Chapter 574 MVP Candidate (Second Update!)
Although this performance is due to the fact that the Nuggets don't understand Jokic, even then, not everyone can play this kind of data.
After the game, Jokic was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines.
On the court, he and Nurkic fought each other very hard, but off the court he was still a shy big boy.
Hearing the reporter praising his performance, he scratched his head shyly, and was even more at a loss when he put his hand down.
Tang Tian and Davis both walked towards him at this time.
The two looked at each other, and then both smiled in unison.
When they got to Jokic's side, the two stretched out their hands one after another.
Tang Tian patted Jokic's head.
Davis "slapped" Jokic's big butt.
Jokic turned around and saw Tang Tian and Davis, and smiled shyly.
This guy.
Tang Tian immediately remembered what happened to him in the Spurs.
This really looks like a reincarnation.
Tang Tian and Jokic attended the press conference after the game.
Jokic faced reporters' questions as shyly as he had been on the sidelines before.
Even if a reporter from FOX asked the question "worried about not being able to play so well in the next game", he answered that he would work hard.
But Tang Tian frowned.
He remembered the reporter who said that Jokic was fat, and it happened to be from FOX Sports.
"Who remembers that Corey Antliff?"
After Jokic finished answering, he took the initiative to take the microphone and said.
The reporters in the audience discussed for a while.
"That's my colleague."
The FOX Sports reporter replied.
"Yes, that's him, I said before, let everyone remember his name, because he belittled Jokic in public, and I also said let him remember what he said, now is the time."
Snapped!
Tang Tian pulled Antliff out and slapped him in the face in public!
The reporters in the audience were restless for a while, Tang Tian really didn't give face this time.
However, it was too much for Antreve to say that Jokic was fat, and he deserved this end.
Of course they sensed something else too.
There were quite a few people who questioned Tang Tian in the past, but Tang Tian always responded with actions, rarely being so direct in front of the media.
But this time it wasn't Tang Tian himself, he said this for Jokic!
This means that I don't have to take it seriously when questioning me, but insulting my teammates will embarrass you every minute!
After playing the Nuggets, the Pelicans returned to New Orleans for a rare three-day break.
At this time, the league announced the ownership of some awards in November, the first month of the new season.
November's rookie of the month was won by Wiggins in the West and Jabari Parker in the East.
It is worth mentioning that Embiid, the top pick, announced that he will be reimbursed for the season due to injury, and he will not be able to return to the game until at least next season.
This is undoubtedly bad news for the Mavericks.
"We're going through some difficulties, but we believe in the process."
Mavericks owner Cuban recently said this in front of the media.
With Embiid in Dallas, the famous "process" theory seems to have followed.
The best coaches of the month in November are Eastern Eagles coach Budenholzer and Western Pelicans coach Monty Williams.
Williams regrettably lost to Popovich in the competition for the best head coach last year. This year, the Pelicans are strong, and he has a lot of opportunities.
But he also faces great competition.
As the fans discussed on social media, it is rare in history for the Pelicans, Warriors, and Eagles to rise at the same time.
The player of the month in November was won by the Eagles starter in the east and Tang Tian in the west.
The Eagles achieved a proud record of 14 wins and 1 loss in November. Because there is no absolute core player, the league directly selected the award to the Eagles' starting five.
This is also the first time in league history.
In November, the Eagles' starting five averaged double-digit points per game, ranging from 12.1 to 18.1 points.
The official website data shows that the five players played together for 156 minutes on the court, and they outscored their opponents by 72 points during this time.
In the West, Tang Tian averaged 25.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks in 15 games in November.
The shooting/three-point/free throw shooting percentages were 51%/46%/91%, and the three data reached 180 clubs.
He didn't score as much as last season, and his statistics were not as impressive as last season, but he played obviously more efficiently and more easily than last season.
When the league announced the news, in the Pelicans locker room, teammates surrounded Tang Tian with a burst of champagne.
The current team atmosphere of the Pelicans is second to none in the league.
Not only the players, but the official Twitter of the Pelicans also reposted the news of the league with such content.
"MVP, why can't it be Tang Tian?"
This is a rhetorical question, and a rhetorical question is a strengthening of the tone of an affirmative sentence.
This also attracted a lot of heated discussions among fans.
"Last year, the MVP was given to Durant. I recognized it. After all, the record was close, but this year, the record and statistics are all there. The MVP should be Tang's!"
"Really, I think Tang's hopes are really great this year. Most importantly, the league is not biased against the Pelicans now!"
"Wait, does this mean that Don can start the Rose Clause? This is his fourth year!"
"It doesn't seem to work. The Rose clause is for rookie contracts. Don's rookie contract is only 2 years."
"It's a pity! But it's okay. If Tang is selected as the MVP this year, he is already good enough. This is his second year as a core player!"
"Tsk tsk, I have to mention Comrade Buford at this time. What they sent away was an FMVP, and finally found that the F was missing..."
"Haha, burn the incense!"
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In addition to officials and fans, ESPN also listed Tang Tian as an MVP candidate.
However, they only ranked Tang Tian fourth on the list, after James, Harden and Curry.
The Pelicans have the best record in the Western Conference. The only basis for this ranking is data. The data of other players is better than Tang Tian.
Tang Tian didn't pay much attention to this, after all, the regular season has just started.
He will fight for the MVP, but maintaining a steady mind and leading the Pelicans to more victories is his way of fighting.
At this time, the results of the first round of voting for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game were hotly released.
Tang Tian received 750,000 votes, surpassing the second place James (550,000 votes) by nearly 200,000 votes, and was elected as the first-round champion.
This advantage is significantly greater than last year.
After the impressive performance of the Pelicans, Tang Tian's goal this year seems to be more than just winning the All-Star vote.
He might even challenge Howard's record of 3.15 million votes in 2009.
Thanks to Fat Buddha and Xiao Xiao for the reward.