The final scene of the three-point shooting contest.
After Zhao Feiyang qualified for the Eastern Conference, there was half a minute of on-site repairs. While the host was interrupting commercials, participating players Zhao Feiyang and Stephen Curry were also doing their final warm-up exercises.
According to the rules, among the two players who enter the final, the one with the lower score takes the field first to shoot.
But Zhao Feiyang and Steve Curry both scored 25 points in the first round. Therefore, the rules of the Western Conference first were followed.
"Stephen, it's a pleasure to face off against an opponent like you!"
Zhao Feiyang took the initiative to shake hands with Stephen Curry before he shot.
Stephen Curry was also very happy. He gave Zhao Feiyang a high-five and a hug, and started talking to him, "Zhao, I have always known your three-point shooting ability... To be honest, if I had made up my mind back then, If I convince the team management to sign you, maybe now you will be a member of the Warriors and my teammate..."
"Imagine, you and I, and Klay... all three of us have top-notch three-point shooting ability, what would a team like that look like in the league? I think we would sweep them all. people......."
Stephen Curry excitedly described the scene he imagined.
Zhao Feiyang could see that the other party was really kind to him. In fact, it's not like he didn't consider joining the Warriors at first. After all, the Bay Area is one of the areas with the largest number of Chinese fans in the United States. If he chooses to join the Warriors, his support rate will only be higher.
However, at that time, he was just a player that no one wanted. Even if some teams favored him, he actually didn't show much sincerity.
Otherwise, if he had gone to the Warriors at that time, maybe it would be a different situation now.
"Stephen, thank you for your optimism... If I can be a teammate with a player like you, I think it will definitely be a great thing..."
Zhao Feiyang responded.
The next second, Stephen Curry, who was about to walk to the first spot and start shooting, gave him a sly smile, "Brother, if I remember correctly, your contract with the Heat is only for one season... .Maybe something like this will still happen in the future...No one can tell clearly..."
"Um?"
Zhao Feiyang doesn't know why Stephen Curry said this, but he knows very well that as long as he continues his previous performance this season, in the offseason, he will definitely become a hot commodity on the free market.
At the beginning, Heat president Pat Riley considered that he was a Chinese player and was afraid that he would also have a "glass man" physique, so he only gave him a one-year guaranteed contract.
A series of performances in the All-Star Game are enough to prove that Zhao Feiyang is worthy of the three million annual salary.
As long as the follow-up performance is stable, the only person who will really regret it is Pat Riley. He will definitely wonder if there was something wrong with his brain in the first place. Why was he only willing to give a one-year contract? Instead of tying Zhao Feiyang to the Heat's ship with a three- or four-year contract at one time.
You know, once Zhao Feiyang shows his worth, with his status as a Chinese player and his three-point shooting ability, three million dollars will not be able to win him.
By then, a rising tide will lift all boats, and maybe even a double or triple increase in annual salary won't be a problem.
In that case, the cost of keeping Zhao Feiyang would be too high!
On the court.
Stephen Curry walked to the first point, and the fans at the scene were all quiet, looking forward to his next performance.
Beep.
"start."
When the referee shouts the command, the on-site timer also officially starts.
Uh-huh.
Stephen Curry was in great form and hit a three-pointer immediately upon entering the game. It seems to be the touch brought by the first round of shooting. This time his rhythm is faster than the previous round.
Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
The first three goals were scored consecutively, and only a mistake was made on the fourth goal, and the basketball bounced out of the basket. Fortunately, the last flower ball fell into the basket smoothly.
Successfully scored 5 points.
to the second point.
Stephen Curry continued to take shots. His condition was the same as before, and he threw the first three goals one after another. Coincidentally, he made a mistake on the fourth ball. Fortunately, he continued to throw in the last flower ball, which saved the important goal. Score.
Come to the third position, which is above the top of the arc.
Stephen Curry deliberately slowed down the rhythm, so he took the shot a little slower than before. But for some reason, after adjusting the rhythm in this way, the hit rate was not as good as before.
The first two balls bounced out of the basket.
Stephen Curry had to make temporary changes, immediately increase the shooting rhythm and shooting point, and return to the previous rhythm.
Uh-huh.
The next three goals were scored in succession.
This position gets 4 points.
Compared with the stability of the first two points, the performance of this position is undoubtedly somewhat less than ideal.
There was a sigh of relief on the sidelines.
Stephen Curry couldn't help but shook his head.
Come to the fourth point.
Stephen Curry no longer makes adjustments casually and continues to shoot at the same pace as before. Soon, he also successfully scored 5 points at a 45-degree angle on the right side.
"19 points!"
When he walked to the three-point line in the right corner, Stephen Curry glanced at the electronic scoreboard. This is the special point he set, and it is also the only position where he can change the ending.
Five flower balls total 10 points!
As long as he scores enough, his score will be enough to win the final victory!
Uh-huh.
With a burst of energy, Stephen Curry lifted the basketball and threw it towards the basket.
The first goal was scored successfully.
Then the second ball also fell into the basket.
Stephen Curry threw in the third ball...the fourth ball. At this time, his score had reached 27 points. In the previous three-point shooting competition, such a score could definitely win the championship.
The fans on the sidelines cheered loudly, especially those die-hard fans who supported Stephen Curry. They held up signs cheering for Curry and waved them constantly. Some even shouted the slogan "Champion".
The last ball.
Stephen Curry jumped up and took a shot with everyone watching.
If this goal is scored again, then he will get all the points for the special point, and his score will also reach a terrifying 29 points.
In this way, unless Zhao Feiyang's hand explodes, it is basically impossible to defeat Stephen Curry.
29 points is definitely not a joke. This is a score that is difficult for most players in the league to surpass.
boom.
Stephen Curry's last shot hit the rim, and the live timer stopped working.
"Oh! No!"
"What a pity!"
“He almost made history!”
When the ball bounced out of the basket, many fans exclaimed with regret. Stephen Curry also shook his head to express his helplessness, but he still had a smile on his lips.
27 points is not bad. Last year, he was the champion of the three-point shooting contest.
"Zhao, it's your turn!"
Stephen Curry walked off the court and exchanged blows with Zhao Feiyang.
"Good luck!"
Zhao Feiyang walked onto the court.
At this moment, the eyes of the world were once again focused on the Chinese player next to Stephen Curry.
