rpbooks Chapter 407 Extraordinary
Chapter 407 Extraordinary
Chapter 407 Extraordinary
Gordon Hayward was selected by the Jazz with the ninth overall pick in the 2010 draft. After Deron Williams left the team, he gradually grew into the mainstay of the team.But the Jazz never treated him well.
In 2014, the Jazz let Gordon Hayward, who was a restricted free agent, test the free agent market and listen to offers from other teams. In the end, the Hornets offered a four-year contract worth $4 million. In 6296, he had player options. The Jazz choose to match.It's not out of respect, it's not wanting to give a max salary.
This season is the second year of Gordon Hayward's new contract, and the team has gotten along well with him, without any signs of discord.But the Jazz never regarded him as a cornerstone player, and still laid the groundwork for his future departure.
The inside core of the Jazz is Rudy Gobert. He is an inside player from France. He was selected by the Nuggets with the 2013th pick in the first round in 27 and was traded to the Jazz.His jersey number is the No. 27 that represents the draft.
Rudy Gobert's father's name was Rudy Bugarel, and his mother's name was Cornie Gobert, and he took his mother's surname.This is because Bugarel did not stay with his mother for long and left, an incident that Gobert still cannot let go of.
Gobert is 216 centimeters tall and weighs 111 kilograms. He seems to be just a thin center, but before Walter Tavares entered the election in 2014, he was the double champion of NBA history in wingspan and in-situ reach.It is precisely because of his super long wingspan that he has a strong defensive ability and earned the nickname "Tower of Suffocation".
Rudy Gobert and Gordon Hayward are undoubtedly the core inside and outside of the Jazz, but since they only played under Quinn Schneider for more than one season, although the running-in was enough, they were short of breath after all. The brutal West made the playoffs.
Both ESPN and TNT have chosen to televise the game across the United States.
The Jazz has confirmed that they can only rank tenth in the Western Conference, and they don't care much about the outcome of this game. Therefore, it is rare for Quinn Schneider to not strictly demand the players, let them enjoy tonight's game, and end this long season.
The NBA's schedule is very tight, and long-term games will cause players to feel fatigued, and tonight's game represents the end of a season.Those who made it to the playoffs should start preparing for the playoffs, while those who didn't make it should start preparing for the national team or start preparing to rest their bodies to make adjustments for the next season.
Tonight's game is more in line with Hollywood's definition. Since it has nothing to do with the record, the players on both sides are not very prepared.Of course, there are still exceptions, and that is Xu Tian, who is extremely persistent in winning.
Xu Tian came to the Staples Center with his earphones on and emptied all his thoughts, thinking that this was an ordinary regular season.
The atmosphere of tribute can be created by the media and fans, and he just wants to play a good game and give back to the fans with the most authentic performance.
George thought of this in advance, and when Xu Tian came to the locker room of the home team, he took the initiative to communicate with him and asked him to pass the ball as much as possible, so as not to kill the suspense of the game too early.
Xu Tian directly refused.He never cheats the game, unless he is sitting off the court, as long as he is on the court, he will definitely do his best.
There are already many fans at the Staples Center, and the pre-game activities have begun, and the lively noise can be heard in the locker room from time to time.
Xu Tian quickly changed his equipment and began to do warm-up activities to prepare for tonight's game.
Kobe heard the conversation between the two just now from George, admired Xu Tian's approach, and said to George: "Paul, you should learn from Xu, he knows exactly what he is here for, and has always had a firm will Goal. He can make such progress, and it is inseparable from the determination in his heart."
George understands that Kobe appreciates players who are full of desire for victory. Originally, he just wanted Xu Tian to pass the ball to Kobe, but he did not expect to learn a lesson, so he simply let it be.Anyway, there are still playoffs to play, so there is no need to stick to such things that do not touch the principle.
The time before the game was spent in a tight rhythm.
When Xu Tian walked out of the locker room, he immediately saw a much larger number of reporters beside the player tunnel than usual.Even a player like him who doesn't care about the media can feel the attention of the outside world on this game.But he was not bothered by these, and trotted through the player tunnel and walked into the extremely lively stadium.
As far as the eye can see, most of the stadiums are full of fans wearing No. 8 and No. 24, and various slogans and signs of gratitude or tribute emerge in endlessly.Xu Tian felt an extraordinary force that directly penetrated into his heart, which made him feel extremely shocked.
The fans at the scene burst into cheers immediately when they saw Xu Tian enter the field.The fans' emotions have been fully mobilized, and the cheers are extremely loud.
Xu Tian didn't pay much attention to it, received the basketball directly from the caddy, and started shooting to warm up according to his usual habits, completely staying out of the matter.
Kobe accepted the prolonged and enthusiastic cheers, waved with red eyes, and then started shooting warm-ups as well.
It is not the first time for Jazz players to play at the Staples Center. They feel a completely different atmosphere than usual, and immediately associate with their previous feelings.
There are many NBA stars, but Kobe is basically the only one who can make players feel the atmosphere of a superstar coming to play away games in recent years.Not only is he popular among fans, but even the players love him very much.
The game is the job of the players, and naturally it is the top priority. The Jazz players did not come directly to pay tribute, but focused on their respective preparations.
Quinn Schneider admired Kobe's professional attitude and diligence, conveyed information to his teammates in advance, minimized physical confrontation, and improved the enjoyment of the game.It's a nationally televised game, and they need grown-up beauty.
Gordon Hayward admires Kobe very much, so he is naturally happy to accept such an arrangement.During the shooting warm-up session, I was still observing the signs prepared by the fans on the sidelines, with various things about Kobe written on them.
Rudy Gobert is French. He is not very familiar with the tradition of the NBA. In addition, almost all of his shots are near the penalty area, and he basically does not need to warm up for shooting. Therefore, he stretches with the help of the trainer, and his eyes are also on the On the sign held by the fans at the scene.
The big screen above the stadium began to show Kobe's experience over the years, and at the beginning, it was naturally the picture of David Stern announcing that Kobe was selected by the Hornets.Immediately afterwards, Kobe stood next to Jerry West, holding the Lakers No. 8 jersey in his hand and a big smile on his face.
Kobe heard the sound of background music, and unconsciously looked at the big screen above the stadium. Seeing his youthful smile, he was a little lost in a trance.At that time, his Lakers career was just beginning, and now, his career has come to an end.
(End of this chapter)