Strong Offense and Defense

"Ah? Am I with Alan? Okay!" Carlo's serious expression instantly turned into a husky, and he put his shoulders on Nie Chuan, "Alan, I promise to treat you better than Reese!"

Nie Chuan looked in Reese's direction. Reese's expression was indifferent, as if he had no objection to Coach Gordon's decision to assign Nie Chuan to other people for training.

"Then let's start now. Allen, the time to hold the ball is 30 seconds. During these 30 seconds, you must be able to break through Carlo to score. I only give you one chance, and I hope you can break through Carlo's defense."

"What? Only one chance?"

"Allen, every ball we play against every opponent we meet on the court, there is only one chance, there will be no second chance. You should adapt to this, and missed opportunities will not come back."

Nie Chuan nodded, but he was very nervous.

Carlo's basic skills and explosive power are completely above Peter, and his sensitivity is better than that of Montenegro.Can he really break through such an opponent?

From the moment Nie Chuan started dribbling, Coach Gordon's timing began.

Nie Chuan quickly dribbled the ball and confronted Carlo head-on. Carlo was very surprised by the instant acceleration, followed by two fake movements of shaking his shoulders to the right. The speed of Carlo's reaction was within Nie Chuan's expectations. Before Carlo intercepted the ball, he dribbled the ball behind his back, turned sideways to Carlo and accelerated again, and swung from Carlo's right side with the determination to pass.

All this happened within two seconds, and Nie Chuan's nerves tensed up. He knew that not only Coach Gordon was watching him, but Reese was also watching him.During these times, Reese spent a lot of energy on him.Maybe Reese didn't care that the coach assigned him to someone else, but Nie Chuan hoped to get at least Reese's approval!

He must seize the opportunity... No, he must create an opportunity and get rid of Carlo!

Carlo shifted quickly, but Nie Chuan stepped back unexpectedly. Carlo's pupils dilated for a while. He never expected that Nie Chuan's body could retreat at such an angle. This is not the control ability of ordinary people.

Carlo quickly adjusted his center of gravity and turned sideways to intercept, but Nie Chuan changed direction on the same side twice, like an Argentine dance step that made people unable to keep up. He threw Carlo away from the other side and quickly dribbled for a layup.

Carlo chased after him without hesitation, and jumped up.

Coach Gordon looked at this scene with the corners of his lips drawn up. He knew that the real focus was at this moment.

Nie Chuan's jump height exceeded Carlo's imagination, but Carlo's height advantage still allowed him to give Nie Chuan a big hit.

Even Coach Gordon thought there would be no chance of shooting this ball, but he never expected that Nie Chuan would quickly switch the ball from his right hand to his left in the air and throw it with one hand.

When Carlo landed, he couldn't help but looked up, ready to grab the rebound, but the ball fell into the basket steadily.

Nie Chuan looked at the ball stupidly. At the moment he faced Carlo Hot Pot, he really didn't think about anything. He only knew that facing Carlo he could only put all his eggs in one basket. It feels like, but... unexpectedly entered?

"My God..." Carlo was still replaying the moment when Nie Chuan changed hands in the air in his mind, "Reese, did you give Nie Chuan something special?"

Reese was still leaning against the lamppost by the basketball court with his arms folded, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Chocolate."

Nie Chuan finally realized that the goal was really scored. He opened his arms and rushed towards Reese in ecstasy, and jumped up: "Did you see it! Did you see it! I scored from Carlo!"

He almost hit Reese's chest, but Reese did not avoid it, but held Nie Chuan firmly.

"Well, I see."

Nie Chuan saw a slight smile in Reese's eyes.

And then... he found himself almost being held by Reese...

He quickly took a step back, patted the back of his head with a smirk.

Coach Gordon clapped his hands and stood up. He lowered his eyes slightly, with a meaningful smile on his lips: "I didn't expect him to improve so much in such a short period of time. It seems that Reece, you have put a lot of thought into Alan's work." But Alan, do you think the goal just now was due to your ability or a coincidence? If the same situation happened again, would you still be able to do it?"

Coach Gordon's words instantly cooled Nie Chuan, who was originally happy.Seeing Coach Gordon's gray-blue eyes, Nie Chuan immediately felt ashamed.

"I'm...not sure I can do it."

Coach Gordon patted Nie Chuan on the shoulder: "But your jumping ability and reaction ability have improved a lot compared to the previous practice games. Instant explosive power has also improved, which is what I have always wanted to see. I have been worried that if you You can’t be a good point guard if your stamina and your ability to accelerate off the dribble can’t last the entire game. But seeing your improvement today gives me peace of mind.”

"Thank you."

Nie Chuan knew that even if he was lucky enough to score from Carlo this time, the gap in strength between him and Carlo was still far away.

"I will adjust your training plan for the next stage. Oh, yes, Carlo, I heard that you have another practice match with CBU?"

"Ah, it just so happens that the cbu basketball team has my classmates from middle school. And it's after the midterm exam. Coach, you don't have to worry that it will affect our study."

"That's good." Coach Gordon adjusted the cuffs of his suit. "That's all for today's instruction. Alan, you can practice with Carlo. Reece, I want to talk to you."

"Yes, Coach."

Nie Chuan looked at the backs of Reese and Coach Gordon leaving, feeling a little uneasy.

Carlo waved his hand in front of Nie Chuan and laughed: "Don't worry, you performed very well just now. I have already deeply felt your determination not to be my training partner."

"No!"

"No?" Carlo blinked, "Then watch me pass you!"

Coach Gordon stood by the wire fence of the field and lit a cigarette for himself.

And Reese's hands were in his pockets. After the two were silent for more than ten seconds, Reese finally said, "Why did you tell him that the goal he scored was just a coincidence."

"Are you talking about switching hands in the air for a one-handed shot?"

"That's no coincidence."

"I know, because Nie Chuan's jump has a characteristic, that is, the time spent in the air is longer than that of ordinary people, and his sense of balance is also very strong, which contributed to the mid-air change he just made. There is another more important reason, Like a baby who is learning to speak, he absorbs the skills and abilities of the people around him at an extremely fast speed. During this time, the person closest to him is you. If you don’t have enough waist strength and muscle power, he will imitate you next time Any aerial movements you make are likely to injure your own body."

"I see. Then ask the coach to formulate a suitable training plan."

"Also, he has a good feel for the ball. To be able to get one-handed to the basket in such a tense situation, as you said, it's not entirely luck. So we want to let him retain that ability."

Reese frowned slightly: "You don't seem to be willing to let Nie Chuan only be a point guard."

"With the talent he is showing now, why should he only be a point guard? Ewing's outside ability is outstanding, there is no doubt about it. It is still very difficult for Nie Chuan to reach Ewing's scoring level within two years. But The league point guards that actually make it to the quarterfinals, they can swing from shooting guard to small forward, adapting to new responsibilities as the situation demands."

"You want Nie Chuan to be a swingman?"

"You think it's impossible?" Coach Gordon asked with a smile.

"We need to further improve his speed and explosiveness. And he is not tall enough."

"I agree with the former condition... the latter, we can only hope that he will grow taller."

"But start with a good point guard."

"Of course." Coach Gordon patted Reese's shoulder, "Imagine if you and Nie Chuan joined forces to launch an attack, and the double blades slammed into the opponent's basket. Don't you feel very excited?"

"Wait until he's a good point guard."

Coach Gordon left gracefully after chatting with Rees.

But in the subsequent practice, Carlo covered Nie Chuan's three hot pots very sharply, and the last one hit Nie Chuan's face. Nie Chuan covered his nose, and nosebleeds flowed from his fingers.

"Oh! Alan, are you okay?" Carlo quickly found a napkin to cover Nie Chuan.

Nie Chuan raised his head, tears welling up in his eyes from the pain.

"I don't owe you millions, why are you working so hard!"

"Because you have become so powerful, I practiced with you very seriously!" Carlo added desperately, "If you grow taller, the ball won't cover your face! "

"I have grown taller!"

At this time, Reese came to them, and said coolly with his pocket in his pocket, "Nie Chuan, where are your tampons?"

"...I didn't bring it."

What is "your tampon"?

I don't have a special date every month, so I don't need tampons!

The tampons that Reese asked Nie Chuan to buy had already been hidden in the shoe box under the bed. If Zhou Bin found out, he would laugh at him to death!

"Carol, let's go to McDonald's and get him some ice cubes."

"Oh oh!"

Nie Chuan raised his face and was helped by Carlo to the nearby McDonald's.Reese went to ask for a whole glass of ice, wrapped it in a plastic bag and put it on Nie Chuan's nose.

"Alan, your nose is red, so cute, like a little elk." Carlo said with a smile.

Nie Chuan kicked the guy hard under the table, and without thinking about who the instigator was, he even laughed at him for being like an elk.

"Don't be angry, I'll treat you to fried chicken nuggets!"

"I want ice cream!"

"Then do you want to add a children's meal?"

"What do you want a children's meal? You can't get enough!"

"I thought you'd like the toys in it!"

"Eat it yourself! Eat you to death!"

Nie Chuan was about to kick Carlo again, and Carlo quickly got up to order.

When Rees was the only one left to sit with him at the dining table, Nie Chuan realized that Rees had been silently holding a plastic bag to apply to his nose.

"……thanks."

Nie Chuan tilted his head back. From this angle, he could clearly see Reese's calm expression.

"You really don't want someone else to be your training partner that much?"

The moment Reese opened his mouth, Nie Chuan's heart seemed to be hooked.

"...Because...because you are serious...and powerful."

"Actually, I didn't expect you to score from Carlo. His level is not below Raven's."

"really?"

"So that shot was brilliant."

Nie Chuan opened his eyes wide and looked at the other party. Is Reese praising himself?

"But that's a coincidence..."

"Xiao Chuan, nothing is an absolute coincidence."

Reese's voice was drawn out very long, and Nie Chuan stared at his open and closed lips, feeling as if time had also slowed down because of Reese's voice.

"Ah."

"You know what I was trying to do when you rushed at me?" Reese leaned in.

Nie Chuan had the illusion that the other party was going to touch him.

"what?"

"I want to kiss you."

Nie Chuan was dumbfounded.

What?What did Reese say?

Nie Chuan could almost feel Reese's breath seeping into his lips.

At that moment, he dodged to the side in fright, the ice pack in Reese's hand fell with a crash, and Nie Chuan stared at him with rounded eyes.

"You... what did you say?"

The corners of Reese's lips sank slowly, his eyebrows raised, and he only said two words: "It's so stupid."

Nie Chuan came to his senses in an instant: "You're playing tricks on me? How could you play tricks on me with this?"

"Why can't I play you with this?" Reese threw the ice pack on the table.

"What if I take it seriously?"

Who knew that Reese leaned against Nie Chuan again while propping up the table, and turned his face sideways. The angle made Nie Chuan's heart almost burst.

"If you mean it, I'll kiss you."

"Hey! You are addicted to playing tricks on me!"

Reese gently scratched Nie Chuan's red nose with his finger: "Yeah, I'm addicted to playing tricks on you."

Nie Chuan was dumbfounded. Is this really Reese?

Is this really the cold and cruel Reese?

"Hey, what are you talking about?"

Carlo sat across from Nie Chuan with the dinner plate.

"No, it's nothing! I'm hungry! Let's eat! Let's eat!"

Nie Chuan grabbed a hamburger and bit down.

"Hey, that double beef burger is mine..."

That night, Nie Chuan drew a line on the door of his room, took out a tape measure to measure it, and then quickly took out his mobile phone to call Zhou Bin.

"Dabin! I've really grown taller! I've grown taller!"

"Oh, how much taller have you grown?"

"One centimeter!"

"...That's really congratulations."

"Go shopping for pants with me tomorrow! I've grown taller, so I need to change into pants!"

"...Does one centimeter need to change pants?"

"But I have a hunch that I will be 180 centimeters by this time next month! Are you...are you going shopping with your girlfriend?"

"I originally agreed to go shopping together, but if I don't buy pants with you, you will definitely say that I am ungrateful for sex. Let's call the wool again? Let's have a meal together?"

"Okay, that's it!"

The next morning, Nie Chuan, Zhou Bin and Mao Xian went to Chinatown to have a hot pot meal. Nie Chuan was very happy because he had grown taller, and paid Zhou Bin and Mao Xian a good meal out of his own pocket.

Mark and his friends were playing basketball when they passed the community basketball court.Mark didn't know how he saw Nie Chuan, and suddenly threw the basketball in Nie Chuan's direction.

"Hey! I heard that you were selected for DK's basketball team, and you also hang out with Reese Reddington? How about you, let's play a game together?"

Mark was still wearing a hair scarf, with a fierce expression on his face.His companions also surrounded him.

Zhou Bin tugged at Nie Chuan, and said in a low voice, "Let's not mess with them."

Nie Chuan waved at the other party with a smile and said, "We still have an appointment, let's fight next time."

After Nie Chuan and the others walked a few steps, Mark stopped in front of them, blocking Nie Chuan's way with one hand.

"What's the matter? After joining DK's basketball team, you'll be stumped? I didn't say I want your friends to join, I mean I want to be with you."

The friend behind Mark smiled maliciously.

"Why do you want it all of a sudden?"

"Because of Reece Reddington last time, we didn't make it to the end. And I am still a joke among my friends. Because Reece Reddington said, no matter how many times you kid can pass me."

Mark's fist hit Nie Chuan's shoulder. Although it didn't hurt much, it was so hard that Nie Chuan staggered back a small step.

It seems that it is very difficult to leave here today without a comparison with Mark.

"Okay, how many points will determine the outcome?" Nie Chuan asked.

Zhou Bin tugged at Nie Chuan's sleeve: "A Chuan, what if he..."

Nie Chuan knew what Zhou Bin meant, what if he beat Mark and this guy beat him up.

"Three goals. Whoever scores three goals first wins."

"Yes, but there must be no illegal actions." Nie Chuan said seriously.

The companions behind Mark laughed, as if Nie Chuan had said something innocent.Mark originally wanted to use basketball to teach Nie Chuan a lesson, how could he completely obey the rules?

But Mark nodded and said, "Of course you can't break the rules."

"Also, it doesn't matter who wins or who loses, it's up to the point. Don't come to trouble me and my friends."

"Boy, I am also a person with self-respect."

After Mark finished speaking, he turned around coldly and walked back to the court.

Nie Chuan took off his coat and put it on the side of the basketball court.

He moved his wrist and ankle and came to Mark.

Mark threw the ball to Nie Chuan: "Try and see if you can pass me!"

Mark's expression was very serious, and Nie Chuan would respond seriously to serious people.

Both Zhou Bin and Mao Xian became nervous.

Maoxian whispered: "A Chuan, can he do it? This time Mark seems to be serious!"

"A Chuan shouldn't lose, right?" Zhou Bin said.

"I won't lose? Didn't you see Mark's height and build? Ah Chuan is not at the same level as him at all!"

"...Achuan has been working hard and playing basketball these days. I believe Mark must not be his opponent."

Nie Chuan dribbled the ball, looked at Mark, and moved slowly, as if looking for an opportunity.

Others may not know it, but Mark has learned that the closer Nie Chuan gets to his opponent, the more unpredictable his direction of action will be.

Nie Chuan rushed up suddenly, very fast, the wind while running blew up his hair and the hem of his clothes.

Mao Xian, who was watching the battle, couldn't help but widen his eyes. He never knew that Nie Chuan could run so fast suddenly.

Just when everyone thought that Nie Chuan would pass Mark by such a sudden speed-up, he stopped in front of Mark. Mark was already planning to back up to block Nie Chuan's breakout, but Nie Chuan's pause was completely beyond he expected.

Mark quickly realized that when he was about to get close to the defense, Nie Chuan completed two changes of direction in less than half a second. A probing step confuses Mark, and he passed through his defense gracefully and rushed to the basket .

"Mark! Stop him!"

Mark's companions shouted loudly.

Mark ran away, and Nie Chuan looked at the shadow on the ground to judge the direction of Mark's running. He dribbled the ball behind his back to avoid the opponent's hand, and took off from the spot to shoot.The ball felt very stable, and Nie Chuan knew he would definitely score.

Sure enough, the ball fell steadily.

Mark exhaled and looked at Nie Chuan in disbelief.Only he knew that compared to the last time, Nie Chuan's speed was much faster, and it was not at the same level as the last time he fought.

But Mark's partners were stunned.

"The passing was so fast just now..."

"How is he doing?"

"He stopped suddenly just now and tricked Mark with a fake move!"

"Dribbling so fast, how did he stop suddenly?"

"No...I don't know..."

The ball returned to Mark's hand. He looked at Nie Chuan and thought about how to score from Nie Chuan's defense.

No matter how fast Nie Chuan's dribbling speed is and how hard it is to react to fake moves, it doesn't mean that his defense can be equally superb. Once he breaks through to the basket, with Mark's height, Nie Chuan is absolutely helpless!

Thinking of this, Mark made up his mind to quickly dribble towards Nie Chuan, but he didn't expect that Nie Chuan would stick in front of him all the time. When he came to the basket, he jumped up and tried to dunk the ball hard into the basket.

Mark's companions erupted. In their hearts, Mark must score this goal.

But Nie Chuan jumped up. He jumped up quickly, trying to push the basketball away from Mark's hand with his fingertips.