Fans watching the game at home were completely orgasmic.
Zeng Zhen proved with this stretch of play that he can have a place on the Lakers.
Originally, they had mainly come to see Big Yao, but it turned out to be a surprise to find Zeng Zhen.
China looks to be on the verge of producing a guard who can get a foothold in the NBA.
Zeng Zhen high-fived every single one of his teammates after walking back to the bench.
It looks like the Zen Master won't let himself make an appearance, and Zeng Zhen also heard the system's prompt.
"Clang, completing debut, activating all attribute panels."
"Dang, mission issued: 'Please get a contract with an NBA team', do you accept the challenge?"
"Quest Reward: Grade D Attribute Card (+1 Attribute up to 70 points)"
This task was not difficult for the current Zeng Zhen, so he chose "Accept" without hesitation."
Zeng Zhen was still curious about the full attribute panel.
[Host: Zeng Zhen]
[Age: 19 years old]
[Height: 195cm]
[Weight: 80 kilograms]
[Arm Spread: 210cm]
[Position: Defender]
[Fusion Star: Stephen Curry]
[Baller ability: Super Three Point, LV1 (upgradeable, full level LV3), Court Wizard LV1 (upgradeable, full level LV3), Throwing Elite LV1 (upgradeable, full level LV3), LOGO Show, LV1 (upgradeable, full level LV3)]
[Strength range: S-SSS]
[Broker: Jeff Schwartz]
[Spouse: None]
[Owned cards: None]
....
persons
Speed: 89
Strength: 48
Backs: 31
Closer: 88
Layups: 94
CIC: 94
Long throw: 94
Running position: 96
Emergency stops: 88
Steals: 72
Rebounds: 44
Flexible: 96
Bounce: 72
Dunks: 60
Passing: 84
Ball control: 96
Seals: 42
Foul making: 82
Fitness: 97
Overall Offensive Rating: S (up to SSS in an outburst)
Overall rating of defense: C
The basic information was the same as the previous one, and after looking at the detailed panels in the back, Zeng Zhen had a clearer understanding of Curry's abilities.
It's about as close as you can get to experiencing it on the field.
Long range shooting is sharpshooter level, then great ball handling, great ability to run the floor without the ball, and slightly worse defense.
It's just that the physical ability is so perverted, and this is something that slightly surprises Zeng Zhen.
The game was over quickly, and there wasn't much to see on the court, as both Big Yao and Zeng Zhen went off the court.
The final score was 112-102, a 10-point loss for the Rockets at home.
"It's been great to see the Lakers play like this with Kobe's injury."
"Zengzhen's overachievement was the key to the Lakers being able to turn the score around in the second half."
"30 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, this is Zeng Zhen this game played the data, I believe that all of this Lakers general manager Kupchak also saw in the eyes, which also makes Zeng Zhen stay in the Lakers hope greatly increased."
"Zeng Zhen has refreshed the outside world's perception of him in one match."
"Zeng Zhen had a 20+ in a quarter in the third quarter, which is the first time a rookie has been able to do that this season."
Zhang Weiping droned on in the CCTV studio to summarize.
......
At this point in time, Schwartz's cell phone, who had just finished dinner at home, rang.
Schwartz saw the familiar number on his cell phone screen.
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak.
Schwartz didn't know what the call was for; he hadn't interacted with Kupchak much.
Schwartz picked up the phone and said, "Mitch, hello, what can I do for you?"
"Jeff, it seems like you don't realize what your players did in tonight's game." Kupchak said.
Schwartz sat down and thought about it after taking a sip of water; he really didn't know what Kupchak was talking about yet.
He doesn't have a lot of players under his belt, but it's impossible to watch every one of their games.
But!
He only has one player on the Lakers.
As a professional agent, Schwartz quickly took out his other cell phone and searched for Zeng Zhen's name.
He went straight to the headline of Zeng Zhen's 30+ news headline.
Schwartz saw the headline a little confused, but he quickly calmed down said, "Haha, of course I'm aware of it, Tseng's performance tonight can be right, I've always been confident in him, the guy is not lucky to get 30+, he has a chance to be an all-star player."
I don't know how Zeng Zhen played so well, but Schwartz decided to go ahead and blow his load.
Kupchak on the other end of the phone didn't realize that Schwartz had just checked the news; he assumed Schwartz had watched the game, too.
Kupchak said, "OK, I have to say, he gave me a big surprise, after all, an hour and a half ago, I decided to cut him, and now well, I decided to sign him and give him a guaranteed contract, and he's the player we need."
"Man, make an offer and see how much you can sign him for now."
"Of course, don't lionize it, you know, Lakers payroll space is very tight too."
Kupchak was straightforward.
Schwartz's mind was spinning fast as he listened to the call while constantly looking at the messages on his other cell phone.
In addition to seeing news of Zeng Zhen's 30+ explosion, Schwartz also saw news of Kobe's injury.
But just at this tense moment, Schwartz's cell phone, which was watching the news, was also interrupted by an incoming call ringing.
Darrell Murray?
Schwartz didn't rush to answer it, but told Kupchak, "Sorry, Mitch, Darrell called me too, and it wasn't a negotiating trick, and I think you know he's supposed to be here to talk to me about the had signing as well."
Kupchak did hear the cell phone ringing on his end as well, and he didn't think Schwartz would use a competitor to drive up the price, because the ringing was so sudden that Kupchak said, "Are you going to let him go to the Rockets as a backup? Man, you know very well Darrell's stingy pissant ways, do you want to deal with him for a long time?"
Murray is so stingy that he's known in agent circles.
Schwartz said, "That's right, I don't want to deal with him, but I'll get my client the best contract I can, and if you sign Tseng, then will you give him the starting job with the Lakers?"
Kupchak said, "The first thing that needs to be said is that it's not up to me to decide whether or not I get to start, that's Phil's job, and then, having had just one good game, his performance is still unconvincing, and I can suggest to Phil that he be given a little bit more playing time over the next couple of games to show up, and that it's up to him to conquer whether or not he gets to start or not. Phil."
Schwartz said, "Can you tell me definitively how many games? Is a little more playing time a few minutes per game? And also, what's the maximum contract you can offer?"
Schwartz's talking skills are smart enough that he won't readily reveal that Zeng Zhen originally only wanted a guaranteed contract.
Now that Zeng Zhen is doing well, he's got his back up.
Kupchak said, "I hate dealing with you agents, you always want something very clear, I was able to suggest that Phil give him at least 2 games, 20+ minutes in each game to see if there is a chance to start, and as for the contract it's $3 million, with $1.5 million fully guaranteed in the first year and a team option for the second year. "
Schwartz said, "Number one, at least three games, 25 minutes of playing time per game, and number two, the amount of the contract I need to discuss with Tsang and get back to you later with a message."
Kupchak said, "OK, the number of games and the time I can promise you right now, and as far as the amount of money and all that, I look forward to your call."
After briefly communicating with Kupchak, Schwartz's head spun quickly.
Schwartz went on to make several calls to Zeng Zhen, who didn't answer.
Schwartz figured Zeng Zhen would be in the shower or at a conference or something.
Schwartz quickly dialed Murray's number.
No surprise that Morey's side also wants Zeng Zhen to go to the Rockets.
Murray offered a 2-year, $4 million raise, with $1 million guaranteed in the first year and a team option for the second year, although there is a 3, guaranteeing one of the bench minutes in the short term.
........
Zeng Zhen walked straight back to the locker room after the fight.
After returning to the locker room, Zeng Zhen passed by his teammates who took the initiative to give him a high-five.
Zeng Zhen was so good tonight that this qualifies him to be a part of the Lakers long term lineup.
Zeng Zhen's scoring explosiveness and shooting ability is exactly what the Lakers need right now.
With Kobe's injury, having an extra Zeng Zhen as such a ready starter can only be good for the Lakers down the stretch.
On the other side, Big Yao was still being interviewed by the courtside media.
CCTV reporters failed to stop Zeng Zhen, they just greeted Big Yao in advance.
The reporter asked, "Big Yao, how do you evaluate Zhen's performance tonight?"
Big Yao said, "Zhen played great, he has a strong outside shot and he has a great mismatch offense, all of these impressed me."
Big Yao had a 32-point, 18-rebound, 5-block night, but he was woefully outplayed against Zeng Zhen for several possessions.
Wretched as he is, Big Yao will also commercially tout Zeng Zhen.
The reporter asked, "Do you think he'll be able to stay in the NBA and occupy a proper role?"
Dai Yao nodded, "Of course, he has that kind of strength."
Big Yao is also a bit puzzled, on the field can obviously feel so strong players will be repeatedly cut before.
That ability to misdirect one-two against big men, that three-point shot off the dribble.
It's even better than a lot of All-Star guards, both in terms of pace and use of their own skills.
This performance by Zeng Jin doesn't look like a short-term outburst.