Chapter 43 Shaq

"Shaq, did you see the news report just now?"

At the TNT studio, assistant Hunter asked O'Neal.

"What?"

O'Neal, who was busy with the Shaqtin' a Fool selection, apparently didn't have time to watch the news that had just been reported.

Hunter handed the tablet to O'Neal, which contained the report of what Tang Tian said at the post-match press conference.

O'Neal was silent for a while after reading it.

"McGee's, change it."

He put down the tablet and said to Hunter.

Because of Tang Tian, he was invincible in his banter with Barkley during the commentary.

Having received so many benefits from Tang Tian, it was only right to give some back, which was also in line with his current Tang-supporting persona.

The absence of McGee in the new episode of Shaqtin' a Fool disappointed many fans who loved to watch the fun.

However, some fans mentioned Tang Tian's post-match press conference on social media.

It was at this time that many people realized that Tang Tian's influence in the league was growing.

McGee didn't appear in the new episode of Shaqtin' a Fool, but he did appear in the new Top 5 Plays.

It was the play where McGee blocked an alley-oop from the backcourt, and it was ranked first in the Top 5 Plays.

The next day at practice, McGee couldn't hide the smile on his face, joking with his teammates, chasing Whiteside around the practice court, happier than ever before.

Tang Tian felt a strange joy in his heart when he saw this.

Although he hadn't had much contact with McGee, he was, as he had said, a person with good EQ and IQ who worked hard.

This kind of person, his happiness will infect the people around him.

McGee also smiled and greeted Tang Tian when he saw him arrive at the training ground.

"My mother is coming to New Orleans tomorrow. She is a very good cook. I would like to invite you to my place."

After chatting for a few words, McGee extended an invitation to Tang Tian.

His EQ was really high. He knew that if it wasn't for Tang Tian's encouragement and repeated support for him in front of the media, he wouldn't have this opportunity.

Tang Tian nodded in agreement.

Now that Olsen was being taken care of by a nanny, he could still find the time for a meal.

"Thank you."

McGee was a little touched. He had been in the NBA for so long, and although his playing time was far less than in his peak, he felt respected for the first time.

Especially the recognition from Tang Tian, the team's leader.

After training the next day, McGee drove Tang Tian to the place he rented.

Although he was getting a minimum salary with the Pelicans, he was also a player who had received a multi-million dollar contract, so his living conditions were very good.

He rented a villa, and there was a small half-court basketball court below the villa, similar to where Tang Tian lived.

Two tall women were busy in the kitchen. When McGee led Tang Tian in, they came out to greet him one after another.

The older one was McGee's mother, Pamela McGee, and the younger one was his sister, Imani Boyette.

Tang Tian had a lot of contact with basketball, and he could tell at a glance that these two were also related to basketball.

But what was even stranger was McGee's mother's last name, which was the same as McGee's.

And McGee specifically added the last name when introducing her, showing that he was very proud.

Strange as it was, Tang Tian didn't say anything.

Pamela and Boyette went to the kitchen to continue their work, while Tang Tian and McGee sat in the living room playing 2K.

McGee wasn't really being polite. Pamela's cooking was really good. The aroma of the various foods made people's mouths water.

"Tang, do you think Boyette is pretty?"

Boyette had just brought up a bowl of corn chips and smiled at the two of them.

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment, not knowing what McGee was trying to do, but he still smiled and nodded.

This Boyette was about the same height as him, but her face was actually quite good-looking, considered one of the more beautiful ones among black people.

"She's only a junior in college, but she's a very nice person, and she doesn't have a boyfriend yet. Would you like me to introduce you?"

McGee said in a low voice.

Tang Tian couldn't help but laugh when he heard that.

McGee was really going all out to give away his sister!

"My girlfriend is already pregnant."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

McGee hadn't been on the team for long, so it was normal that he didn't know about Olsen.

McGee also laughed when he heard this.

"Is she a basketball player? Your sister."

Since they were talking about it, Tang Tian put down the game controller and asked.

"Yes, although her talent is not as good as mine, she also inherited my mother's good genes. Her wingspan is 2.18 meters, and her standing reach is 2.75 meters. She will be able to play in the WNBA next year."

Speaking of his sister, McGee's face was still full of pride.

Tang Tian nodded after hearing that.

This sister's wingspan was much longer than his. Her level in the WNBA should be about the same as McGee's in the NBA.

And a standing reach of 2.75 meters was very exaggerated. Comparing her to DeAndre Jordan in the NBA, the latter's standing reach was only 2.90 meters.

It seemed that the talent of McGee's family really came from strong genes.

"Did your mother play basketball before too?"

Tang Tian asked naturally.

The reason why he didn't ask about McGee's father was because he wasn't seen on this occasion, so their relationship was probably not good or something.

Having experienced so many things with Leonard, Butler, and Whiteside, Tang Tian also understood that this kind of thing was more common in the NBA.

"Yes, yes, she is the most amazing basketball player in the world. She won two championships in the NCAA and also won an Olympic gold medal representing the United States. She was still playing as a starter in the WNBA when she was 34 years old."

Speaking of his mother, McGee's face was not only proud, but also had a hint of admiration.

This resume was indeed brilliant, already considered a basketball legend in women's basketball.

And it was not difficult to explain the excellent physical talents of McGee and his sister, which were really inherited from their mother.

By the time they finished talking about this, the food was ready.

Steak, hamburgers, corn chips, salad... there were a lot of things to eat, and they were really delicious.

Pamela kept thanking Tang Tian for his help to McGee at the dinner table, and from time to time, she would educate McGee and Boyette to work hard in training.

This was really a good mother.

After eating and resting for a while, McGee and Boyette clamored to go downstairs to see who was stronger.

Tang Tian was also curious.

Pamela moved two stools downstairs, and she and Tang Tian sat there to watch.

McGee was the type of inside player who ate what was fed to him, but that was on the NBA court. When he got to his own court, his dribbling was also very fancy.

But just as he was about to lay up, Boyette saw the opportunity and jumped high, directly swatting his shot out of the court.

This jumping ability was simply beastly.

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment. This was a completely different type of player from Moore, the guard he knew before.

After blocking the shot, Boyette excitedly shouted provocations at McGee, with a look of triumph on her face.

These two were really siblings, not hiding it at all.