Standing pretty old

Chapter 564 Rookie Challenge ([-])

And if Erniu had to choose the most unfavorable Chinese athlete, he could only vote for Yi Jianlian.

This is definitely not because Allen didn't work hard in training, nor is it because he didn't have basketball talent.

In fact, among people of the yellow race, a unique historical talent like Ruan Erniu is too rare, and a physical talent like A Lian is already a top-level configuration.

What really prevents Allen from becoming a star is his character, he is too introverted.

In the Celestial Dynasty, this may be a kind of virtue, a kind of low-key and unassuming, down-to-earth and hard-working character.

But here is Millikin, a place that emphasizes individuality and expression. It is difficult for a temper like Allen to gain enough voice and competitiveness in the team.

In this regard, Dayao and Er Niu are just the opposite. These two enjoy enough to fully release themselves in the game.

Even Sun Yue is much better than Alian in this aspect. After all, his many years of playing Aoshen has given him a sufficient advantage in language.Even if he can't play for a while, being able to communicate well with coaches and teammates, and being able to flatter Kobe well is enough for him to gain a certain living space.

No one can say what will happen in the future. In the cruel competition, only the strong can survive.

Among the powerful players arriving at the American Airlines Center arena at this moment, Ruan Erniu may be the most helpless one.

It is also unprecedented for a superstar to participate in the Rookie Challenge even though he has already been determined to be the top three superstar in the league.

Er Niu also communicated with the league through Leon Rose, hoping that he could only participate in the special games and the main game two days after the All-Star Weekend, but after Stern thought about it, he still persuaded Er Niu to join The sophomore team of the Rookie Challenge.

In the words of Stern to Erniu on the phone, "This is a kind of inheritance!"

Well, the CEO has already spoken, he just wants more exposure, what more can Ruan Erniu say?
On February 2th, US time, the first-year and second-year rookies gathered at the American Airlines Center Arena.

After a brief opening ceremony, D. Wade and Dwight Howard stepped onto the stage as the assistant coaches of the first and second grades. Under the baskets at both ends of the court, each lined up in a row.

Next, the two will report the names of the two teams one by one:
First grade:

Head Coach: Kurt Rambis (Lakers)

The players are: Greg Oden (Blazers), Derrick Rose (Bulls), Eric Gordon (Clippers), Marc Gasol (Grizzlies), OJ Mayo (Grizzlies) Bears), Michael Beasley (Heat), Brook Lopez (Nets), Russell Westbrook (Thunder), Rudy Fernandez (Blazers).

Oden and Marc Gasol were actually players who participated in the draft last year, but they both joined the league in the first year in fact, so they were still included in the first-year team, and the unlucky Oden was injured. Missed this rookie game again, and his starting position will be replaced by Gasol Jr.

Then came the second grade:

Head Coach: Larry Drew (Hawks)
The composition players are: Ruan Erniu (Hawks), Al Horford (Bucks), Rodney Stuckey (Pistons), Aaron Brooks (Rockets), Luis Sklar (Rockets), Thornton (Clippers), Kevin Durant (Thunder), Jeff Green (Thunder), Thaddeus Young (76ers).

It is not difficult to see from the list of players that only Er Niu, Horford, Stuckey, Scola, and Durant were players who participated in the rookie game last year. Can be added to the roster of the second grade.

This is the NBA. Cruel competition is everywhere. Leading now does not mean always leading. If you are not careful, your past status will be replaced by others.

Er Niu is undoubtedly embarrassing, because his biggest opponent at the center position in the East, Dwight Howard, has actually become a second-year assistant coach.

In fact, in this All-Star Game, except for the head coach's random nonsense before the game, the chicken soup and tactical arrangements later were all done by the assistant coach.

That is to say, Huo Hua, as Er Niu's defeated opponent——Huo Hua is guiding him justifiably.

Ruan Erniu was embarrassed, but Huo Huo seemed extremely active.

I don't know if he intends to fight against the two bullies, or if he is heartless.

In Er Niu's own opinion, the latter is more likely.

"Kill the first grade and maintain the glory of the second grade. I know that you, as a first grade, overthrew the domination of the second grade last year, but now your identities have changed, so defeat them and let them try their best.

Kraft and KD are the most stable scoring points among you. Try to attack around them and make bold shots when you have the opportunity. We must be the final winners! "

Not to mention, Huo Hua is dressed in a formal attire, coupled with a fancy red tie, he really looks like a coach, and when he pours chicken soup, he can be regarded as orderly.

But Er Niu was a little worried, what do you mean, let me consume more energy in the rookie competition?
You know, Ruan Erniu will compete against Sparks in the slam dunk contest tomorrow.

However, after thinking about it, Ruan Erniu also felt that he was a bit paranoid. Anyway, he made up his mind to work and not to work hard. Even if Howard really thought so, could he still put him on the court?

The most important thing is that Erniu has already discussed with Durant before the game. He will do his best to help KD compete for the MVP of the rookie game. Anyway, Ruan Erniu won it last year, and he does not have much interest in this award. .

Therefore, under the premise of winning, Ruan Erniu will try his best to create scoring opportunities for Durant.

Well, the second-year veterans are so awesome, they started to divide up the prizes before the competition started.

God forbid, I hope they don't make the same mistakes in 06 and become another second-year team that was killed by a first-year rookie.

The chicken soup of the sparks here is very strong, and D. Wade also feeds chicken soup to the rookies of the first grade over there:
"There is nothing to fear in the second grade. They have proved with their own actions last year that even rookies can beat the second grade.

Boys, the All-Star arena is to show your talents to the fullest. Don't hesitate to defeat them and let the championship of the Rookie Challenge fall into the hands of the first graders again. "

Compared to Sparks' regular attire, D. Wade, known as the number one beauty in the league, obviously dressed more fashionable.

The yellow cardigan, yellow bow tie and huge citrine earrings are full of design sense, and matched with a pair of trendy glasses, well, this product is more like a catwalk model returning from Fashion Week, rather than A professional NBA player.

Except for the slightly larger cheeks, this is indeed a handsome man who conforms to most people's aesthetics.

(A certain magazine rated Wade as one of the 05 most beautiful men in the world in 50. Since then, his cheeks have become the official palace of James. Well, there is nothing wrong with it!)
Larry Drew and Kurt Rambis should really find a place to cry. They finally became the head coaches of the team and led such a group of future All-Stars, but they didn't even have the right to speak. There is no guarantee, is there anything more tragic than this?
(End of this chapter)