With Cousins' return, the Thunder seemed even more invincible, and panic once again spread throughout the league.

Then, many league managements were affected.

In addition, in the middle of the season, the period before and after the All-Star Game is a period of high incidence of player transactions. For example, Cousins ​​was traded around this time.

As a result, many true and false rumors left fans stunned.

It’s chaos, it’s all chaos!

Then, among them, a piece of news about the Grizzlies attracted the attention of Everbright fans.

According to famous reporters, the Grizzlies are listening to trade offers for the team's core internal and external players - Gasol and Conley for the first time.

Clearly, Memphis (Grizzlies) has reached a crossroads!

Although there is no exact transaction information, it is obvious that this is a signal of rebuilding.

Many fans on the Internet lamented that an era was over.

Especially many Memphians were so frustrated that they wanted to cry.

For a long time, it was Gasol and Conley, two unpretentious leaders, who saved Memphis basketball.

Memphis is called the "City of Grinding" by fans. In the hearts of fans, Gasol and Conley are the dark and hard owners of this "City of Grinding"!

Although the Grizzlies they supported continuously had wins and losses, it was really the golden era of the Grizzlies, and it will always remind Memphis and even the entire basketball world that tough defense is very important in basketball and many fields.

Nowadays, how can they not be sad that this 'City of Grinding' is about to change its owner?

People within the Thunder team are also filled with emotion. The essence of the NBA is really business!

You must know that Gasol and Conley have really done too much for this city, but the Grizzlies management still made the decision to trade them.

Zhou Si felt that they did not need to be so pessimistic at all.

Because he remembered that Gasol was traded away and won the championship.

Compared to staying in Memphis and suffering with the team, going to a new city to compete for a championship may not be such a bad thing.

Apart from Gasol and Conley, the most popular thing on the rumor market is thick eyebrows.

This season, although the leader of the air-cutting group has a low presence on the court, his presence in the media is overwhelming.

Taking advantage of the experience of Pickled Pepper’s designated next home, Nongmei also played this trick.

He was really fed up with the endless cuts in New Orleans, and what Nongmei couldn't bear was the rumor that the management was letting him continue to perform badly in order to compete for the No. 1 pick.

With the growth of several seasons, thick eyebrows gradually reached their peak.

If it had been before, he might have been patient enough to continue waiting, but because of Zhou Si's presence and the Lakers hinting that Zhou Si would go to Los Angeles to build a super team this summer, Big Eyebrows couldn't bear it anymore.

No matter what the future is, I want it now!

Every day, whenever I have free time, I read news about Zhou Si.

Although he is very confident in his own strength, Nongmei knows very well that Zhou Si is already a player of another level, so why don't you hug this thigh?

I don’t see anyone. How happy is Durant these days?

…

Coincidentally, the Thunder visited the Pelicans on January 24th.

Before the game, thick eyebrows not only hugged Zhou Si enthusiastically, but also winked with Zhou Si.

Zhou Si couldn't help but feel a little strange. He had clearly looked in the mirror before leaving the dressing room. There shouldn't be anything on his face, right?

The game is not very intense. Now, except for the Suns, who are one level behind and have been beaten, and the Grizzlies, who have surrendered, the Pelicans are the only team in the Western Conference that has little fighting spirit.

Zhou Si finally scored 34 points, 16 rebounds and 17 assists to lead the team to victory.

By the way, Cousins ​​also played a season-high 32 minutes in this game and efficiently scored a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds on 10-of-12 shots.

Cousins ​​is increasingly adapting to the Thunder's rhythm.

Although the Thunder are still finding the balance between 'feeding Cousins ​​in the low post' and 'playing a fast pace', they are no longer able to stop them.

After the game, Cousins, who was replaced early by coach Donovan, also complained about the coach in front of reporters.

"I feel great and not tired at all.

Actually, I was a little angry when Mr. Donovan replaced me in the fourth quarter today, but I knew it was part of the game plan.

But I’m just a little unhappy.”

After the game, Durant shared this interview with Zhou Si, who was a little dumbfounded.

Cousins ​​must have forgotten that when he was replaced today, he already had five fouls, and one technical foul he got for angrily yelling at the referee.

Coach Donovan is protecting him and giving him dignity, okay?

This naughty kid.

On this day, in addition to defeating the Pelicans and extending the winning streak to 7 consecutive games, there was another big event.

NBA officially announced the All-Star starters list!

The fans’ annual feast is about to take place!

On the Eastern side, the specific starting lineup is Rose, Westbrook, Antetokounmpo, James, and Kawhi.

Among them, Rose, the top vote-getter in the Eastern Conference, is the captain.

In the East, with Rose's explosion and the Bulls' surge, firmly ranking first in the East, Rose's popularity has once again exploded.

As for Westbrook, his explosive performance has made Nets fans forget a little about the pain of Zhou Si's departure. Also, there really aren't many Eastern Conference defenders who can play.

As for Antetokounmpo, he has risen strongly this season and led the Bucks to rise, and his popularity has skyrocketed, second only to Rose and James.

Xiaoka's words are a little bit inspired by James, and more of them are based on his strength.

Now in the Cavaliers, he and James square the world.

In the West, the specific starting lineup is Curry, Harden, Zhou Si, Durant, and Jokic.

Among them, All-Star voting king Zhou Si is the captain.

Curry and Harden's votes are very close. Both of them are only slightly higher than Lillard, who is ranked third. There is still some time before the All-Stars. The unhappy cousin is probably going to kill everyone again.

Although Durant was criticized by many fans, he got a lot of votes from Zhou Mi because he let himself go, and his popularity is very stable.

As for Jokic, he relied on players and media to squeeze into the starting lineup.

As the only center in the All-Stars, he is also very proud.

Then, TNT also announced the number of votes cast by Zhou Si: 7,211,809 votes.

This is almost double the 4.9 million votes of second-place Ross!

Zhou Si’s popularity is so terrifying!

Then, TNT also emphasized that this is the sixth consecutive year that Zhou Si has been elected as the All-Star vote winner!

Zhou Si also surpassed Kobe in one fell swoop to become the all-star voting leader in NBA history.

Popularity, strength, Zhou Si doesn't have to choose, he wants them all!

Then the specific votes for the All-Star ballot were also announced.

Regardless of whether it is fans, players or media votes, Zhou Si is absolutely number one.

No matter how much they hate Zhou Si, no one has any doubts about Zhou Si's strength!

Then, as soon as the NBA officially announced it, the mayor of Oklahoma City's congratulations came.

"Congratulations to Zhou Si and Kevin Durant, everyone in OKC is proud of you!

No. 1 in the NBA!"
Chapter completed!