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Chapter 326 [Besides the championship, what else is worthy of me?]

"This is our rising star, named Yi. He has very good physical fitness and is very motivated. He has played very well in the domestic league and has an MVP-level performance. Many draft experts are optimistic about his future and believe that he will become the third China Lotto Show.”

Yao Ming introduced Su Xi to the No. 11 player running on the court.

Su Xi turned her head to watch seriously. He has long been impressed by Yi Jianlian. Many basketball insiders recommended him to him when he was in China last year. Su Xi also introduced some training methods to his team and recommended top trainers in the United States.

It can be seen that his athletic ability is really good, especially his running and jumping ability. He stands out on the court and has the ability to completely surpass the mediocre.

However, Su Xi is not as optimistic as Yao Ming. He thinks Yi's movement rate is not fast enough, especially his shots. He always likes to adjust before shooting.

This method will be very stable, but it will also give people a stereotyped impression and is not flexible enough.

Moreover, with his athletic ability, he is actually not particularly outstanding in the NBA where talent is gathered. So Su Xi said frankly: "If he wants to make it in the NBA, he should strengthen some 'role player' training, and he must increase his shot rate."

"He needs to focus more on blocking, defense, rebounding, pick-and-rolls, and screens."

Su Xi said: "His playing habits in China need to change completely."

James has already discussed it with his team. Once the Dream Team defeats the Chinese team, it will be said that James killed Su Xi and brought glory to the country!

Su Xi is not a person who puts on airs, even though he is already the strongest basketball player in the world.

Such remarks actually expose their weakness.

A week later, Suhi decided to participate in this year's World Championships.

As soon as the news came out, it shocked the entire basketball circle. Especially in the United States, this year's dream team formed a super team headed by the 2003 Super Platinum Generation. They came here to take revenge on Athens.

Some hosts at the event also asked him: "Su Xi, what is your goal this time?"

They want to win the championship and avenge their disgrace.

Su Xi doesn't care at all.

When Yi Jianlian came to ask him for advice later, he said the same thing.

Yao Ming didn't expect Su Xi to say such a thing, and he was a little surprised.

Recognizing the gap, he still desires to defeat Su Xi, so the only chance is...my teammates are stronger than his teammates.

This forced him to realize the huge gap between the two.

What else can I say?

Except for participating in business activities, Su Xi basically stays in the training hall at other times. Although he does not participate in the national team's warm-up matches, he will appear on the sidelines of every game.

After announcing his participation in the World Championships, he attended many business events.

Fault first, enjoy later!
Everyone believed Susie could do it.

Led by Su Xi, his teammates have made rapid progress.

If someone else said this, reserved Chinese fans would definitely say that he is arrogant, does not know his own abilities, and does not act in a low-key manner.

Everyone needs encouragement.

The Dream Team is undoubtedly stronger than the Chinese team.

The majestic son of the chosen one has now been reduced to this place, and no one can say that he can rule the NBA anymore.

But now it's Suzy.

No one says he is the successor to the NBA.

Because Su Xi has already brought a gold medal to the Chinese men's basketball team in Athens, what's the problem with winning the championship in the World Championships now?
Chinese fans believe in Su Xi very much, and so do Asian fans.

Yi Jianlian is a very sincere and hard-working person, and he is also willing to accept suggestions.

With just one compliment from him, his entire career shone brightly.

Su Xi stayed in the training hall for a week. He played with his teammates and told them how to train. Under his leadership, the training atmosphere was very good, and the progress of the players was visible to the naked eye.

Because Su Xi broke the scepter directly and rewrote the rules of the game. Now the NBA is basically his decision.

...

But Suzy was serious.

Especially when the person who encourages you is the number one basketball player in the world, the winner of three consecutive NBA championships, and a super MVP who can rival Jordan.

However, there has been news that Su Xi will not play in the World Championships, so the preparations of the Dream Team are not enough. Now that Su Xi suddenly heard that he was going to compete in the World Championships, they couldn't help but become nervous.

His team all agreed. They had been holding back for a long time. They had come here under Su Xi's pressure over the years.

Only the dream team is very confident.

Therefore, Su Xi thinks he will have a bright future.

In the training camp, he basically assumed the role of head coach, and the Chinese team's tactics were upgraded with his arrival. Su Xi is not the kind of super player who wants his teammates to adapt to him. When he gets on the court, the first thing he does is push Yao Ming to the B team. He leads the A team to play freely. He needs to understand the characteristics of each teammate and encourage them. Teammates played their most confident and sure basketball.

LeBron James has wanted to defeat Su Xi for a long time, and now is the best chance for him. He once complained in the NBA that Su Xi's teammates were better than him, so Su Xi won two championships. But just this past season, Su Xi's teammates were similar to his teammates in Cleveland. As a result, Su Xi won the championship again. Champion and Finals MVP.

The American media was also clamoring at this time. They claimed that they wanted to kill Su Xi and completely suppress Su Xi's arrogance. They wanted to make him understand that his success was parasitic on the NBA and that he would be nothing without the NBA.

Su Xi's answer is very simple and direct: "When I participate in any competition, my goal is to win the championship. As long as there is me, there will be a championship."

However, the other side of nervousness is excitement.

Now, the opportunity has come.

When the Chinese team was playing a warm-up match, Su Xi was also watching from the sidelines.

He is more excited than the head coach. He has been directing tactics and telling his teammates how to move.

And the Chinese team does play a completely different style of play, more confident, more steady, and more calm.

The warm-up match was very good.

"This is the role Su Xi brings. He is different from Jordan. Jordan is the kind of leader who first destroys the confidence of his teammates and then makes them work harder. But Su Xi only encourages. He does not need his teammates to adapt to him. In terms of playing style, he is more confident and capable, and his passing is much better than Jordan. It is a joy to be his teammate, and the teammates progress and grow in happiness."

Isiah Thomas came to China again, and he once again served as a consultant for the national team.

Still no salary required.

The reporter asked him why, and he said: "I love China, and I love Su Xi. Su Xi has brought me everything I have now. What should I do?"

Interestingly, this is the third NBA-related person to say similar things this summer.

The other two are Tony Barty and Stephon Marbury. Tony Barty is easy to understand, because he is Hu Subao, and his reputation in the country is higher than that of many NBA superstars.

He came to China to play in the league just to give back to the fans. He didn't come for money.

He can make more in the NBA.

He has signed a contract with a domestic basketball club, and you can see him next season. During this time, he has been participating in activities in China. Moreover, he also had a week to come to the national team training camp as an assistant coach.

He was invited by Su Xi to train Yi Jianlian.

Yi Jianlian's team was originally very enthusiastic, thinking that if Yi Jianlian went to the NBA, he would at least be an All-Star.

But Tony Barty taught him a lesson.

Tony Barty seems unknown in the NBA. Without the nickname Hu Su Bao, it would be impossible for domestic fans to care about him.

However, against Yi Jianlian, his winning rate reached 80%.

Whether dribbling, blocking, shooting, screening, or grabbing rebounds, he is superior to Yi Jianlian in all aspects.

Yi Jianlian is just younger than him and has better running and jumping ability.

Therefore, this inspired Yi Jianlian.

He realized his shortcomings, his training became more positive, and he had a clear direction.

If Tony Barty came to China for a reason, then Stephon Marbury's arrival greatly exceeded expectations.

After all, he has the highest salary in the NBA, and he has more than one year left on his contract.

His level in the NBA is still very high, he is not too old to survive, and some teams are willing to offer him a contract.

However, he resolutely bought out his contract with the Pacers. He came to China to redeem himself and signed a contract with a club.

His arrival made many Chinese fans who originally laughed at him become more tolerant.

After all, Marbury has already come to CBA, what else can't be forgiven?

Marbury came to the CBA because he was stimulated. He was constantly compared with Su Xi, especially after leading the Pacers to being hacked, and after Su Xi led the Knicks to win the championship, his psychological pressure reached the extreme.

Moreover, it was almost impossible for him to survive in Indiana.

Once again he was a street rat.

His mind became a little abnormal.

Later, his friend told him: Maybe you need to get nourishment from the cultural aspect. Why is Susie the Lamb always able to quickly change a team and bring the team to unprecedented heights? Because of the nourishment of culture, he is Chinese, and the Chinese spirit may be able to help you. Go there, and when you change your thinking and return to the NBA, you will completely counterattack.

Then, Marbury accepted this suggestion and came to China to find his 'Tao'.

He no longer wants to be regarded as a street rat that everyone yells at, nor does he want to be a disruptor in the locker room.

He thinks he is a good person and deserves better.

So here he is.

What he didn't expect was that when he came here, he received a hug from the fans with open hands.

The team he joined also warmly welcomed his arrival and gave him a lot of unexpected support. He felt the goodwill here.

Changes in him were already beginning to happen.

...

Su Xi accepted an interview with CCTV after the Chinese team defeated Angola.

This is Su Xi's first very formal interview after returning to China.

He answered many questions that fans were concerned about.

The reporter's questions also started from the NBA.

"You won the third championship in your life, as well as the Finals MVP. As you said, you are the champion in all the games you participate in. We have regarded you as a legend, so in your heart, you Do you think you’re a legend?”

Su Xi smiled and said: "I can't pretend to be modest and say no, because I am indeed a legend. Think about it, what I have done in the past is incredible to me. Winning the first game in the NBA To a quadruple-double, he won all the championships in the first three seasons and won the MVP in all of them. In Athens, helping the national team win the gold medal...this is legendary."

"For you, what's the difference between winning in New York and winning in Indiana?"

"The difference is actually very big. In Indiana, we are a defense-based team. We play very conservatively, and I tend to take on the role of arrow. But in the Knicks, we are very free, and each of our players is pursuing better. Self. So, we keep improving, improving every minute. Many people don't understand why we always sweep and win, and some teams even feel that they lose unjustly. However, if you are given another chance, they will still be swept. "

"So confident?"

"Yes." Su Xi nodded.

"So do you think the Knicks can still win the championship next season? You promised to bring five championships to the Knicks. Do you plan to complete it during your contract?"

"Of course, we already know how to win the championship, and then we just have to keep moving forward. What I want in my heart is to achieve five championships during my contract period."

"Then do you think you can fulfill your promise?"

"can."

"Speaking of this year's national team, do you think there is any difference in the strength of the national team compared to the Athens period?"

"We are stronger, younger, and most importantly, more confident. I believe everyone can intuitively feel that all players are more daring to make moves than in 2004. On the court, confidence is the most important thing. Important. Only those who believe in themselves can create miracles.”

"Speaking of young players, what do you think of Yi Jianlian? If there are no accidents, he will participate in the NBA draft next year. Where do you think he will be selected? Does he have a chance to become an NBA All-Star?"

The reporter asked this question.

Su Xi thought about it seriously. This was the first time he felt hesitant in this interview.

He said: "Of course he is very good, his athletic ability is very strong, and he has very solid basic skills. If he participates in the draft, he will definitely be selected at a high position. Becoming an NBA All-Star should not be his goal. Every Every individual’s goal should be to become the best version of themselves.”

"It is said that next year is a big year for the draft, and the Knicks will hold the Portland Trail Blazers' draft rights. With the Trail Blazers' record, you are very likely to get a high draft pick, and you will use this pick to select Yi Jianlian?"

"It's not up to me to decide. I'm not the Knicks' general manager."

Su Xi smiled.

Then, the reporter asked: "So what is our goal for this year's World Championships? Championship?"

"Of course! Besides being the champion, what else is worthy of my participation?"

(End of this chapter)