Basketball UFO

Chapter 79 The slam dunk contest is gone?

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"What? No one has signed up yet?" David Stern was finally in a hurry. He was busy dealing with overseas market matters a few days ago, so he didn't notice this.

What the hell, is there going to be a problem.

The registration deadline is approaching, and no one has signed up for the New York All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.

Many players thought that Carter would sign up, but they did not dare to sign up, and did not want to be insulted by Carter.And countless fans were waiting for Carter to participate in the dunk contest, but no one signed up.

Vice President Steve Mills looked helpless. He didn't expect that the situation would be like this. Many players had signed up before, but he had miscalculated. "It seems that everyone was waiting for Vince Carter to participate in the dunk contest. I didn't expect that he would participate in the slam dunk contest." I just didn’t sign up. I’m so calm.”

"Is there any rumor that Vince signed up before?" David Stern said in a bad tone.

"No, Vince revealed to his friends privately that he will not participate in this year's dunk contest."

Hearing this, David Stern breathed a sigh of relief.If Vince Carter deliberately let out rumors about participating before the game, but backed down on the spot, the nature of this would be different. Since he didn't ask to participate, and no one signed up, the blame cannot be placed on Carter.

"That's not Carter's responsibility. He doesn't have to participate in the dunk contest. And privately asking not to participate is also a reminder to the league. Start the emergency plan and arrange other games." David Stern made a decisive decision.

If no one signs up, this year's All-Star Slam Dunk Contest will be cancelled.It doesn't matter if it's cancelled, the slam dunk contests in the past few seasons have lacked beauty and topicality, and there hasn't been much attention.In fact, the champion last season was Kobe Bryant, not many people know about it.

According to the plan of the NBA, it is to change the slam dunk contest into a mixed shooting competition, where male and female athletes shoot together, at least the time of the slam dunk contest should be used.

The NBA's All-Star Weekend, a simple understanding is the halftime break of the NBA league, allowing the teams and players to take a breather, and then the All-Star players will perform together and deliver fast food to the fans.

Many people have signed up for the three-point shooting contest. Jeff Hornacek is preparing to participate in the competition. He is the Jazz's sharpshooter. Ray Allen has also signed up. Under Carter's encouragement, Brent Barry has also signed up. Participated in the three-point shooting contest.

David Stern sat in the office, very quiet, making the vice president nervous.

Stern has been thinking about this year's All-Stars. The Christmas game was successful before, and the All-Stars must be successful.The media has already built momentum in advance. This year is Michael Jordan's last All-Star Game, which is a good gimmick.

It would be decent if Jordan could say goodbye with another AMVP.How much is appropriate to score?Naturally, it is Jordan's jersey number. He ended his All-Star journey with 23 points and demonstrated his status with the All-Star MVP.

If it is the same as in parallel time and space, the championship this season is still the Bulls, then Jordan's historical status will be permanently determined. He is the undisputed No. 1 in the NBA. Anyone else who wants to challenge his status will be a chance. Porcelain Jordan.

It was the "cooperation" between David Stern and Jordan that pushed the NBA to a climax.

The first NBA was just a performance in the arena. Now the NBA has gradually become a TV show with more and more audiences. Stern wants to continue this momentum.

"None of the new league leaders are as good as Jordan. It's not easy to choose." David Stern murmured, feeling a little irritable. In addition to the impact of Jordan's retirement, there are also labor disputes, which need to be resolved by him as the president. " By the way, show me this year’s All-Star votes.”

When he first mastered the NBA league, he first dealt with the old problems of players such as drug abuse, alcoholism, and gambling. From the establishment of black and white hegemony, he built the brand, until Michael Jordan dominated the world, and finally shaped the brand.Now that Jordan is facing retirement, he needs a new league standard-bearer.

Steve Mills pulls out the vote sheet.This year's attention is obviously not as good as last year. As the top voter, Jordan only has more than 100 million votes.Vince Carter was accidentally promoted to No.2 in the number of votes, with 95 votes, which is pretty good, ahead of No.3 Grant Hill by 10 votes.

The top three players with the most votes are all from the Eastern Conference.The three of Jordan, Carter and Hill have locked up three starting spots for the All-Stars.

The other two starting spots were taken by Dikembe Mutombo of the Hawks and Anfernee Hardaway of the Magic.They also have 47 votes and 50 votes, which are higher than the starting guards in the West.

For the starting five in the Western Conference, Karl Malone has the highest number of votes with only 61 votes, and O'Neal has the highest number of votes with 56 votes.Garnett and Payton also have 50 votes to enter the starting lineup. Kobe Bryant only has 39 votes, but he is the starting guard in the Western Conference...

Tim Duncan got 42 votes. Among the inside players, he couldn't rank in the top two and failed to make the All-Star starter.

The ten starters from the East and West have been released.

David Stern ticked off a few names, "These players, as All-Star substitutes."

Tim Duncan is among them.Like Vince Carter, he will be an All-Star in his rookie season.

"The selection of the best player of the month..." Steve Mills asked softly.

"For Vince Carter, the Nets played very well in January, and the second record in the Eastern Conference is good enough." Stern once again gave Carter a favor.

The teams with the best record in the Eastern Conference are the Bulls, Nets and Pacers.The Pacers have already tied the Bulls, and are expected to be promoted to No. [-] in the Eastern Conference before the All-Star Game.The three teams won almost all games. The Pacers have played the most games in the past week. As long as they win all, they can climb to the first place in the Eastern Conference.

Calipari is even a little excited. If he grabs the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, he can also get the honor of coaching the All-Star, and even win the Coach of the Year award.Unexpectedly, after the Nets entered February, two losses extinguished his fantasy.

It's better to do the things at hand honestly, and don't think too much about other things.

In the West, the Supersonics and the Jazz are currently competing for the No. [-] position in the West. George Karl and Jerry Sloan, one of them will coach the Western All-Star Team.

Carter didn't pay much attention to the All-Stars. After he received the Player of the Month trophy, the team lost and felt nothing at all.

"Brothers, the season is just halfway through, and your energy is gone?" Carter lectured his teammates in the locker room. Jason Williams has been tired in recent days and has a tendency to get injured.

"During the All-Star Game, I will have someone take you to New York to enjoy it for a few days. All brothers who are free will participate." Carter must control the team, and this season can go further than last season.

As long as they don't encounter the Bulls too early, other teams in the Eastern Conference and the Nets can have a chance.If you fail to win the first record in the Eastern Conference, you will have to be ranked second or third. If you fall to fourth place, you will not be able to handle it, and you will encounter the Bulls in the second round.

Jason Williams and Robert Pike got together, plus Mike Daniels, "Guys, want to raise your eyebrows, this is the season."

"I must kill them. They played dirty tricks last season and injured my old waist." Robert Pike said bitterly, thinking about the scene last season, blood spurting out.

In the playoffs against the Bulls last season, the Nets players were beaten to death, and many players who had experienced it held their breath.

Cassel is looking at the All-Star starting lineup, and he agrees with it, but he feels that the bench lineup is not inferior to others!

"Gah, I hate this world that looks at faces." His All-Star votes were only a measly 5 votes.Not to mention compared with Carter, even in the team, among the few players who are eligible to enter the selection, he is also the least, even less than Jason Williams, who has at least 15 votes.

"Guys, BOOMBOOMBOOM..." Ben Wallace was delighted, and Carter had another treat.

He followed Carter to invest, and has made a lot of money in the stock market, which is higher than his annual salary.In any case, Carter is the undisputed core of the team, even if it's just money.

"Robert, how much money did you make in the stock market?" Eric Mobley asked softly. He didn't expect the team to have an investment advisor. What a wonderful place. The greatest player in the world, he would say it without hesitation, who would have trouble with money.

At least Carter let him get real benefits, hundreds of thousands of dollars, buy a word, is it difficult?
"Not much, it's only a few hundred thousand dollars. In the team, there is no investment income of hundreds of thousands, and I'm sorry for Carter's recommendation." Robert Parker put his arm around Mobley's shoulders, "Don't worry about playing basketball and having fun, Vince will arrange."

"Hey, next season, we can make more money." Big Ben shared his experience with others, "Vince said that it was around 2000 before we threw out everything in our hands. Next season, we will I can still make more. I have already thrown all the remaining money into the stock market."

"Brothers, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart. The money we earn will be used for a lifetime. Now it is wasted and enjoyed, and it is not used for investment. What will we eat in the future?" Carter followed the temptation, "So, first earn enough money , and then consider other things. I believe that you can make more money and play better data."

I'm not afraid that you won't make money, but I'm afraid that you won't work hard on the field.

Carter needs more help.The Nets are a rising star, and if they want results, everyone has to work hard.

Tim Duncan called Carter's cell phone, "Hey, Vince, I'm really an All-Star."

"I said it! You will lose to me in the finals."

"Please, the finals still depends on your strength. If you can beat me, you are good. If you can't, I will be the champion."

"Tch, if you can't get along, come and hang out with me." Carter teased with a smile.

Both of them want to be the boss, although Duncan is quiet, he is born to be the boss, but the way of leading the team is different.Duncan is more introverted, doesn't make waves, and leads the team quietly, while Carter is more outgoing, so that everyone can feel the passion.

"I feel like the Spurs can win the championship. The atmosphere here is good. Popovich is an interesting coach." Tim Duncan is quite satisfied with the team. At least he has enough opportunities to take shots.

The only disadvantage may be that the team is in a small city and its influence is too small.

Carter hung up the phone and prepared to ask Brent Barry to go to New York with him.No need to fly, just drive.

On the way, Carter also called McGrady, "Hey, Tracy, Rookie Challenge, are you ready?"

"Cousin, I'm ready. Hehe, I'm still a little nervous. I don't know if many people will call my name." McGrady really wants to be famous. In the Raptors, he has a tendency to become the core.

Although Marcus Camby guards the inside, his performance is average and not enough to attract fans.Although McGrady is young, he has enough spirituality and a good-looking style of play, which can easily drive fans crazy.

"Don't worry, not many people will call your name. It's just a rookie challenge. It's very simple. Just relax. Play as you like." Carter reminded McGrady, don't worry, it's not the time yet. "Why didn't you sign up for the dunk contest? What a shame. The dunk contest is cancelled."

"Cousin, don't you know? Many people thought you would sign up this year, and everyone else avoided you!" McGrady looked shocked, "You don't even know how terrible your dunk is, no one dares to join you Play."

"If I participate, you should also participate, and we will play together." Carter invited McGrady.

In parallel time and space, when Carter participated in the competition, players such as Tracy McGrady, Francis, and Ricky Davis all participated in the slam dunk contest. It was a wonderful performance. Just by looking at the names of these players, you can know that they are awesome.

"Isn't this bad? I want to avoid you too!" McGrady laughed. He really wanted to win the championship, but he also didn't want to become a backdrop.

"What's wrong, it's settled. Let me tell you, if I participate in the slam dunk contest, even if you don't win the championship, you will get more attention than the champions of other years. Our slam dunk contest, we must let it Becoming the most famous dunk contest in NBA history. Isn't it?"

It sounded a bit bluffing, but McGrady almost agreed, but he still insisted.Thinking about going to New York to talk about it in detail.

Brent Barry is in the back of the car. Once upon a time, he also won the slam dunk contest, and then he participated in the three-point shooting contest this year, which is kind of interesting.

Larry Bird and George Karl became All-Star coaches.

Seeing the All-Star lineup, Larry Bird was ready, "Michael is going to retire, he is going to become AMVP, this is the piss of the league. But I like Vince, this guy's physical fitness is simply outrageous. Dunk So coquettish.”

He intends to give Vince Carter more time.Players with a good style of play will get more playing time.

The starting lineup in the Eastern Conference is very balanced, Mutombo and Grant Hill are partnered inside, and Vince Carter is a small forward.

Michael Jordan and "Penny" Hardaway partnered in the backcourt, a lineup with both offense and defense.

The West is an inside combination of O'Neal and Malone. Garnett will play at the small forward position, and the backcourt players will be Kobe Bryant and Gary Payton.

Kobe was very happy. He failed to participate in the All-Star Game last season. This season, the Lakers have four All-Stars. As a substitute for the Lakers, he was an All-Star starter. The two starters in the team were only All-Star substitutes. It was a joke.

Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exel also became All-Stars, but only as substitutes.It's strange to see Kobe, how could a substitute player become an All-Star starter?

The Lakers are unparalleled, with four players entering the All-Stars.

(End of this chapter)