Chapter 453 NBA All-Star Game

Sakuragi Hanamichi was going to be a father. This was originally a great joy, but what Lin Dong didn't expect was that this incident actually caused a lot of trouble for him.

"Look at Sakuragi, he got married later than you, and now he is a father. What do you think you are doing?" Yang Dong, the mother, was the first to know, and also the first to start to attack Lin Dong: "Diligence" Come on, put some thought into it! Go to Spain whenever you have time. Can that bullfighting place give you a child or give me a grandchild? No matter how important basketball is, you can't live without your own life. This is the Dragon Country. If you don’t win the Olympics, will you stop having children?”

"Hello? Toko? I just received a call from Sakuragi. Haruko is pregnant? Oh, this is a great news. Congratulations..."

Lin Dong was dumbfounded by what Lao Lin said: "My wife is pregnant. Why are you congratulating me?"

"Ahem, what, I asked you to help me convey this congratulations to Sakuragi! By the way, Yuya hasn't gone for a checkup recently? I told you, you have to do this for pregnancy. Check frequently to find out early! Pregnancy in the first three months is very important, are you listening? "

"Hello? Xiaodong? OK, OK, your grandma and I are both in good health! I heard from Tianhai that your Japanese friend is pregnant? The red-haired one?"

"Grandpa, he is a man..."

"Ah, his wife!" The old man curled his tongue on the phone: "What about your wife? Your wife's stomach is not moving? I said you kid, are you not good at that? I'll talk to Lao Wang. I've sent you some anti-fetal medicine to the United States. Give half of it to your Japanese friend and keep the other half for yourself... Oh, I know you don't have it yet, but I'll give it to you in case you need it! I brought some deer antlers, make some more chicken soup, and let your wife drink more... Oh, your mother knows how to make it, she has drank it before, otherwise there would be no brat like you!"

Lin Dong suddenly admired Haruko's foresight, and specifically told Sakuragi Hanamichi not to tell him... That guy's mouth is indeed big enough. In just two days, even his own parents knew about this. Haruko specifically confessed the result. If Haruko hadn't confessed like this, the whole of Japan would probably be collecting names for Sakuragi Hanamichi's son!

Having such a brother in the stall... is also beyond words.

But speaking of it, I have indeed spent too much time worrying about La Liga recently. I have been traveling between two places whenever I have some free time, so much so that even my newlywed daughter-in-law has been left out in the cold for a long time. Although Yuya has not given up her studies now, after all After getting married, I stopped living on campus and chose to go to school every day.

The two young people had talked about having children, and they both thought of putting it on hold.

Lin Dong himself was an orphan in his previous life. He didn't want to give birth to a child and leave it to his parents, so that the child would lack father's love and mother's love, which no amount of material things could make up for.

Yuya is still studying now, and Lin Dong himself is mostly focused on the La Liga team. If he has a child, it will definitely disrupt the rhythm of the two of them.

Anyway, the two of them are still so young. It won't be too late to have children after Yuya graduates in two years, or even after she fulfills her wish during the 2008 Olympics.

Toot toot…

Just as he was thinking about it, Yuya called.

Lin Dong's hand shook involuntarily when he saw the caller ID.

No way? Wouldn't he have betrayed his wife?

"Honey, what's the matter?" Lin Dong answered the phone and asked cautiously.

"I'm so happy, I'm finally pregnant!" Yuya's excited voice came from the phone, which startled Lin Dong.

Yuya has known about Haruko's pregnancy for a long time, and the current excitement on the phone is obviously not about Haruko.

So, Yua is pregnant?

its not right! Before and after marriage, I kept in mind the teachings of my father-in-law, and I paid attention to them every time. I was afraid that one condom would not be safe, and sometimes I would use two... Can this also lead to pregnancy? !

etc! Why is Yuya so happy? Doesn’t she also agree with having children too early? Are you being instigated by your parents, grandparents, and grandparents? Ah, I remember that I didn’t wear a condom twice on the cruise ship last month...but, but that was the safety period! How can this be? How……

"Lun Lun is pregnant! I got a precious opportunity to go to Atlanta with my mentor to accompany her during her delivery. I'm so happy! My husband, I tell you, this is the first pregnant giant panda in the United States. What an opportunity. It’s so rare. Husband, can you support me? I’ll be gone for a few months...but as long as my husband gives the order, I can sneak back at any time, and you will also go to Atlanta to compete. I’ll compensate you well. You can do it in any position, okay..."

"Ah..." Lin Dong opened his mouth wide and was stunned for a long time: "You mean the panda is pregnant?"

"Yeah, what else?"

"Huh..." Lin Dong let out a long breath: "Okay, okay, I agree."

"Husband is the best, I love you, Mum! I'm hanging up, I'm going to fill out the form first, and I'll talk to you later when I get home tonight!"

This is really...

Lin Dong was a little confused about whether to laugh or cry. He had been too nervous about the birth induction calls from his family in the past two days.

Although being separated for a few months was very uncomfortable, compared to suddenly having more children, it seems to have become more acceptable.

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Yuya's trip to Atlanta finally caused the family to stop calling for birth, and also gave Lin Dong some peace, and La Liga.

Moebius's record has improved. This is not only because Xiandao, Chen Jianghua and others have begun to gradually adapt to the intensity of the league, but also because the team has completed a considerable degree of compatibility.

After a wave of 5 wins and 9 losses, although it is still a negative record and far from reaching the playoffs, it has indeed improved a lot compared to before.

Xu Yongneng, who has just arrived, averages four to five minutes of playing time per game. He is currently averaging 2 points and 1 rebound per game. Although his statistics are not great, I heard that he has adapted well.

As for the domestic CBA, because Lin Dong gave up recruiting Zhu Fangyu and others, the dissatisfaction of various teams and the basketball association gradually disappeared. Considering that Lin Dong is now the number one player in the Dragon Kingdom men's basketball team, it is not easy to break up with him. Because of his shamelessness, the relationship has eased, which has made Hei Lindong's voice much quieter in the media, and most of them are positive reports.

The relationship between all parties has eased, and Nike has also adopted his previous advertising plan, no longer clamoring for him to reshoot to cause trouble. It seems that everything is suddenly on the right track, and Lin Dong has returned to his mind. NBA comes up.

Since their 27-game winning streak was interrupted by the Cavaliers, the Sonics' record has maintained a winning rate of around 90%.

The increasingly mature playing style, increasingly proficient running-in, and Lin Dong's beginning to temper his edge and return to his original skills have allowed the SuperSonics, which has won two consecutive championships, to show an unparalleled dominance.

The entire regular season was pretty easy.

Lin Dong leads the league with an average of 38.7 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds in a triple-double per game. He has become the most popular candidate for MVP, and has left the second-place Iverson by a long way.

There are really not many players in history who can achieve three consecutive MVP awards, but averaging around 40 points per game for three consecutive years and actually holding the assist title is even more unparalleled in history.

Now even those experts who used various reasons and comparisons to deliberately lower Lin Dong have to admit that if Lin Dong wins the championship this season, he will completely ascend to the altar and stand with Michael Jordan. on the same level.

It is true that Michael Jordan has three more championships, 7 more scoring champions, and a few more teams... However, Lin Dong also has one more DPOY than Michael. Last season, Lin Dong had the unanimous support of Nike. , becoming the first player in NBA history to win two consecutive DPOY honors.

Moreover, Lin Dong scored these data with a dominant attitude starting from his rookie season. Compared with Michael Jordan's stumbling when he first entered the NBA, you can say that it was because the Bulls team at that time stretched its hips, but it is undeniable What's more, even if Jordan is given the same Sonics configuration, he will never be able to do better than Lin Dong in his rookie season.

Everyone is waiting and witnessing: the new god of the NBA is about to be born.

And the rest of the Sonics.

Hanamichi Sakuragi continued to retain the rebounding title with an average of 13.6 points and 16.4 rebounds per game;

Chandler, who lost weight and gained flexibility, performed well on both offense and defense, averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. He is at the top blue-collar level, but he and Sakuragi Hanamichi have a complementary effect. After the twin towers are formed inside, they are Don't be afraid of any single super center, unless the opponent also has a strong partner...

Andre Iguodala ranks among the top ten three-pointers with an average of 4.6 three-pointers per game and a 52.8% shooting percentage.

Shane Battier was selected for the Western Conference All-Star voting list for the first time, averaging 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks per game.

Payton continues to lead the team as a leader, and Rukawa Kaede has also improved his playing time due to his outstanding performance against the Cavaliers last time.

Like Korver, who is being cultivated by the team now, he can average 6-8 points per game in about 7-10 minutes of playing time. Although he still cannot keep up with the main force on the defensive end, he has already achieved Significant improvement and progress,

With a combination of absolutely elite players, by the beginning of February, the Sonics continued to rank first in the Western Conference and the entire league with 57 wins and 4 losses, leaving the Lakers, Spurs, Wizards, and Cavaliers far behind.

It looks like another unified season.

And this kind of unification has also begun to cause some strange dissatisfaction among fans across the United States.

——The Sonics are too strong and need to be cut. This makes the league no longer enjoyable to watch!

——Just cutting off an elevator door is not enough. Many of their Sakuragi Hanamichi's moves are too shameless. The alliance should issue some regulations to restrict it!

——The Spurs didn't perform well in this game. The SuperSonics' perimeter is too accurate. It's only 3 points. What's so interesting about it? They're not enthusiastic anymore. Let's cut the SuperSonics!

——The 76ers have played well enough this time... Let's cut the SuperSonics!

Aesthetics... can be tiring.

Even Michael Jordan, a pure black American, a god-like man who boosted the GDP of the United States during his second comeback, will face the audience's aesthetic fatigue, and he will not even be selected as an MVP.

What's more, a yellow-skinned Asian like Lin Dong?

Of course, it has only been two years, and although there have been calls, there are not enough voices to have an absolute impact on the mainstream.

When the voting results came out for the All-Star Game on February 15, Lin Dong's overwhelming majority of votes still demonstrated his unparalleled dominance to the entire league and the world.

During the All-Star weekend, the SuperSonics actually had four players on the list.

Needless to say, Lin Dong is on the list for the All-Star Game, Three-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest, and he is the undisputed number one vote-getter.

Payton was selected to the Western Conference All-Star team and received tickets to the All-Star Game.

Sakuragi Hanamichi got a ticket to the All-Star Game for the first time, and also got a ticket to the Slam Dunk Contest.

What Iguodala got was a ticket to the three-point contest.

For Lin Dong, the All-Star Weekend is actually a rather boring event. Although it is helpful to increase his popularity, enhance his historical status, etc., overall it is just a show.

It is necessary to participate, but it is not necessary to be serious.

He was already the dunk king last year. Lin Dong declined the dunk contest and planned to give it to Sakuragi, even as a gift to this guy for having a son.

And during the All-Star Game, unexpected news came that Wang Zhizhi was laid off by the Clippers.

In fact, this is roughly the second time they have been laid off.

He was waived by the Mavericks at the beginning of this season and joined the Clippers, who were short of centers, and signed a one-year contract.

But obviously, center is not the best position for Wang Zhizhi. His relatively weak style of play made him criticized when he was playing as a substitute for Nowitzki in the Mavericks. After joining the Clippers, the situation is still the same. His position is Swinging between the 4th and 5th positions, that is obviously not the target of the Clippers. In addition, he averaged 4.4 points and 1.9 rebounds per game, which means more playing time, but the data is still better than when he was with the Mavericks. What's worse is that his English proficiency has never been greatly improved, and there are also problems with communication with teammates, which caused him to be laid off at the end of this season before the contract year was completed.

I have tried out with the Heat and Nets in the past few days, but failed to get the approval of each other, and I am unemployed.

Although there are Bayi and Guangdong Hongyuan in China who have offered him olive branches, he is generally a proud and arrogant person. He originally came out of China, but now he has not made any achievements, and he is really unwilling to go back home. , so he approached Lin Dong.

Give the Sonics a chance?

Frankly speaking, Lin Dong has really seriously considered the feasibility of this matter.

It's not completely impossible.

The general style of play is lean and technical, with nimble steps around the basket, good attacking and shooting abilities, and his overall speed is not slow. Put into the Sonics' run-and-gun lineup, he is indeed a good player. A good inside substitute, worth a try.

But there are also general problems, such as weakness on the defensive end, especially putting on weight to adapt to the NBA, but lack of self-discipline, probably because he is not taken seriously in the Mavericks.

As a result, the weight has increased, but the fat has also increased, which has caused his bounce to decline to a certain extent. As a result, he is not only unable to guard people, but also unable to protect the frame and rebounds.

The SuperSonics as a whole now tend to be both offensive and defensive. It seems to be an offense-oriented run-and-gun team, but in fact it has extremely high requirements for everyone's defense, especially the ability to assist defense. Rukawa Kaede has now obtained his own He is recognized as a super quick three-pointer, but he still does not get enough playing time due to problems on the defensive end and cannot become the main force of the Sonics, not to mention his general ability to attack the frame?

If he accepts the ball, firstly, it will destroy the Sonics' now stable balance. Secondly, it will not be possible to provide him with much playing time, and he will still sit on the bench and waste his youth.

"Go to La Liga, Moebius, my team." In the private room of the cafe outside God Arena, Lin Dong looked at the somewhat haggard figure in front of him and sighed with emotion: "The level of La Liga is not lower than NBA, where you can get better training and improvement.”

"..."

The general look on his face showed disappointment, but also calmness and gratitude.

After staying in the NBA for several seasons, he has already vaguely seen that this is not where he belongs and that he does not adapt here.

Not only is he lacking in strength, but his overly introverted personality makes it difficult for him to integrate into the team and the league.

Especially when Dayao and Lin Dong both began to show their absolute dominance in the NBA and became representatives of Asian traffic, they generally understood that their own stage was becoming less and less. His commercial value on behalf of the Dragon Kingdom was no longer as good as his performance. If he can't play well, NBA teams will not continue to take him in.

La Liga...maybe a good place to go, it's better than returning home in despair.

"……Thanks!"