The game time is afternoon in China, but it is early morning in the United States on the other side of the world. For the American people, the early morning is obviously not the prime time to watch the game, not to mention that the opponent is the Chinese men's basketball team. From the perspective of Americans, the outcome of this game has already been determined, and the American team will definitely have a crushing advantage. achieve ultimate victory. Because of this, there are not many American viewers who can stay up late to watch the game.
But the game still has to be broadcast, and considering the presence of Yao in the Chinese team, ESPN even invited former Rockets coach Van Gundy as a commentator.
Since being fired by the Houston Rockets last year, Van Gundy has not continued his coaching career, but has been active in various arenas and served as a commentator. Van Gundy, who has a conservative coaching style, is a very talkative person. Coupled with his professionalism as a senior NBA coach, he has become a well-known commentator.
The U.S. men's basketball team lost the game, which even an American feels uncomfortable, and so does Van Gundy, but as a commentator, he still has to say what needs to be said.
"Mr. Van Gundy, what do you think, why did our American men's basketball team lose to the Chinese men's basketball team in this game? You must know that we are obviously superior in strength. The time of our game is in the afternoon in China, but on the other side of the world It is early morning in the United States. For the American people, early morning is obviously not a prime time to watch games, not to mention that the opponent is the Chinese men's basketball team. From the perspective of Americans, the outcome of this game has already been determined, and the American team will definitely win. The final victory was achieved with a crushing advantage. Because of this, there were not many American viewers who could stay up late to watch the game.
But the game still has to be broadcast, and considering the presence of Yao in the Chinese team, ESPN even invited former Rockets coach Van Gundy as a commentator.
Since being fired by the Houston Rockets last year, Van Gundy has not continued his coaching career, but has been active in various arenas and served as a commentator. Van Gundy, who has a conservative coaching style, is a very talkative person. Coupled with his professionalism as a senior NBA coach, he has become a well-known commentator.
The U.S. men's basketball team lost the game, which even an American feels uncomfortable, and so does Van Gundy, but what needs to be said still needs to be said.
"Mr. Van Gundy, what do you think, why did our American men's basketball team lose to the Chinese men's basketball team in this game? We must know that we are obviously superior in strength. Is there anything we did not do well enough? Is it our tactics? Did something go wrong?" the commentator asked.
This question is actually not easy for Van Gundy to answer directly. He was once a basketball coach. As a coach, he pointed out the tactical command problems of another coach, and the other coach was a famous player like Krzyzewski. Coach, that's definitely inappropriate. However, Van Gundy is also a very smart person. He did not talk about Krzyzewski's tactical arrangements, but answered in a simple way:
"I think the only problem we have is underestimating the enemy! There is no problem with our tactical arrangements. With our strength, we can win with any tactic, but we lost. We did not lose to the Chinese team, we lost to Self, we underestimated the enemy too much!"
I have to say that Van Gundy's speech was very artistic, and he found a good excuse. It was obviously a loss to the Chinese team, but in Van Gundy's words, it became "a loss to himself." I think many American viewers will feel a lot better after hearing this.
Just listen to Van Gundy continue to say: "In the first half, we obviously did not take it seriously. The opponent is the host after all, and we have to take care of their face. Otherwise, we will get a 30-point lead in the first half!" Then nothing will happen next.”
"In the second half of the game, Zhang Guan became the winning point for the Chinese team. Zhang Guan showed top personal abilities in the game. I think his style of play may be very suitable for survival in the NBA. Another thing I want to say is that Zhang Guan Guan's luck is really very good, especially the last shot, he actually hit it! Zhang Guan is a player who can only break through but not shoot. Even his free throw shooting percentage is just over half. But he hit a three-pointer. Obviously, this is a manifestation of luck." Van Gundy spread his hands as he spoke, showing a look of helplessness: "With China's strength, even if we underestimate the enemy, we can still win. Winning. We could have won this game, but we just lacked a little bit of luck. So I think, rather than saying that we underestimated the enemy, it is better to say that the Chinese team's luck is great!
Van Gundy's remarks are obviously very popular in the United States. The American team lost to itself, not to the Chinese team; the Chinese team won not because of strength, but because of good luck. Such remarks were instant. Let Americans' self-esteem that has been hit stand up again.
Van Gundy breathed a sigh of relief. He was born in a coaching family. His father and brother are also basketball coaches. He started his coaching career in 1985 and has served as coach for Mike DeLong, Pat Riley, Assistant coach to Nelson and others, and served as head coach for more than 10 years. He once led the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals. With his resume and vocational education experience, how could he believe in "losing to himself" or "the opponent is lucky"? Even he himself doesn't believe what he just said, which means he is deceiving ordinary people in the United States. Because he has to say this. Sitting in the position of commentator, of course he has to find a reasonable explanation for the US men's basketball team's loss, and this explanation must also sound happy to the American audience.
Van Gundy has obviously done it to make the American audience happy, and he has done it very well. He can praise people in different ways, which is also a major reason why he has become so prosperous in the basketball commentary world. However, the self-confidence that the American audience had just regained was once again dispelled by the following awards ceremony.
Because their president is awarding the U.S. men's basketball team.
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Looking at the row of neatly arranged silver medals, President Bush felt his face burning.
I am the President of the United States, the most powerful person in the world, yet I can only award silver medals!
Standing opposite is our American men's basketball team. The strongest basketball country in the world sent a team composed of the strongest players, but it could only win a silver medal!
The first article makes President George W. Bush feel very embarrassed, and the second article also makes President George W. Bush feel very embarrassed. What is even more disgusting is that now these two items are added together. The humiliation this brings to President George W. Bush is obviously greater than two.
At this time, President George W. Bush felt extremely regretful. He felt that why did he bring up the award for the US men's basketball team when he had nothing to do? Wasn't he looking for embarrassment for himself
President George W. Bush actually doesn't want to be the guest of honor, but he has already said it. It would be even more embarrassing if he doesn't come. After all, his status is there. If it were placed in a feudal society, his words would be equivalent to an imperial edict. If he says it, he will stick to his word and you will have no joke. If he goes back on his words, the censor and the official will definitely come to his door. .
Although it is not a feudal society now, with the status of President George W. Bush, the basis for his words is Jun Wuxiyan, and he also said these words in front of that comrade and the president of FIBA. It would be even more embarrassing if he regrets it.
It’s embarrassing anyway, so just bite the bullet!
President George W. Bush is also a man who has seen the world through ups and downs. After eight years as president, he has learned nothing else. He must have developed a thick skin. Besides, it's just a little embarrassing now. Thinking about the time when the shoe was thrown away, it was much more embarrassing than today.
"Yes, there are worse times for me!" President Xiaobu kept comforting himself. He picked up the silver medal and hung it around Kobe's neck.
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"Look, that's President Bush! Does he want to award an award?" an American audience member who was still in front of the TV said in surprise.
"Oh my God, our president personally came to the stage to award awards, and he only awarded silver medals! So who will award gold medals? Who else has a higher status than our president?" This is the voice of another American audience in front of the TV. .
"Is it the President of the United Nations who awards gold medals? Humph! Who is the President of the United Nations? How can he compare with the status of our President!" This American audience member told the truth. Compared with President George W. Bush who launched two wars, the President of the United Nations seems so pale.
But now, this president, who is more awesome than the president of the United Nations, can only award the second place a silver medal!
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On the podium.
This is not the first time for Kobe to meet President George W. Bush. The NBA has a tradition that the team that wins the NBA championship will be received by the president, so Kobe has met President George W. Bush many times. In addition to him, Wade also met President George W. Bush.
But this time, Kobe was not as elated as when he was received at the White House, because he only received a silver medal.
President George W. Bush awarded the players the silver medals without a smile and couldn't wait to leave. Then the comrade happily awarded the gold medals to the national team players. The joyous celebrations at the scene made President George W. Bush feel even more embarrassed.
"This damn award ceremony, this damn Olympics!" President Bush kept cursing in his heart.
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