"West, you're looking good, haha!" Old Nelson greeted West with a hug.
"What's good? I'm old, old, and useless..." West quipped.
"What are you saying? You're not old at all. I've come here precisely to ask you to come out of retirement!" wap.kanshuwu.net
"Come out of retirement?" West blinked, then shook his head, personally pouring Old Nelson a cup of hand-ground coffee.
Old Nelson drank the coffee while observing West's expression.
"Why not come out of retirement? Are you going to let all this talent go to waste? You're someone who can influence the direction of the league."
West smiled and shook his head, "I don't have that much influence!"
"You once scouted Kobe. That alone is enough to make you a legend!"
"That's all in the past, no need to bring it up. I won't be considering coming out of retirement anytime soon."
Seeing that West's mind was made up, Old Nelson changed his approach and posed a question.
"Alright, then I won't insist. May I ask you a question?"
"Of course, we're still good friends!" West narrowed his eyes, knowing full well Old Nelson wouldn't have come for no reason.
"Then I'll get to it. The Warriors management wants to draft a power forward in next year's draft, but I want to draft a point guard. I have a feeling that the future of basketball lies with super guards." kanshuwu.xia
West nodded slightly and praised, "You think the same way I do. The future definitely belongs to guards; forwards will only be role players."
"Since you're asking, I'll recommend two players. If the Warriors can get either of these two young men, they will rise!"
Old Nelson's eyes lit up as he asked, "Really? Then tell me, who are they?"
"Li Feng and Curry. These two players' draft stock is continuously rising, and there will be many teams competing for them. I previously imagined that if these two could be on the same team, they would become a legendary duo, but now it's difficult."
Old Nelson had also watched several games of the Wildcats and was deeply impressed.
"Okay, then it's settled. The finals are in a few days, I'll go see them live!"
"Good, then you take a good look. These two young fellows play beautifully, I've been watching them closely recently!"
...
The frenzy of March Madness reached its peak, and the final championship game was about to begin.
Davidson College was set to face North Carolina in the ultimate showdown!
At the pre-game press conference, Li Feng and Curry accepted interviews.
Reporters crowded the venue, filling the entire hall.
A reporter asked, "Li Feng, you and Stephen are called the Splash Brothers, and your chemistry is getting better and better. Will you be on the same NBA team in the future?"
Li Feng and Curry exchanged glances and smiled, "I really hope to be on the same team as Curry, but the draft time hasn't been set yet, so nothing is certain."
Another reporter asked, "The Wildcats weren't favored before, but you've overcome all obstacles. Can it be said that the Splash Brothers have dominated the NCAA with their three-point shooting?"
Curry hesitated for a moment before replying, "You can't say that. Three-point shooting is just one of our weapons. Defense and rich tactics are our keys to victory. Moreover, Li Feng is our absolute core on both offense and defense."
Li Feng quickly grabbed the microphone. He knew Curry was very humble, but Li Feng didn't want to give the reporters any ammunition.
"Curry and I are both core players of the team. We wouldn't have won without either of us!"
The reporters nodded in agreement, admiring the strong bond between the Splash Brothers. While other teams often had disputes over ball possession, there had never been any rumors of discord between the Splash Brothers.
"Li Feng and Stephen, North Carolina's team is very strong, especially their inside game, which has a significant advantage. Many basketball commentators are saying that your game against North Carolina is a clash between new-school basketball and old-school basketball. What do you think?"
Li Feng pondered for a moment and replied, "Actually, you can't say it like that. We just have a higher proportion of three-point shots, but the team's defense is very important in any era of basketball."
Curry also nodded, "Li Feng is right. There's a saying in the NBA: offense wins games, defense wins championships. We never rely solely on offense!"
...
At North Carolina's pre-game press conference, the atmosphere was not as harmonious, as North Carolina was under immense pressure. As a renowned basketball powerhouse, North Carolina had produced many superstars, including Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Rasheed Wallace, and many others.
Representing North Carolina at the press conference were Ty Lawson and Danny Green. These two were very famous among college players, and thus they displayed a somewhat arrogant attitude towards the reporters.
A reporter asked, "What do you have to say about the Wildcats' playing style?"
Ty Lawson chuckled, "The Wildcats? Aren't they just a shooting team, haha!"
Danny Green chimed in with a laugh.
Ty Lawson pointed at Danny Green and said, "This guy's three-point shot is extremely accurate. He'll show these Splash Brothers what true shooting ability is!"
Seeing that the two were quite boastful, the reporter then asked, "Danny Green, your defense is excellent. Can you guard Li Feng or Curry?"
Danny Green sneered, "They won't score more than 10 points under my defense!"
The reporters gasped in surprise. The Splash Brothers had been on a hot streak, scoring at least 20 points in recent games. Could Danny Green really limit them?
"Green, Li Feng even scored 30 points against Kobe's defense. Are you sure you can lock him down?"
Danny Green confidently stated, "I wouldn't dare say my defense is better than Kobe's, but I've studied Li Feng and Curry's play. Their patterns are quite simple, and I'm sure I can guard them!"
Another reporter pressed further, "The Splash Brothers have a lot of off-ball movement. Do you have specific tactics for that?"
Ty Lawson replied, "Our off-ball defense is top-notch. If you've seen our games, you should know how terrifying our help defense is!"
Two reporters who were familiar with North Carolina's games nodded slightly. North Carolina's defense was indeed formidable.
"Ty Lawson, can you make a bet with me?"
"A bet? Of course," Ty Lawson said confidently.
"How about this, if you can limit the Splash Brothers to under 30 points combined, I'll create a special program dedicated to you. How does that sound?"
Ty Lawson saw that the reporter was from ESPN and immediately understood. ESPN, being the largest media outlet, creating a dedicated program would be a huge endorsement. For a player not yet drafted, this would be a golden opportunity.
"Alright, then I'll take that bet!"