The 2001 dunk contest seemed much mediocre compared to the fight between two half-immortals in 2000.

The most impressive dunk in this dunk contest was actually a failed dunk.

Baron Davis, the first generation bearded man, saw that Ang Lee's dunks last season were so creative, so he also prepared to develop in a creative direction.

Last year, Li Ang played the character Sun Wukong from traditional Chinese mythology. This year, Davis played the character from traditional Chinese mythology - the sewer mythical beast Ninja Turtles!

So, Baron Davis put the headband over his eyes and did a blindfolded windmill trick.

In this way, he became the first man in the history of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and most likely the last man to dunk three times in the Slam Dunk Contest.

This wave is not a loss, because many years later, people will not remember who was the winner of the 2001 Dunk Contest.

But people definitely remember the famous scene of Baron Davis dunking without touching his eyes while blindfolded.

It is directly famous in history.

After the dunk contest ended, fans were all talking about a failed dunk.

This shows how boring this dunk contest is.

Dunk king Desmond Mason is great, really great.

But compared to last year's demigods, they are nothing to mention.

Overall, this year's All-Stars are far less exciting than last year's.

In the previous rookie competition, because Li Ang had to play in the main game, he paddled the whole game and didn't last too long at all.

As for the dunk contest, there is no rematch between Li Ang and Carter.

For two consecutive days, the excitement of the All-Star Game failed to meet fans' expectations.

Therefore, everyone has pinned their hopes on the All-Star Game tomorrow night.

But in the TNT program, Kenny Smith gave the fans a vaccination:

"I think it's better not to have too high expectations. After all, the strength gap between the East and the West this year is really big. I doubt whether tomorrow's All-Star game will be exciting."

Kenny Smith did not intend to criticize the Eastern Stars, but the strength gap between the two sides was too large. This has become a consensus.

You know, this is still an era where the inside is king. The All-Star Game is not the kind of warm-up competition where players from both sides take turns shooting three-pointers.

Under the background that the inside is king, the Western Conference has assembled star inside players such as Duncan, Webber, Garnett, Roaring God, Malone, McDyess and Divac.

In comparison, the Eastern Conference is not very good in the paint, and Mourning also withdrew from the All-Star Game due to injuries, which made matters worse.

In the entire Eastern Conference, there are only two interior players, Uncle Mu and Li Ang.

Well, as we all know, one of the four major shooting guards is an inside player.

The gap inside is so huge that no one believes the Eastern Conference can win.

In last season's Western Conference finals, O'Neal was defeated by the Blazers' luxurious forward line.

In this year's All-Star Game, the Western Conference's forward line is several times more luxurious than that of the Trail Blazers.

Unless Li Ang attacks one on five without the ball, the Eastern Conference will win first.

The few expectations fans have for the Eastern Conference are that Leon and Carter can dunk more baskets tomorrow, and Iverson can do more fancy dribbling.

As for victory? Few people had any expectations.

"Humph, it's full of nonsense." AI looked at the TV and smiled disdainfully.

"Don't be angry. After the game tomorrow night, we will find out soon whether we are a joke or not."

After Li Ang finished speaking, he was about to get up and leave to go back to his room.

At this time, AI stopped Li Ang.

"You have been chasing me so hard recently, do you really want to pull me down?" AI refers to the regular season rankings.

The Raptors' three-game winning streak in March doubled the pressure on the top-ranked 76ers.

Although AI was standing on the opposite side of Li Ang at this time, he still smiled, as if a peerless master had finally found someone who could bring him some fun.

"You want to win, but we don't want to win?

When playing basketball, why don't you aim for the first place?" Li Ang answered straightforwardly without pretending to be stupid.

"How can anyone be a serious person if he doesn't rush to be the first?"

"Despicable! Hahahahaha!" AI and Li Ang laughed at the same time.

"I respect you Li very much, but to be honest, I will not give up my first position.

And, you know, if we maintain the top two positions and enter the playoffs, if everything goes well for us, then we will most likely meet in the Eastern Conference finals. Have you ever thought about this scene?"

AI regained its serious expression and continued chatting with Li Ang.

"We'll wait until we reach the Eastern Conference Finals first, but if we really meet... Vince and I will definitely beat you."

"Who can't just say it? Let's play something practical. If you win, I will give you a Bentley. If I win, you will give me a big G."

If one of us fails to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, the one who fails to advance will be counted as a loser. If neither of us enters, the bet will be void. How about it, do you dare to play?"

"How do you know there is still space in my garage? Then I would like to thank you first. No more chatting, go back to rest, and go to bed early tonight."

Li Ang waved his hand and left AI's room.

Watching Li Ang close the door, AI couldn't help but lick its lips.

So far in this year's regular season, the 76ers and Raptors have met three times.

However, except for the time when AI scored 51 points in a single game, the 76ers lost all of them.

Although the 76ers are currently first in the Eastern Conference, their record against the Raptors is actually at a disadvantage.

On the one hand, the Raptors are a strong enemy. But on the other hand, the AI ​​is eager to face off against the Raptors in the playoffs.

He enjoys fighting against strong men.

Therefore, AI is looking forward to the second half of the season and playoffs.

If we talk about the Eastern Conference last year, the Knicks, Heat and Pacers were still equally divided among the established teams.

So starting from 2001, times are about to change!

However, before competing with Li Ang for dominance in the east, they had to cooperate once.

Tomorrow night, what is at stake is the face of the entire East!

The next night, the MCI Center in Washington was packed.

The All-Star Game is just like the Spring Festival Gala.

It's boring to scold him every year, but I can't help but want to take a look at him every year.

In the locker room before the game started, Iverson and Leon looked serious.

On the west side, Cauliflower Head and Husky are also making serious preparations.

Like previous All-Stars, there will be a very grand All-Star introduction ceremony before the game starts.

Last year, Li Ang could only stand aside and watch the Five Tigers make their debut amid the admiration of thousands of people.

But this year, he has become one of the people admired by thousands of people.

Just the appearance of this all-star...

It’s far different from what I imagined!

When the on-site announcer shouted, "Now we invite the Eastern Conference All-Stars," fireworks were set off on the makeshift stage, creating a grand display.

The five people looked at each other and smiled, then stepped onto the stage together.

In Li Ang's imagination, the five people should have walked onto the stage with a strong sense of oppression, making everyone in the Western Team want to find a place to pee.

As a result, the moment Iverson, Carter, McGrady and Uncle Mu came on the court, they all danced very silly dances!

Only Li Ang was watching them silently, and he often looked out of place because he was not cool enough.

no......

Why do you guys make such a handsome appearance look like this? Damn it!

There's no problem with dancing, but you can't always dance in the direction of Curry in the future.

The domineering and majestic appearance in his imagination turned into a gathering of funny people. Li Ang's good wish for his first All-Star game was shattered just like that.

"Although this is almost a must-lose game, it can be seen that the Eastern team's mentality is still very good!"

Kenny Smith smiled and shrugged. Yes, the All-Star Game is just for fun. No one cares whether you lose or not.

The two teams are in their respective positions. To be honest, just looking at the lineup on paper, the Western Conference is really much stronger.

Duncan, Weber, Husky, Cauliflower Snake, Jibu Gong.

Three great gods also bring two pets, which is simply luxurious.

In the Eastern Conference, after Tracy McGrady was selected to replace Hill, this All-Star lineup was ridiculed as "a slightly stronger Raptors team."

After all, three of the five played for the Raptors last season.
To be continued...