Super Basketball Manager

Chapter 52 The Mayo Story

"Always believe in yourself, you can do anything..." - Michael Jordan
On March 2007, 3, the West Virginia high school basketball finals, the last high school league game of a high school student, made the entire American university and even the NBA crazy.

He scored a "triple double" of 41 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

At the end of the game, he steals the ball at the halfway line, dribbles beyond the three-point line, and throws the ball to the basket.Next, I saw him leap high and smash the ball into the hoop.

His name is OJ Mayo...

American basketball has never lacked talent, and the basketball atmosphere full of heritage has attracted the attention of many talented players in high school, such as Garnett, James, Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant.

The well-known American sports network "REALGM" even pointed out that Mayo will surpass James and Kobe to become the NBA's most box office star in the future.

NBA scouts who watched the Mayo game will be impressed by his superb skills.

Some people even bluntly said that Mayo will be the definite No. 08 pick in the [-] NBA Draft, and he will also surpass his predecessors and become the most popular and popular talent in the NBA in the future.

In the summer of 07, OJ Mayo, a talented high school student, wrestled with the 45-year-old "old" Mr. Joe in Charlotte's temporary arena...

"I've already won the award and got soft hands," Mayo pouted, without saying a word.

Two people sitting on the court sweating...

"What do you mean..." Master Qiao smiled.

"Oh! God... why do I have to stay in college and play a year, it will just waste my game... I'm ready for everything..."

"Are you sure you'll be safe?" He narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile...

Mayo nodded impatiently...

"So..." 45-year-old Michael Jordan stood up solemnly, "Beat me first, and then evaluate yourself..."

...

The wide-eyed Mayo lay on the ground in a daze, sweat dripping down his cheeks...

He didn't even know how he lost to the old guy in front of him who didn't seem to walk very well.

Even though 10, 20 years ago, he was the best basketball player in the world, he was the god of basketball, Michael Jordan.

But people always have their time to grow old, and flying people always have a day when they can't fly, and he?

The rising star of tomorrow, following in the footsteps of James, Durant and others, is also a young genius who has won the best high school student trophy in the United States.

It is well-known and famous, and every prestigious university is scrambling to extend an olive branch to it...

Some people even said that he is another proud son of heaven after Zhan Huang and Adu...

But why is it that he can't even beat a bad old man who is nearly half a century old and full of problems, just because his name is Michael Jordan?
"Look at you..." Mr. Qiao was triumphant. "Your fat content is a bit too high, your athletic ability is only average, you are not tall enough (193)...you may not be a good finisher..."

He stood up angrily, and left without looking back...

Can't young people just listen to what others have to say?Mr. Joe shook his head humorously...

One is rebellious and the other is old and disrespectful.

For this reason, the league also asked Mr. Joe to spend a little more money to pay for his early contact with rookies.

That afternoon, USC coach Tim Floyd received a call: "This is Mayo, and I want to come to your school."

After a few days, the man finally arrived, and he brought a documentary filming team along with him.

Yahoo Sports frankly believes, "The University of Southern California is really not very good. The reason why Mayo chose this university instead of UCLA, which is eager for him, is nothing more than absolute dominance, so that he can score points and enter the NBA next year."

When he first went to USC (University of Southern California), someone continued to ask him, why did he come here?Mayo said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "There are more beautiful girls here than any other university."

He did have an easy life, the team gave him great indulgence, and he can even act as an assistant coach.But in the NCAA arena, his performance was not very good.

At the end of 2007, he was hailed as "the best high school student in the United States". He made 17 of 4 shots in the Nike International All-Star Game and missed the last key shot;

After the game, the reporter added fuel and asked: "What do you think of your performance of 25 of 6 shots?" Mayo showed his iconic charming smile and replied: "Sir, you know, the player's hand feeling is like a woman's menstrual cycle. There are once or twice a month when it is not normal."

Doubts came overwhelming, and his immature player mentality made many team managers discouraged.

After experiencing failure, fewer and fewer people say that Mayo will still be the No. [-] pick in the coming year.

He was also annoyed. He couldn't understand why the best high school student in the United States played more and more times. In the end, he was even ranked 9th in the ESPN mock draft, and he couldn't even be ranked in the top 5...

I remembered that old man Qiao's words in my mind again...

"Your fat content is a bit excessive, your athletic ability is only average, you are not tall enough...you may not be a good finisher..."

He once again went back to the arena where he left angrily to meet with Gang Leader Qiao. Master Qiao still had a happy expression, as if he had been waiting for him here and never left...

"I...I think..."

Mr. Qiao stretched out his hand to interrupt his soft words.

"Yes, those are the conclusions I gave you." He paused, enjoying Mayo's momentary hesitation, and then said angrily: "But...you are a precise shooter, and you still have certain organizational skills...Your familiar ability to control the game makes you a good team player...and you have a big heart...you can become the...king who dominates everything at critical moments..."

He was stunned, a voice that even he didn't believe echoed in his head...

Jordan suddenly approached Mayo's ear mysteriously, and murmured: "Always believe in yourself, you can do anything..."

...

Some people say that Mr. Joe is a hero on the basketball court and a bear off the basketball court. The players selected by him will only go from bad to worse...

But Mayo, who has revived, his mental outlook and competitive state have made many clubs look forward to him...

In the end, Master Joe also failed to get his wish. Although the fourth overall Thunder 10 would trade Mayo to the Bobcats due to the compatibility of the ball with Durant, but the Timberwolves cut the beard at the third place and immediately made a deal with the Grizzlies, and finally let him start his first NBA career journey in Memphis...

That season Mayo scored 7+ 30 times.

In the selection of the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 2008-09 season, Mayo was second only to Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls.

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112:117, 1 minutes and 58 seconds.

"The Rockets are screwed, they don't look like they have a chance..."

"Anthony catches! Anthony step-back jumper! Goal!"

112: 119.

"Why is it you again! I don't want to see your stinky face anymore!" Anthony mocked.

(On November 2010, 11, in the Grizzlies game against the Nuggets, Mayo and Anthony both soared points, leading the Grizzlies to the powerful Nuggets. Even though Mayo scored 2 points, the Grizzlies lacking Randolph and Rudy Gay lost the game.)
He sneered, but took the ball straight across half court.

Kenny: "Mayo is going all out, he wants to fight Anthony one-on-one! There is no other way, Hugh City is at the end of its rope, and there is no other way."

Barkley: "I think he's humiliating himself... he's looking for abuse!"

Ron looked coldly at Mayo who was advancing with the ball...

Guy I choose, can't go wrong!He thought bitterly.

Because those eyes are always resolute...

He didn't give up!

See who Adelman chose to replace Lowry with crampy feet?
It's not backup point guard Ruhr!It's Chasson Budinger!
Underestimate our trump card, his control and organizational skills will make you pay a heavy price!Ron happily glanced at the flamboyant Nuggets.

He will definitely attack by himself!Anthony rushed over without even thinking about it. At this time, Iverson was a little surprised to notice that his eyes seemed to be shining...

Cross-over! No!That is the famous stunt from Alstom, the former Rockets leader in streetball!

"Through your soul!!"

Quickly dribble the ball in the crotch to change direction, pinch the ball forward forcefully, and then lean forward with the whole body, passing through the opponent's encirclement and double-teaming like passing through the soul!
That set made everyone present dumbfounded, only to see Anthony behind him trying his best to chase after him, and the big wall in front of him sticking close to him...

Suddenly the ball flew under everyone's eyes like a juggling, Mayo ran and moved, and a No-look-pass came from behind!The ball was accurately assigned to Budinger, and the ball had already been released, and Anthony opened his hands in despair and rushed over...

Must enter!Ron just yelled!
The ball fell into the net!
115:119!Brother Patch was so happy that he raised his hand like passing a torch, and ran towards Mayo...

Really awesome!Sharing the possession of the ball at the critical moment, that elegant movement, is actually a bold artist!
1 minutes and 12 seconds!
Iverson borrowed a single block, facing an empty basket not far from the 3-point line, hesitated to transfer it to Anthony, who shouted Pass-me.

Anthony received the ball and turned his back, turned around suddenly, and swung Mayo away with an elbow. Scola didn't dare to jump anymore. He raised his hands high and watched him put the basketball in under the basket.

115:121!A team that is not good at defense and has a good offensive method has scored more than 120 points...

Mayo looked indifferently at Anthony, who was happily high-fiving other Nuggets players, his heart was burning with anger...

This time it was Ariza who dribbled the ball. When he handed the ball to Mayo who was waiting on the sidelines, he gave him a single block by the way.

Everyone held their breath and even forgot to shout.

They are worried, they know that if the Rockets miss a little attack in the next attack, they will definitely lose...

Mayo catches and shoots.

Everyone was shocked, including Iverson, who was defending him, with an expression of disbelief...

No!That's not a shot!That's a one-hit lob!Who is lying in ambush in the bottom corner?

Brother Xili took advantage of Martin taking a step forward, and hit a powerful alley-oop!

Dunk with both hands!He even ran to the backcourt in a full-fledged manner, shouting: "Defence!"

117:121! 57 seconds! 4 points difference!
This way, the Nuggets players go down quickly...

Iverson Smart Blitz!This time, he directly picked up the basket, and the ball made a lap in front of the ring, but still rolled into the net!

Heartbreak for all Rockets fans!
117:123! 51 seconds!
Adelman was about to call a 20-second timeout, but just as the ball was dribbled to the frontcourt, Mayo suddenly shot a cold arrow when all the Nuggets players thought he was going to pass.
120:123!Only 4 seconds have passed!
There is hope, there is definitely hope!Under the leadership of Mayo, the Rockets went against the sky and further narrowed the point difference to only 3 points!

Is it a biography?is cast?The Nuggets players can't tell, everyone can't tell.

It was only in Ron's astonished eyes that Old Carl called the last timeout...

But Mayo in front of him is enjoying all this as if he is not seeing each other again.

bring it on!He looked at the scoreboard and muttered silently in his heart.

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(End of this chapter)