After the confession failed, I went to the NBA to play and lose weight

Chapter 149 Possibility of All-Star?

It is also an honor to be selected as an All-Star, but in the final analysis, it still depends on individual performance.

How did the popularity come from? Didn't it also rely on the previous performance and slowly accumulate?
If played well, most fans will not turn a blind eye.

And on this basis, if there are some outstanding performances recently, such as in some key games, such as live broadcasts across the United States, or against popular teams and superstars such as the Lakers and Cavaliers, it will also be able to make people feel better. Impressed, and then included in the consideration of the All-Star voting.

For example, if Li Chengming can make a few more lore or 40+ performances now, the All-Stars are really promising.

But this is just thinking about it, not to mention whether the team can allow it, it also depends on luck to have that strength, and it just happens to meet the platform and opportunity.

Of course, for him now, the most important thing is to stay healthy.

It is worth mentioning that after the press conference, the Magic team was about to return to the hotel. The bus that had just left the arena was once blocked by Jazz fans at the door.

This is the first time for Li Chengming to encounter this kind of situation. He heard that this kind of thing happened more often in football. It stands to reason that basketball fans are not as irrational as football fans—at least if they haven’t heard of anything. A basketball hooligan saying.

However, the team obviously had a plan for this, and it was impossible for the Jazz to turn a blind eye. Therefore, with the cooperation of both parties, it did not become a big trouble. In the end, they returned to the hotel smoothly.

After a little rectification, he flew directly back to Orlando. Li Chengming had to conduct further examinations under the arrangement of the team doctor to confirm what the injury was.

In fact, the problem has basically been judged, because after the game, Li Chengming himself felt a little dizzy and couldn't bear it, so he took the initiative to talk to them.

Afterwards, it was also confirmed, a slight concussion, as for other parts of the body, it may really be cushioned by more flesh, so there is no problem.

The only problem is that it may be because of the many games played recently, and more and more concentrated back-to-back games, let alone a rookie like him, even Howard and the others are very tired.

Therefore, the muscles in Li Chengming's body are in a serious state of strain. Even if there is no injury, it is best to take a good rest.

Finally, just to be on the safe side, he will miss the team's at least three games in the next week. At that time, further examinations will be required to confirm that his body and mind have stabilized before he is allowed to continue playing.

Li Chengming has no opinion on this. The long-term career and short-term highlights are more important. This is a choice that can be made without subdivision.

The team now pays enough attention to him, so even during the rest time, let the team doctor monitor his physical condition at any time.

The NBA still takes concussion and other injuries very seriously. It seems that this is nothing to ordinary people, and it does not affect normal work and life. However, when athletes are playing on the court, they face a lot of confrontation, which may intensify if they are not careful. If there is a problem at that time, it will be troublesome.

The team will not make jokes about the players' bodies. If something happens, not only will the players be injured, but they themselves will be criticized.

Of course, from the current point of view, Li Chengming's situation is still very optimistic, and the rest is just for insurance purposes.

But two days after returning to Orlando, there was no game, and the results of the new round of voting for the All-Stars came out first.

Most of the rankings have not changed from before. Garnett is still the top voter and firmly occupies a place in the Eastern Conference forward position. The top voter in the West is Kobe. With super high popularity, he firmly occupies the throne of the western guard.

Howard and Dayao are also the first in the East and West at the center position, which has not changed. The only surprising thing is that although Li Chengming's position at the Eastern forward position remains the same as last time, he still ranks third, but he is still ranked third with the following players. "Dragon King" Bosh has widened the gap.

And considering that Garnett and superstar James are in front of him, it is very rare for Li Chengming to be ranked No. Those who thought he would slowly fall down later dropped their jaws in shock.

Of course, the first two are incomparable to monsters. There is a gap of nearly 100 million votes between Bosh and James. Li Chengming's lead of nearly 70 votes and 10,000+ seems nothing.

He also has no suspense to maintain the No.1 of this year's rookie votes, No.2 is still Durant, but his votes are incomparable with Li Chengming, Duncan, Anthony, Nowitzki, Boozer are all Got at least 40 votes.

Durant ranks No.7 in the forward position in the West, just in the middle of the Houston players Shane Battier and Luis Scola.

At the same time, UAE, the third-ranked rookie, is also ranked No.7 in the forward position in the East. The previous one happens to be Pierce, and the gap between the two is not too big, and they may overtake at any time.

However, the ranking of the UAE was pulled down, which may have something to do with Li Chengming. If there is no comparison, there will be no harm. With the comparison, some domestic fans even don't want to vote for him, feeling "shame".

Judging from the current trend, in fact, the first round of the East and West has basically been determined, and the number of votes has been pulled apart from the back. It is difficult to change. After all, there is only more than a week left before the final voting.

Li Chengming's third position in the Eastern Conference forward should also be stable. There is no way to start, but there is still hope for a substitute. It depends on whether the league is willing to support him.

The main reason is the current record of the Magic. Even if they are overtaken by the Celtics, they should be able to stabilize the top two in the East. If only Howard is an All-Star, it is not enough. The league has to think about it.

In the Magic team, apart from Howard, it is indeed Li Chengming who is more successful.

Although Turkoglu's statistics are better and his status in the team is more important, his popularity is too low, and the number of votes he has received has only barely exceeded [-].

Lewis has played so far this season, but the effect is actually not satisfactory. There is a bit of a gap with the [-] million yuan contract he signed during the offseason, so the impression is even worse.

And Li Chengming's votes are obviously not only because of domestic votes, but also more and more fans in the United States. He has averaged more than 18 points per game, with rebounds, assists and steals. The key is that his efficiency is still very high. , performance is certainly adequate.

And he has a natural gimmick. In his first year as a rookie, Huaguo player is another big fat guy after O'Neal. He has good topics in all aspects, and he is also suitable for performance occasions like All-Stars.

However, the All-Stars have to wait until February, and the complete list will be officially announced a week before the All-Star Game. At that time, it will be necessary to see if there are any injured or retired during this period, and then another person will be arranged to make up for it. It's still early.

But at the same time, Li Chengming has ushered in another truly good news, that is, he won the first weekly best of his career.

With an average of 22.25 points per game, he helped the team achieve a record of 3 wins and [-] loss, and won the best of the week in the Eastern Conference last week. At the same time, this is also the first rookie to win the best of the week.

In fact, in terms of statistics alone, Howard of the same team is more convincing than him.

However, Howard has won the best of the week three times and is prone to "aesthetic fatigue".

Two, Li Chengming's performance in the face of the Jazz has added too many points, which is more or less encouraging to him. In addition, it is also possible that the top management of the league wants to use this method to eliminate as much as possible the damage caused by this battle. certain adverse effects.

Because the topic of discrimination against Li Chengming was overheated on the Internet after the game, even in the "NBA Insider" on the weekend, this topic was discussed, but it was just to the point.

Barkley, Smith and others are pursuing the hot topic, and by the way, "help a bunch" Li Chengming, a "little friend", why not do it.

In this day and age, things like discrimination must be extinguished as soon as they appear. There may indeed be a phenomenon, and if the problem cannot be solved, then solve the problematic people.

So in addition to the Jazz announcing the punishment for a few related parties, such as the brat who threw the water bottle, the fans who wore discriminatory slogans, lifelong bans at home, etc., the official has also done some title processing on the Internet , and then make a statement.

Cooperating with last week's best, it's a matter of course.

(End of this chapter)