NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 402 Olympic Gold Medal
When they came to the frontcourt, everyone opened up, and Zhao Dong controlled the ball two steps away from the top of the arc, not in a hurry to attack.

The U.S. team also played a zone defense today, which is also a two-one-two zone defense. Vince Carter is in the middle, and Ray Allen and Kidd are on the outside.

According to the requirements of the [-] defense, Kidd stared at Zhao Dong. If Zhao Dong was not far enough from the top of the arc, he would have rushed to double-team.

The reason why Zhao Dong is not close to the top of the arc is also to avoid being double-teamed prematurely.

"Be careful, Flying Dragon must be making a breakthrough. This is the final. He must be the main attacker today. The inside line is an important target for him to attack..."

Before Hubie Brown's reminder was finished, Zhao Dong moved.

Quiet as a virgin, moving like a rabbit, this is Zhao Dong's state at this time.

He started suddenly, took a tentative step, and after shaking Ray Allen, he rushed to the top of the arc from the other side.

At this time, Kidd quickly rushed over and implemented a supplementary defense.

At the same time, Vince Carter in the middle also rushed over to double-team.

Ray Allen, who was attacked from behind, also turned around and rushed forward.

Zhao Dong slowed down a bit, and his shoulders quickly swayed from side to side, causing Kidd to follow suit, and then accelerated to change direction and break through, heading towards the left elbow area.

Kidd was half a beat slower, and was bumped by Zhao Dong while moving, and he was thrown on his back and fell to the floor, while Zhao Dong went into his left elbow.

This time, not only Kidd was attacked, but Vince Carter and Ray Allen behind were all freed, and Zhao Dong entered the penalty area.

Garnett and Mourning returned to the basket again, this time faster.

Zhao Dong rushed into the penalty area, changed direction suddenly, pulled to the right, and passed in front of Garnett and Mourning. Then when the two adjusted their defensive positions, the right hand in possession of the ball suddenly shook back, and the ball He flew towards Dayao who was cutting behind him.

"not good!"

The two people under the basket knew that they were not good, and hurriedly looked behind.

"boom!"

At this time, Dayao, who was in the low position on the left wing, had already entered the basket and received the pass just behind Garnett. Garnett, who turned around and turned back, made a one-armed dunk.

"Beautiful! Through his own breakthrough, Zhao Dong completely attracted all the defenses of the American team. Dayao played the ball too easily!"

Sun Zhenping praised.

The US team attacked, and Garnett singled Yao.

At this time, Ray Allen suddenly ran back, got rid of Li Nan, sank into the left bottom corner, and got a pass from Garnett. He came out and hit a three-pointer.

"That's the way to play, pay attention to the distribution of the ball, don't be superstitious about singles inside, because Feilong is in the middle, and his help defense is very fast."

exclaimed Hubie Brown excitedly.

Before he finished speaking, the Chinese team had finished a fast break.

Zhao Dong launched a fast break from the free throw line. After passing the center line, he received a long pass from Dayao.

Ray Allen was blocked by his arm, unable to stop him at all, and everyone else fell behind him.

"boom!"

He passed the free throw line with the ball, and it was a flying dunk.

The US team attacked and Vince Carter asked for the ball on the right-wing three-point line.

After he got the ball, Garnett suddenly pulled up from the low post and made a pick-and-roll for him. He broke through the wall, changed his direction and bypassed Dayao who was following the defense, and then rushed to the penalty area with the ball. Te followed up.

Zhao Dong sank quickly, taking the first step to block Vince Carter who was rushing in.

Vince Carter made an emergency stop, and under Zhao Dong's steal, he was forced to pass the ball back to Garnett who followed behind.

Garnett received the ball, strode from Carter's side to the basket, flew up, grabbed the ball with his right hand, and faced the basket with a dunk.

Zhao Dong quickly turned around and jumped at the same time as Garnett. He stretched his left arm as far as possible, crossed Garnett's body, and sealed it to his right hand.

It's a pity that Garnett is jumping. With his jumping, wingspan and height, no matter how much Zhao Dong can jump, he is still a little short.

However, Zhao Dong is not alone in the Chinese team, there is Da Zhi behind him.

Dazhi returned to the basket from the low position on the right wing, jumped up behind Zhao Dong, and with a snap, knocked the ball that Garnett was about to smash into the basket into the air.

"Snapped!"

Dayao, who returned to defense, caught the ball behind Garnett, ending the US team's attack.

"Big enough to prevent well!"

In the commentary seat of CCTV, Sun Zhenping spoke excitedly.

The Chinese team took the opportunity to play a fast break. Zhao Dong started to take the ball from the basket and quickly went down. At the top of the arc, he was intercepted by Ray Allen.

But Vince Carter took the opportunity to rush forward and set up a second line of defense.

Zhao Dong swayed his shoulders left and right, but the hand in control of the ball pushed forward, and a crotch ball came. When Carter turned around in a hurry, he had already passed Vince Carter one step ahead, and received the pass from himself. Killed over the center line and towards the top of the arc.

At this time, in front of him was a vast no man's land.

"Vince Carter's defense is mediocre, so he can't defend against flying dragons," Hubie Brown said.

"boom!"

With a gliding dunk, Zhao Dong even completed a crotch change in the air and dunked the ball in with his left hand.

The gorgeous performance made the whole stadium cheer.

Looking back, Ray Allen ran off the ball, received a wonderful pass from Kidd, and made a mid-range shot.

And Zhao Dong launched a fast break again, and Dayao was in charge of the fast break.

With Dayao's height, his pass can't be blocked at all, and neither can Garnett.

Like a galloping horse, Zhao Dong rushed into the frontcourt and received a long pass from Dayao.

After being hit with two fast breaks in a row, Kidd and Vince Carter returned to defense very quickly this time. Kidd slowed Zhao Dong down close to him. Carter took the opportunity to overtake and stopped at the top of the arc.

Zhao Dong controlled the ball with his left hand, stretched his right hand to the side, and pressed Kidd's stomach, pushing the latter down, and he rushed towards Carter.

bang bang...

Between the rapid shaking and dribbling, there was a series of small changes in direction. When Zhao Dong quickly approached Carter, he actually made a breakthrough action that only a small guard can have.

This continuous change of direction and breakthrough action immediately made Carter unable to stand still, so he could only keep retreating, and was forced into the penalty area by Zhao Dong.

And when he moves, the defensive position is of course gone.

Zhao Dong took a big stride, and rushed over from Carter's left side, flying over with a dunk. Carter who was thrown could only look at the basket and sigh, wryly smiling.

"It's impossible to defend. Flying Dragon has shown mercy to Carter. He didn't even touch Carter. He relied on technical breakthroughs and didn't use his impact at all. Otherwise, Carter, who lost his defensive position, would definitely be knocked down." Huo Bi Brown shook his head and sighed.

"Vince, if you stand in front of me again, you will be in bad luck. Do you want me to fly over your head?" After succeeding, Zhao Dong warned Carter.

Carter gave a helpless wry smile and said, "Boss, you might as well just knock me down, I'll apply to end."

Zhao Dong laughed, patted Vince Carter on the shoulder, and encouraged him: "Fight well, shoot a few more shots outside, don't rush in looking for death."

Looking back, Vince Carter, who was encouraged, asked for the ball frequently, missed three consecutive shots, and was replaced.

Before leaving the field, he looked back at Zhao Dong, feeling that he had been cheated and shouldn't have listened to the boss's volleyball.

Alan Houston came off the bench, and as soon as he came up, Zhao Dong shouted: "Alan, shoot a few more shots outside, don't rush in and seek death."

"Okay, boss." Houston said quickly.

"Houston, you call him the boss, where are you? He told you not to rush, so you won't rush?"

Just now Vince Carter wasted a lot of shots and wasted a few ball possessions. Mourning had already had an opinion. He couldn't get the ball in the low post. Now seeing Alan Houston's attitude towards Zhao Dong, he suddenly became furious.

Alan Houston is not afraid of Mourning. It's not that he didn't fight with the Heat when he was in the Knicks. He immediately said angrily: "What's the matter with you? Are you qualified to teach me?"

"Don't worry, Alan, he's going to fight, we'll fight him together as before." Zhao Dong stood beside Houston, putting his arm on the latter's shoulder.

"OK, boss." Alan Houston responded immediately.

Mourning was embarrassed, and stared at Alan Houston, thinking that you, a traitor, shoulder to shoulder with your opponent, we are one country.

In the ABC commentary booth, Hubie Brown watched for a long time, and then said helplessly: "It seems that Alan Houston and Mourning have conflicts, and Feilong is helping Houston."

Cook smiled bitterly: "Please, don't fight, we can't beat a pair of iron fists from the flying dragon."

Hubie Brown shook his head and said: "Mourning knows it well. Although he is iron-blooded, he is not stupid. None of our players can play."

"Where's Jagged Garnett?" Cook asked.

Hubie Brown said with a weird expression: "Will you retreat and fight? In the rookie season of Feilong, Garnett was afraid to play and ran away."

"Pfft!"

Cook laughed.

Tomjanovich spread his hands helplessly on the sidelines. This year's mess made him very annoyed.

Next, the Chinese team changed their offensive tactics.

It is so big that it no longer pulls to the bottom corner, but pulls to the high position to do a pick-and-roll for Zhao Dong. The latter uses the wall to break in, and the former stays in the high position.

And there is Dayao in the low position. After Zhao Dong rushes in, he will fight by himself, or pass to Dayao, or pass back to Dazhi.

As big as receiving the pass back, you can also play it yourself, or distribute it to Hu Weidong and Li Nan on the left and right wings, or to Dayao at the basket.

The tactics of the Chinese team have changed, coupled with Zhao Dong's strong ability to attract double-teams, with Zhao Dong and Dayao's offense as the main focus, and more blossoms, blowing up the US team.

Although the U.S. team's inside defense is strong, they can't defend against Zhao Dong and Yao's low-post offense. The outside defense also can't defend against Zhao Dong's breakthrough or his and Dazhi's pick-and-roll. The defense line is blown.

On the defensive end, Zhao Dong frequently made powerful help defenses in the middle, and it was difficult for the American team to break in from the outside line. Once they broke in, they would usher in a three-in-one between Yao Dazhi and Zhao Dong.

This trio is stronger than the U.S. team, because they are all big. Once they enter, they have no vision and cannot pass the ball out.

After several consecutive failures, except for the low-post offense on the inside, the US team could only shoot from the outside and lost the breakthrough offense.

As for the low-post offense, Zhao Dong can still make effective help defenses. His position is most suitable for defending the basket, which prevents Garnett and Mourning from attacking the basket and playing the most efficient basket offense. .

After the first quarter, 27:14, the Chinese team led by 13 points.

This section is also a microcosm of the whole game. The Chinese team is playing against the US team on both offensive and defensive ends.

The only bright spot of the US team is the breakthrough attack from the perimeter of the two wings. The mid-range shot after the breakthrough is the most offensive method in this final.

The guards and small forwards of the Chinese team can't defend, but how can the efficiency of this kind of mid-range shot after a breakthrough from the wing compare to that of Zhao Dong and Dayao?

In the halftime, Zhao Dong scored 23 points and sent 9 assists.

The Chinese team also led the US team by 53 points with a score of 38:15.

In the second half, Zhao Dong went all out to attack and blasted the American team with powerful firepower. The weak perimeter defense of the American team was blown to pieces.

After the third quarter, the outcome lost suspense, 78:58, the Chinese team led by 20 points.

In the fourth quarter, the Chinese team did not relax. Zhao Dong continued to attack, using continuous strong dunks, which demoralized the US team, and beat Mourning to six offenses in half a quarter.

At the end, with 114:84 points, the Chinese team beat the US team by 30 points in the final and won the Sydney Olympic Men's Basketball Championship.

Zhao Dong realized his wish. In the Olympic Games, the five-star red flag was raised and the March of the Volunteers was played.

On October 10, the Chinese men's basketball team returned to Beijing.

When Zhao Dong returned home, he turned into a baby daddy and circled around his four sons every day.

Lindsay returned to her busy schedule.

Now the entry into the WTO has reached the final stage, and it is expected to be completed before the end of the year, and the dozens of large group companies managed by Tianlong Investment Bank also have a lot of affairs, and she is ten times busier than Zhao Dong.

On the 6th, the general manager of the Trail Blazers called and told Zhao Dong that the team had signed Eddie Jones from the free market and traded the beast power forward Sean Kemp from the Cavaliers.

Eddie Jones was traded from the Lakers to the Charlotte Hornets, the contract expired, and he received invitations from several teams, including the Trail Blazers and the Heat.

The Blazers promised the position of the main shooting guard, and he finally chose the Blazers.

Eddie Jones is 29 years old this year. He played 20+4.8+4.2 last season. He is still an All-Star. The Blazers signed him at no cost, which is very cost-effective.

But when Zhao Dong heard Sean Kemp's name, his heart skipped a beat.

The Rainman got a 7-year $1.07 million super contract in the Cavaliers, but like many players, he was ruined by the long lockout during the 99 lockout, and he became obsessed with Cocaine. Started to accelerate the fall.

In the past, the Knicks also wanted to trade Kemp, but was stopped by Zhao Dong. Unexpectedly, the wealthy Blazers became the Cavaliers' successor.

"How much contract does he have?" he asked casually.

"Five years, $5 million." Said Wester over there.

Zhao Dong could only chuckle. According to his memory, Sean Kemp was completely useless this season. In the end, he stayed in the Trail Blazers for two seasons and was sent to the Magic.

But Kemp’s salary is still paid by the Blazers, but after playing for one year in the Magic, the Magic refused to renew his contract, so he had no choice but to return to the Blazers, and was eventually bought out by the Blazers with a ten-year extension to pay the remaining contract. Contract, retired directly.

Of course, the Trail Blazers' management traded Kemp in because of Rainman's decent performance last season, but they didn't know that it was the last flashback of Rainman.

On October 10, Zhao Dong's four sons were two months old. They gained weight very quickly. They were already the same size as a normal baby. They had excellent physical fitness and high energy. They cried like four small trumpets. You can hear it in Bold Alley.

At this time, the new season is about to start. Zhao Dong bid farewell to his family and boarded the plane to the United States.

Like last year, Lindsay has to stay in China for the time being. Only after she completes her accession to the WTO will she have time to take her sons to the United States.

Landing in Los Angeles, Ringo Wells picked up the plane, stayed at the hotel for a night of jet lag, and flew to Portland the next day.

Portland is located in Oregon, just above California, very close.

Lindsay has asked his subordinates to buy a villa in Portland, which has been renovated and Zhao Dong can move in directly.

At noon on the 23rd, Zhao Dong arrived in Portland. The team's management and coaching staff, as well as the owner Paul Allen, a large group of people went to the airport to pick him up.

"Flying Dragon, welcome to Portland." Paul Allen warmly hugged him.

"Mr. Allen, are you ready?" Zhao Dong smiled.

"What?" Paul Allen was taken aback.

"Championship." Zhao Dong laughed.

"Oh……"

Paul Allen exclaimed, and shouted excitedly: "Yes, yes, I have been prepared for a long time. From the day I bought the Trail Blazers, I have been looking forward to the day when I win the championship..."

The Western Conference has three divisions, the Pacific Division, the Northwest Division, and the Southwest Division. The Trail Blazers belong to the Northwest Division, and the Nuggets, Timberwolves, Jazz, and Supersonics are in the same division.

"Flying Dragon, we have no chance to cooperate with the Pacers. I hope we can cooperate happily in the Trail Blazers." Larry Bird walked up and extended his hand to Zhao Dong.

"Larry, happy cooperation." Zhao Dong smiled.

It turns out that the head coach of the Blazers is Mike Dunleavy. He is 46 years old this year and has a winning percentage of less than [-]% in the regular season. He has coached the Blazers for three seasons and led the team to the Western Conference Finals last season.

But the management fell in love with Larry Bird, who had just left the Pacers, and Larry Bird had long wanted to coach Zhao Dong, and the two hit it off.

At the airport, Zhao Dong held a temporary press conference at the request of the media.

"Feilong, the goal of the new season is the championship, isn't that true?" The New York Times reporter asked with a smile.

"Of course, that's right." Zhao Dong laughed.

"So do you think the Lakers and Nets, with the current strength of the Blazers, have a chance to beat them?" the reporter asked.

Zhao Dong shook his head and said, "Your question is wrong. You should ask it this way. With the strength of the Blazers, do the Lakers and the Nets have a chance to win?"

"Ha ha……"

Paul Allen led the laugh and clapped his hands.

The reporter didn't give up, and asked again: "The Lakers have two super centers, O'Neal and David Robinson, and the Nets have Yao Min and Duncan. What do the Blazers have?"

This question really got to the point. No matter how strong Zhao Dong is, the Blazers' inside line is a few levels behind the Nets and Lakers. The two teams are a combination of super + super, while the Blazers' inside line is not good.

Everyone looked at Zhao Dong to see how he would answer.

(End of this chapter)