rpbooks Chapter 204 Returning to Toyota
Chapter 204 Returning to Toyota
Chapter 204 Returning to Toyota
Whether the fans are willing to admit it or not, since Kobe and Wade have declined, James Harden has taken over the banner of the first shooting guard.Although Harden has been hacked for this title, he is indeed the first shooting guard.
Harden is 196 cm tall and weighs 100 kg. He has top-level upper body strength and top-level foul-making ability. He is the absolute core of the current Rockets.
When Harden appeared in the player channel wearing over-ear headphones, media reporters flocked to get an answer that was enough to detonate the traffic immediately.
Harden has a high emotional intelligence and is unwilling to offend others. His tepid answer disappointed the reporters.
Xu Tian finished the preseason game at the Toyota Center Arena and is very familiar with this stadium, but now things are different, and he has become the core of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Although Kobe is no longer at his peak, his popularity is still unparalleled. As soon as he got off the team bus, he was surrounded by reporters waiting there, asking him his opinion on this much-watched game.
Taking advantage of the reporter's attention on Kobe, Xu Tian followed the caddy into the Toyota Center Arena and embarked on a familiar and unfamiliar road.
Dwight Howard was not happy when he walked into the player tunnel, and he tried his best to give Kobe and Xu Tian some color.
D'Angelo Russell wore a black peaked cap on his head, tried to avoid the media camera, and quickly walked into the home locker room.
Russell has averaged 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game so far this season. Although his performance has improved recently, he cannot instantly increase his average per game.
Patrick Beverly didn't have much contact with Xu Tian, and the two were players at the same position competing for playing time, so they were generally not friendly.But he would not be troubled by Xu Tian, and walked through the player tunnel with a calm expression, and walked into the dead locker room.
"Hey! Guys!" Beverly was dissatisfied with the atmosphere in the locker room. "Now we are going to punish the traitors. We should be fighting high instead of being silent."
The status of Capela's team is not high. Sitting in front of the locker, observing the expressions of the team's starters, to see if anyone wants to blame him.
Xu Tian is now a person in the center of the news, and the fact that Capella accepted the banquet last night has been exposed, so he is somewhat worried.
Harden is an optimist, and Howard also tends to play happy basketball. Neither of them mentioned Capela, and other players naturally did not mention it.
Ariza took the initiative to break the recurring silence in the locker room, asking, "Who is defending against traitors in this game?"
"Of course it's me, I'm a famous trash dog." Beverly is proud of the nickname Trash Dog.
"Okay, then I will try my best to help you."
Howard said: "You defend him closely, you can make a breakthrough, but you can't make a shot. Once he breaks through, I will help defend in time."
After Harden left Kardashian, he was in a brave state, but his relationship with Howard has not changed, and it is still seemingly incompatible.Therefore, I neither participate in the discussion, nor do I want to spend more energy on the defensive end.
The arrival of Bickerstaff caused the players to terminate the discussion.
Bickerstaff's coaching level is at the bottom of the league, but the win is that he has a good relationship with the players, but he can also maintain the unity of the team.
Beverley is currently suppressing D'Angelo Russell, serving as the Rockets' starting point guard, and asked Bickerstaff: "Coach, what defensive tactics will be used in this game?"
"Teaming!" Bickerstaff studied for a long time and came to this conclusion.
Ariza asked: "Xu's passing ability is very good, double-teaming him, isn't it giving the Lakers a chance?"
"I've done some research. The Lakers have scored very high points in the Big Three in these few games, which shows that their inside scoring ability is insufficient. As long as Tyson Chandler and Josh Smith are restricted, it is difficult to rely on the Big Three alone. Win the game." Bickerstaff said his conclusion.
Harden has a very high basketball IQ. He only heard Bickerstaff say it once, and he thought of a way to crack the Lakers in his heart. He asked, "How about we foul Xu and get him off the court early?"
Bickerstaff didn't expect this, his eyes lit up, and he said, "That's a good idea. James, this matter is on you."
Making fouls is Harden's ability to eat, and he is still very sure of dealing with Xu Tian.
Kobe realized Harden's excellence early on, and said to Xu Tian: "Xu, the referee's scale is not good for you. Be careful of James Harden and don't get fouled by him."
Xu Tian nodded and remained silent.
Kobe remembered the night when he scored 81 points, and he didn't say a word, asking: "Xu, do you still want to break the scoring record?"
Xu Tian shook his head.
George took the initiative to answer and said: "Whether you break the scoring record or not, this game must be won. It is a reward for Darrell Morey's unique vision."
"It's natural." Kobe's desire to win this game is no less than playing in the playoffs.
Nick Young put on the Angel Wings sneakers and said with a smile: "Xu, if you can't figure it out, there's me, Swaggy P!"
Nick Young's words amused many people in the locker room.
Xu Tian remained silent.
Tyson Chandler patted Xu Tian on the shoulder and said, "It's common to be traded by the team. Don't be bothered by what happened in the past. Just treat it as an ordinary regular season."
Scott heard what Tyson Chandler had to say, and he said, "Tyson has a point. It's always tough playing against your old team, and I've been through that mentality too, but that's the NBA and you have to get used to it." .”
Xu Tian nodded slightly, then closed his eyes, took a deep breath to adjust his mentality.
George believed in Xu Tian's ability to adjust and did not give any lectures. He patted Xu Tian on the shoulder and said, "Trust me, this game will definitely be won!"
Feeling the concern of his teammates, Xu Tian suddenly didn't know what to say, so he simply kept silent.
TJ Warren, Nance Jr., and Clarkson are all rookies, and they are far behind Xu Tian, and they have never established the friendship of their peers.And when the big bosses of the team spoke, they didn't dare to interrupt, they just listened quietly.
Xu Tian really wanted to speak, but felt his mouth was dry. He walked to the water dispenser with the paper cup and drank two cups of water in a short while before feeling unusually relaxed.
McGrady accepted the invitation of ESPN to serve as the live commentary guest of this game.When he stepped into the familiar yet unfamiliar Toyota Center Arena, he was feeling a little fatter.
Tonight's attendance at the Toyota Center was 98 percent, a rarity during the regular season.In addition to the grievances between the team and Xu Tian, Kobe's arrival is also a very important reason.
The fans at the scene prepared all kinds of items about Xu Tianhei's history, ready to let the culprit who messed up the Rockets feel the anger from Houston fans.
(End of this chapter)