Tang Shuai was silent for a while.? [(( [＜

He fully understood the implication of Kupchek's second question. Although he didn't say it directly, the team's transaction should have been discussed. Now he asked him that he wanted to decide the direction of the transaction. After all, small ball tactics and non-small ball tactics require two completely different lineups, and the trading plan must be very different.

"Fast offense and defense conversion is a trend in basketball. I think this is correct, but this does not mean that you must follow the small ball tactics route. There is no second Drummond Green in the league, and the Warriors also lost the championship last year." Tang Shuai didn't say it very directly, but the meaning was expressed very clearly.

"Okay, I already know what you think." Kupchek said, turning his head and looking at it, "Your dunk today is very exciting. Jim and I discussed it and decided to post a large poster of yours outside the stadium..."

Having got the answer I wanted, Kupchek then talked about other things.

Although Tang Shuai didn't quite understand Kupchek's entire intention, he could feel that the trade deadline in a few days would definitely be a bloody storm for the Lakers.

After returning to the hotel, Tang Shuai did not go out to party with Paul and the others like the last time, but went to bed early and restored his energy to prepare for the next day's game.

This is his second All-Star Game. Last time, he relied on a single consumption package and finally got good data of 20 points and 5 assists. Whether as a rookie or a fan vote, his performance is worthy enough.

But this time it is different. Although there are domestic fans, this time he is a real All-Star vote king, surpassing James and Curry. If he wants to block the leisurely mouths of commentators and media, he must show enough performance.

With his current strength, MVP in the All-Star Game is definitely something to consider.

Time passed, and the next day came, and Tang Shuai went to the stadium two hours in advance.

When he arrived at the stadium, he met several old acquaintances, Zhang Weiping, who seemed to be the front reporter of the All-Star. The two old acquaintances met and chatted for more than ten minutes, which was worthy of the Weiping Bryant hook bag he was wearing.

There is also Ismail Smith. Although he does not have an All-Star program, he also came to join in the fun because he played for a season with the Pelicans.

Looking back on his performance last season, Tang Shuai originally wanted to try to recruit, but after knowing that he was doing well with the Pistons, he gave up this idea.

He also met Taylor Swift. He hadn't seen him for a long time. She actually agreed to be the opening guest of this All-Star Game. It's really surprising. You should know that her current income is two or three times more than James, and she is definitely the number one star.

I haven't seen Swift for a long time. Tang Shuai originally wanted to have a good chat, but she was too busy and she had to give up for the time being on such an occasion.

Not long after, players from the east and west came to the scene one after another. Tang Shuai arrived early and saw them coming, everyone who knew him went over to say hello.

Although I only played in the NBA for one season, I met a lot after a while of greeting.

After the players arrived, they all warmed up, and Tang Shuai also joined in with the ball.

However, Westbrook may have felt a little uncomfortable with his sneakers, so he fiddled with them for a few times, and then asked the staff to help him go to the locker room to get spare shoes.

At this moment, a sharp-eyed reporter quickly rushed over.

"Hello, Russell, I'm a reporter for the New Orleans, I'm..." What the reporter wants is that he is thick-skinned. When the female reporter comes up, his expression will be lying on her unless you beat her away.

In fact, Westbrook was very cold in the face of the media. There were rumors that after a Thunder game, a group of reporters were waiting for him to take a shower for an interview. As a result, he came out and left without saying a word.

This female reporter must also know about this. She dares to go up now. It seems that she is also a very heartless person.

Sure enough, Westbrook frowned and turned to look at the staff around him.

"Ms., sorry, unless the player himself wants, all interviews before the game will not be allowed." The staff quickly blocked the female reporter.

"Russell, just a few questions, just a few questions, please." The female reporter looked at Westbrook pleaded.

Westbrook felt soft and he nodded in the end.

The female reporter's face was excited and immediately squatted down, regardless of whether the spring light would suddenly appear on her chest. The photographer behind her quickly squatted down and started shooting.

"Russell, this is your 6th time participating in the All-Star. Compared to the past, does this time feel special?" The female reporter asked directly without wasting a second.

"Well, being selected as an All-Star is an honor, and this year it is even more so. I think this is a recognition and encouragement from the team for my performance." Westbrook's answer was very official.

"Well, last year and the previous year, you won the MVP in the All-Star Game for the rest of the year. Are you planning to create a history of three consecutive AVPs this year?" the female reporter continued.

MVP is the highest affirmation of players. The regular season MVP, the finals FMVP, and the All-Star Game AmVP are all extremely valuable. In the history of the three consecutive FMVP, only Jordan and Shark O'Neal, and only Bird and Russell have done the three consecutive MVPs, but no one has completed the three consecutive MVPs. Westbrook 2o15 and 2o16 All-Star Games have won the amVP again. With the competitive state he has shown this year, he is very likely to become the creator of this history.

"Well, it would be a good thing if history could be created." Westbrook was very honest.

This kind of honesty also made the female reporter smile.

At this time, the staff had already brought Westbrook's spare sneakers.

When the female reporter saw that Westbrook was about to change his shoes, he hurriedly said: "The last question is, before this All-Star Game, Tang is undoubtedly the best player. Will he become your biggest challenge in completing the three consecutive AVMP?"

After hearing the reporter's question, Westbrook's smile slowly closed and said seriously: "I don't like your way of asking questions. If Don and I are opponents, I will definitely spare no effort, but we are teammates, and we will work hard to win the game, so your problem itself is a problem."

"but……"

"Sorry." Westbrook stood up directly with the spare sneakers.

The female reporter also stood up and wanted to ask questions, but was soon blocked by the staff.

Westbrook walked to the bench next door and sat down, then changed into his own sneakers.

The female reporter had no choice but to give up.

At this time, the players were almost warming up, and Tang Shuai was about to come over and rest. He didn't hear the one in front, but he heard what Westbrook said in the end.

Why does Westbrook seem to have changed his attitude towards him?

Before, the two teams met a lot in the game, and even played in the playoffs, Mars hit the Earth, and they were drooling after the game. Including what he said at the last press conference, he could clearly feel this change in attitude.

I don't know if this means anything else.

As the game got closer and closer, Tang Shuai saw that Zhang Weiping and Yu Jia had already sat on the commentary stage. It seemed that it would not take long to start.

Sure enough, within a few minutes, a staff member on the scene came over and reminded them that they could go back to the locker room.

This was a relatively long waiting process. When they arrived at the locker room, they started chatting here and there.

Although Green had a big mouth, he was really a talkative person in the locker room. The atmosphere in the locker room was quite good.

However, at this time, Shuai Tang also noticed Westbrook sitting in the corner with a little quiet. He turned to look in Durant's direction, and found that he was smiling and chatting with Green, Thompson and Curry there.

He couldn't help but feel a little emotional in his heart.

It is said that after Durant chose to go to the Warriors, Westbrook has not talked to him yet. The two of them have changed from friends who can talk about everything to familiar strangers, which is really sad.

During the period when they were in the locker room, fans outside the court had been put into the stadium by 66, and the scene was quickly stuffed.

"I said the undressed woman from New Orleans is really good. I'll take you after the game..."

Green was talking there, and a staff member came in and reminded them that they could go out and prepare.

Durant patted Green, then stood up, and the players walked out of the locker room one after another.

The group quickly lined up in the player channel.

The fans were cheering like heat from outside. Swift had already started singing before the game. The ethereal singing voices entered the aisle, which immediately attracted another discussion among the players.

At this time, Tang Shuai felt an invisible embarrassment around him.

The order of players queues is in the order of appearances, and he ranks third to the end.

In front of him is Westbrook, and behind him is Durant.

The chat was very exciting. Even James from the east next to him was chatting with Wade, but he was quiet and weird. Tang Shuai really wanted to look back at the expression on Durant's face, but he felt it was not suitable.

It really feels like an ant on a hot pan.

Fortunately, not long after, the performance outside was almost done, and we began to introduce players from both sides.

The players from the east and west will be introduced to them soon.

"This is his 6th All-Star Game, he is a two-time All-Star Game MVP, Russell Westbrook!"

DJ outside the field shouted Westbrook's name. Tang Shuai saw that his shoulders were obviously sagging, as if he was relieved, and then reached out and walked out of the field.

A deafening cheer sounded outside.

After Westbrook, Irving also appeared.

Wait until the sound outside falls.
Chapter completed!