After a 20+10 performance, as the best player in the game, Zhou Quan accepted an on-site interview, answered two questions, and ended the interview.
Back in the locker room, he was stopped by Chuck Daly and McCloskey outside.
"Zhou, I noticed that you have stepped up your shots during this period, even exceeding the right to take shots given to you." Dailey said.
Zhou Quan nodded quickly and said: "Yes, Isiah is not in good condition now, Bedford is also reimbursed, and our substitute lineup has declined in thickness. As the main force, I need to contribute more. I think this is what I should do." made."
Dai Li couldn't help but nodded appreciatively. The person who could talk about the level score in such a majestic and tall manner was Iron Fist. Others didn't have this IQ and shame.
At this time, McCloskey asked: "Zhou, are you planning to compete for Rookie of the Year?"
"certainly."
Zhou Quan did not deny it. This was an obvious matter. He was second to none and it would be too hypocritical to deny it if he did not strive for first place.
"Then do it."
Neither Daly nor McCloskey have any objections. The purpose of these two seasons is to cultivate Zhou Quan. There is no problem with taking more shots, as long as it does not cause conflicts in the locker room.
And if Zhou Quan can win the honor of Rookie of the Year, it will also be an incentive for the team, and even for the league, it can further eliminate the negative impact of the last locker room brawl. The league will benefit, and it will be better for the Pistons in the future, suppressing Not too powerful.
The two are very aware of the league's current attitude towards the Pistons, the negative impact of locker room fights, and the Auburn Hills battle with the Bulls, which has done great harm to the league. If Zhou Quanshi hadn't taken the overall situation into consideration, the suppression from the league would have been long ago. coming.
On the 19th, Zhou Quan made an appointment with his accountant to prepare for his personal tax declaration.
In the United States, you must file your personal income tax before April 15th every year, otherwise you will be in trouble.
On March 20, the Pistons faced the Celtics at home.
"DeBron plays the main point today."
Coach Chris Ford said in the visiting team's locker room.
The main point guard John Bagley was startled, but he was a veteran and did not ask why.
In fact, he doesn't want to face Tekken. He is old and his speed is not as fast as Tekken. He weighs 84 kilograms and was knocked over several times by Tekken in the last home game and suffered a lot.
Chris Ford explained: "De Brown is only 73 kilograms. Although he can't stop Iron Fist, he is faster than Iron Fist. On the offensive end, I think he can deal with Iron Fist's defense."
Larry Bird sat with McHale and whispered: "DeBron doesn't have three-pointers, he can only break through. There are John Salley and Rodman in the Pistons. It is difficult for small people to rush in and score. We must be prepared. Once the breakthrough layup fails, it is easy for the Pistons to counterattack."
McHale smiled and said: "It's you, not me, can I still run? I will play as a substitute now. After playing next season, I will definitely retire when the contract ends."
"You are not 35 years old yet, I am already 35 years old."
Larry Bird shook his head. Although he had returned, he felt that the muscles in his back were still aching. The continuous pain was testing his love for the sport of basketball.
"I didn't even say you two are old, so what qualifications do you have to talk about old age?" Rodman Parrish laughed next to him.
"Brother, we won't compete with you." The two shook their heads quickly.
Celtics: Robert Parish, Larry Bird, LeJ Lewis, Kevin Jamber, Dee Brown
Pistons: John Salley, Dennis Rodman, Orlando Ulrich, Joe Dumars, Zhou Quan
Zhou Quan will face Dee Brown, a thin second-year point guard who is three centimeters shorter than him and weighs only 73 kilograms.
He is definitely faster and more agile than him. Like Jordan, he is not very effective at defending such an ultra-light and agile point guard.
Jordan can guard big men, but not this slippery little man, and neither does he.
"Larry, it feels great to compete with you."
In the tunnel, he said to Big Bird Larry Bird.
Bird smiled "shyly" and said: "Rookie, are you my fan?"
Zhou Quan quickly shook his head and said: "No, I just hope to win a game against you. After all, I heard that you have thoughts of retiring. There will not be many opportunities in the future."
"Pfft!"
Joe Dumars burst into laughter.
A cold light flashed in Larry Bird's eyes, and the smile on his face did not change. He said with a smile: "Rookie, don't listen to the rumors in the media like a fool. Even when I am eighty years old, I still have the ability to chop off 20+ points on your head." .
Remember, Michael Jordan didn’t beat me, let alone you? You don't even have one-third of his strength now. "
Zhou Quan felt the sharpness of his opponent's aura, his eyes narrowed, his smile remained unchanged, but he stopped talking.
This kind of giant who can dominate an era with Magic Johnson has extraordinary momentum. His qualifications are not comparable to those of Michael Jordan, who has only won one championship.
The Magic Birds entered the league at the same time. Before they joined the NBA, this league had little competitiveness, let alone its status as one of the four major sports leagues in North America. There were few live TV broadcasts in the United States. It was their greatness that made this league a success. It has raised the level of the NBA and laid a foundation. In the history of the league's development, the black and white duo are the two most important people and have contributed the most to this league.
Let's put it this way, the reason why he was able to get an annual salary of one million as soon as he entered the league as the 17th pick in the first round is because of the foundation laid by the Magic Birds.
Moreover, this kind of veteran superstar who is about to retire is destined to have no competition with him. His attitude cannot be bad off the court and he must maintain the necessary respect. Otherwise, he will attract criticism and is not the behavior of a gentleman.
What's more, he doesn't want to talk trash against Big Bird, because there is a saying in the league that it's better to mess with Jordan than Bird. Larry Bird is the throne of trash talk. He has already mastered the art of trash talk. .
At eight o'clock, the game starts and the green team attacks.
Di Brown took the ball and advanced in the backcourt, and Zhou Quan passed halftime early. The former immediately detoured behind the center line and quickly took the ball to the left wing.
Zhou Quan pursued the defense in a straight line. At this time, Larry Bird made a pick-and-roll at the three-point line. The former did not dare to change defense and quickly bypassed Big Bird and chased Di Blanc.
But Diblanc used the pick and roll to get the lead and was faster. Zhou Quan was running behind and couldn't catch up. He raced towards the paint area.
John Salley took a step up from the low post to cover Dee Brown, and center Robert Parish took the opportunity to move toward the basket.
Dee Brown hit the ground pass and quickly distributed the ball to Parish.
But at this time, Rodman quickly came over from the right side of the basket to defend. At the same time, John Salley turned and pounced on Parish, who was one step away. The double-team was completed.
