Coach Lee

Chapter 712 Athens, August 2004, 8
The American Dream Team won all five games, but their road to promotion was not easy.

In the first match, the U.S. team was taken aback by Puerto Rico, the third runner-up in the Americas.

86-90
The U.S. team fell behind by 34 minutes. If Kobe hadn't made a key shot at the last moment, the U.S. team would have been shut down.

In the second game, the US team encountered strong resistance from the host team, Greece.

77-71
The US team only won by 6 points, and under the Greek team defense, their shooting percentage was dismal, and they did not score more than 80 points.

Game 86, USA 79-[-] Australia
Australia, the champion of Oceania and composed of many NBA players, also caused big trouble for the US team.

Game 90, Lithuania 94-[-] USA
The U.S. team and the old strong team Lithuania played inseparably, and won after a hard fight after overtime.

Game 89, United States 53-[-] Angola

Although they won by 36 points, the U.S. team only scored 89 points under the ruthless Angola team.

In the quarterfinals, the United States eliminated the European powerhouse Spain 102-94.

This is the first time the US team has scored more than [-] points.

Semifinals, Argentina 93-94 USA
After a bitter battle in overtime, the US team was passed by Kobe's lore ball.

The US team and the Chinese team lived up to expectations and met in the final.

Many media people also have a lot of opinions on the two teams of China and the United States.

"In 7 games, only one scored more than [-] points, and the American All-Star dream team is nothing more than that!"

"After the entire series, Kobe was the savior at critical moments twice. He is the fig leaf of the US men's basketball team."

"The Chinese team, under the leadership of China's Li Li, completely crushed the opponents in the same group, but the US team has been through danger every time. The Olympic gold medal this time may belong to the Chinese team."

"Chinese Li averaged 28.9 points per game. Under his leadership, the Chinese men's basketball team is unstoppable."

"The growth of the Chinese men's basketball team has attracted the attention of the world."

However, the American media has a lot of opinions on this American team.Very dissatisfied with the performance of such a dream team.

"Are we going to lose again?"

"Maybe the opponents in Group B are too strong, but what I want to say is that we have really lost our absolute leadership in the basketball world."

"Although the championship may still be ours, our dream team has lost its glory."

TNT basketball commentator Barkley also said on the show:

"We didn't send an absolute main force for the dream team in the past few times, which is justified. This time, if we lose again, I can't imagine it anymore."

The performance of the American men's basketball team did not achieve the expected explosive effect. Although they all won, they were criticized.If you can shut up the domestic people, you can only watch the finals.

In the final, they must win.

Moreover, it is not enough to win less, you must win big!
Only by defeating the Chinese team to win the championship is the best way!

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While the media was buzzing about the Men's Basketball Finals matchup, Li Nan pulled several American players to appear at the Olympic Stadium in Greece.

The Olympic Stadium is very lively tonight.The stands were packed to the brim, there seemed to be 10 people.

Compared with the basketball tube, this large stadium is really grand.

It would be great if only the basketball stadium could have [-] spectators.

When Li Nan was thinking about something, Kobe finally came back after going to the bathroom for a long time.

"Dude, what about the Chinese trapeze you're talking about? Why hasn't he shown up yet?"

"Don't worry, there is still half an hour. Later you will see what Chinese speed is!"

"Li, are you so sure that your Chinese trapeze will win the championship in the sprint?"

"That's not right! If you don't believe me, let's take a gamble? How about $10?"

"Hen~" Kobe smiled lightly, "Thank you, Li, thank you for taking care of my face and returning the 10 last time to me!"

"Then I'm on Lee's side." Iverson said immediately.

what?
Kobe was dissatisfied, "Allen, you are not patriotic! You are a traitor!"

Iverson, who is nearly [-] years old, doesn't like Kobe's set. "This is just a bet based on money, and it cannot be tied to the country. The country must be kept in mind."

Kobe shook his head helplessly.

Iverson couldn't be saved.

Kobe turned his head to look at the other two.

At this time, McGrady and Carter looked at each other, hesitating.

This is a big matter of patriotism or not!
Kobe was agitated at this time.When he just left to go to the toilet, he communicated with a certain coach of the US track and field team. He knew a lot about the 110-meter hurdles tonight.

"Tracey, Vince, let me tell you, the most powerful player in the 110-meter hurdles is our American Alan Johnson. It's just a pity that he was accidentally out. However, even without him, our American team's Trammel Still the biggest favorite to win the championship, 13.17s, this is his result of running casually in the preliminaries. Of course, in addition to Trammell, there is another very powerful player, that is the young French teenager Du Curry. He ran in 13.06 seconds. And Li’s compatriot Liu, his time in the group stage was 13.18 seconds, which must have been his best.”

"Hehe, Kobe, it's not bad, I collected so much information in one trip to the bathroom."

"Isn't that right? I lost once, of course the second time is, uh,"

Kobe accidentally said it.

If Li Nan didn't mention the gamble just now, he would have mentioned it.

However, he didn't care at all, so what if he was found out, he just wanted to win Li Nan once.Just once!real!

"I happened to meet the coach of the track and field team on the road just now, and he told me about the 110-meter hurdles. So I am absolutely sure about it."

Li Nan interrupted Kobe's sophistry,

"No, no, Kobe, Liu Xiang only played less than 70% of his strength in the group stage. According to his coach, he ran 12.60 seconds in training. Your thoughts are all wrong information. Think about it, what kind of character are we Chinese? We are the most low-key character, obviously have 100 points of strength, we usually only play 70 points.”

When Li Nan said this, McGrady and Carter were slightly moved.

But at this time, Li Nan said, "It's like me, I can get 50 points on your heads, but I only get [-] points. This is us Chinese."

Then, McGrady and Carter, who were hesitant, also went to Kobe's side at once.

"Li, don't get complacent too early!"

"Li, today we have to give you a good look!"

"Even if our athletes can't outrun you today, I will stand here!"

Now the two camps have also become 3:2.

"Hahaha, the eyes of the masses are discerning. Li, what you said is really reasonable." Kobe was a little proud, and he didn't forget to recruit Iverson, "Allen, why don't you come over here Bar?"

"No! I'll pass by, and the 10 that I will share with you three is too little. It would be better for me to choose to share your 30 with Li."

Iverson's brain circuit is also powerful enough.

He didn't even think about it, but if he lost, he lost 10 yuan, so he still got a dime?

However, doing things differently, this is Iverson.

hahaha~~~
Everyone also looked at each other and smiled, each with their own thoughts.

(End of this chapter)