lcionline Chapter 606 Missing the 12-Game Winning Streak
Chapter 606 Missing the 12-Game Winning Streak
Chapter 606 Missing the 12-Game Winning Streak Kyle Anderson had no regrets about accepting China's naturalization offer; he knew exactly what he wanted. Without naturalization, given his ability, he would have had absolutely no chance of making it into the US men's basketball team. If he wanted to compete in international tournaments, naturalization was an ideal path.
His joining the country strongly supports his naturalization in China. China is the world's most populous country and the world's second-largest economy. From a business perspective, naturalization in China can expand his business empire. His agent had discussed this with him before. Back in the day, Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, especially the latter, didn't actually play exceptionally well in the NBA, but they still had a lot of endorsements, most of which were in China.
Kyle Anderson also wants more endorsements; who wouldn't want more money!
Another crucial factor in his decision was Jia Fei! As someone within the NBA circle, he was the most qualified to speak on Jia Fei's status and commercial value. Working alongside someone like him, and receiving his guidance, would undoubtedly lead to a thriving career. Moreover, Jia Fei had extended an olive branch, and unless he was completely out of his mind, he had no reason to refuse.
Just look at Art Mayok. If it weren't for Jia Fei, Art Mayok might not be in the NBA anymore. But the reality is that Art Mayok is now the locker room leader of a dynasty team, and everyone on the team treats him with utmost respect. He also has a lot of endorsements and earns more money in a year than most mid-level players in the league.
This is a matter of choice; if you follow the right person, wealth will flow in.
On the evening of the 14th, the Clippers played against the Rockets on the road.
The Rockets made a big trade this summer, sending away 58 and acquiring Westbrook. This means the "CP3-Harden duo," who played together for three seasons, has officially broken up...
Harden is younger than 58 and is currently in better form. If the duo were to be broken up, 58 would definitely be the one leaving, not Harden. In Houston, Harden is like a king; Morey treats him like a treasure, and he has absolute privileges on the team.
It is said that when the Rockets played an away game, Harden went out to play at night. The team originally planned to leave after the away game, but because he wanted to play, the team changed their plans and stayed overnight in the city.
This wasn't a one-off occurrence; it happened frequently because Harden loves to party. When he goes to away games, it's like visiting brothels. He knows exactly which nightclubs are the best in every away city.
Sometimes you really have to admire Harden's physique and ability to maintain his form. He's been drinking, womanizing, and staying up all night, yet he's still full of energy the next day. That's truly amazing.
There was a famous saying online that goes, "Without Kardashian, Harden is better than Jordan." In fact, Harden has indeed become very powerful after leaving Kardashian, but that doesn't mean he stopped having fun. He still has fun, just a tiny bit less than before.
In this game, Paul George and Danilo Gallinari remained sidelined, leaving Jia Fei to lead the team against his former teammates Harden and Westbrook.
Harden and Westbrook probably never dreamed that their former fringe teammate from the Thunder, Jia Fei, would become the best player in the league and their biggest rival for the MVP award.
Now, the two have joined forces to win the championship, but in the West, the biggest obstacle in their path is the Clippers led by Jia Fei.
If they want to make it to the Finals and compete for the championship, then defeating Jia Fei and the Clippers are prerequisites.
The match was fiercely contested, with sparks flying everywhere.
At this time, Westbrook was not the "passionate turtle" who would miss three layups while playing with a clock. He was still in good condition, but his jump shot accuracy was not as good as it used to be, his explosiveness had also declined, and his ability to develop half-court offense was far less than it used to be.
Jia Fei remembered a saying circulating online in his past life: "Only Durant has the ability to lead Westbrook to the Finals." He found this statement particularly laughable. Was the Thunder's run to the Finals really entirely due to Durant? Nobody mentions that Durant didn't dare guard the Running Man contestants in the Finals and had Harden guard them instead?
Also, is the Westbrook of the Thunder the same Westbrook who played for the Lakers and Clippers later in his career? Back then, Westbrook wasn't exactly a shooter, but he still had a reliable zombie jump shot. He hadn't suffered any major injuries then, and his explosiveness was comparable to that of peak Rose. Is this the same Westbrook who later got blocked on his layup attempt after his shot hit the clock?
Let's not talk about the distant past, but just look at Westbrook's triple-double season. Everyone saw how strong he was back then. He was indeed prone to getting carried away, and sometimes he didn't play smart enough, but his impact, energy, and explosiveness were truly the key to defeating the Spurs that year. It's unfair to talk about the Westbrook of yesteryear when he's injured and older, just like asking why Jordan couldn't lead the Wizards to the playoffs.
In this game, both teams scored high, but the Clippers ultimately won with better defense, achieving their 11th consecutive victory!
贾飞全场砍下50分9个篮板9次助攻5个抢断2个盖帽，表现依然出色。
火箭这边，哈登砍下35分8个篮板10次助攻2个抢断，威少砍下19分11个篮板10次助攻1个抢断3个盖帽。
After defeating the Rockets on the road, the Clippers immediately traveled to New Orleans for a back-to-back road game against the Pelicans.
On the evening of the 15th, the Clippers played against the Pelicans on the road.
In this game, the Clippers were defeated by the Pelicans in the final stages, ending their 12-game winning streak and suffering their first loss of the season.
Jia Fei continued to perform exceptionally well, but the other Clippers players underperformed.
Jia Fei accepted the loss. No team in the NBA can achieve an 82-game winning streak; tonight's game is a perfect example. A long season presents many challenges. They are currently facing injuries, the fatigue of traveling back-to-back games, and fluctuations in player performance due to fatigue are perfectly normal. It's unfair to judge a team based on a single loss.
Fortunately, the Clippers are heading back to Los Angeles after their away game in New Orleans, and their next game will be played at home.
After returning to Los Angeles, the Clippers began preparing for their game against the Hawks on the 17th.
Although the Clippers lost their last game, they still hold the top spot in the league standings with an 11-1 record.
On November 17, the Clippers will host the Hawks.
There are no former teammates of Jia Fei in the Hawks' current roster. Yes, not a single one.
The Hawks have fully entered the rebuilding phase, and Trae Young is the key player in their rebuild. The Hawks have no choice; their record won't improve without rebuilding, and this team isn't strictly tanking; they're genuinely bad.