I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 108 Against the Suns

In a Chinese restaurant not far from the Toyota Center Arena, Li Xuan saw Dayao again.

"I don't know what you like to eat, so I ordered everything." Seeing Li Xuan sitting down, Dayao said.

"It's okay, I don't have any taboos, I can eat any flavor." Li Xuan responded.

After some polite words, Li Xuan and Dayao started chatting.

"Dayao, how are you doing in Houston?" Li Xuan asked.

"I feel pretty good. My teammates take good care of me. It's not like when I first came here. I didn't know the place and made a lot of jokes. Ah Xuan, why are you asking this?" Dayao was a little curious.

"I just ask casually, if your contract expires, will you renew your contract with the Rockets?"

Dayao pondered for a while after hearing this, and then replied: "There is a high probability that I will renew my contract. After all, the Rockets have treated me very well."

After hearing this, Li Xuan was not calm. Yao Zhongcheng has a sense of belonging to the Rockets now.

"Dayao, don't you want to win the NBA championship? Look at your boss who is so picky and spends money to bring in stars. It is very difficult to win the championship."

"I definitely want to win the championship. The team management told me that the lineup will be strengthened next, and I should have the opportunity when I am young."

After hearing this, Li Xuan couldn't help complaining: "Isn't your age in your mind? And your career is not very long, and most of the time you were injured. If you don't get more honors during your playing years, your chances in the future will be slim. gone."

After regaining his senses, Li Xuan advised, "Dayao, the NBA is actually a commercial league, and there are only interests here. Don't hang yourself on a tree just because of a bad check."

"Also, it is important to gain weight slowly. Don't become a fat man all at once, and control your weight. Don't listen to the advice of the head coach. The heavier you are, the lower you will be invincible. These are bullshit. The best thing is to be healthy." important."

"Ah Xuan, thank you for your concern, I will seriously consider your words." Dayao replied with a smile on his face.

It's hard for Li Xuan to say anything, he has already said everything that needs to be said, and he can't control the rest, after all, everyone has their own life.

After the dishes were served, Li Xuan and Dayao began to enjoy the food. Eating a nutritious meal every day is really unbearable. It's not a problem to change the taste once in a while.

After supper, Li Xuan and Dayao said goodbye to each other, then took a taxi back to the hotel where the Mavericks stayed.

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Early the next morning, after Li Xuan finished washing, he went to the dining table and sat down. While waiting for breakfast, he flipped through the newspapers brought in by the waiter.

Most of the newspapers are touting their own news reports, and each headline is more exaggerated and outrageous than the other.

"The first triple-double in his career, the 13th pick rookie all-around performance! "

"The strongest rookie of the 03 season, Li Xuan overwhelmed James and continued to lead the rookie list! "

"The Great China Derby, International Players Shine in the NBA!" "

Looking at the overwhelming reports, Li Xuan was not dazzled.

After all, the regular season has only just started, and the teams don't know him well, and he was not a core player before, so he would not formulate targeted tactics at all.

After a quarter of the game is played, the head coaches of all the teams react and formulate targeted tactics, so it will not be easy for him to perform well.

After breakfast, Li Xuanlai met the team at the entrance of the hotel, and they will leave for Phoenix.

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On November 11, the Mavericks players, who had a day off in Phoenix, regained their vitality, all in good spirits, and ready for tonight's game.

Tonight, the Mavericks will face the third opponent of the road trip - the Phoenix Suns.

This season, the Suns only achieved a record of 2 wins and 4 losses, ranking second to last in the Western Conference.

This team has a lot of internal problems. The "lone wolf" Marbury is only thinking about collecting statistics. Regardless of the team's record, he knows very well that the management will trade him out.

Last season's best rookie Stoudemire and Marion were competing for the position of team boss, and they didn't care about the team's record at all.

So this Suns team doesn't have any cohesion, and it's going further and further down the road.

Before the start of the game, Stoudemire, the core player of the Suns, said wildly in an interview before the game: "I don't think Lee is so good in your mouth. Although the Suns may lose to the Mavericks, my Personal data will definitely beat the Li you said, I will prove my point in this game, wait and see!"

It didn't take long for Stoudemire's arrogant words to reach the ears of the Mavericks players, who expressed their opinions one after another.

"Li, this guy looks down on you a bit, do you need my help, let's teach this guy a lesson together." Finley encouraged Li Xuan to make trouble.

"Michael, thank you for your kindness. I can solve this matter, so I don't need to bother you." Li Xuan responded confidently.

Seeing that Li Xuan looked confident, Finley stopped talking, knowing that the rookie on his team could solve the trouble.

At this time, Nash came over, patted Li Xuan on the back and said, "Li, I discussed it with Dirk. We will give you more support in this game. Don't worry."

"Thanks, Steve."

Li Xuan was very moved and decided not to let down the support of so many teammates. He hoped that Stoudemire, a flea, would be prepared to be slapped to death.

After the turmoil before the game, the game is almost about to start.

After a simple admission ceremony, players from both sides came to their respective halfs for warm-up activities.

Not long after, the warm-up activities ended, players from both sides returned to the bench, and the starters were ready to play.

At the same time, on the big screen at the scene, the list of starting players of both sides was displayed.

Mavericks starting lineup: Nash, Finley, Li Xuan, Jamison, Nowitzki.

Suns starting lineup: Marbury, Joe Johnson, Anfernee Hardaway, Marion, Stoudemire.

After a while, the referee blew his whistle to signal the starting players of both sides to come to the middle circle to prepare for a jump ball.

When Li Xuan followed his teammates on the court, he looked at the starting five of the Suns and felt a little puzzled. It was so strange that a player with five All-Star strengths could hardly win a win.

At the same time, Stoudemire also looked towards the Mavericks, and happened to meet Li Xuan's gaze. After making a provocative move, he walked towards the center circle arrogantly.

Li Xuan became happy when he saw this: "Seeing this guy's appearance, I finally understand why high school students are so arrogant. It turns out that there is a lack of social beatings. Let me teach you well in a while."

After all the starters took their positions, the referee looked at the timer and threw the ball into the air.

Amidst the cheers of the fans in the audience, the game officially started.

(End of this chapter)