I’m Really Playing Basketball

With Chen Xiao's super 5x5 of 26 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks in this game, the Bobcats finally defeated the Cavaliers and gained a long-lost victory after losing three games in a row.

Chen Xiao didn't score much in this game, but his single defense and assist defense provided huge help to the Bobcats.

At the same time, the other Bobcat teammates also performed very well in this game. Seven Bobcats scored in double figures in this game.

This allowed the Bobcats to defeat a strong opponent in this game after defeating the Bucks in the season opener.

The Bobcats' record against strong teams this season has been too poor, so this makes every victory the Bobcats win against strong opponents seem so precious.

Although the Bobcats with 10 wins and 8 losses are still ninth in the Eastern Conference, at the post-game press conference, American reporters seemed as if the Bobcats had now counterattacked and ranked first in the Eastern Conference.

It can only be said that the game between the Bobcats and the Cavaliers attracted too much attention, and the Bobcats were too underestimated before the game.

Before the start of this game, the Bobcats, as the defending champion, were actually underestimated by 99% of the experts.

The current Bobcats are really a bit like the Heat after winning the championship in 2006.

The Heat are historically rated as the worst defending champions in history.

Although the Bobcats are not that good, in this peak NBA where super teams are rampant, the Bobcats do not fit in with their status as defending champions.

Therefore, even if they are the defending champions, the victory in this game is still a huge counterattack for the Bobcats.

"In fact, I have never felt that we have any problems now. We are NBA champions and we will not be surprised to beat any opponent. As long as we can overcome some things, we are still one of the strongest teams in the league. "

As long as you can overcome something...

Chen Xiao said this under the criticism of reporters at the post-game press conference.

Chen Xiao's words are very meaningful, and they are very meaningful to many people. Of course, these reporters, who are as talented as they are, will definitely understand.

I have to say that what Chen Xiao said is correct. Although the Bobcats are not recognized as the strongest, they are also one of the eight strongest teams. It is indeed no surprise for such a team to defeat any team.

The reason why defeating the Cavaliers made them so excited and felt like an offense to the defending champions can only be said that the Bobcats have not yet been able to overcome this problem that is known to the whole world.

So the question is, can the Bobcats overcome this problem?

Many people are skeptical about this.

It should be said that most people are skeptical.

NBA teams are like cakes. After they expire and go bad, they can never go back to the past.

After the post-game press conference, Chen Xiao, Xiao Zhan and other former Cavaliers teammates got together.

The current knight is already a bit unfamiliar to Chen Xiao.

But Chen Xiao's teammates who are still with the Cavaliers make Chen Xiao feel that they are happy.

Whether they are team bosses like James or role players like Spanoulis, these former teammates who stayed with the Cavaliers are very happy.

In fact, those teammates who left are actually doing pretty well in their new teams.

I have to say that in the NBA, when you win the championship, your status will be greatly improved.

And this is why the Cavaliers had championship syndrome.

Because the status of other players in the team has been greatly improved, and then the status of Xiao Zhan, the original second leader of the team, is not enough to hold down the field, isn't there a problem in the end?

Fortunately, the atmosphere of the Cavaliers is very good, so everyone's conflicts are not with each other, but with the team's head coach, Mike Brown. It is Mike Brown who takes the blame for the team's championship syndrome.

Therefore, after the party, Chen Xiao and Xiao Zhan had a drink alone, and Chen Xiao apologized to Xiao Zhan.

Although leaving the Cavaliers was an inevitable choice at the beginning, as the boss of the team, he should handle things better.

But he left Xiao Zhan with a mess that he couldn't clean up.

It's his fault.

"Xiao Chen, I don't think this is your problem, and it's not you who needs to apologize. You must have trusted me to do everything when you left. I also thought I could do everything at the time, but it turned out in the end, I’m still far, far away.”

"Yeah, we all still have a long, long way to go."

Chen Xiao and Xiao Zhan looked at each other and smiled. At this moment, the two once again let go of all barriers.

In fact, there is no barrier between the two, but after experiencing the championship syndrome, Chen Xiao can understand that when the Cavaliers encountered very big difficulties, and there was still no way to solve them, the team would definitely be disbanded. , at that moment, Xiao Zhan must have complained about Chen Xiao.

There is no need to deny this. Although Xiao Zhan has figured it out now, he would have been very resentful at the time.

Compare your heart to your heart.

Xiao Zhan was still under 22 years old in the past two seasons. Even Chen Xiao, who is now 25 years old, has a headache when encountering such championship syndrome.

You know, the championship syndrome that Xiao Zhan had to deal with back then was not at all easier than that of Chen Xiao.

After all, Xiao Zhan suddenly rose to power as the second-in-command, and he did not have the prestige of Chen Xiao in the Cavaliers.

He was able to keep that championship team without chaos, and even persisted for two years before disbanding. Xiao Zhan has done an outstanding job.

In the past two years, Xiao Zhan has sacrificed too much. He has sacrificed the ball rights, data, and the team's voice for the stability of the team.

Putting it into perspective, can Chen Xiao last two years in the Bobcats like Xiao Zhan?

No, it's very difficult.

Therefore, after discussing with Xiao Zhan about the team's championship syndrome, Chen Xiao felt much more relaxed.

As for why we need to communicate with Xiao Zhan so deeply?

The main thing is the new mission released by the system after the game.

"Ding, the host's team has entered a crossroads after winning the NBA championship. The host has also made different judgments and choices about the future of the team. No matter what the future holds, the host please hold on to all the opportunities for your team and teammates. Decent, for this reason, I have issued a mission to the host, 'No one should be missing'."

Mission: Not one less

Task requirement: After the trade deadline of this season, the average satisfaction level of all Bobcats players towards the Bobcats cannot be lower than 80 (pleasure)

Task reward: The higher the average satisfaction of these 14 players at the moment after the trade deadline, the more similar the reward will be.

Note: When we are together, we are like a ball of fire, when we are apart, we are filled with stars. Let our common history become our beautiful memories together, which will be forever beautiful in our real careers.

On the plane flying to Detroit, I looked at the last note on the system for this task.

Chen Xiao's frown that had been frowning when he was looking at this mission has now relaxed.

This exchange with Xiao Zhan still touched Chen Xiao very much.

Leaving aside others, the reason why Xiao Pao is in so much pain now actually has a big reason for him. In fact, Xiao Pao does not need to bear so many emotions.

What kind of choice is better for Xiao Pao, not to mention Xiao Pao's agent and Chen Xiao, even the fans can see what kind of choice is better for Xiao Pao.

Chen Xiao has always felt that the best memory of his basketball career was his time at Marquette University with Luo Ge and Wade.

Therefore, Chen Xiao has always hoped that he and his brothers and friends can always be close to each other.

Chen Xiao often thinks that if given the opportunity, he would always be teammates with Wade.

But obviously, maybe if this is the case, he, Luo Ge, and Wade will not be so happy.

There is no need to pursue something that lasts forever. Reminiscing about the good times in the past together is also a kind of happiness.

Isn't Xiao Zhan very happy now?

"Speaking of which, this time, I seem to have been underestimated by the system!"

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao had a smile on his face.

The content of this system task is very simple. It is simply telling Chen Xiao that the disintegration of Bobcat is inevitable. There is no need to forcefully do something. There is no need to struggle for a long time, so that when you are separated, everyone will be Be happy.

After understanding the true purpose of the system, Chen Xiao chose to accept this 'mind training' task.

He wants all current teammates to be happy whether they stay or leave.

To complete this task, the most difficult thing is of course to make Xiao Pao happy.

So, after the plane landed in Detroit, Chen Xiao held Xiaopao's shoulders.

"Xiao Pao, I want to be in a room with you tonight. I have a lot to say to you."

The surrounding teammates were shocked when they heard Chen Xiao's bold words.

Even Jordan next to him said "yo" in surprise to show his "moment".

Of course, the one who was most surprised at this moment was definitely Xiao Pao, who was being held by Chen Xiao's shoulders.

Although he was surprised, looking at the warm smile on Chen Xiao's face, Xiao Pao still smiled and nodded.

Then, the two walked out of the airport arm in arm with the surprised eyes of their teammates.

On the evening of December 9, 2007, the Bobcats were still playing in Cleveland last night, but tonight, the Bobcats' opponent has become the Pistons.

This is a back-to-back game.

In terms of strength, the Pistons are definitely not as good as the Bobcats. In terms of ranking, even the current Bobcats are still ranked above the Pistons.

If it were a normal situation, the Pistons would definitely not have any expectations for this game.

However, the current situation is obviously very unusual.

The Bobcats haven't been doing very well recently, so the Pistons seem to have a chance.

Especially rookie guard Stuckey, who has been intensively trained by the Pistons this season.

Facing the Bobcats in this game, when he came out of the tunnel, he was walking with wind and his eyes were shining.

Who doesn’t long for a battle of fame of his own?

Back then, his idol Iverson became famous when he faced Jordan. Why couldn't he become famous when he faced Chen Xiao?

According to history, Stuckey will have to wait until next season to take over with the Pistons.

The Pistons kicked Billups for him.

But, because Hamilton is now on the Magic team, Prince is also on the Magic team now.

Therefore, this season, Stuckey, who is highly favored by Pistons general manager Joe Dumars, became the starter.

Starkey is a 1.96-meter point guard. His height is actually not short for the second position.

Moreover, Stucky is a typical player who reaches his peak in his debut, and his immediate combat ability is very strong.

If it weren't for his very strong immediate combat ability, which gave Joe Dumars the illusion that he would be a superstar in the future, there would be no way he would have given up FMVP Billups for Stuckey in history.

In the world of basketball, especially in the NCAA, there are many players who are very capable, but their talent can be seen at a glance. Several of Chen Xiao's good friends in the NCAA who have not entered the NBA are all such players.

But Stucky is a very special being. His immediate combat ability is very strong. At the same time, his talent looks good, which makes people feel that he can continue to improve in the future.

In the end, Joe Dumars made the biggest black spot choice of his general manager career.

It can be said that Joe Dumars cannot be blamed for this. Special confusion items like Starkey are rare in the entire NBA.

Who would have thought that his immediate combat ability and seemingly good talent would not grow in the future?

So, for a player, there are too many things that need to be examined. A player's future really cannot be judged by his immediate combat ability and potential.

From the fact that Starkey, a well-known talent in the country, gave up the challenge to go to a weak team like Eastern Washington University to collect statistics, you should have a certain understanding of his character.

Back to this game, no matter what Stucky's future is, as far as this season is concerned, although Stucky is not as amazing as Curry, he definitely belongs to the second tier of 2007 rookies after Curry. The point guard is not inferior even when compared with extremely advanced point guards such as Conley.

This season, he plays the point position for the Pistons, averaging 34 minutes per game and averaging 15 points and 5 assists. Although his shooting rate is only 40%, in the rebuilt Pistons, Stucky has become Joe Douma. Si's biological son has even vaguely surpassed Billups and become the team's second boss under Tracy McGrady.

As a rookie, he had such an opportunity right from the start, which greatly expanded Stucky's ambitions.

"Why can't I only choose between Oden and Durant for Rookie of the Year? Why can't I, Stucky?!"

In this game, he will become famous through Chen Xiao!

However, what makes Stucky a little unhappy is that he, who usually plays the shooting position, was actually assigned to the point guard position by head coach Flip Saunders in this game.

This made Starkey unhappy, but Sanders is no ordinary coach. The former head coach of the Timberwolves is also a famous coach.

Put a young defender like Stucky, who is average in defense and has no advantage in explosiveness, in front of Chen Xiao. He is going crazy!

Therefore, Stuckey's objection must be invalid.

In the end, Starkey could only look at the other person with a dark face.

That man who is 1.83 meters tall is a little cannon.

Hum, it’s the same thing if you kill him and become famous!

Looking at Pao Pao who was being patted on the head by Chen Xiaoxiao not far away with a harmless smile on his face, Stucky fantasized proudly in his heart.