Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Located 9 miles from the city's central business district, it is the largest public airport in Ohio. At 10:30 in the morning, the Boston Celtics team got off the special plane.
The huge team quickly attracted the attention of the scene, and a striking figure excited the thousands of Cleveland fans who had been waiting outside the airport for a long time.
"Kelly."
"Welcome back!"
"Man, we missed you."
After all, he played in Cleveland for six seasons and performed shockingly in many games, so Irving's trip home naturally attracted the welcome of many die-hard fans.
They were waiting here as soon as they got the news, wearing jerseys and uniforms about Irving, and holding placards supporting and encouraging him.
The moment Irving appeared, the crowd erupted as if a bomb had been dropped. Countless supporters cheered and screamed, and many people gathered around to high-five Irving and ask for his autograph.
Irving didn't have any airs about the fans. Under the protection of the on-site security personnel, he reached out to take the posters handed over by many fans, quickly signed his name on them, and even took photos with some fans.
Every move he makes makes him look like a very positive idol.
However, while he was signing autographs for the fans, some reporters also gathered around him. Regarding the previous events, reporters obviously also wanted to get answers from Irving.
"Hey Kairi, welcome back."
"What do you think of the previous report? Do you have anything to say? Or do you have any thoughts about the upcoming football game?"
Irving originally didn't want to say anything, but a group of fans couldn't bear it and joined in the fun. Some even shouted at Irving in the team.
"Hey, Kairi, answer her."
"You are our superstar... How could you lose to that Chinese boy? Tell us your answer! We are looking forward to your answer..."
Irving was originally a bit young and energetic, but now he hears his supporters say so. Even though he clearly said some words may be misunderstood by the media, and even make things more confrontational, he is still in this kind of situation. expressed his thoughts under the circumstances.
"I don't want to compare something... However, I believe the next game will prove everything..."
"The fairest thing on the court is that no matter who wants to prove that they are stronger, they can prove it with their own strength...Strongness cannot be said by mouth..."
After Irving finished speaking, he saw the team staff on the bus urging him to leave, so he stopped signing autographs for the fans.
"Do you mean you are stronger than Zhao? What would you do if you faced each other on the court?"
"Beat him, of course."
Irving said this and stopped talking. He waved his hands and walked to the bus under the gaze of the fans. He quickly got on the bus and disappeared from everyone's sight with the team.
He didn't say much, but it was enough for the media. Almost twenty minutes after the interview, media reports on the matter hit the news.
What’s even more interesting is that in addition to Irving’s words, the media also deliberately edited some interview answers on the spot. They selected some ardent supporters from interviews with Irving fans and edited their opinions on these matters to follow Irving's answers.
"Zhao! You can't beat Kaili. He is our super core. He has led us to end our opponents countless times! You will never be able to compare with him."
"That's right! Kyrie is our god, the god of Cleveland!"
"He can never replace Kyrie, he doesn't deserve it!"
As these voices were spoken, there were bursts of huge cheers from the crowd. It seems that those fans who have not spoken seem to agree with this series of statements.
Zhao Feiyang, who was lying on the sofa in the apartment, also saw the news. He didn't look angry at the reports in the news.
He also played against Irving once upon a time, especially in the season when he led the team to win the championship. At that time, not many fans compared him with Irving. It's not that Irving is not strong, but the only thing Irving can do in front of him is his strong ball control ability.
But in this regard, Zhao Feiyang does not belong to Irving, but he is overshadowed by other aspects because he is excellent overall.
Now that he is suffering from injuries and cannot play the same state as before, it is not surprising that he is questioned!
Zhao Feiyang, who has experienced ups and downs, has become completely mature mentally, at least he will not have too much anger because of such small things.
"Boring media! Boring news!"
After saying this, Zhao Feiyang decisively turned off the TV.
He had too much to do before the evening game. Fiancée Jiang Qiuyue has come to Cleveland a long time ago. Now she also has her own job. During her spare time, she will always appear in the team's VIP auditorium to silently cheer for Zhao Feiyang.
Although his career seems to be in a state of wandering again, Zhao Feiyang is not worried about his status in the world. Today, he is no longer a newbie in the league, and there is no need to worry about whether he can gain a foothold in the league.
Therefore, under this situation, he and Jiang Qiuyue also planned to have a child.
"You have plenty of game time before the evening game."
Jiang Qiuyue reminded Zhao Feiyang before entering the bedroom.
Zhao Feiyang shook his head with a wry smile, drank the wolfberry water he had asked for from Wiggins in the thermos cup, and then resolutely walked into the bedroom.
"no pain no gain!"
"I want to win the MVP of this game!"
Time passed quickly, and evening arrived in the blink of an eye. An hour before the game, players from both sides appeared in their respective locker rooms.
The scene that the old Cavaliers players were looking forward to did not appear. According to common sense, Irving should come to the locker room to find them. Even if something unhappy happened during the transaction, it was only with the team and them. But it doesn't matter.
Even if they only have previous friendships, they should say hello together.
However, Owen did not come.
As the leader of the team, LeBron James had nothing to say when he saw this and could only lead everyone into the arena on time.
After entering the infield, the Cavaliers players began shooting training. Here, they finally met Owen, who was belatedly arriving.
Irving still didn't have any proactive thoughts and was just practicing in the half court. LeBron didn't say anything when he saw this. He briefly exchanged a few words with Love and then took him with him to greet Irving at the half court.
"Hey Kairi, long time no see."
LeBron took the initiative to high-five Irving.
"Hey, LeBron."
Owen's face was calm, and there was almost no emotion in his words. Although he extended his hand, the action didn't look intimate at all.
LeBron knows that Irving is still angry about some things in the past, such as Irving's mistaken belief that the team once wanted to trade him for him. For such a misunderstanding, LeBron knew that it was useless to explain himself, and Irving might not be able to listen, so he simply stopped talking.
Love on the side also took the initiative to say hello to Irving. Compared to LeBron, Irving's attitude towards Love was obviously much more enthusiastic.
"Kevin, I watched the game you played against the Timberwolves! You guy... you dunked on Dwight's head in the second quarter of the game... Well done! Man!"
"It's just a ball!"
"Oh! That's different. We all know your strength. You are definitely a great contributor to the team..."
Irving did not hide his praise for Love, which made LeBron on the side somewhat embarrassed. Fortunately, he didn't care about these things. When he saw the two of them chatting, he went to say hello to the others.
After LeBron left, Irving still looked at LeBron from time to time.
Love, who was on the side, also knew his character and took the opportunity to persuade him, "Kyrie, actually there are some misunderstandings here. LeBron doesn't have any intention to support the team in trading you...it's from the outside." People are hyping..."
Irving ignored Love and directly interrupted his persuasion, "Kevin, where is that guy from China? It looks like there will be a head-on showdown between me and him today..."
