless the other side generously. This is equivalent to someone robbing your wife, and you have to smile and say: "It's okay, it's my honor to be regarded by you as my wife. If you use Good, remember to give a five-star praise”

It's like eating shit, I want to die!
Looking at the chattering reporters in front of him, the Kansas players felt inexplicably upset.

It's fine if you lose the game, but you still have to be mentally disturbed by you bastards, what the hell, die or not, you guys!
Back in the locker room, this group of young people also began to prepare for their future.

The end of "March Madness" indicates that the team will usher in great changes.

Some players who hope to participate in the NBA draft are destined to leave the team. The team's top scorer Jordan Adams, the core of the striker Kyle Anderson, and the most promising impact lottery pick, the Kansas bench gangster, who just joined Kansas last year. lavin
If these people leave the team, the strength of Kansas will definitely be greatly reduced. Even if they can recruit potential rookies in the new year, but the team veterans like Adams and Anderson, what they can bring to the team must be better than rookies. More.

Everyone is thinking about their own destiny. Competitive sports are so cruel, and they must make the most correct choice within a limited time. But thinking of their performance on the court tonight, these players can't help but feel a little uneasy.

"Bill, congratulations to you and your team for reaching the "Elite Eight" of the tournament."

"Thank you!"

Kansas coach Bill Self smiled and accepted an ESPN reporter's interview. He seemed very happy after the promotion.

"Bill, are you surprised that Su Mu got a triple-double and blocked shots in double figures in this game?"

"NO! I wouldn't be surprised."

"He is such a player, he can bring us everything on the court, he has unlimited potential, like a sponge absorbing water, he will become stronger."

"I am very aware of his contribution on both ends of the offense and defense, and I absolutely trust his ability. Whether it is the judgment on the defensive end or the destructive power on the offensive end, this guy can always complete the tasks I assign to him. He is from China because it is a country full of wisdom."

Very high personal evaluation!
This is the appreciation that Su Mu deserves. In this game, he is also the MVP of the audience, bar none!

When the interview was over, as soon as he walked to the door of the locker room, Self heard the boiling from the locker room.

Kansas City Jayhawks players celebrate wildly after advancing to the Elite Eight.

Compared with the "Sweet Sixteen" with increased exposure, the attention of the "Elite Eight" will reach a new level again!
The last two teams in the four major regions will usher in an unprecedented battle for the final four!
Every game will be broadcast live across the United States and will attract the attention of a large number of NBA teams.

Those NBA teams that set their sights on their favorite players will most likely make different decisions after watching the game.

Players' strengths and weaknesses will be fully exposed, and NBA draft predictions will even undergo earth-shaking changes!

Every player will have the opportunity to express themselves, they will set foot on a higher stage, and sway their sweat and talent on the stage!

Therefore, even though it was only the top eight, the players in the locker room still couldn't restrain their inner restlessness, and the carnival had already begun!

Selden even took the lead in playing the bubble war. Although his role in the team is not so obvious, if he can finally win the championship, it will not be in vain to come to the University of Kansas.

Self, who was standing at the door, did not disturb the players' post-match carnival. Appropriate celebration helps to relax the tense nerves and is also conducive to the cohesion of the team.

Compared with the first thing many NBA stars do after the promotion is nightclub carnival, the celebration in the locker room is not worth mentioning.

With the cheers of the players echoing in his ears, Self leaned against the wall and slowly lit a cigarette.

Players can use a short time to celebrate, but the head coach can't. Before the whole round of the game is over, the head coach must stay awake at all times, especially when Self knows that the opponent in the next round will be from the southeast. When the league's No. [-] seed University of Florida, the inner sense of urgency arises spontaneously!

A fierce battle, no retreat!

(End of this chapter)