When Lin stayed at the hotel, he could clearly feel that the number of fans outside the hotel was much larger than outside the hotels in the city where he had been in previous games.

As for the reason, needless to say, it is precisely because of Lin Ri.

All Phoenix fans can't wait to contact Lin Ri in advance.

It is also worth mentioning that the Phoenix Sports Station on the night of check-in also specifically reported on Lin Ri’s arrival in Phoenix to play in the top 8 of the semi-finals.

When he saw this news report, Sandeck almost cried out in joy.

Doesn't this clearly tell the fans in Phoenix: Hey, guys, the sun is here, go and see him!

The home field advantage is now completely secure!

Lin Ri also felt the enthusiasm of Phoenix fans on his way to the training arena the next day. Each one was holding his posters or jerseys, and even Suns uniforms with his name on them...each one was waving.

, and some shouted loudly: "The sun, you will come to Phoenix, right?"

Faced with such a crowded scene, Lin Ri also smiled and said when reporters asked questions before entering the training arena: "This is indeed a very welcoming city, and I like the fans here!"

These words came out of his mouth, and within half an hour, these words appeared on those basketball websites:

"I love Phoenix. Super newcomer The Sun is in love with Phoenix?"

"The Sun has a good impression of Phoenix. The Suns may become the biggest winner this summer!"

"The goodwill has been responded to, and the Suns are one step closer to the sun!"

Looking at this article after article, it seems that the draft is already here, and the only thing left for Phoenix to get the sun is David Stern's announcement...

This kind of exposure is obviously deliberate.

The purpose of this, as can be seen from this article, is to let the world know that Lin Ri has a good impression of Phoenix.

As for the people who would do this kind of thing, or the people who will ultimately benefit after these reports come out... basically there is no need to guess.

Steve Kerr!

This guy is such a cunning guy!

The sun just said that, this guy actually arranged so many reports, how shameless!

Donny Walsh was so angry that he cursed.

But in fact, he really wished that the game between the Sun Devils and the Michigan Wolverines would be played in New York. He dared to pat his chest and guarantee that if that were the case... the battle he arranged would definitely be better than Steve's.

Cole is bigger!

Hey, The Sun has never seen any big scenes, so it was deceived by Steve Kerr!

No, I have to find an opportunity to let Lin Ri know what passion for him is, and Phoenix is ​​nothing at all!

Presti was also very angry. Steve Kerr was too dishonest. Everyone wanted to get the Sun. They just wanted to grab the No. 1 pick. What kind of "citywide party" was suddenly held? How could this happen?

What does it prove? This is bullying. I'm not in Seattle right now!

"Hey, hey, Xiao Lin, Xiao Lin, Lin Ri, this way, this way!"

After experiencing the enthusiasm of Phoenix fans all the way, Lin Ri arrived at the training arena and was about to train when a familiar local accent came. Lin Ri turned around and saw that it was Zhang Weiping.

Last time Zhang Weiping came to watch a game, Lin Ri was interviewed by them after watching it, and then Yao Ming was interviewed by them, so Lin Ri recognized Zhang Weiping.

It's just that the person who came with Zhang Weiping this time was not Xu Jicheng from last time, but a young man who looked to be less than thirty.

Lin Ri actually recognized Teacher Yang Yi. Lin Ri had watched his explanations a lot in the past.

"Director Zhang, and Teacher Yang, why are you here?"

Lin Ri ran towards them and asked in surprise.

Lin Ri was not very surprised when they came for an interview. This was not the first time. What surprised him was why they came today, when the competition only started in two days!

Ordinarily, even if it’s a pre-game interview, it shouldn’t be so early, right?

"Xiao Lin." Zhang Weiping said with a strong voice, "That's right. When we come this time, we want to tell you first that the game you will play against the Michigan Wolverines two days later will be broadcast in China.

What I mean is that I hope you can perform well. There are still high expectations for you in China, so don’t be nervous!"

"..."

I'm not so nervous!

You came to me and told me this, how can I not be nervous?

Lin Ri suddenly felt pressure.

Zhang Weiping didn't seem to feel that Lin Ri was silent, and was still talking to himself: "Xiao Lin, it's not easy to get this opportunity. If you perform well on this stage and play wonderfully,

Performance may be able to expand the influence of the NCAA in the country in the future. At that time, some other good prospects from China will be attracted to play here. That will be a good thing to promote the progress of Chinese basketball! So, Xiaolin, play well, the most important thing is

Yeah, don’t be nervous, haha!”

After Zhang Weiping finished speaking, he reached out and patted Lin Ri's arm.

"..."

Why is it related to something good that promotes the progress of Chinese basketball?

Aren’t I just playing an 8-in-4 game?

Lin Rize was completely stressed out.

"Okay, keep practicing, let's go, don't be nervous!" Seeing Lin Ri's expression becoming serious, Zhang Weiping felt that he had said his words well, so he left with satisfaction.

Lin Ri looked at the two of them leaving. He really wanted to walk up and kick each of them. You should leave quickly!

Before you came, I was fine!

Yes!

Are the Michigan Wolverines?

Don't be embarrassed, I have to do "disablement" for you!

Looking at this posture, it is obvious that after a friendly exchange with the coach Zhang Weiping, even though the game has not yet started, "Irritable Lin Ri" is already on the line.

It was a game that I had to win, but now I have another reason to win!

…

Two days passed quickly, and the day of the 8-4 game between the Sun Devils and the Michigan Wolverines finally arrived. Phoenix fans, who had been excited for two days, arrived at the University of Phoenix Stadium early, waiting to see it in person.

See Lin Ri’s incredible physical fitness.

This guy is known as a combination of Dennis Rodman and Amare Stoudemire!

Amare Stoudemire and the others are so familiar!

To describe it simply in one sentence, he is a violent power forward, a beast that abuses the frame!

Since Lin Ri claims to be a combination of him and Dennis Rodman, how awesome is his physical fitness!

Although they have already experienced that guy's dunking ability on the video, let alone it, it is not just a boast, he does have that kind of talent.

But watching it on the video is different from the experience in person. You can feel the beast-like atmosphere even more in person!

The seats of 50,000 to 60,000 people in the stadium were almost full in less than 40 minutes. All the fans couldn't wait to shout the name of the sun in unison and appreciate his dunk.

This is what has happened before every Sun Devils game since March Madness. Naturally, they hope to have this kind of interaction with Lin Ri like those fans!

Just kidding, fans of other teams have already interacted with Lin Ri. As fans of the home team, can they not interact with Lin Ri?

Well, yes, they have consciously become fans of Lin Ri's home team.

"Huh? Steve Nash, and Amare, are they here too today?"

"Steve Kerr brought them here, right? Come on, I have a vague feeling that they are here to declare their sovereignty?"

"Hahaha, how will The Sun greet these future teammates later? I'm really curious!"

Phoenix fans who came to the home court early today also received an unexpected surprise-three people they were very familiar with sat in the audience: Steve Nash, Amar'e Stoudemire and Stevie

Fkohl.

The general manager of the Suns, along with the two absolute core players from the past four years, are all here. This is obviously Steve Kerr's preparation to win over Lin Ri.

He didn't plan to have any communication with Lin Ri today. This was not in compliance with the official NCAA regulations, but just by his presence on the sidelines, he was able to say everything he wanted to say.

That's why he chose such a conspicuous position and brought Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire. He just wanted Lin Ri to know how strong his desire was for him, and he also wanted the entire league.

Everyone knows that the sun has been booked by him!

"the sun!"

"the sun!"

"the sun!"

The fans' discussion about Steve Kerr and the three guys stopped immediately when a chorus of "the sun" chants came from the auditorium next to the players' tunnel. One or two of them turned towards the players' tunnel.

After looking over, one by one spontaneously joined the shouting camp.

Lin Ri only had time to go from the tunnel to the bench, and the cheers from the audience were already deafening.

"Wow, Amare, this newcomer is really... amazing!" Steve Nash was so frightened by the scene in front of him that his eyelids trembled. He had already heard the name "The Sun" from Steve Kerr.
To be continued...