Zhiba NBA

Chapter 116 (110 Five) Yao Ming's Remorse
Losing the game against the Lakers is a big blow to the Rockets.The loss to the Timberwolves has every reason to explain, after all, the Wolves retained all the core players of the Western Conference runner-up lineup last season.And what about the Lakers?Kobe was the only one left in last season's F4, and the Rockets just lost this game without McGrady and had no excuse to lose.This is not only a loss of the ball, but also a loss of dignity and morale.

The pressure of losing is obviously reflected in Yao Ming. Last season, he liked to talk and laugh, and would chat with Chinese reporters after the game.But in the last few games, he has always been silent, avoiding the media with a serious face.

Yuan Fei also noticed that before the Rockets and the Great Wall trio got together, they were just friends, not close friends.But it’s hard to meet old acquaintances in a foreign country, and it’s even more rare to be able to work with a few compatriots on the other side of the ocean far away from the motherland.Especially after the struggle last season, the friendship between the Chinese quartet has developed well, and Yao Ming has become the link among the quartet.Dayao has become bored these days, and Dazhi and Daba are not very active characters, and the four of them seldom talk together.

"You all didn't take the initiative, so I had to take the initiative." Yuan Fei thought this way, found a reason, and invited the three giants to book a Chinese restaurant for a meal of hometown dishes.The three of them didn't refuse, maybe the pressure of losing was too much and they wanted to relax, so they all went to the banquet happily.

"To be honest, we have been getting together less recently. I just took over some affairs of the team, and I need to deal with more. In addition, I just entered college and need to get familiar with the environment. I hope the three brothers can understand." Yuan Fei took the lead in raising the teacup in his hand: "I'm not old enough to drink in the United States, and the three have a game tomorrow.

"Haha, Yuanfei is really a cheerful person." Monk's character has typical Mongolian characteristics, and he is bold and loyal.He said: "Your family background was exposed during the offseason, which really shocked us. We were afraid that the relationship would become estranged."

"Why? The owner of the team is my father. I just know a little bit about basketball and act as an agent for some operations. In terms of job title, I am still a data analyst just like before. Our working relationship has not changed, and our relationship will not change." Yuan Fei continued to raise his glass.

"Recalling the loneliness in Dallas and Los Angeles, it is really unbearable." Da Zhi couldn't help thinking of the embarrassing past, "There are too many problems just because of the language barrier. Now I am here, and I am very happy to be able to work with three Chinese people. So I cherish this friendship very much, and hope our friendship will last forever."

"Yes! May the friendship last forever!" Yao Ming echoed.

"Brother Ming has become so talkative these days. Is it too much pressure to lose?" Yuan Fei asked.

"Haha, I don't think he's used to eating hamburgers anymore. Just eat more local dishes." The bus said cheerfully to Dayao, "I heard that your family is going to open a Chinese restaurant. How is the preparation going?"

"Actually, it wasn't my family that opened the store. It was my parents and their friends who jointly opened the store. My family didn't invest in it, but I was the image spokesperson. It's still being renovated, and it's probably going to open early next year." Yao Ming replied honestly: "But speaking of troubles, it's really because of losing, hey!"

(This store is the famous Yao Restaurant, which is located in the bustling neighborhood of Houston, adjacent to China Town. Yao Restaurant opened in February 2005 and soon became a legendary brand in the American catering industry)
"Everyone wants to win. But don't worry too much about losing." Da Zhi comforted.

"He's just too serious and has a strong sense of responsibility." The bus said, "No one said anything wrong with us when we lost. Anyway, we are role players. He is the head of the team. The pressure is just like how you felt when you lost in Bayi."

"I didn't feel so angry when I lost in the Shanghai team." Yao Ming looked depressed: "There are no outsiders here, and I will tell you what is in my heart. In fact, I was competing with McGrady, and I was also competing with myself. I wondered why we couldn't win when McGrady was absent? In terms of personal performance, I scored 27 points against the Wolves and 34 points against the Lakers. I still haven't won. I really can't figure it out."

"If you were in China, the coach would definitely say that you can't just focus on scoring yourself, you have to drive your teammates to score." Dazhi said.

"Brother Big Zhi, you are making a foolish move. How can the inside line compare with the outside line? It is too difficult for Ming to send out four or five assists per game." Yuan Fei said dissatisfied.

"Yeah, look at McGrady's sudden pass, and the outside shooter will come out. Why don't I have this ability?" Yao Ming shook his head in distress.

"Brother Ming, you are too self-deprecating. McGrady can indeed do many things that you cannot do, but you can also do things that he cannot. Since the introduction of zone defense and the defensive three-second rule, center players have indeed been weakened on the offensive end, but they are still irreplaceable on the defensive end. Your huge body and your deterrence around the basket are still the Rockets' most valuable asset." Yuan Fei quickly explained.

(Rule Explanation: Three seconds of defense is a unique rule of the NBA. It began in the 01-02 season. Except for rebounds and other situations, when a defensive player is in the three-second zone and does not mark an offensive player, he must not exceed three seconds. Otherwise, he will be sentenced to a violation and the offensive team will make a free throw. Due to the existence of three seconds of defense, NBA zone defense is affected by this, usually only 3-2 zone defense)

"Yuanfei is right. Our center forwards are not as good as they were back then, but we are definitely not in decline." Bus also agrees with this view.

"I have to make a suggestion to the three of you, especially Brother Ming." Yuan Fei continued: "The language needs to be strengthened, especially the courage to speak up on the court. The center is the core of the team's defense. Even if it can't drive the team's offense, it must also drive the defense. When defending, you must command and remind your teammates loudly. Even if it is an All-Star like McGrady or Billups, you must also command them to defend and fill up."

"What you said is correct, but sometimes you think about it, but the English words get stuck in your mouth." Da Zhi scratched his head, he was very worried about the language barrier.

Yao Ming also nodded and said, "It's like grabbing something with a mechanical hand. Although it can be picked up, it's always half a beat slower than my own hand. But half a beat slower on the court will kill you."

"So you have to talk and shout a lot in normal training. You have played with Hakim, and his English is not good, but you can see how he directs everyone to defend." Yuan Fei did not relax his request at all. "Usually, you can say it on the field when you are proficient. Don't forget that the regular season is to give us time to find problems. When the problems are solved, the real battle will be in the playoffs."

Yao Ming's eyes lit up, and he said, "It seems that today's conversation is very helpful. I seem to have found my direction." His face that had been stern for a long time finally showed a smile like a classic emoji.

(Today's fourth update)

　Let's break out on the shelves, I am very busy with my daily work, and this is already doing my best.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)