King of the Point Guard Era

Chapter 230 The king of three consecutive victories, Martin's choice
After winning this key game, the Kings also got back on track, and the next game also won three consecutive victories to enter the All-Star Weekend.In this three-game winning streak, almost all the teams the Kings defeated were playoff teams with a winning percentage of more than 50%.

First, they met the Lakers again in the California Derby. The Lakers, who won two consecutive championships in 09-10, finally showed their fatigue. Last year's playoffs were directly swept out by the Mavericks. This year they still want to make a comeback.Although Odom left, the core triangle of Kobe, Gasol and Bynum still exists, and they are still a strong championship team.

However, the Lakers faced the Kings, and their positional battles were completely useless. Bynum and Gasol's movement speed was far different from that of Cousins ​​and West. What's more, Cousins' three-point shooting rate has also achieved very good results this season.The substitute Martin also has a strong impact on the basket. The Lakers were completely dragged down by the Kings, losing 20 points at the Staples Center.

Then there is the Memphis Grizzlies, which is also a two-tower team. The black and white bears of Gasol and Randolph once suppressed the inside combination of Cousins ​​and West. Sturt was completely defeated in the duel with Randolph, and Cousins ​​​​did not take advantage of Gasol, and their scoring leader Rudy Gay was even more helpful, facing Iguodala's defense Playing like an All-Star small forward, the Kings trailed by as much as 18 points in the first half.

However, in the second half, He Yixiang began to frantically strengthen his offense. At this time, he was no longer a point guard. He seemed to have become a Kobe-style scorer. No matter how tight the opponent's defense was, he could put the ball down into the basket.In the second half, he made 9 of 7 three-pointers and scored 32 points in the half to lead the Kings to comeback.Michael Conley of the Grizzlies is a top defensive fighter among point guards, but this time he was completely blown up on the defensive end.

He Yixiang also scored a season-high 41 points, of which 8 three-pointers were a career high.Regarding the failure of this game, Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins was also a little helpless in an interview after the game. He said to the reporter a little depressed: "I know, this is a superstar, there will always be someone One night he was an unrestricted player and unfortunately today was one of those unpleasant nights."

As for the last game before the All-Star Game, it was against last year's old opponent Mavericks again, and it was also given to the team that lost the season for the first time this season. A 14:4 was given to the opponent in one quarter, which opened up a double-digit point difference, but this time the king opened the situation with the inside line.

The inside line of the Mavericks, which lacks the gate of the frame, has become a place where Cousins ​​can do whatever he wants, with back shots, hooks after catching the ball, and shaking footsteps under the basket.Cousins ​​is unstoppable tonight. After He Yixiang scored 40+ in the last game, this time it is Cousins' turn. Cousins ​​scored a career-high 44 points against the Mavericks. At the same time grabbed 22 rebounds and 4 blocked shots.

而拿到44分22个篮板4次盖帽的数据在整个历史之前都只有一次，那就是89-90赛季的帕特里克·尤因，那个赛季对阵掘金的一场常规赛拿到了44分22个篮板7次盖帽。但是，现在才是考辛斯的第二个赛季，而他也不过是国王的二号球星。

Before the All-Star Game, the king's terrifying three-game winning streak and the top performance of two superstars made the media seem to forget that just a few days ago, they were still in the relationship between Martin and the team because of an unknown executive of the king. This signing of the Kings is bad-mouthing the disagreement between them.

But in this three-game winning streak, although the main reason is the ability of the two top stars, Kenyon Martin played a very key role in it, including the game against the Bulls. He only averaged Played less than 20 minutes, but averaged up to 12 points and 5 rebounds per game, and has become the King's fifth scorer.

More importantly, this plug-and-play substitute player only needs a salary of $350 a year. No matter for any team, this is considered a super-value contract, let alone the Kings. A top team aiming to compete for the championship.

"You did a good job, Kenyon. If you continue to keep it, the contract for next season will not be too small!" His agent excitedly called him after seeing the newspaper.

Kenyon Martin, who was training, took the call and looked at the group of teammates who were training in the arena. A smile appeared on his fierce-looking face, and he said to the agent opposite: "This team The team is good, and they have a chance to win a championship, you know, two trips to the Finals did not bring me a championship, and now I crave that thing."

The agent on the opposite side was shocked when he heard the answer, and even a little anxious, he immediately persuaded him: "Kenyon, you said you want to stay with the Kings? Although their salary space is not bad, their boss is definitely not one Generous people."

This is indeed true. If it weren't for the outrage this year, and it was the best moment for the Kings, it would be hard to imagine that the Maruf Brothers would spend a lot of money to lure West and decisively sign new players when the team's lineup is not deep enough.

"Chris, I don't care about the difference between 100 million and 200 million. The purpose of my playing now is to enjoy the joy of playing. I know that in the eyes of many people, I am a bad boy and a glass person. Now I am very It's hard to be a starter on a championship team, so if that's the case, why not stay here, it's a pleasant feeling, and they lack a villain for them."

This sentence is very reasonable. Almost every championship team will have one or two villains who can restrain the opponent, and can survive the scene at critical times.

Just like Bowen of the Spurs in 07, Perkins of the Celtics in 08, Odom of the Lakers in 09, Artest of the Lakers in 10 years, Stevenson and Chandler of the Mavericks in 11 years .They are all representatives.

The agent heard what Kenyon Martin said, and knew that this player who has always had his own opinions would not listen to his persuasion, but it is also good to stay in the Kings, after all, the Kings are now number one in the league.

(End of this chapter)