Although compared to last year, several of the main players in this Mavericks lineup have made considerable progress...

However, if they want to upset the Raptors, with Carter back and Nash recovered from his injury, on this night of the 2nd, they are clearly still lacking something.

In the end, in this chaotic battle where both sides were firing RPGs, relying on their richer experience in chaotic fighting, the Raptors smoothly won their first game of 2001.

The final score of this game between the two teams was 113 to 125.

For the Mavericks, Little Driver, who at one point in the night made "Hard Man" Barkley doubt himself with his shooting, scored a team-high 28 points, plus 13 rebounds.

In addition, "White Devil" Bibby and "Slum Jordan" Finley also had 19 and 20 points respectively.

As for Divac, who was used by Logo Man to trade for the Mavericks' 8th pick, he contributed "Kidd-like" stats of 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists.

As for the Raptors...

Compared to Carter's explosive 33 points and 11 rebounds, and Nash's 18 points and 14 assists...

For Raptors fans, what surprised them the most...

That would probably have to be Su Feng's playing time.

Because even the most devout Honey (Su Feng's fans), were already starting to forget when was the last time Su Feng's playing time in an NBA game didn't exceed 35 minutes...

Oh heavens!

Is this still the Su Feng who never rests for a minute?

He's collapsing...

On this night of the 2nd, Su Feng's "Iron Man" persona crumbled in an instant.

And after the game, in an interview, Davis also said that the reason he chose to lower Su Feng's playing time was not because Su Feng had an injury or was not in good form.

It was just that he considered Su Feng to be human, so he temporarily threw Su Feng into the "nutrient tank".

"It seems everyone is very concerned about my playing time.

But you also have to know that even 'Iron Man' needs to replace parts and upgrade equipment."

And after the game, at the press conference, looking at the reporters present, Su Feng also said in a self-deprecating tone.

However, maybe it was because Su Feng had told too many lies before, which led to people lacking trust in him...

The next day, as a roadside news agency from New York exposed photos of Su Feng and Britney meeting in Boston...

Online, more and more fans began to believe that Su Feng's recent poor performance was 100% because he had overdrawn his body off the court.

As a result...

On the 3rd and 4th when he was resting, Su Feng even received a call from across the ocean from Comrade Su Weiguo.

And in the phone call, in addition to teaching Su Feng how a man should maintain his body...

At the end of the call, this lovely old father even earnestly reminded Su Feng: "Young man, you must know how to be restrained! Otherwise, you'll suffer when you get old!

And don't ever think that you can satisfy a woman, trust your old man, in this world there are only oxen ruined by plowing, and no land ruined by plows!"

Look, how much pain must Su Weiguo have felt to give Su Feng such a "warning"?

Absolutely amazing.

From the perspective of the common thinking in the Rabbit Country (China) in 2000, Su Feng felt that Su Weiguo's "teaching" to him was definitely at the forefront of the times.

However...

Su Feng always felt that he had been misunderstood by his old father again.

Because the biggest difference from previous years when playing until January is that this year, Su Feng clearly felt the importance of resting in the summer.

And this also made Su Feng feel even more sorry for that Yao Ming from his original timeline.

Because, at that time, how many straws did it take to crush that little giant...

...

Okay, although Su Feng refuted the false news from that New York tabloid on the afternoon of the 4th...

But as more and more photos of his private meeting with Britney were exposed in the workshop, online, people began to firmly believe that it was only a matter of time before this top Sino-US traffic combination would reunite.

And this made Stern, who was in New York thinking about how to balance things, very happy.

Wait...

You're saying Su Feng's love life, what does it have to do with him, the NBA president?

Sigh...

The relationship inside is huge.

Do you know why Stern not only didn't come out to stop Madonna when she was dating Rodman, Pippen, and others back then, but even guided the media behind the scenes to increase the intensity of news reports?

The reason is very simple.

That is, the news that Rodman and Pippen had slept with Madonna could indirectly or directly help the NBA attract traffic.

At the same time, such news can also allow a bunch of American high school students who are messing around in society all day long to feel the "power of role models".

Look, as long as you play well, then maybe in the future you will also have the opportunity to hook up with America's national goddess, right?

You know, because of the completely different values between the Eagle Country (USA) and the Rabbit Country (China), maybe many Rabbits can't understand the thinking of the Bald Eagles, but this doesn't mean that Stern doesn't understand the thoughts of these "fledglings".

And this is also why Stern was almost driven to death by Durant in the future...

Because Stern couldn't have imagined that even after having hundreds of millions of dollars, Durant only wanted to be a wretched foreman?

"David, now the voices supporting Su to be elected as this year's MVP are getting higher and higher. Should we change our previous plan?"

And this day, in Stern's presidential office, looking at Stern, who was so excited that he almost danced, Stern's successor, Mark, asked him.

"No... one thing is one thing. Our support for him and not continuing to award him the regular season MVP, these two things do not conflict." As an emotionless balancing machine, Stern patted Mark on the shoulder and said earnestly.

"This..." Looking at the shrewd Stern, Mark felt a little confused.

Because he still didn't understand, since Stern liked Su Feng so much, then why didn't he plan to take advantage of the momentum that Su Feng had created this season and push Su Feng to the altar in one fell swoop?

Sigh...

In fact, to put it bluntly.

It was precisely because Stern liked Su Feng that he didn't want to turn supporting Su Feng into a short-term investment.

First of all, on this brilliant stage of the NBA, if there are not enough opponents, then even if Su Feng conquers this era, how much prestige bonus can he gain at that time?

In Su Feng's previous life, such an example happened in the world of football in the future.

Since the World Footballer of the Year in 2010 was not awarded to the players of the team that won the World Cup according to tradition, it seemed that the next ten years of Messi and Ronaldo's joint rule were very beautiful, but later on, how many people would pay attention to the World Footballer of the Year award as they did before?

As a president who is very good at creating stars, Stern is very clear that crowning Su Feng too early will only lead to the NBA's attention being lost due to the monopoly and lack of suspense.

Therefore, don't look at the fact that there are many American fans making a lot of noise online now, but in fact, when the NBA's ratings really decline due to the lack of suspense in the future, Stern believes that the people who will come out to spray the league's top management at that time will also be 100% this group of people.

In Stern's philosophy of supporting people, honors are never awarded to someone because they need to be fair, open, and just.

But when someone needs this honor, you have to put this honor in front of him as soon as possible.

For example, Jordan, who achieved three consecutive regular season MVP awards in this life.

For another example, in the 98/99 season, when the NBA needed a new god to replace Jordan, Stern could unhesitatingly let Su Feng, who was only 20 years old at the time, be elected as the MVP.

Just like in Su Feng's previous life, when Duncan became famous, even if he didn't need DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year), he was still the DPOY in people's minds.

Compared to letting Su Feng win three consecutive MVPs, in Stern's view, in this era of blossoming flowers, what the league needs to do more is to increase investment in other stars.

Of course...

This day, Mark's last question also stumped Stern.

"Then David... if the Raptors come from behind this season and regain the top spot in the league, what then?"

"Then... we can only say that the others are useless." Looking at Mark, Stern replied after thinking hard.

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In January, I don't know what kind of medicine Carter and Nash took...

Anyway, Su Feng felt it was quite outrageous.

Because can you believe that in the entire month of January, with Su Feng's average playing time being only 36 minutes, the Raptors only lost one game?

Before the winning streak was cut off by Little Yao and Iverson in late January, including last year, the Raptors even had a long-lost 15-game winning streak.

And on the standings, they soared all the way, rushing to second in the East and third in the league after January ended.

In addition, the Raptors are currently only 2.5 and 1.5 games behind the Lakers and Celtics, who are first and second in the league, respectively.

And in the words of online Raptors fans...

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In January, as the number one pioneer for the Raptors'一路高歌猛进 (soaring triumphantly), Carter averaged 24.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game.

And his field goal percentage was as high as 54.7%, his three-point percentage was 41.4%, and his free throw percentage was 83.5%.

As for Nash, after returning from injury, this Canadian wind son directly turned on assist-king mode.

In January, in addition to averaging 17.8 points, Nash also averaged 13.5 assists.

And currently on the assist-king list, thanks to Kobe and O'Neal's assists, Nash has successfully surpassed Kidd and Stockton and sat on the throne of first place.

Moreover, just like what Nash said when he complained about Su Feng before...

Is the "180 club" really that hard to enter?

Anyway, in January, in Nash's view, who easily played "50+40+90", entering the "180 club" was as easy as going home.

And under the double-teaming of Carter and Nash, these two "DPOYs (Defensive Player of the Year)", Su Feng was successfully "defended" to death by these two people in January.

If it weren't for the solid foundation laid earlier...

On this season's average scoring list, Su Feng could still lead the league with an average of 32.1 points after January ended...

Seriously...

With Nash and Carter in this state, Su Feng really didn't want to rest for a minute.

No cap, if Carter and Nash's state can continue until the playoffs, then in Su Feng's view, the probability that the Raptors can establish a dynasty this season has at least exceeded 60%.

And throughout January, the only thing that made Raptors supporters feel relatively sad was that Jermaine O'Neal's injury had recurred.

Maybe it was because Nash was playing more and more like a god after his comeback...

As a result, in order to catch up with the team's next game, Jermaine O'Neal, who had also made rapid progress in the summer, unfortunately suffered an avulsion fracture of the base of his fifth metatarsal bone during a recovery training session.

And now, in Su Feng's view, the Raptors must be prepared for the psychological preparation that Jermaine O'Neal will miss all of the Raptors' next games.

Because the injury that Jermaine O'Neal suffered this time is exactly the same injury that Iverson suffered last year.

Alias:

---- Jones fracture.

Theoretically speaking, Jones fracture is not the kind of injury that is enough to destroy a professional player.

But the bad thing is that once this injury is not treated properly, it can easily bury a time bomb for the player's future career.

Therefore, out of consideration for the career of this iron-blooded bubble dragon (Jermaine O'Neal), the day after Jermaine O'Neal had an MRI, Su Feng led his teammates to the hospital to visit him.

And Su Feng's probability prediction for the Raptors to establish a dynasty after the end of January was also obtained after taking into account Jermaine O'Neal's injury.

In professional sports, why do they say that winning a championship is not difficult, but defending it is very difficult, and wanting to establish a dynasty is even more difficult?

Because in the past two years, do you know how many games the Raptors players have played?

You know, in the NBA, becoming a championship team often means that the players of this team have to play from October of one year to June of the second year.

In addition, some players in the Raptors team have to undertake the competition tasks of the national team, so players like Su Feng, Carter, and Nash have already played more professional games in the entire year of 2000 than general professional players need to bear.

In Su Feng's previous life, many teams did not want to compete for the championship after winning the championship, not entirely because of the lack of subjective initiative.

And precisely because after winning the championship, because they had tasted the taste of the championship, these teams often had a large number of players injured in the second and third years.

To put it bluntly, the Raptors' luck can already be ranked among the best of all the teams that are trying to establish a dynasty...

Otherwise, how could their road to defending the title have been so smooth last year?

Therefore, compared to expecting Jermaine O'Neal to return in the second half of the season, in Su Feng's view, the first thing the Raptors need to do next is to find a way to ensure the health of their current core players.

"Huh? Lower my playing time?

That's not necessary, don't worry Su, I'm not that kind of glass man, I'm very durable." This day, after visiting Jermaine O'Neal from the hospital, Carter said to Su Feng with a confident face.

And hearing this...

Although Su Feng knew that Carter would have a long career in the future...

But among this group of people in the Raptors, the one who suffered a major injury in the early stages of his career...

Seems to be this guy, right?

"I don't need to rest either, because I've already rested long enough before."

And at this time, Nash, who had already decided to launch an assault on the assist-king throne, also said to Su Feng.

Alright...

At this moment, looking at the radiant Carter, Nash, and others, Su Feng really didn't know whether he should be happy or worried for them.

Because...

The reason why this group of people can become legends in their memories is precisely because of this blood flowing in their bones, right?

Take Leonard in the future as an example.

Even if he has become a frame-by-frame version of Jordan from a technical level, how many people will rank him in the top ten or even the top twenty in history when ranking historical seats in the hearts of many fans?

Therefore, since Carter and Nash have made up their minds, in Su Feng's view, he can only sacrifice his ultimate move again.

February 1st.

In the Raptors' game against Minnesota, in the second quarter, just as the Timberwolves' coach Flip Saunders tried to steal a wave of the Raptors' home by killing Kevin Garnett...

In front of the technical station, leading the Raptors' bench was none other than...

Su Feng himself.

Sorry...

Your King has rested enough.

Now...

The Raptors have officially entered "the.king"'s "show.time"!

New York, Olympic Tower, NBA headquarters.

David Stern has never been so hesitant as he is this year.

Because when the "Dragon King Raises His Head", for a moment, Stern didn't know how to balance the water in his hands...

At this moment...

For Stern, the thing he most hoped for...

I am afraid that Tim Duncan and Shaq O'Neal can give some assistance.

Otherwise...

"Seriously, monsters like Michael and Su are really both happy and worrying." This day, looking at Mark, Stern said meaningfully.

There is still some time before Stern's script is revealed.

On the evening of the 1st, with "only" 37 points, Su Feng successfully led the team to win the team's first game in February.

And on the 2nd, the NBA officially announced the NBA's monthly best player, monthly best rookie, and the East and West starting lineups for this year's Washington All-Star Game in January.

In January, although the Raptors had a league-leading record, because Su Feng's personal performance declined, Duncan, who led the team to only 3 losses in January and averaged 25.8 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals, successfully won the favor of the judges and was elected as the NBA monthly best player in January.

The NBA's monthly best rookie in January was still won by Little Yao.

So far this season, Yao Ming is averaging 15.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, and 2.4 assists.

In this life, with entering the NBA two years earlier, thanks to Su Feng's careful feeding, Little Yao's performance this season has even greatly exceeded the expectations of American experts for him.

And domestically...

Emmm!

Don't mind, some Rabbits can even complain about Su Feng, so the young Little Yao will naturally not take to heart those remarks that ridiculed him for being able to play in the NBA only because of his height.

And compared to the awards selection in January...

I have to say, the power of the Rabbits uniting...

That is really a little bit scary.

No cap, in this life, O'Neal must be thankful that Yao Ming was selected by the Philadelphia Thugs (76ers).

Otherwise, with only 60% of Yao Ming's votes after the voting ended, why wouldn't he be Yao Ming's backup?

Oh, you say there are many Chinese people?

Then more people means greater power, aren't you convinced your beautiful country can't give birth?

And it is worth mentioning that, with the development of the Internet, Su Feng has once again refreshed the All-Star vote king record after the fourth phase of the All-Star voting this year.

In this year's All-Star voting, Su Feng received a total of 3.65 million votes.

And Carter followed closely behind with a total of 2.45 million votes.

Yao Ming received 1.75 million votes, and his number of votes also set a new historical high for center players.

Iverson received 1.65 million votes, ranking fourth in the total number of votes this time.

And so far, the "Toronto Twin Stars" and the "Philadelphia Tall and Short Combination" have successfully occupied the top four positions in this year's All-Star voting.

The 2001 Eastern Conference All-Star starting list is as follows:

Yao Ming, Duncan, Su Feng, Carter, Iverson.

As for the West...

Honestly, if it weren't for Kobe's successful rescue, it was really possible that the top five players in the All-Star voting session this year would all be from the East.

The 2001 Western Conference All-Star starting list is as follows:

O'Neal, Garnett, Hill, McGrady, Kobe.

However, due to McGrady and Hill's westward flight last year, the Western Conference's outside players are miserable now.

Because without suffering major injuries, Hill's popularity is still there, and as Su Feng's former deputy, McGrady also surpassed Kidd in this year's voting session.

And according to a person familiar with the matter from Los Angeles, Kidd was already in a state of self-closure after this year's All-Star voting results came out.

After all, as the current recognized league's first point guard...

In the past month, Kidd not only experienced being overtaken by Nash on the assist list.

In addition, in the All-Star voting session, he wasn't even a starting player.

Say, what if the Lakers don't win the championship this year...

Then wouldn't he, Kidd, have to experience a four-empty situation?

And unlike the emotionally excited Kidd, Big Ben, who had his All-Star starting center position taken away by Little Yao, seemed very calm.

Because...

After the final number of votes came out, I don't know why, anyway, Big Ben just felt that the weather in Toronto was pretty good recently.

"Brother Feng, how should this All-Star Game be played?"

And this day, after learning that he had become the starting center for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, Yao Ming also called Su Feng at the first time, preparing to get some advice.

As a result, after thinking for a while, Su Feng, noticing that all five of the Eastern Conference All-Star starters this year were his own people, suddenly had a bold idea...

"Mingming, I have an idea, I don't know if I should say it or not."

"Brother Feng, tell me, tell me, I'm listening."

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