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Chapter 148

Nestled on the shores of Lake Erie and surrounded by green spaces, Cleveland combines gritty Midwestern spirit with cosmopolitan fun.

This former industrial city is gradually transforming into a welcoming and friendly cultural oasis.

Qin Fei followed Payton, Kemp, Schramf and others, and flew from Seattle to Cleveland.

The big guys are not only accompanied by a team of managers, but also strong bodyguards in black clothes and pants, as well as girlfriends, children, various relatives and family members, etc., and the travel configuration is very high.

Qin Fei was alone and looked very lonely.

After getting off the plane, Rob Pelinka, as a member of Qin Fei's agent team, greeted Qin Fei.

Everyone checked into the officially designated hotel.

"The Lakers players have also arrived at the hotel." Pelinka said with a smile after helping Qin Fei complete the check-in procedures.

He knew that Qin Fei and Kobe had a good relationship, and the rookie game of the All-Star Weekend would not start until tomorrow night, and this period was free time.

"Oh? What room does he live in?"

"0713."

"Okay, I'll go find him in a while."

"There are still some things that I need to communicate with you first."

Pelinka is a very rigorous worker, which is also related to his legal studies. When he talks about things, he is always meticulous, which makes Qin Fei feel a little nervous.

"Mainly about community activities and interviews during the All-Star Weekend."

"Community activities, according to the NBA's official arrangement, will go to a certain community in Cleveland to carry out some caring activities during the day of tomorrow's rookie game. At that time, some children will interact with you. There will be more reporters on that day. Pay attention to the expression management when contacting children."

"The main purpose of the interview is to avoid the interviews of some lace media reporters. During the All-Star Weekend, good and bad people are mixed, and some unscrupulous media have no professional ethics. If you say something in their hands, it may directly change the flavor and eventually affect your image. But you don't have to worry too much. I will always be by your side and help you make some judgments."

Pelinka was very professional, and after some words, Qin Fei understood.

The two discussed other matters, then Pelinka left first, and Qin Fei went to 0713 to find Kobe.

As a result, after he knocked on the door, he found that Kobe was not in the room.

What about people?

He picked up his mobile phone and sent a text message, but the text message did not reply.

Calls are not answered, text messages are not answered, people are not in the room, are you missing in broad daylight?

When he was feeling strange, he met Eddie Jones of the Lakers at the entrance of the corridor.

Jones is a young man with a good personality. He and Kobe knew each other before they entered the NBA. Although they are in the same position, Jones has always taken good care of Kobe. He even strongly recommended Kobe to West.

This year, among the Western Conference All-Stars, Eddie Jones and Kevin Garnett are selected for the first time.

Qin Fei and Jones faced each other on the court, and Jones was very impressed with Qin Fei. When they met, they shook hands and greeted each other.

"Hey! Brother, do you know where Kobe is going?"

"Kobe? I saw him and Allen Iverson go out together before, and I don't know where they went. You can ask the front desk of the hotel, maybe they will know something."

"Okay, I'll go then, see you later."

Qin Fei came to the front desk.

The lady at the front desk was full of spring breeze, and said with a smile: "The two guests called a taxi, and they should have gone to the nearby Lakeview Park."

"Two big men going to the park in broad daylight?"

Qin Fei had a look of incredulity in his eyes, and then called a car to go there.

After passing by, I found that there was no one in the Lake View Park. On the street court next to the Lake View Park, the crowd surrounded the park and cheered lively from time to time.

This street court is open-air, with residential buildings on both sides, and a huge poster of the All-Star Game hanging on the upstairs.

Jordan, Pippen, Olajuwon and other stars selected for the season formed the Eastern and Western camps to confront each other. Under the poster, some passers-by and tourists took photos together.

In addition, there are some graffiti on the walls, some are more civilized, and some are purely swear words attacking various aspects.

People surrounded the street court, and no one saw a tall figure appearing outside the court.

The advantage of being tall is that even if you stand at the back, you can see what is happening in front at a glance.

There is no doubt that there are two groups of people playing streetball on the court.

"Bang!"

There was a loud sound of the ball being smashed and dunked, and a figure flew to hang the frame. After landing, it caused the screams of the fans in the audience. Seeing the NBA player's dunk from a close distance, this kind of impact hits the face.

Soon, someone discovered Qin Fei.

"It's Qin Fei!"

One or two fans recognized Qin Fei.

Randomly, everyone onlookers more or less remembered this name, even if they didn't know him, they knew that Qin Fei was an NBA player.

Before Qin Fei could do anything, they made way for him to come to the front.

On the court, both Iverson and Kobe were there, and the two formed two teams to play games.

The score was very close at this time. After seeing Qin Fei coming, the two were overjoyed.

They shouted in unison: "Qin, come and help me!"

The palms and backs of the hands were full of flesh, and Qin Fei was embarrassed to favor one over the other. He pointed to his jeans, smiled and rejected the two's suggestions, and then watched the two finish the whole game.

The media reporters who came after hearing the news were still a bit late after all, and did not take a precious photo of the two people facing each other on the street court.

The reporters are very sorry. They especially want the two to stand on the court and pose in two poses. It is also okay to pose for a photo. After ten or twenty years, this is the best memory.

It's a pity that the three of them were surrounded and walked back.

"In this case, no taxi can be called, so we might as well run back to the hotel."

Qin Fei looked at the road conditions around him and found it very inconvenient.

"I think so."

Iverson and Kobe thought it was very interesting and had no objections.

oooo~

The people behind howled and followed the three people.

Leading a team to run on the streets of Cleveland was like a small parade that suddenly started. As the team led by three people ran forward, more and more people joined in. Many people were actually just rushing to join in the fun.

The journalists who took the photos couldn't catch up.

This should be a miracle when the All-Star Weekend comes. Three talented rookies from the Class of 96 led the citizens to complete a small long-distance run.

The most important thing is Iverson's appeal. Although Iverson failed to be selected for the Eastern Conference All-Star Game, he ranked third in the Eastern Conference guard voting, which shows his popularity.

A total of five or six kilometers away.

The three chatted while running.

"Although you didn't help me on the street court, you are still my teammate in the rookie game. We will play Allen together. This game is a sure win."

Kobe expressed his psychological thoughts, and Iverson heard it, and it seems to be the same reason, the East is playing the West, so he wants to PK with the combination of Kobe + Qin Fei?

"We still have Stephen Marbury in the West!" Qin Fei felt that he might not have many opportunities. The protagonists in the West should be Marbury and Kobe tomorrow.

"Marbury is injured, he won't play in the rookie game."

Kobe is very strange, does Qin Fei not read the news?

"Marbury was injured? Why is he injured again?" Qin Fei really didn't pay attention to this matter. Marbury is now recognized as the best rookie guard in the Western Conference. Before the All-Star Game, his performance was very eye-catching. He was often able to score 20+ points or send 10+ assists. During the All-Star voting, he entered the top ten backcourts in the Western Conference.

"Anyway, there aren't many people in the backcourt, so I guess it's you and my partner this time."

After listening to Kobe's words, Iverson was not convinced: "Don't be too happy, even the two of you may not be able to guard against me!"

Kobe was surprised and said: "I have Qin Fei, why should I defend you? I can confidently and boldly attack with all my strength. You should think about who in your lineup can defend me?"

Qin Fei listened to this meaning, did Kobe want to be Jordan, and then treat him as Pippen?

Iverson made a mental list of the rookies in the backcourt of the Eastern Conference, and finally found that Ray Allen might be the only one who can defend him, but is Ray Allen really willing to defend with all his strength in such an exhibition game?He suddenly felt a little tricky, and then he asked Qin Fei tentatively.

"Brother, will you defend me with all your strength tomorrow?"

Qin Fei nodded and admitted: "Of course, otherwise, what do you think I was selected for the rookie game? I think the fans who like me come to see me defend."

Iverson rolled his eyes, do you have any misunderstanding about liking?

The three of them chatted while running, and the evening wind under the setting sun blew the clouds, forming strands of clouds in the red sky.

It softened the missing, blew away the whispers, and lengthened everyone's shadow.

A pure smile emerges in this simplest movement.

When they got to the entrance of the hotel, the security guard in the lobby was startled.

Qin Fei, Iverson and Kobe followed closely behind a group of people.

What is the situation?

"Let's go, see you at the rookie competition!"

Qin Fei and a black boy who followed them closely followed each other with high fives and hugged.

Kobe Iverson also followed suit, high-fiving and embracing the first few boys, earning enough affinity in front of the consistent fans.

"goodbye!"

Everyone waved to the three of them.

Everyone remembers that in front of the gate of the hotel, the appearance of the three young people full of charming smiles constituted the best picture in their memories.

This is the All-Star Weekend in 97.

The thoughts are far away, the memory is short, the evening breeze is cool, and the love is just right

(End of this chapter)