Zhao Feiyang's 45-point performance after his comeback not only shocked the fans in Minneapolis, but also surprised the league.
ESPN also constantly mentioned this matter in its programs, and even CCTV specifically played back Zhao Feiyang's video highlights of this game during prime time.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, who had suffered successive defeats before, look to be back on track again.
After the first game back, the Timberwolves' morale has indeed improved. Zhao Feiyang is also very active and actively integrates into the team to train with everyone.
However, it was also during training that he discovered that Dwight Howard was absent again.
Although the team suspended Howard, they did not say that he was not allowed to participate in training. But he didn't come.
Zhao Feiyang also knew this guy's character, so he didn't call to urge him, but took the initiative to drive to Howard's home after the training.
After about an hour's drive, he finally arrived at the villa area where Howard lived. After finding the address according to the address mentioned by the security guard, Zhao Feiyang was immediately stunned by the sight in front of him.
Although he was mentally prepared, he was still frightened by Howard's "heroism".
"Fuck!"
"Is this a mansion worth more than eight million?"
What caught the eye was a huge villa... no, it should be said to be a manor. Covering an area of more than 3,000 square meters, you can see lush green plants at first glance. As you walk in from the gate, you can see a large lawn and a fountain near the door.
"plz follow me."
The servant sent by Howard politely took Zhao Feiyang in.
The further inside, the more surprised Zhao Feiyang looked.
He is not short of money and can afford such a mansion, but he has no such plans. After all, I am only one person, and there are only two of us including my girlfriend. There is really no sense of security in such a big place.
At this point, he has no immediate needs.
After walking for a while, Zhao Feiyang finally came to the living room. Howard was playing games in the living room and put down the controller when he saw Zhao Feiyang coming.
He stepped forward and gave Zhao Feiyang a hug, "Man, I didn't expect you to come see me... How about it? My mansion is pretty good, right?"
"great."
"Of course, I spent eight million dollars. There are 5 kitchens, 3 laundry rooms, 20 rooms, and a huge garage that can park 14 cars. There is also an indoor space in the back. Basketball court......"
Howard patiently introduced Zhao Feiyang.
Zhao Feiyang didn't think much, his eyes were unknowingly attracted by other things!
Yes, there were three or four blondes eating at the big dining table next to the living room. This is not the point. The point is that they are all dressed coolly. Except for a white shirt on their upper body, there is basically nothing hindering them.
"Fuck!"
Zhao Feiyang was secretly surprised.
At this time, Howard also noticed the look in his eyes, but Howard didn't mind all this at all, and instead introduced it to Zhao Feiyang.
"Hey girls, look who this is? This is the superstar of our team..."
"Zhao, don't you want to get to know each other? Man, they are very powerful, you know what I mean... If you need it, don't leave today. We can relax together in the evening... ..”
"You can choose any of the girls here. If none of them are your type, I can call more...how about it? Stay and enjoy yourself..."
Zhao Feiyang could only decline Howard's kindness.
He pulled Howard aside and whispered to him, "Dwight, thank you for your warm hospitality. I admit that these girls are indeed great, but I already have a fiancée..."
"And this time, I didn't come here to talk to you about these things..."
Howard saw that Zhao Feiyang was serious and stopped making fun of him. He led Zhao Feiyang out of the living room and started walking in the garden behind.
"Zhao, tell me! Why did you come to me? It can't be about training, right?"
Howard asked.
"Man, I thought you forgot..."
"No, how could I forget about training? I just want to rest for a while. You know, my condition is not very good in these games..."
"I want to take a rest and return to my previous state as soon as possible..."
Seeing what Howard said, Zhao Feiyang did not go into details. After all, he also knew that the opponent's condition was indeed not good recently, and forcing him to train might not have any effect.
However, he still had to say something clearly.
"Dwight, I understand you need time to rest... However, I still want to tell you that since you have chosen to come to the Timberwolves, I have no control over other times, whether it is vacation or offseason. But I hope you can train seriously on match days..."
"You and I are already 30-year-old players and don't have much time to waste, so I hope you can cheer up..."
"Our time should not be wasted on women. Real men will continue to cross mountains and seas to break through their own limits. That is what we should do..."
"I need a championship! I know you must need it too. You don't want people outside to see you and say, 'That poor guy Dwight doesn't even have a championship, how can he be a superstar?' Right?"
"So we have to fight side by side. I think you and I, plus the team's current lineup, have every chance of reaching the finals..."
This time Howard didn't respond, but his expression was a little downcast.
Zhao Feiyang didn't know whether he was angry or what happened, so he didn't say anything more and made an excuse to leave.
When he was about to go out, Howard finally reacted. He chased him out and greeted Zhao Feiyang, saying to him, "Zhao, don't worry! I will come to train!"
"Give me a little more time and I'll be back!"
Hearing Howard's answer, Zhao Feiyang did not feel warm in his heart.
With such a seemingly promising answer, this was not the first time Howard said that he very much hoped that this time would be the last time. However, according to Master Huo's always casual character, he didn't know whether this time he was sincere or just on a whim.
After returning to the team, Zhao Feiyang continued to train with his teammates.
Soon, the second game after returning came.
Because Dwight Howard is still suspended, he did not appear on the team's bench wearing a suit.
No one is surprised by this.
This time the Timberwolves went to Chicago to play away from home, and their opponent was the Bulls.
The Bulls had a good record last season, finishing third in the Eastern Conference, and also defeated their opponents in the first round of the playoffs and successfully advanced.
Unfortunately, they encountered the Cleveland Cavaliers led by LeBron James in the semifinals. The two sides fought for 6 games. In the end, the Bulls fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 2 to 4.
Compared with the previous seasons, the Bulls have changed a lot in the past two seasons.
First of all, the team's super core Derrick Rose was gradually given up. The Bulls were originally built on him. Unfortunately, his injuries kept coming, which affected the hearts of the management and fans time and time again.
The Bulls finally couldn't wait any longer and chose to support the team's newcomer Jimmy Butler.
The latter's performance is indeed pretty good, averaging 20+ points per game last season, and even 22.9 points per game in the playoffs.
It can be said that his performance is one of the key factors for the Bulls to advance.
Because of this, the voices that originally did not want the Bulls to regard Butler as their core gradually dissipated, and many fans even appeared in Chicago to support him.
As for Rose, who is constantly injured, the Bulls management's patience is running out. Although the management has not made any public remarks about trading him, in fact, there is no shortage of such voices in Chicago.
In particular, his annual salary of up to 20 million is also a lot of pressure for the Bulls.
In the eyes of many people, this contract has become one of the biggest junk contracts in the league, and has even interfered with the Bulls' reinforcements and operations.
United Center.
Before the game started, players from both sides shook hands.
Regarding Rose, his former opponent, Zhao Feiyang took the initiative to hug and high-five him.
Once upon a time, Derrick Rose was the most famous super guard in the league. At that time, he was the youngest regular season MVP and had high hopes from countless people.
But now, he has fallen from the top to the bottom.
"Hey Derek, good to see you back from injury!"
"Man, you're a great opponent."
Zhao Feiyang said to Ross.
Rose also patted Zhao Feiyang and responded with emotion, "I can't believe that in less than two seasons, you have grown to this point..."
"Zhao, if you had come to the Bulls, maybe we would be the Eastern Conference champions now..."
"Who knows? Maybe! It's a pity that what has happened cannot be changed..."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
As rivals, they actually felt a sense of sympathy for each other.
One suddenly fell into a trough when he was young, and the other gradually climbed up from the trough at the end of his career.
Both of them have experienced countless cold looks and ridicules. It's hard to say who has suffered more obstacles. However, at this time, they have both grown up from such troughs and have become very different from before.
Beep.
The timer sounds and the game officially begins.
When the team's head coach Norman Thomas arranged the lineup, Zhao Feiyang specifically asked to mark Jimmy Butler.
"Coach, I heard that guy is very hard, I want to try it... It's also fun to challenge yourself..."
Norman Thomas is still a little worried.
"Your injury is just fine, are you sure?"
Zhao Feiyang smiled lightly.
"Of course, the last game proved that my injury is completely fine! This time, I have to help the team win our second consecutive victory..."
