Media Day, Battle of Words with Reporters
"Dear reporters, welcome to the Harvey Center for today's Nets Media Day!”
As the general manager of the team, Shawn Old Ma first gave an opening speech to the media reporters.
Then, he introduced the Nets 'new face this season."In the past summer, we were fortunate enough to obtain Kerry and Kevin. Through a trade, we obtained the number two rookie of China, Chen Ran, who has explosive physical fitness and amazing talent!”
After Shawn Ma's introduction, Chen Ran, Owen, and Durant showed off their jerseys for the new season.
The Nets 'jerseys were mainly black with white stripes and the letters " Bro OK Lyn " printed on the chest.
Owen's jersey number was 11, which was a continuation of the Celtics 'jersey number.
Durant didn't choose the number 35 that he had been using. Instead, he chose number 7.
The most eye-catching one was Chen Ran, whose jersey number was 1.
"Chen, why did you choose the number 1 jersey? Is there any special meaning?”
"This year's top pick, Sian, also has the jersey number 1. Regarding your jersey number choice, can I interpret it as a demonstration to Sian?”
Immediately, a reporter asked Chen Ran a question.
It was rare in the NBA for a No. 2 rookie to choose No. 1.
The new season's flames of war were reignited. Chen Ran was the topic of conversation, so the reporters naturally hoped to dig up some good news from him to concoct some important news.
"Fat Tiger? No! No! No!”Chen Ran smiled and shook his head."I chose the number one jersey to tell everyone that I will be the strongest rookie of the year!”
"And my name will be the same as those legendary figures who wear the No. 1 battle robe in the future. After I retire, you guys will compare Big O, Hardaway, McGrady, Billups, Bosh, and others to me. This feeling is quite good.”
"As for Fat Tiger Zion, you can come and compare yourself with me after he realizes his talent!”
Chen Ran's answer was like a bombshell, causing the reporters to press the shutter of their cameras.
"Chen, you once said that within two years, you would bring a championship to the team that chose you. Is it because the two superstars, Owen and Durant, brought their talent to Brooks?”
Another reporter continued to ask.
It had to be said that this reporter's question was very tricky and even had the intention of sowing discord. If Chen Ran did not answer well, it would definitely cause people to make a big fuss about it, thus destroying the friendship between the team's teammates.
"That's right, I did say that, and it's still valid now.”Chen Ran looked at the reporter who asked the question and said frankly,"When I made this promise, I did not know that I would be standing here today. But I'm very glad that I'm able to stand here today. Because I met teammates who proved themselves in the finals. Their existence brought me one step closer to fulfilling my promise.”
Chen Ran's answer was also very smart. Without belittling himself, he also praised Owen and Durant.
Owen and Durant smiled when they heard that.
"Since Yao Yao retired, China has no other players who can play at a high level in the NBA, especially the forwards and guards. And Michael Jordan asserted that your upper limit was Lin Madman, who had played well for a week. Do you have anything to say about this?”
The reporter who asked the question earlier was not satisfied and asked another sharp question.
"Although I admire Jordan very much, everyone saw how bad his judgment was as early as 2001.”
When Chen Ran said this, everyone burst into laughter.
After all, the second-place champion, Kuame Brown, was the most face-smacking move to the basketball god, and he became the laughing stock of the fans.
"As for my upper limit, is it Lin Kuangkuang who only played well for a week? In the following regular season, everyone could wait and see.”
Chen Ran continued.
"Chen, do you mean you won't be participating in the preseason?”A reporter quickly asked.
"I know that some people think that the 50 points I scored in the third quarter of the summer league doesn't prove anything. But I want to tell you that my performance is not only limited to the summer league.”
Chen Ran replied," I looked at the schedule. There are four preseason games scheduled in Brooks, two of which are the China games against the Los Angeles Clippers with Le Bulang and Brother Thick Eyebrows. The fusion with my new teammates and the confrontation with Le Bulang are things I will be doing. Challenging Zion's template would be very interesting.”
"Yes, I will follow the team to Shanghai to participate in the preseason competition.”
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