The moment Zhao Feiyang received the FMVP trophy, the entire Target Center Arena fell silent at the same time. Many fans were watching this scene. They showed great anticipation and seemed to hope that Zhao Feiyang would say something.
NBA President Adam Xiao Hua also personally handed the microphone to Zhao Feiyang, and the on-site cameraman pointed the camera at Zhao Feiyang and gave him a close-up.
The eyes of the world are on him.
Zhao Feiyang was in a daze at this time. Looking at the countless expectant eyes in the audience, he suddenly felt a little unreal. He subconsciously turned his head to look at his teammates and found that the same was true for his teammates.
Even someone like Dwight Howard, who had refused to surrender in front of him, showed a hint of expectation this time.
So Zhao Feiyang stepped forward, holding the FMVP trophy in one hand and picking up the microphone with the other.
"It's an honor to receive such an honor as FMVP!"
"However, I think this not only belongs to me, but also to my teammates, the assistant coaching staff and staff of the teams behind me, and even to this city..."
"Without their support and help, I would never have been able to achieve all these honors by myself..."
"I'm very happy to be able to bring a championship trophy to this city! This is not my first team in the NBA, but for me, it is definitely the most important one! Unknowingly, Minnie The city of Apolis has become my second hometown..."
"Thank you for your support! Thank you to every Timberwolves fan for shouting and cheering! We are the championship!"
Zhao Feiyang almost shouted the last few words, and after he shouted, the entire arena was completely boiling.
Countless Timberwolves fans cheered, and countless applause and cheers came. The Timberwolves have made history by winning the first championship in team history. As fans and witnesses of this city, of course they cannot calm down.
Not just them, but the entire city of Minneapolis went crazy.
As soon as the game ended, the local TV station in Minneapolis forwarded the news that the Timberwolves won the championship.
When the video of Zhao Feiyang's winning goal was reprinted and broadcast by countless TV stations, and when the live footage of the finals was seen by people, the pride sleeping in the bones was finally awakened, and this city that seemed to always be in winter finally woke up. .
The street, which was originally very quiet at night, was now completely brightly lit. Many people came out of their houses to celebrate with others, and they all expressed their joy in their own way.
Zhao Feiyang's name has also become a hot topic in the city.
Even many people who don't watch basketball are full of affection and love for this young Chinese from across the ocean.
After the on-site awards ceremony, the Timberwolves players returned to the locker room. Here, the team has already prepared champagne and various celebration items.
Compared with the restraint in front of the public, the players appear more relaxed and natural here.
Howard's funny nature showed up again. He picked up the champagne and shook it twice, then pointed it at other people and started spraying it wildly.
The same goes for Kevin Martin. Together with Howard, he sprayed everyone else everywhere, and the entire locker room was in chaos for a while.
When everyone had almost had enough fun, Zhao Feiyang finally called the others together.
"Hey guys, come over here."
As soon as he opened his mouth, his teammates came to him very obediently.
Zhao Feiyang spoke quickly under the gaze of everyone, "Guys, I am very happy to play with you. Our efforts this season have been worthwhile. Now that we have won the championship, we can finally take a break... ..."
"The offseason is coming next, and I hope all of you can have a good holiday... As for other things, let's wait until next season!"
After Zhao Feiyang finished speaking, head coach Norman Thomas also came over.
"Zhao is right, everyone can take a good rest...The bonuses won from the game will be given to you in the future, including the team's championship ring..."
"By the way, don't forget that we will hold a victory parade in Minneapolis soon... This is the first time in the history of the team... If you are absent, I guarantee you will have one Regrettably......"
The night of the championship passed quickly.
After a period of poor sleep, Zhao Feiyang finally had a rare and peaceful sleep.
He slept until noon the next day. When he woke up, he found that there were many missed calls and text messages on his mobile phone.
Most of the contents of the text messages are consistent. Friends in China are congratulating him on winning the NBA championship, and some friends and players abroad are also congratulating him.
What surprised Zhao Feiyang the most was that even the person in charge of Nike, who had been in contact with him before, sent a message to inquire and even mentioned the contract.
Zhao Feiyang ignored this and only briefly replied to the other party with some polite words, and then went to deal with the missed calls.
What surprised him was that this time, the person who called him was Xin Guotao, who had always had a very normal relationship with him.
Xin Guotao had conflicts with him before. Although the two parties later reconciled and the other party no longer caused trouble to him, Zhao Feiyang did not like this person and he had never had any contact with him.
If you call me at this time, there is a high probability that something is going on.
Thinking of this, Zhao Feiyang was not going to respond and was going to take some time off first.
Unexpectedly, just as he was hesitating, Xin Guotao called again. Zhao Feiyang hesitated and originally planned not to answer the call, but considering that the other party would definitely continue to contact him through other channels, in order not to be harassed, he finally chose to answer the call.
"Hello!"
Zhao Feiyang's tone was a little cold.
Unexpectedly, Xin Guotao on the other end of the phone was very enthusiastic. Not only did he change his previous arrogant attitude, but there was also a hint of pandering in his words.
"Feiyang! I am Xin Guotao, congratulations! I saw your performance in the finals, it was really awesome! This time you are amazing, you don't know that people in China already regard you as our basketball god Already..."
"This time you have saved face for us Chinese people! I have to say, I really admire you... I used to think you were a bit unscrupulous, but now I understand that someone as capable as you is People do have the right to refuse some things..."
"It's really a great thing for our Chinese basketball team to have you! Let alone thirty years, I'm afraid there won't be another one like you in fifty years..."
Xin Guotao praised and praised him.
If it were anyone else, I would probably be blown away by such praise! But how could Zhao Feiyang be an ordinary person? Especially for Xin Guotao, whose attitude changed so quickly, he was fundamentally full of distrust.
"Chairman Xin, you deserve the award!"
"We are old acquaintances too! Your call this time must be more than just to congratulate me, right? If you have anything to say, just tell me! I'm listening..."
