in2ebook Chapter 126 Cole: That kid seems to really like bananas, we'll have to prepare a bit more.
Chapter 126 Cole: That kid seems to really like bananas, we'll have to prepare a bit more.
The entire stadium erupted in applause, giving a standing ovation to their home team, the Warriors.
At the same time, many fans secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the team ultimately won, the score clearly shows just how close the two sides were.
This Rockets team was clearly a tanking team, but they fought the Warriors to the last second, which was something many people didn't expect.
Even with the Warriors resting two key players, no one expected this score.
Silas and Cole came to the center line to shake hands.
“That kid’s not bad,” Cole said directly.
Silas's face darkened.
This isn't just about not carrying people on your back anymore; it's practically telling you, "I've got my eye on this person, so get ready!"
Silas snorted coldly, not expecting that Kerr wasn't done yet.
"That kid seems to like bananas. Hmm, we'll have to get the logistics team to prepare more." Cole stroked his chin.
Enraged, Silas shook off Cole's hand and, for the first time, left the scorer's table in a very uncouth manner.
The players from both sides shook hands.
Curry went straight to Wang Xiucheng, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a hint of surprise, "You're more at ease than last time, and you're stronger too."
Curry clearly remembers how Wang Xiucheng performed last time.
Speed, feints, drawing fouls, and linking up play.
These are the keywords Curry could instantly glean from Wang Xiucheng in the last game.
Today, on that basis, Curry discovered another advantage of Wang Xiucheng.
It can't really be called an advantage; "characteristic" might be a more appropriate term.
That is "calmness".
Wang Xiucheng rarely seemed to lose his composure, or rather, he was rarely provoked.
Whether it was Draymond Green, who kept talking throughout the game, or Poole, who committed rough fouls, Wang Xiucheng did not react excessively.
This is not because Wang Xiucheng is weak.
Rather, it's because this kind of "job" should be done by specialized people.
A player like Wang Xiucheng needs to focus all his attention on the game, rather than letting his opponent's "pair" be broken.
Curry himself is rarely provoked, because if there's even a hint of that, Draymond Green will have already stepped in.
This is why the Warriors have tolerated and forgiven Draymond Green time and time again despite his rough and violent behavior.
Because Curry desperately needs Draymond Green to play alongside him.
Curry believes that Wang Xiucheng is also like him.
Today, Wang Xiucheng was fouled roughly, and several Rockets players rushed at him. Shen Jing even received a flagrant foul.
Wang Xiucheng, however, acted as if nothing had happened.
But Curry believes that's not enough.
In fact, Curry believes that if he were in that situation today, Poole wouldn't even be able to touch him, and Draymond Green would make the first move.
"You need someone like Draymond Green."
Curry whispered in Wang Xiucheng's ear.
Wang Xiucheng was taken aback, not understanding why Curry would suddenly say that.
But Wang Xiucheng quickly realized what Curry meant, so he chuckled in response.
Curry kept staring at Wang Xiucheng. When he saw Wang Xiucheng's expression change from blank to almost instantaneous understanding, he knew he was right. Wang Xiucheng was just like him.
Suddenly, Wang Xiucheng felt his neck being strangled, and a heavy, beast-like breath surrounded him.
Fortunately, the force wasn't great, and Wang Xiucheng saw Curry's smiling face, so he didn't lose his composure and shout out loud.
"Hey kid, I didn't play today, otherwise we would have won by 20 points already."
Green, dressed casually, put his arm around Wang Xiucheng from behind.
Curry said helplessly, "Green, let him go."
Draymond Green immediately let go of her hand.
Wang Xiucheng felt his breathing become easier this time.
He glanced back and saw Dream Green grinning behind him, revealing a set of big white teeth.
Looking at the other person's simple-minded appearance, Wang Xiucheng thought that anyone else would probably think, "Is this guy an idiot?"
But Draymond Green is a rare example of someone with a high IQ.
When he saw Curry chatting with him, he immediately came over and forcefully interrupted, highlighting his relationship with Curry and letting others see that he also had a good relationship with Wang Xiucheng.
Instead of the mindless person who kept spewing insults from the sidelines before.
"Alright, alright, you guys chat, I'm going to check on the others." Dream Green made his presence known briefly, then immediately disappeared.
"I haven't checked the schedule either. See you next time, rookie." Curry patted Wang Xiucheng on the shoulder again, then went to find the others.
As Cole watched the two talking, that beautiful image reappeared in his mind.
After hastily ending the meaningless post-game greetings, Kerr went straight back to the locker room, found the phone, and then went to the next room to call Miles.
"Hey Miles," Cole said first after the call connected.
“Dear Steve, you should be at the post-match press conference right now,” Miles’ voice came through.
Myers and Warriors owner Lacob were in the VIP box on the second floor at the time, and he saw the whole game.
"Lacob's here too, right?" Cole said. "You're on external call, I have something to say to you."
“Go ahead and say it,” Miles replied quickly.
“I want Wang Xiucheng. You can raise your offer a bit more to try and make a deal.”
"If the Rockets don't sell him, you need to prepare $1500 million in cap space for the team this summer, and the team should offer Wang Xiucheng a max contract."
"I understand. Is there anything else?"
Myers didn't ask any questions; his job was simply to fulfill any necessary actions the team needed on their path to the championship.
It has been proven that as long as he can meet Kerr's demands, Kerr can bring the championship trophy back to San Francisco.
“That’s all, that’s all,” Cole said.
"Alright, that's settled then. Congratulations on winning another game."
Cole and Miles hung up the phone one after the other.
Cole believed Lacob knew what he meant.
Curry is getting older, and the window of opportunity to win a championship is getting shorter.
And the Warriors' draft picks in recent years have really been mediocre.
At least that's what Kerr thought after seeing Wang Xiucheng's performance.
Take Wiseman, for example, whom Kerr selected with the second overall pick last year. Just seeing him gives Kerr a headache.
Although he only played for a little over a year, Kerr already deeply regrets his choice.
Of course, he couldn't take the blame for that; that was Miles's fault.
If the Warriors can acquire Wang Xiucheng, they might be able to win a few more championships before Curry retires.
Once Curry retires, Wang Xiucheng will be able to stand on his own and even become the new face of the league.
Even then, the Warriors will still be a championship contender.
Therefore, no matter the cost, we must obtain Wang Xiucheng.
I just don't know if the Rockets will trade that kid.
Stopping thinking about it, Kerr returned to the locker room and took Curry to the post-game press conference.
Penguin Live Room.
Ever since the match ended, the live chat has been urging the reporter on the scene to interview Wang Xiucheng.
But after waiting for more than ten minutes, the hosts and guests just kept making awkward conversations and never mentioned the interview.
After waiting a few more minutes, just as the post-match press conference was about to begin, Wang Meng explained, "Wang Xiucheng left the stadium early today, apparently for some event, so there will be no interviews today."
As soon as he finished speaking, the comments section erupted in protest.