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The Eastern Conference All-Star lineup has long been determined.

Starting five: Anfernee Hardaway (Magic), Michael Jordan (Bulls), Grant Hill (Pistons), Sean Kemp (Cavaliers), Patrick Ewing (Knicks).

Subs: Glenn Rice (Hornets), Dikambe Mutombo (Hawks), Reggie Miller (Pacers), Tim Hardaway (Heat), Antawn Walker (Kyle) Specials), Jason Williams (Nets), Alan Houston (Knicks).

There are many outside players with good data in the Eastern Conference. Alan Houston, who averaged 19.4 points per game, was selected for the first time because of his record.

For Ewing, this is not good news. If the Knicks have an outstanding record and he is the only one selected, he will get a higher evaluation in the MVP selection.

In addition to the absence of the Heat's Alonzo Mourning due to injury, the biggest star leftovers in the East are the Eagles' swingman Steve Smith and the Wizards power forward Chris Webber.

Smith averaged 20.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal per game, with comprehensive skills.

Webber is even better, averaging 22 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.7 blocks per game. Because the Wizards' record is only ninth in the Eastern Conference, he was excluded, but it is clear that the Celtics' Fat Toutuo Walker has a worse record.

Webber can't be selected because he is a problem player. In 1993, he became the No. 1 pick who was traded.

In the first season of the Warriors, he won the Rookie of the Year, but soon his flamboyant personality was incompatible with the team, and he had constant conflicts with the head coach Don Nelson. The Warriors went around and finally changed him to the Wizards.

The five starting Western Conference stars: Gary Payton (Sonics), Kobe Bryant, Shaqel O'Neal (Lakers), Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves), and Karl Malone (Jazz).

Subs: Eddie Jones, Van Exel (Lakers), Tim Duncan, David Robinson (Spurs), Vin Baker (Sonics), Jason Kidd (Suns), Mitch Richmond ( king).

Looking at the star lineup, it is really clear who the league is going to support. The 19-year-old Kobe played as a backup for Eddie Jones in the Lakers. He averaged only 15.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, and he actually became the starter of the All-Star Game.

Although Kobe scored 33 points in the game against Jordan in December, the average data per game is not enough, and his shooting percentage is only 42.8%.

Under the crazy publicity of the league, Kobe's popularity skyrocketed. His technical movements made many people see the shadow of Jordan when he was young. Not only his playing movements, but also from the way of wearing a bowl guard to holding his jersey, from staring at death to sticking out his tongue. .

Fans are happy to see Jordan's imitation show, and they are also willing to watch the little trapeze play against the genuine trapeze. Kobe is an absolute flying man, with extremely fast breakthrough speed and sharp direction changes. He won the 97 dunk contest. As Jordan ages, the league is desperate to find a successor.

In addition, the Lakers are located in Los Angeles, a city that the league has always favored.

Although there are some controversies, many seemingly urgent decisions of the league have proved to be valuable in the end. For example, in the fourth grade, O'Neal squeezed out several predecessors and was selected into the top 50. It turned out that O'Neal was indeed worthy of such an honor.

Yang Rui is not idle either. He wants to participate in the Star Weekend with Van Gundy. Van Gundy is the head coach of the East Star team, and he is the coach of the rookie Saidong team.

The tournament was first held in 1994, when it was divided into a talent team and a passion team, all composed of rookie players. In 1995, it was changed to the white team and the green team, still composed entirely of rookies. In 1996, rookies were divided according to the leagues the teams belonged to, which made them more confrontational.

Star Weekend attracts worldwide attention, this rookie game will be broadcast live in many countries, and Yang Rui's exposure rate will increase again.

On Friday, New York became lively, and fans from all over the country came to participate in this basketball feast.

The players held a press conference and were interviewed by the media.

In 1998, the NBA Star Weekend did not have as many show activities as later generations. As an assistant coach, Yang Rui didn't have to attend the press conference, so he was rarely free on the 5th and 6th.

On the morning of the 7th, Yang Ruicai communicated with the staff and went to the arena to arrange training with the Eastern Rookies.

When he saw the list of rookies, Yang Rui knew that the Eastern Conference would definitely win.

Tim Thomas, Keith Van Horn, Chauncey Billups, Ron Mercer, Cedric Henderson, Zaidrunas Ilgauskas, Brad Levin Knight, Tracy McGrady.

Several people have signed big contracts in the future, and three of them have been selected as All-Stars. The rookies in the East are strong. Although Bruce Bowen has been starting for the Knicks, he is not eligible to participate because of poor statistics.

During training, Billups, Van Horn, and Thomas compared three-pointers and they were all accurate.

Tracy McGrady performed many dunks with Mercer, and the two could fly.

Seeing Ron Mercer proudly, Yang Rui felt sorry for this man with the look of "I am the boss here". In his previous life, this talented swingman with the best physical fitness was ruined by injuries, and he had no ball to play in 2005. If not injured, he will at least be a second-rate star.

Now, Mercer's career is going smoothly and he is a high-profile super rookie. Playing under a coach who likes him, of course he can't imagine how difficult his future will be.

In high school, Mercer received more praise than even Kevin Garnett and Stephon Marbury.

In 1997, Mercer announced his participation in the draft and was selected by the Celtics in the sixth place in the first round. Coincidentally, his mentor Rick Pitino in Kentucky just happened to be hired by the Celtics. coach.

Before the draft, Pitino claimed to the outside world that Mercer was not worth a high pick. After he was selected by the Celtics, everyone began to suspect that Pitino's remarks were for the Celtics. The team's smoke bomb to deceive others, the real purpose is to let Mercer come to Boston, which is only sixth in the draft.

This season, Mercer averaged 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game, and is the core of the perimeter. But when the team selects the more talented Paul Pierce next year, the Celtics will gradually lose his place.

The players practiced freely. Yang Rui chatted with Ilgauskas on the sidelines. This person is 221cm tall and weighs 108kg.

"Can I call you Big Z?" Yang Rui asked with a smile.

"Of course, they call me that in the Cavaliers. I know my name is a little tricky." Ilgauskas smiled shyly.

"Big Z, in tonight's game, I think you are the most important person. You shoot well. You seem to be rarely in charge of organization in the Cavaliers. I want to know, can you support the offense like Ewing?" Yang Rui asked.

"Huh? What should I do?"

Ilgauskas is very honest, and he was an excellent system player until he retired, so Yang Rui is very optimistic about him.

Yang Rui not only wants to win, but also wants to win beautifully. This is his only chance to perform during the Star Weekend.

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