NBA: A collection of super busts

Chapter 105 Who told you to call him James?

The entire fourth quarter of the game became garbage time. Ye Feng, Kidd, and Deng, the core players, only played symbolically for a little over two minutes in the fourth quarter before going to the bench to rest.

Ye Feng's debut stats with the Nets ended with 34 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks!

A flawless debut.

Besides Ye Feng, Kidd also recorded his signature economical triple-double tonight: 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists with only 2 turnovers. His perfect coordination and command of the team was an important reason for the Nets' victory.

另外，杰弗森13分、基特尔斯10分，和叶枫一起来的戴维斯5分8篮板，哈斯勒姆7分6

Backboard.

In this match, the performances of the three new signings were all satisfactory, even exceeding expectations.

After the game, Ye Feng, along with Kidd and Scott, naturally represented the team at the press conference.

The reporters naturally started by offering congratulations and applause to build rapport, and then their attention immediately turned to Ye Feng.

"Ye, you scored 30+15 tonight. This is the first time in Nets history that someone has achieved this in their debut game for the team. You have already made history in the team."

"Furthermore, even if we lower the standard to 30 points in the first game, the last player to score over 30 points in his first game after being traded to the Nets was Julius Erving, and back then the Nets were still in the ABA league, and they were actually called the New York Nets."

What are your thoughts on this?

"What? Jason didn't do it either?" Ye Feng exaggeratedly covered his mouth, "Jason didn't do it either!"

"Do you believe I'll hit you?" Kidd couldn't help but curse. Wasn't this just stabbing him in the back? When had he ever been involved in scoring?

But the reporters wouldn't let Kidd off the hook. One reporter, who was clearly very familiar with Kidd, said, "In fact, Jason only scored 30+ points in his 23rd game after joining the team. In his first year with the Nets, he only scored 30+ points four times in total."

"In addition, 34 points is already one of Jason's top five highest scores in the three years since he joined the Nets."

"No way, you guys actually have this statistic!" Ye Feng couldn't help but say, "I suspect you're specifically targeting Jason."

"After all, it's quite easy to remember." The reporter couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the whole room erupted in laughter as well.

Enraged, Kidd grabbed a water bottle and threw it, but miraculously missed the reporter.

"Alright, now I know why Jason only got 30+ a few times," Ye Feng said. "He can't even hit someone that big."

"Is this never going to end?!" Kidd yelled. "Hurry up and ask something else. Also, I'm not answering that bastard's question anymore."

Another reporter stood up with a smile and said, "We noticed that many New York fans were hurling insults at you tonight, and there were even a lot of synchronized boos. What do you think about that?"

"I'm very happy. This proves they consider me a star," Ye Feng said. "This is the first time I've been booed by so many people in an NBA game. I will remember this night, and I will remember the love and respect that the New York fans have for me. I really enjoyed this moment."

"Love and respect?"

"Of course, who was the last person to receive such unified chants from New York fans? The mayor of New York? I feel like I've been treated like a mayor."

"So, do you think your collaboration with the Nets will be pleasant? Or, more specifically, do you think your pleasant relationship will continue?"

"Why not?" Ye Feng said, "I feel everything is fantastic. So far, I haven't felt any unpleasantness or hostility. I've gotten everything I imagined here."

"Therefore, I believe this will be a long-term and healthy collaboration. We will receive many honors and achieve many successes!"

"So, did you encounter any unpleasantness or hostility in Memphis?" The reporters immediately seized on this key point and continued to press Ye Feng for answers.

"Jerry has been very good to me, I love him, Hubie is a great coach, Jason is like a brother to me, and of course there's Sean, Paul... They are all great friends of mine, people I am grateful for and respect."

Ye Feng rattled off more than 30 names, from teammates to assistant coaches, and from assistant coaches to team doctors, cleaners, security guards, and fans—he mentioned them all.

The reporters at the scene were all experts; they quickly identified all the names Ye Feng mentioned and soon discovered that he had missed only two people among all the well-known names.

James Posey and LeBron James.

Were these two guys the reason and the trigger for Ye Feng leaving Memphis?

James was expected, but Posey... how come this guy was involved in all of this?

It must be that old dog bullying the newbie by showing off his seniority!

No!

We must stand up for Ye! We must stand up for our Ye!

You're a Memphis player, so we don't care what happens to you, but now that you're here, how can we let you suffer any injustice?

The Nets beat reporters and local reporters from New Jersey and New York who have good ties with the Nets quickly reached an agreement without needing to exchange words or even look at each other.

That night, they would write furiously to help Ye Feng vent his anger.

Of course, they will also give this match extensive coverage!

After all, this debut game sent almost all Nets fans into a frenzy and made the whole of New Jersey boil over.

The team has finally made the right and hopeful trade, and the team has finally stood up again!

Originally, the Nets' record at the beginning of the season was not very good, ranking only fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Everyone knows that if the fourth seed in the East is placed in the West, it's very likely they won't make the playoffs.

For a team aiming to reach the finals again, this result is obviously very disappointing.

Head coach Byron Scott is also facing a crisis of being sacked, with rumors circulating that he may be fired.

But at least after this game, Scott's job is temporarily safe.

He gained more time to prove himself.

Kidd also gained a partner with better screen quality, more explosive physical attributes, stronger finishing ability, and younger age.

Judging from at least the first game, the Nets have won big with this trade.

Everyone felt happy.

As the saying goes, some people are happy while others are sad.

The next day, in the Memphis training facility, James angrily slammed the car door shut.

His car was filled with newspapers, most of which showed no signs of having been opened, but the front pages alone were enough to explain why he was so angry.

New Jersey welcomes a savior! Are the Nets back on their championship run?

Even Bernard King couldn't do that! Ye Feng explodes with 34 points and 15 rebounds in his first game!

The first person since Julius Erving to save New Jersey from disaster!

"Thank you for the love of New York City residents! Ye Feng becomes the new mayor of New York City"

"Bathed in boos! This rookie's mentality is as mature as a veteran's!"

Ye Feng inadvertently reveals the inside story of his trade; was his departure from the Grizzlies due to bullying by his teammates?

What exactly happened between James and Ye after James subtly mocked the "adult child" mentality and was then ignored?

Everyone loves Ye! He became the darling of New Jersey overnight! Who did he offend in Memphis?

"You think you're worthy to bully a newcomer! James Posey or the catalyst for Ye's departure from New Jersey?"

These reports either praise Ye Feng or satirize him; it would be a miracle if James felt good after reading them.

He was filled with anger during the Grizzlies' practice today; he wanted to teach everyone a lesson!

The other person who was extremely depressed was Percy.

He sat in the locker room looking gloomy.

A terrible disaster has struck!

What's it to him?

He never had any conflict with Ye Feng.

He even sent Ye Feng a text message specifically to ask him why he did this.

Ye Feng's answer left him feeling helpless.

"Sorry, James, I'm afraid that if I mention your name, people will think I'm talking about someone else, and that I have a good relationship with LeBron."

What could he possibly say?

Who told him to give such a name that sounds similar to "Jianguo," "Aijun," "Xiaoming," "Yonga Chao," or similar names in China?

Originally, Battier and Gasol were laughing at Posey's undeserved misfortune, but before they could even exchange a few words, James slammed open the locker room door, and judging from his expression, he was clearly extremely unhappy.

Before James could even pick a fight and get angry, Brown walked in: "Everyone's here, right? Well then, I have something to announce."

"Due to health reasons, tomorrow night's game will be my last as head coach of the team, after which I will resign. The new head coach is also an old friend of everyone's, our head coach Lionel. After that, I wish everyone all the best!"

After Brown finished speaking, he stepped aside to make way for Lionel Hollins, a former NBA legend who had coached the Vancouver Grizzlies and later became an assistant coach, to begin his speech.

James didn't listen to what Hollins said; he only had one thought.

It's all Ye Feng's fault! That bastard! He made me get criticized by fans, criticized by the media, and disliked by my teammates. Now the head coach has resigned, and James doesn't care why Brown resigned.

But he knew very well that he would also be held accountable for this, because it was definitely him who had driven him away!

Of course, as the saying goes, after the worst comes the best, and even on such a terrible day for James, there was some good news.

After delivering his speech, Hollins called James aside, took him to a secluded spot, and whispered, "What kind of playing style do you prefer, LeBron?"

"For the rest of this season, we only have one task: to make you happy and comfortable playing. Our sole goal is to develop you into a top player. I will create a customized strategy for you."

"How do you want to fight?"

Across the ocean, the Nets have been unstoppable since acquiring Ye Feng, almost invincible. They have won 5 consecutive games, and including the 2 games before acquiring Ye Feng, they have now achieved a 7-game winning streak!

At the same time, the team has surpassed the Pistons and the Heat, climbing all the way to second place in the Eastern Conference.

Of course, because the Pacers, who are ranked first, are in such hot form and have shown an unparalleled advantage since the beginning of the season, even though the Nets have won seven straight games, there is still a huge gap of four games between them and the Pacers.

But secondly, that's enough to make New Jerseyans happy.

They really are back!

The Nets, who are in their best form this season, have not slacked off or relaxed in training. Ye Feng, in particular, and Haslem are always the first to arrive at the court for extra practice and the last to stay after training ends.

Today was no exception. Thirty minutes before training began, the two had already finished their respective 300-shot drills and were covered in sweat.

"Yo, esteemed All-Star starter, you're here so early today?" At that moment, Kidd walked into the training facility with a grin, and upon seeing Ye Feng, he immediately became sarcastic: "You're buying dinner tonight!"

"All-Star starter? Me?" Ye Feng snorted: "Did you not get to sleep in bed again yesterday? Did you catch a cold while sleeping on the floor and that's why you're talking nonsense? It's only mid-December."

"The All-Star starting lineup won't be announced until February!"

"But I can accept your blessings! I will become an All-Star starter."

"I told you you're a rookie," Kidd said, sounding like a veteran. "Today is the day the first wave of All-Star voting results are released."

Ye Feng then remembered this and casually asked, "What's your ranking?"

Damn it?

Even Kidd was speechless at this moment.

How the hell does this guy manage to hit every sore spot with every single word he says, stabbing people right in the heart?

Which pot is not opened and which pot should I lift?

"As an old veteran, I don't care about the All-Star game anymore." The next second, Kidd pretended to be indifferent and shrugged, "I'd rather use that time to rest for a few more days, recover properly, and prepare for the playoffs."

"The playoffs are what I aim for. All-Stars? That's just child's play."

"So Jason, you didn't make the cut?" Haslem's existence seemed to be all about delivering the final blow; this guy always managed to say the most hurtful things with his seemingly innocent face.

"Those who voted are idiots!" Kidd finally snapped: "McGrady is such a piece of trash, his team didn't even win 5 games, and they voted him into the All-Star game."

"If I were like him, not caring about winning or losing and shooting like crazy, I could win the scoring title too!"

silence.

No one answered.

"Say something! You two are so good at talking, why the hell aren't you saying anything?!"

Haslem preemptively said, "I don't think you can do it."

"I don't care what you think, I care what I think!" Kidd said. "Who asked you?"

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"Forget it!" Kidd was too lazy to deal with those two bastards anymore, so he turned around and left. But halfway there, he seemed to remember something and turned back.

Haslem asked, "Why are you back again?"

Kidd felt like punching someone. "It's time for training, where else am I supposed to go if I don't come back?"

"That's good, I thought you were angry..." Haslem grinned. "I knew Jason wouldn't be that petty!"

"Alright, come on." Ye Feng interrupted their conversation, afraid that Kidd might actually punch Haslem a few times in a minute: "Let's see the results of this All-Star voting, see how far Jason is behind Tracy, and see if he has a chance to make it!"