NBA Dynasty Sniper

Chapter 224 Anti-Isolation Singles Law

The atmosphere is very hot, the heat of the NCAA semi-finals alone is no less than that of the Eastern Conference Finals.

All the Knicks players came, and many NBA stars also came to the scene.

Dayao's agent, Zhang Mingji, also came to the scene this time.

However, because of NCAA rules, his agent contract with Dayao has actually been terminated. The outside world does not know about this, so he cannot contact Dayao as an agent.

"Feilong, Dayao has changed a lot, he has matured a lot," Zhang Mingji said.

"The level of the NCAA, especially a prestigious school like Duke University, is far from what the domestic high school leagues can match." Zhao Dong laughed.

Hu Weidong sighed and said: "Zhao Dong, if you have participated in the semi-finals, you will definitely not lose."

"It's not bad now." Zhao Dong laughed.

"That's right." Hu Weidong laughed.

"Brother Hu, have you seen Dayao?" Zhao Dong asked.

"I saw it at the National Games last year. I said it before." Hu Weidong said.

"Oh, Dayao will definitely join the national team in the future. You have a chance to communicate with him. This kid, as long as the injury problem is solved well, he is expected to be a super giant in the NBA in the future." Zhao Dong said.

"So much potential?" Hu Weidong was quite surprised.

"After Senior Mu Tiezhu, he is the strongest center in China." Zhao Dong said.

"Better than Shan Tao and Battelle?"

Hu Weidong opened his mouth and said again: "Better than you?"

"I'm not a center forward, at most I'll make a guest appearance." Zhao Dong said angrily.

"Hey..." Hu Weidong laughed.

"Dayao's strength in the future is not at the same level as Shan Tao and Bateer." Zhao Dong said.

"Will it be so strong?" Hu Weidong was really surprised.

"Mr. Hu, please take care of Dayao in the future." Zhang Mingji said politely.

"That's for sure." Hu Weidong said quickly.

Not long after, the game began.

There are only two University of Utah teams that can enter the NBA this year.

One is the future NBA assists king, Andre Miller, who is called NBA Mo Wenwei by Chinese fans.

One is Michael Doriak, a center, an NBA role player with a height of 211 cm, averaging only 3.3 rebounds and 4.9 points per game.

Dayao's opponent this year is Michael Doriak.

Zhao Dong believes that with Dayao's current strength, he should be able to beat the opponent.

He was sitting on the sidelines. When Dayao was warming up, he yelled, "Dayao, make it to the finals. I will introduce you to a girlfriend. You can be satisfied with any type."

"what?"

Dayao hurriedly said, "Brother Dong, no need..."

"Haha..." Hu Weidong laughed beside him.

"Wow, don't you already have this guy?" Zhao Dong's heart skipped a beat.

He recalled his memory about Dayao, and suddenly he was taken aback. That's right, this guy met Ye Li at the Shanghai Sports School in 96. He didn't have a crush on him then, did he?
"96 years? This kid is only 16 years old, absolutely puppy love!" He muttered.

"I've also heard that there seems to be no progress. That girl doesn't like Dayao." Zhang Mingji laughed.

"That's intentional." Zhao Dong laughed.

"Feilong, China Yao said that you are his elder brother, and you recommended him to Duke University. Is this true?" Some media came over and asked.

"Yes, that's right." Zhao Dong said.

"Then can you tell me, will China's Yao participate in the NBA draft next year?"

"will not."

"Many New York media predict that China's Yao will enter the lottery. What do you think?"

"Since when did the New York media become so conservative?"

"What? Feilong, please tell me more about it?"

"No."

"..."

The reporter was speechless, being molested by this damn New York dragon again.

The game started, Dayao jumped the ball, won, and Duke attacked.

Dayao entered the basket, Doriak defended, and Yao immediately withdrew to the low post on the left wing to ask for the ball.

The ball was given to Dayao, and Dayao swayed left and right, shaking Doriak, and immediately turned around and made a jump shot and hit a ball.

"Feilong, Dayao is now 223 centimeters and weighs 100 kilograms. He said that Coach K asked him to continue gaining weight to 105 kilograms next year, and keep it at 115 kilograms before entering the NBA." Zhang Mingji said.

"Don't rush, take your time. After he entered the league, his weight should be controlled at 120 kilograms, and a maximum of 125 kilograms is enough. Strengthen the strength of the lower body, and just be able to stand in the low position. With his height, others can't hold him up." Zhao host.

"Feilong, tell me, is it possible for the Knicks to draft him in a few years?" Zhang Mingji asked.

"..."

Zhao Dong was stunned, it was difficult, unless he left the Knicks and the Knicks became a bad team, where else would they get the No. [-] pick?Or sell everyone and exchange for a champion lottery?

In this game, Duke University finally defeated the University of Utah and took the lead in reaching the finals.

In the 40 minutes of the game, Dayao played 28 minutes and made 13 of 8 shots, 3 of 1 three-pointers, 6 of 5 free throws, scored 22 points and 8 rebounds, and also sent three big blocks, which was an excellent performance.

Being able to perform well in such high-profile games symbolizes that he has entered the attention of all NBA teams. There will be a large number of scouts who will continue to observe him and record everything about him. At the same time, all teams will Build a draft profile for him.

"In this season of NCAA, I think it can support him to play CBA for several seasons. It was a correct decision when you suggested that he come to NCAA."

Zhao Dong said to Zhang Mingji.

"I saw your example, otherwise I wouldn't dare to think about it. Da Yao's parents finally agreed because of you." Zhang Mingji laughed.

On the 21st, the University of Kentucky eliminated Syracuse University and reached the final.

On the 23rd, the NCAA men's basketball championship finals kicked off at Madison Square Garden.

On the 22nd, Zhao Dong drove to the airport with Dayao and Zhang Mingji, and Dayao's parents came.

When Dayao’s parents played, there were no professional leagues, and the economy was very poor, and they were living a poorer life than ordinary people. So now Dayao’s family’s finances are still very tight, especially after paying [-] yuan in training fees. Gotta stutter.

Now Dayao's study abroad fee here is sponsored by Feilong Sports Company, and the air ticket this time is also the same.

In this way, there is no need for the old couple to eat carrots at home every day.

"Zhao Dong, I have troubled you again this time."

As soon as we met, I took a look at Dayao. Although I hadn't seen him for more than half a year, Yao's mother didn't care about it, so she said to Zhao Dong.

"Small things, Dayao's chance to make big money is yet to come."

Zhao Dong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Before Dayao is drafted, I will definitely give him a sponsorship contract for signed sneakers, tens of millions of dollars, and I will not treat him badly."

"Tens of millions of dollars?" Everyone including Dayao was stunned.

Even Zhang Mingji, who is optimistic about Dayao's future, dare not imagine that Dayao can get a sneaker contract worth tens of millions of dollars.

"I, am I worth so much?" Dayao asked in a daze.

"You are worth the price." Zhao Dong smiled.

In the last life, when Dayao entered the league, Nike had the best chance to sign him, because Nike provided Dayao's high school sneakers.

Unfortunately, Nike offered a humiliating contract of US$160 million for four years, which angered Dayao. Later, Nike panicked and offered a super contract of US$[-] million for seven years in order to restore the huge Chinese market. The contract was still rejected by Dayao.

In this life, although he has become the most influential basketball superstar in China, Dayao's value still exists, and a contract worth tens of millions of dollars is worth it.

Unfortunately, in the finals, Duke University's starters were still a little too young, losing to Kentucky and losing the championship.

But Dayao still played a good performance, scored 20+7 data, and won praise from the media.

Falling in the final, Dayao was a little frustrated.

Zhao Dong said comfortingly: "You guys are content, I have played for two seasons, and I haven't even made it to the division, and I have never tasted the taste of March Madness."

"hey-hey……"

Dayao immediately laughed.

At the end of March, they lost five more games this month, with 50 wins and 23 losses. They are already one game behind the Pacers, one or two wins away from the Bulls and the Heat, and are second in the Eastern Conference.

The best of the month in March went to Zhao Dong again, this month he averaged 38 points per game, while continuing to maintain the first place in the MVP rankings.

He also became the player with the best performance this season. In five months, he won the honor of the best player of the month three times.

Finally lost the No. [-] throne in the Eastern Conference in March, and the New York media began to clamor, attacking Nelson's coaching ability, thinking that Nelson's coaching style and tactical style were not suitable for Jagged Nelson at all, which put some pressure on Nelson.

He was fired once last season, and he doesn't want to be fired again.

Because of Zhao Dong's magnificent performance and the team's second place in the Eastern Conference, ahead of the Bulls, the record is not too bad, but he has not received too much criticism.

After entering April, the regular season of the 97-98 season has come to an end, and the Knicks have only 9 games left.

At this time, the media began to analyze the situation of the playoffs.

Jordan's Bulls didn't make much effort after a season, and their brilliance was insufficient. In ESPN's championship probability rankings, they have dropped to fifth place, with only a 20% chance of winning.

The top four are the Pacers, Knicks, Jazz, and Lakers, and their chances of winning are 31%, 30%, 26%, and 23%, respectively.

"This season we are full of light, we are full of hope for the playoffs, we are full of desire for the championship, I see the championship is waving to us."

"The Bulls and Jordan have fallen. They can't even make it past the first round. Their super lineup is a joke. Ewing is too old to walk."

"The Knicks are a half-waste team. Their interior has no offensive ability, no low-post offense, and no matter how strong the interior defense is, we can blow them up. Although Feilong is good, he can't do anything by himself. Actually He's a cancer."

"The Jazz are a pick-and-roll tactic, and the Mailman is a pie-eating man. We can beat them."

"The Lakers? The only job O'Neal can do is keep bending over to pick up the ball I shot through his hoop."

On April [-]st, after ESPN announced the latest championship probability rankings, Reggie Miller was so excited that he immediately found the media to vent his excitement.

"Mr. Reggie Miller is destined to be just a spectator of the championship. He is insulated from the championship." Zhao Dong was interviewed by the media, sarcastically speaking of the Pacers star.

"When will it be Reggie Miller's turn to speak in this league?" Jordan said dismissively in an interview with the media.

"No matter what round it is, if they meet the Pacers, they will have no chance of survival." The postman roared in an interview.

"The only job I can do is to change a basket for the Pacers." O'Neal said when facing the media.

Well, the big-mouthed Reggie Miller played the greatest ability to attract hatred, offending all the strong teams in the East and West and several strongest superstars all over the place.

On April [-]th, an elbow incident occurred in the league. Postman Karl Malone used a knee impact technique to break a rib of Warriors player Donyell Marshall, causing him to miss the rest of the season.

"I didn't mean it, he hit my knee." Afterwards, the postman explained the elbow.

"Feilong, what do you think of this elbow incident?"

After the incident happened, before the game was over, a reporter at the scene immediately interviewed Zhao Dong by phone.

"Knee bumping is a technique in fighting. I have to praise the postman. Your technique is good. Maybe I can try this technique next time I meet him."

Speaking of this, Zhao Dong changed the subject and said with a smile: "Actually, I really hope to have another fight with the postman. What are the rules of fighting this time?"

The reporter immediately found the postman and repeated Zhao Dong's words. The postman Ma Long's expression froze and he said angrily, "What does this have to do with him?"

"Then you promise to fight Feilong again under the fighting rules?" the reporter asked.

"NO!" Malone said angrily.

"Pseudo-tough guy, Dr. Iron Elbow is too timid to challenge the flying dragon!"

"The iron elbow of the postman Malone only dares to attack the weak, not to face the challenge of the flying dragon."

"Eat the soft and fear the hard, the postman's reputation as a tough guy has completely collapsed."

All of a sudden, many media gave Karl Malone the name of a fake tough guy, which made him embarrassed.

On April 18th, the Knicks completed the last game, ended the regular season of this season, and achieved the second record in the East and the third record in the league, second only to the Pacers and the Jazz in the West.

The Pacers are 58 wins and 24 losses, ranking first in the Eastern Conference.

The Knicks are 57 wins and 25 losses, second in the Eastern Conference.

The Bulls are 56 wins and 26 losses, third in the Eastern Conference.

The Heat are 55 wins and 27 losses, fourth in the Eastern Conference.

The last four are the Hornets, Eagles, Cavaliers, and Nets.

Because the Heat are the Southeast Division champions, they automatically rank third in the playoffs against No.7.The Bulls dropped one place, fourth in the playoffs, and played against No.5 in the first round.

In the West, the Jazz are number one, and they are also number one in the league.

The second to fourth are the Lakers, Supersonics, and Spurs, and the fifth to eighth are the Suns, Trail Blazers, Timberwolves, and Mosaic.

Because the Spurs are the Southwest Division champions, they automatically rank third in the playoffs against No. 7.The Sonics dropped one place, ranked fourth in the playoffs, and played against No.5 in the first round.

The first round of the Western Conference playoffs: Jazz vs. Mosaic, Lakers vs. Timberwolves, Spurs vs. Trail Blazers, SuperSonics vs. Suns.

The first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs: Pacers vs. Nets, Knicks vs. Cavaliers, Heat vs. Hawks, Bulls vs. Hornets.

The playoffs will start on April 23, and there are still five days to adjust.

Zhao Dong's regular season statistics for this season have also come out. This season, his shots have increased and his playing time has also been longer.

Averaged 43.5 minutes per game, 25 of 14 shots, 56% shooting, 3.3 of 1.6 three-pointers, 48% shooting, an astonishing 75% shooting at the basket, 7.5 of 6 free throws, 80% shooting %.

场均轰下35.6分12.1篮板9.1助攻1.85抢断3.2盖帽，打出了准三双的全能表现。

To be honest, this data has made the entire league feel great pressure.

Almighty, extremely all-around, and top-notch all-around.

At the same time, a strong scoring ability, and a very efficient scoring ability, even the highest efficient scoring ability in history, has made all teams worried.

Zhao Dong's scoring efficiency in this data has surpassed Jordan's peak scoring season.

It was the 86/87 season, Jordan's third season, he was seriously injured in the second season, and broke out after his comeback in the third season. He averaged 27.8 of 13.4 shots per game, 48.2% from the field, and averaged 37.1 points per game. To the season scoring champion.

37.1 points is also the highest peak in modern basketball. Since then, Jordan himself has not been able to break this limit.

Of course, he is not incapable of breaking, but the rules limit him.

What rules?Jordan's law, that is, the anti-isolation singles law.

How did Jordan play this season?

It's very simple, to use his super singles ability, everyone else is pulled to the side without the ball, he singles the matchup player on the strong side, and then blows up the opponent.

This kind of singles after pulling out, that is, isolated singles, gave full play to his singles ability, and made it more difficult for the opponent team to help defend, and could not double-team help defense in time because the distance was too far.

It is this kind of singles that allowed him to average a high score of 37.1 per game this season.

At the same time, in the playoffs in 86, when the Bulls played against the Celtics, Jordan scored the highest score in the playoffs history, 63 points.

Then, there was a discussion in the league, that is, this kind of single play has created a situation where one person plays and four people watch. It makes basketball lose the performance of teamwork. Too strong single play ability makes basketball lose its competitiveness. If you want to fight alone, it's better to change it to a bullfighting competition.

Therefore, after discussing an offseason and a regular season, in April 88, before the start of the playoffs, the league introduced the Jordan Law, which is the anti-isolation singles law.

There are more than 100 articles in this rule. The main core principle is that the offensive team is not allowed to have more than three players on the weak side or at the top of the arc.

There is also a rule that when the attacker is at the top of the arc or at the top of the free throw line, no more than two people can sink below the free throw line at the same time.

These two core rules prevent other Bulls players from gathering on the weak side and watching Jordan play singles on the strong side as in the past.

This Jordan rule is also the first rule in the history of the league to restrict outside players.

It is precisely because of the emergence of this rule that it restricted Jordan's singles ability and made Jordan and the Bulls fall at the feet of live games for three consecutive seasons.

Of course, this rule was abolished after Jordan retired for the first time, that is, in 94, because there was no Jordan.

In fact, the so-called Jordan rules later, including the Jordan rules that Zhao Dong enjoyed last season, are quasi-Jordan rules, which are not complete at all.

And now, because of the emergence of a more efficient and versatile guy who averaged 35.6 points per game, before the end of the regular season, a voice came out.

(End of this chapter)