svetikya Chapter 8 He's an idiot
Chapter 8 He's an idiot
Soon, the reporters turned their attention to the heroes of the match.
Reporter 1: "Hansen, can you tell me whose fan you are?"
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Li He almost blurted out that he was indeed a loyal fan of Liu Yan, but it would have caused trouble if he had said it out loud.
Reporter 2: "Hansen, what are your favorite foods?"
Reporter 3: "How many three-pointers are you planning to make in the next game?"
"..."
Li He handled the situation with ease, which impressed Lute Olsen.
That kid gave a really good answer.
They put on their best performance in the NCAA quarterfinals. If it were any other player, they would probably be grinning from ear to ear.
It's rare to see Hansen Lee so composed.
This kid seems born for the big stage. Lute Olsen thought to himself.
Could it be that I really misjudged him over the past year?
The ESPN reporter then asked, "Hansen, can you comment on the star players of the other teams in the semifinals?"
The star players of other teams... Li He thought.
It's nothing more than Carmelo Anthony from Syracuse University, the socialite Melo.
Dwyane Wade, the Cheeky Man, from Marquette University;
And there's also the University of Texas's top male contestant—TJ Ford.
Looking at the careers of these three individuals, one could only say they were passable.
Carmelo Anthony never won a championship in his career; apart from a scoring title, he has no other significant accolades.
Wade had a championship as a leader, but after winning two more championships, his status declined. He was known for his promiscuity, and there were even rumors that he had an "X disease".
As for TJ Ford, after suffering a series of serious injuries, he quickly faded into obscurity.
Li He truthfully replied, "It's alright."
Upon hearing this, the reporters present were stunned.
Lute Olsen, standing next to Li He, secretly tugged at his sleeve, signaling him to tone down his words.
Generally speaking, the best response to this kind of question is to praise them, saying things like "They are excellent" or "I look forward to playing against them." This way, even if you meet them later, you won't be embarrassed no matter what the outcome is.
Li He's understated "It's alright" gave the media plenty of room to make their point.
But Li He really doesn't like to lie, so he can't exactly say, "Damn, those three are awesome, 666!"
Right after the post-match interview, Coach Lute Olsen called Li He aside for a private lesson.
"Hansen, to be honest, this is your first time facing a situation like this, you need more experience."
"You acted too cocky when they asked you about the other players!"
Who is Carmelo Anthony? A top-three predicted draft prospect!
Dwyane Wade, an All-American First Team guard, scored a whopping 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a game against the University of Kentucky, causing his draft stock to skyrocket.
TJ Ford, the best guard in the nation among his draft class, and the Player of the Year.
As a result, Hansen Lee actually rated them as "not bad".
That's incredibly arrogant!
This will backfire!
Li He smiled and said, "Coach, I don't want to lie, that's really what I think."
"As for what others want to say, that's their business, I can't control that, can I?"
Coach Lute Olsen shook his head. This player is getting harder and harder to manage!
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Li He's outstanding performance in the NCAA has also caused a huge uproar in China.
Li He, who was once highly anticipated last summer, has been heavily criticized after his poor performance with the Arizona Wildcats.
Now that he has made a strong comeback, fans are overjoyed, and public opinion has reversed in an instant.
[Sports Weekly: A Breakthrough! Li He Scores 37 Points, Leading the Arizona Wildcats to the Final Four!]
[Basketball: China's rising star has finally awakened, and his future looks promising as he partners with Yao Ming!]
[Contemporary Sports: 10 Three-Pointers in a Single Game! Asia's Reggie Miller! He Has the Potential to Make it to the NBA!]
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It's worth mentioning that Li He wasn't a player developed within the system, so he had more freedom compared to players like Yao Ming and Xue Yuyang.
But it's enough to give Chinese fans hope for the future of the national team.
Compared to the overwhelming optimism from the Chinese media.
Li He's "Not bad" comment in his post-match remarks caused quite a stir in the United States.
One match alone is far from convincing enough for Li He, and it also makes his comments seem extremely arrogant. Many people believe he is just trying to attract attention.
[A wildly arrogant Arizona starlet, who considers his draft class's top players in the nation to be merely "okay"!]
[A flash in the pan! Hansen Lee will soon be targeted and get a zero score!]
Compared to those three players, Hansen Lee's performance was negligible; he just had a hot hand for one game!
When eye-catching headlines appeared in newspapers, Hansen Lee's name changed overnight from "Wonder Boy" to "Arrogant Villain".
Fans and media opinions of him have reversed, and they are eagerly anticipating a resounding slap in the face during the NCAA Final Four.
Meanwhile, Li He had already flown with the team to New Orleans to prepare for the final four match.
"Shit!"
"These media outlets are talking complete nonsense!"
Li Heming's roommate, Iguodala, threw the newspaper into the trash can, feeling indignant on Li's behalf. "They don't know you at all; they can only speculate based on a few words!"
Li He, however, did not take it seriously; he was still studying the "Respect the Elderly and Care for the Young" ball net system.
After the quarterfinals, his progress in the one-on-one matches increased by 15%, a leap that surprised him.
If we keep going at this pace, and win the next two games, and then train for a while longer, we'll be able to unlock our second template before the draft!
"Isn't this how the media always is? They publish whatever generates a lot of traffic; that's how they make a living."
Iguodala comforted him, saying, "Hansen, keep up the good form in the next game, and give them a good thrashing!"
"Don't worry, Andrei, shooting hoops is easier than picking up girls at a bar."
The University of Arizona's semifinal opponent is the Marquette University Golden Eagles.
Led by Dwyane Wade, they achieved a record of 14 wins and 2 losses in the C-USA league this season, ultimately making it to the semifinals.
Head coach Tom Crean championed "defense first," was adept at motivating players, instilled a "bottom dog" mentality in the team, and created the most successful season in Marquette University's history.
The team relies more on Dwyane Wade's individual ability in half-court offense. He has a high percentage of ball possession, strong finishing ability, and can pass to shooters like Steve Novak and Travis Diner on the perimeter or to cutting players after penetrating and attracting the defense.
Iguodala paused for a moment, then reminded him:
"Dwyane is no pushover. If you can't defend him during the game, I'll cover for you from behind."
Li He said with a smile, "Dewayne's abilities are fine, but his brain is really a bit... "
"Well, what I mean is, his intelligence has deteriorated quite significantly."
Li He's criticisms were not baseless; everything he said was based on reason and evidence.
Wade is currently in his junior year of college, but this has not had a significant impact on his draft stock. Many teams and media outlets are very optimistic about his future prospects.
As for why he was able to stay until his junior year.
During his freshman year of college, Wade was suspended for violating League Rule 48 (poor performance) and did not play for the entire season.
Iguodala was speechless. Was this implying that Dwyane Wade was an idiot?