Even in a basketball uniform, Xie Qianyu still showed his true qualities as a superstar. The song "Gangnam Style" finally had his god-level performance at Staples.
After today, perhaps there will be many more people in the United States who know "horse dancing" and know Xie Qianyu.
After the two songs were sung, the intermission time was almost over, and the lights returned to normal game conditions.
The first half lasted for more than one quarter, and the midfield was full of singing and dancing. It was really exhausting for Xie Qianyu.
Perhaps considering his physical condition, head coach Johnson also put him on the bench very considerately.
Amid everyone's banter and the charades of a few comedians, another section flew by quickly.
The fourth quarter has begun, and the situation on the "Western Stars" team is still not improving, and is currently ten points behind 35-45.
As if sensing the familiar desire to win, "Magic" Johnson glanced in Xie Qianyu's direction, and the two people's eyes intertwined.
"I will win and show you." Xie Qianyu gave Xian Enjing a firm look, then took off his training jacket and stood up.
When he reached the coach's seat at the top, Johnson had already stood up and waited for a long time.
Xie Qianyu looked at him with burning eyes: "I want to win."
"For that girl?"
"Magician" glanced in Xian Enjing's direction and asked.
Xie Qianyu shrugged helplessly. He didn't know why his blood was so hot tonight: "Maybe~"
"I don't want to lose, and I don't want to lose ugly." Johnson, who is already in his sixties, smiled, showing his white teeth.
At this time, the field had just entered the dead ball stage, and the head coaches of both sides applied to the referee for substitutions at the same time.
Justin Bieber and "Kardashian Family" brother Rob Kardashian were both substituted, while Xie Qianyu and Sven Cash came on together.
Now the "Western Celebrities Team" only has Xie Qianyu, a player with no professional experience, on the field. Likewise, he is also the shortest one.
The "Eastern Celebrity Team" is still the same mixed lineup of actors, singers, and even politicians. While everyone is still making a fuss, no one knows that one man has become serious.
After the players from both sides came on the field, it was the "Western Stars" who had the ball. Sven Cash, who was replaced at the same time, sent the ball to Xie Qianyu and ran towards the frontcourt.
Although Xie Qianyu, the shortest player, was moved to the No. 1 position (point guard) due to Justin Bieber's dismissal, his desire to attack was stronger than when he played the No. 2 position (shooting guard) in the first half.
Jumping and dribbling the ball to the frontcourt, Xie Qianyu did not rush to attack, but observed the positioning situation on the court:
Swin Cash and Tamika Gatkins, two old friends from the WNBA, were chatting with their hands on their hips. Rick Fox and Nick Cannon, two playboys, were pushing each other in front of the audience. Funny, Jalen Rose stuck the old and short Mitch Richmond behind him...
Seeing that the opponent was in a completely unsteady defensive state, Xie Qianyu no longer hesitated, increased his power and rushed into the penalty area from the weak side that was almost empty! !
"Bang!"
The basket made a crisp sound, and the offense was completed in less than ten seconds.
Among them, Xie Qianyu went from three points to the basket and dunked in less than three seconds.
"Oh My Go....! He can actually dunk?!" ESPN's famous "mouth" Barkley passionately explained, his face full of disbelief.
Jimmy Kimmel, the "General Manager of the Western Conference Celebrities" on the sidelines, knelt on the ground with his head in his hands and fulfilled his mission as a comedian competently.
"Magic" Earvin Johnson was also so frightened that he shrank his head back slightly. This was not a forced dunk, but a real two-handed slam dunk that took off from the left side of the reasonable collision zone at a 45° angle.
After dunking, Xie Qianyu happily ran back to his own half along the sidelines, pointing at Chris Paul who missed yesterday's empty basket to show his ridicule.
Everyone present laughed out loud when they saw this, except Paul, who had a dark face.
After switching offense and defense, the "Eastern Celebrity Team" still had a loose attack, and the iron rebound was easily collected by Xie Qianyu.
Xie Qianyu, who got the rebound, did not rush to launch a counterattack, but handed the ball to Swin Cash and ran slowly towards the frontcourt.
After Swin Cash dribbled the ball past half-court, he saw Xie Qianyu outside the three-point line at a 45° angle on the right side and slowed down the pace of the attack.
The two looked at each other and started running in unison: Xie Qianyu slowly reached the top arc, and Swain passed the ball to the boy who felt good about him in time, and then pushed the defensive player inside.
Crotch, adjust the step point, bend the knees, pull up...a gap that cannot be more obvious!
Take action, press your wrist!
"Uh-huh!"
A beautiful shooting movement, a beautiful arc, and the basketball lived up to expectations with a crisp and sweet sound entering the net.
"I know it! I know it!!"
Justin Bieber on the bench pumped his fist excitedly, looking like he had expected it. He was the only one who had watched Xie Qianyu's shooting training, and he was the only one who knew that man's terrifying accuracy.
The ten-point difference was half recovered by Xie Qianyu almost single-handedly in less than a minute.
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Then running back to defend, the "Eastern Celebrities" looked obviously nervous with only 5 points left, and WNBA player Tamika Gatkins organized the offense.
Precise pass!
After all, Rick Fox is old and has worked in an industry that men envy for a few more years, leaving a big gap for Chris Mullin who was defending in front of him.
"Hey!"
This is a good shot opportunity, and Mullin has also been a good three-point shooter in his career.
Too bad...that was when he was playing...
Chris Mullin, who is almost 60 years old, still missed the shot and failed to make the three-pointer as he wished.
Jalen Rose had just retired four years ago and still had some gas in the tank. He jumped slightly and put the rebound in his arms.
The ball was handed over to Xie Qianyu not far away. I don't know when, this handsome young man with an oriental face has become their core on the court.
Going to the frontcourt again to prepare for the attack, Xie Qianyu's defense will definitely not be so lax this time:
Nick Cannon took the initiative to step forward, stood a step away from Xie Qianyu and stretched out his right hand. He kept shaking his arm to cover his eyes, making a very serious but funny-looking defensive move.
Xie Qianyu did not force a breakthrough, but patted AC Green's head at the basket.
If Pippen or Gatkins stood in front of Xie Qianyu, they would understand what this action meant. Unfortunately, it was Nick Cannon now. Even if he understood what this action meant, he would have no time to react...
"boom!"
Seeing Xie Qianyu dribbling to the left, Canon hurriedly moved to his right, but before he could take two steps... he fell to the ground as if his head had hit a wall...
The fans at the scene burst into laughter. AC Green is also old, but for him who has worked hard all his life to do dirty work, it is too easy to create a perfect pick-and-roll for Xie Qianyu.
With the help of this pious veteran's solid pick-and-roll, Xie Qianyu sent the ball from his right hand to his left hand with a simple crotch move, easily reaching the free throw line.
But obviously, the "Eastern Celebrity Team" has no idea of letting him score easily again.
Chris Mullin brought it up, and Xie Qianyu, who was already tall enough, stood in front of the basket.
Xie Qianyu, who maintained a suspended dribble with his left hand and slowly lowered his center of gravity, was still observing Mullin's defensive position.
The ball was gradually pulled to the extreme left end, and Xie Qianyu raised his center of gravity again.
It’s time to shoot! ?
This is the only thought in Mullin's mind.
Suddenly, at the same moment when the veteran jumped forward slightly, a simple change of direction in front of his body passed him completely.
Backhand worship!
The sudden performance of his non-dominant hand caused Chris Mullin, a left-handed player with extremely rich game experience, to be shaken by Xie Qianyu.
"Pah, swish!"
Facing Temika Gatkins who came in for defense, Xie Qianyu, who had glided a short distance in the air, scored the ball with a light backhand.
42:45, chasing 7 points in a row!
Seeing that the score difference was only 3 points, the head coach of the "Eastern Celebrity Team" Bill Walton couldn't help but look around, hoping to find some way to save the game.
In desperation, he called the only timeout in the second half.
A minute later, everyone saw his response:
Nick Cannon was replaced and replaced by "the strongest second-hand player in history" Scott Pippen.
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The method is very simple, but can it be effective?
"Uh-huh!"
The answer is yes. The effect of Pippen's coming up was immediate. When he served in the frontcourt, he received a pass from Gatkins, then ran over the thin Fox into the mid-range, and simply shot the ball.
The score difference returned to 5 points. At this time, the audience's enthusiasm had completely focused on this originally not very fierce game, and the "Eastern Celebrity Team" did not relax its defense against Xie Qianyu.
Seeing Pippen taking the initiative to interfere with the ball, Xie Qianyu did not support him, but obediently moved the ball and ran towards the frontcourt.
It was another hand-to-hand passing scene. Xie Qianyu, who was standing at the top arc, stopped the ball and waited for AC Green to come up and screen him.
This time he was facing Pippen's defense. He was not as easy to fool as Nick Cannon. Watching Xie Qianyu's right hand pass the ball from his crotch to his left hand, he was sure that he was going to break through from the center on his right.
Go around the pick-and-roll from behind Green and block his breakthrough route!
Pippen chose a conservative and effective defensive strategy, but...
After planning and then moving, with another simple pendulum dribble, Xie Qianyu cut from the 45° angle on the strong side to the right angle point of the free throw line.
Blast the ball hard! Land your left and right feet forward and backward, step sideways!
Pippen knew he had been fooled and tried his best to defend, but the distance between him and Xie Qianyu's shot from behind...
He just wanted to say: So far, so close...
"Uh-huh!"
A mid-range shot from the elbow area after a side step, hit accurately!
"Oh! In your face (diffraction)!!"
Not only Barkley in the commentary box was excited, Paul and other NBA stars sitting on the sidelines also applauded the goal: "Did you see it! That was my move! My move! As expected of my good homie!"
"Come on!" Wade, who was sitting next to Paul, pushed him dissatisfied, "I can obviously use your moves, they're mine!"
While the stars were fighting for the ball like a group of children, the "Eastern Celebrity Team" on the field was really anxious, serving the ball quickly and trying to score as soon as possible.
No one wants an easy victory to slip away in vain!
"Snapped!"
Pippen ran upfield and waited for the fast break, something he's done his entire career.
Gatkins conveniently passed the ball to the rapper Carmon on the side, and then...
No one noticed why Xie Qianyu didn't return to defense this time. He was hiding in the blind spot of the two people's vision and suddenly jumped out and cut the ball, and then went to the basket for a simple layup.
"Well......"
The superstars who were noisy on the sidelines suddenly fell silent and looked at Chris Paul with strange eyes.
After a long time, Wade slowly said: "This is indeed your trick, I admit..."
Please tell me, this is an entertainment challenge...right...?
If there is a fan standing here ten years from now, he will definitely exclaim: "Alvarado, you are an idiot!"
But now, everyone feels that this is more like what Kobe... or Paul... would do.
Under Xie Qianyu's "sneak attack" without respecting martial ethics, the score difference was only one point.
At this time, no one was interested in watching or playing football. Everyone was waiting for Xie Qianyu's wonderful performance.
Pippen naturally saw that the boy really wanted to win. He had been retired for five or six years and no longer had such a strong competitive spirit, so he cooperated and paddled on the court.
The "Eastern Celebrity Team" once again failed to attack, and Xie Qianyu quickly advanced with that one-point difference.
"Scalpel-like pass! Yu X found Cash!"
After a simple offensive organization, Xie Qianyu passed the ball through the gap to Sven Cash in the far bottom corner, and she did not waste this opportunity as she had been lying in wait for a long time.
He raised the knife and dropped it, three points down!
49:47!
Another crucial go-ahead three-pointer from Xie Qianyu.
The "Western Stars", which was lagging behind for almost half a game, achieved a great reversal in less than five minutes after Xie Qianyu came on the court! And this was their first lead since the second half.
There was not much time left in the game. Xie Qianyu once again excited the audience with a beautiful folding dunk. Then he handed over the ball and the two sides easily ran out the time.
At 53:50, the game finally ended with the victory of the "Western Celebrity Team".
Under Xie Qianyu's instigation, the second half of the game made the fans enjoy watching it, and it was completely NBA-level.
After the game, whether it was from the game data or the audience's SMS voting, Xie Qianyu crushed the originally popular Justin Bieber and deservedly won the MVP of the event.
When the staff put the medal symbolizing the MVP on Xie Qianyu, everyone on and off the court applauded, including the proud NBA players who also heartily congratulated him.
Unlike Justin Bieber who won the MVP by voting with 8 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds, Xie Qianyu's wonderful statistics of 14 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals + winning performance not only won the title of MVP, but also won them respect.
After the group photo was taken, everyone voluntarily stepped away, leaving the venue for Xie Qianyu to express their thoughts.
"It was a wonderful game, I mean.... I'm very happy to see my teammates working together to win. I also want to give applause and respect to our opponents, our big family today Together we created unforgettable memories.”
"What I want to say is that this medal not only belongs to me, it also belongs to every player, every spectator, and every staff member who contributed to this game today. Of course, I have to take him first today. Go home hahahaha. OK, thank you everyone!"
The total duration of the competition was less than an hour, so Xie Qianyu naturally would not make any long speech. After concluding his simple speech with an "American humor", he walked to the sidelines with his medal.
The speech was over, but the focus of the cameras and the audience's eyes was not over yet. Everyone was watching the man walk to the sidelines.
Xian Enjing stood there, waiting for the victorious man to fulfill his promise, watching him walk towards her step by step.
"This is for you, do you like it?"
Seeing Xie Qianyu hanging the silver medal around the neck of the Asian girl in black, the fans started to boo, and there were endless laughter and whistles.
"Thank you for your hard work. You must be tired."
The girl lowered her head shyly in front of everyone. She was not used to the unique enthusiasm of Americans, but she still took the initiative to take a step forward and let Xie Qianyu hold her in his arms.
"For you, I am willing..."
