The world's best combo guard

Chapter 53 [52]

A day later, the Orlando Magic played at the Amway Center, and the preseason game between the Lakers and the Magic had begun.

In this game, Li Hao got the chance to start. For him, this is very good news.

Point guard Li Hao, shooting guard Karim Rush, small forward Rick Fox, power forward Karl Malone, and center Brian Cook.

This is the Lakers starting lineup for this game.

On the other side, Magic head coach Doc Rivers' starting lineup is point guard Tyronn Lue, shooting guard Girisek, small forward McGrady, power forward Gooden, and center Juwan Howard.

For the NBA, the Orlando Magic is a young team, and they have only been in the NBA for more than ten years.

After more than a dozen seasons in the NBA, the Orlando people have not been involved in the O'Brien Cup. For them, this is a very embarrassing thing. They have had bright years, Shaquille O'Neal and Anferney in the mid-90s Hardaway's super combination once made them very close to the championship.

In fact, today's Magic team is not weak in terms of strength on paper, especially after they introduced Juwan Howard and Tyronn Lue in the past offseason. McGrady, and Grant Hill, who was injured last season and doesn't seem to be fully recovered.

Therefore, many people have high hopes for the Orlando Magic in the new season.

This preseason game with the Lakers is also the Magic's last preseason game, so Rivers has the strongest starting lineup at this stage.

For Li Hao who started the game, this is not a small challenge.

Li Hao, who was playing on the court at the moment, felt a little upset. He couldn't figure it out, are all the home fans of NBA teams so fanatical?Crazy looks a little bullshit.

Because when the player came out not long ago, when he walked out of the player tunnel, what he heard was a lot of abuse from the Magic's home fans.

"Asian Monkey, you can't play in the NBA"

"Thank goodness the Orlando Magic missed you in the end"

.........

Isn't it just that the Orlando Magic didn't get themselves in the draft?As for these fans?

Li Hao was a little annoyed. Is it necessary to treat him like this, a rookie player who hasn't played an NBA regular season yet?
"Lee, this is part of the NBA game. It's nothing. You will understand later that there are many more horrible things than this."

At that time, Fisher patted Li Hao on the shoulder. He was actually a little surprised. Why did the Magic home fans react so strongly? It was caused by the tearing battle. You must know that for some diehard fans in the United States, they reject international players.

Li Hao is so high-profile and rebellious, so he is naturally their target.

The first quarter has been played for 3 minutes, Li Hao's performance is not very good, maybe his mentality has been affected, he has not scored a point yet.

During these 3 minutes, the Magic player facing Li Hao was Tyronn Lue, a point guard who once played for the Lakers.

This guy's data in the Lakers was very average at the time, and he belonged to the third-level substitute. However, because he was domineeringly crossed by Allen Iverson in the finals, he became one of the very famous "background kings" in NBA history.

Even now, Tyronn Lue's abilities are mediocre. In the eyes of many people, Tyronn Lue can only stay on the bench when Grant Hill comes back. Therefore, for Li Hao, against Tyronn Lue, he Did not feel too much pressure.

Occasionally, when faced with McGrady's defense, Li Hao would unconsciously get nervous.

"Li, here and here are good shooting positions, why hesitate? Also, don't stick the ball, Brian and the others can stand in this position to catch the ball"

During the first timeout of the first quarter, Phil Jackson was a little dissatisfied with Li Hao's performance. He pointed to several marks on the tactical board and said.

Li Hao wiped the sweat off his face vigorously, he felt that he had to wake up, and could not continue to be influenced by his mentality.

After a timeout, Li Hao made a change first on the offensive end. Facing McGrady's defense on the left side of the paint, he quickly made a dry shot, and the basketball went into the basket steadily.

"Nice ball, man"

To Li Hao's surprise, McGrady actually praised him for his effort just now.

"Thank you buddy"

Li Hao smiled back.

"You speak English?"

Maddie asked in surprise.

"Of course, I practiced for a long time"

"It's great man, it's going to help you fit into the NBA, come on"

Li Hao had a chat with McGrady when he retreated. To be honest, he didn't expect this. He didn't expect that McGrady, a gentle superstar, would have such a good personality.

On the other side, in fact, McGrady was also a little surprised by Li Hao. He didn't have to compliment a rookie who had never met and had no achievements in the NBA, but he really thought that Li Hao's performance just now was good.

Because he felt a familiar taste from Li Hao's dry drawing, it seems that the "controversial" Chinese defender during this period of time has learned from his dry drawing posture.

Therefore, he couldn't help but praise.

After hitting the first goal, coupled with the fact that the Magic began to replace the substitutes, Li Hao became more and more successful on the offensive end.

During the official timeout of the first quarter, Li Hao was replaced. He had already scored 6 points, 2 assists and 1 steal.

"Ah Hao, can you give me an autograph?"

When Li Hao was replaced for a rest, a young guy in the VIP seat behind his seat shouted at Li Hao that he should be Chinese or Chinese because he speaks Chinese and has Chinese language. people's faces.

Combined with the fact that he was sitting in the VIP seat, Li Hao concluded that this kid should be a rich second generation.

Li Hao turned around and tried his best to stretch his body backward, catching the jersey and pen handed over by the young man.

After receiving the jersey, Li Hao's face was full of black lines. This guy actually took McGrady's jersey and asked him to sign it, which really made him lose his face.

"Oh, that Ah Hao, I like McGrady very much, but I also like your game very much." The young man seemed to feel that this was a bit bad, so he scratched his head in embarrassment.

Li Hao shook his head, then waved his hand and wrote his name on it.

"You have to buy one of my jerseys"

When Li Hao handed the jersey to the young man, he pretended to be very angry and said.

"Don't worry, Brother Hao, I'll buy it right away. That Ah Hao, my name is Wu Di, I'm Chinese, I live in Orlando, and I often watch NBA games. When the regular season starts and you come here to play games, I will definitely Bring your jersey and ask for an autograph"

The young man, that is, Wu Di, is like a machine gun, bursting out!
(End of this chapter)