Chapter 15 first release?

Finally it was 7:30, and Don Cheney came in and said, "Hey, guys, let's announce the starting lineup now."

"The starting lineup has been announced." Xia Song said hurriedly.

“Othella Harrington, Kurt Thomas, Latrell Sprewell, Alan Houston, Howard Eisley.”

Tom Thibodeau said at this time: "Substitutes, get ready, it's time to warm up."

"Hurry up, let's go out and warm up. This is your first time performing, so don't be nervous." Xia Song said hurriedly.

"it is good."

He Zhongqiu stood up and wanted to take off his training suit, but Xia Song stopped him and said, "No, you only take it off during the game. The temperature outside is not as high as in the locker room. You have to wear it during warm-up. Don't let your body cool down. You have to be ready for the game."

At this time, everyone else was walking out, and he hurried to follow.

Xia Song was worried that He Zhongqiu would encounter racial discrimination, so he shouted from behind, "Zhongqiu, this is your home court, so that shouldn't happen. But it's possible that some people who discriminate against Chinese people will target you, so if there are fans who criticize you after you come out, forget it, you won't understand.

If someone does something humiliating to you, like giving you the middle finger, spitting, throwing things, just ignore them. If you argue with them, you will be fined, a lot of money.”

"What if I fight with them? For example, just slap them lightly, something that won't hurt?" He Zhongqiu said in surprise.

"Then you can go back to your country directly." Xia Song said unhappily.

"Don't worry, we martial artists have the strongest control and we win people over with our virtue. I won't be angry with the fans." He Zhongqiu vowed.

"Remember, you can argue with the opposing players, but you can't quarrel with the fans." Xia Song reminded again.

"Don't worry, Brother Xia, I'm the most obedient person. Even if I fight with the opposing players, I won't quarrel with the fans." He Zhongqiu assured.

"..."

Xia Song's scalp tingled. Did I tell you to fight with the opposing players? I meant to argue, to argue, not to fight.

After walking through the long corridor to the player tunnel and seeing the densely packed stadium outside, the buzzing noise, the deafening music, and the oncoming heat wave, He Zhongqiu suddenly became excited and ran out with his teammates.

"Mid-Autumn Festival."

Two Chinese reporters were squeezed among a group of media reporters. When they saw He Zhongqiu, they quickly waved their hands and shouted loudly.

Only these two are left of the reporters who had interviewed He Zhongqiu before, the others have all returned to Houston.

After all, Yao Ming was the No. 1 draft pick and China's top center. Although He Zhongqiu used to be a martial arts actor, he is not popular in China at all. His biggest role was the fourth male lead, which was not very attractive.

"Hello."

He Zhongqiu waved and shouted quickly.

"Look, the fourth center from China, He? He for what? His name is more difficult to pronounce than Yao's." Barkley complained in TNT's live studio.

Kenny Smith chuckled and said, "Charles, we can make a bet on this fourth center from China."

"Damn it, I'm not going to fall for your trick."

Barkley, who had just kissed a donkey's ass a month ago, blurted out.

"Haha, why not? You know, he is an amateur player. I heard that he made as many as ten turnovers in a 20-minute team training match." Smith laughed.

"No, I've given up gambling. Please don't tempt me again, okay?"

Barkley refused again quite firmly and asked, "Kenny, do you think he has a chance to play tonight?"

Smith said: "Look at the performance of other centers. Their five position is all supported by Kurt Thomas, and the other two are just making up the numbers. I think there should be a chance.

And the Knicks gave him a good rookie contract, so they must have seen his potential and wanted to develop him, so they should give him some opportunities. "

Barkley nodded and said, "He is different from the other two centers in China. Those two are ready to fight. If they are not used, they will not have many opportunities to play. He should have some opportunities in the early stage, and we will see his performance in the later stage." Kenny Smith suddenly said, "The media said that he dunked and broke the backboard in the training hall. Do you think it is true?"

Barkley chuckled and said, "Maybe the backboard was about to break, and he just happened to make the final shot."

"That's possible." Kenny Smith nodded.

……

He Zhongqiu warmed up with his teammates, ran to the basket and shot two hook shots, but missed.

Next to the home team's bench, Knicks owner James Dolan said to Layden, "Scott, is this Chinese guy you brought in any good? He can't even make a hook shot five feet from the basket."

"Boss, this is his first show. As a rookie, it's inevitable that he's a little nervous."

He did not explain more. Signing He Zhongqiu was nothing. Even if it was not successful, it would not have much impact on him. If the boss wanted to fire him, it would definitely not be because of this signing.

Not only the Knicks owner was talking about He Zhongqiu, but some Knicks fans were also talking about him.

"An undrafted player was given a first-rounder contract. I think Layden's ability is not good enough. He should change the general manager. All the people he brought in are garbage."

"I heard that he is very talented. He only needs to be as capable as Doriac. Doriac's annual salary is also 140 million US dollars. This Chinese is younger."

"I hate Chinese people."

"I heard that he dunked over Harrington twice in the training match the day before yesterday. Harrington's annual salary is close to 300 million US dollars. I have some expectations for him."

"The media said that his bench press reached 200 kilograms, but he doesn't look strong. Is this news fake?"

"I absolutely don't believe it. Look at the muscles of Big Ben. He is a tough guy who can push 200 kilograms."

On the sidelines, in the front row, Spike Lee looked at He Zhongqiu a few times and then stopped paying attention.

He didn't think this Chinese guy had any strength. He didn't even have any muscles. How could he fight in the paint? He must be a softie who always stayed outside.

He said to Bruce Willis next to him: "It was a mistake for Layden to sign this undrafted player. Even Mosaic's use of the No. 1 pick to select Yao was also a mistake. Time will prove everything."

Willis shrugged and said, "Then just cut him. This won't be a problem for the Knicks. As for Yao, it's a weak draft year after all."

……

At this time, the main player fell down when he came out of the field. Except for some colored lights and spotlights, all other lights were turned off. Deafening DJ music sounded, the fans began to cheer, and the extremely passionate voice of the host sounded.

He Zhongqiu's ears could no longer hear any other sounds as they were filled with the huge noise, but his excitement was also pushed to the highest point.

At this time, in Yanjing, CCTV NBA live broadcast studio, the live broadcast has begun. The game is between the Kings and the Jazz, the Jazz's home court. The commentators are Yang Yi and Su Qun, and the guest is Zhang Heli.

"I didn't expect someone to suddenly show up to wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. It was so sudden." Zhang Heli said.

"You know what, the Iron Shirt Eagle Claw King he played in Shaolin Martial King has really good kung fu. He is so fierce, even more fierce than the vulture played by Ji Chunhua in Shaolin Temple. When he was fighting with Wu Jing, I was really afraid that he would kill Wu Jing in just a few moves."

When Yang Yi said this, he suddenly sighed, "But I never thought he would change his career to play basketball and go to the NBA. It's so sudden and amazing!"

Zhang Heli nodded and said, "I have also seen Shaolin Wu Wang, and the Iron Shirt Eagle Claw King really left a deep impression on me."

"Tonight the Knicks will play against the Celtics at home. I wonder if he will have a chance to play," said Su Qun.

"I've analyzed the Knicks' lineup. The center position doesn't have much strength, so maybe there's a chance." Zhang Heli said expectantly.

From before the live broadcast started until after it started, the three people's topic had nothing to do with the game, they were all talking about celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival.

……

(End of this chapter)