bdsm-fiction Chapter 58 Only the weak care about battle records
Chapter 58 Only the weak care about battle records
All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge.
The mixed zone before the game, though a stage for rookies, was just as intense as the main game itself.
As the leader of the second-year team, Durant has been in a bad mood lately.
Not only was the goddess "kidnapped" by Li Xiangbei, but even his proud scoring ability was overshadowed by Li Xiangbei's 52-point performance.
What annoyed him even more was that Li Xiangbei, a freshman, was going to compete against him in the same game.
"Kevin, Li Xiangbei's recent performance has been outstanding, even becoming the top vote-getter. As the senior of the second year, is there anything you'd like to say to him?" the reporter asked provocatively.
Durant snorted coldly.
"Eye-catching? Maybe."
Durant shrugged.
"But don't forget, the Knicks have been losing badly lately. Losing to the Lakers is one thing, but losing to the Grizzlies is another. All-Star Weekend is for winners, for those who can lead their teams to victory, not for losing teams to come here for consolation."
"If I were him, I would be in the gym practicing defense right now, instead of thinking about how to show off."
These words immediately caused a stir.
Li Xiangbei straightened his jersey and walked towards Durant.
"Kevin."
Li Xiangbei looked at Durant.
"If I remember correctly, the Thunder are currently third from the bottom in the Western Conference? Their winning percentage is less than 20%?"
Durant's face stiffened: "That's because we're rebuilding..."
"Rebuild?" Li Xiangbei interrupted him. "We lost because we were fighting for a top-four spot in the East, and every game was incredibly stressful. You lost because you were tanking."
"You really don't need to look at the record. You only need to look at the draft predictions."
Li Xiangbei patted Durant on the shoulder.
"Who do you plan to draft to assist you next year? Griffin? Or Harden?"
"You don't even have the right to be ashamed of losing, because losing was your job. You did a fantastic job, really."
Durant opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
This logic is absolutely flawless.
Westbrook, standing next to him, scratched his head awkwardly.
After all, the Thunder are indeed terrible, and he himself is part of the tanking army.
……
Game start.
The first-year team roster consists of: Rose, Westbrook, Li Xiangbei, Love, and Gasol.
The second-year team roster: Durant, Jeff Green, Scola, Horford, and Stuckey.
As is customary, the rookie game is an unguarded dunk contest.
Everyone's all smiles and friendly, it's all about boosting the numbers.
But Li Xiangbei clearly didn't intend to play it that way.
From the very first second of the jump ball, he led the defense against Durant for the entire court.
Durant had the ball and wanted to try something fancy, so he did a behind-the-back dribble to get past his opponent.
"Bang!"
Li Xiangbei immediately engaged in physical confrontation, using his chest to press against Durant's waist, while his hand swiftly slashed down.
"Snapped!"
Cut off the life!
"This is the All-Star, Kevin." After stealing the ball, Li Xiangbei didn't rush to counterattack. Instead, he looked at the somewhat disheveled Durant and said, "Show some real skill. Don't just dribble like a spineless coward."
Offensive end.
Li Xiangbei advanced with the ball.
He saw Westbrook sprinting down the right side, taking long strides.
Li Xiangbei's eyes lit up.
Instead of scoring himself, he suddenly slammed the ball against the backboard from just past half-court!
Slamming the board and missing the catch!
Westbrook understood immediately and took to the air!
He caught the rebounding basketball in mid-air, his body bending into a bow.
"boom!!!"
Violently blasting the frame!
After landing, Westbrook excitedly pounded his chest and roared.
Li Xiangbei ran over and bumped chests hard with Westbrook.
"Russell! That was beautiful! That's real talent!"
Li Xiangbei put his arm around Westbrook's shoulder and said loudly, his voice just loud enough for Durant, who was not far away, to hear.
"Would anyone on the Thunder pass you such an easy ball? Those guys who only know how to shoot are better off without!"
Westbrook paused for a moment, then grinned: "Thanks, bro! That was a fucking satisfying pass!"
Durant stood to the side, watching his good brother and his "arch-rival" arm in arm, and his mentality completely collapsed.
What is this? Openly undermining someone's career?
……
The second half.
Li Xiangbei has completely transformed into Westbrook's personal dealer.
As soon as Westbrook starts moving, the ball seems to fly into his hands as if it has a navigation system.
Alley-oops, fast breaks, bounce dunks... Westbrook was having a blast, grinning from ear to ear.
Even during the timeout, Westbrook proactively handed Li Xiangbei a bottle of water.
"Here, Li, to moisten your throat."
In the commentary booth, Barkley laughed so hard he almost fell over:
"Hahaha! Look! Li Xiangbei is 'seducing' Westbrook! He's a devil!"
"Look at Durant's face. He looks like a heartbroken woman who's been dumped, watching her boyfriend run off with someone else!"
……
Two minutes left in the game.
First grade team 138 : Second grade team 128
The outcome is decided.
Durant got anxious.
He didn't want to lose to Li Xiangbei, and he didn't want to lose face.
He signaled the whole team to spread out, as he wanted to take on Li Xiangbei one-on-one and get revenge.
"Come on! You can't stop me!" Durant roared.
He faced Li Xiangbei and made a series of sharp changes of direction.
This is his signature move – a sharp change of direction followed by a pull-up jumper.
Li Xiangbei kept his center of gravity low, his eyes fixed on Durant's waist.
Just as Durant took the ball and jumped, it happened.
Li Xiangbei jumped first!
Despite the height difference, he jumped incredibly high and timed his jump perfectly.
Just the instant the ball left Durant's fingertips.
"rub!"
Li Xiangbei's middle fingertip brushed against the bottom of the basketball.
Although it was only a slight interference, it was enough to be fatal for this shot.
"when!"
Forging!
Love grabs the rebound.
Give it to Li Xiangbei who is about to leave.
Counterattack!
Facing an unguarded basket.
Everyone thought he was going to dunk.
But Li Xiangbei did not.
He suddenly stopped outside the three-point line.
Behind him, Durant was desperately chasing back, trying to deliver a chase-down block.
Li Xiangbei looked at Durant as he arrived and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
Jump and shoot.
A three-pointer in pursuit!
Guaranteed to win (activated)
"brush!"
Hollow into the network!
This shot completely sealed the game and extinguished Durant's hopes.
After scoring, Li Xiangbei did not celebrate.
He stood in front of Durant.
Then, he stretched out his right hand and slashed his own neck hard.
Throat-slitting ceremony!
The entire audience erupted in uproar!
……
Post-match awards ceremony.
Li Xiangbei scored 30 points, 15 assists, and 5 steals, and was unsurprisingly selected as the MVP of the Rookie Challenge.
Westbrook also scored 25 points, most of which came from assists by Li Xiangbei.
The reporter handed the microphone to Li Xiangbei: "Li, congratulations. What are your thoughts on tonight's conflict with Durant?"
Li Xiangbei holds up the Rookie Game MVP trophy and looks at the camera.
"There's not much to say."
Li Xiangbei shrugged.
"Some people are vying for Player of the Month, vying for a playoff spot."
"And some people are fighting for high draft picks and figuring out how to lose in a more natural way."
"That's the difference."
He turned his head and glanced at Westbrook, who stood beside him with a complicated expression.
"By the way, Russell is a good player. He's explosive and full of passion."
Li Xiangbei sighed.
"What a pity, he followed the wrong leader. If he were with the Knicks, he would have taken off long ago."