Chapitre 142: Chapter 142: Merry Christmas
Wade Dong, who achieved a quadruple-double, was not happy.
Now the whole world knew that he, Wade Dong, was a stat padder.
Especially Li Jiajia, who was watching the game broadcast in China. During those four minutes of stat padding, Li Jiajia kept a close eye on Wade Dong's expression.
She had never seen Wade Dong look so troubled! This made Li Jiajia laugh. She was in her first year of graduate school and would soon be on winter break. Li Jiajia was planning to fly to the U.S., and during this time, the two had been living apart. Li Jiajia could even imagine that Wade Dong's villa must be filled with instant noodle boxes.
...
Wade Dong was in the locker room looking at his stat sheet.
Dudley also came over to help Wade Dong analyze... mainly because after this quadruple-double, Wade Dong's season averages had changed.
After 30 regular-season games, Wade Dong's season averages were: 37.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.7 blocks.
Wade Dong had two stats in the league's top ten: he was first in the league in scoring and seventh in blocks. In fact, Wade Dong's blocking ability was also terrifying. As a shooting guard, averaging 1.7 blocks per game was something not even Jordan had achieved.
After this game, all five of Wade Dong's stats had improved.
Of course, the biggest change was in steals, which increased from 1.9 to 2.2. Although it was only an increase of 0.3, this 0.3 moved Wade Dong from 13th to 4th in the steals rankings, just 0.2 steals behind the leader, Paul.
Dudley said, "Bro, at this rate, you have a good chance of becoming the steals leader this season."
"Mm-hmm..."
Wade Dong nodded.
This season, his scoring title was secure because his average points were 6 more than the second-place Durant. For the other four stats, rebounds and assists were far from the leaders.
The gap in blocks was small, but since Wade Dong was a shooting guard, becoming the blocks leader was still difficult. Dudley didn't mention blocks because no guard had ever become the blocks leader. Currently, aside from the scoring title, the steals title was the easiest for Wade Dong to achieve this season.
"These stats are still padded..."
Wade Dong muttered, flipping through the stat sheet carefully. Finally, he saw nine words written all over the sheet: "Scoring leader, steals leader, blocks leader."
...
Post-game press conference.
Reporter, "Merry Christmas, Mr. Wade Dong."
"Happy holidays to you all!"
Wade Dong smiled.
Some reporters understood the meaning behind Wade Dong's words. Wade Dong used "you" without adding "too," meaning he wished them a happy holiday, but as a Chinese person, he didn't celebrate Christmas.
Setting aside the topic of happiness, the reporter continued, "Congratulations on achieving another quadruple-double and becoming the first player in history to achieve two quadruple-doubles."
"I don't care about these stats because nothing is more important than winning."
Wade Dong paused and emphasized, "I am not a stat padder!"
Reporter, "Emmm..."
Wade Dong's words left the reporters speechless. They had the urge to shove the microphone into Wade Dong's mouth.
Saying he's not a stat padder when they all saw the game?
From the 5-minute mark to the 9-minute mark in the fourth quarter, the stat padding was too obvious! Moreover, he led his teammates to help him pad his stats. Whoever received a pass from Wade Dong would immediately shoot, and even if a rebound fell right in front of a teammate, they wouldn't grab it, protecting the ball so Wade Dong could get the rebound!
If it weren't for those four minutes, Wade Dong might have achieved a 40-point, 10-steal double-double.
"Of course, congratulations to the Suns on winning this game."
An older, more experienced reporter took over, "The All-Star Game is coming up soon. Will you participate in the dunk contest this year?"
"In principle, I don't want to participate in the dunk contest or the three-point contest."
Wade Dong said calmly, "If I participate, it will take away the suspense of the competition."
Reporters, "..."
Another reporter asked, "We are looking forward to your performance in the All-Star Game."
"Whether I make it to the All-Star Game is still uncertain."
Wade Dong smiled and emphasized, "Who becomes an All-Star starter is decided by the fans' votes."
Reporter, "!!!"
Look at what Wade Dong was saying. Was he lacking confidence in himself or in the Chinese fans?
Behind Wade Dong stood the Chinese fans!
With the power of Chinese fans, not only could Wade Dong make it to the All-Star Game, but he could also become the top vote-getter.
So, Wade Dong's words were not humble but arrogant!
Yao Ming had also played in the NBA for a few years. Back then, his votes almost made him an All-Star starter, but due to some NBA rules, he ultimately didn't make it.
But those rules that restricted Yao Ming didn't apply to Wade Dong. Even though the fan voting hadn't started yet, everyone already knew that this year's All-Star top vote-getter would be Wade Dong.
...
The Bulls' next game was two days later.
Rose and the team took a day off. He planned to have lunch with Wade Dong at noon and would fly back to Chicago alone the next day.
Ginobili and Dudley also came along.
Although Wade Dong didn't celebrate Christmas, the customs of the U.S. wouldn't change because of him. The streets were filled with the sound of "Merry Christmas."
Even the Sichuan restaurant that Wade Dong frequently visited had a large Christmas tree in the lobby, creating a festive atmosphere.
As soon as Ginobili entered, he called out to the waiter, "Xiao Li, bring out that bottle of wine I stored here."
"Want some?"
Ginobili waved the bottle of white wine at Rose and said, "The reason you felt uncomfortable after dinner yesterday was because you didn't have some white wine to wash it down."
Rose laughed, "Then let's have some. But can you handle your liquor?"
Many superstars were very disciplined, but they also had a high alcohol tolerance.
Last night, Wade Dong and Rose had a private "date" because they had to play a game the next morning, so neither of them drank.
"If you're talking about red wine, I might not be your match."
Ginobili proudly said, "But if it's white wine, I've practiced."
"Hey..."
Rose sighed.
He suddenly envied Wade Dong. Thibodeau was a very strict coach. Although he had a good relationship with Rose in private, their relationship was more like a mentor and friend.
Unlike Ginobili, who got along very well with the players.
After the press conference, Wade Dong drove Rose to the restaurant and mentioned that Ginobili and Dudley would also be coming.
As for Nash and the others, they had all gone home to spend Christmas with their families.
After a couple of drinks,
Rose sighed and said, "Wade Dong, what you told me, many people have warned me about before, but this is my style of play, and I can't change it."
"Violent aesthetics!"
Wade Dong smiled, "Your style of play is indeed very difficult to defend against and very popular with fans, but we are mortals after all... Making some adjustments to your style of play will extend your career."
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