NBA: Fusion of two talents to dominate the entire league

On October 12, Roy and his teammates took a special plane to the unknown other side of the ocean to participate in the China game. None of the teammates had been to China, only Carter had a short stay in Hong Kong that year. This time, President David Stern led the team personally, and he was very thoughtful in promoting the NBA. For this game, the NBA specially arranged a live broadcast in 8 languages ​​around the world to 177 countries. In the previous life, there were only two teams in the China game, the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings. In order to cooperate with the NBA's publicity, the Sacramento Kings also specially signed Yao Min's former teammate: Liu Wei of the Shanghai team. All Chinese fans witnessed the Yao-McGrady combination for the first time this year. This combination is almost the youth and regret of a generation. This year's China game is more powerful than in memory. Because of Roy's appearance, the Sacramento Kings were replaced by the New Jersey Nets. Xinglang and Sohu even directly launched the slogan of "China Derby", which is full of gimmicks. After a long journey, the plane finally landed at Shanghai International Airport.

Roy saw that his teammates looked serious but also expectant.

In fact, there have been few positive reports about China in America. Many people in North America still have the impression that Chinese people are wearing long whips and Qing Dynasty costumes in TV dramas.

This kind of stereotype cannot be changed in a short time.

America was still in its heyday at that time and was used to looking at people with its nose, unlike 20 years later when it had lowered its proud head.

But now, at least because of Yao Min and Roy's appearance,

many European and American audiences have changed their views on this mysterious oriental country.

This China game is a good opportunity to show China and NBA to the world.

Teammates on the plane asked Roy all kinds of strange questions about China, which made Roy laugh and cry.

After waiting for a long time, the plane slowly opened its door.

Everyone got off the plane.

The huge and modern airport in Shanghai appeared in front of everyone.

"Is this China? I would believe it if you said it was Paris Airport!" McGinnis, who followed Roy, looked around with an incredible look on his face.

In his young brain, this country should be poor and backward.

After the security check, everyone took the bus to the city.

At this time, Shanghai was not as shocking as it would be 20 years later, but the rapidly developing Shanghai could already see the shape of its future.

On the bus, NBA players with a net worth of millions were observing this strange country like curious babies.

They were observing this completely different world carefully, so that they could brag about it when they talked to their friends after returning.

There were professional translators on the bus to explain. Roy even felt that he was sitting on a tourist bus.

The group was arranged in a hotel with the Rockets.

Here Roy met Carter's cousin McGrady for the first time. The two were relatives and teammates for 3 years.

When they met, they hugged each other and happily talked about what they saw and heard in China.

It was a pity that Yao Min was not seen. He returned to his home in Shanghai tonight.

There was no conversation all night. The jet lag and the flight of more than ten hours made the players look exhausted. Everyone went to bed early.

On the morning of the 13th, the two teams held a press conference.

When the CCTV reporter interviewed Roy, he asked:

"What is your team's goal for this China game?"

Roy blurted out subconsciously:

"Friendship first, competition second!"

Even the serious leaders of Shanghai couldn't help laughing.

The scene was no longer so serious. The atmosphere around became cheerful.

Xinglang Sports: "Roy, this is your first match with Yao Min. Are you confident that you can help the Nets beat the Rockets?"

Roy took the microphone and looked at Yao Min: "We don't care about winning or losing in this game. What I want to know most now is Brother Yao. Now that you are in your hometown in Shanghai, when will you treat me to a meal~!"

The media under the stage laughed again, and many viewers in front of the TV also had a new view of this "real" Roy.

He is flesh and blood and not pretentious, like a sunny boy next door, and has won the favor of many Chinese people.

Especially, Roy's image is too prominent, his conversation is decent and humorous, and many women who are curious to watch the live broadcast have directly become ten-year fans.

After a simple adaptation to the venue in Shanghai Stadium in the afternoon, the two teams went to the Bund to watch the sunset.

The fusion of classic and modern, all the players felt that the trip was worthwhile.

On the evening of the 14th, the game started on time,

Da YaoOnce again, he met his old rival Tyson Chandler.

The first time they played against each other was at the Nike training camp in 1998. Yao Min was told by the coach that his next opponent would be a talented inside giant.

He would definitely be selected by the NBA in the lottery in the future, so Yao Min was very motivated at the time.

The result was that Yao Ming beat Chandler inside. Yao Ming, who had deeply doubted whether he could enter the NBA, regained his confidence.

Is this the level of the lottery? Then I can play in the NBA!

It can be seen how deep the relationship between the two is. Fortunately, there is no direct grudge between the two. They smiled at each other and greeted each other as if they were old acquaintances.

Chandler took advantage of his speed to get the ball first.

Kid quickly advanced after getting the ball, and then Roy went to the three-point line for a pick-and-roll.

After the pick-and-roll, Roy cut out to the three-point line.

The Rockets team's attention was all on Kidd who was rushing into the inside.

Kid passed the ball to Roy who was unguarded on the three-point line.

Roy took the ball and made a three-pointer without hesitation.

The ball returned to the Rockets. Yao Min played Chandler with his back to the basket and made a fadeaway jumper.

The two sides went back and forth, and it was very lively.

Because it was a preseason game and an exhibition game, no one was actively defending. Instead, they shot randomly like in the All-Star Game.

New Jersey turned into a dunk team. Kidd's ball was not enough for several people to dunk.

Center Chandler, power forward Roy, small forward Jefferson, shooting guard Carter, all performed wonderful aerial relays.

Kidd had more than a dozen assists in the whole game.

It's a pity that the Rockets' baskets were too accurate tonight, especially McGrady's hands were so hot that he threw in 7 three-pointers.

The final score was 112:106. The Rockets defeated the New Jersey Nets in the Magic City, Yao Ming's hometown.

Yao Ming contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, McGrady 33 points and 7 assists.

Roy was a slacker with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists.

The next day, the whole team had a day off, most of them rested in the hotel. Those who wanted to go out had arranged professional translators to accompany them.

Roy took a day off on this day.

Yesterday, he specially arranged for his uncle and aunt to come to Shanghai to watch his NBA debut.

Today, he planned to take a plane home with his uncle and aunt.

For him who has been studying in the United States for 3 years, returning home is a luxury.

On the way, Roy bought a lot of things to see his grandparents.

Roy's parents died unexpectedly when he was 13 years old.

Roy's grandparents on his father's side had also passed away long ago.

The only aunt had married and had a bad relationship with Roy's father, and they had no contact.

Roy's uncle took Roy with him to raise him. Roy worked hard, and his uncle made some money in the past few years, and the family conditions were also good. So he thought of sending Roy to study abroad. After many twists and turns, Roy, who had been very independent since childhood, studied in America under the care of his uncle's friends. After two years of high school, he was admitted to the University of Southern California with excellent grades and the status of a sports student. Roy didn't dare to speak out along the way, otherwise he was afraid of being recognized, which would be a lot of trouble and would also bring trouble to his uncle. Fortunately, Roy returned to his uncle's house with a lot of things. He visited the old people and gave them gifts. He also gave his cousins ​​some gifts brought back from America. Before leaving, he also stuffed a bank card into his uncle's hand. Seeing that his nephew had made progress, his uncle's eyes were red with emotion. The family had a happy meal, and Roy hurriedly said goodbye to his family,

Because he had to rush to Beijing tonight to join the team.

The second game was held in Beijing. Because his grandparents were old, Roy did not dare to invite his family to watch the game.

The scene in Beijing was more grand and more lively. Roy served as a tour guide and took his teammates to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.

The official also separated the venue so that the two teams could take pictures.

Then the next night, the China Tournament Beijing Station was held as scheduled.

This time, the Houston Rockets did not continue the good touch of the previous game.

And the name of New Jersey's dunk team was established in these two games.

The New Jersey Nets defeated the Rockets 125 to 110.

Roy's performance was still eye-catching with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks.

Yao Min was not far behind with 23 points and 8 rebounds.

The China Tournament was a complete success. On October 18, the two teams ended their unforgettable China Tournament journey and flew back to America to prepare for the upcoming preseason and regular season.