When pride still matters

Chapter 248 You know, Kobe has always been my role model

Before media day, the Bucks had a half-day off from their preseason training camp.

It is said that the players are allowed to rest, but in fact many of them have been called to do community activities.

Yu Fei declined today's event and asked Lawson to go watch "Million Dollar Baby" which has recently received excellent reviews.

With about 35 minutes left in the movie, Yu Fei thought he was watching the best sports movie since "Coach Carter" (of course he watched it in his previous life).

However, the director gave him the worst ending - and the best ending - in the last 35 minutes.

Movies should be entertaining, especially sports movies, and preferably feel healing and inspiring like "The Pursuit of Happiness," but "Million Dollar Baby" chooses to make its main character fail and then let her die. This caused Yu Fei to be in a very bad mood after watching the movie, and once wanted to blow up the cinema.

"Hilary Swank should be the Best Actress Oscar next year." Lawson said plausibly after watching the movie. "There are at least 20 Hollywood actresses who can gain weight like Charlize Theron and then play a beautiful actress." Pool Killer, but who could embody this role as perfectly as Swank!?”

Yu Fei looked at Lawson jokingly. He praised others as much as he praised them. Why should he praise and criticize others? Theron provoked you?

"Indeed, there must be no less than 100 actresses in Hollywood who performed well in passionate scenes with Billy Bob Thornton and then won awards." Yu Fei gave an example that made Lawson jump.

"Damn it, Da Fei, Halle Berry won Best Actress based on her strength!"

Yu Fei nodded, he must admit that Halle Berry performed well in the couch passion scene in "Death Row".

The next day, Yu Fei appeared at the media day wearing a new version of the Bucks jersey.

Countless reporters came to him, just for a precious interview opportunity.

Except for acquaintances, Yu Fei would not easily give them the opportunity to interview him.

Some people asked about the progress of Yu Fei's contract extension, while others asked whether it was true that the contract extension plan between Sprewell and the Bucks was at an impasse.

An honest reporter will ask the most common question: "How confident are you that you can win three consecutive championships?"

Yu Fei asked: "Historically, what is the probability that a team that has won two consecutive championships will win three consecutive championships?"

"If you don't count the examples before the merger era, the probability is 60%." The reporter said, "The Bulls in the 90s completed three consecutive championships twice, and the Lakers just ended their dynasty, and the two teams failed to pursue three consecutive championships. The teams were the 1989 Lakers and the 1991 Pistons."

Looking at it this way, the probability of three consecutive rounds is quite high.

Yu Fei joked: "I hope we don't become another failed team that lowers the probability of three consecutive championships."

Interviewing Yu Fei is an interesting thing for reporters.

When he's in a good mood, he makes funny jokes. And it's even better when he's in a bad mood and he says some crazy things that are unpredictable.

Yu Fei is not crazy today, but it can be seen that he is in a good mood.

On the other side, Ray Allen gave a conservative answer about his future with the Bucks.

"I'm a loyal and nostalgic person, and I would absolutely love to end my career in Milwaukee if I could, but I also know that this is all business and the team needs to consider the best option." He added, "I also need."

Sprewell publicly acknowledged that he was in discussions with the team.

Moreover, he did not deny that the negotiation process encountered difficulties.

"You know, I'm a Milwaukee guy and it's like a dream for me to finish my career here and I can't imagine ever putting on another team's jersey. To me, it's very simple, give me Respect, put money in my pocket, that's what I want. If not, I'd rather go home and sleep."

Aging players, contract issues, inconsistent goals between the management and individual players. Various intractable diseases that can destroy a quasi-dynasty team are growing within the Bucks.

This affected their preparations for war.

In the preseason games after training camp, the Bucks had 2 wins and 2 losses.

Although the preseason games cannot be taken seriously, the team's appearance can be seen in the preseason games.

On October 2004, 10, the Bucks went to Cleveland for the opening game.

As the defending champion, it is a pity that the first game of the season will not be played at home.

But if the opponent is Cleveland, it's a different matter.

After the Cavaliers lost Boozer in a very stupid way in the summer, the management naturally wanted to find a remedy.

Their choice was Drew Gooden of the Magic. Although he was the No. 2002 pick in , after two years of playing, the Magic had already figured out his details and decided that he would not become a talent, so they took him with him. Sent to the Cavaliers along with rookie Anderson Varejao.

For James, this is a consolation prize at best.

Gooden may not even have 50% of Boozer's strength.

The biggest disadvantage of playing an away game from the opening game is that the ring awarding ceremony cannot be held immediately. Therefore, the Bucks want to get rid of the Cavaliers quickly and then return home to receive the ring.

After a few months, Yu Fei saw James again. After the baptism in Athens, his little brother looked a little stronger, and his brows were full of desire for the new season.

"Fry, if you are unhappy in Milwaukee, you can come to Cleveland." James joked, "You were selected by Cleveland anyway."

"Good idea!" Yu Fei said, "Before I join the Cavaliers, I think I need to do something to make you believe that I can help you."

"what are you up to?"

"I'll beat you by 30 points tonight."

The humorous Da Fei amused the little emperor. However, as the game began, James gradually stopped laughing.

He found that Yu Fei was serious.

This summer, in addition to keeping in shape, Yu Fei's main special training project is to develop skills.

In the eyes of many people, his offensive skills are rich enough.

He can shoot three-pointers from any angle with a 36% shooting rate from the outside. When entering the three-point line, his mid-range shots are extremely wide. Except for the left paint area, there is basically no cold shooting area.

Being able to shoot from the outside, being able to pull out from mid-range, and being able to throw from close range, Yu Fei has mastered the three most important points of positional offense, but he still wants to develop more offensive methods.

Yu Fei fumbled and turned around for a layup after breaking into the basket.

He also developed a set of high-position jump shots using singles and feints with the ball combined with step-back and back-and-forth switching.

If these two offensive methods can be incorporated into actual combat, they will enrich his arsenal and increase the level of offense with the ball.

Today, I just wanted to try out the knight.

Interestingly, the Cavaliers asked James to play against Yu Fei.

This is the so-called ace vs. ace. Whenever he sees James guarding him, Yu Fei can't help but play solo.

From the high post, Yu Fei waved to let people pull away, feinted to the left, stepped back to the right for a jumper, and there he was.

In another round, he dribbled the ball continuously from his hips and then used his body to make strong thrusts. He knocked James back and shot again, but he still made it.

A minute later, Yu Fei played singles again, this time with a full set of moves. After shaking continuously, James couldn't tell the difference between the left and right offensive. When Yu Fei stepped back, his body was shaky and he was almost knocked to the ground.

Even if he managed to keep his body steady and not fall down, most of his defensive center of gravity had collapsed, making it impossible for him to defend effectively.

In the first quarter, Yu Fei took five shots, three of which were singles in front of James, and all of them hit. Instead, he failed to find the right position when he turned around and layup twice, and missed the basket.

The second-year James is still full of the immaturity that comes with a rising star on the defensive end, but his offense has improved greatly compared to his rookie season.

He was completely beaten by Yu Fei in the first quarter, and he naturally had to pay it back in the second quarter.

James called for a misplaced attack after the pick-and-roll. Only Yu Fei and Sprewell in the Bucks' formation could resist it, and everyone else was sent flying as soon as they hit it.

As soon as Karl saw that James was so active, he began to arrange ambushes on the road.

It still didn't work. James could pass the ball and had excellent vision, easily breaking the trap.

However, even if he performs well, James still has to face the problem of insufficient strength of his teammates.

Yu Fei didn't need to worry about the game at all. He singled out a few James, tried to turn inside and layup, then counterattacked, scored suddenly to help the shooters open up, and the game was over.

The Cavaliers were tenacious and James played well, but Yu Fei's prediction came true.

112 is better than 81

The Bucks beat the Cavaliers on the road by 31 points. James scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

"Looking at him, it's like seeing the old me." Yu Fei told an ESPN reporter. "I think this ends the debate on whether LeBron is more qualified to be elected Rookie of the Year than Melo. He is well-deserved."

Two days later, the Bucks returned home.

The league's first home opponent for them this season is the Orlando Magic, but the Magic have already sent Tracy McGrady to the Rockets. Although they have No. 1 pick Dwight Howard, this is destined not to be a focus game.

Before the game started, Yu Fei received his second ring from Stern.

"Frye, do you know how many pairs of eyes are staring at you?" Stern had mixed emotions about this brilliant fourth-year superstar. "Respect yourself and don't be like Kobe."

Yu Fei didn't know how bad his reputation was, so why did he use Kobe's example to remind him?

What did he do? Isn't it just to leave the Dream Team games aside and go to Asia to express his true nature?

"Kobe is not guilty, Mr. President, he was wrongly accused." As an eight-day old Kobe, Yu Fei wanted to speak out, "You know, Kobe has always been my role model, and I will not allow anyone to clear his name when the judge has already done so. Even under such circumstances, you are still prejudiced against him!”

⑴It took 4 days to finish the finals

In response, Stern could only roll his eyes and walk away.

He likes Kobe, just like he also likes Yu Fei. He also likes Garnett and James. These outstanding high school stars are the league's most valuable assets.

However, he vowed that restricting high school students from participating in the draft would be one of the best things he has ever done. These pretentious bastards should really go to college and be educated!

The award ceremony was over and the game began. Howard smiled at Yu Fei, but Yu Fei directly welcomed him to the NBA with a dunk. The Bucks also won two consecutive victories in the opening season.

They seem to be on the right track, but the contract renewal issue is still the focus of the media.

Players, coaches and even front offices are fed up with questions.

Then, Larry Harris decided to put aside the Sprewell matter first. After all, in addition to Da Fei and Madman, they also had someone who had to renew their contract.

In mid-November, the Bucks offered Ray Allen a five-year, $5 million max-salary contract extension.

(End of this chapter)