Chapter 1 History

For the first time in history, they defeated France. Although it was just a warm-up game, the opponent was the real French team with all their main players. This was enough to excite the domestic fans.

At the post-match press conference, a considerable number of domestic reporters were present, and Tang Tian became the focus of their questions.

"What do you think of tonight's victory?"

"France is a very strong team. We just had a better touch tonight."

Tang Tian was still relatively low-key.

"The team will face Canada tomorrow. Are you confident that the team will win?"

"Of course, I have great confidence in this team. I believe that as long as we maintain our confidence, we can defeat any opponent."

But when it was time to be high-profile, he was not low-key at all.

"What do you think of Abudushalamu's performance?"

Abudushalamu performed well tonight. He attended the post-match press conference with Tang Tian and Ding Yanyuhang.

"China's Kuzma, handsome and good at playing."

Tang Tian's answer instantly made the reporters below burst into laughter.

Tang Tian brought this fan comment to the scene.

This was equivalent to an official announcement, and Abudushalamu's nickname of China's Kuzma was likely to become widely known.

Abudushalamu couldn't stop smiling. He originally thought that Tang Tian would say some good and bad things, but he didn't expect it to be all praise.

Ding Yanyuhang just smiled slightly.

Although he didn't have the opportunity to attend the post-match press conference with Tang Tian when he was in the NBA, he had heard Davis and the others talk about Tang Tian's habit of praising his teammates at the press conference.

"The Chinese team had a very special opening ceremony today, which is very similar to the Pelicans' opening ceremony. Did you request it?"

As the press conference progressed, the reporters naturally focused their attention on some other things.

Like this unique and familiar opening ceremony.

Abudushalamu and Ding Yanyuhang turned their heads to look at Tang Tian.

This opening ceremony was proposed by Li Chunjiang, but they actually knew in their hearts that Tang Tian requested it.

"No, it was proposed by other people on the team. They think that this opening ceremony can make the Pelicans perform well, and it should also make them perform well."

Tang Tian said very seriously.

After he said this, Abudushalamu's eyes widened, and he looked at Tang Tian with an incredible expression.

Damn it, where's your face?!

When did they make such a self-harming request?!

The reporters also looked like they didn't really believe him.

"Abudushalamu, is that what you said at the time?"

Tang Tian said, turning his head to look at Abudushalamu.

Abudushalamu hadn't recovered from his shocked expression and was obviously stunned by the question.

"Yes, that's how it was."

Abudushalamu reacted quickly and nodded.

Tang Tian had praised him so much earlier, and Tang Tian was the face of the national team after all. He couldn't say that what Tang Tian said was false, right?

So even if it was a pit of fire, he had to jump into it.

This time it was Ding Yanyuhang's turn to widen his eyes.

He didn't expect Abudushalamu to be this kind of person!

"That's right, Xiao Ding was the one who took the lead at the time."

Tang Tian continued.

Took the lead? Took your head!

Ten thousand grass mud horses galloped through Ding Yanyuhang's heart, and then, under the gaze of a group of reporters, he nodded with a smile.

Tang Tian smiled.

They both have a lot of potential~

Tang Tian spoke, and two teammates testified. This matter was confirmed.

Li Chunjiang, who was on the side, was so happy in his heart, but fortunately, he could hold it back, otherwise he would have laughed out loud.

Taking down France made the players feel very happy.

In large sports forums like Hupu, the fans were also in a state of joy, as if the whole world was celebrating.

Posts such as "Who is more popular in the matchmaking market, Abudushalamu or WYF?", "Did anyone notice that Tang Tian didn't touch his head in the opening ceremony?", "What are our chances against the American team now?" emerged one after another.

The fans' replies were also hilarious.

"Do you think girls prefer to marry someone from Xinjiang, or someone from Canada?"

"Actually, you have to think about it the other way around. If a girl is very beautiful, but is known as a '炮王' (pào wáng, slang for 'sex god/goddess'), would you choose her? If so, is it because you are greedy for her skill?"

"This is the fourth post I've seen today about Abudushalamu's matchmaking."

"Fifty-fifty, let me light some incense first."

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In an atmosphere of joy, the four-nation tournament ushered in the second day of competition.

The game between Brazil and France took place in the afternoon.

France suppressed their opponents throughout the game, eventually winning easily with a score of 78 to 61.

This made domestic fans look forward to the evening game even more.

France was defeated miserably by China, and Brazil was defeated miserably by France. In addition, Canada and Brazil played evenly.

According to the reasoning of "Canada ≈ Brazil ＜ France ＜ China", Canada is no match for China at all!

After the game between Brazil and France ended, the Chinese team and the Canadian team successively entered the venue to warm up.

Canada first, China second.

The reporters were also waiting early.

After an hour of training, Tang Tian's fan RJ Barrett, Tang Tian's teammate Alexander, and the team's star player Wiggins were all surrounded by reporters.

In addition to the evening's game, the reporters also asked some questions related to Tang Tian.

They all respected Tang Tian, the league's number one player.

"Tang is an unstoppable player. We have to be more efficient on the offensive end to win the game."

"Tang has taken the strength of this Chinese team to a new level. He is someone who can change the game on his own."

"This is one of the few opportunities I have to play against Tang. I will cherish this opportunity and give it my all."

Even Wiggins, who always used wolfberry berries to maintain his health, expressed a rare fighting spirit in front of the reporters.

Not only the three of them, but also Tang Tian's former teammate Cory Joseph, and Murray, another core player of the Canadian team, expressed similar thoughts.

However, not everyone did. Tristan Thompson, who had the same initials as Tang Tian, expressed a different opinion.

"There is a reason why FIBA ranks us ahead of China. Our overall strength is stronger."

"We were still jet-lagged in yesterday's game. We all feel much better today."

"China only has one Tang. As long as we defend him well, we can easily defeat China."

From these answers, it can be seen that he is full of confidence in the evening's game.

Moreover, he is also a member of James 2.0's Cavaliers team. He has been defeated by Tang Tian so many times in the NBA. Now that he has the opportunity to beat him back in the international arena, he will definitely not let it go.

After the Canadian team finished warming up, the Chinese team also entered the arena.

The reporters also threw Thompson's words to Tang Tian.

Tang Tian just smiled and didn't respond.

Last year, when James left the Cavaliers and went to the Lakers, Thompson once told the media that even without James, the Cavaliers were still one of the strongest teams in the East in terms of configuration.

As a result, the Cavaliers were the second-to-last team in the East last season, and their record was only better than that of the Knicks, who had reached a new level of tanking.

Moreover, because the Cavaliers' draft picks had already been traded, they didn't tank to that position, they fought to that position.

Thompson is saying this now, is it a misunderstanding of his team's strength as before? Or does he not want his face anymore?