Super All-around Point Guard

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers are both strong teams that could compete for the championship last season, and both of them were very similar and lost to opponents that everyone was not optimistic about. The Rockets, who were lucky enough to defeat the Clippers last season, finally showed up this season. Despite their original strength, their current record is still hovering outside of eighth place in the Western Conference. Moreover, the team's general manager Morey fired coach McHale on the grounds that the competition in the Western Conference was too fierce and could not afford the expense, which caused some dissatisfaction among the insiders.

Both the Clippers and Cavaliers have retained their original lineups, and their good understanding makes them more threatening. Maybe next year's finals will really be these two teams.

These two teams are very important opponents of the Knicks, so Xie Chen should observe them carefully. Similarly, both teams also attach great importance to Xie Chen's arrival and want to perform well in front of Xie Chen.

After the game started, the duel between the two point guards made people crazy at first. Paul and Irving are both top point guards in the league, and they are both players who are very good at dribbling. Paul and Irving's ball control It's really difficult to distinguish between abilities. It's hard to say who is higher and who is lower. I can only say that Paul dribbles more steadily, while Irving is more coquettish.

Speaking of the current number one point guard in the league, there is no doubt that he is Xie Chen, who has won double MVPs. But if we just look at ball control ability, Xie Chen still has some gaps compared to Paul, Irving or Curry.

"I couldn't watch these two guys dribbling the ball when I played against them before. Now as a bystander, I want to learn from it." Xie Chen kept his eyes on the basketballs in their hands.

First, Kyrie Irving attacked. Paul tried to steal, and his arm had already been extended to a deep position. Irving was not in a hurry, and didn't even stop. He pushed Paul's arm with his body and continued to the right, and then made an emergency stop. , Paul fell to the ground!

Irving made a solid two-pointer.

Xie Chen also exclaimed. There are not many people in the league who can knock Paul down. Of course, there was a foul when Irving broke through, but the referee didn't call it.

This is Paul's home court, how could he endure such an insult? So next, Paul became serious, but played more casually. After grabbing a defensive rebound, Paul quickly rushed forward after getting the ball. Facing Irving, he actually let the ball pass under Irving's crotch, teasing Irving. , then, pretending to be in a layup, throwing it back casually, Griffin dunked on an alley-oop.

The opening matchup between the two was dazzling. Paul's overall view was better, but Irving's personal ability was even better. He kept confusing his opponents with breakthrough layups. He was able to beat an inside line like DeAndre Jordan. 2+1 is really amazing.

"Owen has become stronger again." Xie Chen said secretly.

Irving seemed to have a particularly strong fighting spirit today. He ran wildly across the court. Whether it was a three-pointer or a layup, whether it was a pull-up jump shot or a foul, he performed perfectly. Many people said that this was just like Xie Chen. It was no different, Irving quickly scored 50 points!

"Does this guy want to prove something in front of me?" Xie Chen couldn't help but laugh when he looked at Owen who was crazy tonight.

Due to Irving's crazy performance, James can't show anything, but he is the absolute core of the team after all, so slowly, Irving began to intentionally give the ball to James and let James play alone.

James was holding the ball on the left side. Several tentative steps failed to deceive his opponent. James directly used his body to force a breakthrough. In the air, James had a physical confrontation with DeAndre Jordan. The referee's whistle had already sounded. Xie Chen knew James' layup best. Ability, knowing that in this situation, it will be difficult for him to hit the ball again.

However, this time, it was completely beyond Xie Chen's surprise!

I saw James leaning forward after colliding with Jordan. Before landing, James threw the ball over the basket. The ball was thrown very high, so high that it even exceeded the top edge of the backboard!

"Oh my God." Xie Chen couldn't help but be surprised. James rarely used such force for layups.

Then, the basketball that soared into the sky slowly fell down and fell directly into the net!

The ball went in! James scored 2+1!

"What?" Xie Chen stood up excitedly. Regarding James' ability to shoot after a layup, Xie Chen practiced countless times, but it was difficult to find the technique to hit the shot. Unexpectedly, James hit the target with just one shot!

After James made this extremely difficult goal, he was very excited. He showed off his strong muscles and secretly said in his heart: "Xie tried so many times and failed to make the shot. I just threw it and made it, haha." , it’s really enjoyable.”

"Look, Xie stood up excitedly!"

"It's no wonder, LeBron can also make this shot. It's really weird. It seems that this shot will be among the top ten."

Xie Chen was surprised for a moment, frowning slightly. When James made the extra free throw and looked towards the audience again, Xie Chen had disappeared.

"It's strange, why did Xie leave early?" James was very puzzled.

Xie Chen went straight to the training hall to practice this incredible goal again. This time, he finally found the trick to make the shot after physical confrontation, which was to increase the arc.

Xie Chen didn't know whether this approach was scientific and feasible, but as far as he felt, shooting like this obviously had a higher hit rate, and Xie Chen could control the intensity of the shot.

Unexpectedly, watching James play a game would actually do Xie Chen a big favor.

Xie Chen vowed that one day he would achieve all these incredible goals!

When Xie Chen hit another ultra-high arc layup, there was a burst of applause at the door of the arena, and it was Kobe who came.

Kobe walked in with a smile: "Nice goal. Is this the content of your special training? It's quite interesting."

Xie Chen knew that Kobe would come. He had no games in the past two days and said that he would come here to find Xie Chen.

Xie Chen put aside training and chatted with Kobe. As a senior, Kobe still cared about Xie Chen very much: "Sometimes people should control their behavior appropriately, but I completely understand your approach. When I was young, I was more aggressive than you. Now The worst thing is that both you and Carmelo Anthony have been suspended. Anthony has been suspended for five games. You are unknown. Without you, the Knicks' record will probably decline in the short term. Your Knicks' record is already at At the middle level, although the Eastern Conference is not as competitive as the Western Conference, if you don’t return for a day, it will be unclear whether the team will enter the playoffs.”

Xie Chen also sighed and said: "Yes, I knew that Xiao Hua would take special care of me before I made the move, and I didn't hurt the fan, I just fell. The league will not ban me for a season. This I'm sure of one thing, it's just that Xiao Hua has never been clear about how many games he will ban me, which makes me very anxious now."

Kobe patted Xie Chen on the shoulder and comforted: "Then just wait patiently. Even if you can't make the playoffs this season, you will still have opportunities in the future. Unlike me, every time I go to an away game now, I think it is the last one." Playing here, my opponents also regard me as an old guy who is about to retire, and they are not willing to guard me. I hope someone will stand up and deal with me like I did with Jordan. In fact, that will arouse my passion. Fighting spirit, now, damn, I have no motivation at all to play, I have no confidence in shooting, I really feel that this state is terrible!"

Xie Chen can understand Kobe. Kobe is a very strong person and a person who refuses to admit defeat. Before, Kobe felt that ESPN's ranking of him was insulting. But now, he actually calls himself the 200th player in the league. Let a player How hard would it be for someone who even refused to accept Jordan to admit this?

Time has never spared anyone in this world!

While the two were sighing and sighing, there was also a person outside the arena whose glory had faded over time. This person was Karl Malone.

Karl Malone is dressed in casual clothes. It can be seen from his face and beard that he is indeed older than what everyone remembers at that time, but his figure is still strong and strong.

Malone has lived a low-key life since retiring. As a farm boy from Sumfield, he exceeded everyone's expectations. After retiring, he always stayed on the farm. His hometown was just a village of 200 people. In a small town, Malone usually likes hunting and fishing, driving, and riding motorcycles. He also owns his own named "Karl Malone Toyota Fleet Transportation Company". He collects various cars, motorcycles and large trucks, and finally My favorite is an 18-wheel boxcar.

Malone rarely comes to Los Angeles. In fact, he doesn't like it here, or he originally liked it, but since he gave Los Angeles first and got nothing in the only season of his 19-season career, he doesn't like it here anymore.

"Achievement is the only true joy in life." Malone looked at the sentence hanging on the wall outside the arena and smiled: "Edison is very interesting, but I think you should replace it with Martin Luther King's." Sentence 'We must accept disappointment because it is limited, but we must never lose hope because it is infinite.'"

After Malone finished speaking, he sighed and said, "I suddenly want to play basketball for a while. You should have sneakers here that I can wear, right?"

The staff member replied: "I'm very sorry, Mr. Malone, the basketball court inside has been booked."

"Oh? It's such an unfortunate coincidence. Then I'll come back tomorrow. I like it here." Karl Malone smiled, looking very peaceful, and there was no trace of how violent he was in the past.

The staff member looked very embarrassed and said: "Actually, this basketball stadium will not be open to the public in the past few days."

Malone became very curious: "This guy has been keeping it for so long? Who is it? Is he a professional basketball player?"

The staff didn't dare to hide it: "Yes, he is still the MVP and FMVP of the NBA."

Malone was shocked on the spot, MVP and FMVP! There are not many players who have won these two honors at the same time. Is it Jordan? Or Kobe? But if it is a star that Malone is familiar with, there is no need for him to call him that. Malone suddenly thought of something and smiled: "Hahaha, is it Chris Xie from the Knicks? I didn't expect that this kid came here to train after being suspended. Since We met him by chance, so I went over to say hello and teach him something as a senior."

Ma Long and Xie Chen have never met or interacted with each other, but Ma Long has watched Xie Chen's games and is also very interested in Xie Chen. Malone also watched the video of Xie Chen and Oladipo fighting, so It's really enjoyable to watch at a glance.

"Hey, young man, come out and see who's coming!" Malone walked toward the arena alone. As soon as he entered the door, he shouted loudly inside. Because Xie Chen and Kobe were sitting and chatting without the sound of playing, they could hear it very clearly.

Xie Chen looked up and saw that it was Karl Malone! He quickly turned to look at Kobe. After seeing Malone, Kobe's expression became gloomy.

"Oops, how did Karl Malone find himself here? He and Kobe are sworn enemies!" Xie Chen immediately became worried about Kobe.

Malone originally walked forward excitedly, but after taking two steps, he suddenly realized that there was not only Xie Chen inside, but also a former teammate with a close relationship, Kobe Bryant!

"Kobe is actually here too..." Malone stopped in shock, his face changed, and the two looked at each other. For a moment, it seemed that all the memories of the past came to mind again.

The first thing I remember is probably Malone setting a pick-and-roll for Kobe in the All-Star Game. Kobe directly said: "Put away your damn pick-and-roll! I'm going to have a duel with Jordan!" Malone said to George Karl, the head coach of the Western Conference All-Star Game at the time. : "I don't think I need to play this game because a young man asked me to go away."

Many netizens always say that they can't stand the arrogance of young Curry and Xie Chen, but when it comes to arrogance, who can compare to the young Kobe?

However, some people say that Kobe's original words at the time were just: "I GOT IT." The media and netizens exaggerated.

But no matter what the facts are, it is absolutely true that Kobe and Malone are at odds because of Kobe's wife. In fact, from the perspective of an outsider like Xie Chen, Kobe's wife has to bear a considerable part of the responsibility. The matter is not serious at all, but But she caused a big stir. Since then, Kobe and Malone have changed from friends to strangers. Now, it is obvious that they are a bit enemies.

Because, not long ago, Karl Malone personally challenged Kobe Bryant through the media!

"This guy won't fight with Kobe, right?" Xie Chen doesn't know Malone, he has only played one game with him. How would he know how big the conflict between the two is? But no matter what, Xie Chen couldn't let Kobe get hurt.

"Oh, isn't this the famous Mr. Karl Malone? How did you come here?" Xie Chen stepped forward to meet Karl Malone.

Ma Long smiled and shook hands with Xie Chen and said: "Nice to meet you, Chris Xie. I have been hearing about you from different people. Your performance last season was amazing. I have worked hard all my life to get something. You I got it in just the first year, I am really envious and want to see you very much, but today, it is obvious that I am not here to find you."

Malone looked at Kobe and smiled: "Kobe, my old friend, aren't you going to come over and say hello to me? I think there are some things that we should solve in a man's way!"