God of NBA point guards

Chapter 454 Mutombo: Iron Fist, you haven’t dunked on me yet
June 1997, 5, the day of the final G31 match.

Zhou Quan got up at eight o'clock in the morning. From the moment he opened his eyes, his extremely restrained energy began to flow out, and soon his energy reached a very strong level.

In the morning, Roger Philippe arrived in Chicago and went to the exquisite coffee shop that had just opened, and drank coffee with Zhou Quan and Zengli.

Needless to say, although Zhou Quan is a mortal enemy of Jordan and the Bulls, the exquisite coffee shop he endorsed has been very popular among the middle class and elites in Chicago since its opening. Zeng Li is planning to open a second branch in Chicago. .

According to Philip's analysis, although the Bulls are considered the most popular professional team in Chicago, as the world heavyweight boxing champion, Iron Fist is still very popular and influential here. This is also the influence and charm of professional boxing in the United States.

Philip has been in New York during this time, preparing with Arum and Don King for the boxing match between Zhou Quan and Tyson. The boxing match will be held in New York at Madison Square Garden.

However, he didn't talk about the boxing match, and he didn't even reveal how much Zhou Quan's appearance fee was. He only talked about the finals and coffee, so as not to distract Zhou Quan.

He didn't talk about the news either, because the media's targeting of Iron Fist had become more and more intense in the past two days, and all the white stuff was turned into black stuff by those media.

He knew what the media was trying to do, it was just to distract Iron Fist.

"Husband, all the stores in China now buy the stores directly. Will the investment be too big?" Zeng Li said.

Zhou Quan said: "We are not short of funds, and the prices of stores in first-tier cities in China should not be expensive. One store averages 50, and two hundred stores is 1000 million, more than [-] million US dollars. This is considered a fixed investment.

A real estate company will be set up to manage the fixed assets of these stores and collect rent from Jazz. This company can also slowly get involved in domestic real estate. "

"Okay then." Zeng Li said.

……

At night, the United Center in Chicago is filled with stars and celebrities can be seen everywhere.

There are a lot of stars in Hollywood, and there are also a lot of NBA stars, and more of them are media reporters from all over the United States and from all over the world.

The media boxes at both ends could no longer accommodate the reporters. The aisles of the auditorium, the player aisles, and the seats in the front row were all filled with reporters and their cameras.

Nearly [-] Bulls fans wore the unified finals jerseys presented by the Bulls, and everyone's face was filled with anticipation and enthusiasm.

Two thousand SuperSonics fans gathered in the east auditorium, not behind the baseline at either end, and wearing the uniform Finals jerseys given to them by the team.

There are Bulls fans behind the baseline at both ends, so no matter which side of the Sonics' half is on, free throws will be affected by Bulls fans.

"Allen, who do you think you're more optimistic about?" a reporter came up and asked.

"From the perspective of the lineup and the regular season record, the Bulls are stronger. But in terms of personal ability, Iron Fist is stronger. I believe he can perform amazingly." Iverson did not answer this question directly.

"Charles, what do you think the Sonics' chances are of defending their title?" the reporter asked.

"I believe Michael will not give them a chance." Barkley said firmly.

"Will you come to the Bulls next season?" the reporter asked again.

"Oh, I can't tell yet, I haven't made a decision." Barkley laughed.

"Dameng, which team will your next team be?" the reporter asked.

"Not sure yet."

Olajuwon no longer publicly denies the possibility of leaving the team. He is really disappointed with Mosaic's boss.

"Karim, what do you think is the chance of Iron Fist defending the dynasty?" the reporter asked.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn't think about it. He had thought about this question countless times, and immediately answered: "There is a chance. No matter how strong the Bulls are, Iron Fist is the No. 1 active player. He is the most difficult person to defend in the league. His team has a chance to defend the dynasty.

As for how high the probability is, it's really hard to say, because the two teams, Iron Fist and Michael, are very strong. "

In the visiting team's locker room, George Karl wiped the sweat from his forehead and began to make tactical arrangements.

Although he has won two championships and is now a very famous championship coach in the league, the pressure of the three consecutive championship dynasties is very high, and the Bulls' lineup is stronger than the Sonics and has a better record, so he is still a little nervous. of.

Others are also nervous, also coming from the pressure of winning three consecutive championships.

Ballmer, the boss who rarely attends away games, was also there. Given his status, he was somewhat nervous.

When Zhou Quan saw that everyone was nervous, how could this work? He immediately said loudly: "Guys, remember, they are under greater pressure than us, because they have lost to us twice in a row in the finals. If they lose again, , we will beat them in the Finals for the third time, and we will complete the three-peat dynasty over the Bulls, so we can lose, but they cannot."

"Iron Fist is right, the pressure on the Bulls is definitely greater than on us."

"Yes, I think so too."

Everyone started talking, the atmosphere in the locker room was lively, and the pressure immediately decreased.

The atmosphere in the home team's locker room was indeed tense.

After losing twice in a row in the finals and being defeated by the Sonics both times, this kind of pressure has been accumulating for two years. Whether it is Jordan or others, even Phil Jackson, there is also a kind of pressure.

This kind of pressure began to swell when the game was about to come, seriously affecting everyone's psychology. Everyone felt heavy in their chests.

Jordan, like Zhou Quan, immediately stood up and said after discovering this situation: "Hey guys, from now on, let go of all the pressure in our hearts, because their pressure is far greater than ours, and our little pressure is nothing at all. .

They want to complete three consecutive championships. This is their pressure, but no team in the league has been able to complete three consecutive championships in the past 30 years. Larry Bird has not done it, neither has Earvin Johnson, nor has the Bad Boys. , we have never experienced it either, how about we guess how much pressure they are under? "

"Yes, we can definitely stop them." Pippen immediately agreed.

"We will definitely beat them this time." Ron Harper said excitedly.

With the help of a few people, the tension in the Bulls also eased.

At eight o'clock, the two sides announced the starting list.

SuperSonics: Laettner, Rodman, Schrempf, Jose Hawkins, Zhou Quan

Bulls: Mutombo, Toni Kukoc, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Ron Harper
In the NBC commentary box, Elgin Baylor said: "Oscar, although the media is generally optimistic about the Bulls, I think it is too absolute. What do you think?"

Robertson nodded and said: "As the defending team of two consecutive championships and having the current No. 1 Iron Fist champion, the SuperSonics are confident.

And I think the Iron Fist King has never exploded at full strength this season. From the regular season to the Western Conference Finals, he has retained his strength. "

Elgin Baylor said: “When the regular season reached April, his feel began to improve. In fact, this is understandable. He gained weight during the regular season, which must have affected his feel.

What's amazing is that he may have gained a few kilograms in weight and grown a bit bigger, but his athleticism is as good as before. What an amazing talent! "

"Yes, a point guard with a naked height of 188 centimeters can maintain top athleticism even though his weight reaches about 96 or 97 kilograms. This is a historical talent. He is the O'Neal of the guard." Robert Mori Road.

In the player tunnel, the starting lineups of the two teams were waiting to play. The host outside was speaking, but the lights had not yet been turned off.

Zhou Quan and Mutombo were drafted in the same year. They started chatting after they met because Zhou Quan often dunks on centers.

So I don’t know why we talked about the big man being dunked by the small man.

"Tekken, you have dunked against Ewing, and you have dunked against Dream, but you have not dunked against O'Neal and David Robinson, and you have not dunked against me." Mutombo said proudly.

"That's because I have a good relationship with the three of you and I don't want to isolate you."

Zhou Quan explained, and then asked with a strange expression: "What the hell, Dikembe, do you still want to be dunked by me?"

Mutombo shook his right index finger at Zhou Quan and said with a smile: "I am different from the two of them. I specialize in defense. You can't even think of dunking on me."

"Dikembe, you know, you are provoking me."

Zhou Quan laughed. At this time, the lights outside went out, and the host began to call the visiting team. After saying this, he followed his teammates and walked out.

"Dikembe, I support you, I will kill him when he rushes in tonight." After Zhou Quan went out, Jordan cheered Mutombo.

"His face is bloody."

Pippen, who was quiet just now, also said fiercely.

The United Center alternated between boos and cheers. After playing, they warmed up for a moment, then everyone returned to the bench, and the game was about to begin.Zhou Quan greeted his friends next to him and sat on the bench.

"Di!"

As the referee blew his whistle, the players on both sides tightened their scalps and stood up one after another.

"Come!"

Zhou Quan walked forward and shouted loudly, raising his right hand.

Rodman and other teammates put their hands on each other, and the coaching staff, including the coaching staff, gathered outside for several levels.

"Dynasty!" Zhou Quan raised his arms and shouted.

"dynasty!"

Up and down the SuperSonics, everyone from owner Ballmer to the two thousand fans cheered.

"Champion! Champion..."

Under the leadership of Jordan, high-pitched cheers immediately erupted from the Bulls side.

……

Jump ball, Bulls attack.

Inside, Toni Kukoc made a circle in the penalty area and immediately pulled out. At this time, Jordan cut inside from the right three-point line, started a pick-and-roll with Kukoc, and continued to cut inside.

Rodman made a quick decision, immediately switched defense and kept up with Jordan.

Zhou Quan saw it and immediately followed Kukoc.

"Whoosh!"

Pippen on the left wing passed the ball across to Kukoc who cut outside.

"The big one beats the small ones!"

Zhang Lili shouted.

Kukoc cut outside and received the ball one step inside the right-wing three-point line, then turned around and shook the ball upward with both hands.

Facing Zhou Quan's defense, he used fake moves very carefully, because Zhou Quan often blocked centers, even super centers.

Zhou Quan's reaction was super fast. When he took off, with quick eyesight and quick hands, he struck forward with his right hand instantly. With a "pop", he hit the basketball that Kukoc was swinging upward very accurately.

"Oh!"

Bulls fans screamed in horror.

"Ouch!"

"Steal the ball?"

Zhang Lili and Xu Jicheng cheered happily.

Kukoc was also startled. Fortunately, he grabbed the ball with both hands and shook it upwards. Zhou Quan's strength was not strong enough, and the ball was not knocked away.

But his offensive rhythm had been disrupted. At this time, Jordan, who cut inside to the basket, got rid of Rodman and asked him for the ball. He quickly passed the ball.

I almost made a mistake just now, so I was very careful with this pass and specifically used a jump pass.

But Zhou Quan's reaction was so fast. It didn't matter whether it was a fake move or a precise strike to prevent your ball from passing through my blockade. He jumped up again.

"Snapped!"

He stretched his right arm as hard as he could, reached up for a moment, and with a precise strike, he confiscated the ball.

"Oh hoo!"

On the SuperSonics bench, two thousand visiting team fans immediately cheered.

"It's broken, it's really broken this time!" Zhang Lili shouted excitedly.

"Interception in the air, the reaction is so fast!" Xu Jicheng said excitedly.

After Zhou Quan landed, he swayed to the right, shook Kukoc and immediately broke through from the left.

At this time, Jordan below had started to return to defense, and Ron Harper at the top of the arc had already reached the front, but Zhou Quan's fast break did not stop. When he rushed to the center line, he had already left Kukoc two steps behind and reached the left wing for a three-pointer. When the line is 45 degrees, slow down, brake, take off, and take action.

"Quick stop jump shot!"

Zhang Lili let out a loud shout.

"brush!"

Splashes appeared and a three-pointer was hit.

"Oh hoo!"

The cheers of two thousand fans rang out again.

"Shh!"

Bulls fans also booed.

"Beautiful! Zhou Quan made an emergency jumper and hit a three-pointer. His hand should be good today." Xu Jicheng said excitedly.

Zhang Liji said with a smile: "Last season, some media said that he would use his efforts to adjust his condition. In the finals, he will definitely adjust as well as he can."

Xu Jicheng said: "Zhou Quan's fast break after stealing from the outside is the most difficult for the Bulls to defend. He is the fastest person on both teams."

Zhang Liji nodded and said: "I don't know why Zhou Quan is so talented. He weighs 97 kilograms now and can run as fast and as flexible as last year."

Xu Jicheng said: "Yes, 5 kilograms is not small. In boxing, those small weight classes have a difference of one kilogram."

“对，48、49、50、52、53、55、57、59、61，这九个级别都是一公斤和两公斤的差别，5公斤差了几个小级别。”张合理说道。

When the Bulls attacked, Ron Harper pushed the ball into the frontcourt, handed it to Pippen on the left, and stopped at the top of the key to respond.

Jordan still used Kukoc's pick-and-roll to cut inside. Zhou Quan changed direction in advance and bypassed Kukoc, but it was also one step behind Jordan.

Rodman saw that Zhou Quan did not change defense, and he also followed Kukoc who was cutting outside.

On the left wing, with Schrempf behind him, Pippen passed the ball with one hand to Jordan, who was cutting into the paint.

After receiving the ball, Jordan stepped up, jumped up, grabbed the ball with his right hand and raised it diagonally forward, trying to fly to Laettner for a dunk.

Laettner and Mutombo were fighting, and they jumped up to block the shot. Jordan's right arm was slightly deflected, and then he accelerated and smashed down.

"boom!"

"Oh hoo!"

As the basket exploded, countless Bulls fans immediately raised their arms and cheered, and huge shouts rang out in the United Center.

"Oh, the Flyer is the Flyer, Laettner was dunked." Elgin Baylor said in admiration in the NBC commentary box.

"The Iron Fist King was still a little slow in pursuit, giving Jordan a chance." Robertson explained.

(End of this chapter)