The Way of the Center

On January 1, 2014, Unknowingly, An Jie, accompanied by basketball, walked to the year 2014 that sounds very strange. When Anjie entered the world of professional basketball in 2008, he never thought about what he would become in 2014.

At that time, he only wanted to survive in the NBA, and only wanted to make a living by playing basketball. But now, Anjie has become one of the hottest stars in the world. When Ricard was on the street court at the time, he felt that anything could happen to the boy Anjie. No, MVP, championship, money, honor. Indeed, too many incredible things have happened to An Jie.

Speaking of the regular season, on the New Year's Day last season, the Blazers' battle with the Knicks in New York was very gratifying. Thanks to China's New Year's Day holiday and the wonderful performances of both sides, David Stern was also the first time he discovered that there were Chinese players participating in the game during China's New Year's Day. The ratings will be so gratifying.

So this year, Stern specially arranged a "New Year's Day battle" for Anjie and Chinese fans.

Full of Chinese style game publicity, a newly designed jersey with Chinese characters printed on the team name for both teams. And "fortunately" to become the opponent of the Trail Blazers in the New Year's Day battle is the Philadelphia 76ers this year.

Don't underestimate the 76ers, David Stern believes that when a game is called a special meaning, even the weaker side will explode with good strength.

The 76ers won few games in the United States this season, not to mention that this game will attract the attention of huge crowds far away in Asia. Therefore, everyone in the 76ers will definitely seize the opportunity to perform as much as possible. After all, there are not many opportunities to be famous in small markets and small teams.

Who will have trouble with money? Especially for the 76ers players who have low attention, the word honor has nothing to do with them for the time being. Packing up their reputation and money is the first issue they need to consider now.

Therefore, for this New Year's Day battle, the 76ers players have not little preparation. Even though the 76ers' current record of 11 wins and 21 losses is far from the Trailblazers' record of 29 wins and 3 losses, but the weak wins the strong, isn't this exactly what happens in the NBA court?

A miracle happened here, and the slogan used in this game is simply too appropriate.

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Michael Carter Williams, the guy whose name looks very "dominant", is the biggest surprise of the Philadelphia 76ers this year.

At the beginning of the season, 76ers fans even called him the "new answer" for Philadelphia. On the day of the opening game, even Iverson, who was watching the game, would stand up and applaud McAway from time to time.

In the first week, McAway led the 76ers to a record of three wins. And ESPN's first phase of the strength rankings ranked the 76ers to second place, second only to the Blazers led by An Jie.

But after that, McAway's results gradually returned to calm. Although he was still able to make a shining moment, the 76ers once again embarked on the path of no return.

The 76ers have gone from the glorious season at the beginning of the season and become uninterested. The Wells Fargo Center Arena in Philadelphia will leave a blockbuster space for almost every game. Reporters are never keen on going to Philadelphia for interviews. After all, how much news can a team aiming for the No. 1 pick to dig for you?

Therefore, when McAway, who was accustomed to the neglect, stepped out of the team bus today and saw the crowds of people now, he wondered if he had been playing a fake NBA.

The entrance of the Moda Center has long been surrounded by reporters, not only the local American media, but also many reporters with yellow skin and black hair. In the New Year's Day War, people came to Anjie and the Blazers. But I have to admit that the 76ers, who are opponents of the Trail Blazers, have also been exposed to a lot of light.

The 76ers players struggled to squeeze the crowd and walk into the Moda Center. Even Thaddeus Young, a guy who entered the league a year earlier than Angel, has never seen such a big show.

"This is **** crazy." Thaddeus Young's first words after entering the visiting team's locker room resonated strongly with his teammates.

"I have never seen so many foreigners in my life. Today, I can see what a 1.3 billion population is." The 76ers' second-year rookie traded from the Grizzlies, and backup guard Tony Roten is right. The crowd just outside the stadium was very surprised.

"You idiot, the crowded formation just outside is all over the streets of China." Evan Turner took Tony Roten's words from the top 10 list. After all, the figure of 1.3 billion is for this group of guys. It is really hard to imagine.

"Okay, we are not going to travel to China, so let's stop for a while. If we can win in front of so many people, it will completely change the outside world's view of us!" 76ers Team coach Brett Brown closed the door to the locker room. Although the management did not give Brown any task, it is impossible for Brown to let the 76ers just lose.

"Look at the new jerseys in your cabinet. The Chinese characters written on your chests don’t even recognize me. Everyone regards this game as a carnival between Anjie and the Chinese. But we just want to stir the yellow league. The malice! The whole world is waiting to see Anjie slaughter us so that the Chinese can have a happy holiday. But we are an NBA-level team, not lambs to be slaughtered!" Brett Brown was in a very emotional mood. Don't be so excited, because the league's attitude towards this game makes Brown feel shame.

Everyone believes that the 76 determination has failed, and everyone is waiting to see Anjie complete the massacre. What about the 76ers? They are just a foil. Brown can't accept this kind of stark contempt.

After Brown said this, the 76ers players also put away their hippie smiles. Yes, since when, they have become accustomed to failure. Victory, isn't it what this group of lads were pursuing in the first place?

Thaddeus Young is eagerly eager for his hands. Recently, his training state and game state are good. Evan Turner's eyes have also become firm, as a leader, he always hopes to be able to prove himself.

As for McAway, the guy looked at the jersey with Chinese characters printed on his chest. Which rookie never thought of becoming famous in World War I? Which rookie doesn't want to be successful?

In the first game of the season, he has defeated James. Today, McAway is going to compete with An Jie, who is on the same level as James! An Jie went from being a guy who was not optimistic, to now the league arranges games specifically for him and his country. McAway also hopes to be such a player.

Fans have poured into the stadium, and many yellow-skinned guys occupy the stands of blockbuster movies. Ricard is still controlling his own volume, where's Anjie? As always, he encouraged his teammates to cheer forward before the game.

Everything looks the same as expected, high ratings, high attendance, unstressed opponents, easy holiday games...

But at this time in the visiting team's locker room, the 76ers are ready to break all routines.

In the New Year's Day War, the 76ers do not intend to act as a clown role that brings joy to others.

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Speaking of the 76ers, Anjie's impression goes back to his first game in the NBA. In the preseason of the 2008-2009 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder played against the Philadelphia 76ers. That day, Anjie learned for the first time what an NBA-level game is.

That game was the deepest memory of Anjie for the 76ers. However, the original star Iguodala of the 76ers ~www.NovelMTL.com~ has now become the right hand to assist Anjie.

Since changing the team logo and jersey, the 76ers can really use the word blank in An Jie's mind. The replacement of the team's management and the reshuffle of the players made Iguodala, a guy who has played for the 76ers for 5 seasons, feel unfamiliar.

The current 76ers seem to be a brand new team with the old name, so before the game, Anjie did not greet or hug any 76ers players. It's not that An Jie looks down on each other, but that he is really unfamiliar with the group of guys opposite.

Prior to this, the Trail Blazers had played against the 76ers twice. There is no doubt that in these two games, the 76ers contributed their own strength to the Blazers' 26-game winning streak.

Faced with such a "harmless human and animal" opponent, Anjie played quite easily after the opening.

He didn't talk nonsense with Hawes, because dealing with this kind of guy, there is no need for Anjie to spray garbage.

In the first round, An Jie relied on Howard's brute force in the three-second zone to push Hawes into a dunk at the basket.

An Jie's offense like a fish in the basket has made the Trail Blazers fans determined to win.

"Damn it, there's no way to defend it!" Hawes smashed the basketball angrily, and the basketball bounced back into his hands fiercely. But this still couldn't ease the grievance in his heart.

"Don't worry about Spencer, look at this scene, look at this group of guys cheering for Anjie. Let them be happy for a while, today, we are going to give a good show for this **** Christmas war!" Sai Diss Young patted Hawes on the shoulder and ran towards the front court with his head high.

Today, the 76ers must seize this rare opportunity to play a different game!

This is a New Year's Day battle, not a New Year's Day carnival!