Los Angeles Daily News: “The Iron Fist Massacre, the new kid on the block in golf and boxing.”
The New York Times reported: "It's just a show. Tekken should prove its professional cross-border strength through professional competitions."
The next day, September 16, many media rushed to report it.
Zhou Quan, from this day on, continued to devote his energy to strength training and basketball training.
No matter how much media doubts his professional standards in the other three sports, he has already reaped the benefits. The sales volume of Tekken Generation can now be maintained at around 50,000 US dollars every day. If he can sell two to three thousand pairs of shoes every day, His sales mission will not be a problem at all.
Having tasted the benefits of crossing the border, he has decided in his heart that he will spare a certain amount of time in the future to continue boxing training and golf training.
Both sports do not require a lot of playing time, which is very suitable for him and will not affect NBA games.
After a period of time, even the Chinese media also reproduced some relevant foreign reports.
Zhou Quan's name came into the attention of senior officials of the Sports Commission for the first time because of the reprinted reports in the domestic media.
In a subsequent mid- to high-level meeting, someone mentioned Zhou Quan, so there was some discussion.
"The performance of the men's basketball team in the Olympics this time is really, alas! I heard that this Zhou Quan plays in the NBA, and that the American Dream Team is also all NBA stars. You said, Zhou Quan plays with them, his How is the strength?"
"There are foreign media reports that he is still the boss of the Detroit Pistons. This boss should mean captain. Based on this analysis, he should be pretty good."
"How do you compare with Wu Qinglong and A Dijiang?"
"It's not easy to compare. Look at those guys in the NBA. They are all flying around and dunking at every turn. Who knows what kind of strength this Zhou Quan has? He can play four sports. I think his strength is average. His energy is too scattered."
"Your analysis should be reliable. I think he is just a bastard, and athletes like Tiger Balm are unreliable."
"No matter how good he is, at least he is playing in the NBA. We lost so miserably this time, shouldn't we learn more about the outside world? We can start with him."
"According to reports from foreign media, this Zhou Quan's nickname is the Detroit Killer King and the Iron Fist Massacre. He should be an international student from China, but he is not from a sports school. We do not have his file."
"With such a cruel nickname, he can't really be a murderer, a criminal who has escaped, right?"
"Of course not. Didn't the foreign media say that he is a Chinese international student at UCLA. UCLA is a university in Los Angeles and is quite famous."
"That doesn't prove that he is not an absconding criminal?"
"That's true."
"I'll try to find a way to contact him and understand his situation first. Do you have any channels? He is mainly engaged in basketball now. Comrade Liu Yumin from the Basketball Department should think of a way."
"It seems a bit familiar. Where have you seen it?"
Liu Yumin was recalling carefully at the moment. He had a newspaper in his hand with Zhou Quan's photo on it.
The last time CCTV broadcast Zhou Quan's highlights, she was busy with the Olympics and didn't notice it. After learning about Zhou Quan this time, she went to CCTV to ask for those highlights, and she always felt impressed.
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On September 25, Comrade Zhang Liangli, who was selling beer everywhere, had just returned to his narrow apartment after a day of running around. The landlord downstairs asked him to answer the phone, and he quickly ran down again.
"Hello..." He picked up the phone.
"Is it Comrade Zhang Lili?"
There was a woman opposite, speaking Mandarin.
"I am Zhang Lili, you are..."
"Lao Zhang, I am Liu Yumin!"
"Liu, oh, oh, Chu Liu, how did you find my phone number?" Zhang Lili didn't react at first, and it took him a few seconds to react.
Liu Yumin and he were of the same age. He was a member of the national men's basketball team back then, and Liu Yumin was a member of the national women's basketball team. They were old acquaintances, or could be said to be old friends.
Later, he retired and became a coach of the Capital Youth Team. Liu Yumin joined the Basketball Department of the Sports Committee in 1978 and chose a different direction of development.
However, he has achieved nothing now. He is now the director of the Basketball Department and is in charge of domestic basketball affairs, so he was a little cautious when he received this call.
However, he still knows this old friend. He is non-bureaucratic, treats his subordinates and friends very kindly, and has a good reputation in the domestic basketball community.
Last time he contacted a former colleague of the Capital Team and asked him to recommend Zhou Quan to the Basketball Department. He also considered Liu Yumin. However, he had been in the United States for many years and did not have Liu Yumin’s contact information. Secondly, his status was different, and he also had Liu Yumin’s contact information. I was very worried, so I didn’t think of a way to contact Liu Yumin.
But he and Liu Yumin had not been in contact for many years, and they had just moved to Los Angeles. Apart from his parents, almost no one in the country knew his contact information. If this old friend could find him, he should have gone to his home.
Sure enough, Liu Yumin said: "I went to Tsinghua yesterday, and your father, Professor Zhang, gave me your contact number. Lao Zhang, you should call me Lao Liu. I used to greet you this way. We have known each other for decades, so What’s the point of birth?”
"Okay, I'd better call you Liu Chu, it's more comfortable for me to call you that way." Zhang Lili said with a bit of embarrassment.
"Come on, ocean calls are too expensive. I don't have time to talk about this. You can call me whatever you like. Lao Zhang, I want to ask you about someone this time." Liu Yumin said.
"You say."
"Zhou Chuan, maybe called Zhou Quan, I don't know the word for this fist either..."
Before Liu Yumin finished speaking, Zhang Lili shouted: "Oh, I know, I know, you are looking for him, right? His name is Zhou Quan, Quan of power."
"Okay, it seems I have found the right person. Lao Zhang, do you know his details?" Liu Yumin asked happily.
"I have met him several times, and he invited me to watch his boxing match a few days ago. I don't know much about his situation in China, but I know his situation in the United States better," Zhang Liang said.
"Okay, just talk about his current situation." Liu Yumin said.
Zhang Liyi said: "He is from Hunan. His father is a cadre of Changsha Forestry Bureau. He is not from a sports school. He is very smart. He took the TOEFL after graduating from high school and then studied abroad. This young man is very enterprising..."
After talking for more than ten minutes, the two ended the call.
Zhang Lili immediately contacted Zhou Quan: "Xiao Zhou, the Basketball Department just contacted me, Liu Yumin, the director and top leader of the Basketball Department, this is a good thing!"
Zhou Quan knew what the Director of the Basketball Department did, the head of the domestic basketball industry, and asked: "He asked you to come back as a coach?"
"Harm, they are not looking for me, they are looking for you. She couldn't find you, so she found me." Zhang Li said with a smile.
"Looking for me? Do they know me?" Zhou Quan was a little surprised.
"This boxing match has attracted a lot of attention. I guess they know you because of this. Xiao Zhou, maybe they want to recruit you. I gave her your contact information, and she should contact you. By the way, she is The woman is about the same age as me, she is a veteran in our domestic basketball world. Please pay attention to the tone of your words." Zhang Lili said.
"Female director? Okay, I understand." Zhou Quan said.
At home, Liu Yumin sorted out the information about Zhou Quan provided by Zhang Lili, and then began to analyze Zhou Quan's situation.
The possibility of an absconding criminal mentioned by his colleagues definitely does not exist. Zhang Lili said that this was just a nickname given to Zhou Quan by the media, and that Zhou Quan was a self-funded international student who went to the United States to study through formal channels.
In terms of strength, she was a little surprised, because Zhang Lili said that Zhou Quan's current strength is considered to be the level of a first-class point guard in the NBA. Whether it is Wu Qinglong or A Dijiang, Zhang Liangli clearly said that they are not as good as Zhou Quan.
Moreover, Zhang Lili also made a comparison. In the NBA Eastern Conference finals just a few months ago, Zhou Quan faced Michael Jordan and scored 20+10.
She knows Michael Jordan. The star of the American Dream Team who was very outstanding in the Olympics is very strong in offense and defense. So if Zhang Lili is not lying, Zhou Quan's strength should indeed be very good.
She suddenly thought of Ma Jian. Ma Jian had already broken up with his boss, quit the national team and went to the United States. With Ma Jian's ability, would he have a chance to join the NBA?
She decided to take another look and maybe go out to investigate Zhou Quan.
The performance of the men's basketball team in this Olympic Games was too poor. It's not that the players didn't work hard, but that the difference in strength was really huge, and the confidence of the players was shattered.
If the World Championships continue like this the year after next, she won't be able to continue her job. She will have no choice but to take the blame and resign and give up her position to others.
This made her very unwilling, so after some consideration, she made up her mind that if Zhou Quan was really capable, she would recruit him.
However, there is no precedent for how to recruit, because no one in the country has ever played football. More importantly, Zhou Quan is not from the system and is not an athlete trained by the country. The sports committee has no jurisdiction over Zhou Quan.
In addition, Zhang Lili just told her that he had asked his former colleagues of the Capital Team to recommend Zhou Quan to the department, but she did not know about this.
She has only been the director of the Basketball Department for a year. When she was the deputy director, she was in charge of basketball in the Capital City since 1990, and she has been in charge of it now. Zhang Lili, who has not been in contact for many years, does not know about this situation, otherwise But we can know this young man Zhou Quan in advance.
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By the end of September, Zhou Quan completed another round of shooting training.
The step-back jump shot has been upgraded to level 89, and the pull-up jump shot has been upgraded to level 92. You can also complete two rounds and one round each.
In addition, his strength training was finally completed. Starting at the end of November last year, it took nearly a year and his weight dropped from 95 kilograms to 90 kilograms.
The muscle lines of his upper body are softer and more explosive than in a month, and his coordination and agility are better.
The overall strength still remains at level 86, the absolute strength of the upper limbs has further weakened, but the strength of the core and lower limbs has been further strengthened.
However, this kilogram of weight change did not increase his jumping, speed, and agility data, but his physical test data also improved.
The speed is faster than a month ago, and the vertical jump, jump-up, and run-up height have also increased by one centimeter each.
In addition, the increase in speed has allowed his breakthrough skills to improve again. He is now at level 90, reaching a first-class breakthrough level.
Six basic breakthrough techniques, one-handed feint breakthrough 90, feint forward change of direction 87, cross step forward change of direction 86, feint turn pass 90, accelerated step pass 92, crushing breakthrough 95 .
The crushing breakthrough has been reduced from level 96 to level 95. This should be due to the reduction in tonnage. Fortunately, the power has not been reduced, so it has only been reduced by one level.
His one-handed feint breakthrough has reached a first-class level, which makes his breakthrough ability in rapid ball-handling advancement even more powerful.
The improvement in breakthrough ability has also improved the offensive ability. It was originally level 85, but now it has been upgraded to level 87, an increase of two levels at a time.
"Upgrading the offense by two levels? It should be that the offensive ability to score breakthrough layups is stronger. In other words, I will increase the number of breakthrough points in the future."
He estimates that after completing one or two more rounds of pull-up jumpers and step-back jumpers, his offensive ability will improve. If it can be improved to level 90, then his offensive efficiency should be significantly improved compared to last season, and he should not be used again. People say it's inefficient.
In addition to these improvements, the level 88 dunk player has been upgraded two levels this time to reach level 90, which is considered a first-class dunk player.
Time has entered October, the new NBA season is gradually approaching, and the preseason is about to begin.
The NBA season runs from October to June of the following year, and lasts for eight months from preseason to playoffs. Contrary to the NBA, the Major League Baseball season starts in March every year, and the regular season runs from April to October. period, October has entered the playoff period, so the new NBA season is about to begin, and MLB has also entered the most intense playoff stage.
On the night of October 1st, Zhou Quan watched an MLB playoff game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers.
In the city of Los Angeles, unlike other cities in the United States, the Lakers of the NBA are the only team with the largest number of fans. Whether it is football or baseball, the most popular sports in the United States, they are not as good as basketball.
As the boss of the Pistons and a star who has attracted much attention recently, his appearance was welcomed and he was invited to the court by the host.
"Iron Fist, I heard that Michael Jordan issued a challenge to you and wanted to compete with you on the baseball field?" the host asked.
Zhou Quan smiled and said: "He said that, but I don't think he has a chance to join MLB."
"According to the current information, you are good at basketball, ice hockey, golf, and boxing. In addition to basketball and ice hockey, the other two have even reached professional levels. So have you ever played baseball?"
"I played it when I was at UCLA."
"Have you played a lot of sports?"
"Of course, my interest in sports is very broad and I want to try everything."
"Want to try tonight?"
"Of course I want to, but how to try?"
The host smiled and said, "What do you like to do on the baseball field?"
"Hit the ball."
he said without hesitation.
"OK, then let's have some fun and see your batting skills. What do you think?" the host asked loudly facing the audience.
"Oh ho!"
The audience responded well and cheered loudly. They all knew that Zhou Quan was a cross-border maniac, and they also wanted to know how good Zhou Quan's baseball skills were.
Next, under the host's arrangement, the Dodgers sent out a pitcher.
"Angie, don't hold your hands back so he can't touch your ball."
"Angie, be serious."
"I know."
The Dodgers reminded pitcher Ainge, and Ainge reassured them.
The pitcher is the soul of the baseball team. If he is disgraced by an amateur, the team's morale will be damaged. Personally, he can't even beat an amateur. How can he survive in the MLB in the future?
"Hey bro, what's your name?"
"You can call me Angie."
"Hey, Angie, don't throw it too fast, I won't be able to catch it."
"Haha, Iron Fist, I won't show mercy. I won't let you take my job."
Zhou Quan and Anji said hello with a smile, then came off the field and started wearing protective gear.
After dressing neatly, he greeted the fans and walked onto the field again amid applause.
The host only arranged for one pitcher, and there was no one else on the defensive side. The two of them were heads-up, purely for fun.
"I bet his bat can't touch the ball."
"No, I bet he hits a home run."
"Ha ha……"
This game was broadcast live across the United States, and the on-site commentators from the two ABC TV stations said with a smile.
"This guy is showing off again. Does he really think he is omnipotent? Damn crossover madman!"
Michael Jordan, who had returned to Chicago, happened to turn on the TV, tuned to the ABC Sports Channel, and arrived at Zhou Quan.
Zhou Quan was ready, holding the stick with both hands and looking closely at Anji.
Judging from Anji's attitude, there is a high probability that the ball will not be missed. He is 100% prepared and highly focused.
He doesn't know this Anji, but he is certain that Anji is not a star player, so his strength must be average.
"Whoosh!"
Anji threw it with all his strength, and the ball flew straight towards Zhou Quan like a meteor. The height was a little low, but it was a good ball.
"Man!"
The next moment, his nerves reacted very quickly, and he broke out with a first-class precise hit. Zhou Quan swung the bat vigorously, and with a crisp impact, the head of the bat accurately hit the ball. The ball flew high into the air and flew to the right. wild.
"oh!"
Countless fans at the scene looked up at the ball flying into the night sky. They watched the small ball fly over the protective net and fall into the audience, and they suddenly screamed in surprise.
"Homerun! Baseball hit..."
The on-site commentator immediately roared.
"God, Iron Fist is really a cross-border madman. Does his baseball actually have a professional level? Or is it just a coincidence?"
Another commentator said in an incredulous tone.
"boom!"
After the fans reacted, there was a whirlwind of cheers.
Angie was stunned. This damn Iron Fist actually got a home run on his head?
"It's a coincidence, it must be a coincidence!"
In front of the TV, Jordan murmured.
Then Anji, who was unconvinced, threw another shot. This time it was a slow ball. Zhou Quan was fooled by his inexperience. He messed up the rhythm and failed to catch the ball. Then the host stopped the heads-up.
Next, Zhou Quan served as a guest of the Tigers and sat on their bench to watch the game. In the end, the Tigers won the game.
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(End of chapter)
