Chapter 158 [After the victory]
In the fourth quarter, the Nets sent a substitute led by Kitels, and Scarabry also got a chance to play and Rodney rested.
Kittles' body is not suitable for long-term battles, and his efficiency is greatly reduced.
He can score 10 points for 20 minutes; he can score 15 points for 40 minutes.
Scott never considered this issue before, so he kept beating Kittles, which made the "mosquito" very disgusted.
Let Wang Jun play more, Jefferson and Kittles can reduce the playing time of the two, and ensure the scoring efficiency of the two.
In the fourth quarter, Korver and Rucios made another three-pointer, and his teammates were excited to waving the towel on the sidelines.
Wang Jun sighed while following him. He had only played for 27 minutes in total, and he was still in physical strength and was not satisfied.
Three minutes later, Martin played for a while, and after pick-and-roll, he made two beautiful dunks in the middle and protected the backcourt rebound.
With 4 minutes left in the game, the Supersonics stopped the war early and replaced all the main players.
In the end, the Nets won 28 points with 101-73.
Looking at Wang Jun, who made 7 of 13 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist; looking at Ridno, who made 7 points and 2 assists, the Supersonics boss was thinking about whether to change a manager.
The rookies with the 14th pick in the first round and the 4th pick in the second round actually seem to have a big gap in strength.
The injured Collison didn't know what level he could play after his comeback, and the Supersonics failed this year's draft.
The Nets performed well together, with five players scoring in double digits.
Kidd made 4 of 10 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 4 of 5 free throws, scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals.
Martin scored 18 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
Jefferson scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
Kittles played for 22 minutes and scored 11 points.
The players returned to the locker room excitedly. Wang Jun took a shower and found that Lawrence was waiting for him.
"Wang, you played very well today. Let's go to the press conference with us. There must be many reporters who want to interview you." Lawrence smiled.
"I'll go?" Wang Jun was stunned for a moment. This was just his first battle.
NBA's press conferences always only go to a few people. First, see if they are big names, secondly, whether the game is eye-catching and whether it has performed well in the near future.
Only celebrities can accept interviews, and even if the locker room is open, reporters may not pay attention to it.
"Of course, you are the one with the most points in our team." This arrangement alone is enough to show that Lawrence's preference for Wang Jun.
"Thanks."
"If you perform so well in every game, I will let you go and trade you in the future. This is the most beautiful thing the uniform team does." Lawrence sighed.
He also wants to work hard to sign a coaching appointment with the Nets in the summer and rely on the players' performance.
Because of the suspension, Wang Jun and Lawrence did not communicate much. During training camp, they almost never spoke alone. He impressed the other party with his ability.
Everyone took a shower and were in a good mood.
Kidd smiled. If he didn't win, the news would definitely not say anything good to him. The superstar was not willing to play badly, and not making it to the playoffs would be a stain on his career.
Lawrence called Wang Jun, Kidd, Martin and Jefferson to attend the press conference.
Lawrence praised Wang Jun first when commenting on the game. "Wang Jun performed very well in this game and did everything I hope he did. He is an important member of the Nets. I am very happy that he can come back to the game."
The reporter asked: "After the start of the game, the Nets' record was not good, and they won immediately after changing coaches. It was rumored that Kidd and Scott were not in a match. Is this true?"
"The net team will continue to win, this is the key, let's go through the past." Lawrence is not old, but he also knows how to avoid the important things and not mention Scott.
When the reporter interviewed Kidd, he gave Wang Jun a very high evaluation: "Wang Jun fell to the second round, all scouts misunderstood. He is a great team player and can play on the court. I'm very happy that he proved himself."
Martin is also generous with praise. "The King is the best shot in our team, and we are all happy to pass the ball to him."
Jefferson smiled and said, "I think we've come out of the trough and we can undoubtedly play the best team basketball."
When Wang Jun was interviewed, the reporter first asked him to talk about his thoughts.
Wang Jun smiled and answered in the most general way: "It is the effort of the whole team to be able to score 21 points in the first game. I am very happy to be able to play with such a good group of teammates."
A local black journalist asked: "Did you apologize like Mason after the elbow ban?"
Ryan Hughes reminded Wang Jun to answer in a low-key manner, but when he mentioned Mason, he still expressed his attitude impolitely.
"Why should I apologize to him? That guy made a malicious foul first. Did he encounter a thug attacking me on the road in a planned manner? Because he was too weak, he was knocked down by me. I still have to apologize to him? Are you encouraging this useless man to boldly hurt people in this way in the future?"
The reporter was choked and asked again: "Then do you have anything to say to Mason?"
"I hope he will be honest in the future and use his skills to prove himself. Speaking of apology, I should apologize to the fans of the Nets team because I was irrational in the preseason and I didn't play until today. I promise that I won't use violence to defeat violence in this situation in the future. As a player, I should use goals to prove my toughness. My only purpose of playing is to help the team win."
Wang Jun’s answer was quite sleek, otherwise the news would definitely criticize him tomorrow.
The next day, major media reported that the Nets won a big victory out of the trough. Wang Jun’s debut perfection was a highlight, and Scott’s face was swollen.
He suspected that as long as he supports Wang Jun and lets him play immediately after the suspension, he can keep his coach position.
A thought goes a long way to regret it.
Wang Jun’s words about Mason were released. Some people said he was arrogant, some said he was tough, and some said he was clear about his grudges.
Espn is still not optimistic about Wang Jun's prospects, believing that a game cannot prove anything. If it is just a "drawer" and it will be of no use to the Nets, unless he can perform stably, it will be very difficult for a newcomer.
**Radio praised Wang Jun. "He was not slow and he didn't see that he was a defensive black hole. Instead, he performed well after misalignment. After training, he may not be worse than Yao Ming in the future."
Chinese domestic media reported that fans continued to be divided into two factions.
Some people think that Wang Jun is very strong and is the most successful Chinese players' debut after joining the NBA.
Wang Zhizhi made his debut with 6 points and 3 rebounds, 0 points and 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, and Yao Ming made 0 points and 2 rebounds, and all performed poorly. Wang Jun was 20+ in the first regular season game.
Huaizhou Sports School was mentioned again, and was severely criticized by fans. They were shot while lying down. They were confirmed by their eyes.
Some people also say that Wang Jun’s personality cannot last long in NBA. It’s obviously a thorny head or a mess of Mason.
There are also many media in the United States that continue to look down on the Nets, such as the Los Angeles Times, who express disdain for the Nets to win the Supersonics.
"The Supersonics didn't meet any strong teams at the start of the competition. Winning in a row is just luck. If the Nets want to prove their strength, they have to defeat the strong teams."
This is fifty steps and a hundred steps. The Lakers' performance in the new season is not very good.
Chapter completed!