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Chapter 446 Recruit Artest!

Chapter 446 Recruit Artest!

Kings practice facility in Sacramento, California, USA.

The recent record of the Kings can be said to be terrible. Now they have lost nine games in a row. Not long after the start of the new season, they suffered such a defeat, which made the Kings feel very frustrated.

The same is true for "The Beast" Artest, who even became unintentional in training, sitting on a chair in the corner of the arena in a daze.

"The Kings will not be able to enter the playoffs this season. It's terrible, terrible!" Artest was depressed. For a player like him who pursues confrontation and is obsessed with victory, the playoffs are his best performance. But the current team can't give him what he wants at all.

Depression seems to have brought Artest this summer. Eric Musselman replaced Rick Adelman, whom Artest loved very much, as the new Kings coach. The departure of Bunch Wells, It also made Artest very uncomfortable. In addition, the team's record is terrible now, and it is gradually drifting away from Artest's expected goal before the season, which led to conflicts between the teams.

Now, the internal conflict between Artest and Mike Bibby has aroused media hype. Bibby said that Artest took too many shots, while Artest accused Bibby of poor defense, and that white men with a small body were beaten every night. Counterpoint burst.

The young Kevin Martin walked over to Artest with a smile, and asked with a kind smile, "Why don't you go to training? Are you tired?"

Artest said with a melancholy face: "When was I ever tired? I just thought it was too boring, Kevin, are you tired of basketball? I played basketball in the Catholic Youth Organization when I was 7 years old. Since I was a child, my father taught me to practice boxing and basketball. Even if it is raining or snowing, we will practice basketball. My father will help me shovel the snow, and my brother will help me pick up the ball, unless it is the kind of rain that the ball cannot shoot Wake up weather."

Kevin Martin saw that Artest was depressed, so he sat next to him and listened to him.

Artest took the water from Kevin Martin, looked at the listless teammates who were also training on the field ahead, and said: "But after entering the NBA, my enthusiasm for basketball has gradually diminished, or that The passion is still there, but I can't find a chance to release it. Now I feel that playing games is too boring. Don't tell me who our next opponent is. I don't want to know at all, and I don't even want to play the game!"

Kevin Martin didn't say anything, just said lightly: "Isn't that what the NBA is like? I know you, Ron, unless you're on a championship-competing team, otherwise, there are only two teams in the league that won't let You're bored."

"Oh? Which two?" Artest still prefers to chat with Kevin Martin, feeling that this guy can always talk to himself.

"Golden State Warriors, the most unique team in the league." Kevin Martin replied with a smile.

Artest also laughed when he heard it: "It's really a weird team. It's interesting, but I don't like shooting three-pointers that much. Although I'm not bad at three-pointers, which other team is it?"

"Orlando Magic." Speaking of this, Kevin Martin's expression became a little serious, "You will not feel bored with a team with grandchildren. His game is the most passionate and incredible. Think about the past few years. Those things he has done, the people he has educated, the people he has played with, even a guy like Kevin Durant who is honest and dull, has sent Sun a pass like an alley-oop three-point lore. With him as a team, more interesting things will definitely happen.”

Mentioning Sun Zhuo's name, Artest immediately felt a lot more energetic. Sun Zhuo did have this kind of magical power, even when his name was mentioned, he could feel such a strong feeling.

"That guy, huh, it would be interesting to be a teammate with him, but unfortunately there will never be such a day." Artest did not deny Kevin Martin's words, but he knew that he and Sun Zhuo would never do it. Teammates, this was doomed as early as the first season.

As soon as Sun Zhuo entered the league, he had a conflict with Artest. There was a fight on the court. It was not over. After that, the two made a bet. The loser kissed the ass. After that, they both made an appointment to fight in WWE The arena, the conflict between the two, not to mention the people in the NBA, the WWE audience knows it all.

However, when he returned home after training that day, he received a familiar but unexpected call. It turned out to be from Sun Zhuo's manager, Emma. , I made many calls through Emma, ​​so I am familiar with Emma.

After answering the call, Artest was even more surprised, because Emma said that she was in Sacramento at the moment and wanted to meet Artest.

Emma's figure is something that any man can't hold back when he sees it. Artest immediately dressed up at home and rushed to the date in a handsome dress. Emma didn't mention the reason for the meeting, but Artest thought it must be with Sun Zhuo has nothing to do.

"It has nothing to do with Sun, so why should I ask you out?" Emma sent this sentence not long after the two met.

Artest thought that Emma had his eyes on him, and he was disappointed and surprised: "Sun sent you here? Why? I didn't speak ill of him this season, nor did I last season. The relationship between me and him The fight is over long after WWE, what is he trying to do with me?"

After the WWE battle, Artest was completely defeated by Sun Zhuo. No matter in terms of basketball level or singles ability, Artest was no match for Sun Zhuo.

Emma asked suddenly: "Ron, have you ever thought about playing with Sun on a team?"

Artest was stunned for a moment. During the day, he and Kevin Martin discussed the possibility of him and Sun Zhuo being on the same team. Unexpectedly, Sun Zhuo’s agent ran away that day. Come ask Artest this question!

Artest became very excited, but he laughed and said to Emma: "Play with Sun? Hahaha, is this Sun's idea? Isn't he crazy? He wants to be my teammate, He and I have been the biggest rivalry since we entered the league, and fans all over the world know that."

Emma said calmly: "It is precisely because you have experienced these grievances that you know each other better, and you will have a tacit understanding as teammates, don't you? And after WWE, Sun always felt that you have won each other's respect. After that, you didn’t confront each other anymore, and you can actually be friends. If you are willing to partner with Sun, the Magic will soon discuss trade with the Kings. Before that, Sun respects your personal ideas.”

Emma is right. After being abused in WWE, Artest really began to respect Sun Zhuo in his heart, and no longer had any prejudice or discrimination against him, but Artest was the loser after all, so he defected to Sun Zhuorang He felt so ashamed.

Artest said with a firm face: "Tell Sun, I don't want to partner with him, I will never go to Orlando, I love this place, I get along well with everyone in the Kings, even if I was After the transaction, I will not try my best to help him. Don't think I don't know why he is looking for me. He is in trouble, right? The Celtics just blow up the Magic, Kevin Garnett named Teach Sun a lesson, the Magic will never pass the Celtics in this season's playoffs. Except for Sun, the other guys are too young and too soft, and they are no match for Paul Pierce's old guys, so he thought of me , only I can deal with them, he just wants to use me to complete the three consecutive championships for him, I will not help him!"

Artest saw through Sun Zhuo's motives at once. Everyone knew that the Celtics just overthrew the Magic's home court with arrogance. Each of them was very tough, and the Magic, except for Sun Zhuo, couldn't stand against them at all. of.

In terms of toughness alone, no one in the league can match Artest.

Emma did not deny it, but said: "You can indeed bring Sun what he wants, but you should also see what you can get after you come to the Magic. Have you ever been to the finals? Have you taken A championship? Do you want to play under the most intense confrontation in the playoffs? That is the stage where you can show your talents. Here, what you can do is too limited."

When it comes to the championship, Artest also has to be moved. As a professional player, he has always dreamed of a championship. Although he is young now and there are still opportunities in the future, he can't wait to be on the highest stage. Show yourself. Watching two other teams compete for the championship every June will make Artest feel itchy. He also wants to enter the finals. If he joins the Magic, with Sun Zhuo's super personal strength, I am afraid that every year Both will be championship contenders.

"You don't need to say, I don't want to partner with Sun!" Artest still refused happily.

Emma returned disappointed, and told Sun Zhuo all the conversation with Artest today on the phone. After listening, Sun Zhuo said confidently: "That guy will be willing to come."

Sun Zhuo obviously knows Artest better than Emma, ​​this guy just wants face, from Emma's description, Sun Zhuo has probably guessed Artest's mind, Artest is definitely willing to fight with Sun Zhuo Champion, he will not avoid Sun Zhuo all his life because of the previous incident, he is not such an unstructured person.

Sun Zhuo will wait patiently for a few days, and if there is really no movement, he will think of a way.

Sun Zhuo is injured this time and will miss a few games, because it is a minor injury, Sun Zhuo will not use the precious game to repeat the challenge card, and Sun Zhuo has always wanted Durant to grow up faster, Sun Zhuo is not here, Durant Durant will get more opportunities to hone, which is a good thing for Durant and the team's newcomers, but the record may be worse.

The next opponent of the Magic is the New Orleans Hornets. Before the start of the game, coach Stan Van Gundy said to Durant: "Kevin, today's game, you will be the core of the team's offense, and you will get a lot of shots. , do everything possible to score, don't care about the result."

Even Sun Zhuo told Durant that he was required to keep shooting, and even required him to take a minimum number of shots.

Standing on the court, Durant felt so much pressure for the first time since he entered the league. He started from the bench and slowly became the starter. Now that Sun Zhuo is injured, he has transformed into the team's top card. Sun Zhuo, coach He and other teammates seem to be very supportive of him.

"Kevin Durant, calm down. If I were in the Supersonics, I would have been the boss long ago. There is nothing exciting about being the boss this time. This is the treatment I deserve." Durant comforted himself, Get yourself some peace of mind.

Sun Zhuo also came to the scene in a suit today, and he is looking forward to Durant's performance as the boss.

The Hornets are not a strong team. As soon as Durant came up, he hit jump shots from the outside and scored consecutive points. As the No. [-] pick, it took so long to enter the league to be able to perform. It seems that Durant can't wait.

Sun Zhuo smiled, looked at Durant on the court, and suddenly felt that he was a bit different from the rookie Durant in his previous life, maybe it was because of the jersey he was wearing, Durant wearing the Magic jersey, his temperament was not so sloppy .

Durant felt amazing, coupled with the unlimited shooting rights given to him by the team, and the whole team was trying their best to feed him the ball, Durant quickly scored 20 points.

"This kid may score 40 points today." Stan Van Gundy whispered to Sun Zhuo.

Sun Zhuo said to Stan Van Gundy: "Let him win, don't replace him, get as much as he can, he needs a record to maintain his confidence throughout the season."

Although Sun Zhuo intends to help Durant, Durant's personal ability is still not up to the mark. With the strengthening of the opponent's defense, his mistakes began to increase, his shooting percentage began to decline, and the score was overtaken by the Hornets.

In the end, Durant scored a career-high 34 points, but the team lost.

For this performance, Sun Zhuo was a little disappointed. After the whole team tried their best to feed the ball and made so many shots, they only scored 34 points. There was still a big gap between the unsolvable Durant Sun Zhuo was familiar with. .

"In a single season, Durant will never grow too much. His role in the playoffs, especially when facing the Celtics, will be very low. Alas, this guy Artest, obviously in the Kings There's nothing to do, but he can't save himself and come to me, he definitely wants to come here!"

Sun Zhuo knew very well what kind of person Artest was, and there was nothing wrong between the two of them, only a reason for reconciliation was missing.

Coincidentally, the Miami Heat came to Orlando to challenge the Magic in the next game, and Sun Zhuo was still absent. Dwyane Wade joked in an interview with reporters: "Sun's injury has healed long ago, he dare not tell me Playing games, that's why I didn't play on purpose!"

A reporter also found Sun Zhuo, and Sun Zhuo responded with a smile: "Ron Artest is the only one in the league that can make me afraid to play."

This sentence quickly spread to Artest's ears. Even his teammates heard about Sun Zhuo's interview. Artest was very respected and even feared by No.1 in the league. Face ah.

Next, Sun Zhuo is looking forward to how Artest will respond.

　What do you think is the winning rate for Sun Zhuo and Xie Chen now?

(End of this chapter)