"From the landing of monsters from Corsica at the port of Joan" to "the arrival today of His Majesty the Supreme Emperor in his faithful Paris"...
Just when Wang Shuo, who had changed the American basketball community's evaluation of himself in just over a month, was preparing to continue writing his legendary story in the NBA...
On the 8th, in Dallas, Wang Shuo and the Wizards he led unfortunately encountered "Waterloo."
That night, whenever Wang Shuo saw Dirk Nowitzki's "Prussian anti-aircraft gun" accurately bombarding the Wizards' position one after another from the outside, even though 186 years had passed, he still felt like a ghost. , a ghost named Napoleon Bonaparte is always floating above his head!
As the best shooting power forward in NBA history, in this game, the Wizards tried various combinations but could not stop Nowitzki's personal attack.
On the one hand, Nowitzki's touch in this game is indeed ridiculously good.
On the other hand, it was because "Mad Scientist" Nelson equipped Nowitzki with a large number of "wing cavalry" on the flanks that night.
In the game, Finley, Nash, Tim Hardaway and others, who jointly hit 5 three-pointers in the first quarter, always tightly restrained the Wizards' wings and provided sufficient fire cover for Nowitzki.
On the court, in order to restrict Nowitzki, Wang Shuo could only find a new way to single out this "Prussian anti-aircraft gun" through Gasol's personal attack.
However, it was just as Wang Shuo remembered.
Although faced with the almost defenseless defense of the Germans, Gasol, the Spanish bullfighter, was as brave as Zhao Yun in the Mavericks' interior.
But after Gasol and Nowitzki fought ball after ball on the court, the Mavericks always had the upper hand in the score.
Because on the basketball court...
Three points is one point more than two points!
In Wang Shuo's previous life, the reason why "sister-in-law" was always at a disadvantage in the confrontation with Nowitzki...
It is precisely because of Nowitzki's scoring composition and offensive methods that his scoring efficiency will be higher than Gasol's with the same number of shots.
Just looking at personal hard-hitting and scoring efficiency, it is no exaggeration to say that even Duncan cannot compare to Nowitzki when he is also at his peak.
In this game, Wang Shuo never thought of using Jordan to challenge Nowitzki.
But after only a few rounds, Wang Shuo gave up.
Because even if Wang Shuo can invite Tathagata Buddha tonight, Nowitzki, who took the "god down to earth" switch button from Boss Qiao, is likely to directly destroy Wuzhishan.
In the NBA, since your superstars have explosive moments, you must understand that your opponents will also have explosive moments.
Of course, in this game, the Wizards ultimately lost 108-116 on the road, which was also related to Hamilton's injury.
It is true that there are many players in this Wizards team, but Hamilton's style is doomed, and it will be difficult for the Wizards to find his replacement in a short time.
Just like Klay will be to the Warriors in the future.
Without Klay's large-scale running on the court and fire cover, even if Curry swung the ball and smoked it on the court, you can only go back to the "Golden State Water Park" to rest, hug Green while drinking a lot of wine, Eating beef, and dreaming about how to enter Tokyo next year to seize the emperor's throne.
Fortunately, a broken nose bone is only a minor injury among the many injuries in the NBA. And if Wang Shuo hadn't forced Hamilton to rest until January next year before returning to the team for safety reasons, Hamilton would have been able to return wearing a mask even two weeks later. .
In short, just as Wang Shuo told reporters when he led his team to defeat the Spurs on the evening of the 6th, this Wizards can afford to win and even more afford to lose.
What's more, in the long NBA season, winning 82 games is simply impossible?
Wang Shuo knew early on that the Wizards' winning streak would eventually end.
Therefore, rather than losing, Wang Shuo is more concerned about the problems that the team exposed on the court due to Hamilton's injury in this loss to the Mavericks.
After the game, at the press conference, Wang Shuo praised Nowitzki, who scored 40 points in this game.
"I don't understand what kind of performance Dirk needs to perform before you take off the 'softie' hat he has been wearing on his head.
Dirk is definitely one of the best power forwards in the league today. He doesn't need to beat his chest or scream to the sky to easily tear through the opponent's defense.
I like his style of play and I believe that one day, he will prove with his actions that he is worthy of the love of Dallas fans. "
Wang Shuo knew that the Nowitzki in 2001 was at most a "Prussian anti-aircraft gun", but in a few years, when it evolved into the "German tank" that could easily cross the Ardennes forest, By then...
Didn't you see, in Wang Shuo's memory, in the finals of the 10/11 season, how did "His Majesty the Emperor", who brought his talent to Miami, pay tribute to France during World War II in that round of finals?
As for the Mavericks, when Nelson learned about Wang Shuo's evaluation of Nowitzki, Nelson, who had always felt that Wang Shuo's style was very similar to his own, also joked: "Some people always say that Wang Shuo doesn't understand football, but in my case. It seems that if he doesn’t understand the game, then there won’t be many people in the NBA who understand the game.” (Riley:???)
As one of the few offensive coaches in the NBA in this era, Nelson has been watching the Wizards games this season, which are also coached by offensive coach Wang Shuo.
In addition, unlike those NBA general managers and head coaches who are just greedy for the Chinese market, Nelson and his son, who have been to China many times, have a real China complex.
For example, I made an appointment with Wang Shuo for a late-night snack tonight, and Wang Zhizhi is currently playing for the Mavericks.
When Wang Zhizhi played for the Mavericks, Nelson Jr. always regarded Wang Zhizhi as his elder brother.
Even in the future, if a certain "four-word foreign player" hadn't suffered a major injury that was inevitable, Nelson Jr. had always wanted to bring his talents to Dallas.
Therefore, instead of saying that Nelson and Wang Shuo were exchanging commercial blows at the press conference this night, it would be better to say that these two were heroes cherishing heroes.
After all, the outcome of this game aside...
From a viewing point of view, the high-quality offensive battle between the Wizards and the Mavericks on this night will definitely become one of the classic battles in the NBA this season.
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After the press conference, as agreed, Wang Shuo met Wang Zhizhi in the parking lot, who had not yet been removed from the national team.
As a foreign national in the history of the NBA and the first Chinese coach in history, Wang Zhizhi has heard Wang Shuo's "madman" name early on.
But until tonight's game started, Wang Zhizhi, who had only seen Wang Shuo on TV and in newspapers, never dreamed that the first foreign coach in NBA history would be so young...and outstanding!
Unlike Wang Shuo, who suffers from social anxiety disorder, Wang Zhizhi is obviously still a shy big boy even though he has been in the United States for two years.
Fortunately, looking at Wang Zhizhi who didn't know how to continue the conversation after saying hello to him, Wang Shuo quickly broke the awkwardness, patted his back and said with a smile: "You made me miserable tonight, it's not easy. We had the opportunity to show off in front of our hometown folks, but those two three-pointers you made in the third quarter directly extinguished our hopes of turning defeat into victory."
In the game that just ended, Wang Zhizhi, who came on as Nowitzki's substitute, only played 10 minutes, made 2 of 5 shots, and scored 6 points and 2 rebounds.
Although the two consecutive three-pointers he made in the third quarter did help the Mavericks to a certain extent to block the counterattack horn that the Wizards had sounded at that time, Wang Shuo's praise just now was obviously to Wang Zhizhi's face.
Hearing this, after smiling shyly at Wang Shuo, Wang Zhizhi also shouted to Brother Shuo in a very sensible manner.
In response to this, Wang Shuo, who suddenly realized that he had grown up a lot in this life, suddenly felt uncomfortable.
Wang Zhizhi, who was in a foreign country and finally had the honor to meet Wang Shuo tonight, felt as if he had met a relative. After opening the conversation, he quickly relaxed completely.
The two of them chatted all the way and talked about a lot of interesting things that happened in the NBA.
But there is one thing that Wang Zhizhi still doesn't understand.
That is, Wang Shuo, who is not only a household name in the United States, but is at least notorious, is currently not as well-known in China as he is.
Regarding Wang Zhizhi's doubts, Wang Shuo finally understood why this guy would be expelled from the national team next year.
Wake up!
Although it is true that Wang Shuo, who was an orphan in this life, chose Chinese nationality at the suggestion of his adoptive father when he was 18 years old, what does Wang Shuo's resume in this life have to do with the Chinese Basketball Association?
According to common sense, as the first foreign coach in NBA history, Wang Shuo's deeds should indeed be worthy of special mention by the domestic media.
But here’s the problem. You Wang Shuo had nothing to do with me before you became famous, but after you became famous, you never came to the Basketball Association to pay homage to the dock or recognize your eldest brother.
Jieyan didn’t send any wine and didn’t buy anything...
Why should we spend energy and resources to publicize and report on you?
And besides, what if you are a spy sent by the Ying family?
At this time in 2001, the international situation was changing rapidly. Wang Shuo knew that he would not be regarded as one of his own by the Basketball Association. Only when Xiao Yao enters the NBA next year, and with the development of the Internet, would his popularity in the country increase. Get high.
Or he can continue his efforts and directly lead the Wizards to win the NBA championship this season.
In short, Wang Shuo doesn't care and doesn't want to go into the current muddy waters of Chinese basketball.
This has nothing to do with his outlook on life, values, and world view.
But Wang Shuo, who was very aware of the intricate relationships, factions, and forces involved, didn't have the guts or the background to go there.
In this life, Wang Shuo just wants to realize the dream he has always had.
That is......
He just has the ability to become the godfather of the NBA!
As for domestic popularity...
He, Wang Shuo, doesn't want to be a popular star in the rice circle, so why does he need such a high reputation?
And compared to being famous in the Eagle family, being famous in the Rabbit family is the scariest thing, right?
Try to think about it. When Wang Shuo returns to China, he wants to go out for a late-night snack. However, as soon as he goes out, he is blocked by a group of tough men who ask for his autograph. How will he return to China in the future?
In addition, he is so handsome. If he is raped by a group of young ladies, who do you think he should talk to to reason with him?
Looking at Wang Zhizhi, who was still too young at the moment, Wang Shuo smiled and changed the subject: "What are your plans after this season is over?"
Next summer, Wang Zhizhi's contract with the Mavericks will expire. Therefore, Wang Zhizhi has indeed thought about asking Wang Shuo for some help tonight.
"I want to try another team." Wang Zhizhi said to Wang Shuo.
"Why? Aren't you playing well in the Mavericks now?" Wang Shuo said deliberately pretending to be surprised.
Hearing this, Wang Zhizhi curled his lips and said: "What's so good? I only play for ten minutes in every game, and sometimes I even can't play."
Looking at the innocent Wang Zhizhi, Wang Shuo suddenly felt that Wang Zhizhi at this moment had indeed not experienced a beating from reality.
But come to think of it...
After all, Dazhi at this moment, in the early stage of his career, can no longer be described as "the proud son of the emperor".
If there's nothing wrong, I'll beat up little Yao to entertain the Bayi fans.
Wang Shuo knew that it was normal for Wang Zhizhi to be unable to adapt to this psychological gap from being the first player in the CBA to the water dispenser manager in the NBA.
Because at this time, most domestic fans have not yet established a correct understanding of the NBA.
Or even put it in a bad way.
Chinese football fans in the first decade of the 21st century are somewhat "unconscious of the blessings they are experiencing".
As a result, young fans in the second and third decades of the 21st century, when listening to the stories told by old fans, just feel as if they are listening to someone else telling a fantasy novel.
In the car, Wang Shuo did not rush to pour cold water on Wang Zhizhi, but patiently listened to his complaints.
"Brother Shuo, let me ask you seriously...if the Bayi team had let me play in the NBA earlier, do you think I could replace Nowitzki?"
Looking at Wang Zhizhi seriously, Wang Shuo said: "Unfortunately, we can't."
Maybe the truth is always so heartbreaking...
But Wang Shuo knows very well...
If Wang Zhizhi's heart is not broken at this moment, he will not be able to reach a higher level in the future.
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