novelkee Chapter 533 Former Teammate Stew
Chapter 533 Former Teammate Stew
In their next two Eastern Conference away games, the Clippers defeated the Hornets and the Pacers, extending their winning streak to 15 games.
On the morning of February 8, the live selection process for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game took place as scheduled, with Western Conference captain Jia Fei and Eastern Conference captain Giannis Antetokounmpo each selecting the remaining 12 players.
Since the elimination of the East-West conference rivalry last year, this year's NBA All-Star Game retained the East-West team captains' draft rules, and for the first time, the draft was broadcast globally. The process consisted of three phases: in the first phase, Jia Fei and Giannis Antetokounmpo selected their respective starters; in the second phase, the two captains selected their respective reserves; and in the third phase, the two captains selected either Dwyane Wade or Dirk Nowitzki. Jia Fei made the first and third drafts, while Giannis Antetokounmpo made the first draft in the second phase.
Jia Fei made his first choice, and he picked his good buddy, the host country's player Kemba Walker!
Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfilled his promise to choose Curry as his first pick.
Jia Fei's second choice was pickled pepper, while Giannis Antetokounmpo chose Running Man.
Jia Fei's third pick was Durant, while Giannis Antetokounmpo chose Embiid.
Jia Fei's fourth pick was Leonard, while Giannis Antetokounmpo chose Irving.
At this point, both sides have completed the first phase of selection and are moving on to the second phase. In the second phase, Giannis Antetokounmpo will make his selection first.
The live selection process was quick, and neither of them had much time to think about it.
The final roster for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game:
Team Jia Fei: Jia Fei, Kemba Walker, Paul George, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic, Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Klay Thompson, Nikola Vucevic, Dirk Nowitzki;
Team Giannis: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, Kyle Lowry, D'Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Khris Middleton, Blake Griffin, Dwyane Wade.
The list sparked heated discussions online.
Jia Fei reunited all his former All-Star teammates. He kept his promise, and his first pick wasn't Running Man or Curry, but his former teammate from UConn, Kemba Walker. The Thunder's "Big Three" reunited on Jia Fei's team, making it four Thunder-produced stars. It makes one wonder if the Thunder's owner could have had several championship rings back then if he had just been willing to spend the money.
In their final two away games in the Eastern Conference, the Clippers defeated the Celtics and Timberwolves, extending their winning streak to 17 games.
On February 13, in their last game before the All-Star break, the Clippers defeated the Suns at home, extending their winning streak to 18 games.
After a 18-game winning streak, the Clippers' record stands at 54 wins and 5 losses, maintaining their position at the top of the league.
With a record of 54 wins and 5 losses, the Clippers have set a new franchise record before the All-Star break, and many believe they still have a chance to set new franchise and league regular season records.
The Clippers had a regular season record of 67 wins and 15 losses last season. As long as their record doesn't slip significantly after the All-Star break, they should have no problem breaking that record this season.
Because strong NBA teams typically perform better after the All-Star break, a significant drop in their record is unlikely. However, setting a new NBA record for the best regular season performance is no easy feat.
当前的NBA最佳常规赛记录是金州勇士队在2015-16赛季创造的73胜9负。快船如果要创造新的记录，那么至少要达到74胜8负，而他们目前已经输了5场，也就是说他们最多只能输3场比赛了。
Considering there are still 23 games left in the regular season, this is still a challenge. But it must be said, they really have a chance.
On February 14, Jia Fei, Paul George, and Art Mayork appeared in Charlotte, where Kemba Walker, as the host, provided hospitality throughout.
"Jia, you really keep your word, you're definitely a good brother, you chose me first!" Kemba Walker was very satisfied that Jia Fei chose him first, and gave him a warm bear hug as soon as they met.
“Of course, I was afraid that Giannis would choose first and pick you, the host, and then I wouldn’t be able to choose you. Fortunately, he chose Stephen.” Jia Fei’s words revealed his relief.
"By the way, Jia, it's Valentine's Day today, where's your girlfriend?" Kemba Walker deliberately looked around, but there were only men here, where was the woman?
"Kemba, where did I get a girlfriend from?" Jia Fei asked.
"It's not your girlfriend, it's that really pretty girl! The one who always watches your games!" Kemba Walker blinked mysteriously, while Paul George grinned from ear to ear.
"Oh, she went back to her home in China for the Chinese New Year, and she hasn't come back yet!" Jia Fei said.
"What a pity, otherwise I really wanted to show her my villa as a host. Alas, I missed a good opportunity. I'll have to wait for next time!" Kemba Walker pretended to be very regretful.
"By the way, as the host, why don't you try to get the MVP award? We can all help you!" Jia Fei said with a squinty smile.
Pickled Pepper nodded repeatedly: "I have no objection to you taking it!"
"Forget it, I'm scared of Russ. When he starts dribbling, he only has eyes for the basket!" Kemba Walker shrugged.
"I'll just ask Coach Buden to limit his playing time!" Jia Fei continued, blinking.
"We'll see how things go. I'm not that interested in the MVP; I'm more interested in your girlfriend!" Kemba Walker immediately retorted.
Looking at his close friends like Jia Fei, Paul George felt a sense of warmth. It's really rare to have a few friends like that in the NBA.
Kemba Walker's hospitality was absolutely MVP-level. Although Charlotte is a small city, Jia Fei and his group have had a very comfortable time these past few days. Sometimes, thinking about it, small cities aren't so bad. Housing prices aren't so high, traffic isn't so congested, and the pace of life isn't so fast, making them perfect for retirement as people get older.
But the prerequisite is that you have money. If you don't have money, let alone living in a big city, you'll feel very stifled even in a small city.
February 18th, Charlotte All-Star Game.
Ultimately, Jia Fei's team, thanks to outstanding performances from multiple players, reversed the score against Giannis' team.
Kemba Walker ultimately did not win the MVP award; the MVP went to Kevin Durant of Team Jiafei.
This year's All-Star Game has come to a successful conclusion, and Lin Ning has returned to the United States from China. The NBA regular season will continue.
"Why don't you try to compete for MVP?" Lin Ning asked Jia Fei.
"Why should I compete? I already have MVP!" Jia Fei replied.
"Are we afraid of having too many MVPs?" Lin Ning asked, puzzled.
"While having many MVPs isn't necessarily a bad thing, having too many All-Star MVPs is pointless, since this is just an entertainment competition!" Jia Fei replied.
Lin Ning agreed, saying that the All-Star MVP award might not be as prestigious as an All-NBA Team selection, and that the number of All-Star MVP awards was never considered when determining the historical status of NBA volleyball stars.