Zhiba NBA

Chapter 96 (95) Information Monger

On June 6, the Rockets maintained their daily training, as if it was a very ordinary day.But everyone knows that this day is unusual. The day before, they had just defeated the Pistons at home and tied the big score 19-3.And tomorrow the two teams will have a tiebreaker, and the winner will win the third championship trophy in team history.

Lao Tang hopes to downplay this special meaning, he believes that only a normal heart can make people find a better state.

But after all, there are young people who can't hold back.As soon as the training was over and it was time for a break, Gerald Wallace flipped through the newspaper of the day and read aloud: "Hey! The headline of the sports section of the New York Times is "The Strongest Three-Point Team in History"! The Rockets scored 16 three-pointers in a single game, breaking the record of three-pointers in a single game in the finals that had been dusty for many years. The previous record was jointly held by the Rockets and the Magic in 1995."

"After you said that, I realized that the old record is also our Rockets', and I made it myself." Olajuwon laughed loudly: "I think of that game. Kenny Smith made 11 of 7 three-pointers. He really shot crazy in that game. Later, the Magic also returned us a game with 14 three-pointers, but we still won. We beat them 4-0."

"Hakim is too optimistic about you, right? Tomorrow will be the tiebreaker." Wang Yuanfei secretly pulled Dameng aside and said, "You are the idol of this group of boys. They will only listen if you teach them with a straight face."

"But the boys played very well, I can't bear to criticize them." Dameng said with a satisfied expression, "As long as they keep playing like this, I won't blame them for losing, and the fans will continue to support them."

"Don't say that, it's different now than when you won the championship." Yuan Fei smiled wryly: "This is the 21st century when we entered the Internet era, and the media will quarrel with each other whether we win or lose. A few days ago, the media was touting the Pistons' victory. Seeing that we won two games in a row, they immediately took our side again."

"Speaking of the media, I've paid a lot of attention recently. It seems that ESPN and Yahoo Sports have divided into two camps. The ESPN faction is supporting our Rockets, while the Yahoo faction is supporting the Pistons." Olajuwon chuckled: "This is the benefit of the semi-retired elderly. It's really free not to play. I just watch TV and read newspapers every day."

"Oh, you said ESPN!" Yuan Fei yelled suddenly: "Dawson arranged a meeting with an ESPN contributor at noon for me, and I'm going to be late!" He trotted out of the training ground.

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When Yuan Fei and the "contributor" sat down face to face, the trace of apology for being late was gone.

"It turned out to be the famous Mr. Adrian Wojnarowski. I have known you for a long time, and I have read your articles." Yuan Fei thought that this "ESPN contributor" was a well-known basketball analyst such as Hollinger and Pelton. Seeing that it was Wojnarowski, he felt a little contempt.But if you are not happy, you are not happy, there are still basic etiquettes, and Yuan Fei's words are more polite.

Speaking of Yuan Fei's contempt, it's really a long story.In the future, this "contributor" switched to Yahoo and became the most famous news dealer in the basketball world, and was honored as "Woking God" by the fans.He does not have the analysis and research ability of Hollinger's level in basketball. Instead, he finds another way, engages in interpersonal relationships, and weaves a huge network of contacts. It is said that every team has Woking's internal support.Because he can always get first-hand news about NBA teams and is highly reliable, he is known as the number one "news dealer" in the NBA.As a news dealer, it is inevitable that some fake news will be released. As for whether it is a slander related to interests or malicious hype, only Wojin himself knows.Therefore, Yuanfei did not think highly of Woking.

"I didn't expect Mr. Jason to have read my work. I'm really flattered. I'd like to introduce myself. I'm a reporter from "The Record" and contribute part-time to ESPN. Please call me Wojin." Wojin said with a friendly smile on his face. "Jason Wang is the youngest data analyst in the league. The Rockets' strength has grown significantly in recent years. You have made it to the finals directly from outside the playoffs. You deserve a lot of credit."

"Where is that, I'm just a small person in the team. Of course, it's definitely not that the Rockets don't respect you enough to send a small person to interview. It's just that the situation during the finals is special, and the team has too many internal affairs." Yuan Fei was rash, and his words were not very polite.

Wojin's face darkened, and he wondered if he was mocking himself for not being big enough?However, he considered Wang Yuanfei's age, and he should speak directly as a young man, because he was overwhelmed.He said: "From the information I have obtained, Mr. Wang is one of the important decision-makers of the team's management. Even Mr. Dawson listens to you very much, but he must not be called a small person."

Yuan Fei's expression froze, and he said good-bye to you, Wojin, who even found out the details of the team's operations. It seems that this information dealer has also dug up a lot of information inside the Rockets.However, he still showed a professional smile and said, "I don't know what aspect of the team Mr. Woking wants to interview this time?"

"The interview is secondary. I mainly want to establish some business contacts with Mr. Wang." Wojin smiled even more obsequiously. "I'm trying to build a network of 29 teams, oh no, 30 teams. After all, the Charlotte Bobcats joined the league this summer. Our information network is mutually beneficial, and it will facilitate the exchange of information between teams that is not easy to be officially disclosed in the future. As for the Rockets, Mr. Jason Wang is a suitable candidate carefully selected by me. Of course, this kind of information supply is paid. As far as I know, Mr. Wang is still studying, so it is always good to have some extra income, right?"

"Haha, Mr. Wojin, you are really considerate. The income of a data analyst is not high, and I am still worried about the tuition fee of the university." Yuanfei laughed loudly, and Wojin also smiled with his face: "Yes, yes. Who would have a grudge against money?"

"Anyone who has hatred against the US dollar must be a fool!" Yuan Fei echoed, suddenly put away his smile, and said with a serious face: "But I am a fool, I refuse! Please go back!"

"Ah?" Wojin was suddenly struck by lightning, and was stunned for a moment. "But our interview"

"The interview is over, please send Mr. Wojin back to the parking lot!" Yuan Fei had already opened the door and greeted the security guard loudly.

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"You arrogant brat who doesn't know what's good and evil, I must become the most influential media person in the NBA. I must make a mess of you, so that you can't get along!" Wojin kept cursing on the way back: "I will definitely make you regret it!"

And Yuanfei is not afraid of offending Wojin at all.Woking doesn't know that this is not only the chief data analyst, but also one of the shareholders of the team.Otherwise, he wouldn't have poached the boss behind the scenes.

　Brother Poison Tongue is also courageous, and the big villain will take Woshen as his knife.Seriously, if you want to improve your basketball knowledge, read more of Pelton's articles.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)