Super All-around Point Guard

The Lakers in the SHOWTIME era won five championships in nine years. "Magic" Johnson, "Sky Hook" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and "Cobra" Worthy performed countless mesmerizing performances for fans in the 1980s. It is a pleasing performance. Until now, as long as the Lakers play well together at the Staples Center, there will definitely be fans in the audience holding up SHOWTIME signs. This is an encouragement and a commemoration.

Thirty years ago, the Lakers signed Magic Johnson with the No. 1 pick, and the Lakers' great changes began. In the first season, Magic injected his gorgeous genes into the team and reached the Finals that season. And won the championship. However, the Lakers SHOWTIME officially opened in full, starting from the 1982-1983 season. In the summer of 1982, the Lakers received the No. 1 pick from the Cavaliers. They chose James, Michael Jordan's school brother in North Carolina. Worthy, since then, Lakers SHOWTIME has also entered its heyday!

Magic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Worthy, last season's Lakers coach Byron Scott, Kurt Rambis, and Klay Thompson's father Michael Thompson, they dedicated SHOWTIME to the Lakers dynasty!

SHOWTIME represents gorgeous offense, exquisite coordination, and dazzling scoring methods. To achieve these, it is very important to have a particularly outstanding point guard. Magic Johnson was previously considered undisputed. The number one point guard in NBA history, but now that Xie Chen has emerged, and after winning two championships in two years, Magic Johnson’s title of number one point guard has long been taken away by Xie Chen, as the successor to the number one point guard. , people absolutely believe that Xie Chen can do what the magician did before.

Rookie Ingram looks like he is frightened. Will the SHOWTIME era begin next season? Is there any mistake? It’s just my first year here and I have to accept such a big challenge! It's like forcing a child to run before he can walk...

The SHOWTIME era of the Lakers is a bit far away from Ingram, who was only 19 years old. He was not born at that time, but he also knew something about that dynasty, and he was really excited when he thought about it.

Xie Chen said: "Not just you, I will let all Lakers players practice long passes throughout the court. Whether it is Luol Deng or Mozgov, I need you to have this ability."

Ingram nodded: "I know the reason. Your extreme speed has been exposed in the Olympics, so there is no need to hide it in the NBA. As long as there is a fast break opportunity next season, you will immediately run to the frontcourt like lightning." , our people who get the rebound just need to pass the ball to you for the first time and let you finish the score."

Xie Chen smiled and said: "Yes, the fastest scoring and the simplest offensive method are actually a kind of SHOWTIME performance, aren't they?"

Ingram smiled, and the wonderful scene of completing the attack in two or three seconds already appeared in his mind, and said: "Don't worry, I will practice hard and I won't take your back!"

A few days later, T.NT also had a big news.

The male host said: "Good evening everyone, the new season is coming soon. Today we will discuss some situations that may happen in the new season, but before listening to these guys' nonsense, we would like to solemnly welcome my New partner, Katie, the wife of last season’s NBA Finals MVP Chris Xie.”

The camera focused on Katie, who was dignified, elegant and still beautiful, and the scene suddenly became lively, with bursts of cheers.

Charles Barkley first couldn't help but said: "Katie, you should have come here a long time ago. What's the point of chatting with Stephen A's guys on ESPN? They will only exaggerate some facts, they don't understand football at all! Welcome to T. NT!”

O'Neal looked at the male host and smiled: "Old man, we finally don't have to face you all day long. Katie is the most beautiful one in my opinion among all the wives of NBA players, except of course my wife."

Katie also smiled and greeted everyone. Her previous career was as a host, and now she plans to return to her old profession after her pregnancy. It just so happens that the headquarters of T.NT company is in Los Angeles, and these guys, this show, Xie Chen Both I and Katie think it's pretty good, so Katie will occasionally come here to guest host a few times, but won't be there all the time. When the children are older, maybe Katie will have more work.

Charles Barkley first asked Katie: "Before the topic begins, I must first pay tribute to your man. He is so talented. He went from a championship team to the bottom team in the Western Conference to succeed Kobe Bryant." Ryant, this is not something that ordinary people dare to do. The current trend in the league is for superstars to team up, but Xie is different. He is a real man. In addition, Xie also attended our OpenCourt last year. We talked a lot. I really want to Do you know what he thinks of us, especially Shaq, who provoked Xie? He must have said a lot of bad things about us, hahaha."

The last time Xie Chen came to T.NT to argue with these old guys, it almost turned into a bragging contest. You brag about yourself, and I brag about myself. You brag about how awesome you were in the past, and I brag about how clueless I am now. Anyway, they are not at the same peak as each other, and they cannot compete openly and openly, so they can brag as much as they want. People like O'Neal Barkley feel that with Xie Chen's pride, they must scold these hometown guys in private for bragging.

O'Neal also laughed and said: "Hahaha, I told him last time that if we met the Lakers in the OK era and the Heat couldn't win the championship, he would definitely be very disdainful of me, right, Katie?"

Katie's answer surprised everyone: "Actually, he respects you seniors very much, and he also knows very well about your achievements in the past. For a while, I was very interested in the NBA in the past, and he would He would tell me about your era, even down to a specific detail during the game, as if he had personally experienced that era, so I feel that if you are really great, he will definitely understand. Also, Shaq, I think you must be surprised, Xie once told me that you were really incomprehensible during the OK period, and he may not have a chance to beat you."

O'Neal and Barkley were both stunned. At first, they thought that Katie, as his wife, was deliberately saying good things for Xie Chen to build up her character. However, it was obvious that Katie was telling the truth and it was true.

O'Neill was flattered. He didn't expect Xie Chen to think so highly of him! O'Neal immediately slapped the chair and said: "Thank you, you will be my brother from now on, and no one of you is allowed to criticize him again!"

Everyone burst into laughter, and soon everyone started to get down to business.

Charles Barkley first said: "As for next season, let me start by predicting the championship. Katie, no offense, I know Xie's goal for next season is also the championship, but I think next season's championship The championship has been booked by the Golden State Warriors. Yes, the championship will be the Golden State Warriors. Durant's joining has brought this team to an unimaginable level. Some people may be worried that after Durant joins the Warriors , the Warriors may not become stronger, and may play worse. I want to tell you one thing, even if Durant is taken down, the current Golden State Warriors are still the most competitive team to win the championship. Durant is the team that will win the championship soon. Plug and play, he is very suitable for this team, and Curry and Thompson don't care who is the boss at all, there will be no problems between them. In fact, the Warriors have always lacked such a player who has no solution for scoring, Stephen Curry , Klay Thompson, they may hit some difficult goals, but in fact they are not playing with physical talent. Durant is different. He has physical talent, which ensures that the Warriors will not lose like last season. Thanks."

Barkley paused and continued: "Los Angeles Lakers, I predict they can enter the playoffs under the leadership of Xie. Xie is a very amazing guy. Last season he brought the New York Knicks, who were at the bottom of the league, into the playoffs." In the playoffs, although Xie will not have a star helper like Carmelo Anthony next season, I firmly believe that with his personal ability, he can still bring the Lakers into the playoffs, but that's it. The West is different from the East. Xie was able to break through the playoffs in the Eastern Conference last season, but it is simply impossible to break through in the Western Conference next season. I don’t think they even have a chance to meet the Golden State Warriors. Of course, if they meet in the first round, that’s it. They are unlucky. Brandon Ingram is this year's No. 2 pick, and we are generally optimistic about his prospects. However, for a young player like him to really succeed, it will take three to five years. We can't count on him this year. Thank you for your help. The newly signed Mozgov, Luol Deng, and Jefferson can only be said to be more practical."

"The Spurs have Pau Gasol, and they are still a force that cannot be ignored in the Western Conference. But with the Warriors' lineup that can be called BT, I don't think the possibility of survival is very high. The Clippers are still a strong team, but they will still be like in the past. That’s not something we dare to expect. After the Thunder lost Kevin Durant, the liberated Russell Westbrook will become a ferocious monster. Don’t be surprised if he averages a triple-double of 30+ per game next season. I think the regular season MVP next season will be between Xie Chen and Westbrook. No matter how good the Warriors record is, Curry and Durant will also split the votes. In the East, LeBron James only needs to be with the Cavaliers. One day, the Cavaliers were my favorite Eastern Conference champions. Yes, after Xie left, the New York Knicks had former MVP Derrick Rose, guard Brandon Jennings, Noah and Courtney. Lee, plus Carmelo Anthony and Porzingis before him, you can't help but say wow, the New York Knicks will still be a strong team in the East after Xie leaves, and yes, they will continue to be The Cavaliers are their biggest rival in the East, but I don’t expect them to do anything good in their first season.”

Barkley said a lot. In the past two months, large and small transactions have basically changed the situation of the entire league, but he still believes that the Warriors and Cavaliers will meet in the finals. By then, Curry and Durant will fight against LeBron James. Brown James' gorgeous scene must be the most exciting showdown in history. Barkley even believed that after the Warriors eliminated the Lakers this season, Xie Chen should team up with James to fight the Warriors.

Of course Katie would be upset when she heard someone was talking down the Lakers.

O'Neal said the same thing when he came up: "No offense, Katie, I also think the championship next season will be the Golden State Warriors."

Katie immediately looked like she was about to leave, and said angrily: "Why don't you think highly of Xie? He has led the team to win the championship for two consecutive years. Hasn't this proven himself?"

O'Neal quickly asked Katie to return to his seat and said with a smile: "No, no, he has completely proved his strength. If KD hadn't chosen to join the Warriors, then even if Xie led the Lakers alone, I would have supported him. But, you know, the Warriors are too strong, and unless you tell us all of Xie’s hidden abilities right now, we won’t choose to support the Lakers.”

"Yes, unless you tell us what tricks he has yet to show." Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith also followed suit.

It turns out that these guys deliberately wanted Katie to reveal Xie Chen’s secret. Of course Katie wouldn’t be fooled: “Sorry, I’m just the host and not responsible for discussing these topics.”

O'Neal couldn't hold it anymore. He was so curious about Xie Chen. O'Neal even knelt down on the spot and begged: "Please tell me. We can't wait to know. Many people are questioning it." His difficult layup ability, he can actually achieve the level of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, right? He has been hiding his strength, right?"

Xie Chen did tell Katie that Xie Chen had the best layup ability and could do any difficult moves. However, since Xie Chen did not choose to be exposed, Katie could not let it out. Katie looked confused: "I don't know, don't ask me. Maybe I can tell you the answer in private, but on the show, sorry, I can't tell you."

When Katie said this, several people became more sure that Xie Chen still had hidden abilities. They looked at each other, wondering how terrifying Xie Chen would be in the next season!

O'Neal and Kenny Smith have different views on next season than Barkley. For example, Kenny Smith does not think that Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant are three guys who have no shot restrictions on the court. They will blend together very well. Indeed, the personalities of Curry and Thompson are a good match for Durant, but on the court, there will definitely be problems between the three. Fortunately, the Warriors have a very good coach. He thinks During the regular season of this season, the Warriors will not be as invincible as last season, but in the playoffs, they will show their terrifying strength.

Zhou Qi and Jeremy Lin, who returned to New York to join the Nets, are also generally negative. It seems that Xie Chen's success has not made these guys give up their contempt for yellow people.

After recording the show, Katie came home in the evening and wanted to talk to Xie Chen about what happened on the show. Xie Chen saw that his wife was angry, and without waiting for her to speak, he directly attacked her lips...