Chapter 134
"Yao!"
"Two of your fellow countrymen are on the opposite side today!"
"Why don't you go over and say hello?"
"Oh, right! And Dikembe Mutumbo!"
During the pre-match warm-up, McGrady looked at Wang Ke and Wang Zhizhi on the opposite side of the court and said to Yao Ming.
"Let's talk after the game!"
"Tracy!"
"We can't lose again!"
Yao Ming's expression seemed a little serious at this time!
He was not in a very good mood!
The Rockets' start this season was terrible again!
After two consecutive wins, the Rockets' fans didn't have time to cheer for the "Yao-McGrady combination" before they were confused by the team's 4-game losing streak!
Yao Ming and McGrady had obviously been working together for a month last season, but in the new season, it seemed like they had just started working together, and they couldn't play smoothly no matter how they played!
This made the Rockets' fans very confused!
I don't know what went wrong!
Since Mutumbo was snatched away by the Bobcats, the Rockets had to make a trade and traded two inside players from the Knicks!
Jazzy Butler, 2.08 meters tall, 113 kilograms!
Malik Rose, 2.01 meters tall, 113 kilograms!
Each of them has some characteristics and can also hold their own in the inside!
But the lack of height means that he is destined to be unable to compare with Mutumbo last season in terms of rim protection!
Even though Mutumbo is already very old!
But the height and defensive awareness are there, Mutumbo is a good rim protector even if he stands still in the inside!
However, it is not completely without advantages!
At least the depth of the Rockets' inside lineup has indeed been strengthened!
Among them, Jazzy Butler is only 20 years old, a rookie last season, full of vitality!
Otherwise, it is very frustrating to have only Uncle Mu and Uncle Huo as the two inside substitutes in the previous life!
Yao Ming is in a bad mood not only because of the Rockets' record, but also because of some public opinion in Longguo!
Wang Ke + Wang Zhizhi make the Bobcats more like the [home team] of Longguo fans!
The comparison between Wang Ke and Yao Ming is also mentioned more and more by the media and fans!
Whether in terms of average data or performance at critical moments, Yao Ming is not as good as Wang Ke!
This has greatly affected Yao Ming's position in Longguo basketball!
Although this is a problem that Yao Ming had anticipated when he advocated the naturalization of Wang Ke, when such a thing really happened, Yao Ming still needed some time to adapt!
Another point is that Yao Ming really didn't expect Wang Ke to be able to easily reach the current height!
Even, it is still constantly improving!
The speed of improvement exceeds Yao Ming's imagination and expectations!
If Yao Ming recognizes the reality, he will find that Wang Ke's true strength can already suppress Yao Ming!
This makes Yao Ming feel mixed and very uncomfortable!
There must be gains and losses!
Perhaps when he established his foothold in the league and began to crush Wang Zhizhi, Wang Zhizhi's mentality at that time was the same!
After all, before Yao Ming entered the league, Wang Zhizhi had always been superior to Yao Ming!
The psychological gap that Wang Zhizhi felt at that time might be repeated on Yao Ming in the near future!
This matter caused a commotion!
"Okay!"
"Of course I know I can't lose again!"
"Don't worry! I feel like I'm going to explode in this game!"
McGrady shrugged!
The honeymoon period of their cooperation has gradually passed, and some small conflicts have begun to arise between them!
Of course, these are all small matters!
It is normal for any combination to have conflicts!
At least now, Yao Ming still thinks McGrady is a trustworthy comrade-in-arms!
Otherwise, he would not have said something like [I don't think Kobe is better than McGrady] when facing the Lakers' recruitment!
On the other side of the court, Wang Ke and Wang Zhizhi also noticed that Yao Ming's mood was not right at this time!
The two of them just exchanged glances and greeted Yao Ming, but neither of them got a response from Yao Ming!
"Dazhi!"
"Did Yao Ming have a problem with us?"
Wang Ke made a joke.
"It shouldn't be that serious!"
"We didn't do anything!"
"Maybe Yao Ming really wants to win this game!"
"After the game, let him treat us to a midnight snack!"
Wang Zhizhi smiled.
"That's right!"
Wang Ke nodded.
The game started soon!
The starting players of both teams walked onto the court!
The Rockets' starting lineup included Yao Ming, Juwan Howard, McGrady, Derek Anderson and Alston!
McGrady played at the small forward position in this game!
David Lee was going to face a severe test!
He might be beaten into a sieve by McGrady!
The Bobcats' starting lineup, Wang Ke, Ben, David Lee, Reggie Miller and Gary Payton!
Wang Ke and Yao Ming came to the center circle and prepared for the jump ball!
Yao Ming's expression was still serious, but he nodded to Wang Ke!
Wang Ke also laughed and nodded in response!
After a simple greeting, it was time for the jump ball!
As the referee threw the ball into the air, the game officially began!
"Hah!"
Yao Ming shouted, kicked his feet hard, and jumped up in the air!
It can be seen that Yao Ming really wanted to win this lob!
However, in terms of jumping ability, the gap between Yao Ming and Wang Ke is a bit big!
Wang Ke's jumping speed is faster and the jumping height is higher, so Yao Ming returns empty-handed!
Wang Ke easily won the jump ball!
"Dear audience friends!"
"Dear fans!"
"The Rockets' home game against the Bobcats has officially begun!"
"This game brings together three of our players who play in the league!"
"We fans don't have to worry about whose game to watch anymore!"
"All of them are playing on the same court!"
In the broadcasting room of Longguo Sports Station, Zhang Weiping made an opening statement!
"The game has already begun!"
"Wang Ke is still better in the jump ball! He won easily!"
"Let's see how the Bobcats will play this offense?"
"Should David Lee continue with his usual one, or should Wang Ke and Dayao have their first head-to-head confrontation of the new season!"
