Chapter 1 Stumps' Little Substitute(1/2)
Staples Arena, a sports center in downtown Los Angeles, California, United States.
The most top and most sacred arena in the NBA.
Here, countless NBA superstars have left legends and touching scenes that will go down in history. For NBA superstars, being able to leave records in this arena is something worth writing about.
On February 22, 2011, the arena was filled with people.
Fan Xi sat at the end of the Lakers bench with a confused and worried look, looking up at the top of the arena, where the jersey numbers of retired Los Angeles Lakers stars and 17 championship flags were densely hung, witnessing the game.
The team’s glorious past.
Fanci is a temporary player of the Lakers. He signed a 10-day short-term contract with the Lakers 10 days ago. Because at that time, the team's guards Steve Blake and Ron Artest were injured.
, lack of manpower.
Although Fanshie is undrafted, he is known as a defensive madman in the NCAA, and the Lakers want to give him a try.
But he hasn't had a chance to play in the past nine days, and today is the tenth day.
If nothing unexpected happens, Fan Xi will leave the Lakers with his backpack.
Completely ruining his NBA dream journey.
In the NBA, players are divided into several levels. Kobe Bryant, the leader of the Lakers, and LeBron James are the face players of the league, transcending superstars. Then there are the bosses of each team, who are considered superstars. Then there are
All-stars, then elite players, starters, rotation players, bench players... and finally, temporary workers like Fansheem with 10-day short-term contracts.
If you perform well within 10 days, you can get a non-guaranteed contract.
But for Fan Xi, this seems to be an unattainable dream, because he has no performance at all.
Fan Xi lowered his head and stretched slightly, and found that there was a small iron pipe protruding from the seat in front of him, as if it was natural... He quickly stretched out his legs to put it on... and his lower body was relieved.
Beep!
Interim head coach Winter requested a timeout.
The Lakers fell behind by 7 points, with only 1 minute and 11 seconds left in the game.
Fan Xi looked up and saw that the fans around him had very frustrated and panic expressions, showing no confidence to defend the championship.
Since entering February, the Lakers have lost 6 out of 8 games. If they lose to the Warriors, a weak team in the same division, tonight, the Lakers' record will drop to sixth in the Western Conference.
It's absolutely a shame for the Lakers, who just won two consecutive championships.
The Lakers have been so unlucky recently.
Legendary head coach Phil Jackson was diagnosed with testicular cancer last month. He frequently travels to and from the hospital. As a spiritual leader, his absence has a great impact on morale.
Two minutes ago, Kobe Bryant sprained his ankle due to a defensive mistake and was helped back to the locker room by the team doctor for further examination.
Now he is pushed into a desperate situation by the Warriors.
No wonder there were sighs and sighs at the scene, and some fans even left the venue early.
Kobe's departure and low morale left them with no hope. They didn't believe that anyone else could step forward to save the team and defend the glory of Staples Arena.
Tonight is destined to be the second-year rookie's show of fame.
That little guy named Stephen Curry will undoubtedly leave his mark at Staples Center and become a shining star.
The reason why Curry broke out was because the Warriors' core guard Monta Ellis was injured at the beginning of the third quarter. At that time, everyone thought the Warriors were finished.
Unexpectedly, the cute-looking No. 30 player stood up from the Warriors bench and unleashed vicious three-point firepower. He put the Lakers into a passive position and even caused Kobe Bryant to sprain his ankle while chasing him.
Fan Xi is very familiar with Curry.
They were college classmates. They led the team to the NCAA semi-finals together and were the backcourt duo of Davidson College. Stephen Curry was known for his offense, and Fanshie was a defensive expert at that time. One offense and one defense, they swept the NCAA.
But now, Curry is high-spirited and has a bright future, but Fan Xi is still sitting on the bench?? Alas!
He sighed.
at this time.
Boom!
There was a violent sound of lightning from the top of Staples Arena, and the lighting system of the entire arena shook violently.
This caused a panic in the arena, and everyone felt that the thunder was too violent.
But in the midst of the panic, Fan Xi, who was sitting in the most inconspicuous corner of the Lakers bench, suddenly shuddered, and a strong electric current passed through his body.
At that time, the whole person fell to the ground, his expression was shocked and dumbfounded.
It turned out that the small iron pipe he was stepping on was actually connected to the lightning protection system of this arena that had witnessed countless histories. Today, when the workers were laying the floor, they didn't cover it... But Fan Xi stepped on it again.
The most important thing is that a once-in-a-century thunder struck the lightning rod on the top of the arena, triggering the entire lightning system.
The electric current formed a violent cycle in Fan Xi's body.
Immediately, Fan Xi felt a brilliant halo suddenly forming in his mind.
There was also faint lightning in the halo, and the movement of human figures.
After careful identification, they turned out to be the hazy shadows of some NBA superstars.
As his emotions fluctuated violently, an image of Reggie Miller flashed out from the halo... Then Fan Xi was stunned. He felt a secret power surrounding his entire body, all cells, all Muscles...even capillaries and hairs are involved.
His whole body was shaken up, and his whole body was filled with an unprecedented power. His interpretation of shooting reached a terrifying level.
At the same time, the aura in his mind gradually dimmed, and Fan Xi was given the consciousness that as long as the aura lit up again, he would be able to obtain certain physical attributes of the superstars who left a deep impression on this arena. Or technology.
The way the halo lights up is very simple: the mood fluctuates to the extreme, generating its own brain waves, stimulating it to light up.
Fan Xi was extremely happy.
Reggie Miller's shooting! In the future, there will be many technical or physical talents of many superstars who have left great achievements in this arena!
Developed!
Reggie Miller!
Reggie Miller is recognized as the leading shooter in NBA history. In the 1990s, he relied on his one-handed shooting to compete with Jordan, and even nailed Patrick Ewing and his New York Knicks to the pillar of shame.
Fan Xi couldn't be more surprised. The ability he lacked most before was his shooting ability.
He quickly stood up and walked towards the team's assistant coach, Old Winter. He expressed his strong desire to seize this opportunity: because after tonight, he would never have the chance again.
When Old Winter saw Fan Xi approaching, he looked at him resolutely. He was a little surprised. He had never seen such confident and energetic eyes.
Fan Xi has left a deep impression on him in the past nine days. He is the assistant coach in charge of training, so Fan Xi's efforts all fall into his eyes.
Although this Chinese boy's physical fitness is not as good as that of black players, and his offensive ability is also lacking, he is very diligent in defense, very smart, and has a high level of understanding of tactics.
So, somehow? He wanted to give this guy a chance.
Anyway? It looks like there is no chance of winning.
"Jack, come here."
He waved and called Fan Xi's English name.
This made other players raise their eyebrows and wonder why they were substituted as a substitute at this critical moment?
Steve Blake is the second point guard of the Lakers. He thought that after Kobe Bryant was injured, he should go on the court with Fisher at this time and use shooting to solve the problem, instead of replacing this one? I don’t know where?
The Chinese kid who came out has no shot at all.
"Coach Winter, I'm not questioning you. But, do you really want to replace him at this time? We still have a chance to win. There is no need to surrender!"
Steve Blake said bluntly.
His superior attitude did not take Fan Xi seriously at all.
In the past, he often bossed Fan Xi around on the training ground. Although he did not hold a big position in the Lakers, he was the harshest person to Fan Xi. He habitually refused to pass the ball to Fan Xi, and also deliberately criticized Fan Xi.
Fan Xi's style of play.
In order to maintain his fragile self-esteem.
Fan Xi didn't argue with Steve Blake before, after all, he was just a temporary worker.
But tonight, he felt confident.
He said extremely toughly to Blake: "It's better for me to play than for you to play. I know Curry, he and I were college teammates, and I will not be beaten by Curry until I raise my hands and surrender. Moreover, when it comes to shooting, you
He is no match for me at all."
Fanci said confidently, and also mocked Blake for being helpless when he was beaten by Stephen Curry.
This made Steve Blake angry. He glared at Fan Xi: "What a loud tone, you are asking for your own destruction."
Fan Xi stared at him coldly: "Whether it's self-destruction or not, just stand here and see!"
Old Winter made up his mind. He was the temporary head coach who replaced Phil Jackson. Phil Jackson went to the hospital for a physical examination in the past few days. He did not want his authority to be challenged during this period of acting as head coach: Steve Bray
K is a bit self-righteous.
so.
"Jack, come on."
Old Winter picked up the tactical board and demonstrated tactics on the tactical board.
To be continued...