Super all-around point guard

Chapter 452 Rookie Challenge!
In just 10 minutes, Xie Chen and Scarlett reminisced about the past more than a year. Although Scarlett wanted to continue chatting with Xie Chen, she seemed to have something important to do, so Xie Chen had to make an appointment with her at the dunk contest the day after tomorrow.

For today's reunion with Scarlett, Xie Chen felt the difference from Scarlett's eyes and attitude. Something must have happened to Scarlett during this time.

Xie Chen didn't have time to think about it. After Scarlett Johansson left, Anthony dragged him to choose clothes, hats and accessories. At night, the big names of the All-Stars had basically arrived. James, Curry, and Kobe, who participated in the All-Star Game in the last year, gathered together to drink and chat. They talked and laughed all night. They talked about everything, but no one talked about basketball. This was a very special night.

After that, it was already early morning, and Xie Chen and Kobe, who were so excited that they couldn't sleep, walked out of the hotel and walked on the streets of Toronto. The two walked in the deserted street, looking at the lonely night, Kobe sighed: "Oh, so that's how it feels."

Xie Chen looked at Kobe suspiciously.

Bryant said with a smile: "Michael Jordan's last All-Star game was the same as I did this year. The players respected us very much. Wherever we went, people would say that we would miss you. At that time, I asked Michael how he felt. I asked him if he was really willing to let go of this emotion. Now it seems that it is impossible to let go. Is this my last All-Star game? Next year, where will I be and what will I do? What else can I do without basketball?"

Kobe had never said this to anyone. He had a party with a bunch of people just now, and Kobe didn’t mention his sadness. In front of Xie Chen, Kobe was willing to open his heart. Xie Chen was very sad when he heard it.

Xie Chen said: "Everyone is going to leave the NBA after all. You have been here for so many years, and there are almost no people of your same age. Don't rush to be sad. Isn't your last All-Star game started yet? It's not too late to be sad and miss it when it's over."

Kobe smiled and said: "You are optimistic, by the way, you are not allowed to let me in the All-Star Game."

Xie Chen replied: "Do you think I will?"

Kobe read something from Xie Chen's expression, and then he laughed loudly: "I know, you still remember that I ruined Jordan's last All-Star game, haha, okay, come and stop me on the day of the game."

I believe that countless Jordan fans would complain about Kobe's All-Star shooting. If Kobe hadn't made a free throw, Jordan's classic fadeaway shot would be his last All-Star shot, which would become an eternal classic.

Xie Chen also recalled some images of Jordan's All-Stars in his mind. Xie Chen suddenly asked: "Kobe, as your fan, can I ask you a few questions?"

"Tell me." Kobe slowed down seeing Xie Chen being so serious.

"My request is very strict. I hope you don't dunk the dunk, and don't miss the shot again and again, especially if we can also play to the last moment. I hope you can perform a beautiful key goal like Jordan. This is the best and last gift for your fans all over the world."

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The next day, NBA fans all over the world have officially entered the long-awaited All-Star Weekend. Today will be the Rookie Challenge, which is the least-watched event in the All-Star Game. The real highlight will be tomorrow's slam dunk contest, and this year is a sophomore playing a first-year.

At the Air Canada Center Gymnasium, there was a celebrity game first, and the NBA Rookie Challenge started at 9:[-] pm. Before the game started, Xie Chen was invited to participate in an interview with CCTV, taking this opportunity to say hello to Chinese fans.

This year, Zhang Weiping and Yu Jia came to the scene again. Since Xie Chen can speak Chinese, they could not translate, so they asked Xie Chen directly: "Xie Chen, this is the second year for you to participate in the NBA All-Star Game, and both times you were the top voter. What is the difference between this time and last year? Share with us."

Xie Chen knows that there are a lot of his fans in China, and he can guess Xie Chen’s current popularity just by how popular Jeremy Lin was back then, so Xie Chen also takes this kind of interview very seriously: “Last year was more exciting, and I had to prove myself, so the pressure was greater, but this year is easier. I have learned how to enjoy the rare All-Star Weekend, and this year’s All-Star is Kobe’s last All-Star. All of us hope to give you a wonderful game. Don’t miss it then.”

Yu Jia brought the topic to the next game: "The rookie game that will be held later is different from last year. It is no longer the American team against the international team, but the sophomore against the first grade. The outside world is generally saying that Porzingis and his rookies in this class are much better than yours. What do you think? Will there be pressure in the game later?"

Xie Chen thought for a while and said: "It seems to be true. Porzingis, Towns, Okafor, Russell, Winslow, they have many rookies who are playing well. We may not be as good as them in terms of numbers, but they are not as good as them. I think they are not worthy of being threatened by Wiggins and me."

After hearing this, Yu Jia smiled and said, "Will you teach these juniors well later?"

"it is necessary."
The game started very quickly. There were not many stars and big-name stars who came to watch the rookie game today. There were only a few here and there, like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Chris Paul.

Before the game, Xie Chen chatted with his new teammates. There was no doubt that Xie Chen was the undisputed leader among the group of sophomores. Even Wiggins, the No. [-] pick, had to admit Xie Chen's leadership. After all, he had already won the championship.

In the second-year team, there are two "old enemies" of Xie Chen. They are enemies because they have fought before, and they are Payton and Aaron Gordon of the Magic team.

Payton is a good friend of Oladipo. At that time, in order to stand up for the violently beaten Oladipo, he also stepped forward to provoke Xie Chen, and was finally taught by Xie Chen. Now, the two have to play in the same team, and they both feel very embarrassed.

In the first-year team, there were not so many grievances. A group of people were very lively, and Porzingis also got along with them. They were all close in level, and there was no top-notch person like Xie Chen, so the pressure on each was not great. However, Towns Russell and the others were very envious of Porzingis, because Porzingis was likely to follow Xie Chen to win the championship in the past two years, and it would be difficult to chase after them when they were at their peak.

After the game started, Xie Chen didn't particularly want to play, so he handed the ball to Wiggins. Wiggins was selected for the All-Star Game for the first time this year. For him, the All-Star Game is the stage he really wants to play.

Gordon got the ball again and again, but his shooting percentage was not very good.You know, this group of first-year guys are top-notch insiders.

It’s not scary now, but if you mention the names of Towns, Okafor, and Porzingis in another three to five years, you will feel very powerful, just like James, Wade, Anthony, and Bosh of the 03 generation. This terrible foursome challenged their senior brother Yao Ming Stoudemire.
Because the second grade side is humble to each other, but the first grade side is exactly the opposite. Everyone is eager to prove themselves, because the opponent is too strong, the league No.1 Xie Chen and Andrew Wiggins, both of them are super popular superstars selected for the All-Star Game. How can they not be motivated when facing such a powerful opponent?
Towns wants to prove that he is a better rookie than Porzingis, and Porzingis also wants to perform better in front of the team boss Xie Chen, but neither of them has a stronger desire and better performance than the other. He is Winslow of the Heat.

As soon as Winslow came up, he made a rapid breakthrough and broke through the defense line. He dunked with both hands as if he was in no one's land, and then scored two three-pointers in a row, completely stealing the limelight from other rookies.

If it was an official game, if someone dared to be so arrogant, Xie Chen must have gone to teach him a lesson, but Xie Chen didn't want to fight too much in the rookie game, so he could only look at Wiggins, and Wiggins wanted to guard against Winslow.

However, pinching Winslow on this point did not change the fact that he was behind in the second grade. Then, Porzingis also split into threes. Russell and Towns, the No. [-] combination, played a rare tacit understanding. Russell frequently assisted Towns to succeed inside.

At the end of the first quarter, the first-year team led the second-year team by 16 points!
Yu Jia was very surprised: "This is really an unexpected first quarter! Who would have thought that Winslow, Downs Porzingis and the others would teach a team with Xie Chen and Wiggins a lesson? Director Zhang, what do you think of this situation? Is it because Xie Chen doesn't want to play? Or is the strength of the first-year team just so strong?"

Zhang Weiping said with a smile: "I think there are two reasons. It can be seen that Xie Chen, Wiggins, including Zach LaVine, don't want to play very much, because they have more important games to participate in during the All-Star Weekend. Xie Chen and LaVine will participate in the dunk contest tomorrow, Xie Chen and Wiggins will participate in the All-Star Game the day after tomorrow. , but the talent is good, and players like Porzingis, Towns and Okafor all played very well, plus Winslow played exceptionally well today, it is normal to be ahead of the second grade."

Yu Jia continued to ask: "Then do you think the second grade team will overtake the score next?"

Zhang Weiping said: "Based on what I know about Xie Chen and Wiggins, neither of them is a player who can tolerate failure. The first quarter of the first grade played so well, I think it should arouse Xie Chen's fighting spirit. If the two of them are ready to fight back, then the second quarter will be good."

At the end of the first quarter, the second-year team was led by 16 points in a single quarter by the first-year juniors. Everyone felt ashamed, but Payton sat there and laughed and said sarcastic remarks: "Hehe, it's so funny to be abused by a group of rookies for 16 points in the first quarter. I count it as 64 points in the fourth quarter. Haha, I don't know if you lose so much. Will it make headlines tomorrow? I said, Aaron Gordon, don't fight so hard for rebounds and offense. Can't win the ball, don't you see that our core players don't want to play? Hehe, the people selected for the All-Star Game are amazing, and they look down on the Rookie Challenge!"

Payton's words made everyone present uncomfortable, but Wiggins was still very graceful, and quickly stood up and said to everyone: "I'm sorry, everyone, I played too slack in the first quarter and gave Winslow a lot of opportunities. In the second quarter, I promise to use all my strength to recover the point difference. Please believe me."

Zach LaVine also missed several chances to score because he also kept playing. He also got up and said to everyone: "I will also play well in the second quarter."

After the two expressed their views, Peyton looked at Xie Chen who said nothing, and asked, "Xie, don't you want to stand up and say something?"

"What?" Xie Chen looked at Peyton with a cute face.

Payton was furious: "You are the No.1 player in the league! Now we are so many points behind, shouldn't you also express your determination to attack next, and let us give you the ball to shoot three-pointers?"

Xie Chen remained unhurried, and replied calmly: "It's only the first half, and we're only 16 points behind. What kind of three-pointer? I just need to defend well. Didn't you hear Wiggins and LaVine say that they will play well? They are enough."

Peyton was so angry that he pointed at Xie Chen and said, "Okay, this is what you said. If you lose this game, you will be fully responsible!"

An ordinary game of recreational nature was made as serious as it was by Payton. Xie Chen didn't fall for this kind of trick. In order not to let Payton continue to babble, Xie Chen also decided to defend well. Payton didn't believe that Xie Chen could recover the 16-point difference just by "defending well". Xie Chen asked Payton to take a good look at how he did it!
　Thank you little bookworm XXX for your reward!
　　
　
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