This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 168 Rookie Challenge

The All-Star Weekend finally officially started on February 2th, US time.

And the first to appear is the first and second grade rookies who have just entered the league. They will play an exhibition match between the first grade and the second grade.

They will wear the jerseys of their respective teams and fight side by side.

The freshmen of the 2005 class have already experienced it once.

The rookies of the 2006 class will also gather together again to deal with the seniors who entered the league a year earlier.

Compared with the bleak 2006 rookies, the 2005 rookies have already occupied a place in the league and even become the team leader.

The three guards in the year of the point guard.

Chris Paul, who has already participated in the World Championships on behalf of the US team, averaged 17.3 points, 9 assists and 1.8 steals per game this season, making him a top point guard in the league and the new leader of the New Orleans Hornets.

And Deron Williams, who is good at eating, sleeping and playing Paul, has 16.2 points and 9.3 assists this season. He has formed a new generation of Utah Shuangsha with Carlos Boozer. Currently, the Jazz also ranks first in the Western Conference with 35 wins and 17 losses. Three, it is also the third record in the league, and it is also the best-growing rookie in the current 2005 class.

Redmond Felton is also the starter of the Charlotte Bobcats. Although he is not as good as the other two, he can be regarded as the best of the new generation of point guards.

Monta Ellis has become the Warriors' No. 16.5 scorer, averaging 4.1 points, 1.7 assists, and [-] steals per game, becoming one of the outside killers of the Golden State gang.

Andrew Bogut of the Bucks also played at a certain level as the No. 2005 pick in 12.3, with 8.8 points + [-] rebounds, becoming one of Reed's best helpers.

There are also David Lee who averaged 10.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, Danny Granger who averaged 14+5 per game, and Luther Hyde of the Rockets.

This group of players has all become one of the indispensable players in every team.

The rookies in 2006 were much less impressive.

周林也成了2006届新秀里最强的一个，场均15.2分5.3助攻4.6篮板+1.2抢断+0.8封盖，所有数据位列新秀榜单前十，在入选全明星新秀挑战赛的球员里算是鹤立鸡群。

But Brandon Roy, the only one who can slightly catch up with Zhou Lin in terms of statistics, is plagued by injuries.

As expected, Zhou Lin has a high probability of winning the best rookie.

Zhou Lin Bobcats teammate Walter Herman averaged 6.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

The No. 10.3 pick Bargnani, whom the Raptors have given high hopes, currently only averages 4.2 points and [-] rebounds per game.

Garbajosa of the same team, who joined as a free agent, is currently averaging 8.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, which is a surprise.

Boston's Adam Morrison also played 20+ performances a few times at the beginning of this season, but recently his performance has been slightly stretched. He often hits Mo 1, and now his average data per game has dropped to only 10.5 points and 3.2 rebounds. .

Compared with the east, the west seems to be more miserable.

As the two best rookies in the Western Conference, Rudy Gay of the Grizzlies averaged 9.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, and Randy Foye of the Timberwolves averaged 9.4 points and 2.1 assists per game.

The Jazz's second-round pick Paul Millsap averaged 9.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, and the Lakers' Jordan Farmar averaged 4.6 points and 2.2 assists per game. A good point guard (Jane Rondo is still struggling for playing time at this time).

At this time, the media unanimously believed that the 2006 rookie class was identified as the worst class in the past ten years, and the quality was even lower than that of the 2000 rookie class. Probably only a little bit better than the 2006 rookies, but not too many.

It is also reasonable for the first-year team to be bad-mouthed.

The second-year players are also based on the principle of taking classes first and education as a supplement, and they are bound to teach the new rookies a lesson.

After all, they were also educated last year.

All the rookies also got together and chatted happily with each other. After all, being selected for the 9-man roster proved that they are currently the best nine players in this rookie class.

"Zhou, the shoes are good."

After taking the makeup photo, Rudy Gay came over, looked at Zhou Lin and said.

"Thank you, the new signature shoes, the Chinese brand name is Anta, high quality and low price, if you like it, I can give you a pair as a collection."

Zhou Lin is still very conscientious Anta Anli a wave of Anta.

"It's really possible, thank you so much for that." Rudy Gay smiled and said.

Zhou Lin nodded: "Then I will sign my name on the toe and give it to you."

"Any thoughts on the challenge?"

Rudy Gay said.

Zhou Lin was slightly taken aback and said, "Isn't it just for fun?"

"Well, of course, it's part of the fun, but listen to me, man, we can't lose too badly."

Rudy Gay said: "These guys who entered the league a year earlier than us seem to want to teach us a lesson. They have good point guards, good scorers, and tall insiders. We are strong, but I don't want to be treated like a child."

"And, as our best rookie in 2006, you will definitely receive some special treatment in the Challenger League, if I'm not mistaken."

"What are you going to do?"

Zhou Lin tied his shoelaces and jumped a little, but the shoes were still very comfortable.

"Randy, Adam... Hey, everyone, come over, let's talk."

Rudy Gay gathered all the rookies together and said: "Hey, guys, we have to do something, and we need to be more serious. I don't want to be pinched around like a rag doll."

At the same time, the second-year rookies were on the other side, discussing how to give the newcomers a little color, after all, they were also abused last year.

The second-year team has abused the first-year team for 4 consecutive years, and four of them have scored more than 20 points.

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This game also attracted many NBA superstars to watch the game, and the legendary superstar Bill Russell also came to the scene to watch the game.

Because Yao Ming is sure to miss the All-Star Game due to injury, Zhou Lin will be the only Chinese face in the All-Star Weekend. CCTV-5 will also broadcast the rookie challenge, dunk contest and three-pointers live. contest.

Zhou Lin is also the first time to appear under the spotlight of the world's media.

He will start alongside Bargnani of the Raptors, Rudy Gay of the Grizzlies, Adam Morrison of the Celtics and Randy Foye of the Timberwolves.

The starters for the second-year team are: Deron Williams from the Jazz, and Luther Hyde from the Rockets (these two are alumni of Illinois State University, the team's backcourt partners, but they play In the NCAA stage, Deron Williams is more often Luther Hyde's substitute), Danny Granger and David Lee are at the forward position, and Bogut is the Australian Tibetan Mastiff inside.

The 2005 and 2006 No. [-] picks, two foreign No. [-] pick centers stood in the middle circle, and in the end it was Bogut who got the first wave of possession.

And when he got to the basket, he likes to shoot from the outside. Against the average Bargnani, he was directly blocked by Bogut and helped the second-year team score the first goal.

Randy Foye took control of the ball and dribbled forward, but soon encountered a flank attack and lost the ball.

David Lee made a mid-range shot.

The sophomore team that came up played very actively.

Rudy Gay tried to make a dunk, but the ball bounced off. Hyde got the ball and was about to make a long pass, but was stopped by Zhou Lin. David Lee tried to stop Zhou Lin, but Zhou Lin made a fake move Point fly, then step back and shoot, easily hitting a three-pointer.

"Hey David, give the new guy some color."

Chris Paul, who was on the sidelines, roared with a smirk while watching the excitement.

David Li obviously couldn't hold back his face, he signaled to open the singles, and squeezed into it with a stronger body, but he didn't expect Zhou Lin to play with one hand and withdraw the chair, which caused David Li's mistake.

On the side of CCTV-5, Su Qun had already burst into laughter, and said, "Zhou Lin is very smart. It's not easy for these second-year veterans to take advantage of Zhou Lin."

Yu Jia said with a smile: "It's like a recruit who has just joined the army. Veterans always want to show off their power, but this time it's good. Zhou Lin made him unable to step down."

"Hey David, do you have any other tricks?"

Rudy Gay on the side also said with a smile.

However, soon he couldn't laugh anymore, Danny Green directly hit him with a dunk.

"I'll shoot a three-pointer!" Adam Morrison on one side said confidently, "I can shoot them!"

Adam Morrison asked for the ball, and Randy Foye still gave face.

But... a lonely shot, the ball spun around the rim and fell out.

Immediately Luther Hyde made the ball quickly, and Deron Williams, the chubby dude, dunked one on the head of teammate Randy Foye.

The sophomore team, in line with the concept of educating everyone, is not going to let anyone go, and there is no shortage of ** and dunks on the head.

The rookie team made another mistake, and Hyde's crooked machine gun easily hit from beyond the three-point line.

"Luther Hyde is also a good second-year player, and his position in the Rockets is gradually becoming stable. With Yao Ming's inside control, Hyde will have many shooting opportunities in the future. It depends on whether he can grasp it."

When Yao Ming was still playing, the Houston Rockets were the home team of almost every Chinese basketball fan. Those players who should have been little-known players would also be influenced by Yao Ming and become familiar to many Chinese.

With a 9-3 start, the rookie team is indeed a bit lost.

However, this is also an exhibition game after all, and the second-year team didn't intend to really beat someone to death with a stick. They still gave the first-year team some opportunities. Adam Morrison finally made a three-pointer on the third outside attempt. point.

David Lee still wanted to 'educate' Zhou Lin, and whenever he got a chance, he called Delong to the ball. After a meal, he made a layup and spread his hands, telling Zhou Lin that you are still young.

I don't want to be ashamed!
Zhou Lin was also serious. Facing David Lee's half-tight and half-loose defense, he broke into the penalty area one step at a time. After the Australian Tibetan Mastiff reacted, Zhou Lin got up and dunked.

Slam dunk with both hands. On the second-year team, Redmond pulled Chris Paul. He didn't know what he was talking about, and his mouth couldn't close his smile.

"that's all?"

Zhou Lin smiled and made the same gesture of spreading his hands.

"It's really interesting!"

David Lee was still smiling, but there seemed to be more fighting emotions in his words.

The counterpoint between the two began to be more serious.

If the seriousness of both sides was about 50% before, then at least 70% of Zhou Lin and David Lee are really fighting now.

And in this case, the players on both sides are willing to give the ball to the competing players. Well, watching a good show is much more comfortable than playing it yourself.

David Lee faced Zhou Lin with an inside step and hit a hook with a thicker body, but then Zhou Lin directly pulled up a three-pointer after halftime.

"Is Zhou Lin heading for the MVP of the rookie game today? In less than 3 minutes, Zhou Lin made two three-pointers and a dunk, with a total of 8 points and the highest score on the field. "

"David, if you can't handle him, let me do it."

Danny Granger was still on the sidelines.

"Go away." David Lee, how could he admit that he couldn't handle the first-year rookie in front of him.

In the next round, Zhou Lin showed the other side of his strength. After breaking through to the inside, he made a pass without looking. To save face, Bargnani dunked one under the basket.

When Zhou Lin left the field, the first-year rookie was 27 points behind, 35-8.

Zhou Lin scored 10 points and 2 assists, while David Lee had 9 points and 2 rebounds.

The two are now the highest scorers in their respective teams, and looking at the posture, David Lee is also a little eager to be the MVP of the rookie game.

Entered the first rotation stage in the first half.

Jordan Farmar, Jorge Garbajosa, Walter Herman and other players were replaced here.

And the opponent's scoring master Monta Ellis and field control master Chris Paul, as well as Zhou Lin's teammate Raymond Felton also began to appear.

If we talk about the starting stage, the freshman team still has some strength to resist, but when it comes to the substitute stage, they really have no resistance.

Monta Ellis was already a master of chaotic combat. This time he played a game of chopping and chopping vegetables, all kinds of three-pointers and two plus one.

When Zhou Lin played again, the score was widened to 18 points.

David Lee and Zhou Lin appeared almost at the same time, and the matchup between the two is still the biggest highlight of the game.

And Zhou Lin didn't give David Lee face at all. This time, he almost knocked David Lee down with the small guard's dribbling technique.

David Lee's height is similar to that of Zhou Lin, but after all, the main means are all kinds of tricks inside and catching and shooting. It is still very uncomfortable to match up with a player like Zhou Lin who can move up and play.

As far as the speed of light and bounce are concerned, David Lee can't catch up with him.

With Zhou Lin's efforts, the rookie players also regrouped and started to fight back.

Randy Foye made two three-pointers from outside the three-point line, Rudy Gay finally vented his anger with the basket, and Adam Morrison also started to hit consecutively despite his low defensive strength. three-pointer.

In the first half, the rookie team caught up to 55-69, only 14 points behind.

Zhou Lin had 16 points and 5 assists in the first half.

The opposing David Lee had 15 points and 4 rebounds.

The highest scorers of both players
(End of this chapter)