Reborn NBA Gao Fushuai

Vujacic took the lead and seemed to have set the tone for the game. Without Kidd on the court, the New Jersey Nets wanted to beat the Washington Wizards in recent games. Even the most loyal New Jersey fans don't expect much.

The offense of the Nets, Frank yelled from the sidelines, and kept whistling to remind his players of some problems that should be paid attention to.

Kidd is not on the court. Best, a veteran who has been in the NBA for many years, has a thick resume, but just as people are not very familiar with his name, his ability is also genuine.

As soon as the ball passed halftime, Best couldn't wait to pass the ball to Jefferson, as if the injury was holding a time bomb.

When Jefferson received the ball, he chose to rush to the basket. Butler was responsible for defending him. Butler's defense was average, but Jefferson's assault ability was even more average. If he caught the ball on the weak side, he might have A certain success rate, but if you force a breakthrough in the face of defensive players, it can only be called a tragedy.

Jefferson is a good player, but it is still too difficult for him to be the core of the team's offense on the field and let him provoke a team's burden.

Breaking through the emergency stop jumper, the basketball hit the rim and bounced back, the rebound was Jamison.

"here!"

When Vujacic was shouting, he was already sprinting towards the Nets half court. Jamison saw this, and he threw the ball with his hand completely out of instinct.

Snapped!
Vujacic was still running, but the ball was not passed. Looking back, he couldn't help being stunned. In fact, he was the only one who was stunned.

Jamison's pass direction is not wrong, but unfortunately he ignored the Nets' defensive players, to be precise, ignored a person.

Alonzo Mourning!

At the moment Jamison passed the ball, Mourning, who happened to be on the passing route, jumped up suddenly and blocked the ball with one hand. When it landed, his footing was unstable and he staggered two steps, but in the end Still holding the ball firmly in his hands.

Seeing that Jamison hadn't reacted yet, he took a step forward with the dribble, resisted Heywood with his shoulders, layup with both hands, and scored the ball.

"I~~~~~~ I just saw something. Mourning actually intercepted the ball halfway through the pass. His reaction was the same as when he was young."

Same as when you were young?
Of course it is different. If it was when Mourning was young, he would definitely dunk with both hands to complete this attack just now, but now, the old Mourning can’t jump up, maybe the interception just now was very reluctant. Yes, continuous jumping is not a small burden for his current age and body.

After scoring the goal, Mourning did not show his biceps habitually, but suddenly turned his head and shouted at his teammates: "Come on, this is New Jersey!"

When Vujacic saw this scene, he couldn't help laughing, a little helplessly. That's right, Mourning is old. Kidney disease has made his exercise state drop to a freezing point, but Mourning is still the same Mourning. Years And injuries can torture his body, but they can never break his tough nerves.

Now Mourning is the same as before, he is still the famous and tough guy who is proud of the league.

The NBA league is a magical world where wild beasts run rampant, where countless geniuses, fighters, devils and muscular men, flying god pigs, and god birds have created their own glory.

In the craziest 90s, all the heroes came together, although Michael Jordan ruled the world and led the Bulls Dynasty to use their iron hooves to ravage the entire league and dominate the world.

But this period is still the most intense golden age in history, because there are countless heroes who fell under the bull's iron hoof, including Mourning.

In the previous life, when Vujacic really started to pay attention to the NBA, not just to appreciate His Majesty the Flying Man, Mourning was already old. In the eyes of many fans who didn’t watch the game for a long time, Mourning was just a backup center who didn’t know where he came from. , ran to Miami to embrace O'Neal and Wade's big thick legs, and only at the end of his career did he get a ring that symbolized the highest honor.

However, many people don't understand that the reason why the Heat's championship in 2006 made people's blood spurt was not because the Heat made a shocking comeback when they fell behind 0:2, it was not because of O'Neal, and it was not because of Wade. Because of him, Mourning, the toughest tough guy in NBA history.

Mourning entered the NBA in 1992. In the draft that year, Mourning was selected by the Hornets with the second pick in the first round. After three seasons, he arrived in Miami and began his peak moment. During his career, Mourning has been selected to the All-Star team seven times.

Before Mourning, Ewing and Mutombo had already shown what toughness is in the league, but when it was Mourning's turn, things changed. Everything was not only about toughness, he was almost fierce. quite.

In Mourning's first season, he played all 78 games as the main force, and averaged 21 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.47 blocks per game. His height is absolutely biased among the centers. Short, but relying on a strong and domineering style, excellent physical fitness and solid defensive skills, Mourning insists on occupying the mountain as the king in the long-standing inside line.

And every time he completed a powerful slam dunk, Mourning would show off his biceps unreservedly, pushing the atmosphere of the game to its climax.

What people like to talk about the most is Mourning's iron-blooded defense and blocking shots. Although he is only 208cm tall as a center, he is the nightmare of all basket ravagers in the league.

In the 1998/1999 and 1999/2000 seasons, Mourning became the league's block king twice. As a rare traditional center, he used blocks to defend the dignity of the basket and the team. The posture is definitely the most powerful defensive center in the NBA.

So far in his career, Mourning has made countless blocking moves that fans are familiar with. In the Eastern Conference semifinals in 97, he and Ewing fought at the top. I believe that the old fans will not disappear from memory. The duel between human beings is like the duel between Achilles and Hertor, and the scene of Van Gundy fighting on the floor in 1998 freezes the history, full of iron and blood.

Countless heroes once wanted to make waves under the basket guarded by Mourning, but Mourning used his strong body and fiery temper to defeat his opponents time and time again, even if he punched each other.

It is true that Mourning is no longer as brave as before, but if he knows what happened to this man, it may change his opinion of Mourning.

When Mourning's career was still relatively at its peak, after the Sydney Olympics represented the United States to win the championship, a press conference shocked fans all over the world.

Mourning, who was playing in his prime, suddenly announced his retirement because of kidney failure and needed a kidney replacement operation. Some people said that seeing a man’s tears was the most shocking, but Vujacic didn’t think so, because the most shocking thing in the world is Mourning’s tears .

Maybe everyone will be afraid in the face of such a disease, and Mourning may be too, but Vujacic believes that Mourning's tears are not because of the disease, but because the disease will make him leave the basketball court he fought for He can no longer chase the dream of his life, the trophy and ring that symbolizes the world championship.

Everyone thought that Mourning would not come back. The NBA was still full of beasts and geniuses, but there would be no more tough guys from now on.

But the stubborn Mourning is still back. Mourning once again interpreted the meaning of a tough guy. Everyone knows how fierce the physical confrontation is in the NBA, especially at the basket. Go home and lie down, not to mention Mourning who has just passed the age and has had a kidney transplant.

An American sports reporter bluntly said: "The NBA is the most competitive and physical collision game in the world. Mourning is simply joking with his own life."

Yes, Mourning is using his precious life as a gamble, trying to exchange for the dignity of being an NBA player. When the reporter asked him why he had to do this, he replied with a smile: "Because I am Mourning, and that is why! "

Some people think that Mourning just likes basketball, and he came back just to play basketball for fun. It’s none of my business, I use my eyes to defend, if any rookie happens to bump into me, I will raise my hand, That's all.

But everyone was wrong. Mourning is still the same Mourning, still fighting with the inside muscles and sticks. When the outside guards broke through, he still defended the honor of the basket without hesitation.

The difference is that wrestling with young insiders will make him breathless, and aerial confrontation with outside players will make him more of a background for dunks.

However, everyone understands that although Mourning's physical strength can only support him for 20 minutes per game, what he lacks is just the arrogance of his youth. The desire and pursuit of honor is stronger than ever before. strong.

It was this persistence that allowed Mourning to stand on the court again. Yes, maybe Mourning is no longer the protagonist of the game at this time, but he is the true spiritual leader of the team.

Perhaps in the long history of the NBA, Mourning will eventually disappear in the waves of history, but people will always mention that in the bloody and violent 90s, there were five major centers who controlled the inside line of the basketball court, and one of them was named Mourning He is the most manly man on the planet. With his own life, he interprets the value of a professional player and a man—never give up, fight to the end!

Just like the old man in Santiago in "The Old Man and the Sea", he can be defeated, but never defeated.

Now it is not his body that supports Mourning to continue to split up on the court, but that kind of spirit, the kind of spirit that burns life and plays every game. It is a kind of spirit that goes beyond the level of the game and reaches the level of the soul. Moved and inspired.

Even as an opponent, Vujacic can't help applauding Mourning now, this old guy is really cool!
Mourning's interception and layup made the fans of the Continental Airlines Arena a little bit more energetic. The fans in New Jersey still have a good impression of the tough guy Mourning. After coming to the Nets, whether Mourning is a substitute , is still the main force, and he has been conscientious when he is on the court. The Nets are still ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference. Mourning has contributed a lot.

Eddie Jordan also stood up. In the last few games, he has become accustomed to the Wizards controlling the initiative from the beginning of the game and winning the game in a devastating manner.

Just before the game started, Eddie Jordan felt that the Nets were obviously out of shape today, and even those fans seemed to come here to watch the spirit.

Although Mourning's goal is nothing, but at this time, the most important thing is not to let the New Jersey Nets play with momentum.

"Sasha!" Eddie Jordan shouted Vujacic's name, and then made a forward gesture.

Now, for Eddie Jordan, it is almost becoming a habit to find Vujacic when there is a problem.

Vujacic nodded, and then reached for the ball. Whenever this time comes, it is necessary to reflect the core role of a team.

Receive the ball and continue to face Jefferson. Although Jefferson's defensive skills are good, the overall momentum of the Nets is obviously overwhelmed by the Wizards. On the court, the players lack the necessary Contact, no one is on the sidelines to help defend, relying on Jefferson alone is not enough.

Vujacic suddenly stepped forward with the ball, took a cross step, turned around following the pull of the ball, and easily threw Jefferson behind. Almost fell down, and although he finally stabilized his figure, it was obviously impossible to defend Vujacic again.

Throwing away Jefferson, Mercer on the side wanted to step forward to defend, but was blocked by Butler first. The next thing Vujacic had to do was to go straight to the basket.

At this moment, the only opponent in front of Vujacic is Alonzo Mourning. Although he admires this NBA tough guy very much, he even has a little admiration for this super tough guy.

In his previous life, what Vujacic impressed Mourning most was the 2006 NBA Finals. For the young Wade at that time, it might not have been his last final, but for Mourning, it was already his last. He has struggled for a full 15 years just to stand on the final court and fight for the supreme honor.

So when the Heat fell behind 0:2, Mourning's anxiety was completely understandable. When he yelled at Payton, Vujacic could indeed feel his anxiety.

Everyone can see that Mourning is desperate, really desperate, because in the doctor's opinion, Mourning's choice to come back is risking his life.

But for this honor and ideal, Mourning bravely chose to fight. Under the influence of Mourning, O'Neal was desperate, Wade was desperate, Payton was desperate, and the entire Heat was desperate. Thus was born the shocking reversal.

At the moment when he really defeated his opponent and won the championship, the scene of Mourning lying on the ground crying with a basketball in his arms deeply shocked Vujacic once again.

He couldn't understand how strong and tenacious Mourning was. He was defending his dream with his life. After winning the championship in 2006, Mourning said these words affectionately: "Many people asked me why Risking your life to play, why do you choose this way, is the championship really worth risking your life, what do I think, I can only say that winning the championship is my dream, it is my dream since I entered the league, I wanted to live out this dream in my lifetime, and now that I've done it, I can choose to walk away."

When hearing those words from Mourning, Vujacic in his previous life was also deeply touched.

But admiration does not mean that Vujacic will be merciful at the moment. If Mourning was at his peak, maybe he would have some scruples. Mourning's height is definitely short among centers, but his defensive success lies in his strong physique , Solid defensive skills, strong and domineering basket style and dedication to defending the basket.

Before being diagnosed with partial renal failure, his low singles can destroy the opponent's inside line, coupled with a variety of offenses that can be inside and outside, Mourning's offense on the court is very diverse.

Later, due to kidney transplantation and aging, his physical condition was not as good as before, and his explosive power gradually faded. The previous rich offensive methods also tended to be secondary offenses at the basket, and his defensive power dropped sharply.

Without the slightest hesitation, Vujacic rushed directly towards Mourning. At the same time, Mourning also bravely greeted him, waving his arms, trying to block Vujacic's layup.

Vujacic just moved the ball up a little bit, and Mourning flew up. Seeing this, Vujacic received the ball in his arms, then crossed steps, bypassed Mourning and went up again. The referee's whistle was already in his mouth , He is always ready to blow Vujacic's walk, but Vujacic obviously doesn't want to give the referee this opportunity.

Jump up, hold the basketball high with both hands, and the score is in front of you.

But at this time, Vujacic instinctively felt the danger, and he wanted to take the ball back, but his flying height was no longer allowed, and everything happened too fast.

Snapped!
The basketball was fanned out of the sideline, and when Vujacic landed and turned around, all he saw was Mourning flashing his strong biceps at him.

At that moment, the entire Continental Arena was boiling, and fans in New Jersey were shouting Mourning's name. At this moment, Mourning, the veteran tough guy in the NBA, was the hero of the entire New Jersey.

Just now Mourning was indeed shaken by Vujacic, but this time, Mourning really worked hard. After landing, he took off quickly, relying entirely on willpower, allowing his body to complete an impossible continuous take-off, and at the same time perfect Blocked Vujacic's inevitable layup.