"Is something wrong?" Li Yan asked, "I didn't hear you very well just now."
"I...I..." Paul seemed to have not gotten over the shock just now, and for a moment he actually forgot what he was here for.
"Uh." Li Yan looked at Paul's hesitant look, and he knew that Paul was here to provoke.
But he didn't expect that he would be able to frighten Paul with the help of his little brother before he took action.
"Okay, little brother!" Li Yan patted Paul on the shoulder and said in English:
"What I just said meant come on."
After Li Yan said this, he left Paul alone and left alone.
He didn't think he had to wait for someone to go to the toilet. In his impression, only female classmates in school had this hobby.
After Li Yan left.
Only then did Chris Paul feel relieved. He kept thinking silently in his heart: A big tool is useless, a big tool is useless, a big tool is useless!
It has to be said that Paul is good at psychological suggestion, and he soon became full of confidence in himself.
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Press conference before the game.
As the current "Queen Bee", Chris Paul is naturally the focus of the media.
Paul is very talkative, and he has a good talent for it.
Facing the "long guns and short guns", Paul talked freely.
"The best point guard in the league right now? Steve Nash is a two-time MVP, and his name must be on my list.
And Jason Kidd, this guy is a legend. He is so comprehensive. Not only does he pass the ball, but his defense is also top-notch. I have always looked up to him in this regard. "
Paul's answer is very artistic. Currently, Nash has two MVPs, which is the highest honor that a point guard can receive after Magic Johnson.
At the same time, he moved out Kidd. Kidd's advantages over Nash are very obvious. Kidd's defense is much better. While Paul complimented Kidd, he also raised his hand.
Although Paul suffers from a disadvantage in size, he has a good defensive awareness and attitude, plus some small moves on the defensive end.
Not only is Paul not a loophole on the defensive end, but he is a defensive champion among defenders.
"Chauncy Billups, he has a big heart and he won a championship in Detroit, which is every point guard's dream.
Baron Davis and Deron Williams, these two guys are a bit similar. They are too strong. Every time I play against them, I feel difficult. Their physical advantage is too great..."
Paul is very familiar with the league's point guards. He even talked about TJ Ford, Andre Miller and others.
But Chris Paul didn't mention a word about the "Chinese Magician" Li Yan who is currently in the limelight. You must know that Li Yan is his opponent in this game.
"Chris." The Nuggets team reporter couldn't hold back and asked a question: "You just mentioned so many outstanding point guards, why didn't you mention Li Yan? His strength is obvious to all."
Paul frowned, and then said: "I know you all think he is very strong, and I do not deny his talent, but I think as a rookie, he still needs to grow."
A Nuggets reporter questioned: "Lee's assists per game have already exceeded yours."
Yes, after averaging 1.8 points and 0.4 assists per game in the opening game, Li Yan relied on his own efforts (system) to increase his average per game to 8.8 points and 9.8 assists at the end of the regular season.
In the next 50 or so games, Li Yan averaged more than 13 assists per game, which is a very scary statistic.
Among point guards in the same period, Nash, who averaged the most assists per game, was less than 12 times.
Li Yan is now ranked second in the assists list, second only to Steve Nash who averaged 11.6 assists per game.
Chris Paul averaged 17.3 points and 8.9 assists per game, ranking fifth in the assists list.
Paul immediately changed the subject: "The number of assists is only one aspect, not everything about a point guard. Of course, it is more important than assists. I will fight for this game at any time..."
Paul was envious of everything Li Yan had: an All-Star starter, a sky-high endorsement contract, and a singer girlfriend.
"Taylor Swift" makes no secret of her passionate feelings for Li Yan. She often posts some daily information on her social media.
Many of them are related to Li Yan, including some photos and gifts.
Then in "Taylor Swift's" latest MV, when the scene changed to a basketball court, "Taylor Swift" was wearing Li Yan's No. 1 Nuggets jersey.
Like "Baby Shark" Bynum, Chris Paul also likes "Taylor Swift" songs very much.
But unlike Bynum, Paul is not so generous as to wish Li Yan and "Taylor Swift" a happy relationship.
Paul really couldn't think of anything that made Li Yan better than him. Well, in terms of size, it was true that Li Yan was better, but what did that mean?
Chris Paul is determined to prove that he is the tougher one.
Li Yan didn't know that Paul had such a big resentment against him, but even if he knew, that would be it.
"Second in assists? Thanks to my teammates who put my passes in the basket, I have so many assists.
Chris wants to compete with me in assists, hahaha, I have no problem! "
Wow even! Compared with Paul, Li Yan's situation opened up instantly.
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At 8 p.m., the game is about to start at the King Center in New Orleans.
The New Orleans Hornets actually have a good lineup, and the core combination of Chris Paul, David West, and Tyson Chandler is quite competitive.
They also have sharpshooters like Peja Stojakovic on the outside.
It can be said that the Hornets are very competitive on both the inside and outside lines.
At the beginning of the season, the Hornets did perform very well. They achieved a 70% winning rate in the first ten regular season games.
But the good times didn't last long. David West's injury brought the Hornets' good state to an abrupt end.
They have experienced a miserable losing streak. If they were in the East, a period of trough would not be a big problem.
But that's not the case in the West. The Hornets were quickly thrown out of the playoffs.
Fortunately, during this trough period, the Hornets did not gain nothing.
Their new star Chris Paul performed well, playing 20+10 consecutively.
Before David West was injured, Paul and West's pick-and-roll system was an important offensive method for the Hornets.
The combination of Chris Paul and David West is somewhat similar to the combination of Jazz's "Little Fatty" Deron Williams and Boozer.
It's just that the pick-and-roll system is both a good thing and a bad thing for a point guard. It can help you improve your efficiency and also cover up your edge.
Now, Chris Paul has proven that he can play well and lead his team to victory even without David West.
With the return of David West, the Hornets' record began to improve, but the number of games left for them was not enough.
The Hornets are currently ranked ninth in the Western Conference, and they are still two games behind the eighth-placed Warriors.
Taking into account the subsequent away games.
The Hornets will strive to win this game at home.
