The Road to Stardom: Start as a Slam Dunk Master.

Chapter 230 Who is the real chosen one?

Lin Dong searched carefully in the system store and found that the first-generation knee pads had disappeared. It seemed that he could only buy them once.

McDavid's second-generation knee brace: 1000 points.

Current points: 150.

Although his special equipment comes slowly and disappears quickly, when he competes in high-level competitions, his points come equally quickly.

According to the system's judgment, the Nike Summit is an A+ competition, with 50 points for a single victory. In addition, it also has an advantage, that is, the champion of any event has an additional reward.

Although there is only one game in the summit, the champion is the champion, and the reward of 100 points will be received at one time, which makes Lin Dong feel that buying the second generation is not far away.

In Lin Dong’s opinion, the U19 World Championship should be at the same level as the Nike Summit. There are 16 teams participating. According to the competition system, the group round-robin is followed by the knockout round. Up to 7 games can be played. 350 plus a championship reward, plus the current 150 Points, the distance to 1000 is not that far away.

The confrontational intensity of the US High League is not that great, and I don’t need knee pads. However, the US High League can save some points and prepare for entering the NBA...

Sakuragi Rukawa and Zhu Fangyu have already returned to China first, while Lin Dong stayed in Seattle for a few more days.

It’s not because of his mother. Yang Dong is a very individual woman. For any other mother, she hasn’t seen her son for several years. She would have to play with her son for ten and a half days at least. But there are still things at Yang Dong’s factory. They only stayed in Seattle for one night, and the mother and son had a meal and chatted.

When asked about Lin Dong's future plans, Lin Dong was naturally outspoken about wanting to play in the NBA. As for which team he wants to play, it has yet to be decided.

Yang Dong didn't say much. She had always been the type to make decisions before taking action. She would not give her son casual advice before she had a thorough understanding.

However, he strongly agreed that his son would come to the United States to study in high school. At first, Yang Dong wanted to let Lin Dong go to Texas. He could choose any high school there, but when he heard that Lakeside High School had extended an invitation to Lin Dong , Yang Dong was moved.

"Lakeside High School is not only a famous school, but also has many celebrities. On the one hand, the teachers are strong, and the school's connections are also quite wide. They say that our Dragon Country is a society of relationships. In fact, the same is true in the United States, and it is more serious. The problems here are Compared with domestic circles, it is more difficult to integrate into the circle, but the school is different. Those celebrities attach great importance to the alumni association, which is a bit like their natal family. Joining the school's alumni association is equivalent to having a group of supporters or a community of interests out of thin air. , which will definitely be helpful for your future development in the United States."

Yang Dong nodded and said, "I just want to remind you, don't sign any contract when you enroll. See what you mean. The other party wants you to play basketball games for Hupan High School. They definitely want you to play in the school for two more years. Just in case. When your plans change, it will be more troublesome for the school to pick up the terms of the contract."

"Allow yourself an escape route in everything. If your plans can't keep up with changes, don't decide your future early."

Lin Dong still agreed with what this mother said. It was because of this that he didn't sign the international student contract in Xiangyang, and it was the same when he came to Hupan High School.

"I saw some reports in the afternoon saying that you deliberately injured the kid named LeBron. Hey, what these media are best at is confusing right and wrong, but I think it is a good opportunity for you to exercise. In this world, No matter what you do, if you want to get to the top, you will definitely attract attention. You will get both praise and praise, and you will meet all kinds of people and weird things. How can you not meet them?"

Yang Dong said with a smile: "Learn to face slander, learn to face criticism, learn to look at life with a smile, don't care what others say about you, and if you really encounter any trouble, remember, you still have a mother in the United States! You Mom is awesome!"

In the next few days, I spent most of my free time between the SuperSonics Arena and Yuya's home.

It was basically a one-on-one match with Payton in the gym, and it was also a one-on-one match at Yuya's house, but the content was slightly different. Even though they were both playing ball, they still had different feelings when facing different opponents.

But one thing is consistent, that is, the actual combat level is indeed constantly improving.

Of course, the main reason for staying was not for this, but to discuss enrollment matters with the school board of Lakeside High School.

For this young man who led a group of international players and defeated a super youth team composed of the strongest high school students and students in the United States, the Lakeside High School Board of Directors showed the greatest sincerity after the game.

In addition to all the conditions promised to Lin Dong during the first contact, some new reward terms have also been added. For example, if you get a ranking in NSAA or other high school competitions, you will be given material rewards such as cash.

It's not a lot. It's not that Lin Dong lacks this little money, but it means the school attaches great importance to it, which is very important.

It is worth mentioning that in the past few days of discussions with Lakeside High School, no other schools have come forward. For a player who has already shown absolute dominance over his peers in basketball, this is incredible.

In the final analysis, it should be the netizens on the American Internet who are quarreling over the Nike Summit these days.

In the United States in 01, the Internet had already reached considerable scale.

The penetration rate of home computers has reached 35%. Earlier Internet giants such as Netflix, Yahoo, MSN, Google, etc. all have their own news webpages with many registered users, and netizens are still very active.

The regrettable defeat of the US team by 1 point in the Nike Summit has become the hottest topic in recent days.

At the beginning, the entire Internet was filled with accusations. It was believed that Lin Dong's excessive actions caused injuries to the two main players of the US team. Otherwise, the international team would not have been able to beat the United States. This makes people have to wonder whether those two injuries were intentional by Lin Dong. of.

Once conspiracy theories started, there was a lot of room for people to freely speculate, so more and more bizarre ideas began to appear. Some people even brought out Fu Manchu from Marvel comics, thinking that Lin Dong was The two people were injured using Eastern magic.

For a time, various comments that were sympathetic to LeBron and hostile to Lin Dong were endless on the Internet, and even some people in the basketball world began to stand up.

Gordon Gund, the 70-year-old owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, posted a series of videos on Netflix. On the one hand, he expressed concern for his hometown son LeBron, and on the other hand, he condemned Lin Dong, believing that this was against sports. Morality, and even some racial discrimination remarks.

In the United States, as long as you don’t discriminate against black people, it’s basically okay to discriminate against other people. Gund’s video quickly received a large number of likes. Following closely, the Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and other teams seemed to have seen the effect of the Cavaliers' attention, and followed suit. Each has its own star or boss talking about the Nike Summit in interviews. Regarding the incident, the attitude is quite consistent - Lin Dong's actions are slightly larger, LeBron is the victim, and I hope he stays healthy.

Just a little provocation made the atmosphere of attacking Lin Dong even more intense. Although some people couldn't stand it and said that they didn't see any unusual movements from the Dragon Country man in the video. On the contrary, LeBron's movements seemed more... It was louder, but in today's environment, this kind of voice would not matter at all, and it was quickly drowned in the vast sea of ​​curses.

Until Payton released a video on Netflix.

It was a detailed picture of the collision between the two, LeBron's expression changes, the reaction process of covering his knee when he was injured, and even the white and clean knee at that time; compared to Lin Dong's knee, he immediately gritted his teeth and was full of emotions. My head broke out in a cold sweat.

The second half of the video is a comparison of the other two scenes. The left half of the screen shows LeBron lying on a stretcher and being carried out of the tunnel of the Sonics Arena. The whole process was quite painful, much worse than when he was on the court. It still hurts when I get hurt, but there are no tears!

On the other side, Lin Dong held up his legs and persisted on the court to finish the fourth quarter. In the end, when Sakuragi Hanamichi scored, Lin Dong was so tired that he lay on the ground. There was also a picture of him lying on his back. Close-up of the knee, even the knee pads are torn...

Payton didn't say anything extra. He just added one sentence in the video: I won't say anything. You can see who is the tough guy! I would like to dedicate this film to my dearest foreign brother - Lin Dong!

The Internet across the United States was paralyzed for several seconds at that moment. Those who originally felt that something was a little wrong and had been arguing their case finally had something to say.

——What did I say? The free America should not just listen to one-sided words. The evidence is here. Thanks to Payton, this is the embodiment of true civilization! Also cheer for this big boy from the Dragon Kingdom!

——My knees are on the ground. It hurts to look at them. Merciful God, I hope this Asian child will not be left with any hidden dangers.

Then, the real war comes...

——No tears because LeBron is a real tough guy! The white spots on my knees are because the congestion hasn’t appeared yet! Long live the sons of Russia and Russia!

——What do you mean by the slow response when hugging the knee?

——That’s a normal reaction! You know nothing about neurological reactions! Shut up you!

——Well, aside from his slow reaction, as far as I know, fighting through wounds is the real tough guy, right? Instead of being carried off the court like a wimp.

——That’s because the Asian guy wasn’t injured at all, right? His knee was too hard!

——Oh, it’s even harder now that I’m Asian.

——You bastard, you should ask your mother this question. Only your mother knows who is harder!

——我妈妈只知道39分、18助攻、10篮板，啊，还有7抢断和5盖帽。

——Get out of here, you little bastard! If the chosen one plays the full four quarters of the game, he can score more points! Where are the Russian fans? It's time for you to stand up!

——Chosen shit, right? It’s like you are the only one watching basketball in Russia and Ohio. Where are Payton’s fans? Stand up and shout, the people of Seattle will always stand with Payton! We support our little exotic brother Lin Dong! I hope he can stay and play in the SuperSonics Arena!

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The popularity of the Internet continues to reach high, but unlike the previous one-sided situation, more and more rational people have begun to join in the support of Lin Dong and Payton through the analysis of the video.

Those who hate Lin Dong have become more and more extreme; while those who speak from a rational perspective seem to have come into conflict with this group of people and have become die-hard fans of Lin Dong and Payton, each occupying half of the world.

The tit-for-tat confrontation between the two voices became more and more intense on the American Internet, and even appeared on the evening news of ABC TV station for two days in a row.

Even Lin Dong was stunned. He originally thought that after this game, he might be famous when he returned to China, but he really didn't expect that he would become famous in Seattle first...

Because of Payton's endorsement, he is still a heroic symbol for one man and one city in Seattle, so that almost all fans in Seattle now know Lin Dong.

In the past two days, whenever you go out on the street, you will definitely be recognized by someone. If you are more subtle, you may say hello with a smile and give him a thumbs up to cheer him up. If you are more enthusiastic, you will directly stick to him and ask for a photo. One day I stayed a little late at the arena in the evening, and when I returned to Yuya's house, I met some drunk men who insisted on buying him a beer... and when LeBron was mentioned, these people gritted their teeth!

The Internet war continued to escalate. It was not until a video released by LeBron on Netflix that the Internet war was temporarily stopped.

That was in the ward. LeBron's leg was hanging in a plaster. Facing the camera, LeBron said sincerely: "Any accident on the court is inevitable. I don't blame Lin Dong. He is a A strong opponent and a respectable opponent, I believe he didn't mean it."

"Many people are asking me who is better between Lin Dong and me, but a real tough guy won't just talk. It's a pity that I missed the opportunity to compete with him at this Nike Summit."

"But at the U6 World Championships in Tokyo on June 19, I will recover from my injuries and represent the United States. I will learn to protect myself more maturely. By then, there will be no more injuries and no excuses. I will put my Bring your talents to Tokyo, and there will be a perfect answer to all arguments!”

LeBron's speech really attracted a wave of fans.

Americans believe in muscle, and speaking in terms of wins and losses is undoubtedly the best way.

The topic was temporarily shelved by both parties in the debate, which also unexpectedly gave the Tokyo World Championships a heavy advertisement.

This battle for justice caused by two high school students has also attracted the attention of the entire United States, consciously or unconsciously.

On June 6th, at the World Championships in Tokyo, everyone will know who is the real chosen one!

　Let’s do two updates today. Let’s sort out our thoughts. The World Championships will not be too long. There are only one or two games to write about. Playing against Japan and the United States is mainly a transition. By the way, we will also cover the Nike Summit game that made some brothers unhappy. Come on A happy ending that makes you really happy.

　　In addition, let me give you a preview in advance. The high school plot will not be too long. The US High School schedule is too complicated. In addition to the NSAA, there are also various leagues and tournaments. It is too complicated to write, and it is not interesting if the continents do not overlap. Overall, it will be Spring and Autumn Brushwork has brought me to the NBA and the future World Cup and Olympic Games. These are the main lines. The main reason is that I am an honest person and I am still not used to water injection.

　　

　

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