Chapter 1130 The General’s Final Glory

This is the first meeting between Ji Feng and Arenas.

It’s hard to believe that Ji Feng, who has played more than 100 games in the NBA, has not met the core of the Wizards in front of him, but the world is such a coincidence. Arenas was reimbursed last season, and this season the two teams are in In Staples' first match, Arenas was suddenly injured again and didn't even go to Los Angeles.

So it wasn't until today that Ji Feng finally met this legendary star of the Wizards.

It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a legend of the Wizards. The Washington Wizards had always been the weakest team in the league before he joined. Even Jordan's second comeback here failed to change this situation. And all this, after When the guy wearing jersey No. 0 showed up, it was rewritten.

Before 2007, Arenas was the league's most graceful and moving American dream.

People who are familiar with him must have seen the advertisement that made him known to the world: In that advertisement, he drew a big beard with a water pen: "I am Gilberto Arenas... Before, they thought I was just a 0... "In that snow-white background, a little man made of lines struggled with the basketball, and finally overcame all obstacles.

A standard American dream-style counterattack story!

Arenas, who played well in college, was snubbed in the 2001 draft. That was 2001. I believe even today some people will still say that the 2001 draft was one of the most boring drafts in history. .

In the year when Martin was the No. 1 pick, as the top star of the University of Arizona, he led the team to the NCAA finals, averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 rebounds per game. Arenas, who had eight steals, didn't hear his name called until No. 2 in the second round.

Like Ji Feng, Arenas was also a loser in the draft. He was so excited to hear his name in the draft, but for Aina, the memory of that day was not wonderful.

"Most people think that when they get selected in the draft is the most wonderful moment, but I don't. I was really disappointed on the day of the draft. I will never forget that day! I may be selected 10 times in the future. An all-star cast, but I’ll always think about what happened that day,” he said in a later interview.

Like Michael Reid, he has the wonderful self-esteem of a second-round player: an insatiable number of shots, being distracted without the ball like an addict without a cigarette on his finger, and often falling into a solo dance context.

For example, every time he advances with the ball, you can't rule out the possibility that he suddenly decides to shoot a long shot or something in the half court.

Oh, by the way, when it comes to unreasonable three-pointers and the most ornamental three-pointers, before Ji Feng, Arenas was the undisputed champion. After several buzzer-beating shots from outside the three-point line, Arenas immediately The look of turning around and spreading his hands in celebration is still imitated by NBA players to this day.

And his data, from the moment he entered the league, was like a wild horse that had escaped the reins and never stopped.

03-04 season: Averaged 19.6 points and 5.2 assists per game.

04-05 season: Averaged 25.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.74 steals per game.

05-06 season: Averaged 29.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 2 steals per game. Ranked fourth in the NBA scoring list, scoring more than 40 points in a single game 11 times. Scored 30 or more points in a single game 42 times.

06-07 season: Averaged 28.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.9 steals per game.

You're welcome, in that era, Arenas was a superstar along with Kobe, Tracy McGrady, and Carter, and his popularity was not even inferior to that of the four major shooting guards.

The battle that made him a god came from December 18, 2006.

This is a day that Lakers fans remember deeply, and it is also a day that Kobe Bryant remembers deeply.

Anyone who is familiar with Kobe knows how terrifying Kobe's scoring ability was in those seasons. The league's number one scoring machine was absolutely incompetent, but that day, Arenas came to the door.

The two teams went through an epic 48 minutes!

Cook, who scored 83 points with Kobe Bryant, hit a key three-pointer 5 seconds before the end of the game. The two sides entered overtime tied at 126.

Arenas scored 44 points and Kobe Bryant scored 41 points. There was basically no winner.

However, in the overtime that changed his fate, Arenas single-handedly scored 16 points in 5 minutes. However, Kobe was hampered by his physical strength and only scored 4 points. Kobe actually lost in points in the year when his scoring was the most terrifying. Gave it to Arenas, which made the whole world go crazy!

His reputation as a general spread like wildfire, and he scored 60 points at Staples. This ability is truly terrifying.

He was also the first NBA road player to score 60 points at Staples.

Arenas also successfully brought the Wizards back to the playoffs, but unfortunately, the Cavaliers were eliminated in the first round for three consecutive seasons. Arenas also left the famous free throw line hanging with James.

Ji Feng had heard about the reputation of the General when he was in SH. He also watched the live broadcast of that shocking duel, and it is still fresh in his memory. Arenas, who was omnipotent in that game, left a deep impression on him, so Arenas has always been on Ji Feng's list of players he wants to play against.

It's a pity that Arenas suffered from injuries after 2007. He only played a few games last season, and he is still plagued by injuries this season. But fortunately, today, he finally returned.

But Ji Feng didn't know that this season would be the general's last glorious moment.

"Hello boy, if you want to take away the victory, you have to ask me first." Arenas responded politely, while also looking at Ji Feng.

Even when he was recuperating from his injury, he still knew Ji Feng's name. In his opinion, Ji Feng's story was more inspiring than him. At least before Ji Feng, he would never believe a Chinese high school outsider. He has the ability to establish himself in the NBA, let alone reach Ji Feng's current height, but Ji Feng changed everything, which made the general have a good impression of him.

Because in his heart, Ji Feng and he are both the same people, not recognized but never admit defeat.

But recognition is recognition, and when you step on the court, you still have to go all out. He knows what this game means to the Lakers and to Ji Feng Kobe, but he doesn't want to be the background of the record, even in Staples. He won't be afraid to face Kobe, let alone at his home court.

So, there is only fight!

"Welcome everyone to watch today's NBA broadcast! I am Yu Jia."

"I'm Da Xu!"

"The game between the Lakers and the Wizards is about to begin. In this game, Arenas returns from injury and enters the starting lineup. The Wizards' troika finally gathers again this season! And the Lakers are in a strong momentum. After an 11-game winning streak, the Lakers are chasing Tied the Bulls’ legendary record of 37 wins, just one step away from surpassing it!”

"Who wins or loses in this game?"

"The starting lineups for both sides have been announced!"

"Lakers Bynum, Gasol, Ji Feng, Kobe Bryant, Fisher!"

"Wizards Brandon Haywood, Bulayche, Butler, Jamison, Arenas!"