Defending champion

Chapter 335 The Showdown with the Beast-Like Man

Chapter 123 The Showdown with the Beast-Like Man

In 1998, the arrival of head coach Adelman, in the same year, Chris Webber, 'White Chocolate' Jason Williams and Yugoslavia "Double Heroes" Divac and Stojakovic made the Kings truly Get stronger.

In 2001, Mike Bibby and Williams exchanged to the Kings, and with the arrival of Christie, the Kings' lineup became unprecedentedly strong.Starting from the 1998-1999 season, the Kings have entered the playoffs for 4 consecutive seasons, and have continuously created good results and refreshed the records of the team and the NBA.

In the 2001-2002 season, the Kings entered the playoffs with the league's best record of 61 wins and 21 losses.In the Western Conference Finals, the Kings and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers had seven soul-stirring "decisive battles", and finally got out by 6 points in overtime of the seventh game.

After the team's glory in the 01-02 season, the team's performance began to decline, and most of the players in their heyday had transferred to other teams or retired.Today's team is only supported by 'The Beast' Ron Artest and scoring machine Kevin Martin.

However, even with such a consistent team, the Hornets dare not have any underestimation.

"One, two, three, come on!" The Hornets raised their hands above their heads and shouted together.

Jack was still sent to the starting power forward position. After Jack has trained for these games, Jack has already felt in this position.Jack can completely make up for Paul's vacancy during Paul's absence.However, Jack's promotion will inevitably lead to the loss of the Hornets' bench strength.

Overall decline.Of course, this is also impossible.

The Hornets fielded this side of the lineup: Center: Tyson Chandler Power Forward: David West Small Forward: Peja Stockovic Shooting Guard: Russell Butler Point Guard : Jack.

On the Kings side, the starting lineup is: center Brad Miller, power forward Abdul Rahim, small forward Ron Artest, shooting guard Kevin Martin, point guard Meyer G Bibby.

The commentators invited by ESPN today include Charles Barkley and, of course, his old partner: former Rockets star Kenny Smith.

The age difference between Miller and Chandler is not very big, just a few years old.However, Chandler is much stronger than Miller in terms of height and wingspan.Therefore, the basketball was first photographed by Chandler without any suspense, and Jack held the ball in his arms.

The Kings didn't bother Jack with the ball too much, and went straight to the defense.The Hornets' offense couldn't be played, and Jack dribbled the ball over halftime to organize the offense.

As soon as Jack dribbled the ball through the half court, Artest pouted his ass and pressed towards Jack. He said arrogantly: "Rookie, today I will give you a good lesson and let you know what It's called defense."

Jack was completely indifferent to Artest's provocation. Out of the corner of Jack's eye, he saw Peja Stockovic, who appeared in an open three-point position from the inside relying on Chandler's empty-handed screen.

Jack came to the team, and the basketball in Jack's hand was thrown directly into Peja Stockovic's hands by Jack.

After Peja Stockovic received the ball, he pulled it up directly, raised his hand with a "swap" and dropped the knife. The basketball directly drew a beautiful arc in the air, and the basketball rolled in the air and slid towards the basket.

A stone stirred up a thousand layers of waves, and the basketball directly stirred up a layer of gorgeous waves on the basket.

Jack showed a smirk, he shrugged his shoulders at Artest, spread his hands, and replied to Artest: Is this the defense you showed me? "

"Rookie, if you have the ability, you just don't pass the ball just now, can't you just pass it? Useless man." Artest was very unhappy with Jack's pass in his heart, and continued to spout trash talk at Jack.

Jack laughed off Artest's reaction.

Artest was also very upset about Jack's reaction, and turned around, under Jack's defense.Artest starts messing around as soon as he comes up.Forced to shoot a three-pointer, Artest reluctantly made a shot. With a bang, the basketball directly appeared hollow outside the blue, and Chandler grabbed the rebound in the air.

"I know your defense is not very good? But what I didn't expect is that Artest's offense is much worse than your defense." Jack happened to go to Artest's wound Sprinkle salt.

Artest has a bad temper, and these few words of Jack have completely and successfully angered Artest.

Jack dribbled the ball outside the three-point line, and Artest also went forward to press the defense like crazy.

Jack handed the ball to Butler who came to meet him. After Butler received the ball, he directly handed the ball to Chandler under the basket.

Chandler played a pivotal role in this offense. Butler's air cuts under the basket cooperated with Chandler's support.

Butler cut to the basket and rose from the ground. With a loud bang, Butler slammed the basketball in his hand into the basket.

The Hornets started very smoothly, giving the Kings a 4-0 in the opening game.The Hornets' show didn't end there.

The Kings had the ball, and Mike Bibby had just dribbled the ball for half court, and Artest immediately went forward to ask Bibby for the ball.

Jack was so arrogant in front of him.

Jack is so arrogant, in fact, Artest already wanted to get close to him.

After Artest successfully asked for the ball, he held the ball and looked at Jack who was staring at him, then shrugged his shoulders and looked like he was about to shoot a jumper.

Jack didn't even bat an eye, he still guarded this man firmly, you lie to SB!You don't even turn your heels. You think that when you shoot like Yao Ming, no one can block the shot without jumping.What's more, Jack's height and arm length are far better than Artest, if he chooses to shoot at this time.What is the difference between that and the lack of cover?

Seeing that the fake move was seen through, Artest had to fight White with his back.Artest pouted his butt like O'Neal and arched in step by step, starting from the three-point line.

Artest was able to use this trick entirely on his strength.If there is a selection of strength among the strikers in the league.Then it is no exaggeration to say that Artest can definitely be ranked in the top 5.

Jack put his hands on Artest's majestic and thick waist, and pushed his knees into the bend of his legs, trying to prevent the opponent from exerting strength on his legs.

Even though Jack is a quarter bigger than Artest, who is one size smaller than himself, Jack defends Artest in a bulldozer style.Jack still felt very strenuous.

"Ron is a good guy, he has a little shadow of me back then, but his butt is not big enough, and his steps are not fast enough." Barkley said narcissistically.

Smith curled his lips in disdain and said: "Charles, please watch the game carefully. Why didn't you dare to say that when you were playing? Besides, this move is not a good move. Let's see, Jack locked Ron tightly. "These words are just for jokes. Back then, Barkley's post-up push was indeed famous all over the NBA. In order to curb this unsolvable move, the league had to change the rules and put forward the "five-second violation for post-up singles". rule.

The two were bickering, and at this point the rest of the Kings pulled away, leaving Artest with room for a single.

Obviously, Artest is also very afraid of this "five-second violation for post-up singles" rule.Seeing that Jack didn't move, he saw that he was about to commit an offensive violation.Artest turned around and controlled the ball, which made the referee who was about to call him a five-second violation to re-time.

Artest turned around and faced Jack and dribbled the ball, then pouted his buttocks again, and continued to arch inward step by step.

Facing Artest's attack again, Jack's expression was also very ugly, and he scolded Artest in his heart: "Are you really shameless? Is it a soft persimmon? Do you want to pick it up?"

Jack was also angry this time. He gritted his teeth hard, pushed up with all his strength, and then stuck Artest tightly.Artest was also a little anxious after being unable to attack for a long time, his butt was like a ramming hammer, hitting Jack's lower abdomen one after another.

Even though, Jack's strength is much greater than that of Artest.However, being attacked by Artest was like a mad cow.Jack's chest was still tight.

However, it seems that the two of them are really exhausted.Jack stubbornly held Artest back, determined not to rush forward for Artest's offer.

The naked hand-to-hand fight between the two made several other people on the field dumbfounded.I thought: Is this hand-to-hand combat? Or a basketball game?
The adrenaline in the audience's body was also stimulated by the hand-to-hand combat between Jack and Artest to continuously secrete it.The fans at the scene uttered waves of screams, cheers, and shouts...

Artest slammed hard again, then turned around and rushed past Jack while he was pushing forward, and picked the ball in for a three-step layup.

Artest's last kick just now was very ruthless. Artest's elbow just now happened to hit the most vulnerable part of Jack's chest.Jack's face turned pale, and his chest felt tight...

Artest's move is really ruthless.

Jack clutched his chest, taking advantage of this period of time to take a good rest and buffer himself.

If the ball just now was not because of Artest's elbow.Jack had already slapped him.

Jack slowly dribbled the ball across the frontcourt, taking advantage of this period of time to adjust his rhythm.

"Rookie, this is the first lesson!" Artest said arrogantly. In fact, he was a little wobbly in his heart, because he knew that if it wasn't because of his elbow just now, the ball he just played would be very dangerous. up.

Facing Artest's provocation, Jack gritted his teeth, pursed his lips, and there was raging anger in his eyes, "Artest, right?" Jack squeezed out these few words from his teeth .

Jack was really angry this time, and he was determined to teach Artest a lesson.He has never suffered such a loss since he entered the NBA. He was forced to go in and beat one, which made Jack, who has always been proud of his excellent physical fitness, feel uncomfortable.

Jack was eaten raw by Artest like this, and the Kings fans saw that Jack was humiliated.It should have been a very happy thing, but they found that they were not happy at all now.On the contrary, they have a feeling of fear deep in their hearts.

Smith swallowed his saliva. It has been a long time since he has seen such a blood-to-blood fight among outside players.Since the players of their generation retired, post-up singles have become the patent of inside players. In the early days, post-up singles were the specialty of outside players (no nonsense, before, regardless of Jordan, Pippen or Isiah Thomas, these outside players Both have good post-up singles skills).

"Man, I don't think what Ron did just now was right. Ron angered the sleeping tiger this time. This time it's a good show. Being eaten by a human is a big deal." It's the first time Jack has entered the league." Charles Barkley had already begun to prophesy before Jack was ready to play singles.

Jack didn't know that he had become the hot spot of the audience in front of the TV.Jack didn't choose to pass the ball this time. With a big wave of his hand, Jack motioned for the players on his side to move away.

David West and Chandler glanced at the two with interest, and then unanimously pulled out of the penalty area, leaving room for the two to play singles.Peja and Butler are symbolically ambushed at the low corners of the three-pointers on both sides.

Jack turned around neatly facing Artest, who was already on defense, and gave Artest his back.Taking advantage of the moment when Jack turned around, he glanced out of the corner of his eyes. The time displayed on the monitor above the midfield had 15 seconds left, which was enough time to complete a post-up single by himself.

Although Jack didn't say anything, Artest knew what Jack meant.Jack also wants to use the same trick to single himself.Artest took a deep breath, sank his dantian, and then resisted Jack.

Jack slapped the ball on the ground, and then slammed it back with his whole back, just like a collision machine crashing into a city gate in ancient times, with a fierceness that would never return.Jack doesn't care about the life and death of Artest behind him. There is only one thought in Jack's mind, which is to knock Artest down and beat him to the ground.

Artest supported his waist, with his legs spread apart to firmly support his thighs. Originally, this kind of defense had already severely restricted the strength of the attacker.But with such a violent impact from Jack, his body couldn't bear the force, and he shook slightly.

"Shit! Why is this guy stronger than me just now? This time it seems that he can't stand it anymore." Artest couldn't help but cursed in his heart. Jack's strength is not on the same level as him. .

As soon as Artest adjusted his pace, Jack's next heavy blow came again. He bit his lip tightly and continued to push forward with a muffled growl.

"Bo... Bo... Bo... Bo..." Wave after wave of violent attacks were like a tide, bombarding Artest's chest.

Normally, it looks like a mighty beast——Ron Artest.At this time, it became weak like a small boat sailing in a stormy sea.At any time, there is a possibility of capsizing.

Through the big screen, countless spectators nervously watched the wrestling between the two men. Whenever Jack bumped back hard, the men in the stands swung their arms violently, and every time Artest took a step back, the whole world Fans of Artest will turn their heads away very consciously.

After almost five seconds, Jack turned around sharply and threw Artest away, turned around and took two quick steps forward.His pace was so fast, as if he flew out as soon as he lifted his foot, as if he had only taken one-tenth of a second to walk one meter away.

However, he obviously underestimated the man's defense. Just when his shoulders shook, Artest hurriedly backed up, just in time to catch up again, and got stuck in front of Jack, forcing him to stop his forward body.

Seeing that there was no chance of a breakthrough, Jack roared, "Then do it again!" Then he turned around and slammed into Artest's upright body again.

"Bang!" With a muffled sound, the two fresh bodies collided heavily.Just like sparks hitting the earth, Jack actually knocked Artest out fiercely!

At this time, the noisy stadium suddenly became extremely quiet, like a silent forest.Whether it was the audience, the fans, or the players at the scene, they were all taken aback by Jack's actions just now.Even though Jack was able to knock down Ron Artest, who is known as a beast, Jack is really awesome.

How can it be?Jack himself was stunned. Jack couldn't believe that he had such great strength to knock the beast into the air.In fact, according to his guess, no player has the ability to hit Artest.

But Jack changed his mind: No, the power of the interface has reached 90 now, and Artest is currently only 80 at most.Plus Jack's height and tonnage.Is it weird that Jack didn't knock over Artest?
After the scene was silent for about 5 seconds, the audience could no longer restrain their inner excitement.They jumped straight from their seats, chanting Jack's name.

Some female fans have begun to be deeply intoxicated by Jack's domineering and explosive offense.

In a corner of the first three rows of the scene, two beautiful girls exclaimed together, a blond, blue-eyed, beautiful girl like a goblin murmured: "Jack is too strong, Nancy, I like him so much!"

The other girl is also very beautiful, but she is much worse than the former one. She pushed away the blond girl who blocked her view and said impatiently: "Emma, ​​can you watch the game honestly? Don't forget that I am Kings fans."

Seeing that the girl named Nancy was angry, Emma didn't say anything more?However, his eyes were always locked on Jack at the scene.

(End of this chapter)