NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 198 Comprehensive Field Influence

During pre-game practice, Jia Fei had just made a three-pointer when some of the fans who had already entered the arena screamed. He got into the swing of things, received a pass from Art Mayok, and executed a between-the-legs dunk, naturally drawing cheers from the crowd.

"Jia, take it easy, you've just come back!" Korver couldn't help but advise Jia Fei, fearing that his injury might relapse.

"Thanks for reminding me, I'm fine!" Jia Fei felt the care from Korver. Their relationship was getting better and better, just like their tacit understanding on the court.

Korver was truly a very professional player. He was a white guard, and although he was 201cm tall, his physical attributes were very poor—poor running and jumping ability, poor strength, and poor stamina. He was only a second-round pick when he entered the league, playing alongside Iverson. Later, it's said that when he was traded to the 76ers, the only price he received was a printer…

How expensive can a printer be? About the same price as an inflatable doll, right? But Korver is a living, breathing person!

Korver and Collison are from the same small town and have a very good personal relationship; they were also rookies in the same draft class. Jia Fei also had a good relationship with Collison when he was with the Thunder, which gave him and Korver more to talk about.

Art Mayok was so happy he looked like a 200-pound idiot... He's truly a winner in life now! It's true the team was on a losing streak, but that's not something he could control; he's just a role player! He now has a full NBA contract, gets consistent playing time on a team with a winning percentage over 50%, and can train, play, and hang out with his best buddies. Aside from not having a romantic relationship yet, he really couldn't ask for more.

To repay Jia Fei and the team, he naturally had to train hard. Undoubtedly, he was even practicing diligently before the game, shooting three-pointers one after another, even if he missed. He didn't have a three-point shot before, but Jia Fei said that to survive in this league, as an inside role player, shooting three-pointers had become an essential offensive skill.

With Horford absent, Jia Fei made his appearance as the last player to step up, and without a doubt, as the team's only All-Star this season, he deserves that status.

"Charles, Jia Fei will be the last to appear!" Kenny Smith reminded Barkley.

Barkley scoffed, "So what? Jia Fei was able to play the final game for the Hawks purely because this team doesn't have any real talent. Al is out for the season, Paul is an outsider, and Jeff's stats aren't good. If Jia Fei went to Miami, I don't think he'd even make the starting lineup!"

The starting players from both sides have entered the field, and the match is about to begin.

The on-site director was very good at handling things, and the camera immediately focused on Jia Fei, who had recovered from his injury. His face was still so handsome, and compared to the ugly men like the Nuggets' Orc on the other side, he was simply devastatingly handsome.

Comparing people to each other makes people angry!

If it's just a matter of looks, the Hawks have already won...

Mozgov and Antić are preparing for the jump ball near the center circle; the match is about to begin.

The two European centers jumped for the ball, and Mozgov, with his longer wingspan, won the jump ball against Antic, giving the Nuggets possession for the first possession.

Lawson dribbles the ball across half-court.

劳森号称身高有1米8，可在贾飞看来，他的身高跟教主差不多啊！难道教主真的有1米8？那么就是劳森没有1米8，到底谁在撒谎？

PS: Angel Baby: "My ex-husband isn't 1.8 meters tall, I can guarantee that! Also, even if he's boiled, opened his eyes, or super strong, he still won't be that tall!"

These days, exaggerating one's height isn't uncommon. It's normal for shorter people to exaggerate a little; who wouldn't want to be taller? You could blame it on women liking tall, rich, and handsome men—if you don't exaggerate a bit, you won't find a wife. And some people, who are clearly tall, still report being shorter. They could easily find a wife, but instead of looking, they spend all their time arguing with netizens online. That's enough!

Lawson had a tough time against Teague, who was quite fast and not afraid of players like him. The ball was quickly passed to Mozgov in the low post.

Mozgov backed down and attacked Antić relentlessly, his hook shot almost missing the target!

Jia Fei picked up a rebound and passed it to Teague to advance the ball.

The player guarding Jia Fei was Wilson Chandler of the Denver Nuggets.

This Chandler is not the same as that Chandler. This Chandler is a forward who once played in the CBA, while Tyson Chandler is a center, known as "The King of Boxing" by Chinese fans.

Jia Fei didn't attack when he came up, and Millsap overpowered the Orc in the low post, but his turnaround jump shot missed!

Mozgov grabbed the rebound, and Lawson pushed the ball up but missed a shot!

Jia Fei grabbed another rebound, pushed the ball up himself, and with the help of a screen, passed it to Korver in the corner for a three-pointer, but it missed!

Both teams started the game with a string of missed shots, no mistakes, just a series of missed shots!

The clanging and banging left the fans in the stadium stunned. Before the game, his shots were going in like crazy, but why were they so inaccurate during the game?

Some fans wondered why Korver, who hadn't missed many three-pointers before the game, seemed less accurate during the game despite still being accurate.

Kenny Smith said, "Both teams had a bad start to the game!"

Barkley had a "I knew it" look on his face: "Jia Fei's ability is only so-so. I knew he'd make up excuses after the game, like 'just recovered from injury' or something. Which star player keeps making excuses? I've never heard of one!"

Faried, the "Manimal," went straight for the basket against Mills, but missed! He then grabbed the offensive rebound and drew a foul from Antić!

The Orc made one of two free throws, giving the Nuggets the first point.

Teague dribbled over and passed to Antić in the high post.

Antić and Jaff handed the ball to each other, and the latter cut inside after receiving it, but his shot missed!

However, Jia Fei grabbed the offensive rebound and drew a foul from Wilson Chandler!

Jia Fei made both free throws, scoring his first point since his return!

The fans at Philips Arena erupted in cheers; their star player had finally scored. The team's previous losing streak and those dark days seemed to be finally coming to an end.

Lawson and Faried executed a pick-and-roll, with the latter cutting to the basket and attempting a strong drive to the rim, but missing!

Although the "Manimal" can jump and grab, he is not the same as the prime Stoudemire. Stoudemire's ability to pick and roll and smash the rim is extremely explosive in the history of the NBA over the past few decades, which he cannot match.

But the orcs were really good at snatching; in front of them, Mi Shen felt like his legs were made of lead and he couldn't jump at all!

The Orc grabbed the offensive rebound and tried to jump again, but his shot was blocked by Jia Fei who came over to help defend!

Korver caught the ball, and Foye punched it out of bounds!

Backcourt ball!

Hawks fans in the stands immediately screamed. Jia Fei's offensive form hadn't returned to its best since his return, but his rebounding, blocking, and defensive impact were simply blinding!

Who said the team would be better without him? Better yet? They've already lost eight straight! Calling him a cancer expert? Have some decency!