basketball forever

Chapter 17 The Kid With "Qi"
"Grandma, how do you feel about the two teams in the NCAA semifinals? Who will be the lucky one to advance to the finals?"

TNT TV contacted the famous guest commentator Mafu Albert to analyze the two sets of matchups.

Evidently, Groom Albert had prepared sufficient materials.

Looking at the stack of manuscript paper in front of him, he began to analyze it.

"Duke vs. Michigan should be really good.

The strength of the No. 33 seed Duke in the Eastern District is believed to be obvious to all since this season.In the Eastern District, where there are so many strong teams such as USC, UCLA, and Kentucky, and the competition is so fierce, they have a very good record of 4-[-].Under the guidance of coach Mike Krzyzewski, under the leadership of players such as Shane Battier, Jay Williams, and Mike Dunleavy, they played very competitively.They have always been the biggest favorites to win the championship.

In comparison, the strength of Michigan, the No. 28 seed in the Southern District, is not bad at all.Their overall record is 4-[-].Since the knockout rounds, they have never met any opponents who are capable of fighting.Moreover, their Michigan was last year's champion.Their head coach Tom - Izzo is also the best head coach in the United States.Inside the team, star player Jason Richardson is also a big favorite in the draft.Under the guidance of Coach Izzo, all of their players are good at fighting tough battles.

However, in comparison, I am still optimistic about Duke University, which has stronger personal ability, because they have too many available people.With crowd tactics, they should be able to defeat team-biased Michigan. "

For another set of matches, Arizona vs. Stanford, Marv Albert thinks so:

"Arizona and Stanford are very close. The result of the game is hard to say.

The Arizona Wildcats have been strong in recent years.Since the Mike Bibby team won the championship in the 96-97 season as a dark horse, their team's momentum has been upgraded to a higher level.Although Michael Dixon, Mike Bibby and Miles Simon and other NBA potential seniors have left one after another, their lineup is still deep.Richard Jefferson, Luke Walton, Gilbert Arenas, Lauren Woods, Ruben Douglas, the University of Arizona has several NBA potential players, and their strength is very strong outside.

And the Stanford University Cardinals, they have a deep cultural and sports heritage.Regardless of any sport, they have the momentum not to lose to any opponent.Major players such as Jason Collins, Jeron Collins, Curtis Butchardt, and Casey Jacobson are all favored by NBA scouts.Jason, Geron, and Curtis have deep inside strength, and Jacobson has good flank and low post attack ability.

However, it is worth mentioning that in the last game, Casey's defensive problems exposed may become a fatal breakthrough.Will Arizona be targeted?Can Stanford itself solve it well?This will be a highlight of the game. "

Groom-Albert's analysis was many, many, but it just didn't predict the result.

The big sister of the host also spoke in a timely manner:

"Then, Mafu, who do you think has a better chance of winning this match?"

In the previous game, the groom made a prediction, but he was a little uncertain about this game.

"In general, Arizona is strong on the outside and Stanford is fierce on the inside. It is very difficult to say who will win this game. Their matchup is likely to be in a stalemate. The final victory of the game may require a surprise attack."

"Qi soldier?"

"Yes, Raiders! That's the X factor. In the Arizona team, freshman Gilbert Arenas and Stanford's Chinese teenager Wang, these two are my favorite players. Although they are only 19 years old, they are Relying on their own hard work, they have made a basketball journey. They all have a tenacious fighting spirit in the game and a big heart beyond ordinary people. Although they are not the team's primary scoring point, their presence in the team It makes a lot of sense.”

"Stable, you mean that one of the two of them will influence the final result of this match."

"Hmm. You can really understand my words that way."

"So, groom, you don't want to tell your prediction at the end?"

"If I have to predict, I will blindly guess Stanford University!"

"Okay, thank you Marv for your wonderful analysis and predictions on the two games. As for the outcome of the game, we will see you in Minneapolis the day after tomorrow, April 4!"

……

At the University of Arizona, some people sneered at an old man's analysis.

"The old man pointed me out. You have a good eye. However, it is too much to associate me with that Chinese boy!"

Arenas sat in front of the TV sulking.

Today's training was all about tactics for Richard Jefferson and Luke Wharton. Even his defeated opponent, Ruben Douglas, had such a tactical arrangement, but Arenas didn't have a single tactical drill. .

Is it that freshman who has no human rights?

I am not satisfied!
At this moment, Arenas' arm was touched.

It was Ajax over there.

"Why are you shooting me?"

At this time, a louder voice sounded:

"Gilbert!"

Coach Lute Olsen was waiting to glare at Arenas fiercely.

Anyone else would have bowed their heads in shame at this time, but Arenas didn't.

Arenas looked at the coach confidently, and even stood up, reminding the old man face to face:

"Coach, are you calling me to arrange tactics for me?"

When Lute Olsen heard this, he was originally full of anger, but it dissipated instantly at this moment.

It seems that this young man is still so angry.

Coach Lute just likes such a kid with "qi" who has personality and ideas.

As for why it was useless to arrange tactics for him, it was because Coach Lute felt that this guy was only a freshman and needed training.Of course, it's not true that there are no tactics at all.

With both Richard Jefferson and Luke Walton off the floor, Arenas had the ball and he could play as he wanted and as he pleased.

This is already the best compliment for a rookie with Coach Lute.

"There is no tactical arrangement, and the reward for running ten laps will not miss you."

Upon hearing this, Arenas turned and ran without thinking.

This is not the first time he has been fined.

What he wants, the coach can't always give.

Every time I ask the coach for advice, the coach will punish him after rejecting him.Sometimes he even doubles down on himself.

In his opinion, if the coach does not approve, that is the reason why he is not strong enough.

However, he beat Ruben Douglas' bald head 20-0 in that singles match. Even so, he still failed to take away Ruben Douglas's main position.

Although Arenas is the starter, he does not have an important tactical position.He's just a third-position offensive option.

For others, the third is already very high, but he is Arenas!
Not being the first is not good enough!
He can never be satisfied.

"Isn't it just ten laps? Old man, just watch!"

……

After training, Arenas was once again invited to the office by coach Lute Olsen to talk.

"Gilbert, remember? You were supposed to go to Duke, but you got knocked out by a guy named Carlos Boozer. They probably beat Michigan to the finals, This is your best chance for revenge. I know you are angry, and in the finals, I will let you kill as much as you want, how about it?"

Facing the coach's retelling of the past, Arenas rolled his eyes, but turned straight back.

"Coach, you're 67. Me? I'm 19."

"Well, what happened?"

"I'm 19, an adult. Why do you still look at me like a child? Do you think I'll be fooled by your little promise? You've been teasing me for a season, it's really fun ?"

"It's fun, of course it's fun. You are very resilient as a young man. If you are allowed to endure hardships, you will grow to a higher height than you are now. Your achievements will definitely be better than Damon Stoudemire, than Damon Stoudemire. Steve Kerr, taller than all your brothers."

After being praised like this, Arenas suddenly became beaming.

"Coach, although you are 67 years old, I don't think you are old and dim-sighted at all. Don't worry, I will let you witness my success before you meet God. I promise!"

"Hahahaha, okay, I'll wait."

Seeing Arenas running out of the office, Lute Olsen smiled kindly.

Oh, this brat.

……

(End of this chapter)