Chapter 179

On Friday - when it was time for Steve and Francis to be interviewed by the media, it was clear that the two most popular Rookies of the season were Steve Francis. In the star game, Guo Xu had more votes than the two combined, reaching 970000, only 90000 behind Kidd.

The reporter asked a variety of questions, some asked Guo Xu if he was eager to compete with Iverson in the star game one day, whether he was confident to lead the team to defeat the second grade, and the Chinese reporter asked him if he knew Wang Zhizhi, who was ready to join the NBA.

No matter how you ask, everyone regards Guo Xu as the only core of the first grade team.

At this time, the Grizzlies' management was bloodthirsty. Although the top five rookies in 2000 were not as good as Guo Xu, they were invited to take part in the challenge, but the top of the list had to stay at home.

In Guo Xu's previous life, swift was invited to participate in the 2000 dunk contest, but now NBA officials have invited Jason Richardson, who is obviously better at dunking. He has nothing to do with his best field.

In the afternoon, the first grade team had a simple training. Three big Michigan players got together, and the advantage was very obvious. Guo Xu knew the shooting position and running habits of the two teammates.

There is no regular center in the first grade team, but there is no lack of talent. The speed of the two power forwards is as fast as the guard.

Mark Jackson's physical fitness is ordinary, height 208cm, weight 115KG, but his tactical role is greater, has a stable shot in the middle distance.

Jackson, 26, who entered the NBA as a non draft, jumped from the fringe to the starting line because of injuries in the warriors' interior. Then he set off a "Black Whirlwind" in the NBA. After the start, he averaged 18.9 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists, with a shooting rate of 55.9% and a free throw shooting rate of 83.3%, becoming a strong competitor for the best rookie.

The biggest highlight of this training is Crawford's proposal and Guo Xu's one-on-one. He is very confident in his ability to single, and wants to prove his strength in this way and get more playing time.

Guo Xu agreed, two people according to the general bullfight way, 10 ball to win or lose.

The game soon ended, Guo Xu easily beat Crawford 10-3, his two friends took the lead in cheering, so that Crawford did not face, the next game blushed.

Crawford can feel the huge gap between the two sides, it is not a level at all, he found the wrong opponent.

This year's 21-year-old Crawford's breakthrough is not too sharp, can not pass Guo Xu, only height advantage. He is 196cm tall and weighs only 91 kg. He can't easily push Guo Xu away from his back. He turns around and shoots after being stuck in the position. His shooting rhythm is not very good, and he often plays iron.

It's much easier for Guo Xu to play Crawford. He has a variety of easy layups with various changes of direction. He also has two high board layups. He wanted to save face for his opponent, but he was in a good state. He also scored 10 goals after 12 shots.

At present, Guo Xu's field average data has risen to 18.2 points, 2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals in the regular season, with a shooting percentage of 51.2%, a three-point shooting rate of 43.1% and a free throw of 85.6%. Many people think that he is overestimated. The reason for his high hit rate is that he has a "OK combination" as a partner, and his shooting is relatively easy.

Now this group of first-year rookies and coach Jack Marlin feel that Guo Xu is obviously underestimated. With his shooting accuracy and breakthrough ability, if he is not in the Laker team and has more shots, it is not difficult to get more than 20 points per game. And Guo Xu's defense is not as bad as the rumor, on the bigger than his own players will not easily be hit.

Gary Payton's defense side has taught none of the weak, Kidd, Kobe, snow have been selected for the best defensive lineup. Guo Xu practiced defense with Kobe in the cycle, which is also handed down in one continuous line. What he was afraid of was that his opponent took advantage of his height to pull the jump shot. It was very difficult for the face frame to rely on speed and change direction.

After the single competition, there is no dispute about who is the core of the first grade team. Marlin arranged the front pick and roll and side no ball cover as the main tactics. This is the basis and everyone can play. In addition, the player grabs the backboard in the back court to play the fast counter attack, speeds up the rhythm.

The second year rookies train later, but the coach is not good at arranging tactics and can only fight in disorder. There are too many players with beautiful regular season data, especially the No. 1 position can not establish the core, and even the playing time is not easy to allocate.

Byron Davis of the Hornets averaged 14 points and 5 rebounds, and 7.2 assists was the worst point guard. Francis and Terry scored nearly 20 + points per field, while Miller averaged the top five assists in several rows of the league.

In this case, the second grade is easier to play the small forward, only szebiak and Marion share the playing time, Marion also has to guest play power forward, can not let the two inside play the whole game.

In the evening, the rookie challenge starts.

During the warm-up, Guo Xu was very popular, because he, O'Neill and Megan's new potato chip ads were put on the stadium screen, and the audience were laughing.

O'Neal and Kobe were sitting in the front row as the audience. Guo Xu went to the sideline to fight with the two men and also said hello to Vanessa."Jason Guo still looks relaxed as he faces the four point guards in the second grade," said Tom hovas, who was broadcast live on ESPN. He was almost selected in the rookie season all star starting, reluctant to lose Kidd, if Kobe Bryant points out votes for him may be selected, this kind of popular rookie is very rare

Partner mark Woodson said with a smile: "before only Grant Hill rookie season more popular than him, in 1995 hill was directly elected the All Star Ticket king. But considering Jason's ranking, it's more difficult for him to be so popular. "

Both sides started.

First grade team: Guo Xu, Jason Richardson, Mike Miller, Kenyon Martin, Mark Jackson.

Second year team: Steve Francis, Hamilton, szebiac, Odom, brand.

Wild animal forward Martin jumps to win and the game begins.

Guo Xu catches the ball from the three-point line, waves to let the teammates pull open, the Middle Road on Francis.

Before the time cycle, he was not confident enough to face the "boss Fu" against the Rockets. Now he doesn't take the other side seriously any more. He doesn't want to find the pick and roll, and works alone!

Guo Xu dribbled the ball to his left hand with a slight swing of his left shoulder. He took a step to the right and passed Francis. He took a step within the three-point line and shot the ball. 2 to 0.

Francis defense is not very hard, was later turned around only a hand, did not take off block. Guo Xu clearly felt that it was easier to deal with him than in the regular season.

Second grade attack, Francy dribble half-time, the middle road against Guo Xu is a dry pull three points, he wants to return one, the choice is too simple. Guo Xu also did not jump, only reached for a slight interference, the ball deviated from the basket, Jackson grabbed the backboard.

Guo Xu with the ball to the front court, this time and Jackson played a pick and roll outside the three-point line, he got rid of Francis after a step, right 70 degree jump shot three-point. Brandt did not change defense out, Francis chase defense is not active, Guo Xu free shot, hollow into the net. 5 to 0.

The fans gave a warm applause, he is the most popular rookie, the fans want to see continuous scoring.

Woodson said: "the defense of the second grade is too loose. Jason Guo's shooting is not interfered with. If we want to prevent this all the time, he will definitely break out."

Hovas agreed. "It's not challenging for him. Francis is going to be tested and he has to be serious."

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