LeBron is also very satisfied with his performance.
This can be seen from his expression of excitement when facing reporters after the game.
25 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds and 4 steals.
No matter which "number one pick" performs like this in the first game of his career, it is extremely perfect data.
Not to mention that LeBron James is only 18 years old, which makes him even more promising for the future!
This game also aroused heated discussions after the game, and all kinds of praises came one after another. LeBron James washed away the previous haze and re-established his image as "the proud son of heaven".
In addition, LeBron James suddenly stopped during a fast break and gave up his opportunity to perform a dunk. Ricky Davis, who followed up, helped him complete the "flying dunk" round, which attracted a lot of media reports.
Many experts therefore believe that LeBron James does not look like an 18-year-old child at all. He is too mature and good at life!
At the same time, photos of Ricky Davis asking LeBron James to carry his sneakers behind him were widely circulated in major newspapers.
The images of the "domineering veteran" and the "humble rookie" instantly appeared on the page.
Look at Ricky Davis again, he’s still smiling!
ESPN believes that after LeBron James played such a perfect debut performance, the pressure was placed on Woody and Carmelo Anthony, the two rookies who also filmed the "Opening Game" promotional video.
If they don't perform well...
I'm afraid it will cause ridicule!
Among them, those who think that there is a greater possibility of a sluggish performance in the first game...
It's Woody!
On the one hand, the conflict between Glenn Robinson and him, exaggerated by the media, became extremely intense and attracted attention.
Although the "Big Dog" has declined from his peak period, he still averaged 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3 assists per game with the Hawks last season, and his shooting percentage was 44.8%!
Not talking about the Eagles' record, just talking about personal performance, this is still the league's top wing offensive firepower.
On the other hand, Yao Ming's first show was very bad, and he failed directly.
We are all Chinese, but some media with ulterior motives started from this perspective and crazily belittled Woody, thinking that his first show would also be a puddle of mud.
There is also bad news from other Philadelphia 76ers players.
Haitian center Dalembert said in an interview before the game: "I have never seen Glenn so serious during training. We all know that he is not a person who likes to waste time on the training field. I want to say The thing is, Chinese rookie, be careful, you messed with someone you shouldn’t mess with!”
With so many disparaging voices, a reporter from the Miami media happened to meet Pat Riley who was out for a walk, and asked worriedly: "Pat, are you worried about his sluggish performance in the first game of the season?" ?”
Pat Riley laughed. Because of his cold face and the small smile, it was a bit like a "sneer" without a smile: "Have you ever seen Miami at 4 o'clock in the morning?"
In addition, the tone of the inquiry was devoid of any emotion, more like a cold sneer.
"Wha, what?" The reporter was stunned for a moment. He didn't understand what he meant.
He wanted to know Pat Riley's attitude towards Woody's first game. How did it relate to Miami at 4 a.m.?
Could it be that he wants me to come to his house at 4 o'clock in the morning?
He didn't slap me four times on the back of the head either?
Before he could even think about it, Pat Riley said the next words: "I've seen Woody before, at the American Airlines Arena!"
"!!!"
If a reporter can't get around this corner, he won't be a reporter anymore.
"You mean... Woody trains at the gym at 4 a.m. every day?"
Pat Riley looked at the reporter who had never seen the world, smiled and nodded.
He just liked the stunned expressions on other people's faces when they heard him tell this story.
Sure enough, no matter who hears this crazy story for the first time, they will be surprised!
So talented and so diligent, you say...
How can it not make people’s hearts flutter!
"The NBA has never been a game of judgment. No matter whether he performed well today or not, I believe he will become one of the best players in the league in the future!" Pat Riley also said this at this time idea.
Then he turned around and returned to his office.
He originally wanted to go to the locker room to find Woody and try to enlighten him, but after talking to the reporter, he suddenly felt that it was not necessary.
For a guy like this, do you still need to worry about his performance?
Even if he doesn't perform well, as he said himself...
This alliance has never been a place of competition!
The sun will always rise!
As for the doubts...
Let’s put it this way!
Michael Jordan's "road to becoming a god" was to overcome doubts. If a "god" is like this, who can be an exception?
Just like the Cavaliers' opening game, many media gathered in Miami, and reporters on the sidelines were crowded.
Su Qun also came to the American Airlines Arena today, but his partner was changed from Xu Jicheng to Zhang Weiping.
The latter is a former national player, known as the "Asian Magician" and "Basketball Barkley". His big butt and beautiful hand skills made him a number one figure in the Asian basketball world at that time.
Because he has good skills, he especially likes those who have manual skills.
It is also for this reason that he prefers Dayao to Woody!
Of course, this is relative. Domestic fans originally liked Dayao more than Woody. This truly represents the "famous face of China" entering the NBA!
"Hey, this guy tonight, the American Airlines Arena is not such a lively place!" The authentic Forty-Nine City native spoke with authentic Forty-Nine City talk. Director Zhang looked at the American Airlines Arena, which was almost full before the game started, and sighed from the bottom of his heart.
Su Qun said: "Woody played well in the preseason, and the No. 6 pick in this year's first round, one pick lower than Woody, Dwyane Wade, also played well. These fans are all It’s for these two people!”
Director Zhang nodded: "It's a bit like one person changing a city~ Woody's physical fitness is really nothing to say. This kid doesn't know what to eat when he grows up!"
The cheers at the scene suddenly became enthusiastic at this time.
It's time for the home game.
"Next, let us welcome..."
"The MVP of the Ohio High School League, the McDonald's All-Star MVP over LeBron James, the fifth overall pick in the first round of 2003, the mysterious Chinese super star, Wu~Di!"
Especially when the on-site DJ introduced Woody, the cheers in the audience rose to several tones in an instant, completely filling the entire American Airlines Arena.
Woody, who was in the home tunnel, listened to the cheers in his ears and looked at the Miami fans who were climbing on the fence of the tunnel and desperately leaning forward to look into the tunnel. He took a deep breath, exhaled heavily, and clasped his hands. After making a fist, he immediately showed a confident smile and ran out of the aisle briskly, "gliding at low altitude" all the way, bumping fists with his teammates who had already come out. He was the penultimate one and made the final appearance. Wade was the first to appear, and Eddie Jones was the last. Enjoying the home cheers.
Seeing his calm look, Su Qun and Zhang Weiping looked at each other and smiled.
It’s different, it’s different. Those who play football abroad are indeed different!
"Is this the regular season?"
Walking to the center of the field, waving in response to the cheers coming from all around, Woody felt that his blood flow had accelerated a bit, and his whole body was about to burn.
It feels so hot!
He couldn't wait for the game to start immediately, he couldn't wait to have a big fight.
The big screen at the scene showed the starting lineups of both sides:
"Miami Heat: No. 1 Alston, No. 2 Eddie Jones, No. 3 Woody, No. 4 Odom, No. 5 Brian Grant;
Philadelphia 76ers: No. 1 Eric Snow, No. 2 Allen Iverson, No. 3 Glenn Robinson, No. 4 Kenny Thomas, No. 5 Derrick Coleman; "
During this interval, Woody saw Su Qun and Zhang Weiping and came over to say hello.
Su Qun asked: "Woody, have you seen Yao Ming's interview about you?"
Woody nodded.
Because they are all Chinese, before the Heat's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, a reporter unexpectedly interviewed Yao Ming and asked him what he thought of Woody's debut.
"Do you think his debut will be as bad as yours?"
Yao Ming said: "He and I are in completely different situations. He will be more adaptable to this intensity. His total points in the summer league have already surpassed mine, so I think he will perform well, at least from the perspective of a high school student. Look, this will be the result..."
Su Qun said nothing more, just nodded: "Come on!"
Stan Van Gundy makes pregame arrangements.
The biggest change for the Philadelphia 76ers in the summer was the dismissal of Larry Brown.
But the "legacy" he left behind is still there, and the entire framework of this team has not changed much, so Van Gundy believes that this is still a defensive-oriented team.
If you have to find a weak link...
"No. 3 Glenn Robinson!" Stan Van Gundy glanced at Woody.
This guy is a very classic No. 3 position. He is only responsible for scoring and rebounding. He ignores other aspects. Coupled with his lazy personality, his defensive ability is very problematic!
And he only came to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer.
"This is our breakthrough point. Before they react, we can use this point to score a wave of points!"
Stan Van Gundy, who studied under Pat Riley, is not an "offensive tactician", but if he is allowed to arrange it well before the game, then he can also make good offensive tactics.
The tactical theoretical foundation of the older generation is still very solid.
What they lack even more is emergency response.
Moreover, most of this generation of head coaches, except for George Karl and Nelson, believe in the principle of "defense wins championships."
Old Nelson is a bit miserable. When he believed in defense, he would let people use offense to beat him. Now that he believes in offense, he would let people use defense to beat him!
Isn't this "point memorizing" anymore?
This is a "little back" to go back to your parents' home with your mother! ——"carry" it to grandpa's house.
The game officially started with cheers from the audience.
Glenn Robinson and Woody came on the field and glanced at each other almost at the same time. Enemies meeting each other were extremely jealous.
The jump ball was made by Brian Grant and No. 5 Coleman on the opposite side.
Coleman was the No. 1 pick in 1990 and the Rookie of the Year in 1991. When he entered the league, he averaged 18.6 plus 10.6 points per game.
Woody still knows him very well.
"Magic" Johnson also knew that he entered the NBA for money. He would often tell him about some players who also entered the NBA for money and were content to waste their talents after taking the money, including Coleman.
This guy is famous for his drinking and doesn't like to train!
Speaking of which, Allen Iverson should like the atmosphere within the Philadelphia 76ers team very much now, because in addition to him and Coleman, "Big Dog" Robinson is also known for drinking too much and not liking training.
It's just that Robinson's addiction to alcoholism was related to his signing with the Bucks. Milwaukee is a famous "city of alcoholics." At that time, the Bucks also had an All-Star power forward named Vin Baker. At the same time, he quickly declined from his peak due to alcoholism.
It can be seen that which team a rookie debuts from will really have a huge impact.
Otherwise, Woody wouldn't be so nervous during the draft.
The consequence of wasting talent is that the peak period is extremely short-lived. This is the case with Derek Coleman, who is now at the end of his career.
Grant successfully jumped to the first offensive right.
Alston made three small jumps in one step and dribbled the ball gorgeously across the half court, causing a low cry from the sidelines.
It's just that fans like to watch "show off skills", but Stan Van Gundy on the sidelines doesn't like it. If it weren't for the first round of the new season, he would have cursed.
Odom came out from the wing to catch the ball, and Woody began to slide down the baseline at the same time. Glenn Robinson's attitude was indeed very serious. When Woody moved, he also moved. The opening was opened smoothly, and Odom held the ball and walked inside.
Kenny Thomas, who is facing him, is only 2.01 meters tall. He is a "short power forward" and can barely keep up with his speed.
Unable to get rid of it, Odom turned around and found Eddie Jones.
At this time, as Woody slipped to the baseline and Odom broke through to attract double-teams, the entire wing was completely empty. Only Allen Iverson was in front of Eddie Jones.
1.98 meters versus 1.83 meters (?), just pull it out!
A decisive three-point shot!
The path of the ball was very straight, flying straight towards the basket, but the ball was almost reaching the basket, and Woody, who was pulled to the three-point line in the other corner, suddenly started to move and rushed towards the basket. .
When Glenn Robinson saw Eddie Jones take action, Woody didn't move, so he was temporarily distracted. When Woody suddenly started to take action, he immediately chased after him, but he was still half a step slower and was caught by Woody. Diela moved out of position.
"Bang!"
The ball bounced out of the frame and flew very far away. All the predictions of the blocking group under the basket were wrong. When the ball was about to fall to the same level as the basket, there was a "pop" sound and it suddenly headed towards the basket. Woody rushed over and grabbed the rebound firmly in his hand, turned his head and threw his entire body towards the basket.
The action was very crisp and clear. Coleman, who felt he couldn't stop it, could only foul and prevent Woody from completing an easy second attack.
"beep!"
The moment the referee blew the whistle, the audience cheered loudly, just like the torrential rain of "Don't fight anymore", fierce and hot.
Su Qun and Zhang Weiping looked at each other again and were extremely excited.
The moment Woody grabbed the offensive rebound, Zhang Weiping couldn't help shouting: "Okay!"
When Woody finished the attack, he couldn't help it anymore and laughed out loud: "Well done, this ball is very reasonable!"
None of them expected that Woody would have a chance to score in the first round.
"Huh~"
Walking to the free throw line and tapping the ball briskly, Woody adjusted his free throw rhythm. His 71-point free throw ability allowed him to execute free throws without any surprises when he was physically fit.
"Uh-huh!"
"Uh-huh!"
Two brisk sounds of wiping the net.
The Heat scored their first two points of the season, and Woody scored his first and second career points.
Su Qun did not forget to pick up the camera hanging around his neck to record this historic moment.
It was the Philadelphia 76ers' turn to attack. Glenn Robinson had just shaken Woody for a moment. He was already holding back his energy, but now he was holding back even more energy. Even Allen Iverson didn't compete with him. , giving him the first opportunity to attack.
The "number one scholar" really has to give the "number one scholar" some face.
It can be said that the Philadelphia 76ers have stabbed the "No. 1 pick" this year.
The No. 1 pick in 1990, the No. 1 pick in 1994, and the No. 1 pick in 1996 gathered together...
It also proves that basketball is a sport that relies on talent.
Just take a look at these three brothers. Which one of them has not been criticized for being lazy and not loving training?
But their talent still allowed them to become the top players in the league at some point in their careers.
Glenn Robinson is known as the "offensive kaleidoscope" of the 1990s. You can criticize him for other things, but when it comes to offense with the ball, no one can tell him what to do.
Woody also realized that it was not simple, this guy's technical movements were really skillful.
Just by relying on his "back", Woody was forced to retreat.
"Is this all you have?"
Glenn Robinson easily came to the inside and spat out trash talk without mercy. Then he turned around, raised his hand and made a realistic fake layup, and he succeeded in shaking Woody away.
"Welcome to the NBA, Cai..."
"Snapped!"
After shaking Woody away, Glenn Robinson yelled wildly and shot the basket at the same time, but before he could finish speaking, a big hand covered the basketball that had just flown out of his hand, covering it directly. down.
His mouth also felt like a slap, which made him speechless.
"How's it going? This block!" Woody looked at the stunned Glenn Robinson, whistled, stretched out a finger and shook it at him, "Relax, this won't be the last one! Love! Big trash-talking dog!”
First update today.
(End of chapter)
