Milwaukee, Fiserv Forum!
"In the first thirty games of this season, the Los Angeles Clippers have only lost twice!"
At the TNT commentary booth courtside, Kenny Smith repeated the NBA's official assessment of Kai Chen.
"This is a very surprising piece of news!"
After reading the NBA's official assessment, O'Neal added, "Before the season started, no one would have expected the Los Angeles Clippers to achieve such a brilliant record in the new season!"
"Even less would anyone have expected this third overall pick to put up such terrifying stats!"
Smith also got excited: "That's right, no rookie in NBA history has ever achieved this."
"Not even Magic Johnson, who won the NBA Finals MVP in his rookie season, managed to do so!"
"You have to know, Kai doesn't have the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, by his side!"
Although this statement sounds quite exaggerated, it is indeed the truth!
Since Kai started playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, they have only lost to the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.
These two teams are both the top teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences this season.
Kai's individual performance has also been considered by many experts, media, and fans to be the strongest rookie season in NBA history.
Even Magic Johnson, who won the NBA Finals MVP in his rookie season, cannot be shaken!
Just as Smith said!
Kai does not have other superstars by his side; he only has Beverley, who is excellent defensively, Carmelo Anthony, who is entering the twilight of his career, Lopez, who was heavily criticized with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the 36-year-old Jeff Green.
This is the Los Angeles Clippers' starting five this season!
And Magic Johnson!?
He had the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the first overall pick James Worthy, who surpassed Michael Jordan, and a host of excellent bench players.
Therefore, whether it's team-leading ability or individual statistics.
People unanimously agree that Kai Chen's rookie season is the strongest rookie season in NBA history!
"However, last night, a post on twitter sparked widespread discussion among fans!"
O'Neal, afraid that Smith was getting carried away, quickly pulled the conversation back: "A loyal fan of Giannis asked: Why does no one think that Milwaukee will hand the Clippers their third loss of the season!"
"I saw that!"
When this topic was brought up, Smith said somewhat seriously: "The Milwaukee Bucks definitely have that strength!"
"Speaking of the Milwaukee Bucks, we have to mention their core player, Giannis. This season, he has evolved on both ends of the court, averaging 30.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 7 assists!"
"Leading the team to a 26-4 record in the Eastern Conference, ranking first in the East!"
"That's right, this game is also seen as a crucial battle for this season's MVP!"
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"Let's go!"
After the pre-game warm-ups, Giannis, before taking the court, uncharacteristically gathered his teammates and shouted in not-so-fluent English, boosting the team's morale.
"Giannis, today is your personal show."
Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer instructed Giannis: "Remember, you are this season's MVP, no one can defeat you!"
"The only one who can truly limit you is yourself!"
Hearing the pep talk from his Head Coach, Giannis nodded deeply.
Even if he didn't say it, Giannis had to win today!
His goal this season was only one: to win the Most Valuable Player trophy.
Even if the opponent was the Clippers, even if the opponent was Kai, who was hailed as the next Jordan.
He had to defeat them all!!
Giannis led the Milwaukee Bucks' starting players onto the court first, enjoying the cheers of the home fans.
Although the hottest player right now is Kai.
Kai has indeed won over many away fans.
But in Milwaukee, only Giannis can enjoy the enthusiastic cheers of the entire arena.
Many Milwaukee Bucks fans at the scene also displayed banners:
"Giannis is the MVP!"
"No one can defeat us in Milwaukee!"
Such slogans left Kai speechless.
As a small city, they do not have the same appeal as Los Angeles or New York.
But Milwaukee Bucks fans are definitely the most loyal; it's rare for visiting players here to receive their applause.
And their loyalty was rewarded in 2020!
"Kai, are you interested in joining us?"
As Kai was performing the final pre-game rituals in front of the scorer's table, a blonde beauty beside him said: "We are the Eastern Conference's top team right now!"
Upon closer inspection of the blonde beauty in front of him, who else could it be but Mallory Edens, the daughter of the Milwaukee Bucks owner?
"You are indeed first in the Eastern Conference!"
"But we are currently first in the league!"
"What about being first in the league!"
Mallory was clearly provoked by Kai's words and immediately retorted: "Do you think you can defeat the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs!?"
Defeat the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs?
This has indeed been a persistent problem for Kai.
Even though the team is currently ranked first in the entire league, Kai still lacks the confidence to defeat the Golden State Warriors, with their five superstars, in a best-of-seven series.
This is not due to cowardice!
No player would confidently guarantee that they could defeat them in the playoffs!
"You won't even meet the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs!"
After a moment of thought, Kai glanced at Mallory, replied casually and then stepped onto the court!
"You, you, you.... Hmph!"
Mallory was clearly angered by Kai's words again.
She had meant to recruit him kindly, but he was like this!!
"Just you wait, Kai Chen!"
Watching Kai's retreating figure, Mallory said fiercely, seemingly having made up her mind about something.
Milwaukee Bucks starting lineup: Brogdon + Connaughton + Middleton + Giannis + Ilyasova!
What caught Kai Chen's attention was that on the Milwaukee Bucks' bench, there was also a player in a suit—Pau Gasol!
If he remembered correctly, this season would be the last for this Los Angeles Lakers legend.
The Los Angeles Clippers' starting lineup remained the same: Beverley + Carmelo + Jeff Green + Lopez + Kai Chen!
"Beep!"
Accompanied by the Main Referee's whistle.
Both centers stood at mid-court, and the Main Referee tossed the ball high.
Giannis defeated his opponent, and the Milwaukee Bucks gained possession for the first offensive play of the game!
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