pinnacle of basketball

Chapter 704 Opening a new era
"Tact No. 1." Li Zilong controlled the ball and directed his teammates to run tactics.

In the general impression of Americans, the physical fitness of Chinese players is average, but the execution ability of tactics is excellent.So when Li Zilong commanded the whole team to implement tactics, the US team players also raised their defensive vigilance.

It was the first time to play against a super strong team like the US team. The Chinese team did not show nervousness for the first time.

The U.S. team usually has a very active performance when playing international games. Because of their strong strength, they can use this enthusiasm to open up the point difference in a very short period of time, resulting in a huge point difference in the first quarter of many games.

In this exchange match, the U.S. team was still active, and the defensive end gave the Chinese team a very strong oppression. However, the Chinese players who have experienced professional league experience did not show panic, but used stable performance to solve the crisis one by one.

Zhang Jianing held the ball, and Jackson immediately defended him. His body muscles are stronger than in the regular season. It can be seen that he has improved a lot during the offseason, and his flexibility is much faster than before.

"Boy, do you still think the game is boring?" Jackson mocked, his hands were constantly interfering with Zhang Jianing's ball control.

"It's fancy." Zhang Jianing said coldly, and then discovered the defensive loophole between Jackson's legs. He gently delivered the ball, and the basketball passed between Jackson's legs. Jackson clamped his legs instinctively, but still couldn't stop the embarrassment of being pierced through the crotch.

Zhang Jianing immediately broke through to Jackson's left.

"The ball can pass, but people can't." Jackson stretched out his arms and moved sideways, trying to block Zhang Jianing's progress, but Zhang Jianing's physical strength completely ignored his blocking.

For a blunt frontal breakthrough, Jackson's defense was as vulnerable as paper.

First he was pierced through the crotch, and then he was passed by ignoring the defense. Zhang Jianing made Jackson lose face with just one attack.

Zhang Jianing's physical strength has completely refreshed Jackson's understanding of the physical fitness of Chinese players. In the league, there are no more than 5 players who can break through their own physical fitness, but they are easily passed by Zhang Jianing.

Zhang Jianing, who successfully passed the defense, did not show his finishing ability. Instead, after attracting the attention of the inside defenders, he chose to split the ball and gave the ball to Chen Xin, who had a better chance, and the latter dunked in with both hands.

In previous games where the US team participated, the first goal was usually scored by the US team, but today the Chinese team turned the goal and scored the opening goal at the US team's home court, which boosted the morale of the team to a certain extent.

Zhang Jianing's small test immediately attracted Louis' attention, "This player is very good."

"It's rare for you to give such a high evaluation." Fang Tianzheng joked, "Aren't you always strict with players?"

"He is really strong and has the strength to play in the NBA. Why not send him to the NBA? He will definitely make a difference." Lewis asked.

Fang Tianzheng looked at Zhang Jianing's vigorous figure and said, "Everyone has their own choice, we have no right to interfere, don't we?"

Choosing the European League is Zhang Jianing's own choice.

"Actually, you don't owe me anything." Fang Tianzheng said suddenly, "It was just my own choice back then."

Louis froze, "Your own choice?"

"That's right, it wasn't the NBA that rejected me, but I rejected the NBA." Fang Tianzheng explained, "I want to prove that the value of my existence may not only be in the NBA, so I chose to leave here and return to China to become a coach and train more outstanding players."

Louis suddenly realized that the accident that made him blame himself for nearly 20 years was just a misunderstanding.

"You should be very clear that when I was able to enter the NBA easily as me, even if I didn't play, many teams would choose me, because I am a Chinese player and there is a huge Chinese market behind me, but even if I entered the NBA, so what? With my ability, how high can I play? Instead of living here in vain, it is better to do something more meaningful in China." Fang Tianzheng said with a relaxed expression.

"So, this is your basketball, and it's flourishing now." The knot that had troubled Louis for 20 years was finally untied, and he finally didn't have to blame himself anymore.

"Flourishing? They are just seeds now. The era that really belongs to them has not yet arrived." Fang Tianzheng looked at the high-spirited teenagers on the field. They are still in the rising stage of their basketball careers, and when they really enter the peak period, that is the time to officially start their era.

"I look forward to that day." Louis is also very much looking forward to the moment when these seeds take root and sprout and flourish.

On the court, the US team tried to disrupt the Chinese team's game rhythm by improving the game rhythm, but they did not expect the Chinese team to adapt to the game environment in a very short period of time.

But Carlisle Curry showed very superb shooting skills, especially the ability to complete shots in fast-paced games, which is outstanding. Although Qiu Fei is very familiar with Curry's ability, he still failed to guard him. Curry hit two consecutive three-pointers in transition from offense to defense, and the US team gradually stabilized the situation.

Chen Xin showed the same level of strength and quality as Howard in the interior, and he did not lose the opponent at all in the matchup and blocking, which well guaranteed the team's rebounds.

Howard actually performed very hard in the confrontation, and his back-up singles were completely ineffective. Even the hook was blocked by Chen Xin.

"There's something in that inside line." Howard said to his teammates.

"Then I'll meet him." Chris held the ball to 45°, walked quickly, passed Li Zilong, and in front of him was Chen Xin in full swing.

"I will guard the penalty area of ​​the Chinese team!" Chen Xin built a defensive barrier near the penalty area to separate Chris from the basket.

"That depends on whether you can defend yourself!" Chris didn't slow down, and charged Chen Xin head-on. This didn't seem like a smart choice. After all, Chen Xin's size and defensive deterrence range are very large, and the probability of a successful frontal challenge is very low.

"Front-on confrontation? You underestimate Chris too much." The teammates of the US team are very relaxed. Chris knows how to use rhythm to avoid defenders. If you really naively think that he will challenge head-on, you will suffer a big loss. Chris's offense is full of "surprises".

Sure enough, the "surprise" came.

Chris did not evade Chen Xin's defense, nor did he have any rhythm changes, but challenged Chen Xin's defense.

(End of this chapter)