NBA's King of Talking

Chapter 532 Going Home for the New Year

The Clippers' injured players are also returning. In this game, Gallinari, who had missed several games due to injury, announced his return, while Olynyk is still resting.

Neither side used small lineups or rotated their players throughout the game; it was an all-out offensive affair from start to finish. Cousins ​​truly dominated Art Mayork and Harrell, while Jia Fei was unstoppable.

Ultimately, the Clippers, led by Jia Fei's 52 points, defeated the Warriors and continued their undefeated home record this season.

After a four-game winning streak, the Clippers' record improved to 40 wins and 5 losses, maintaining their position as the league's number one team.

That night, Lin Ning sent a message to Jia Fei that read: "You did a really great job tonight!"

Jia Fei replied, "With you here, I can't afford to lose!"

Lin Ning blushed instantly upon receiving this message…

Two days later, on the 20th, the Clippers easily defeated the Spurs on the road, achieving their fifth consecutive victory.

In their next two away games, the Clippers defeated the Mavericks and the Heat, achieving a seven-game winning streak.

On January 25, the NBA officially announced the starting lineup for the 2019 Charlotte All-Star Game.

Eastern Conference starting lineup: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker;

Western Conference starting lineup: Jia Fei, Pao Nan, Durant, Paul George, Curry.

The 2019 All-Star Game continued the rules from 2018, with the top vote-getters from the East and West serving as captains to select their rosters. According to previous reports, the East and West vote-getters broadcast their roster selection process live in 2019.

Since Jia Fei is the overall vote leader and Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Eastern Conference vote leader, the two will become captains of their respective divisions to select players.

According to the rules, captains are not restricted to players from the East or West conferences when selecting players. However, the starting lineup must be chosen from the five players selected as All-Star starters during the voting phase, while reserves must be selected from the All-Star reserves chosen by the coaches. Captains cannot change the All-Star starting and reserve order. The All-Star team selection process will begin at 8:2 AM on February 8th and will be broadcast live on television.

Kemba Walker called after the list was announced.

"Hey Captain Jia, don't forget to pick me when the time comes!" Kemba Walker got straight to the point.

"Of course, I'll pick you first!" Jia Fei was also amused. He thought Giannis wouldn't pick Kemba Walker first!

It's worth mentioning that Running Man is reportedly about to make a comeback. Previously, the Lakers' team doctor revealed that he would miss the rest of the season, but he's supposed to return after missing a while due to injury. What's going on?

Could it be that the Running Man actor was misdiagnosed? Considering his historically exceptional physical abilities, this isn't impossible. Furthermore, the groin injury is inherently strange, unlike other injuries that are easily identifiable. Could it be that the Lakers' team doctor has learned from the Suns and become a miracle worker?

However, that's unlikely. The Lakers' team doctors are really not very good in the NBA, only slightly better than the Trail Blazers'!

Clippers fans don't care whether the Running Man player returns or not; their only focus now is defending their title. The Lakers, on the other hand, haven't been a championship contender for even a single minute this season.

With the All-Star Game drawing ever closer, so too is the trade deadline. The "Logo Guy" (a nickname for a person with a prominent logo) has contacted Jia Fei these past couple of days to discuss mid-season trades and reinforcements.

Jia Fei's opinion is that the team currently has no major injuries, and the team's cohesion is in good condition, so there is no need to make any trades.

Logo's thoughts are similar; both prefer to make trades during the offseason. Making trades mid-season wouldn't be truly effective, and with fewer games remaining, there would be issues with team chemistry. Of course, trades could begin after December, when summer-signed players can be traded, but the problem is there won't be many available players then. Large-scale trades would have to wait until the trade deadline.

In fact, Jia Fei has already set his sights on the offseason a few months from now. To maintain the Clippers' competitiveness, he needs to make the best of every trade and signing. Why has there never been a team in NBA history to win four consecutive championships? Because usually after three championships, either the core players age and get injured, or role players demand large contracts, causing salary cap space to explode. This is a very real situation. Most people play in the NBA to make money. Winning a championship is important, of course, but if you ask them to earn significantly less money to compete for a championship, or to take only a small amount of money, they are unlikely to agree.

Generating electricity for love? Why do I have to do this?

On the evening of the 25th, the Clippers easily defeated the Bulls on the road, achieving their 8th consecutive win and bringing their record to 44 wins and 5 losses.

After finishing their away game in Chicago, the Clippers returned to Los Angeles to prepare for their next three home games.

Jia Fei sent someone to deliver tickets to Lin Ning, but the latter said she was going home.

Go home? Go home to which home?

Of course, I want to go back to my home in China!

Jia Fei was somewhat dazed. Having spent a long time in the United States, his concept of the "lunar calendar" had faded considerably. He didn't even know what month it was in the lunar calendar now, as everyone around him was using the Gregorian calendar.

Therefore, he specifically checked and found out that the Lunar New Year is approaching, with February 4th being Lunar New Year's Eve. Time flies! In that case, it's normal for Lin Ning to go back a few days early; she couldn't possibly go back on Lunar New Year's Eve itself!

Lin Ning wanted to go back to China for the Chinese New Year, so Jia Fei certainly wouldn't stop him. Why would he stop him? The two of them had no relationship whatsoever now! Besides, if possible, he himself would like to go back to China for the New Year!

It must be said that even though the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year is getting worse year by year, the festive spirit is still very strong in China, and the Spring Festival remains irreplaceable in the hearts of Chinese people.

Jia Fei still can't fully integrate into American society. Whether it's Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Halloween, he wants to adapt to local customs, but he hasn't really succeeded yet.

"Happy New Year in advance!" Jia Fei offered his blessings!

"I'll watch your game on TV! Happy New Year to you too!" Lin Ning also sent her blessings.

In these three home games, the Clippers defeated the Kings, Hawks, and Lakers, achieving an 11-game winning streak.

After an 11-game winning streak, the Clippers' record improved to 47 wins and 5 losses, continuing to rank first in the league.

On February 1st, the NBA officially announced its All-Star reserve roster. The 14 reserves will be selected by a vote of the head coaches of the 30 teams, comprising three forwards, two guards, and two players of any position from the Eastern and Western Conferences. If any player is unable to participate due to injury, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will appoint a replacement.

Despite having the best record in the league, the Clippers only have two players selected for the All-Star game: Jia Fei and Paul George.

In the two games before Lunar New Year's Eve, the Clippers defeated the Pistons and Raptors on the road, achieving a 13-game winning streak.