NBA: Since James left the Cavaliers

After the lineup upgrade, the Cavaliers are like an awakened lion, advancing all the way, and on the basis of six consecutive victories, they ushered in a wave of five consecutive victories.

It is also by virtue of this wave of winning streak that they have taken their ranking in the Eastern Conference to a higher level, from the original sixth in the Eastern Conference to the fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Such a proud record has made all the teams pay attention.

The Cavaliers at the beginning of this season were all heading for the lottery zone, but now, they seem to have become a strong contender for the playoffs.

After this wave of eleven consecutive victories, some media have even included the Cavaliers in the championship this season.

The enthusiasm for the Cavaliers' winning streak remains high. With Long Rui's outstanding performance, his fans are also growing crazily.

Two days later, it will be the All-Star Game of this season. In addition to participating in the main game, Long Rui has to participate in the rookie game, and is also invited to participate in the slam dunk contest and the three-point contest.

So this All-Star Weekend, Long Rui is quite busy!

……

In Los Angeles, in a private training gym, Long Rui is doing three-point training.

In addition to Long Rui, Curry is also here. He is also practicing three-pointers. Influenced by Long Rui, he also decided to participate in this three-point contest.

As for the slam dunk contest, he is out of luck in this life, unless the height of the basket is lowered!
The owner of this private training hall is none other than the top player in the current league, the head star of the Lakers, Kobe Bryant!

Just yesterday, when Long Rui arrived in Los Angeles, he was invited by Kobe, which surprised him very much.

After all, he is just a rookie entering the league, while Kobe is a superstar in the league, and no matter how strong the two are, at least they are not at the same level.

Few people in the league can get Kobe's invitation, so when other Cavaliers players learned about it, they were very jealous.

Or because of Long Rui's favor, Curry was also invited, which made him a little flattered.

At this moment, Kobe Bryant, the 'Black Mamba', was sitting on the sidelines, watching the two keep making shots and then making precise hits.

Although there is a big difference between training and actual combat, and the hit rate will be much higher than actual combat, he rarely sees anyone who can reach the accuracy of Long Rui and Curry.

Not even himself, because he was never a very good three-point shooter.

In Kobe's view, this year's three-point contest champion should have come from between these two, and it is difficult for others to compare with it.

"Long Rui, Stephen, I have to admit that your three-point ability is outstanding, and I really look forward to playing against you!"

Kobe said leisurely.

Hearing this, the two also stopped shooting and immediately looked at Kobe.

Long Rui smiled slightly: "I also really want to experience the style of the Black Mamba!"

"Don't worry, you will have a chance soon!"

Kobe also responded with a smile.

The first match between Long Rui and Kobe will be staged in the All-Star Game. Both of them are the starters in the East and West, and they are in the same position. There is a high probability that they will directly form a match.

And this is also the scene that the outside media, including fans, are most happy to see.

In the last contest with the Heat, although the Cavaliers lost the game in the end, Long Rui's personal data almost crushed 'The Flash' Wade in all aspects.

Needless to say, Wade's strength is naturally comparable to Kobe's at his peak, and he is also known as the second tier in active service.

Now, Long Rui has proved that he can compete with Wade, and now he is going to challenge the league's No. [-] active player!

During the two days of training, in addition to practicing three-pointers, Long Rui also specially practiced dunks. Since he chose to participate, he was not allowed to accept failure.

……

On February 2, US time, the All-Star Week of this season officially started.

The event to be held today is the All-Star Rookie Game, where the selected first-year rookies will play against the second-year rookies.

It is worth mentioning that Long Rui and Curry have become rivals, because this is Stephen Curry's second season.

After the NBA President, David Stern made a grand opening speech, the players from both sides began the appearance ceremony.

The host introduced every player impassionedly. When he introduced Long Rui, he gave a high praise.

"Next, the Cavaliers player, Long Rui from China, will be playing!"

"He's had an amazing season!"

"Ladies! Gentlemen! Let us welcome his debut with the warmest applause!"

Under the mobilization of the host, the entire Staples Center erupted into a burst of intense applause.

Under the cover of the spotlight, Long Rui ran towards the court, enjoying a wonderful time.

Huaxia CV-5 Sports Channel is currently live broadcasting the whole process.

Also sent ace commentators, Zhang Weiping and Yang Yi!
These two have been engaged in this industry for many years, especially Zhang Weiping, whose qualifications can be described as very profound, because he personally loves Kobe, so he also got the nickname Weiping-Bryant.

"Director Zhang, Long Rui's performance this season is undoubtedly surprising. It is said that he also participated in the slam dunk contest and the three-point contest at the same time. Do you think he can win the trophies of these two events at the same time with his ability?"

Yang Yi looked at Zhang Weiping, adjusted his glasses and asked.

Zhang Weiping coughed lightly: "Long Rui's dunk performance in the game, at least I know that his jumping ability is very good, and it has both a sense of strength and elegance, which is very rare."

"So I think he has the strength to compete for the slam dunk contest championship."

Speaking of this, he paused for a while, and then continued: "As for the three-point contest, it's hard to say."

"Because there are too many variables in it. After all, there are many players in the league who are good three-pointers. It depends on the feel of the game."

"And this time, his teammate, Stephen Curry, is also in the [-]-point contest."

"I heard that before Curry joined the Cavaliers, Long Rui went to Golden State to have a three-point game with him, and the final result was that Curry won."

"So no one can tell who will be the champion of the three-point contest. It will naturally be known in tomorrow's game."

The All-Star rookie game started amidst the banter of the two.

The head coach leading the first-year rookies is Mike Budenholzer.

The head coach leading the second-year rookie is Lawrence Frank.

Both of these two have many years of experience in the NBA and have certain coaching skills.

The two sides showed their starters.

First-year starters: Eric Bledsoe, Long Rui, Wesley Johnson, Blake Griffin, DeMarcus Cousins

Sophomore starters: Stephen Curry, DeMar DeRozan, Taj Gibson, Serge Ibaka, DeJuan Blair