Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 397 All-Star!

The Cavaliers spread the news to the entire league: We are the defending champions, but we must continue to strengthen, and the number one target is Carmelo Anthony.

The meaning behind it is: Anthony, anyway, I fell in love with you, you can figure it out yourself, you are a big boss with the right to veto transactions!
Anthony tweeted a photo of him and LeBron James vacationing in France last summer with the caption: Brother.

At such a time, how can the media let this kind of photo be released and accompanied by this kind of text? It must write a special book and read the meaning between the lines, just like Anthony will report in Cleveland tomorrow.

This transaction seems to be a concubine, but there is a core question: Do the Cavaliers have the chips to impress the Knicks?
The Knicks' record in recent years is indeed not good, but they can't be completely fooled. They were full of hope when they traded for Anthony, and Anthony is still the star of the New York Knicks.

Any deal involving a star player is still the same routine, at least there must be a star player, a potential rookie and a high draft pick.

These are scarce resources for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have already given all the good chips to the Timberwolves in the process of trading Love. If it weren't for the Wizards, they would definitely not be able to get Bill.

What to exchange?

Fresh air in Cleveland?

ESPN special commentator Farmar's evaluation hit the nail on the head: Knicks sell melons, self-injury is scum; Cavaliers buy melons, just want to get it for nothing!
The general managers of each team are waiting to see how the Cavaliers can exchange Anthony. It is said that the rookie Osman is the core and is matched with a draft pick, but the Cavaliers' draft pick will not be high.

On the eve of the All-Star Game, everyone knew that eight out of ten rumors at this stage were false, so they didn't take them too seriously.

There were many major events in February, and the all-star lineup was fully announced.

Eastern star coach: Stevens from the Celtics.

Eastern Conference starters: LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, Jimmy Butler.

Eastern Substitutes: Dwyane Wade, Kyle Lowry, McConley, John Wall, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh.

Western Conference star coach: Cole from the Warriors.

Western Conference starters: Stephen Curry, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis.

Western Substitutes: Yuan Qingshan, Russell Westbrook, Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, Marc Gasol, DeMarcus Cousins, Karl-Anthony Towns.

The list is not much different from what was predicted in advance. The Warriors have four players selected, the Cavaliers have two, the Heat have two, and the Lakers have two.

Among the 24 players, only Yuan Qingshan and Downs are pure rookies. The fans didn't react much to the fact that they were selected at the same time, and they all thought it was logical.

Since Yuan Qingshan and Towns joined, the Lakers reached the second round last year and are currently ranked second in the Western Conference this year. It can be said that in addition to their impressive statistics, their ability to lead the team has also been proven, so it is only natural that they will be in the All-Star team.

There are still many highlights of this All-Star, such as Antetokounmpo, who was selected as the starter for the first time.

As soon as the lineup was announced, those teams who wanted to make a deal with the Bucks immediately knew that they were out of play. The 23-year-old All-Star started. What do you want to exchange?The Celtics' No. [-] pick is not easy to use.

Kidd finally took a reassurance, so that even if he was fired, he could leave with peace of mind.

Durant and Westbrook are also a highlight in the West. According to Thunder staff, Westbrook has not forgiven Durant's behavior of "I can't beat you, so I join you". I don't know if they will interact on the court.

Yuan Qingshan, Downs, Davis and Cousins ​​​​are also interesting, because they all came out of the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

Detonator can proudly say that the three young players they selected have all made it to the All-Stars, while Coach John of the University of Kentucky can confidently say: Look at the All-Star list, I taught four of them!
It also makes sense for Coach John to get the highest salary in the NCAA.

The biggest attraction here in the East is the Heat's Big Three. Last year, Bosh did not participate in the All-Star Game due to physical reasons. This year, he will make up for it.

The Big Three, who won two consecutive championships that year, finally gathered again, and the fans are looking forward to it.

Coach Stevens should give them the chance to play at the same time.

If he really doesn't understand the style, it is estimated that James will rub him on the ground in the playoffs.

The three-point contest list announced: Yuan Qingshan, Kyle Lowry, Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving, Wesley Matthews, Kemba Walker, CJ McCollum and Eric Gordon.

Stephen Curry, who set a record of 13 three-pointers in a single game, is absent this year, while Klay Thompson is rushing to defend his title.

Many people were surprised by Yuan Qingshan's participation. Yuan Qingshan did not rely too much on three-pointers in the game. Basically, long-range shots and breakthroughs were equally divided. He did not expect him to be so confident in his three-pointers.

The Skills Challenge did not have last year's lineup full of big men. Neither Cousins ​​nor Towns participated, but Devin Booker signed up.

The 2017 New Orleans All-Star Game kicked off on February 2, and the Lakers arrived two days earlier. This time, Whiteside did not follow. He felt that his performance was not good recently, and he insisted on staying in Los Angeles for additional training.

Together with Yuan Qingshan, Towns, Murray, Brogdon, Nick Young and Beverly, Jenny and Magic will also come to watch the All-Stars, but they will not be with the players.

Especially Jenny, she is in a strong relationship with the Zen master Phil Jackson, and she may go with her.

Yuan Qingshan especially wanted to see Rachel. In early February, he was often with Scarlett and Gakki, but Rachel was missing.

The two are like college students who are in a long-distance relationship. Rachel went to the airport early to pick up Yuan Qingshan, and after the meeting, they gave a big hug in the airport lobby, which made Downs, Murray and others envious.

Yuan Qingshan proposed to act alone with Rachel, and Tang Si and the others could only leave wisely and report to the hotel.

The hotel where Rachel lives is opposite the New Orleans Hotel. 2KTV has a private room here all the year round, and whoever comes here for interviews can use it.

2K's room is on the 18th floor, and Yuan Qingshan opened a new presidential suite on the 22nd floor. He thinks it's weird to live in the 2K company's room, especially since they will definitely fight in the dark.

This presidential suite is of a good grade, and there are some special gadgets in a hidden small private room, which really meets the actual needs of customers to the greatest extent. Yuan Qingshan silently gave the hotel a thumbs up.

Seeing that Yuan Qingshan's eyes were straight, Rachel walked over to see her, her cheeks turned red all of a sudden, she threw herself into Yuan Qingshan's arms and said coquettishly, "You are so annoying!"

However, even though he said so, his right hand quietly touched the little pink leather whip.

Yuan Qingshan suddenly felt a chill down his spine...

(End of this chapter)