dognovel Chapter 446 Jalen Green's Rejection
Chapter 446 Jalen Green's Rejection
This time, instead of greeting his players on the sidelines, Nash and his assistant coaches stood on the court, discussing their next tactics.
In fact, Nash believed that the game was almost certainly won.
With one minute remaining, the Celtics were down by 10 points.
In today's small-ball era, it's not impossible to score 10 points in a minute.
But that would require at least four possessions.
Nash coached Wang Xiucheng for a whole season, and he witnessed Wang Xiucheng's ability to control turnovers.
Especially in the last minute.
"Wang's Time" doesn't just refer to Wang Xiucheng's scoring ability in the last minute.
This also includes Wang Xiucheng's ability to control his mistakes during that minute.
If you don't make mistakes, you won't give your opponent a chance.
In his memory, Wang Xiucheng made very few mistakes during "Wang's Time".
The Celtics have possession of the ball and must score on the first possession.
Then the Nets need to commit three consecutive turnovers, and the Celtics need to convert all three turnovers into points...
Nash didn't believe that Wang Xiucheng would make three consecutive mistakes.
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Los Angeles.
A mansion in Holmby Hills.
Jalen Green was sitting on the sofa watching the Celtics play the Nets at home.
Although there was still one minute left in the game, Jalen Green felt that the game was already over.
Just then, the phone rang.
Jalen Green turned the TV volume down and picked up his phone to take a look.
The image above shows Clarkson.
"Hey bro, how are you doing?" Jalen Green answered the phone and asked first.
Just then, the door opened, and Michelle, dressed in a revealing and sexy outfit, walked in carrying fruit.
Wang Xiucheng shifted his position, and Michelle sat next to him, picking up a grape and putting it in Green's mouth.
“Hey bro,” Clarkson’s voice quickly followed. “I’m on vacation in Miami, but you know, I’ll be playing in the World Cup soon.”
"Good luck then," Jalen Green said.
In fact, Jalen Green and Clarkson are 10 years apart in age, but they have known each other for a long time.
Neither Jalen Green's Rockets nor Clarkson's Jazz made the playoffs this year.
So both of them started their summer vacation very early.
“Brother,” Clarkson continued, “come play in the World Cup with me.”
Jalen Green's voice quickly followed: "We've discussed this issue, and I think you know what I think."
Clarkson was not discouraged, as if he had known Jalen Green's answer all along.
But Clarkson continued to persuade him: "Brother, if you can join us, we can definitely make it to the Olympics. I even have a feeling that we can make a big splash in Paris."
“Clarkson, let’s not talk about this anymore,” Jalen Green interrupted Clarkson.
The Nets vs. Celtics game had already started in the final minute on TV.
After scoring a goal, the Celtics began to resort to fouling tactics in hopes of turning the game around.
Clarkson paused slightly on the phone, then his somewhat annoyed voice came through: "I know you're afraid of meeting Wang. Don't you want to defeat Wang on the international stage?"
Jalen Green sighed: "Brother, this has nothing to do with Wang. He's my friend, but if we meet on the court, I definitely won't hold back, just like if I meet you."
"Then why don't you join the Philippine national team with me? You know they pay a lot of money."
Jalen Green waited until Clarkson finished speaking before continuing, "Actually, I've already promised Hill that I'll be selected for the US practice team this summer."
"Just a practice team, you don't actually think you have a chance to make the U.S. national team as a substitute, do you? But if you come to the Philippines, you'll be the Jordan of the Philippines..."
Jalen Green shook his head, not wanting to talk to Clarkson about it anymore.
So Jalen Green interrupted the other man's incessant chatter, "It's late, bro. I'm going to sleep. I have things to do tomorrow. See you later."
Without waiting for Clarkson's response on the phone, Jalen Green hung up.
Michelle offered Jalen Green another grape and asked, "Clarkson again?"
Jalen Green nodded.
"This is so annoying, it never ends. I've already told him he won't be representing the Philippines in the competition, but he keeps recruiting him," Michelle muttered to herself.
Michelle knew, of course, that Wang Xiucheng was Chinese and would definitely represent China in the World Cup, and even the Olympics.
If Jalen Green were to play for the Philippines, he would definitely run into Wang Xiucheng.
Perhaps it's because Wang Xiucheng's girlfriend is also an older woman that Michelle doesn't want Jalen Green and Wang Xiucheng to meet on the international stage.
The international arena is not the commercially driven NBA.
If he really loses his temper, Wang Xiucheng might actually have a falling out with Jalen Green.
The two were chatting when the game on TV ended.
The Nets ultimately defeated the Celtics 130-124 on the road.
This means the Nets defeated the Celtics 4-1 and became the first team to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jalen Green took out his phone again and sent Wang Xiucheng a congratulatory text message.
At the game, amidst boos from the crowd, the Nets players did not celebrate excessively. They cheered for a while and then began the greeting segment.
Both Durant and Westbrook simply shook hands or hugged the Celtics players.
Only Wang Xiucheng was approached by almost no one who wanted to shake his hand.
The reason I say "almost" is because Smart had already shaken hands with Wang Xiucheng right after the game ended.
At this moment, Wang Xiucheng was enjoying his leisure time, sitting in a chair and picking up a drink.
After taking a few sips, Wang Xiucheng walked towards the locker room with the substitute players.
Since this was an away game, the Nets didn't celebrate wildly.
Moreover, whether it's the players, coaches, or even the front office, everyone knows that the Nets' goal this season is not the Eastern Conference Finals.
After being interviewed by Meng Chao in the players' tunnel, Wang Xiucheng returned to the locker room.
As usual, Wang Xiucheng picked up a banana and ate it, then took out his phone from his bag.
The screen was filled with missed calls and text messages congratulating me on winning the series.
I have NBA player friends like Jalen Green, and I also have my sisters in China.
There are domestic journalists or commentators like Yang Yi, as well as Chairman Yao Ming.
Wang Xiucheng flipped through it briefly, then suddenly raised an eyebrow.
Because Mary Julia also sent her a text message.
"Congratulations on your victory again. By the way, my mom has agreed to let me and you be in charge of setting up a new company. Let's meet and talk sometime."
Wang Xiucheng smiled unconsciously and then replied to a message.
"Okay, I'll come find you when I get back to New York."
Just as Wang Xiucheng was about to continue checking his text messages, his phone suddenly rang.
Wang Xiucheng glanced at the caller ID; it was Jin Zhenni!