Compared to Nash's slow recovery, the 76ers have other reasons to be happy and optimistic about themselves.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​has escaped the demons that have been tangled around him since the beginning of the season, and has activated his own state since he apologized to the public.

In mid-December, the 76ers began to win streak.

Until the end of the month, Nash's comeback battle and scored 140 points against the New York Knicks.

That battle successfully made New York fans turn against each other.

Cousins ​​won the 4020 like a beast, Wei Xia had a triple-double, Nash had 21 points and 7 assists, and everything looked beautiful.

In order to improve his own problems and to let fans see the determination of New York to never sink, the Knicks began to post hero lists in the free agent market, sincerely inviting all the inside players with great strength to come and try out.

In the vast sea of ​​people, they selected the famous general Rashid Wallace.

Even five years ago, this is a respectable name.

What about today five years later? Rashid's last NBA season was in the 2009-10 season.

At that time, Wei Xia was still a Lakers player.

In fact, Rashid still received an annual salary of 6 million from the Celtics in the 2010-11 season. He just didn't play there because Green Kai felt that his strength was not enough.

The Knicks hugged Rashid, and they took great pains to get rid of Cousins ​​when they meet the 76ers next time.

On January 11, Cousins ​​won a double-double in many consecutive games, not counting the number one center in the West who is in a state of emotion. In terms of performance and team record alone, Cousins ​​may be the strongest inside player in the league.

The gods have withered.

Nowitzki, Garnett, Duncan and other older generations of inside superstars are all at the age of twilight.

This is especially true for Rashid.

That night, as soon as the two sides met, Rashid spoke in a preaching tone of a senior: "I heard you like to compete with the referee?"

"So what?" Cousins ​​wanted to show the rebellious youth.

"Sooner or later you will find that you are doing something futile, and there will be no benefit except for letting the league find a chance to punish you, and you should try to be as mature as me."

However, reality is the most unforgettable teacher.

Rashid, who talked about it before the opening, was not as mature as he thought he was in the game.

The Knicks and the 76ers are like a pair of enemies who do not accept each other.

The confrontation between Wei Xia and Anthony was very enthusiastic, and each other had exciting highlights.

Kidd, who transferred from Dallas to New York, was eager to compete with the young people's east wind and fight again.

He and Nash met again on the field, with different identity cards, but their styles were still the same.

It seems to be back in the past, a leader of the Nets to reach the finals for three consecutive years but was defeated by the most destructive monster in history. A late-stage man at the beginning of his dream, leading the team from the future to face the most calm and calm big man in the new century to repeatedly fail.

They are all cursed by the same doom.

The 76ers are committed to being positive, and the Knicks are very competitive every season.

They are ashamed of playing tricks and try hard to align with the city-pride Yankees in the same city. Even if they have a good location, they are profitable even if they are at the bottom of the record. Without the pressure of revenue, they can do whatever they want.

Including the players on the team, they also like to commit suicide.

After Bernard King, every King of New York could not escape the end of being ridiculed by the city.

Ewing's style of play and appearance, madman's temper, Alan Houston lie down and earns nine-digit dollars, "We Have No Tomorrow" The story of the New York Knicks and Isaiah Thomas and Stephen Marbury, the son of the city who was reborn in China last year.

Now, bad luck passes and fate comes.

Anthony was criticized for not having leadership, and Stoudemire punched the fire hydrant and caused his season reimbursement. Will the New York media kindly comfort him? No, he is a fool.

The Knicks have always been a team with interesting and storylines.

Then, the match between Rashid and Cousins ​​entered the expected state.

Rashid not only did not have the awareness of Lian Po's old age, but also felt that he was not satisfied with verbally teaching people, and he also had strong confidence in continuing to teach lessons in the game.

As a result, Cousin Li made a sudden appearance and made all attacking methods.

Rashid's outbreak comes from Cousins' low footsteps.

At that time, the 76ers quickly transferred the ball from the outside, and Cousins ​​walked to the left bottom line; Rashid broke through the cover wall and reached the left bottom line, and saw him raising his hand to shoot, and he rushed to interfere with it; Cousins ​​immediately collected the ball - "Old guy, this is a fake move" - ​​walked past Rashid's armpit, Rashid was angry and pressed Cousins, and then was called a technical foul.

Since entering the league, Rashid Wallace has been afraid of heaven and earth and has no worries. Especially after 2006, he was too lazy to go to the basket to fight, and only flew a few kites from afar. Whenever he was provoked, he would go to the inside to ask for a ball and shoot two straight shots on the bottom line.

However, he knew very well that his dignity lies in the defensive end. He loved defense and regarded defense as a fighting spirit. In the 2005 Finals against Duncan, in the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals against Gooden, in the 2008 Eastern Conference Finals against Garnett, in the 2010 Finals against Gasol, in those battle-torn fields, he would stand up to the end with his opponents. The winning and losing data cannot be revealed, only those who have seen him play and the parties involved know the victory and defeat.

Every time Rashid successfully defends, he frowned and stares at his opponent.

Cousins ​​beat him up and successfully played him with beautiful steps, which was unacceptable to him, because Cousins ​​knocked him down from a technical level - his cover, position, and interference were no flaws, just taking this fake move alone.

It can only be said that every player cares about so different things, Rashid never cares about data. What he cares about is the dignity on the court, and you can ignore the rest, and you cannot lose all the defense.

Wei Xia could see why Rashid was angry, but Cousins ​​was inexplicably surprised. He didn't cause trouble, nor was he afraid of trouble. Rashid took the initiative to do this, and his attack became more and more fierce.

Rashid was not the Knicks' main force, and soon, he was replaced because he had no choice but to do anything to Cousins.

This conflict provided Cousins ​​with fuel to launch another 4020.

He started killing the whole audience, and the hot scene of Wei Xia and Anthony capturing each other 30 was covered by his brave personal attack.

With 42 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals, Cousins' strength against the Knicks made the 76ers fans want them to play against the New Yorkers in every game.

"Looking at this game alone, DeMarcus is the strongest inside player in the league."

Knicks coach Mike Woodson gave Cousins ​​the highest evaluation.

After the game, Wei Xia took the initiative to pull Cousins ​​to reconcile with Rashid.

"I'm right, why do you want to apologize?" Cousins ​​was distraught.

"I didn't ask you to apologize, I just asked you to explain it clearly to him." Wei Xia said, "Solve the problem."

None of them expected that Rashid apologized when he saw Cousins: "Sauri, DeMarcus, you are playing well, continue to play like this, the future is yours."

"Thank you...thank you." Cousins ​​is not used to listening to people outside Wei Xia encourage him like this.

Shyness is not a big problem. Seeing that they are talking and laughing, Wei Xia is relieved.

"This guy...is actually not bad?" Hayward asked.

"Are you referring to Boge or Rashid?" Wei Xia asked.

Hayward said: "Rashid."

Since Cousins ​​gave him the hell nickname, he didn't think Cousins ​​was a good person. Although they were very close, he just couldn't accept the nickname. This is a matter of principle and a bottom line.

"Everyone is very complicated, and there is no absolute good or bad. I think Boge should learn the good side from Rashid. It will not be a big deal if he only competes with the referee." Wei Xia said.

Hayward wasn't sure if he had said that to Cousins.

Even if he said it, can he listen?

No, he has never caused irreparable chaos because of his personality or reckless behavior.

A while ago, the attack on the LGBT group was very close to the "irreparable" level, but fortunately he apologized in time. When is the next time?

At the end of January, the league announced the list of All-Star Weekend selections.

Wei Xia was once again selected as the Eastern Conference starter, and his teammate, third-year center DeMarcus Cousins, was also selected as the Eastern Conference substitute.

Over several seasons, the 76ers have once again had two All-Stars.

There is still some time before the All-Stars begin.

Recently, the 76ers surpassed the Heat with a record, ranking first in the Eastern Conference and second in the league.

Wei Xia also led the MVP simulation prediction list again.

Cousins' rise may be a point reduction for him, but the 76ers have almost no reinforcement in the summer. If they lead a team similar to last season to reach the league's first record, I'm afraid no one can steal the MVP from him.

However, there is still some time before the end of the regular season, and it is still too early to talk about record and MVP.

In early February, 76ers visited Boston to challenge the Celtics.

Wei Xia and the team took leave because his grandfather and grandma lived in Boston.

Doug Collins nodded without hesitation and let him go.
Chapter completed!