bookbashuk Chapter 374 The First Fake Top Scholar in History!
Chapter 374 The First Fake Top Scholar in History!
"What nonsense are you spouting? Who would kick me aside?" Jordan looked at Lin Tian with an expression that said, "Come on, let's see what nonsense you can spout."
"So when you sold the shares again, you really didn't sign any repurchase agreement? Nor did you sign any agreement like a leave of absence without pay, keeping your previous position, or any agreement that would immediately resell the shares to you so you could continue being a small business owner whenever you wanted to buy them?"
"Ridiculous, ridiculous, Lin!" Jordan scoffed. "Do you want to hear what you're even saying? What do you think my relationship with Abby is? We're buddies! Real buddies! We don't need this kind of bullshit to keep us together!"
"Absolutely not. You have no idea how well we click, how compatible we are. Our philosophies on basketball are almost identical! We're a match made in heaven!"
"Wow, you're amazing." Lin Tian shrugged, indicating that everything Lin Tian said was true. "I hope your good buddy Abby thinks the same way. I'm just afraid that you'll treat him like a brother, but he'll treat you like a sucker!"
"Stop talking nonsense, Lin! Stop fucking talking nonsense." Jordan snorted and said, "I don't believe a word of what you're saying!"
"Yeah, yeah, if you don't believe me, I wish I were just making this up," Lin Tian continued. "Who doesn't want you to be alright?"
"But I have to say, would a true friend take such a big advantage of you? You know your status, identity, and popularity, and you also know what the name Michael Jordan means in the basketball world."
"I know you're not coming back for the money, but to get Washington basketball back on track."
"But what I want to say is that your return has brought Washington an average ticket price increase of 27%, a significant increase in their attention, a crazy increase in the price of GGs courtside for the Wizards, and their nationally televised games this season have also skyrocketed from 8 last year to 19."
"Let's do the math. How much profit did he gain from your comeback, and what did he give you in return? Verbal thanks? Verbal promises? Or did he practically want to become sworn brothers with you and sleep with you for life?"
"Shut up, Lin! I told you, you don't understand Abby, you don't understand our relationship! He promised me that in two years, once I've saved enough money, he'd sell the team to me for less than the market price!"
"I can also promise you that once you've saved enough money in two years, I'll sell you the White House."
"Stop talking nonsense, Lin! The White House isn't yours!"
"The Wizards, too. Okay, the Wizards are indeed his, but you actually believe a capitalist's promise? Seriously, the probability of him fulfilling his promise is definitely lower than the probability of me taking over the White House and selling it to you!"
"That's enough, Lin, that's enough." Jordan waved his hand impatiently and said, "I've already said what my relationship with Abby is like."
"Yes, yes, yes, a life-or-death bond, a friendship so deep he'd entrust his life to you, right? I understand your relationship, I understand it perfectly!" Lin Tian became even more impatient: "Anyway, I can't bear to see my best buddy get scammed."
"I worked hard for someone for two years for nothing, only to be kicked out and left with nothing, becoming the laughingstock of the entire league!"
"Shut up, Lin! You just can't stand to see me doing well, can't stand to see me have a team, can't stand to see me have new good buddies, right!" Jordan was genuinely angry and embarrassed at this moment. More importantly, he was starting to think that Lin Tian might actually be right!
The Wizards owner, Abby Pollin, gave him really little.
"Here's what you should do," Lin Tian said, patting Jordan on the shoulder. "Test him a bit. Tell him something like you don't want to play anymore, you're not in good form, you're in a bad mood, you're not feeling well, or any other reason, and that you want to terminate your contract early and retire early, and then buy back your shares."
"See what he says, and then you'll know whether I'm just making things up or you've been fooled!"
After Lin Tian finished speaking, he patted Jordan on the shoulder again, as if to say, "Brother, I've said all I need to say. You can decide what to do next."
Then Lin Tian stopped talking and turned to walk towards Schmitz, who had already finished speaking.
He was satisfied. Just those few words had given Jordan a huge boost of experience!
So comfortable, so comfortable! My old partner is so in sync! And so efficient!
The benefits of a few words are greater than those of a match against someone!
This is the power of the God of Basketball, hmm... the former God of Basketball!
Boss Qiao, you'd better not retire! When you were a boss, Lin Da Guanren never had this kind of success!
Lin Tian happily walked to Schmitz's side, then leaped high and landed directly on his old buddy. Miller, Ben, and other comrades who had fought alongside Schmitz all gathered around, wishing him a happy retirement and genuinely happy for him!
As for Jordan, he stood there for a few more minutes before shaking his head. Only after Schmitz's retirement ceremony officially ended did he turn around, find his own half of the court, and start shooting to warm up.
"By the way, Lin." Schmitz had calmed down by now, wiped away his tears of emotion, and pulled Lin Tian aside, saying, "Your little brother, Yao! I trained with him for a month this summer! I have to say, he's really talented! He's fantastic."
"I've never seen a big man with such a hot hand. The key is that he's incredibly motivated and likable! I think the Nets might actually achieve great things under Jason's leadership!"
"Would he and Jason get along? This guy is practically a second Doug, henpecked!" Lin Tian asked curiously. "Jason is the new king of the league's nightclubs."
"From the perspective of being afraid of one's wife, Jason is afraid too! Haven't you heard? In that case in Phoenix, it wasn't him beating his wife, it was his wife beating him!" Schmitz grinned, "Getting beaten by his wife! I could laugh about that for a year!"
"Perhaps this is why Jason so readily admitted to the domestic violence and accepted punishment! Being beaten by your wife is far more shameful than beating your wife!"
Lin Tian and Schmitz chatted for a few more minutes, and then Lin Tian went to the court to start warming up.
About 20 minutes later, all ten starting players from both sides returned to the field!
The Pacers' starting lineup consists of Lin Tian, Carter, Christie, Webber, and Ben Wallace—the same starting lineup they've had for the past few years!
The Wizards' starting lineup is:
Point guard Chris Whitney, a benchwarmer in the league.
The shooting guard was Richard Hamilton before he wore his mask.
The small forward league is the goat that produces the most wool in the league, Michael Jordan.
The power forward was a member of the Dream Team, and his peak came from Kristen Laettner before he entered the NBA!
As for the center, it's Kwame Brown, the number one draft pick that Jordan helped the team select this summer, despite all opposition!
How to describe this lineup? If you remove Jordan, it's really not worth mentioning!
Of course, even if you include Jordan, he's still not worth mentioning.
After all, this is a 38-year-old Jordan!
What does 38-year-old Jordan mean in the league?
The number one stimulant, the ultimate tonic, it gets you pumped up the moment you see it, everyone wants to try giving it a squeeze!
Well... to give you an example, it's like Madonna, at 27, suddenly announcing that she's going to go into the adult film industry!
Before, we were so far apart that no one had the chance, or even the opportunity, to get to know her. But now, who wouldn't want to give it a try?
Whether we can satisfy her or not is another matter, but let's give it a try, everyone wants to give it a try!
That's how Jordan is now. Whether he can beat them or not is another matter, but everyone wants to give it a try!
This is also the biggest reason why Lin Tian's bullshit alliance was able to be formed so quickly!
If it were a 35-year-old Jordan, no one would dare to mess with him. Even if everyone wanted to take him down, they would do it secretly and wouldn't dare let him know.
But now?
Heh heh, 38 years old, an old guy who hasn't played a professional game in two years, what can you do to me?
Get him!
It wasn't just the swingmen in the league who wanted to practice with Jordan; the big men and centers also wanted to block a few of Jordan's shots and experience it for themselves!
Who told you to dunk so many times when you were young?
Whose fault is it? Blame yourself for making too many enemies!
The match time has finally arrived!
As the referee blew his whistle, Kwame Brown and Ben Wallace jumped up at the same time to contest for the ball!
During the jump ball, Brown truly demonstrated why Jordan had chosen him, and why, despite being just a high school student, many considered him a top-five rookie even if he wasn't the number one draft pick.
Their physical gifts are truly amazing!
His speed almost completely outpaced Ben Wallace's, allowing him to easily grab the rebound and secure the first possession for the team.
The Pacers' defense retreated quickly, and Christie took the initiative, quickly positioning himself in front of Jordan.
Come on, let me, Christie, test your mettle, Jordan!
"Thump! Thump! Thump!" Jordan, who didn't even receive the ball in the high post, went straight to the low post, reached out to get the ball, and then shoved it behind him before suddenly stepping back, turning around, and shooting!
"Whoosh!"
A crisp crack, the same familiar taste, the same familiar recipe!
Apart from the fact that his jump height was not as high as before, his movements were still as smooth and beautiful as ever, a perfect picture!
After watching just this one play, Lin Tian knew that Jordan was indeed still as sharp as ever!
At the very least, he was still as sharp as ever in the first quarter!
Then, just as Lin Tian had expected, Jordan showed a strong offensive desire after the first quarter, constantly receiving the ball in the low post and backing down his opponent!
Nowadays, Jordan almost never holds the ball in the high post, and he almost never faces the basket when he attacks. His speed, rate, jumping ability, and agility are all significantly worse than when he retired two years ago, a whole level slower!
Now, if he's allowed to dribble and break through at the high post to launch an attack, it might be okay once or twice, but if he does it a few more times, not to mention whether his opponents can defend him, his own knees and body will start to protest!
Fortunately, his post-up skills are truly masterful, and his shooting is still incredibly accurate and smooth!
Even though Christie is definitely one of the league's top defenders, his defense barely interfered with Jordan!
第一节比赛乔丹打了8分钟后走下球场，留下了一个9投5中，单节10分2篮板1助攻的漂亮数据！
Jordan's efficiency and accuracy remain unchanged, which excites many of his fans!
He's back! Our king is back!
Led by Jordan, the Wizards and Pacers traded blows in those 8 minutes, with the score at 19-21, the Pacers leading by 2 points!
But the whole scene changed immediately after Jordan left the court!
The team only has Jordan who can handle the ball and attack hard. Hamilton can shoot and score, but he is obviously more suitable as a secondary shooter and a pure finisher. How can we expect him to organize the offense and drive the whole team's offense?
That's really asking too much of anyone!
On the contrary, the Pacers brought in Miller and replaced Ben Wallace when Jordan went to the bench!
That all-out offensive lineup with one big and four small units has reappeared!
Then?
Then it's time for the performance!
Lin Tian dribbled the ball up the court, made a strong drive to the basket, and slammed the ball over Laettner for a powerful dunk!
Lin Tian and Webber set a high screen, then Lin Tian passed the ball behind his back to Webber, who then made another behind-the-back pass to Miller on the wing, who took a three-pointer and scored!
Then Webber grabbed the rebound and swung the ball with one arm. Lin Tian received the ball at half-court and, without even touching the ground, passed it again in mid-air, heading straight for the Wizards' basket!
"boom!"
Carter arrived early and leaped into the air to complete a powerful double-arm windmill dunk!
With 8 seconds left in the first quarter, Christie spotted Hamilton's movement and suddenly intercepted the pass. After the pass was stolen, the Pacers launched another fast break. After a series of dazzling passes, Lin Tian became the finisher of this fast break.
Jump, spin, 360-degree dunk!
"boom!"
With another loud bang, the first quarter of the game came to an end!
In the four minutes after Jordan left the court, the Pacers went on a rampage, putting up a terrifying offensive performance, going on a 13-4 run to Washington, and extending their lead to 11 points with this offensive surge!
In the second quarter, Jordan did not play and remained on the bench. Clearly, his current physical condition could not support him playing 40 or even 45 minutes at a time like he did in his youth.
Jordan's playing time will now be limited to under 35 minutes!
In the second quarter, the Wizards fielded two key players, Brown and starting guard Whitney, while Hamilton and Jordan did not play.
This lineup is clearly intended to give Brown more playing time and allow him to get a feel for the game while the Pacers are using their rotation players!
In the first quarter, Brown didn't have much of a chance to perform. He went 0-for-1, scoring no points and contributing nothing except for one rebound and one foul.
However, since he was facing one of the league's top defenders, Ben Wallace, in the first quarter, it's not shameful that he couldn't perform well.
Now, in the early part of the second quarter, he is facing Brad Miller, a skilled center who is among the best in the league and is more offensively minded than defensively minded!
Theoretically speaking, Brown can handle it!
Sure enough, on their first offensive possession, the Wizards passed the ball to Brown. Brown held the ball with his back to the basket, tested Miller's defense from behind, and then suddenly slammed backward!
"Bang! Bang!"
With two powerful impacts, Brown successfully entered the three-second zone, then spun around. But just as he was about to jump, Miller reached out again to block his way.
Brown was forced to travel by this move. He clearly had no idea what to do if Miller came up to defend him, nor did he have any Plan B.
He could barely hold onto the basketball, then bumped it again, and then jumped up for a hook shot!
"Bang!"
With a muffled thud, the shot was hooked quite wildly, hitting the side of the rim and bouncing out at an angle.
"Pfft!" Lin Tian, who was sitting in the audience, almost burst out laughing.
This Brown is exactly the same as the one I remember!
His footwork is clumsy, his touch is terrible, and his basketball IQ is mediocre!
His physical attributes and strength are indeed impressive! A high school student can go toe-to-toe with a seasoned NBA center like Miller who has played for several years!
Unfortunately, apart from that, it really doesn't have any advantages!
Then, Brown revealed his even greater flaws.
After missing that shot, instead of quickly getting back on defense or looking for an offensive rebound, he turned to look at Jordan on the sidelines, looking like a child who had done something wrong, as if waiting for Jordan to teach him a lesson.
"Fuxx! What are you looking at me for! Do you think I'm the skinny guy you slept with last night? Get back on defense! Get back on defense, you bastard!"
Jordan was exasperated. He spread his hands and yelled at Brown, "Do I have flowers on my face? Why are you staring at me like that?"
This is one of the biggest reasons why Brown ultimately failed to perform as he should have.
Poor mental fortitude, extremely immature and lacking in self-confidence!
To be honest, Brown is definitely a good prospect.
His physical condition is excellent, and his figure and size are also perfect.
Half of his problems stemmed from his psychology. He lacked confidence, was not good at socializing, and was not mature enough due to not having attended college. As a result, he quickly and completely failed after entering the NBA.
The other half of the problem is that if a guy like him were paired with a more gentle point guard like Lin Tian or Nash, who are more encouraging and willing to help him improve, he might be able to overcome his inner demons and show his true colors.
But who was he facing?
This league might be the most volatile and demanding team in history!
In addition, Jordan was in charge of the team for the first time, and having not experienced defeat for a long time, he was even more irritable and had even stricter demands on Brown.
As Brown's performance deteriorated and fell far short of expectations, his attitude towards Brown became increasingly irritable, even to the point of being harsh!
To be honest, if Brown had Kobe's personality and faced Jordan's attitude, he would most likely have improved rapidly. Even if he couldn't become an MVP, becoming an All-Star level player would definitely not be a problem!
Unfortunately, they met the wrong person at the wrong time.
Brown played terribly for several years with the Wizards, and his confidence suffered a devastating blow.
Then, after Jordan retired again and left the Wizards, with one less person tormenting him every day, he finally regained some confidence and played his best in his third year in the professional league.
While his average of 11 points and 7 rebounds per game isn't all that impressive, at least he's starting to show a positive and promising trend of continued improvement.
And then, the sad story begins.
His injury caused his stats to decline, and the Wizards ran out of patience with him, trading him to the Lakers!
With the Lakers, he met Kobe, a guy whose personality was no better than Jordan's—equally volatile, competitive, obsessive, and eager to prove himself.
And then?
Then came the famous line: "Kobe, don't pass me the ball, I'll get fouled, and I won't make free throws!"
To be honest, if Shaq had said that, Kobe would probably have happily hugged Shaq's big head and given him a couple of kisses, but Brown said it.
And then... that was it. Two successive team leaders completely destroyed Brown's confidence, and he completely tanked, becoming just an ordinary rotation player and fading into obscurity.
Thus, before Bennett, the "Prince of Politeness," was born, Brown firmly held the title of the league's number one draft bust!
In the following rounds, Brown displayed his immaturity in every aspect.
This immaturity encompasses various aspects, including mindset, ability, and attention to detail.
For example, he was quite decisive in his first attack, but he didn't score. However, in the second possession, he hesitated and didn't dare to continue attacking Miller. He circled around the basket several times but didn't dare to shoot. In the end, he had no choice but to pass the ball out.
For the next few rounds, Brown didn't dare to make a move until he mustered up his courage again and turned to sit and hit Miller. But the cunning guy pulled the chair away, causing Brown to commit a traveling violation.
This completely shattered Brown's confidence and Jordan's patience. The guy immediately stood up and walked towards the scorer's table.
Everyone on the team knew that this guy was not only a superstar player but also the team's owner. Head coach Collins dared not refuse and immediately gestured to the referees to indicate that he wanted to substitute Jordan into the game.
After Jordan entered the game, the score difference between the two sides had exceeded 15 points, but as soon as he returned, he immediately scored two consecutive points in the low post, quickly leading the team to catch up.
Next, all of the Pacers' key players returned, and the final battle continued!
"Ben, see that top scorer?" Lin Tian walked up to Ben before going on stage and said, "Kill him!"
"Do you have a grudge against me?" Big Ben asked, somewhat curious.
"I don't like him, so can't I just kill him?"
"Okay!" Ben nodded quickly. "Kill him!"
Then, Lin Tian went onto the court, found Jordan, and continued to taunt him relentlessly.
"This is the top draft pick you've been eyeing? What's it about him that attracts you? Is it because he looks a lot like you, making you think he's a seed you planted in Washington 20 years ago?"
"Shut up, Lin! Kwame just hasn't adapted to the rhythm of the game and has no one to help share the pressure!" At this moment, Jordan still had patience with Brown, and he immediately spoke up to support his little brother.
"Kwame, give it your all! Show them what you're capable of! I'm right here beside you! I've got your back, don't be afraid." Jordan patted Brown's butt, indicating that he would cover for him and that Brown could go all out.
Brown swallowed hard, nodded, but said nothing.
Then, he moved to the low post again, and this time the person defending him was Ben Wallace.
"Come on, rookie! Let me see what you're capable of! I'm an undrafted guy. What I like to beat the most is you, the No. 1 pick who doesn't even have all his hair, but thinks he's the chosen one!" Big Ben had a fierce look on his face, standing up to Brown and threatening him from behind.
"If you dare to back me down with the ball, I'll show you what the toughest defense in the league is like! By the way, have you received your first paycheck yet? I don't want you to be broke and unable to afford an ambulance!"
"Kwame, get in position!" Ben Wallace was hurling insults and threats, while Jordan was still holding the ball, waiting to pass it to Brown.
Brown was nervous and in a dilemma. He really wanted to go out and set a screen for Jordan so that Jordan could have the ball and take a one-on-one shot, but judging from Jordan's posture, he was clearly determined to let Brown take the shot himself.
"Hurry up, you idiot! You can't even box out?!" Less than two seconds later, Jordan completely lost his patience, yelling at Brown, "Block him! You can't even take on a clown who's scary only for his hair?"
"I'm the Joker, so what are you?" Ben Affleck continued grinning behind Brown: "A little lamb that's just a month old?"
"Three-second violation! Change of possession!"
While the two were arguing, or rather, while Ben Wallace was angrily accusing Jordan of bullying the rookie, the referee didn't give Jordan and Brown any face. He blew the whistle, and it was a three-second violation!
"Kwame! What are you hesitating for? Block him and take him down, you bastard! He's only two meters tall, he can't stop you at all!" Jordan spread his hands, he was really angry at his son's lack of competitiveness.
Positioning inside, backing down the opponent, turning around and scoring—it's that simple a set of moves. I taught him for the entire offseason, is it really that hard? Can't he learn it?
"I'm sorry, Michael, I..." Brown lowered his head, unable to speak.
"Don't apologize to me, let Ben apologize to Lin!" Jordan cursed. "Next possession, get tough and go after him! Even if you don't score, you'd better put your elbows up and fuck him to death, understand? Fuck him to death!"
"Next round, I want blood to flow! Do you understand? I want blood to flow!"
Jordan tried menacingly to get Brown back into form, but Brown's head drooped lower and lower until he couldn't even speak.
Brown couldn't beat Ben Wallace on the Wizards' side.
The Pacers, on the other hand, executed a tactic that they might not even use five times a season normally.
The whole team spread out, and Ben Wallace boxed out Brown in the low post, calling for the ball!
How do I explain this tactic?
It's not very aggressive, but extremely insulting!
The last time the Pacers used this tactic was after the All-Star break last season when the team went to an orphanage and played with a group of children aged 7-12.
That day, Ben Wallace exploded for 50 points, 30 rebounds, and 20 blocks, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of being a combination of Chamberlain and Russell!
And today, the Pacers used this tactic again.
Lin Tian quickly passed the ball to Ben Wallace, who held off Brown, and then suddenly used his shoulder to push himself up and slammed it into the back with a loud 'bang'!
Brown's strength is truly impressive! Despite Ben Wallace's brute force, Brown simply spread his arms and didn't budge an inch!
"You stupid black bastard, do you want to die? Get the hell out of here!" Then Ben Affleck turned menacing again, just like the day he scared a 5-year-old to tears with just his expression, and turned around to spew profanities at Brown.
Then, when Ben Wallace rammed backward for the second time, Brown stepped back!
He retreated directly to the basket, his face filled with fear, and then cleared a path for a dunk!
"boom!"
Then came a loud bang, and Ben Wallace, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, slammed the ball into the basket with both hands!
"Hey kid, you're actually the WNBA's number one draft pick, right?" After scoring, Ben Wallace continued to tease the younger player: "You've come to the wrong place!"
"Fuck you!" A swear word suddenly burst out, and then a pair of elbows were shoved directly into Ben's chest!
Unfortunately, it was Jordan who made the shot, not Brown!
"Try bullying my people again!"
Brown was looking down, as if he had lost his soul.
Jordan couldn't stand seeing his teammates being bullied like that, so he took the initiative to speak out.
Ben Wallace was quite relaxed about Jordan's intervention. He knew about the relationship between Lin Tian and Jordan, as well as the relationship between Miller and others and Jordan. He himself also had a decent relationship with Jordan, so he was rather indifferent. He spread his hands and said, "Michael, you can't help a woman become a man like this!"
"Technical foul! Technical foul!" The referee rushed onto the court and stood between Jordan and Ben Wallace: "Michael, stop! You don't want to be ejected in your first game back, do you? At least hundreds of millions of people around the world are watching this game and waiting to see your performance!"
"If you act impulsively again, you'll ruin your own reputation!"
"Just you wait!" Jordan glared at Ben Wallace and threatened him.
Ben shrugged, too lazy to reply, and turned back to his own half of the court to defend.
It's just a push from Jordan, nothing serious. But if it makes things difficult for Lin Tian and Miller, Jordan's two good friends, then that's just being inconsiderate.
Therefore, Ben didn't lift a finger or escalate the situation, and he felt he had done a fantastic job!
Praise me!
Big Ben, feeling rather smug, swayed his head back and forth, preparing to find Miller and Lin Tian and have them boast about his strategic vision.
But after looking around, I couldn't find the two people.
Then, Ben suddenly noticed that the two men appeared from behind Jordan, one on each side, and their expressions showed a hint of regret.
"What are you two doing there?" Ben asked, puzzled.
"I thought you were going to fight back," Miller said regretfully. "So I was going to try and break it up."
"I was afraid Reggie wouldn't be able to stop him, so I went to help," Lin Tian added. "We've both decided that if he retaliates, we'll immediately grab Michael and prevent him from spitting back! We'll stop the conflict from escalating!"
"Fuck you!" Ben cursed. "You should have said so earlier! If you had, I would have fought back already!"
"We were frantically giving you signals, we were right behind Michael, how could you not see us?" Miller rolled his eyes and said, "Your sense of the big picture is absolutely terrible!"
"You have a narrow field of vision, no wonder you can't do the passing and playmaking job," Lin Tian added sarcastically.
Being lectured by two big shots and missing the chance to go head-to-head with Jordan has left Ben Wallace extremely frustrated!
The frustrating result was that after Miller made the technical free throw, he once again had everyone spread out, stood outside the three-second zone, blocked Brown, and reached out for the ball.
Come again!
"Little girl, you'd better stay away from me. I'm furious right now, and I'm not sure if you'll bleed this round!" The menacing-looking Ben Wallace grabbed the ball and immediately raised his elbow, making Brown almost back up to make way for him.
Fortunately, being a top high school student, he still had some ambition; he did extend his hands instead of running away.
That's all there is to it.
It's clearly impossible to expect him to do more.
"Bang! Bang!"
Ben Wallace unleashed his brute force again, shoving his way back twice, but without pushing it much in. Then, he suddenly brandished his elbow, looking like he was going to give Brown a good beating, and even the range of his turn was much greater than before!
Seeing Ben Wallace's stance, Brown chickened out again!
This guy took a small half step back, wanting some space to adjust, but he didn't expect that Big Ben would actually play tricks!
Seeing that the guy was backing away, Ben Wallace didn't close in to force a shot. Instead, he jumped up and made a bank shot, scoring 2 points!
"This is the first time in my life I've scored 4 consecutive points through individual play!" After scoring, Ben Wallace excitedly pumped his arms, showing off his biceps: "Girl, remember this night!"
"Kwame! It's okay." Jordan suppressed his anger, refraining from directly berating Brown for being too soft. Instead, he took a deep breath and said, "Fight back! I'll pass you the ball!"
"Michael, how about you don't pass the ball to me next possession?" Brown said timidly. "I don't think I can beat him, I'll get blocked! But I can set a screen for you! I can block Christie tightly and make it impossible for him to defend you."
Brown's words struck a chord with Jordan!
In that instant, Jordan felt his heart die!
He felt as if his soul had been ripped away.
What kind of person would ask the team's star player not to pass them the ball in their very first professional game?
Why did I choose this piece of trash and this good-for-nothing as my first choice?
Jordan's firepower is starting to get out of control.
Jordan looked at Brown, which made Brown chicken out. He lowered his head and said, "Why don't you pass it to me?"
"Next possession, I don't care what method you use, you have to make this!" Jordan said with his last ounce of patience. "Otherwise, you can get off the court! You won't be playing tonight! Understand? You have to make it! This is your last chance!"
"Understood." Brown nodded, but his body language and expression conveyed one thing—
I have no confidence, absolutely no confidence!
Ten seconds later, Brown continued to call for the ball in the low post, with Ben Wallace behind him also boxing out, ready to give the high school student another good blow to his confidence.
"Little bitch, how are you going to play with me?" Big Ben said with a disdainful sneer as soon as he saw Brown get the ball.
He felt he had this high school student completely under his control tonight!
You should know that Ben Wallace was an undrafted player. He looked for jobs everywhere, and some people even asked him to play shooting guard because of his height. When he debuted with the Wizards, he was often looked down upon and treated like a little brother!
Therefore, he was very grateful to Lin Tian and Oakley, who had helped him a lot. He would not bully those fringe players on the team. He would even occasionally sponsor some fringe players in the league, train with them, and help them regain their confidence.
So seeing Brown so helpless today, seeing the boy so fearful and terrified, completely lacking in confidence, Ben Affleck has already made up his mind.
Kill him!
Just because I've been caught in the rain doesn't mean I have to break all the umbrellas held by those who have them! Why is it that I work so hard in the talent show and still can't get selected, while you easily become the top scorer?
I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
After Brown got the ball, perhaps Jordan's threat finally took effect. This guy played much tougher in this possession. After a series of footwork movements and physical collisions, he finally squeezed to the basket and pulled up to score!
"Snapped!"
But who is Ben Wallace? He's a member of the league's second All-Defensive Team and the second-best Defensive Player in the league!
In his eyes, Brown's moves were really only at a high school level!
Seizing the opportunity, he jumped quickly and slapped the ball Brown had just thrown back.
A blood-stained hat, a gift for the top scholar!
Brown's talent is undeniable. The ball that Ben Wallace blocked didn't fly far; instead, Brown reacted incredibly quickly and snatched it back into his hands.
Then land, feint with the ball raised!
This time, Ben didn't even stick to Brown. Instead, he stood a full step away, looking at Brown with his knees slightly bent, ready to jump again at any moment.
He used the most humiliating defensive tactics to defend Brown!
Right under the basket, there was no physical contact, no pressure, not even an attempt to interfere!
Generally speaking, only NBA stars would adopt this defensive attitude when participating in activities like school tours and facing children!
And this defensive play by Ben was a textbook example of a mistake!
He completely lacked all the points that interior players should pay attention to when defending!
This defensive attitude, this "go ahead and shoot, I'll definitely take you down" attitude, is even more humiliating than letting Ben Wallace have two consecutive low-post isolation plays!
Brown feinted again, and Ben Affleck looked as if he was about to be knocked up, raising his head slightly. Brown didn't dare to make a move, so he feinted again, and Ben Affleck raised his head again, continuing to humiliate him!
Then, perhaps due to too much psychological pressure, perhaps due to fear of a three-second violation, or perhaps due to worry about being criticized by Jordan again, Brown took the shot directly without any physical contact.
It was a very clumsy side-step shot; he barely even jumped. This shot was less of a shot and more of a casual toss to get by.
Whether a shot like that goes in or not, in the NBA, taking such a shot is practically no different from selflessly helping the opponent get a block!
"Snapped!"
Ben Wallace didn't disappoint Brown either, jumping once again and slamming the ball directly into the second-floor stands on the side!
After landing, Ben Wallace smugly put one hand on his forehead, pretending to look for his basketball, and said, "Hey little girl, where's your basketball?"
The Conseco Center erupted in cheers once again!
They were yelling and shouting wildly. Ben Wallace's defense this round was absolutely brilliant!
It was so stylish that it could rival Lin Tian and Carter's no-look pass and alley-oop dunk!
Jordan's face turned completely grim, and he turned to look at the head coach, crossed his arms, and called a timeout! (End of Chapter)