The three-point line is really too close

Chapter 126 Are You Threatening Me?Runaway Artest!
The starting lineup of the Kings has not changed from the past.

Point guard "White Devil" Bibby, shooting guard Kevin Martin, small forward "The Beast" Ron Artest, power forward Kenny Thomas, center Brad Miller.

Logically speaking, it should be Bibby who is in charge of facing Zhang Bolong.

But the Kings took a slanted sword and chose to use Artest to mark him in the beginning, contrary to everyone's expectations.

This is clearly based on the idea of ​​"the game can be lost, but Zhang Bolong must die".

Artest's "doing nothing" led the Kings to let Bibby and Martin defend Richardson and Jackson.

The handover gave the Warriors two opportunities for misplaced offense.

Just to completely lock Zhang Bolong with their strongest defender.

This determination is also amazing.

Zhang Bolong looked at the man who was so strong that he was almost barbaric, and that man was also looking at him.

"The Beast" Artest, the best one-on-one defensive specialist in the league.

He has a strong fighting spirit, has outstanding strength, first-class defensive skills, speed and steals are also at their peak.

If he has to say that he has any shortcomings, it may be that his emotional management is almost zero, and he is very irritable and irritable.

If he had only paid attention to restraining his bad temper, this strong personality could have achieved higher achievements than he has now.

The two looked at each other, and Artest's eyes showed disdain.

"You look like a thin monkey, I can tear ten pieces with one hand, Huaxia boy, I will let you know what real confrontation is, and I will make you regret engaging in this sport."

If you say that to the average person, this is ordinary trash talk, but Artest...

He is a ruthless person who can really do such a thing.

At the age of 8, a child laughed at Artest's incompetence after breaking through his defense on the court.

During college, Artest was sent to the second team because of his violent temper. Coach Frascheira called him "a terrorist who can cause panic at any time."

In the summer of 2001, in Jordan's training camp, Artest broke two of Jordan's ribs during a practice session.

In May 2002, ex-girlfriend Jennifer Palmer did not call him back in time as Artest ordered, and was beaten up by him as a result.

In January 2003, in a game against the Heat, Artest and Heat coach Pat Riley argued twice and scuffled each other.

In January 2003, after a loss to the Knicks, Artest threw a $1 video camera against an aisle wall and smashed it to pieces.

In February 2003, at an NBA union player gathering, Artest fought with former Rockets small forward Posey in front of former US President Bill Clinton.

……

Until November 2004, the notorious incident at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

However, none of the above records Zhang Bolong has seen with his own eyes.

What he really witnessed was one game in 2011-12.

It was the Lakers playing against the Thunder at home.

Before the halftime break of the game, Artest, wearing a Lakers jersey, forced a dunk under Ibaka's full defense.

After the goal, the excited Artest beat his chest fiercely to vent his passion, and then suddenly gave Harden beside him a hard elbow.

This elbow directly put Harden on the ground, causing a slight concussion, and he was suspended for 7 games because of this relatively fierce action.

Afterwards, some people thought that this action was unintentionally made by Artest because the celebration was too passionate.

Zhang Bolong just wanted to say that no one who watched the game and replays could say such a thing.

Artest is going for people.

Zhang Bolong has no doubt that any threat he makes right now may come true in the next second.

But he was not afraid.

The Pistons have fought themselves,
The Spurs have contested it themselves.

Big Ben, Horry, and Bowen didn't do anything to themselves. You Artest, a bully guy, still want to scare me?

Zhang Bolong curled his lips and said with a joking smile:
"Confrontation? Is it the kind that punches fans hard?"

Artest's face suddenly became stiff, like a criminal who broke the law and discipline.

He stroked his mohawk hairstyle, gritted his molars and rubbed his fists.

It seemed that in the next second, he would swallow Zhang Bolong alive, and use his steel-like muscles to crush Zhang Bolong fiercely.

Zhang Bolong had to admit that he felt a sense of oppression coming to his face.

"Don't say things you shouldn't say or I'll let you lie down and leave this stadium, I swear."

He clenched his fists and lowered his voice.

Really bluffing.

But Zhang Bolong also frowned.

"Swear? If I lie down and leave this stadium, tomorrow you will lie down and leave this world—do you believe it?"

Zhang Bolong suddenly increased his speed, and directly stepped forward to break through.

But in the breakthrough process, he followed Paul's example and gave Artest a dark elbow.

A force beyond the size of a guard leaned directly towards Artest, who was directly pushed to the ground and knocked out of the field.

"Offensive foul!"

The referee blew his whistle to signal Zhang Bolong to dribble the ball into someone.

Zhang Bolong nodded and gave the ball very flatly.

On the contrary, Artest, who fell to the ground, was stunned.

Then, coming back to his senses, he got up directly from the ground, and was about to rush towards Zhang Bolong angrily.

But the next moment, Richardson, Barnes, Biedrins, Turiaf...

There was also his old teammate Stephen Jackson, who stood in front of him.

"If you dare to attack him, you should be ready to fight with us."

"Stephen..."

Artest hesitated, turned and returned to his own half.

10 minutes later,
Zhang Bolong looked down at his hands.

There seems to be some burning sensation.

His hands felt hot.

When the fourth three-pointer in the first quarter spun into the net, Artest, who had an explosive mentality, directly knocked Zhang Bolong to the ground.

As a result, what was obtained was a "3+1" ending.

"Can you guard against me? Don't be stupid."

Zhang Bolong spat out the braces in his mouth, his face was indescribably unruly and arrogant,

"Even if it's a foul, you can't keep me, as I said."

Artest rarely spoke back, but continued to attack the ball.

He carried the defense of Jackson and Harrington, and also responded with a "2+1".

In the second half of the first quarter and in the second quarter, Artest played the most aggressive performance of his career.

Especially on the offensive end, he guarded the basketball like he was carrying a pack of dynamite. He focused on breaking through, forcibly causing damage, and repeatedly caused fouls on the inside of the Warriors.

At halftime, he had made 8 of 8 free throws.

On the defensive end, Artest also contributed two blocks and three steals, supporting the King's defense alone!

(End of this chapter)