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Chapter 874 You Are The Greatest

This year's summer league, the protagonist is the Timberwolves with only one lottery pick.

The reason is that Zhao Li and Medved, two players who have experienced a season in the NBA, have joined.

Medved has proven himself to be a Finals-level starting center and was the recipient of the Most Improved Player award last season.

Zhao Li and Medved, one inside and one outside, dominated the summer league.

Medved initially demonstrated the results of his special training.

During the entire summer league, Medved averaged 6 shots per game from the free throw line, hit 3.4 goals, and his shooting percentage exceeded 50%.

Medved's progress is amazing. He played a dominant performance in the summer league, averaging 23 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks per game, leading the Timberwolves all the way to capture the flag and win the summer league championship , Medved himself was crowned the Most Valuable Player of the Summer League and the Most Valuable Player of the Summer League Finals.

"This outstanding young man is telling the world how good he is, his journey has just begun, let him continue his journey."

As soon as the summer league ended, Zhao Libian hurried back to China to report to the national team to participate in the Asian Championships held in Tianjin, China.

This year's Asian Championships will qualify for next year's World Championships. Because Yao Yueban is recuperating from his injury, the Chinese team has no generals. Bai Jidong once wanted to go with the team to stabilize the morale of the army, but was persuaded by Zhao Li.

"It's 2009 now, and it's time for our generation to take up the banner of the Chinese men's basketball team. If Uncle Wolf is required to escort the Asian Championships, it means that our group of people are all trash and are not qualified to serve the country. Go to war."

When Zhao Li was interviewed by CCTV, he said loudly: "Please rest assured, we will win the championship with all victories!"

It was Zhao Li's determination to take responsibility that made Bai Jidong give up his early comeback.

Indeed, China's future belongs to them.

How long can he protect China if he is as strong as him?Sometimes, when it's time to let go, you have to let go.

In August, the Asian Championships were held as scheduled.

The Chinese team won all the way, only encountered trouble in the semi-finals and finals.

The opponent in the semi-finals was Lebanon. There were a group of strong men from West Asia in the team, and the strong naturalized foreign aid once caused a lot of trouble for China.

However, Yi Lian dominated the basket, and Zhao Li didn't do anything, but kept making balls and feeding cakes for Yi Lian.

At the end of the game, Yi Lian scored 34 points and 15 rebounds, Zhao Li scored 13 points and 12 assists, defeated Lebanon without any risk, and advanced to the final.

In the final, Yi Lian met his old opponent Haddadi.

Although the current achievements of the two cannot be compared, Haddadi is the first player to make Yilian suffer in various senses.

In the Asian Youth Championship a few years ago, the Chinese youth team led by Yi Lian met the Iranian team. In that battle, China lost to Yi Lian, and Yi Lian was also beaten by Haddadi.

Up to now, Yilian has been in the NBA for two years, but Haddadi was not selected in the draft, and he is still looking for opportunities to challenge the NBA.

However, Haddadi still regards Yilian as the defeated opponent of the past, and there is a taste of contempt in every gesture.

At the beginning of the game, Haddadi showed his power at the basket, covered two of China, and acted as the starting point on the offensive end, connecting the whole team together.

Yi Lian lost a lot at the beginning, his momentum was too weak.

Haddadi let him shoot consecutively. Yi Lian was nervous and wanted to make steady shots. The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't make the shots.

Bai Jidong in front of the TV watched the live broadcast, almost dropped his glass in anger: "What kind of bullshit is this beating?"

Under the leadership of Haddadi, Iran played more and more fiercely, and suddenly established a 13-point advantage.

Under Fiba's rules, this advantage is considered huge.

There was not much time left for the Chinese team, so Bai Jidong took advantage of the intermission to call Yi Lian.

When Yi Lian heard that it was Bai Jidong's call, he trembled, feeling that he was about to be scolded.

"Hey, Lao Bai, haven't you slept yet? It must be late in the U.S. right now?" Yi Lian chattered nervously. (It's daylight in America right now)
"Can I still sleep seeing you playing like this? You played in the NBA for two years, why can't you beat that Iranian? What were you doing in the first half? Do you want to lead the Chinese team to the streets?" Bai Jidong asked yell.

Yi Lian played the game under a lot of pressure, coaches and teammates encouraged him, but what he needed was not encouragement, but this kind of merciless reprimand.

"I didn't play well, but I still have a chance to make up for it." Yi Lian meant that there was still a second half.

Bai Jidong threatened fiercely: "If you act like a bird in the second half, then don't go back to the United States, I will be angry when I see you now!"

"Brother Dong, do you have any suggestions?"

"If you don't make a shot, don't shoot it, drive through the ball and kill that Iranian idiot!"

If people know that White Wolf is so rude on the phone, I'm afraid it will lose a lot of fans, right?Yi Lian thought interestingly.

"Okay, I will." Yi Lian hung up the phone.

Zhao Li just walked over and handed Yi Lian a bottle of drink, "Have you been scolded by Uncle Wolf?"

"Call me bloody." Yi Lian joked.

Zhao Li smiled, "You should be scolded for your performance in the first half. You are the starting power forward of the Timberwolves. What kind of thing is Haddadi, and he dares to be so arrogant?"

Yi Lian knew what Zhao Li meant, "I will get it back in the second half."

"Shoot him with your right hand. If they double-team you, I'll be in the corner." Zhao Li warned.

Yi Lian nodded, "Understood."

At the beginning of the second half, Zhao Li completed the death-wound defense against Kamrani and stole the ball.

All Iranian members retreated, and China stood down.

Yi Lian took the ball on the right side, and Haddadi suddenly stepped back and said, "Yi, you shoot, I am willing to let you shoot."

Let me vote?Yi Lian's temper couldn't be contained all of a sudden, if the fuck didn't make the vote, what face would he have?
"diu lei lou mou!" Yi Lian roared, dribbling the ball with his right hand and making a strong side breakthrough, explosive like a giant beast.

What was the selling point of Yilian in the draft?Seven-foot net height, good wingspan, extremely abnormal running ability and physical fitness for the same height, and world-class starting speed for the same height.

Haddadi didn't expect Yi Lian to leave a wide open and not to shoot. He didn't realize it all at once, and Yi Lian stepped past him.

Yi Lian invaded the basket, leaped up like a god, and Pangu, who raised the ball like an open sky, slashed violently and fell to Iran's basket.

"You fucking should have hit like this long ago, kill these Iranian idiots!" Bai Jidong jumped up from the sofa and clenched his fists and shouted excitedly.

Chu Meng hurriedly took the child away, so as not to imitate Bai Jidong's swearing.

This dunk was the starting point of the Chinese team's counterattack. From this round, Yi Lian returned to normal, showing his strength as the Timberwolves' starting power forward, and confronted Haddadi with all his strength.

Haddadi is a master who bullies the weak and fears the strong. Seeing that Yi Lian is so violent, his momentum can't help but weaken by three points.

Zhao Li followed suit, stealing Kamrani consecutively and hitting a counterattack. The point difference quickly narrowed, and Iran called a timeout.

Unlike Yilian's explosive offense, Zhao Li is the hero behind the scenes. He is selfless and not greedy for credit. As long as his teammates have better opportunities, he will definitely be the first to find teammates.

"Zhao Li is a defender that has never appeared in Chinese history. He is tough in defense, clear in mind, top-notch in counterattack speed, well-organized in position, and has one-handed shooting."

"It is true that there has never been a defender like Xiao Zhao before. His playing is really reasonable."

At the end of the game, the Chinese team reversed Iran and won the championship.

Yilian scored 24 points and 13 rebounds and was crowned the MVP of the Asian Championships; Zhao Li scored 21 points, 9 assists and 7 steals, his performance even surpassed Yilian, but the Asian Championship MVP considers the performance of the entire tournament, so Zhao Li failed to get the MVP .

In the end, Yi Lian and Zhao Li joined hands to be selected as the best team of the Asian Championships. This is the first time that a Chinese 07 double star has undertaken a major competition task.It is also the first time since 1996 that the Chinese team won the intercontinental championship without Bai Jidong and Yao Yueban.

In September, Jordan was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

On the night of the Hall of Fame, Bai Jidong came to the scene and met with many old players.

Pippen, Kukoc, Rodman, Kerr, Longley, Hubble…

The old bulls recalled the year together, and then congratulated Jordan together.

Jordan, the first incoming Hall of Famer to speak, awaited the host's announcement.

"Let's count down Michael Jordan's career from 10."

"Selected to the All-NBA first team ten times."

"Nine-time All-Defensive First Team selection."

"Six-time Finals MVP."

"Five-time regular season MVP."

"Three-time All-Star MVP."

"One-time Defensive Player of the Year."

"1985 Rookie of the Year."

"And these, for his entire great career, are just a glimpse."

"It's Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame time."

"Michael Jordan dominated the game from the moment he stepped foot in the league. He shocked people with his skill and style. He made the Chicago Bulls a dynasty. They won six championships in eight years. Champion. In fifteen seasons with the Bulls and Wizards, he has transcended the limits of basketball and become the most recognizable athlete in the world, not the kid cut from his high school team."

"Nobody doubts that he's going to be in the Hall of Fame..."

After the host's opening remarks, a tribute video was played live.

You Bird: "I have great respect for Michael, because every night, he will show amazing fighting spirit on the court. Look at his dribbling, you can't imagine what kind of incredible actions he will make in the next second. "

And of course the magician: "He'll make you wish you could fly in the clouds one day. You'll wonder what that feels like."

Naturally, there will be Jordan's mentor-Dean Smith.

"One time in the locker room, Michael came up to me and said, 'Coach, coach. ’ I said, ‘What’s the matter, are you okay? ’ he said, ‘Hopefully that dunk isn’t too flashy. ’ I said ‘Which dunk? ’ He said, ‘That’s the dunk I just did tonight. ""

As soon as the screen turned, the camera showed Jordan's one-handed cradle slam dunk by riding a thousand miles and riding alone in college.

"At that time, such a dunk would embarrass others." Smith said, dancing in front of the camera.

The last scene of the camera belongs to Bai Jidong, who is wearing a hat.

"There are many great Michaels in this world. In my heart, you are the greatest one, brother, I take off my hat to you."

"Welcome, Michael Jordan, the paragon of all players, and welcome to 1996 Hall of Famer, David Thompson."

"Girls and gentlemen, let's welcome Michael Jordan again."

Bai Jidong stood up with his teammates and applauded vigorously.

From afar, Bai Jidong saw the tears in the corners of Jordan's eyes.

What kind of shock is this?
Bai Jidong has only seen Jordan cry twice in his life, once when he won the championship on Father's Day in 1996, and once when Jordan stood on the stage of the Hall of Fame today.

However, Bai Jidong understands him very well.

Jordan has experienced countless big scenes in his life, but today he lost control of his emotions, not because he entered the Hall of Fame.For him, being in the Hall of Fame is a sure thing.What excited Jordan was that he met his career leaders, opponents, teammates, juniors, and coaches, and thought of his decades of experience, the pain, happiness, failures, setbacks, victories, injuries, everything he experienced. Everything, and the people lost along the way.

In the old age of a strong man, looking back on his life as a soldier and horse, pointing to the country, he is impassioned.

But after today, the peak era that belonged to Jordan's dominance really belongs to the past tense.

This situation makes people dream of going back to the past, how can it not hurt?

(End of this chapter)