This was a winning night for the Timberwolves, but they didn't have much room to celebrate when they came to Cleveland on the road.
After the game, the players returned to the locker room. In this small space, the Timberwolves players vented their long-suppressed emotions.
Before the start of G6 of the finals, the burden on their shoulders was too heavy and the pressure was too great. Especially for the main players, even before the game starts, they are already enduring all kinds of doubts and ridicules from the outside world.
Everyone else was celebrating and cheering, but Zhao Feiyang sat down on the ground. He was so tired that he didn't even want to say anything.
Even so, he had a pleased smile on his face and kept watching the various funny actions of his teammates.
Head coach Norman Thomas saw Zhao Feiyang in the crowd, and he took the initiative to sit next to Zhao Feiyang.
Amidst the noise, Coach Norman patted Zhao Feiyang on the shoulder. Looking at Zhao Feiyang's tired appearance, sweating profusely, he said with some distress, "Zhao, thank you for your hard work! I can't imagine the ball." What will happen to the team without you?"
Zhao Feiyang shook his head, "Coach Norman, this is an honor for all of us, not just for me... It should be said that without everyone's full efforts, what would we have done..."
Coach Norman nodded.
But I didn't agree with Zhao Feiyang's point of view, I was just afraid that other people would think what they heard.
In fact, for the Timberwolves, it doesn't matter whether he is the head coach or other players, there will be no substantial changes, but it is completely different whether or not Zhao Feiyang is there. He has unknowingly become this The soul of the team.
"Zhao, come here to celebrate! What are you doing sitting here?"
"Man, I don't believe you have no energy now..."
"Come on! Relax...if that's not enough, we can go to the bar to celebrate in the evening..."
The team has never allowed such a proposal, especially in away games. However, today, head coach Norman was uncharacteristically uncharacteristic. Not only did he not stop the actions of Zach LaVine and others, but he also took the initiative to express his stance.
"Yes! Let's go somewhere to relax together..."
"Where are you going? I, a has-been old man, want to go with you..."
Coach Norman's words stunned LaVine and others.
When the team went out to play before, Coach Norman would never participate. As a middle-aged man, Coach Norman's style is relatively old-school, and he always maintains his image in front of the players.
This time, he was actually willing to go to the bar to relax with everyone, which undoubtedly made all the players incredible.
Soon the news spread throughout the locker room.
After learning that head coach Norman was going to have fun with everyone, everyone couldn't help but scream and applaud.
Sure enough, the Timberwolves were photographed entering a local nightclub in Cleveland that night.
Perhaps in order to unite the hearts of the team, Zhao Feiyang specially spent hundreds of thousands of dollars this time and took the initiative to treat his teammates to various expenses in the nightclub.
The move also prompted cheers from other players.
At the same time, in the sports news that night, the most reported news was not only the Minnesota Timberwolves' victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, but also Zhao Feiyang's buzzer-beating shot, especially Zhao Feiyang's 30+ score alone. His performance that played almost the entire game made many media have to praise him.
"Zhao is a great guy! He only entered the league at the age of 29, but how long has it been now? He has achieved such results. I have to say, this guy is really surprising, especially when he played in the finals His performance does not look like a player over 30 years old at all..."
"Actually, I really like the combination of the Big Three! But this time I have to admit that Zhao's performance is really surprising... He alone withstood the pressure brought by the Big Three! You know, here Before the game, everyone thought the Timberwolves were destined to lose, but he didn't give up..."
"Getting 30+ again, Zhao's performance is simply explosive! I have to say that this guy doesn't look like a Chinese player. This is really incredible..."
At the same time, China’s coverage of this game continued.
Many fans watched CCTV Sports' live broadcast online. Therefore, not to mention the fans, even CCTV Sports itself couldn't help this crucial counterattack.
During the prime news time that night, CCTV Sports specially released the highlights of the game, especially Zhao Feiyang's winning performance at the last moment.
In order to better exaggerate Zhao Feiyang's image, CCTV Sports even specially edited a 10-minute short film, which was simply unimaginable before. Even if it is the evening news, it is prime time that many people will pay attention to!
Similar to CCTV Sports, Zhao Feiyang’s name once again topped the list of major domestic sports forums.
He has become the most well-known sports figure, especially in basketball. If many fans still doubted whether he could surpass Yao Ming, then after this game, even if Zhao Feiyang led the team to lose the finals, they They no longer doubt Zhao Feiyang.
Under the relevant news about Zhao Feiyang on the forum, there were already voices of support.
"Zhao Feiyang is awesome! He will definitely win the championship this time."
"I believe the Timberwolves will definitely win the championship in the end, and Zhao Feiyang will successfully win the FMVP..."
"In the G7 battle of the finals, I hope Zhao Feiyang will lead the team to defeat the Cavaliers. I can't wait to watch him win the O'Brien Cup..."
Praise from the outside world made Zhao Feiyang a topical figure. It was under such circumstances that Nike, which had not been sincere enough before, came to the door again. This time, they raised the price to $40 million over four years. level.
There has indeed been a change in the signing price, and even some of the terms have also changed. But when Zhao Feiyang saw the Nike contract, he still didn't rush to make any decision.
"Zhao, what do you think of Nike's contract? If you think the money is not enough, I can continue to negotiate with them..."
Agent David Stock said.
Zhao Feiyang shook his head and put the paper contract aside, "No need! Ignore this matter for now. Doesn't Nike think it is very powerful? Since they can treat us arrogantly, then we can also let it go. Leave them alone..."
"David, please help me communicate again and see how many other brands are willing to increase their prices...regardless of whether they are domestic or foreign..."
