Basketball's best forward and guard

Chapter 5 5. [Battle of Destiny]

Jiang Hao left the training hall with a very excited mood, because after a morning of pondering in the training hall, he finally understood what happened to him.

Talent improvement!

That's right, it is the improvement of talent. What makes Jiang Hao feel unbelievable is that his talent improvement is not only related to shooting, but also to other aspects. In other words, as long as it is related to playing basketball, his talent is Got a boost.

Jiang Hao knew exactly what this change meant to him.

Therefore, he is also very clear that his future will officially change from this moment.

But at this moment, he still couldn't believe it.

In the locker room, Jiang Hao saw the 1000-dollar breakfast voucher that Murray left on the table, he smiled, maybe in the future, he will never lack such things again.

.........

At 11 pm local time in San Antonio on November 25th, the AT&T Center, home of the Spurs, as the arena that has witnessed the San Antonio Spurs winning the O'Brien Cup five times in the past 20 years, the attendance rate tonight is obviously a bit bleak.

Of course, this has a lot to do with the team's record this season. The 2017-2018 season is the second season of the Silver and Ashes after Tim Duncan retired. The top teams will encounter Waterloo in the new season.

Perhaps the absence of star star Kawhi Leonard is one of the factors, but it is generally believed that the most successful team since the new century is indeed time to tear down and rebuild. Their lineup is too old, Greg Popovich is undoubtedly the best head coach in the league at the moment, but his age may be the truest portrayal of the overall situation of this team.

"Our team has suffered a painful four-game losing streak in the past 10 days. Tonight's matchup with Memphis will be the team's penultimate game of the month. I hope Gregg Popovich can lead this team. To be honest, I've been with the Spurs for a long time, but I've never had a four-game losing streak."

As one of the former championship puzzles and team souls, "Red Mamba" Matt Bonner did not leave the basketball circle after retiring, but served as the team commentator of the Spurs TV commentary team. At this moment, he said very frustrated.

Of course, for tonight's game, he has some confidence. For a long time in the past, the Memphis Grizzlies can be regarded as a big nemesis of the Spurs, especially the "black eight" in 11, which made Memphis People have completely confirmed this title, but the so-called "one black eight, lifelong pursuit". In recent seasons, although the game against the Grizzlies was very difficult, the Spurs always had the last laugh.

What's more, the situation of this Grizzlies is even worse than that of the Spurs. Before that, they have suffered a seven-game losing streak, and their current record ranks first in the West.

"Let's take a look at tonight's roster first, huh? China Jiang? If I remember correctly, this should be the first time China Jiang has been selected for the roster."

Bonner was a little surprised. He knew that the Spurs had given a Chinese player a two-way contract, but to be honest, he didn't think the Chinese player would have a future with the Spurs.

Because he has checked the personal data of all the new Spurs players in the new season in detail. Of course, he has also read the data of Jiang Hao, but he feels that there is nothing particularly outstanding about the Chinese player’s data. Maybe Buford and the others are In order to fill the roster, he decided to offer him a two-way contract.

"Kawhi is still absent, and Tony and Manu are not on the roster tonight. Well, this may be the reason why China Jiang can be on the roster, but with Greg's coaching style, this Chinese player may be really good tonight. A chance to make his NBA debut."

Bonner shook his head, and his thoughts seemed to return to the scene where he made his debut in the NBA many years ago.

.........

Spurs: Dejounte Murray, Danny Green, Rudy Gay, Pau Gasol, LaMarcus Aldridge
Grizzlies: Mike Conley, Mario Chalmers, Troy Daniels, Brandon Wright, Marc Gasol.

The super-large electronic screen at the scene displayed the starting lineups of both teams for tonight's game.

The Spurs fans in the stands waved their hands and made poses. They expected the team to end the losing streak tonight.

On the Spurs bench, Jiang Hao, who was wearing a long-sleeved uniform, looked a little hesitant. This is the first time in his life that he came to an NBA game?

To be honest, he had been looking forward to this scene for a long time, but he never thought it would be like this.

Frankly speaking, Jiang Hao was a little surprised when the team's chief assistant coach Messina told him in the morning that he had entered the team's roster tonight.

Because my state was not very good during this period of time, and I played in a mess in the Development League and even lost my starting position. How could it be possible to fall into Popovich's eyes in this situation?

Although his heart has been full of confidence and hope since yesterday afternoon, only he knows about all the changes that have happened to him, and it is impossible for Popovich and the others to know.

"Jiang, get ready, in the absence of Tony and Manu, maybe you need to help the team win the game when necessary"

Messina's subsequent explanation made Jiang Hao suddenly realize that it was because Tony Parker and Ginobili could not play tonight.

He shook his head lightly, this is the bloody reality.

"However, since you have entered the big list and have the opportunity to play, then you must seize this opportunity."

Jiang Hao clenched his fists. Couldn't the match tonight be his own "Battle of Destiny"?

On the court, with the whistle of the referee, the game officially started.

At the beginning of the game, both sides entered the state very slowly, and both fell into the iron rhythm.

It wasn't until 3 minutes and 11 seconds that Pau Gasol hit the first sports shot of both teams tonight with a throw.

And this process is actually a very interesting picture, because Paul Gasol hit the shot while facing Marc Gasol's defense.

Brother against younger brother, this is definitely a rare and rare scene in the NBA.

"Haha, Marc Gasol is very conscious, maybe he knows that his brother needs this shot"

Bonner joked.

After Pau Gasol hit the shot, the Grizzlies also started to hit the shot here, and Mario Chalmers easily broke through the basket to complete the layup.

From the point of view of the Spurs, this ball is obviously not in place on the inside defense, but this cannot be blamed on anyone. Although LaMarcus Aldridge accepted the role of center, defense is not his strong point after all.

(End of this chapter)