Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 324 That's why I can win the award, isn't it
This year is called the "Warrior Year" by the media. With historical records, the best coach, and MVP, the Golden State Warriors almost took all the attention.

The name Yuan Qingshan once again caused a sensation in the league. The 190-centimeter guard, who was the last pick in the first round, beat such amazingly talented big men like Towns and Porzingis to win the best rookie, which is simply an inspirational model.

The Lakers held a press conference for Yuan Qingshan and Towns. Among the various media, as long as they did not rush to Oakland, all the reporters gathered in Los Angeles.

This day's press conference is much more grand than all the press conferences this season. After obtaining Kupchak's consent, Scott arranged it very carefully. He wanted to leave an unforgettable experience for the two young people, and also hoped to use this to burn the Lakers' brand on them even deeper.

There were twice as many cameras as usual, and Downs and Yuan Qingshan were a little uncomfortable sitting in front.

In the last row, Whiteside, Nick Young, Thackeray, Channing Frye and a group of friends slipped in to cheer them on. Seeing the meaning, they only had to pull a congratulatory sign.

An old reporter from ESPN raised his hand first, and the staff handed him the microphone.

"Both of you have gained something, please tell us your impressions first."

Downs pushed the microphone towards Yuan Qingshan.

To be honest, Yuan Qingshan really worked hard to prepare last night, cleared his throat and said, "I didn't expect that I could get the best rookie award, because I always thought that this award should belong to this person."

After speaking, he raised his finger and pointed to Downs who was sitting beside him.

The reporters and Downs all laughed, and Downs waved his hands again and again.

Yuan Qingshan: "I'm serious, and I have the right to say that, because just like now, he has been by my side this year, and I know best how much effort he has put in and how much he has suffered."

"I don't think everyone has forgotten the deal last summer. Those gossips are right. Towns did threaten the Lakers for me back then, and even gave up his status as the No. [-] pick for me."

The reporters in the back row raised the recorder a little more forward, not wanting to miss every word.

Almost a year later, the rumors of last summer were finally confirmed by the parties concerned.

"Every point, every assist, every rebound I get, there is always a sense of gratitude to him. Without him, I would not be able to sit in the conference room of the Lakers today, and I may not even be able to play in the league. His relationship with me is better than classmates, teammates, and brothers."

"Don't be so ambiguous, let me remind you, you have a girlfriend." Such a sentence suddenly appeared in the last row, everyone turned around and found that it was Nick Yang who disturbed them, and burst out laughing.

Yuan Qingshan was also amused by him, so he had no choice but to end the sensationalism: "Towns once said that he would give me the NCAA Championship FMVP and All-Star Rookie Game MVP trophies. I was very moved. Today, I can finally give something back."

"That's right, I'm going to give you the ROY trophy, Mr. Downs!"

Downs was overjoyed: "Oh, this is so cool."

The reporters applauded for the touching brotherhood. These two people are very talented, lucky to be born in a big club, have enough attention and protection, and they will definitely be famous in the future.

Yuan Qingshan added: "But it has to be agreed, the league records are still my name!"

The audience roared with laughter again, and the atmosphere of the press conference was extremely good.

Yuan Qingshan then mentioned coach Scott and thanked him for his trust and care for him all the time. Scott sat in the audience smiling and thought, if only he could stay with them for a while longer.

Then thank teammates, thank the Lakers and so on, this part is more official.

The reporter asked: "As a rookie at the end of the first round, you won the best rookie in one fell swoop. Do you feel the pressure? Do you have any goals for the next season?"

Yuan Qingshan: "There must be pressure. I recited that passage all night."

Everyone laughed, and Downs complained: "So it wasn't true, maybe it was copied from somewhere."

Yuan Qingshan waited for the laughter to subside, and continued: "However, from the moment I sit here, these awards and rankings are all in the past tense. After sending you all away, we will prepare for the match against Thunder. The pressure from yesterday has become my motivation to keep going."

Applause rang out, this passage can be published directly without processing, full of positive energy.

The reporter who came into contact with Yuan Qingshan for the first time sighed in his heart: If he plays the ball so well, looks so handsome, and has such good eloquence, maybe this is the star of tomorrow.

Another reporter asked: "Speaking of the Thunder, how do you think you performed against Westbrook in the first three games?"

This question is a bit learned, the battle is imminent, of course Yuan Qingshan can't analyze step by step, he must give confidence to his teammates.

"I think I have the ability to contain Westbrook, so I can win the award, don't I?"

The reporter laughed: "Yes, yes."

Yuan Qingshan continued: "It won't be me who will face him in the next game."

Everyone in the audience drew a question mark, and Scott was also confused: I didn't want to change.

Yuan Qingshan stretched for a moment, and continued: "He will be the best rookie in the new division against him in the end!"

Reporters: "..."

To be honest, the joke is kind of cold.

"Ahem." Yuan Qingshan coughed in embarrassment, and glanced down.

It seems to be saying: laugh, laugh for me.

"Hahahaha!" The reporters laughed at his reaction.

Reporter: "Someone has already discussed you with Paul, Westbrook, Wall, Irving and other stars. Many media believe that you already have the strength of a first-line point guard. What do you think?"

Yuan Qingshan: "I have to be humble. This is only my first season. I still have a lot to learn. If I am really a first-line point guard, I should at least squeeze Kyle Lowry away and enter the best team."

The reporter handed over the microphone, sat down, and at the same time thought to himself: You are quite good at chatting. Doesn’t this mean that Irving and Wall are not on the front line?

Yuan Qingshan answered some more questions, and then Towns began to accept interviews. The reporters were not stupid enough to ask Towns, as the No.

The press conference ended smoothly. Coach Scott held a meeting in the afternoon, mainly to let the players calm down. Now is not the fishing time in July. There are still games to be played in three days.

After the meeting, Kobe invited Yuan Qingshan, Downs and Whiteside to his home for a chat, mainly to congratulate the two newcomers and send a driver to take them back to Zijin Villa after lunch.

(End of this chapter)