After a conversation, Wang Zelin learned the reason why Director Zhang called him.
As another Chinese player after Yao Ming who was selected as a starter in the All-Star Game, Tianchao TV attaches great importance to this matter and specially asked Director Zhang and Wang Zelin to discuss the cover shoot. If time is available, they can also consider recording the program.
This shooting plan was led by Tianchaotai, and Wang Zelin readily accepted it.
"Okay, then it's settled."
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
…
In the next two days, Wang Zelin and the filming team sent by Tianchao Station met smoothly.
The theme of the shooting has already been decided: inspirational, positive energy...
"Your Majesty, thank you for your active participation in our program recording. I hope we have the opportunity to cooperate next time!"
"Director Zhang, you are so kind. It is my honor to cooperate with Tianchaotai this time..."
After some business exchanges, Wang Zelin ended the recording of the program, and it was almost time to warm up for tonight's game.
In the first game in February, the Trail Blazers played at home against the Utah Jazz, currently ninth in the Western Conference.
On February 11, 2011, Jerry Sloan, the distinguished coach who had coached the Utah Jazz for 23 years, announced his resignation as the team's head coach. Only 12 days later, Jazz star Deron Williams was traded to New Jersey Nets.
Since the Jazz began a grand road of reconstruction, the strongest point of their team now is the inside...the combination of Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap.
…
"Hello, viewers... Here is a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz brought to you by China Sports Channel..."
This game against the Utah Jazz was not broadcast live across the United States, but it was such an ordinary regular season game that the Rose Garden Arena was packed.
All of this is naturally inseparable from the vigorous publicity of the team management and the Portland city government.
It’s about money, so you can’t do it without working hard!
Back on the field, now in the warm-up phase.
Judging from the paper strength, the Trail Blazers have an overall advantage. Experts from authoritative media such as ESPN and Sports Illustrated made predictions before the game.
The result is without exception, the probability of the Jazz winning this game is extremely slim.
Even though they were not favored, the Jazz, led by big brother Al Jefferson, scored 31 points in a single quarter, far exceeding the Jazz's 24.3 points in a single quarter this season.
Obviously, the Jazz, who are ranked ninth in the Western Conference, are still ready to fight hard to enter the playoffs.
The Trail Blazers had a poor start. In the middle of the first quarter, they were able to jointly launch an 8-0 offensive climax against the two major insiders. The team fell into a scoring drought for nearly 5 minutes and ended up trailing their opponents by 12 points at 19:31.
Perhaps because of Ji Tailai, Lillard felt extremely bad in the first quarter. He made 1 of 5 shots from the field, which was his report card. The only extra free throw he tried ended up being a strike.
Lillard, who had just made a splash not long ago, was so arrogant today, it was really surprising.
The team's poor condition continued until the end of the first three quarters. At 62:82, the Trail Blazers trailed the Jazz by a full 20 points.
Sometimes you have to admit that touch is really contagious.
From Lillard at No. 1 to Wang Zelin at No. 5, coach Terry Stotts almost suspected that his players were match-fixing.
On the Trail Blazers bench, everyone was silent.
"Kids, look up and look at the fans around you." Terry Stotts spoke up.
"Now is not the time to regret. We are already 20 points behind our opponents, and there is only the last quarter of the game left. Look up and tell me, have you admitted defeat?"
"If you decide to admit defeat, then I will put on the substitute lineup; and if you still want to fight again, then walk onto the court with your head held high, don't let down the fans who came for you, don't forget what you feel in your heart The desire to win.”
Terry Stotts breathed a sigh of relief. He had said what needed to be said and done what needed to be done...
"Go ahead and get 20 points! Labor and management don't want to just admit defeat!"
Wang Zelin smashed the thermos cup and immediately attracted everyone's attention. Even the fans in the auditorium behind were frightened.
"20 points is nothing! The real battle has just begun!"
At this moment, a voice came from Wang Zelin's ear, which was his heartfelt voice.
Turning around to look, it turned out to be Lillard.
3 of 11 shots, 8 points and 5 assists... Lillard performed like shit tonight.
But the more this happened, the angrier he felt.
The commotion on the Trail Blazers side instantly attracted reporters outside the court. The reporters' expressions were as if they had discovered a gold mine, wishing that the commotion would be louder.
"Chasing 20 points in 12 minutes, are you confident?"
Wang Zelin stood up and glanced around his teammates.
"certainly!"
When Batum heard this, he subconsciously yelled.
"Then let's go up and kill them!"
Hearing the response, the corners of Wang Zelin's mouth raised, and then his voice became louder.
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"They say how strong the Trail Blazers are, but it seems they are not that good now, especially that boy from China, who is not as scary as the rumors say." Derrick Favors said disdainfully.
Derrick Favors was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2010 draft and was traded to the Jazz on February 23, 2011.
The 10th draft pick who was named the best high school student of the year by Prada magazine in 2009 and won double MVPs at Jordan Training Camp and the McDonald's All-American Challenge, nba draft template: Amare Stoudemire/Chris Bosh .
Unfortunately, after entering the NBA, Derrick Favors suffered from the habitual habit of NBA players. Until now, he is averaging 9 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, which looks good, but he is sorry for his status as the third overall pick.
On the other hand, Wang Zelin of the Trail Blazers has a stable average of 20+10 per game so far. It is not an exaggeration to say that "the debut is the peak."
It makes Derrick Favors extremely jealous, and this is also a common mentality among young inside players.
Everyone feels that Wang Zelin's true strength is definitely not as tough as his data shows.
In this game, Derrick Favors played well. After three quarters, he made 5 of 7 shots and scored 13 points and 10 rebounds. Compared with Wang Zelin's 15 points and 9 rebounds, he was not inferior.
"Derek, don't underestimate your opponent. I have a hunch that the next game will be more difficult."
Derek Favors was interrupted by Al Jefferson mid-sentence.
"It's difficult!" Derek Favors was stunned when he heard this, and said with disdain: "We are already 20 points ahead of the opponent. I don't believe they can come back!"
"Yes, Al, we are in the lead right now. It's too demoralizing for you to say this!"
said fellow teammate Marvin Williams.
"I hope it's an illusion!"
Al Jefferson just shook it off lightly and focused on the Blazers players opposite.
"Beep!!!"
At the beginning of the final quarter of the game, the Trail Blazers took on the starting lineup of Lillard, Matthews, Batum Aldridge, and Wang Zelin, preparing for a final push.
The Jazz sent Jamal Tinsley, Randy Foye, Marvin Williams, Al Jefferson, and Derrick Favors who played well in this game.
Although Derrick Favors, who is only 22 years old, did not perform as expected, as an insider, his potential has yet to be explored and he has been trained by the Jazz management.
"Hey Asian, that's the end of your amazing performance."
Wang Zelin turned his head, looked at the speaker and asked curiously: "Who are you?"
It's not that Wang Zelin did this on purpose, but that he really had no impression of the guy in front of him.
After all, all the NBA players in his mind are those who will thrive in the future.
As for number 15... who cares?
"What did you say? You just left and thought about shitty luck. What's there to be arrogant about?"
Sometimes, the biggest insult to a person is to ignore him.
Wang Zelin implemented this sentence very well.
Derrick Favors's roar reached his ears, but he ignored it and asked for the ball low on the left wing.
Lillard broke through and scored, and Derrick Favors quickly came up.
Many fans had left the field early because of the big score deficit, and the fans who were still on the field were staring at the two.
They believe that the Trail Blazers will be able to defeat their opponents!
"Rookie, if you can, just score on my head!"
"A yellow guy like you is not suitable for a big stage like the NBA. You should go back to the CBA in your country!"
"Go back and be your gatekeeper..."
A player who averages 9 points and 7 rebounds per game, and his shooting percentage is less than 50%. When arguing with a character of this level, Wang Zelin feels that his price has dropped.
But after hearing the other party's series of provocations, Wang Zelin, who was originally too lazy to pay attention to the other party, suddenly became angry.
Here is a question: If you are bitten by a dog, will you bite it back again?
In this regard, Wang Zelin wanted to say: "Rather than bite it back, I prefer to beat it to death directly. Wouldn't it taste good to eat meat after beating it to death?"
At this time, Al Jefferson of the Jazz saw Wang Zelin receiving the ball and was about to double-team, but was directly rejected by Derrick Favors.
"Al, there's no need to come here, just watch my performance!"
"Oh well!"
Al Jefferson shrugged and stepped back.
Previously, the player who played against Wang Zelin was Al Jefferson. The latter could clearly judge Wang Zelin's strength level, which was definitely not comparable to Derrick Favors.
He wanted to warn young people that you can't control it, but then he thought about it, it is difficult for young people to hear the words of old people without falling down.
Anyway, with a 20-point lead, Derek Favors will suffer first.
At the same time, Aldridge in the low post on the left wing pulled out, Al Jefferson followed, and the penalty area became a 1vs1 situation between Wang Zelin and Derrick Favors.
Wang Zelin turned sideways to observe the situation on the court, suddenly turned around, and without hesitation, Derrick Favors immediately followed and rushed towards the basket.
There was a smooth road ahead, and Wang Zhelin, who was feeling sulky in his heart, knew that Derek Favors was behind him, but he still took off resolutely.
Averaged 1.6 blocks per game, let me see how bluffing you are!
"court death!"
Seeing Wang Zelin jumping half a step away in front of him, Derek Favors jumped up instinctively.
After two years of training in the NBA, if Derrick Favors' offensive end still needs to be further developed, then the defensive end has become mature.
"Oops! The king is careless!"
The scene on the court made the Blazers home commentator couldn't help shouting. From his perspective, Wang Zelin's offensive choice was undoubtedly reckless, and the offensive space was completely enveloped by his opponent.
But then he didn't see the block coming...
Derrick Favors' right hand touched the basketball, but the trajectory of the basketball remained unchanged. Wang Zelin roared and pushed the ball toward the basket with both hands.
"Ahhhhh!!!"
"Bang!"
The basketball goes into the basket.
"How can this be?"
Derek Favors' eyes narrowed, and he said in his heart that this was unscientific.
"Beep!!!"
The whistle sounded.
"Utah Jazz's No. 15 player fouled, Portland Trail Blazers' No. 36's offense was valid, one extra free throw!"
Seeing that there was some physical contact between the two, the referee blew the whistle without hesitation.
As for the misjudgment, so what?
Don’t forget, this is the home court of the Trail Blazers!
"No! no! no! Sir, my hand did not touch him..."
Derrick Favors raised his hands to indicate that he had not committed a foul.
But now the deal is done, Wang Zelin finally completed the penalty increase.
At 65:82, the Trail Blazers began to narrow the point difference.
"The King played the ball very hard, and he hit 2+1 immediately. If the momentum goes well, the Trail Blazers will have a chance to overtake!"
On the sidelines, coach Zhang conducted game analysis.
On the court, it was the Jazz's turn to attack.
Derrick Favors landed on the left elbow and shouted to Marvin Williams: "Give me the ball! I'm going to blow this Asian guy up!"
Marvin Williams, who hit the arc, didn't think much and lobbed the ball with both hands.
"Oh, the ball was knocked out!"
Director Zhang immediately exclaimed when he saw the passing route.
Derek Favors, who thought he had Wang Zelin stuck, heard a huge force behind him, and then he found that the ball in his sight had been poked away.
It's a yellow arm.
Seeing that there was some physical contact between the two, the referee blew the whistle without hesitation.
As for the misjudgment, so what?
Don’t forget, this is the home court of the Trail Blazers!
"No! no! no! Sir, my hand did not touch him..."
Derrick Favors raised his hands to indicate that he had not committed a foul.
But now the deal is done, Wang Zelin finally completed the penalty increase.
At 65:82, the Trail Blazers began to narrow the point difference.
"The king played the ball very hard, and he hit 2+1 immediately. If the momentum goes well, the Trail Blazers will have a chance to overtake!"
On the sidelines, coach Zhang conducted game analysis.
On the court, it was the Jazz's turn to attack.
Derrick Favors landed on the left elbow and shouted to Marvin Williams: "Give me the ball! I'm going to blow this Asian guy up!"
Marvin Williams, who was on top of the arc, didn't think much and lobbed the ball with both hands.
"Oh, the ball was knocked out!"
Director Zhang immediately exclaimed when he saw the passing route.
Derek Favors, who thought he had trapped Wang Zelin, heard a huge force behind him.
Seeing that there was some physical contact between the two, the referee blew the whistle without hesitation.
As for the misjudgment, so what?
Don’t forget, this is the home court of the Trail Blazers!
"No! no! no! Sir, my hand did not touch him..."
Derrick Favors raised his hands to indicate that he had not committed a foul.
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