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Chapter 128 Chapter 125: Leading by Example, Captain (4K asks for a monthly ticket)

The recent situation in Houston is actually quite miserable.

The Pacers only injured a small O'Neill, while Houston's long injury list can already make up another set of starters.

But having said that, even if you give Houston enough bench players, it's actually useless.

Because one of the hobbies of the red team coach Fan Baldou is to fuck the main force!

Don't look at the preseason battle between the Pacers and the red team, he deliberately let Yao Ming play only 20 minutes.

But as soon as it entered the regular season, the true face of this guy was completely exposed.

It's only the regular season now, and he has already begun to engage in eight-man rotations frequently.

Well, Thibodeau just happened to be a defensive coach under Van Bald.

It seems that the seed of this deadly main force has long been planted in Thibodeau's heart.

It's because Yao Mai's body basically didn't go wrong this season, which gave Van Gundy the crazy self-confidence.

Meeting such a coach, Wayne's heart aches for Chairman Yao.

It is really miserable to gain weight while operating at a high load.

At noon the day before the game, Wayne and his teammates arrived at Houston International Airport.

As soon as we got off the plane, a bunch of Chinese fans came to welcome us.

Houston during this period was indeed the home of Chinese players in the United States.

The atmosphere is quite good.

If it wasn't for that fucking thing years later

Forget it, now is not the time to think about those.

"Yo, you are very welcome here." Gangtai, wearing sunglasses, got off the plane and waved to the fans, posing as a star.

Now, after all, he is the head of the football team, no matter what else, this style must keep up.

"You're really confident." Wayne glanced at Toutai. If you want to say how capable this guy is, he was also in the top ten of the MVP rankings last season.

But it just feels unreliable, unreliable!

In the original history, if Xiao Ao was suspended for one season and replaced by Artest, whether the Pacers could reach the Eastern Conference semifinals would be a problem.

"Oh, isn't it the Houston Reds? They are currently 18 wins and 17 losses, and they can only rank ninth in the Western Conference. What are you afraid of? Isn't it easy to win?"

Gangtai waved his hand with a nonchalant look.

To be honest, only Chinese fans and the media regard the red team as a championship team.

Most American fans look at the red team, in fact, the same as Artest: "They are just like that. They are a playoff team, but they are only a playoff team."

"Your opponent was the scoring champion last season."

"The scoring leader is right against the best defensive player! Little Tracy, I know him well, but his shooting percentage is not very good. I like playing this kind of player the most."

Well, McGrady, who just staged a miracle of 35 seconds and 13 minutes half a month ago, is like a rookie in Artest's mouth.

Amid Artest's honeyed self-confidence, the Pacers all got into the car.

On both sides of the road where the bus was driving, many Chinese fans held up signs to welcome Wayne.

I don't know, I thought the Pacers' home court was in Houston.

In the eyes of most Chinese fans and Chinese fans, this game is an exhibition match, a friendly match.

Well, no matter who wins the Chinese Derby, as long as Yao Ming and Wayne play well, it will be a win-win situation.

So, they can welcome their opponents with a smile.

In Stern's view, this is a big show to attract the Chinese market.

Does winning or losing matter?Viewership is what matters.

Therefore, this game lacked a bit of tit-for-tat flavor.

But Wayne didn't see the game that way.

Although he respects Yao Ming, it doesn't mean Wayne doesn't care about winning.

On the contrary, he was desperate to win.

In the first game when Jermaine was injured, all the fans in the Western Conference were waiting for Wayne to overturn, and Stoudemire's big onmyoji was even more disgusting on the TV.

Wayne really didn't want them to get away with it.

So even in the face of Yao Ming, Wayne will never lower his demands on himself.

As far as the NBA is concerned, he and Yao Ming are rivals.

Opponents must be knocked down.

In the evening, Yao Ming invited Wayne to sit at his home in Houston.

To be a guest at his opponent's house before the game, Wayne was not used to it to be honest.

But Yao quickly put Wayne at ease with his affability.

"So you will start the next game?" Sitting on the sofa, Yao Ming and Wayne chatted in Chinese, very friendly.

"Well, can I not tell you?" Wayne almost slipped his mouth, Chairman Yao is not easy!

You actually told me what to say!

Damn, almost leaked the starting lineup for the next game.

Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't expect you to be such a Yao Ming!

There are routines everywhere in the NBA!

"Hahaha, then who else can play besides you, you are the only one who can start at the power forward position."

"I didn't say that, what if I continue to play the sixth man." Although Yao Ming guessed it easily, Wayne still had to put on a look of "you guessed wrong".

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about the game. Did you see the show that Stoudemire participated in last night?" Yao Ming changed the subject and stopped teasing Wayne.

"Looked."

"Stoudemire is like that, how should I put it, most American players are like that. Talking is more direct, then rough. You have to get used to it, and then accept it.

In the past, when I first joined, many people said about me.Don't let these affect your state and mood. If you play well, everyone will shut up. "

It can be seen that Yao Ming is a little worried that Wayne will be affected by the other party's sarcasm, and is trying to help Wayne with psychological counseling.

But Wayne's response caught Yao Ming quite by surprise: "It's okay, as long as I'm rougher than them. How should I put it? They're just a group of bullying guys. If you give him some sunshine, he can go to heaven."

This kind of people will behave after a good beating, and I won't be affected by them. "

"This..." Yao Ming shook his head, indeed, Wayne's personality is like this.

And what he said was a real beating!

Otherwise, there would be no such thing as Auburn Hills.

Yao Ming still remembers how shocked he was when he saw the photo of Wayne riding a big book in the newspaper.

Let's just say he broke a glass that morning because of it.

Yao Ming in the NBA, most of the time is the image of a gentleman.To put it bluntly, it is relatively restrained and humble.

Even the occasional roar and shout give a feeling of suffocation.

Wayne and Yao Ming are just the opposite. He prefers to release his emotions. Anger is anger, and happiness is happiness.

This made Yao Ming wonder what it would be like if they cooperated in the national team.

After chatting for a while, Wayne said that it was getting late and it was time to go back and rest.

Yao Ming also stood up and sent Wayne to the door.

"Then, play well in tomorrow's game."

"Don't worry Brother Yao, I will play better than in the preseason. Then I don't wish you a good performance. If you play too well, I will lose."

"Hahahaha, now I know why Stoudemire hates you."

This small mouth looks like it has been smeared with honey, can it not be "liked" by others?

The next day, at the Toyota Center, the two Chinese giants met again.

It's just that compared to the preseason game, this real game has attracted more attention and the scene is more popular.

Before the start of the competition, the Toyota Center arranged a series of opening performances with Chinese characteristics.

Chinese acrobatics, dragon and lion dances, etc., were all performed again.

Just half a month before the Chinese New Year, this set of performances can be regarded as giving the Toyota Center a lively atmosphere for the New Year.

Yao Ming is no stranger to this. Since he came, the Toyota Center has often held such performances.

And everyone on the Pacers team, as if entering the city for the first time, was stunned.

"How can there be so many bowls on this head without falling, oriental witchcraft!?"

"I've seen this in kung fu movies, Wei. By the way, do you know Chinese Kung Fu? Fighting is so fierce."

"Cough cough cough, we are here to play a game. One by one, when we come here to play? Be serious, show your attitude, do you understand the attitude?" At this time, Pacers team captain Artest spoke.

With a serious face and full of enthusiasm, he was not fooled by the wonderful performance in front of him, just like a good captain.

Well, although it is a temporary captain.

But Wayne knew that guy all too well.

Do you think he cares about the game?No no no, the only reason why he wasn't attracted is because that guy prefers cheerleading performances

An opening act without the ball is soulless. — Artest, master of logic.

After this hilarious performance, both sides finally made their debut.

Today, the on-site DJ also specially prepared the red team's starting introduction ceremony. Yao Ming, as the finale player, was the last to appear on the stage, and was worshiped and cheered by the audience.

Chinese fans watched this opening show and were absolutely thrilled.

"The game is about to start, it's about to start! Today we saw that the Pacers really took Xiao Wei up and played the starting [-]th position! Today, we can enjoy this Chinese derby!" Director Zhang stared at the screen with a smile in the CCTV studio.

The atmosphere of the whole game was created to be beaming.

But when the live camera showed Wayne, Wayne's expression was very fierce.

He has never forgotten that this is a bayonet match.

For the Pacers, the starters are Johnson, Miller, Captain Ty, Wayne and Foster, and Payton and Wu Sheng are paired with the second team.

For the red team, the starters are "Mickey Mouse" Wesley, Bob Sura, Tracy, Juwan Howard and Yao Ming who have just been transferred.

Looking at these two defenders, I really can't complain.

Sura and Wesley are both attacking defenders.So what if Yao Ming is exhausted, I won't give it, hey, I won't give it!

At the beginning of the game, Yao Ming won the basketball for the red team.

As soon as he came up, the team leader Artest showed his enthusiasm and stuck to McGrady's side.

With Xiao Ao not around, whether the Pacers' defense will be breached, you have to ask me!

Seeing Yao Ming leaning against Foster, Sura passed the ball to McGrady who was defended even more without hesitation.

"Oh, he just won't give it to Yao Ming!" Director Zhang was really anxious.

McGrady held the ball, faced Artest's defense, and suddenly broke through to the left.

As soon as Artest followed, McGrady stopped and shot a jumper.

As soon as the scissor legs came out, click, Artest's defense was cut.

"Good shot, McGrady hit a jumper as soon as he came up! It seems that McGrady is in really good shape today, and Artest missed the first ball."

Director Zhang smiled, leaving only the Pacers captain in a mess in the wind.

"Damn it, mine!" Artest raised his hand and apologized to his teammates.

This little Tracy, um, was slightly stronger than expected.

But it doesn't matter, I Artest can handle it!

"Wei, block one and block one!" So, Artest took up the scoring task for the Pacers' first attack.

Anyway, this season also has a small 20 points accounted for. Is it true that I and Pierce, who voted sixth in the All-Stars, are the same thing?

What?Pierce averages more points per game than me?Then he is not as strong as me!

Wayne came up to cover, and Artest went straight to the penalty area and was about to make a wild dunk.

So what if there is no Xiao Ao?It is enough to have me!

then

"Ouch!" Artest yelled and fell to the ground.

Yao Ming ruthlessly served a meal of "Yao Hot Pot", and persuaded Tai: He died again.

Sura received the basketball that was thrown out, and then the backcourt chief sent it to McGrady.

At this time, McGrady's athletic ability is still quite terrifying.

After Dapeng spread his wings for a long-distance glide, McGrady smashed the ball into the frame with his long arms.

A very aesthetic dunk has become the youth of many boys.

"Hey, this dunk is really beautiful! Yao Ming's hot pot is so good. Artest is just too impulsive. The ball just now should be handled by Wayne."

Artest got up from the ground in embarrassment, and glanced at Wayne.

"Don't worry, hold on!" He yelled and continued to prepare to attack.

Wayne shook his head, Madan should be the one who said this to you.

In the second attack, Artest broke through and tried to find Wayne, but was cut off by McGrady's long arm ahead of time.

The red team made another counterattack. Although Yao Ming was there, they never wasted the opportunity to counterattack.

Artest rushed towards McGrady like a tiger, trying to stop the attack.

But this time, McGrady did not overpower.When he rushed near the free throw line, he used a no-look pass and sent the ball to David Wesley who was ambushing in the right corner.

The pass of the ball was indeed handsome. No matter what McGrady did in this period, he was so elegant.

Since this is a counterattack, there is no defensive player around Wesley for the time being.

Wesley has made 38% of his three-pointers in the red team this season, which is still very good.

He firmly grasped this open opportunity, and the basketball went into the net hollow.

"7 to 0, it's a perfect start! It feels like Jermaine O'Neal is not here, and the Pacers are a little flustered. At this time, they should stabilize and play slowly."

Director Zhang finished speaking, and the camera came to Artest.

Not long after playing, he was made a mistake once and thanked by Yan.

Really. Lead by example.

Xiao Ao, who was watching TV at home, shook his head silently. He was regretting that he still had a little expectation for this guy before the game started.

"Be patient, what are you doing!" Carlisle also lost his temper on the sidelines. Today's Kim Kelly is not funny at all.

At this time, the game has just started, and the timeout cannot be wasted.

So, Carlisle could only remind the players by yelling.

At this time, Wayne walked up and patted Toutai: "Take your time, it's just the beginning, Captain."

Hearing the title "Captain", Counter's nose suddenly turned sour.

After so many years, finally someone is willing to call him captain!

"Well! Hit you later, let's fight back!" Artest regained his confidence and said.

Hey, it's really difficult for Wayne to compete and be Gangtai's babysitter.

The Pacers rallied and organized another offense.

This time, Wayne finally got the ball.

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