NBA: Sharks at the peak, guard the basket!

Chapter 346 Big Z and Duncan are confused, feeling their brains buzzing! !
December 2, US time.

There is only one day left before the start of the All-Star weekend, and the Los Angeles Lakers get a short vacation.

Of course.

As the Western Conference All-Star starters in the rookie game + individual event + main game, Kobe and Lin Hong needed to work overtime and both flew to Madison, New York.

The members of the Lakers headband gang headed by Da Ben, naturally wearing suits and leather shoes, wearing gold chains, flew to New York one after another.

As the leader of the headband gang, Lin Hong may win the MVP of the rookie game + the champion of the slam dunk contest + the MVP of the All-Star Game this year.

As a member of the Hair Band Gang, it is a great honor for such a big scene of historical level, how could Daben and the others be absent! !
After a night of indulgence, the time quietly came to February 2th.

New York, Madison Square Garden.

The first game day of the 1998 NBA All-Star Weekend officially arrived.

The Rookie Challenge under the new competition system can be regarded as attracting the attention of most fans.

Due to the bleak starlight of the 98 class, it is difficult to satisfy the fans' appetite for the duel between rookies of the same class in previous years.

This year, the brand-new competition system of the first first-year rookie VS second-year rookie once again filled the fans' expectations.

Leaving aside the luxurious lineup of the 96th session.

Just looking at the rookie camp of the 97 class: McGrady + Cousins ​​Carter + Billups + Tim Duncan, it is already full of talent and very interesting.

Then look at the luxurious rookie lineup of the 96th class.

Not much to say about the combination of Giant and Peter Pan.

Stephen Marbury and Allen Iverson were the ceiling of the [-] guards, and they were enemies for life.

This time, as teammates and partners in the backcourt, what kind of passionate sparks will they collide with?

This is indeed something to look forward to.

In addition, Marcus Camby may be the one with the least sense of presence among the 96 rookies.

But even so, Marcus Camby was once a super-potential insider who broke his wrist with Lin Hong, and even Duncan! !

This much-anticipated rookie challenge is called by many fans: the battle of talent.

"I can't wait to see the game!"

The sideline commentary seat.

Albert skillfully started the heat, driving the atmosphere: "I believe that the eyes of fans all over the world are watching today's unique Rookie Challenge!"

Like Albert said.

The competition hadn't started yet, and the ratings of the TV station just for the warm-up session had already broken the ratings record for last year's rookie competition.

"President, it seems that our reform has succeeded."

New York, NBA league high-level conference room.

The high-level executives who were staring at the ratings of the TV station breathed a sigh of relief, and their hearts that had been hanging all the time finally fell to the ground.

At first they were worried that such drastic reforms would lead to a sharp drop in ratings.

You know, the ratings of last season's rookie game set a record.

Facts have proved that Stern's eyes are as vicious as ever.

Fans just like to watch this kind of game full of topics.

McCabe Deng VS Lin Aimarkan.

The topic exploded immediately!
"We can make more similar changes in the future."

Having tasted the sweetness of the All-Star game reform system, Stern nodded in satisfaction.

The existence of Lin Hong's bug made many awards and competitions that were originally full of gimmicks lose suspense.

Drastic reforms like this year's rookie game are likely to gradually spread to all aspects.

It is both a challenge and an opportunity.

Fortunately, the restructuring of the rookie game has been successful, giving Stern more courage and confidence.

The camera returns to Madison Square Garden in New York.

The rookie interview session before the game.

As the son of New York and the core of the Knicks, Stephon Marbury has become the darling of the media.

“Stephen, you used to like to say a word often.”

"Kobe Bryant is luckier than you because he has one more teammate like Lin Hong.

"Now that the opportunity comes, you will have the same teammates as Kobe Bryant. Does this give you a different feeling?"

"Or, do you look forward to becoming teammates with Lin Hong?"

At the same time, the on-site director, who is not a big deal to watch the excitement, directly pointed the camera at Shaq O'Neal and Sean Kemp in the audience while the reporter asked questions!
As Marbury's teammate + Knicks Trident [-], the Rain Man and the Sharks also came to the sidelines to watch the game today.

The reporter asked such a tricky question, and the broadcast camera happened to be aimed at teammates Shark and Rainman. Everyone was looking forward to Marbury's answer.

"If it was before this season, I would look forward to being teammates with Lin."

Marbury was very witty, avoided answering, and resolutely bypassed the big pit, obviously well prepared:

"But this season, I've got Shaq and Shawn by my side."

"Shaq and Sean are excellent teammates comparable to Lin Hong."

"The reason why we lost the Christmas battle before was just that we didn't get along well enough."

"As long as we give us enough time, with Shaq and Sean's impact at the basket, coupled with my needlework, it is only a matter of time before we win."

Marbury's implication is easy to understand.

If he hadn't been teammates with Shark and Rainman, he really looked forward to being teammates with Lin Hong.

But with strong teammates like Shark and Rain Man, he will not wait for the day when Lin Hong becomes teammates.

Shark and Rainman are the strongest teammates!

Hearing Marbury's heartfelt words, O'Neill and Kemp in the audience looked at each other and smiled with satisfaction.

Although the two of us can't beat Lin Hong in the arena, we can't even beat Lin Hong in the boxing ring.

But at least according to teammate Marbury, we are better than Lin Hong!

Finally someone recognized that they were better than Lin Hong, didn't they? !

The pre-match interviews between the two sides ended quickly, and the two sides started on the court.

Marcus Camby is the nominal center and should arguably be given the jump ball.

It was Duncan who was in charge of the jump ball on the opposite side, but Camby gave Lin Hong the chance to jump the ball with great insight, and he obediently stepped aside to watch the show.

In ancient times, there was Kong Rong making pears, but now there is Canby making jumps!
Duncan and Lin Hong, the lifelong enemies, had their first jump ball matchup in the All-Star Game, which was frantically captured and frozen by countless cameras at the scene.

This may be the ever-changing jump ball matchup of the All-Star Game in the next 10 years in the NBA!

The representatives of the two jump balls stand in their positions, and the referee throws the ball high.

Midfield jump ball, known as "Flying Devil" Duncan, at this time his playing style is also quite brutal, which makes people excited. It can be said that he is also a power forward of the Fauvism! !

But at this time, he jumped symbolically. It wasn't that he didn't want to jump, but that his height was not dominant, and even his explosive jump was far behind Lin Hong.

But he can also see...

Against Lin Hong, who can kill the entire league on the jump ball, it is normal to lose the jump ball.

Therefore, Lin Hong easily transferred the ball to Marbury, and Marbury held the ball to initiate the first round of offense.

By the way, forgot to introduce.

In the second-year team, Iverson and Kobe were both shooting guards, and Marbury was the point guard.

This lineup of three guards is indeed very advanced.

"boom!!"

Just started basketball, Marbury habitually wanted to take a dribble, and then saw Iverson's playful eyes and Kobe's head shaking like a rattle.

Xiao Ma followed the eyes of the two and looked forward.

Good guy!
Lin Hong didn't know when, he had already thrown off the defenders and was striding towards the frontcourt!
Look at Kobe, then look at Iverson, and finally look at Lin Hong, this damn triangle relationship.

Looking at the basketball in my hand again, it feels like a hot potato.

Marbury realized something later, and made a decisive quarterback-style long pass, and threw the ball vigorously forward with one hand!

"Oh! Stephen Marbury changed his normal routine and chose the long pass to the frontcourt as soon as he held the basketball firmly!"

"Isn't that what Kobe Bryant used to do in Los Angeles?"

"Stephen Marbury also experienced the joy of Kobe Bryant's assists flying in Los Angeles!"

Albert and Kenny Smith on the sidelines were slobbering and eloquent.

During their explanation, Marbury's long pass directly penetrated the entire defense line of the first-year rookie lineup.

It was like a long pass from the quarterback on the football field, and it was sent directly to Lin Hong before the touchdown!
The Celestial Giant held the basketball firmly, soared into the air, and dunked into the basket with his iconic hands, helping the team come out on top! !

"Nice..."

at the same time.

Marbury, who sent out a long halftime pass and saw Lin Hong finish the game in such a domineering way, couldn't help crying out, and immediately suppressed it.

Say something.

Partnering with Lin Hong is indeed more enjoyable than partnering with Big Shark + Rain Man.

Marbury can be regarded as experiencing the feeling of Kobe Bryant lying down and winning today.

It's so cool to fly!

Whether it is outside defense or inside dominance, Lin Hong is the top existence in the league.

Marbury rushed to the inside and threw it to the basket, and an assist was easily obtained.

After all, Lin Hong is a true lob superman.

next round.

Marbury broke through to the basket again, facing the double-team, glanced at Lin Hong's position from the corner of his eye, and then just threw it out.

Lin Hong didn't hesitate either, just hooked the ball.

then…

Marbury added another assist.

The real humanoid brush assists the big brush.

Seeing the pony playing so happily, Kobe simply paddled directly.

Fortunately, Duncan stepped forward and scored two points to stop the bleeding for the first-year rookie.

Offensive and defensive transition, sophomore possession.

It was Billups who was marking Marbury, and he stuck to Marbury's body as if desperately, making Marbury very annoying.

Marbury made a breakthrough and changed direction to shake Billups away, rushed into the inside line, and made a sudden stop jump shot when Big Z had no time to make up the defense.

"Bang!"

Marbury hit the iron this time.

Big Z immediately predicted where the rebound would land and rushed up, while Duncan desperately stuck in Lin Hong's position.

This is what the current first-year rookie can do in the paint. One person can contain Lin Hong, and the other is responsible for rebounding.

Because the defender will be closer to the rebound, they are not afraid that Camby will compete for the rebound. The only thing to worry about is Lin Hong.

"Hurry up, I won't last long."

Duncan was expressionless, but he was screaming crazily in his heart.

Bite the bullet, open your arms, and stand firmly in front of Lin Hong like an old hen.

However...

Lin Hong's lower limbs exploded with all his strength, forcing him away...

It has to be said that Duncan's position is still very effective, at least temporarily delaying Lin Hong's take-off time.

However, there was not enough time and space left for Big Z, and after Lin Hong took off with a stride, he was able to serve first and took off the rebound first.

Big Z let out a muffled snort, and the overwhelming force made him take two small steps back.

He just adjusted his center of gravity and prepared to continue to defend, but Lin Hong didn't give him another chance.

Peak shark talent + fantastic footwork, the offensive speed and footwork under the basket can be imagined how smart it is.

Lin Hong used his left foot as a fulcrum, but turned right.

Moved his right foot laterally, trying to block Lin Hong's attacking line.

however.

This was just Lin Hong's fake move, shaking the big Z away.

next second.

Lin Hong pulled his right foot back, took a small step forward, and leaped straight up.

"boom!"

Easily complete a one-handed split button.

The whole set of movements is smooth and smooth, and it is as smooth as Dove chocolate.

Big Z, who was shaken away, looked at Lin Hong helplessly, his eyes seemed to ask, aren't you a reckless man who can only be crushed all the way?
How can he be so skillful in attacking the basket?
Can you give me a way out! !

Lin Hong shrugged with a smile, there is no way, it is so powerful.

How can you play this?

Big Z felt so aggrieved that he wanted to cry. Although he had prepared himself before the game to be abused, he had to defend with all his might, but now that he was in this situation, he found that he had nothing to do with this pervert!
Go around the front to defend and prevent Lin Hong from receiving the ball?
This difficulty is too high, he can't do it, because the strength of the big man in front of him is too terrifying.

Even if he was able to get around in front of Lin Hong, he was probably elbowed back by the opponent before he could catch his breath.

Early foul?

This is okay, but he is really afraid that his actions will be too big and cause some unnecessary conflicts.

Coupled with Lin Hong's terrifying strength, astonishing jumping height and bullet speed, it is estimated that the high probability of his early foul will be 2+1 for nothing, which is not worth the candle.

The only thing that can be counted on now is that the full-level rookie Duncan can break out, otherwise he will undoubtedly explode in this game.

Looking at Lin Hong with a smile on his face, he suddenly felt a trace of inexplicable unwillingness.

Why is it that Lin Hong, a rookie, is at his peak as soon as he comes on the stage, and he will blow up anyone he catches, but he, a center who has just entered the league, has to be tortured like this?

It's not fair!

It just doesn't make sense!

It is also a center forward, but why is there such a big gap between people?

In the first quarter, Lin Hong received special care from the opponent. Big Z and Duncan teamed up to attack Lin Hong frantically.

Unwilling, Big Z really did his best. Even though he knew that he was no match for Lin Hong in all aspects, he still bit the bullet and carried it to death.

But he only had anger and unwillingness, and he didn't make any unnecessary little moves. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he really didn't dare.

The Martial Saints of the Celestial Dynasty are not in vain. Rodman, Ostertag, Oakley, etc., who fell at his feet, are not well-known ruthless people in the league. If he pulls out one casually, he cannot bear it. of.

Lin Hong didn't know that Big Z's psychological activities would be so rich, and he didn't know that he had become a villain in the eyes of this buddy.

The full-level rookie Duncan is as stable as an old dog. He works hard on the defensive end and plays steadily on the offensive end. He is indeed the god of the first-year camp.

Big Z can't stop Lin at all, but adding Duncan is enough to watch, but if the two double-team him, there will inevitably be teammates in open positions.

Lin Hong directly switched to the point forward mode, took over Marbury's work, and passed the ball to the open teammates, which made Marbury dumbfounded while waiting for the assist.

until the end of the first quarter.

Although the first-year rookie strengthened the inside defense, that only slightly limited Lin Hong's data. He still scored 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 assists.

After desperately double-teaming, he can still play this kind of all-around stats?
If he doesn't focus on taking care of him, wouldn't Lin Hong go to heaven?
Duncan and Big Z wanted to cry, because this data is too comprehensive, ranking first in the second-year rookie team in points, rebounds, and blocks, and even had 2 assists.

On the other hand, Big Z and Duncan, when the first quarter was full, the former scored 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block, while the latter scored 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. The combined statistics of the two are not Lin Hong’s. opponent.

The inside line exploded without accident, and the three musketeers on the outside line also hit the iron, and the score was directly blown, which was very embarrassing.

Duncan's face that had been expressionless for thousands of years was also full of despair at this time.

He seemed to be back on the stage of the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 96.

He is also the flying devil of the Wake Forest Deacons.

Lin Hong is still the giant beast of the Celestial Dynasty who beat him up!
The two Kame brothers also looked at each other helplessly.

Just for Lin Hong's fiery state.

In tomorrow's slam dunk contest, I'm afraid they will kneel down!
"No, it seems that we can only take risks!!"

McGrady secretly made up his mind that the unconventional moves he conceived must be taken out for a fight.

If you want to defeat Lin Hong without making some unconventional moves, it is simply a dream.

最终，在马布里美滋滋的刷助攻之中，96届新秀最终以123:65的大比分疯狂屠杀97届新秀58分！
Hey, it's such a coincidence! !

Xiao Pao, who was watching the Rookie Challenge in front of the TV, looked at the disparity in points and curled his lips in disdain: Garbage! !

The rookie of the 97th class is really a dish!
Can actually lose to 58 points!
Xiaopao really felt that even if he played now, the team would not be able to lose 58 points to the opponent!
……

(End of this chapter)