professional shooting guard

Chapter 186 All-Star Ticket King

Chapter 186 All-Star Ticket King

Kobe even said that Zhang Zifeng could take over the banner of shooting guard.

What does the flag mean?

Meaning he's the No. [-] guy at shooting guard!

It's like talking about shooting guards, people first think of Jordan and Kobe, and they are also recognized as the top two shooting guards.

Now Kobe even said that Zhang Zifeng can become a banner on the shooting guard just like him.

Could it be that Kobe thinks that Zhang Zifeng can be like him in the future, and is qualified to become Kobe II and Jordan III!

Cheryl Miller asked, "Mr. Bryant, are you sure that Zhang Zifeng can become the flag on the shooting guard. I admit that Zhang Zifeng performed very well this season, but this is his first season. And he averaged only 21.6 points, and the only shots he can take are scoring, not to mention the Rockets have Harden, the Raptors have DeRozan, and the Warriors have Thompson. I can't think of why you think he can become the banner of a shooting guard? "

Kobe shrugged and said, "There is no reason, it's just an intuition. Many people say that the center is on the decline, but in fact the shooting guard is also on the decline. The combo guards that are popular in the league now are swinging forwards and guards, and the shooting guards are slowly declining. It becomes a 3D player, who can shoot and defend, but can no longer decide the outcome of the game. The Harden, DeRozan, and Thompson you mentioned are very good, and they can be said to be the top players in the current shooting guard But so far they have not carried the banner of shooting guard. Zhang Zifeng is still young, as you said, this season is his first season. His future has unlimited hope. I am optimistic about him, I hope He can carry the banner of shooting guard and make the league realize the importance of shooting guard!"

Hearing Bryant's explanation, Cheryl Miller immediately understood what he meant.

The ass decides the head!

As Kobe said, the league's shooting guards are now developing towards 3D players and slowly becoming stereotyped.

As a shooting guard, Kobe of course hopes that someone in the league will lead the trend of shooting guards, just like when Jordan was at his peak, he competed with the Utah double brakes and the villain Barkley for the championship.

But don't forget, at that time, the Pistons Dumars who refused to accept Jordan's status, the Trail Blazers' Drexler, and the Pacers' Miller, they were defeated by Jordan again and again and challenged Jordan again and again. head.

Just like leading the league's four major shooting guards with Iverson, Carter, and Tracy McGrady.

At that time, shooting guards were the most dazzling group of players in the league.

But now, it's a small forward and an offensive point guard.

Harden is the number one player in active shooting guard, but he has never even touched the Western Conference champion.

Although Thompson has won the championship, it is a question of whether he is the second master or the third master.Not to mention carrying the banner of shooting guard.

Not to mention DeRozan.

Looking around the league, I can't find a player who can carry the banner of shooting guard. Of course, Kobe can only pin his hopes on rookies.

After Cheryl Miller asked Kobe, of course she would not let go of another protagonist, Zhang Zifeng.

Cheryl Miller, whether as a reporter for TNT TV, or because she is the sister of Hall of Famer Reggie Miller, or because of her historical status in the US women's basketball team.

As long as Cheryl Miller asks for an interview, NBA players will generally accept it with dignity.

Zhang Zifeng heard Kobe Chen Zan, although he knew that such an evaluation would push him into the limelight.But Zhang Zifeng is still very happy to receive such evaluation from his idol.

Anyway, since I joined the NBA as a person of yellow race, I have attracted countless controversies. If there are too many lice, don’t bite, and if you have too many debts, don’t worry.

never mind!

Zhang Zifeng replied, "Thank you for Mr. Bryant's praise, but he is talking about the future. I am afraid that I am only ranked outside the top [-] shooting guards. It is too far from what he said. For me, now I am There are still many shortcomings, many problems that need to be solved."

Of course, Miller would not let Zhang Zifeng go so easily, "Then you mean that you will achieve the same achievements as Kobe in the future!"

Of course Zhang Zifeng would not accept her pitfalls, "The future is full of uncertainties, and no one knows what the future will be like. I can't be sure what my future will be like. I can only be sure that I am still a rookie, or a player who needs to be the main force. A rookie who is struggling for his position and fighting for the team's playoff spot. As for the future, let the future decide!"

After speaking, Zhang Zifeng hurriedly ended the interview.

Following Kenny Smith and Kobe's evaluation of Zhang Zifeng, Zhang Zifeng was pushed into the limelight.

"USA Today": NBA future Hall of Famer, five-time champion Kobe Bryant said Zhang Zifeng will become the banner of shooting guard in the future.

"New York Post": The flag of shooting guard, Mr. Bryant, are you sure you are not joking?

"Washington News": Kobe seems to be thinking about his retired life, and he highly praised Zhang Zifeng, hoping to use Zhang Zifeng to open up the Chinese market and promote his own business.

Houston's interim coach **-Bickerstaff even said disdainfully in an interview with reporters, "I'm just kidding, everyone knows that Kobe just wants to use Zhang Zifeng's influence to promote his business, do you really believe it? Haha Deng Cai is the flag on the league's shooting guard. Zhang Zifeng is not qualified for that!"

Warriors assistant coach Brown also complained for his player Thompson, saying, "I don't agree with Kobe's opinion. Clay is one of the best all-around players in the league. He not only has offense but also defense and rebounds. As long as he can help To the team, he can do it and is willing to do it. That's why Clay can become the banner of shooting guards, and he represents the trend of today's shooting guards.

Just when countless media, players and coaches stood up to criticize Kobe's remarks and Zhang Zifeng's strength.

As of 2016:1 on January 03, 0, the NBA officially released the second round of vote statistics. Zhang Zifeng topped the list with 874235 votes and became the All-Star vote king.

17次入选NBA全明星阵容的科比-布莱恩特以719235票位居第二，勇士队的史蒂芬-库里以及骑士队的勒布朗-詹姆斯分别以510202票及357937票分列3，4位。

Kobe's remarks before had already caused a great uproar in the United States, and now that the All-Star data is released, it has attracted countless people to attack Zhang Zifeng.

Jimmy Butler of the Bulls said, "I used to think that the starting lineup of the Western Conference in the 03 All-Star Game was the most ridiculous in the league! But now I know I was wrong, this is the most ridiculous he scolded One class! If Curry becomes Kobe Bryant and becomes the vote leader, I think it is normal, after all, his influence and results are there. If it is Curry, I would be very reasonable, after all, the Warriors are now the best in the league. Yes. If it was James, I would also support it. After all, he is now No.1 in the league. But what is the Chinese man’s performance? He is completely supported by the vast number of Chinese fans. There is a problem with the All-Star voting system!"

The 03 All-Star was Yao Ming's rookie year, and it was also his most criticized year. In that year, Yao Ming became the starting center of the Western Conference All-Star.

Shaquille O'Neal, the most dominant shark, fell behind Yao Ming in the votes, so he could only become a backup center in the end.

Jimmy Butler's words, one can hear the meaning of mocking Zhang Zifeng.

"Jimmy, do you mean that Zhang Zifeng is not eligible to be an All-Star?" The reporter asked hurriedly.

Jimmy Butler nodded and said, "Yes, I don't think Zhang Zifeng is qualified to be an All-Star. The All-Star should be attended by the best group of people in the league, not by relying on the number of people to participate!"

DeMar DeRozan of the Raptors also stood up and said, "I also think this election is unreasonable. There are too many Chinese fans. But there is only one Chinese in the NBA, and basically they all voted for Zhang Zifeng. In this way It's not fair to other players!"

Kyle Lowry, also from the Raptors, said in an interview, "I don't deny that Zhang Zifeng is a capable player with a future, but it's too early to say that he is an All-Star player now!"

John Wall, Isaiah Thomas, and Dwyane Wade also stood up against Zhang Zifeng becoming an All-Star this time.

……

For a moment, Zhang Zifeng seemed to be hated and hated by the players in the entire league, as if Zhang Zifeng's All-Star status was obtained by cheating and stealing, as if Zhang Zifeng was not qualified to be an All-Star player at all.

Zhang Zifeng was accused by everyone and became the target of everyone's criticism!

(End of this chapter)