As they chatted, the topic gradually turned to basketball.
"By the way, is your opponent strong today?”Emma Stone asked.
Wang Ting nodded." They're pretty good. They've already won two games in a row. They're on a roll. The team also has an All-Star player. In theory, their overall strength is stronger than ours.”
Tonight's opponent, the Pacers, was much stronger than the Knicks and the Raptors.
Ever since Paul George left, the pundits had thought that this team would be a weakling. In the end, they had achieved a good result of fifth place in the Eastern Conference last season. In the playoffs, they had a fierce fight against the Cavaliers, who had King James. They only lost in the seventh game.
They had become stronger this season. Now, the experts had determined that the Pacers were second only to the Celtics, the Sixers, and the Raptors. They had the potential to make a name for themselves in the post-King James era of the Eastern Conference.
" I think I know something." Sister Stone nodded thoughtfully." Their core player seems to be called Ola..."
"Oladipo, he's now the number one shooting guard in the Eastern Conference."”
With the Raptors 'DeRozan being traded to the Spurs in the Western Conference, the Pacers' leader was indeed the undisputed chief shooting guard in the Eastern Conference.
Speaking of this Oladipo, his growth was quite dramatic.
This person was the second runner-up in 2013. His talent was amazing, but after playing for a few seasons, his results were not too eye-catching.
2016-2017 During the season, he played alongside the Thunder's Westbrook, but because he couldn't find an accurate position, he lost himself and ended up as a bargaining chip.
Just when everyone thought that the second-place winner would never be able to fulfill his talent, he used his stunning performance to slap the doubters in the face.
Last season, Oladipo had an average of 23.1 points, 5.2 rebounding, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He was awarded the league's most improved player and the best steals of the season. He was selected for the best defensive team and the best lineup. His performance was not inferior to Paul George, the former head of the Pacers.
The reason Oladipo could achieve such a beautiful result was due to his hard work. He was not called the " Hard Training Mamba " for nothing.
Who was Mamba, General Yin Chengku!
Take this year's off-season for example. Other people basically went on vacation to play after the end of the season, but Oladipo sent a text message to his training just 15 minutes after he was eliminated: "When do we start training?"
Such a person would not be tolerated if he did not succeed.
Wang Ting had a very good impression of Oladipo. As a senior fan, he had always admired those hardworking players.
At this moment, a tall figure walked out of the players 'tunnel. It was Oladipo, who was wearing sportswear.
Oladipo first greeted the staff on the court, then took a basket of basketballs and practiced shooting.
"That person must be Oladipo. What a hardworking young man.”Emma Stone nodded and said to Wang Ting," Shouldn't you go practice too?”
"That's what I was thinking." Wang Ting stood up.
As the number one shooting guard in the Eastern Conference, his opponent was training hard, so there was no reason for him to be lazy.
Although practicing wouldn't give him any ability points, at least he could move his body and be in his best condition for the competition.
"Wait a moment." Sister Stone stopped him. After hesitating for a second, she asked," When are you free? Do you want to have dinner together?"”
Oh? The Oscar-winning actress suggested a date?
Wang Ting naturally wouldn't refuse." Alright, I'll go back and arrange a time."”
Seeing that the other party did not reject her, Emma Stone secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Then, she extended a fist."I wasted two hours just to watch your match, so you must not lose this match.”
Wang Ting smiled and raised his fist.""Alright, Miss Stone. I will dedicate this victory to you.”
"I'll wait." Sister Stone smiled.
……
7 PM.
Before the start of the match, the players from both sides bumped fists and hugged each other, encouraging each other in a friendly atmosphere.
Of course, the friendliness was only temporary.
Once the timer was activated, everyone would start a brutal battle.
"King!"
Wang Ting heard someone calling out to him. He turned around and saw a human-shaped black charcoal walking towards him. It was Oladipo.
This guy was really black. His skin color was several times darker than that of an ordinary black player.
"Brother, I heard that you've been doing well recently. Congratulations.”Oladipo gave him a polite hug.
"Thank you." Wang Ting replied politely.
Oladipo turned to look at Lasalle and Crabbe, who had already changed into their official uniforms, and asked,""You weren't mentioned in the starting lineup?"
"No, I haven't."
" I see." Oladipo nodded and suddenly smiled." Don't worry, I'll let you leave the bench in advance."”
After a while, the match officially began.
The starting lineup of both teams was:
the Nets
Point Guard: Russell
Point Guard: Crabbe
[Small front: Carlo]
[Big Mae: Hollis Jefferson1]
Center: Jarrett Allen
Pacers
Point Guard: Darren Collison
Shooting guard: Victor Oladipo
Small front: Boyang Bogdanovic
[Big Mae: Saydis Young]
Center: Miles Turner
"Beep-"
The whistle sounded, and the two centers began to jump the ball.
"Pa!"
The Pacers 'Turner was one step ahead and passed the ball to Oladipo.
The latter took advantage of the fact that the Nets 'formation was not stable and directly rushed into the penalty area with the ball.
"Oladipo, layup!" The commentator's voice sounded.
The game had just started, and the top shooting guard of the Eastern Conference had already given the Nets a show of strength.
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