"Zeng Xingyang Once Again Clinches Victory, Ends Warriors’ Super Winning Streak!"
"Unbelievable Rookie Dominates the Game, Hands Warriors Their First Loss of the Season."
"Super Rookie Scores 30+ Again, Denies Warriors’ Comeback!"
"Competing with the Splash Brothers, Zeng Xingyang Seals the Game with One Decisive Hit."
"Nuggets Stop Losing Streak, Rise to Ninth in the West."
That night, NBA segments across the US and China and major forums put the news of the Nuggets defeating the Warriors on their headlines.
Los Angeles, inside the hotel room where the Nuggets were staying.
In the morning, after getting up from bed, Zeng Xingyang, as usual, scrolled through the news on his phone for a while.
After reading some of the content praising him, he stopped scrolling.
After becoming famous, initially, Zeng Xingyang was very interested in reading content about himself, but he soon became numb to it.
The media would wildly exaggerate when a player performs well and then harshly criticize when their form fluctuates, destabilizing the mindset. Paying too much attention to media opinions could affect the rhythm on the court.
Being in a smaller city like Denver is somewhat better than being in Los Angeles where the Lakers players are constantly discussed in trades or dragged into meetings almost every night.
Soon, Jokic came to find Zeng Xingyang, and the two went to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.
Once Jokic got familiar with Zeng Xingyang, he showed his true nature.
Jokic has a talkative personality; he would keep on talking.
Talking about life, game details, training, and some off-court hobbies.
It’s seldom seen him being quiet, whether on the bench or in life.
His quiet side is mostly reserved for facing the cameras.
Zeng Xingyang occasionally chatted with Jokic, but most of the time, he just listened.
At that moment, the hotel restaurant’s TV screen was broadcasting news about the Lakers.
The Lakers had a poor start to the new season, having won only three games before last night, and the Los Angeles media criticized them daily.
However, criticizing won’t help because Kobe’s state was declining, the newcomers hadn’t matured yet, and the team’s system was in chaos.
Last night, the Lakers won 111 to 107 against the Pacers, securing their fourth win.
Kobe made a comeback, recording a triple-double with 27 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds.
A reporter asked Kobe, "Kobe, before the draft, you strongly recommended the Lakers management use the second pick to choose Zeng. How do you evaluate Zeng now?"
Kobe said, "Zeng is a great rookie, but he still has a long way to go to become a star in his own right. I hope he succeeds."
Kobe was somewhat frustrated with management’s actions over the summer, but he didn’t interfere much as he was already planning for his life after retirement, showing no interest in coaching or becoming a general manager in basketball.
The reporter asked, "In the next game, you are up against the Nuggets. Are you looking forward to this game?"
Kobe smiled and said, "Of course, I will personally guard him."
Although Kobe discussed Zeng Xingyang positively, Randall, on the other hand, was not so kind.
When Randall was asked if Zeng Xingyang was the best rookie this year, he said, "I will always Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free! Zeng’s impressive stats are more because he’s in a team built around him. The NBA has many outstanding players who, given enough opportunities, will produce impressive stats."
Randall was implying his dissatisfaction with his position on the Lakers.
Being a seventh pick just like Zeng Xingyang, who has already become the future core of his team, Randall remained a substitute on a struggling team like the Lakers.
Randall believes that with sufficient tactical status and playing time, he could also perform as well as Zeng Xingyang.
"This guy is quite interesting," Jokic said, looking at Randall.
"I’m already eager to face them," Zeng Xingyang said.
Indeed, there are too many tough teams in the West. Now, encountering one weaker than the Nuggets, shouldn’t Zeng Xingyang seize the opportunity to perform well?
As Zeng Xingyang was preparing for the battle,
Penguin Sports also dispatched its new team.
Penguin Sports is actively expanding the NBA market domestically now.
This time, not only is Song Xue temporarily stationed here, but a new host, Xiaoqi, was also added for assistance.
Along with them were commentators and a filming crew.
Penguin Sports staff were preparing to be stationed in Denver long-term, aiming to set up a studio there.
Penguin Sports is increasingly aware of Zeng Xingyang’s value.
Zeng Xingyang is gradually becoming the foremost figure in the domestic basketball scene following Da Yao’s era.
Unlike many other basketball stars, Zeng Xingyang also has numerous female fans.
Many female fans appreciate his looks. In this era impacted by Korean wave, female fans also consider strong and handsome stars like Zeng Xingyang worthy of admiration.
As a result, Zeng Xingyang’s popularity has remained exceptionally high, whether in interviews or highlight videos, the viewership is tremendously impressive.
The national men’s basketball team has been quite disappointing in recent years, suffering frustrating losses.
Both the authorities and the fans are eager for Zeng Xingyang to shoulder the responsibility and rejuvenate the men’s basketball team’s glory.
If Penguin Sports wants to cultivate its presence in the NBA domain, obtaining first-hand information about Zeng Xingyang is essential; directly contacting him in Denver is the most efficient approach.