pinnacle swinger

Chapter 187 On the Show
The 76ers have made rapid progress and become the hottest team in the league. Judging from this posture, Tang Wenlong is expected to become the first foreign scoring leader, which makes everything in Philadelphia full of topicality.

The schedule in February is not as tight as in January, but it still involves back-to-back games that can be called brutal.

After winning the best player of the month, Tang Wenlong was invited to participate in a talk show.

CBS has always been a staunch supporter of Tang Wenlong, and sports reporters often sing praises for Tang Wenlong.This talk show has invited Tang Wenlong for a long time, until recently, Tang Wenlong's schedule was connected with CBS.The CBS staff came directly to Philadelphia, and a large group of people leased the Wachovia Center Court, and used this multi-purpose arena to temporarily set up a recording location.

Five hundred local spectators were invited to record the show, and fans of the Philadelphia 76ers, especially Tang Wenlong, enthusiastically signed up to participate.

Speaking of American talk shows, CBS is considered to be the leader in this industry, such as "Jimmy Chicken Feather Show", "David's Late Night Talk Show", etc., are all classic programs launched by this company.

This time, the host who came to record Tang Wenlong's show was the new host of CBS, named Benson Brown, who seemed to be in his 30s, dressed in suits and leather shoes, and had a good image and temperament.

Tang Wenlong came to the show that night, met the director of the talk show, and learned some on-site precautions.

The name of the talk show is very simple, it is called "Midnight Show", and it is said that there are many loyal fans.CBS regularly invites some celebrities to participate in the recording of the program, which attracts many fans to watch.

Benson-Brown's English is lightly rapping, and he sounds serious. His opening remarks are very concise, but also have a unique sense of humor, "Good evening, friends who are watching the show. Sit up straight, okay?" , don’t look weak. Today we invited the star of the Philadelphia 76ers—Tang Wenlong. He is a Chinese who has worked hard in the United States. He has achieved jaw-dropping results. Eastern Conference Player of the Month! Let's welcome him!"

After speaking, he took the lead in applauding, and the audience cheered and applauded, mixed with a few loud whistles.

The DJ switched to the live music, and Tang Wenlong, wearing a 76ers training uniform, walked out from behind the stage, waving to the audience as he walked, acting like a leader.

Benson Brown went up to meet him, shook hands with Tang Wenlong and bumped shoulders, and then the two of them sat sideways on the sofa together.

Benson-Brown asked with a smile: "The way you opened the show is very ancient. I seem to see Caesar in ancient Rome waving to us. So this is your first time participating in a variety show?"

"Yes." Tang Wenlong nodded, he still hadn't figured out what to say in the talk show.

"Wow, what a precious first time, I am very honored!" Benson exaggeratedly opened his mouth, and said in a serious manner, but it seemed to mean something, Americans like to listen to dirty jokes.

The audience immediately burst into laughter and applauded.

"I heard that your accent seems a bit New York, so you must have gone to see Broadway?" Benson's talk show style was nonsense, and Tang Wenlong couldn't help rolling his eyes.

He concealed a smile, and instead of answering, he started the host's joke, "I hear your accent is a bit London-like, are you a Manchester United fan!"

Haha, the audience burst into laughter, and Benson himself laughed too.

"I still like Ronaldo a little better." He answered briefly, and then immediately changed the topic, "Okay, let's get down to business, let's talk about your affairs!"

The last sentence is talking about you, it's like interrogating a prisoner, it's a bit nonsensical.

Benson said with a smile: "I heard that before participating in the draft, your pick was only sixth or seventh, but then you became the second pick. At that time, everyone thought that the Philadelphia 76ers must be crazy."

Tang Wenlong shrugged, "Yeah, it's crazy. You know, I participated in the trial training, the training camp in Philadelphia, the training camp in Washington, and the training camp of the Nets. In the training camp, I met the president Stefans. Oddly, I also met coach Collins, and the two of them admired my talent very much, and they decided at that time that I must be worthy of being picked with the second pick."

"It turns out that you are a very good basketball player. You are only in your second season, but you are already the soul of Philadelphia. Your name is on every list in the NBA. You are outstanding." Benson Brown Immediately flattered Tang Wenlong in a moderate manner.

The fans in Philadelphia immediately applauded.

"This season, your defense has improved a lot. I heard that you trained with Carmelo Anthony in the summer. Is there such a thing?" Benson continued to ask.

"Yes!" Tang Wenlong nodded, "I happened to go to Los Angeles to attend a special training camp with a famous trainer. In the special training camp, I met Cameron. You know, Cameron is my senior. We have a very good relationship in private. I said that both of us are here to train and we both need to improve ourselves, so it is better to train together, which is very helpful for everyone’s improvement.”

"So you're together?" Benson Brown asked solemnly, feeling like he's going to ask you if you want to?

"Yes," Tang Wenlong blinked, as if something was wrong.

The audience burst into laughter, the host and Tang Wenlong were too funny.

Benson also smiled, admiring Tang Wenlong very much. After a successful rookie season, young people are still eager to continue to improve themselves and continue to improve, which is very rare.

He thought for a while and continued to ask, "Let's talk about the things in your life! You know, we ordinary people are very interested in the things in the lives of your sports stars."

Tang Wenlong shrugged his shoulders, "That's it, it's no different from what everyone usually does."

"Really, but speaking of it, you are indeed the most self-disciplined NBA player I've ever seen, and you haven't even been rumored!" Benson looked disbelieving.

Tang Wenlong was speechless, it's not a good thing to spread gossip.

Benson chatted about Fang Chuxia, "I heard that your little Chinese girlfriend is about to graduate soon. She seems to be a top student at Columbia University, right? You must be in love very much!"

Speaking of Fang Chuxia, Tang Wenlong showed a warm smile unconsciously, and said: "Yes, we love each other very much, and it's not easy to be together. But she hasn't graduated yet, and there are still two years left before graduation. "

Benson immediately became a gossip star and asked, "Can you tell me how you met at that time? I'm very curious about this."

Tang Wenlong was embarrassed, and immediately recalled that sunny afternoon and that wonderful encounter in his mind.

"Actually. At that time, I accidentally hit her while riding a bicycle."

"Ah, that's fine too, so why am I still single after so many blind dates?" Benson said with a look on his face. It's such an unfair thing. It's a good thing if you bump into someone and don't quarrel. How come it's easy?

The whole place burst into laughter.

(End of this chapter)