NBA: My template has no limit

After the All-Star voting results were announced, the media began to promote the All-Star game, with overwhelming publicity appearing on newspaper front pages and television news.

Interviews with star players are essential, but these interviews often contain hidden traps, with the media's good intentions being to stir up trouble and create buzz.

On January 21, the Bucks will have a day off and will play the Indiana Pacers at their home arena, Bradley Center, that evening.

Before the match even started, reporters from various media outlets rushed into the locker room with their cameras and microphones, surrounding Xu Feng.

This treatment doesn't seem like that of a rookie on a fringe team; it's more like that of a league superstar.

However, no one regards Xu Feng as an ordinary rookie anymore.

With his attractive playing style and strong skills, Xu Feng has gone head-to-head with various superstars. In just six months, he has accumulated immense popularity and become a darling of the media.

Robinson sat silently to the side, fiddling with his jersey, feeling incredibly bitter. Before, he could still tell those who doubted him, "The only reason I'm not popular is because nobody watches basketball in Milwaukee!"

Now that's great, Xu Feng has proven that even small markets can produce great stars.

"Xu Feng, you've stolen the life that should have been mine!"

"Xu, you came in third among Eastern Conference guards with 1.06 million votes, narrowly missing out on a starting position, but that's still a very good result. Do you think you'd be selected as a substitute by any head coach?"

The reporter shoved the camera and microphone right in Xu Feng's face and asked a loud question.

Faced with this question, Xu Feng simply brushed it off with a standard, repetitive answer:

"Each team's head coach has rich coaching experience and tactical knowledge, and their choices are based on reasonable considerations. Therefore, I cannot draw conclusions prematurely."

But I really hope to be selected for the All-Star game and play with those incredibly talented superstars.

Xu Feng's official response clearly failed to satisfy the reporter's ulterior motives, prompting him to press further:

"Reggie Miller of the Pacers is a three-time All-Star veteran. You, a newcomer this year, received twice as many votes as him, ranking three places higher. How do you feel about that?"

Xu Feng was speechless. Wasn't the reporter clearly trying to get him to criticize these veteran stars?

"Reggie Miller is also a great player, you know, All-Star voting results don't really represent a player's ability."

I am honored to be liked by so many fans and grateful for their votes.

Despite his tight security measures, Xu Feng ultimately failed to give the reporters any ammunition to use against him.

On the other hand, Reggie Miller's answer was not so formal.

"Xu Feng's popularity may be because he brings a sense of novelty to people. Such things happen every year, so there's nothing new about it."

When it comes to the crucial moments of the regular season and the more serious defense of the playoffs, these rookies simply won't be able to handle the pressure, and their true colors will be revealed!

Reggie Miller, who is extremely competitive, was very dissatisfied. However, although he was only sixth, he absolutely did not think that he would not make the All-Star team this year.

Those coaches will give him a substitute position!

After interviewing Xu Feng, the reporter seemed to only then remember that the Bucks had other players.

"I am Glenn..."

"Wen, do you think you can be selected as an All-Star reserve this year?"

Ignoring the large dog that had gotten up on its own initiative, they shoved the recording device into Vin Baker's face.

"Fa fa fa!" Robinson kicked his sneakers away, then sheepishly picked them up after realizing they were his own.

The media's instigation was quite effective; fueled by his temper, Reggie Miller played aggressively, constantly running around the court, trying to find good shooting opportunities.

As expected of Jordan's old rival, Reggie Miller's shooting touch is quite similar to Jordan's.

In the first quarter, Reggie Miller repeatedly found himself in open positions, but his three-point attempts missed.

The Pacers trailed by 10 points in the first quarter, with Reggie Miller going 16-for-26 from three-point range.

Milwaukee Bucks' Vin Baker had a standout performance, scoring multiple times in one-on-one situations and grabbing four offensive rebounds in a single quarter.

When he returned in the second quarter, Reggie Miller stopped going for three-pointers and instead ran pick-and-rolls and screens with point guard Mark Jackson and center Rick Schmitz to cut to the basket.

The old man's experience was truly remarkable. Every time Xu Feng tried to catch up with Reggie Miller, he would be subtly pushed away. He would also get close and actively exert force, not only knocking Xu Feng away but also using the rebound force to start moving faster.

All that running around comes at a price. Reggie Miller wasn’t exactly a strong defender to begin with, and when he put more of his energy into offense, his defensive performance became rather atrocious.

Xu Feng, with his weight advantage, could easily push past Reggie Miller and drive towards the basket.

After Xu Feng scored 12 points in a row in one-on-one battles, Reggie Miller couldn't stand it anymore. Xu Feng tried to use the same trick to get past Miller in one step, but Miller put his hand between Xu Feng's upper arm and chest and abdomen!

When Xu Feng made his breakthrough, he subconsciously pulled his arm back, falling into Miller's trap.

Beep! The referee calls an offensive foul on Xu Feng for attempting a crossover dribble!

"Shh!"

Boos immediately erupted from the crowd; Reggie Miller's various underhanded tactics were well-known throughout the league.

"Do you know what? Only trash and cowards use these garbage defensive methods!" Xu Feng directly berated Reggie Miller.

"If you can't beat me, shut the hell up. I have plenty more tricks up my sleeve to play with. Want to try?"

In the second quarter, the Pacers tightened their defensive formation, attempting to double-team the Bucks' interior defense in an effort to stifle Vin Baker's performance. At the same time, they appropriately relaxed their defense on the Bucks' mid-range shots.

The strategy against Vin Baker was indeed successful, limiting him to 2 rebounds in the quarter. However, with Xu Feng and Robinson in good form, the Bucks were still able to maintain an 8-point lead thanks to their continued offensive firepower.

In the third quarter, just when it seemed the game was about to end, Reggie Miller hit three consecutive three-pointers at the start of the quarter, reigniting the suspense in the game.

"The score difference is only 2 points. Can the Bucks maintain their lead? Reggie Miller, who has regained his touch, is not so easy to deal with!" Jim Pasik's voice sounded anxious as he watched the score rapidly close.

To make matters worse, Reggie Miller taught Xu Feng a lesson with his most iconic mid-air leg extension.

Miller pulls up from beyond the three-point line at the top of the arc, his legs moving out with the ball as he shoots. This move is similar to Malone's, but the purpose is different. Malone wanted to create space, while Reggie Miller simply wanted to draw a foul.

The referee blew his whistle after the right foot touched Xu Feng's knee.

Beep! Defensive foul!

Swish! The basketball swished through the net, resulting in a three-and-one!

"Shh!"

"You useless piece of trash who only knows how to use dirty tricks to break the rules, go home and find your mom!"

It was an obvious foul-drawing move, but with the referees favoring the Pacers and discouraging physical play, there was nothing they could do about it.

Miller made the free throw with ease, then slowly turned around, pointing his index finger at the barrage of middle fingers and insults from the stands, signaling them to shut up.

"You spineless piece of trash! Fuck you!"

On the Bucks' bench, Newman stood up and yelled at Miller, wishing he could punch Miller's sullen face!

Xu Feng, unable to contain himself any longer, said to Miller expressionlessly:

"Idiot, I guarantee you'll pay for your stupid move. I'm not kidding, I'll beat the crap out of you!"

Reggie Miller smiled; he thoroughly enjoyed these moments.

"I'm waiting for good news, newbie!"