Chapter 856 266: I'm a Diehard Fan of Boss Qiao! (11,000 words)

Zhang Hao withdrew from the All-Star game, but this doesn't mean he'll lose his All-Star status for this year. His official career record will still show that he was selected as an All-Star starter this year.

The league didn't refuse the Lakers' four stars collectively withdrawing either, because this way, four more players can be promoted as All-Stars this year.

In terms of sensationalism, their withdrawal has actually increased the exposure of this year's All-Star weekend.

Although he withdrew, Zhang Hao's commercial activities were not canceled. Feedback from sponsors and related brands showed that fans' enthusiasm has instead increased...

Of course, there will definitely be negative situations, such as fans being disappointed and the viewership of the All-Star game possibly being affected.

There are positive comments, such as people noticing that they are creating an opportunity for Kenny Anderson to make it to the All-Star, but this also brings negative evaluations.

Anyway, this matter has both positive and negative influences on Zhang Hao.

Since it's done, Zhang Hao does not regret it, but he now has some dilemmas.

The Lakers' All-Star weekend break is from February 6 to February 12, a seven-day period, and the scheduled commercial activities are from the morning of February 8 to 10. This schedule hasn't changed.

Aprile Clark has already gone to Cleveland to arrange accommodations and coordinate the commercial activities there.

Aprile Clark has a new job—being her boyfriend's assistant when needed.

Zhang Hao's main role is as a basketball player, but he isn't limited to just that.

He's also an actor, one who amazingly sells a lot of merchandise, with DVD sales driven by those merchandise sales. Tsuburaya already has a project for a theatrical version, and the setting will definitely still be in the United States. Recently, more and more little vixens from Zhang Hao's brokerage company have been contacting him, trying to get on camera. Regarding this, Aprile Clark decided to declare her sovereignty!

The vase role is hers forever!

Anyway, it's not easy to find work as a stage actor, so she chooses to be an assistant.

From yesterday morning on the 6th when Zhang Hao got the opportunity to start a new learning mode to when he flew to Cleveland with Pierce and Britney this morning, he has been conflicted—which to choose?

For players with great stop-and-pop shots, Zhang Hao has his own understanding.

There are several candidates.

Jordan, cool, the Kobe version is also good.

Arenas, Zhang Hao isn't sure if he's the best, but in his impression, Arenas made a name with his stop-and-pop shots.

Iverson, his mid-range stop-and-pop shots may not be well-known to casual fans. They just think he's great at breaking through, but more than half of his points come from mid-close range stop-and-pop shots.

Owen, his flashy stop-and-pop shots are extremely entertaining, similar to Anfernee Hardaway and Tracy McGrady.

Klay Thompson and Curry are not known for stop-and-pop even, but their trailing threes count as stop-and-pop shots and are very useful in fast breaks.

Also, similar players like Jason Terry, Durant, Lillard, and Harden have similar skills.

After analyzing, Zhang Hao noticed that this stop-and-pop move is a primary scoring method for many perimeter stars.

Durant's shooting is more comprehensive, and his stop-and-pop is also outstanding, but not as cool, similar to Paul George.

At 10:30 in the morning, at a holiday villa in Cleveland, Zhang Hao still couldn't make a decision.

"It might be better to randomly pick one; it's been too long! Damn, if I knew, I wouldn't have given up the position to Boss Kenny..."

Zhang Hao just saw Kenny Anderson a bit dejected. Their Lakers team is considered a "five-star" team, with the other four making the All-Star, but Kenny Anderson being the only one not selected. Some people were talking.

Just as he planned to make more time for training during the All-Star weekend, this time it's not for continuing to practice the crossover step but to train the linkage between the crossover step and subsequent shooting and offensive plays.

Unexpectedly, he completed a hidden task and got a special card, opening a simulation training project...

Due to the huge difference in playing styles, Zhang Hao had previously learned the stop-and-pop from Kenny Anderson, and Kenny patiently taught, but it just wasn't suitable. Kenny Anderson's breakthrough stop-and-pop aimed at dodging defense, but Mr. Zhang wasn't aiming for that.

Aprile Clark did her homework, and as it was nearing noon, she took Zhang Hao and the tagalongs Britney and Pierce to the booked restaurant for lunch and saw that Zhang Hao seemed to have something on his mind.

After ordering, Aprile Clark asked, "Aix, what are you thinking about?"

Since he was having difficulty making a choice at this time, why not let others help with the decision?

After organizing his thoughts, Zhang Hao asked, "I'm planning to develop a stop-and-pop shot. Which do you think I should choose: a good-looking stop-and-pop move or a simple and effective one?"

Pierce and Britney also realized what Zhang Hao was troubled about today—was this what he was mulling over?

The three of them were a bit speechless. Developing a new skill, and he was worried about whether it looks cool?

Shouldn't he be considering whether he can develop it or not at this time?

But thinking of this guy in front of them... it seems like that's not something he really needs to worry about.

Britney was the first to respond: "Being practical with the move is enough, right?"

This surprised the three others; shouldn't a little girl like Britney prefer something showy and flashy?