Chapter 124: The Four Lakers Superstars Appear in the Same Frame! Show of Shooting Talent
Hornets interview room.
"Paul, you have become stronger than last season. Do you have the confidence to lead the team to win the game tonight?"
A reporter asked.
"Of course! I will definitely beat the Lakers and avenge the defeat at the end of last regular season."
Paul said in a low voice, some painful memories rolling in his mind.
It is true that I have become stronger now, but I can never get back the game I once wanted to win.
Therefore, future competitions will be even more important!
He wants to prove himself, even though he lost the first place in the Western Conference and the regular season MVP in the crucial battle last season.
But in the future he will take back all these honors and records.
"How do you see the Lakers' young player Jiang Chen's performance in the new season?"
A reporter asked.
"It makes sense. This is the strength that Jiang Chen should show."
"In fact, Jiang Chen and I are old rivals. We once played against each other in the Olympics. I saw him perform like a god in the final and beat the Dream Team."
"That was definitely the greatest solo performance I've ever seen."
"I knew at the time that this guy would definitely create a storm in the NBA, but I didn't expect that the storm would come so quickly and so fiercely."
When Paul mentioned Jiang Chen, his face was full of shock and he couldn't help but praise him.
"Do you think the team can limit Jiang Chen's performance in this game?"
A reporter asked.
"It's difficult to be honest, but we'll try our best! Let's see what happens in the game."
Paul shrugged and said, his tone became serious.
He also knew that if he wanted to win the game, he had to limit Jiang Chen's performance...
Complete pre-match interviews.
Players from both teams walked through the long player tunnel and began warm-up training on the court.
"Jiang, follow me."
Kobe walked up to Jiang Chen and said.
The two walked towards the front row of the audience seats together.
When passing by Scarlett and Elizabeth, Jiang Chen and Scarlett looked at each other and secretly marveled at Scarlett's beauty.
The reputation of America's number one sexiest beauty is indeed well-deserved. Although her cleavage is far inferior to Tang Yaqing's, her overall proportions are more coordinated and can be called perfect.
Scarlett didn't know why her heart was beating faster, and she seemed to smell the faint scent of hormones.
"Two seniors, long time no see!"
Kobe excitedly hugged and shook hands with Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
"It's been a long time since we last met. Congratulations on getting another championship ring!"
Johnson said with a smile.
"This must be the young Chinese player! I heard that his performance is outstanding! I came to see if his performance can conquer me."
"Skyhook" Jabbar said lightly.
"Haha, I hope your big teeth won't fall out, or you'll have to get dentures to eat when you get old."
Jiang Chen smiled and said.
"..."
"I hope you're not a boastful player."
Jabbar frowned and said, not paying attention to Jiang Chen's teasing.
The four of them stood together and chatted.
The photographers at the scene took a lot of photos of the four people. This shot is really precious!
The presence of several legendary Lakers stars, along with the potential star Jiang Chen, gives this shot a subtle flavor of heritage.
classic.
This shot is so classic.
It must be preserved well.
The big screen at the scene also promptly focused the camera on the four people, instantly triggering cheers from the audience.
beep!
The referee blew the whistle.
Warm-up is over.
The starting players of both teams came on the court.
The Lakers still have their regular starters.
The Hornets' starting lineup is:
Center: Armstrong;
Power forward: David West;
Small forward: Peterson;
Shooting guard: Rasual Butler;
Point guard: Chris Paul.
The two sides jumped the ball, and Bynum easily shot the basketball out.
After Fisher received the basketball, he passed it directly to Jiang Chen, who had already moved to the 45-degree three-point line on the left.
The Hornets were clearly well prepared and played defense in time, not giving Jiang Chen an open three-point shot.
But after Jiang Chen looked at the defender in front of him, he started dribbling without any hesitation, and after a series of fake moves, he suddenly stepped back to move himself away from the three-point line, and then shot a three-pointer from a very long distance.
The basketball drew a high arc.
Swish.
Hollow into the net.
Suddenly, the whole audience cheered.
Jiang Chen also raised the corners of his mouth with confidence, raised his hands high and made an OK gesture.
Will it be useful to see through the quick cooperation between me and Fisher?
Too naive.
I can still shoot this three-pointer despite the defense, so why do I need an open position?
"WooooW! Jiang Chen's signature long three-pointer."
"The game just started and he gave the Hornets a head start!"
"It's obvious that Hornets coach Scott analyzed the Lakers and Nuggets games and specifically told the players to return to defense quickly, but this defensive intensity had no effect on Jiang Chen."
Live commentator Reggie Miller said excitedly.
Ever since he commented on Game 7 of the finals last season, he has completely become a staunch supporter of Jiang Chen.
Moreover, he is very proud of Jiang Chen.
Because he knew very well that Jiang Chen would promote the three-point shooting technique!
Unlike in his era, it was completely ignored.
"And the summary of the past few games, when Jiang Chen scores the first three-pointer, it will be a series of at least three..."
Another commentator, Smith, had not yet finished his words.
Jiang Chen on the court had already completed a steal and quickly launched a fast break counterattack. After dribbling across half court, he stopped suddenly near the logo and shot a three-pointer.
Swish!
Once again, the ball went into the net.
"This...is exactly the same as the opening of the game against the Nuggets!"
"Jiang Chen is really fierce. He performs so well at the beginning of every game. I don't know how he maintains his shooting touch."
Smith said in astonishment.
"Jiang Chen doesn't need to maintain his touch, or look for it! He gives me the feeling that he can shoot the basketball at any time. I prefer to call this robot-like shooting stability 'talent'!"
"Since it is a talent, it represents uniqueness! Therefore, no player in the entire NBA can imitate Jiang Chen's shooting, and no player can shoot long-range three-pointers as easily as Jiang Chen."
Reggie Miller said, expressing his own summary of the point of view.
Smith stopped talking. This kind of "shooting talent" is just like basketball IQ, invisible and intangible, mysterious.
But the shooting ability that Jiang Chen has shown now can only be described as talent.
The competition was extremely intense.
In less than 4 minutes, Jiang Chen scored 11 points in a row, creating an 11:3 climax and directly stopping the Hornets.
Johnson on the sidelines had a smile on his face. Knowing Jiang Chen's strength, he showed off to this old friend and said proudly:
"Hey man, what did you think of Jiang Chen's opening performance?"