The godfather of basketball started from conquering the NBA

The Timberwolves sent their No. 27 first-round pick + power forward Swift to the Kings, and got the King's 08 second-round pick at No. Mike Hayes.

The Houston Rockets sent Bobby Jackson + the 09 first-round pick and "Mad Dog" Madrid to the Kings, sent Chuck Hayes and the 11 second-round pick to the Timberwolves, and got the Kings' Ron Artest.

The Kings sent Artest, the second round pick in 0809 and guard Tyronn Lue, and got Swift, Bobby Jackson, Madsen and the 08th pick in 27. In the first round of the Rockets in 09, they officially announced their entry into reconstruction.

The king selected an unknown guard Giddens with the No. 27 pick. Chinese fans were excited when the deal came out. This is the best time for the Rockets to win the championship. After the closure, countless Chinese fans have begun to look forward to the new season, and they can't wait to start the new season immediately.

As for the Timberwolves, Xu Xiao also thinks that he has got what he wants. Although Swift has improved his golf quotient, some technical things are not really good. At this age, he can't practice much. , Take advantage of the highest value now to make a quick move, and the Timberwolves will face the issue of Roy's contract renewal next year, space is also a matter.

In addition, the Timberwolves have already completed the goal of the first round, and the rest of the people can use the second round. It is a great loss to waste the first round of picks, because the difference in the draft is not big, but The price was clearly marked on the contract. Although Xu Xiao was not short of money, he couldn't waste money.

In the second round, the Timberwolves also got their wish and selected defender Dragic from Europe. This defender who will kill the quarter in Europe in the future, and several people worthy of attention also have different fates. Picked by the boat, but picked by the Bucks.

NCAA's MOP Chalmers was selected by the Nets, Montenegro Pekovic was selected by the Suns, Asik was selected by the Spurs, and African Prince Mbah a Moute was selected by the 76ers.

So far, the NBA draft has officially ended, and there are basically no undrafted picks worth looking forward to this year, so Xu Xiao will hold a meeting with new players next, and he will also polish the team lineup, and more importantly, there will be the Olympics this year.

Although Xu Xiao didn't participate, as an audience and a basketball fan, how could he not watch this basketball event live.

He felt relieved that the team's affairs were handed over to the management, Ainz. After attending the meeting with the new players, Xu Xiao made an appointment with Yilin and returned home together.

On August 2008, 8, this was the most proud moment for countless Chinese. With Li Ning lighting the Olympic torch in the air, the Olympic Games officially kicked off in Beijing. Xu Xiao had watched this opening countless times in his previous life, but he still I can't hold back my excitement.

The most worthy of Xu Xiao's attention in the entire Olympic Games is the men's basketball team. This Olympic Games is definitely full of big names. The United States has dispatched the strongest players, and Spain is also in the golden generation. In addition, Argentina and Lithuania are both It is an opponent not to be underestimated, and China, which is playing at home, is also the strongest year in the past 20 years.

In the opening game against the United States, all members were in good condition, but faced with the terrifying strength of Mengba, they were still defeated after two and a half quarters of resistance. However, China's loss in this game is not shameful, and the score of 76 to 101 is also acceptable. The score difference of 25 points is not too big. After all, this is the smallest score difference between China and the United States in the Olympic Games. Yao Ming scored 19 points. Because there is no injury, this game is much better than the previous life. , so the score and so on should be more than in the previous life.

The second game against Spain is what Xu Xiao is most concerned about. If Yao Ming is in his current state and physical fitness to face Spain, then there is a real chance for Spain to be overthrown.

Before the game, Xu Xiao changed his low-key style and took the initiative to find the media for an interview, which was still a relatively authoritative media interview on CCTV.

In the interview, Xu Xiao also talked about China's views on Spain's game.

And Xu Xiao also kept expressing this game to the media. China is not without opportunities. The key is to look at the outside line and the key person in this game. Very unexpected person.

"It's Wang Zhizhi."

This answer surprised many people. After all, they are generally older than they are, and they are not even a starter in the national team. China currently has two players in the NBA, Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, and Sun Yue, who is about to enter the NBA. In Xu Xiao's eyes, the key person is roughly, which makes people really puzzled.

"I've already said that he doesn't understand football at all. Just look at the team he runs. Today's Timberwolves are half-dead, and the Lakers have won two consecutive championships and three consecutive championships. This is to let unprofessional people come. As for the consequences of professional management, I hope that Chinese basketball will not listen to him and go his way." A professional media person published his comment on a trumpet.

At the same time, this is also in line with the cognition of the vast majority of people, who think that Xu Xiao's jumping out to do interviews at this time is just grandstanding.

And Xu Xiao was asked a question in the interview, that is, what is the expectation for the game between China and Spain.

Xu Xiao's answer is very firm, that is to win them. Although they were the world champions of the last World Championships, we still have a chance.

Xu Xiao's powerful answer made many people see Xu Xiao's lofty ambition and sense of pride, but a large number of people still jumped out to be a bully, saying that they should not put so much pressure on the Chinese players, as long as they play our Momentum will do.

In short, after seeing these remarks, Xu Xiao was also a little bit chilled. He jumped out for an interview at this time just to remind the Chinese team. The pain of Xiao's life.

On the day of the match, Xu Xiao arrived as scheduled and brought Yilin to the Wukesong Stadium to watch the match between China and Spain.

Before the game, Yilin also asked him with a confused face why he said that in front of the media. Although Yilin would not attack Xu Xiao verbally like other people, she still didn't understand. In her opinion, Xu Xiao It's not that she doesn't know how to play basketball. On the contrary, in her opinion, Xu Xiao knows basketball better than the average person, and can predict the result one step ahead every time.

"Do you really think that Liu Wei and Wang Zhizhi are more important people than Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian?" Yilin asked again.

Because Xu Xiao also focused on Liu Wei in the interview, and this also aroused public outrage, because at that time, Liu Wei was recognized as a shortcoming by everyone, and it is incomprehensible that Xu Xiao valued Liu Wei so much.

"I don't know what it feels like 10 years later, when you are watching, China can't find a person with the same ability as Liu Wei. Guo Ailun, who is very strong in the future, has never played a masterpiece like Liu Wei in the international arena. "

"Of course, this game is one of Liu Wei's masterpieces. It blows up the Spanish backline, but unfortunately there is no good substitute, so Liu Wei starts to lose his energy in the fourth quarter and makes mistakes." Xu Xiao said in his heart, but now Everyone doesn't know it yet, and they can only find out as the competition progresses.

But Xu Xiao still patiently explained to Yilin:

"Of course, the role of these two people is very important, and the role of Yao Ming is also very important. He is the basic player. With him in China, he has the confidence and strength to challenge all strong teams. But if you want to win, it depends on other people. Yi Jianlian is very good at playing, but this year he is still too young, and his skills are not polished enough, the next Olympic Games will be his moment."

"In this Olympic Games, Yi Jianlian has taken on a greater responsibility in defense. After all, there are many big brothers around him. Even after a year of polishing in the NBA, his skills are not so solid, while Wang Zhizhi has excellent skills and rich experience. And we haven't reached the age of not being able to play. More importantly, there are many players in Spain. If we fight for the starting lineup, we may not lose to them. The key lies in the transition period. This time period is crucial. Can we withstand this Time period, it depends on the general performance, after all, he is the core of the transition period."

"As for Liu Wei, his role is too important. Do you think the Chinese team has a better point guard besides Liu Wei? Whether it is Chen Jianghua or Zhang Qingpeng, they will be blown up against Spain's back line, and Liu Wei has the ability to follow The physical condition of European defenders, excellent shooting skills, the only fly in the ointment is the level of movement and control, but China still has Sun Yue, who can let Sun Yue dribble the ball across the half to break the press."

Xu Xiao is just a pity now, the men's basketball team has been living under this tight shadow for not many years, but who knows, now Liu Wei and Sun Yue are the safest to dribble through the half court with their buttocks pouting , Although the process is not beautiful, it is very practical. Later, China has Guo Ailun and Zhao Jiwei who have excellent movement and control, such as American-style defenders, but the problem of pressing is still a long-standing problem.

"It would be great if Deng Huade could come now." Xu Xiao thought, because the Chinese men's basketball team under Deng Huade's coaching is the only Chinese men's basketball team that is not afraid of pressing. The cavalry company hedging method is really cool and enjoyable.

"Do you really think China has a chance to win?" Finally, Yilin asked anxiously.

"Of course, we are not as weak as we think. At least we are the strongest in history now. If we don't even dare to hope for victory, then the game will lose its meaning."

With the sound of the whistle, the match between the Chinese men's basketball team and Spain officially started. As soon as China came up, the momentum was like a rainbow. When Yao Ming found this point, Yao Ming also lived up to everyone's expectations and set an example first. The first goal in the opening game was a symbolic back In the singles, he turned around and shot. I have to say that Yao Ming, who is not injured, is in great condition.

After that, Yi Jianlian made another beautiful breakthrough dunk, which ignited the atmosphere in Wukesong

The Spanish men's basketball team does not take China seriously because it does not regard China as a strong enemy, so the starting lineup is not the strongest lineup in Spain. For example, Gasol, Navarro and Gabayor did not start, which also gave China a head start. Opportunity.

In this game, the Chinese shooters seized the opportunity as soon as they came up. First of all, Liu Wei scored two points after breaking through the confrontation. Then he received a pass from Dayao from the baseline and hit a three-pointer. He steals Raul Lopez very alertly, and directly assists Yao Ming to turn around and pass Gasol's strong dunk.

"Look at me, Liu Wei's game is very important, and he is really not as bad as people say, he is just not as good as those top defenders in Europe, but no one in the national team can squeeze him out. "Xu Xiao confidently said to Yilin, and Yilin's team admired Xu Xiao even more.

Liu Wei and Sun Yue opened fire on the outside, and together with Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian's containment on the inside, the scene once suppressed Spain.

Realizing that the situation was wrong, Spain also started to get serious, immediately replaced Garbajosa, and at the same time strengthened the defense, stabilized the situation through two three-pointers from the outside, Rudy Fernandez steals Sun Yue and quickly dunks, These two are players who are about to log into the NBA next season, so their matchup naturally attracted the attention of fans, and Rudy's dunk also brought Spain's lead to 6 points.

Just when people thought that when Spain began to seriously recover its form, China would be suppressed all the time. The Chinese players disagreed. Zhu Fangyu opened up his defensive position with a beautiful back run, received a pass from Yao Ming and hit a three-pointer, and then Liu Wei picked and rolled a pass to Yao Ming, assisted the latter with a one-armed dunk, and the Chinese team chased the score to 1 point again.

However, the audience at this time does not think that the Chinese team has a chance to win the world runner-up. People expect the Chinese team to lose a few points, and it is enough to play beautifully and with momentum.

"The name of the world champion is indeed a bluff. Just putting such a name here can make a country with a population of 14 billion daunting, and even dare not imagine a victory, whether it is the players on the field or off the field. Fans, isn't this a kind of pessimism." Xu Xiao felt something in his heart, but he couldn't do anything about it.

"I must build a national team that makes all countries in the world daunted." Xu Xiao muttered silently in his heart.

The game on the field is still going on, Gasol hit 2+1 under the basket, and then China requested a substitution, and replaced it with General. Now the person who is most looking forward to General's performance is Yilin. He wants to see what Xu Xiao said Is it really that effective.

And he generally lived up to Xu Xiao's trust. As soon as he entered the court, he broke through Spain's defense with dexterous footsteps and made a light layup.

In the first quarter, China drew 20 with Spain. Although they did not take the lead, many fans are satisfied with Spain, the champion of the last World Championships.

"Don't worry, the time belonging to the Chinese team has just begun."