Chapter 13 The more you argue, the more you become hotter

CNK announced that it will broadcast every game of the Chinese team in the Asian Championships throughout the United States, weigh the value of rookie McGrady, and push the wave to a climax.

During the offseason, there were no basketball games to watch. After these rounds of repeated hype, McGrady has become a topical star in the American basketball world.

Although he has not played a single game in the NBA, he has become a household name in the basketball circle.

Ewing sneered and mocked: "At that time, I will watch McGrady's game. Conservatively, McGrady's score will be in single digits.

We all know that he is a native American, but who knew that he suddenly joined China and became a Chinese.

Maybe McGrady treats himself as a Chinese, but it is not necessarily that Chinese players will treat him as their own. He is just a naturalized player.

Because of the differences in language, culture, life, habits, etc., maybe they won’t pass the ball to McGrady. McGrady can only practice back-and-run on the court, which is possible.”

Mutombo continued to promote his teammates and said: "I am optimistic about McGrady. He will perform well in the Asian Championships, and I will watch his game throughout the whole process."

Big Mouth Barkley smiled and said, "Although McGrady is just a rookie, maybe he will have a star-like performance because his talent is there.

Really, McGrady's talent can be seen with the naked eye. He is just a high school student, the kind without a background, but he is already the future of New York City. The professional team's vision will not be wrong!

In the Jazz's opinion, McGrady scored more than 20 points, and may lead the Chinese team to win the championship, and he will become a MVP.

Sir Ben wants to tell him that the following words are very important.

Since you want to do it, you must be the best and be the brightest star!

I'm optimistic about him and will watch his game throughout the whole process."

This is something McGrady didn't know, he was just training intently.

It is also very difficult to improve one point of elite skills. You need to train hard in the basketball hall to see an increase of 0.01%.

Although it is difficult to upgrade skills, it is enough for McGrady to see the dawn of hope, at least it is much better than the Milan blacksmith who is still on the Lakers bench.

The 19th Asian Championships in 1997 were held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The first game of the Chinese team in the group stage was against Bahrain.

Chinese team head coach Zhang Bin, main lineup: Wu Naiqun (center/power forward), Liu Yudong (power forward), McGrady (small forward/guard), Hu Weidong (scoring guard) and Li Xiaoyong (organizing guard).

Substitute lineup: Ji Minshang (center/power forward), Wang Zhizhi (power forward/center), Li Nan (forward), Zhang Jinsong (back) and Fan Bin (organizing guard).

The game was broadcast live across the United States, with Dolan, his wife, Marie and daughter Anna sitting in the living room watching the live broadcast.

While peeling the apple, Mary said with some concern: "This summer, McGrady has become the hottest star in the American basketball world. Will it bring him great pressure and trouble?"

Dolan shook his head and replied, "No, because he didn't know what was happening in the United States at all. He has been practicing hard and devoted himself to training.

This is the hardest-working player I have ever seen, no one.”

Mary handed him the peeled apple and asked, "Why do you want to broadcast his game at the Asian Championships?"

Doran replied while gnawing on the apple: “Well, this apple is so sweet.

Because, I also want to know his quality and inspect the goods.

McGrady's outlook for the future of NBA is very attractive and makes sense. I believed him and granted him all my rights.

In the Knicks, he is above the head coach and the team manager, and I have made my promise to him.

McGrady said he was to be on par with Jordan, so I would build momentum for him. The level of the Asian Championships is not high, not as good as the NBA. This is a good opportunity. I hope he can seize it.

If he succeeds, I will continue to support him and continue to praise him as a superstar like Jordan.

If he fails, it will only prove that he is not capable. I will take away the rights granted to him. He will play in the Knicks with peace of mind and don’t think too much about other things.”

Mary sighed lightly and said, "You are still as smart as ever.

You are such a successful businessman!

McGrady, he is the life-saving benefactor of our whole family!”

Dolan replied with confidence: "Yes! So, I believe whatever he says.

Even if he fails, the Knicks will always give him a high-paying contract. No matter how good his skills are, even if they are poor, they will continue to get a high-paying salary.

I won’t trade McGrady, and I won’t cut him. He is a non-selling product from the Knicks, just treat him as a mascot!

This is also a reward for him.”

Mary nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well, this is reasonable, and we are worthy of McGrady."

Anna gnawed the big apple and shouted: "I want Brother McGrady to stay with the Knicks to play, and the beautiful little angels often go to the court to watch him play."

Dolan looked at his daughter in a doting manner and said, "Okay! My little baby, my dad will often take you to the stadium to watch games."

Stern also watched the game at home. Before the game started, he called his assistant and asked him to contact the TV station and inform him of the ratings in time.

Jordan is old and the league needs a new successor. McGrady is a Chinese and China has such a large market, which is the main strategic goal of NBA expansion.

If McGrady performed well, he wouldn't mind putting this Chinese on the altar. If the Chinese like him, Americans can accept it and everyone would be happy.

NBA stars including Ewing, Barkley, Mutombo, Duncan and other NBA stars are watching the live broadcast of this game, because McGrady has become the hottest topic star. If he doesn't watch it himself, he doesn't know how to answer the reporter's questions, and he will be out.

There are also a large number of American fans sitting in front of the TV to watch the live broadcast.

A large number of Chinese Americans also sat in front of TV to watch the live broadcast.

McGrady didn't know what happened in the United States. He was very nervous because it was his first Asian Championships.

Courier: Dingdong! Your courier is here!

McGrady, what are you nervous about?

McGrady: This is the Asian Championships. I played my first game for the national team, and I am still the starting small forward. How can I not be nervous?

Courier: What's the point of being nervous about this? Just like when playing in team games, wouldn't it be better if you play games normally?

McGrady: That's different. How can I compare in the team? I need to score at least 30 points in the first game, and I want to prove my worth.

Courier: This is not too simple for you. Why are you nervous?

McGrady: It's very simple to me? Brother, why do you say that?

Courier: Is this obvious? The Chinese team has won five consecutive championships in the Asian Championships. What does this mean?

This shows that the Chinese team's strength is also the best-ranking team in Asia, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the overlord.

And in the team game, you easily beat your teammates, averaging 38 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists per game. What does it mean?

This means that your strength is now the number one person in Asia.

Your teammates have seen this, but you haven’t seen it yourself and don’t know what you are nervous about?

You can play normally and score 40 points on the court. It’s not too easy for you to score. I really don’t know what you are thinking?

McGrady: Yes! I heard what you said, this is really the case. Why am I nervous?

Bahrain team, don’t be too weak, am I nervous about the game against Bahrain?

Oh, I'm so dizzy.

No wonder my teammates all had relaxed expressions. It turned out that I was too nervous.

Thank you, courier, if you hadn't reminded me, I would have been thinking about it.

Courier: It’s okay, who told you to be my younger brother? As the elder brother, I should remind you.

McGrady: Uh...

(End of this chapter)
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