I'm really a slam dunk

Chapter 73
Du Qi accepted it as soon as he saw it, relieved his anger, and returned to the Nets.

在这场比赛，杜奇一共出战24分钟，砍下17分2盖帽4篮板1抢断3助攻。

Among them, 14 points were scored in the last quarter.

He made 8 of 4 three-pointers.

Such data, compared with the regular season, naturally cannot be seen.

But Du Qi's performance undoubtedly added a wonderful touch to the Shanghai Stadium!
Next is media interview time.

After all the activities were over, Du Qi once again visited the Greater Shanghai with Yao Ming, including the Oriental Pearl Tower and other iconic landmarks.

soon.

Du Qi and Yao Ming went to the next preseason game with their respective teams.

In general, each team in the preseason is like 8 games, which are games played to run-in the team's new lineup.

The Nets here.

In the preseason, they encountered the Pacers, Celtics, Jazz... A total of 8 games were played, and the Nets had 5 wins and 3 losses.

After observation, we also discovered various problems with this new lineup.

The biggest and most obvious of these is the conflict between Duke and Vince Carter.

Yes.

In the first preseason game of the Nets VS Rockets, coach Painter found this sign.

And guarded Vince Carter in a short-term warning.

Vince Carter, who was "warned", kept his game for two games, but in the following games, he once again exposed his strong "resentment" towards Du Qi.

The time came to May 2004, 10.

On the eve of the 2004-2005 season.

Nets Club.

in the training hall.

boom! boom! boom!
There are Nets players slapping the basketball.

now.

The Nets just finished an internal tryout game.

A wave was divided with Duke as the captain, and a wave was divided with Vince Carter as the captain.This directly and dramatically pits Duke and Vince Carter against each other for a game.

As a result, Duke's side won.

Seeing Du Qi being praised and supported by the Nets players, Vince Carter could hardly suppress the prehistoric power in his heart.

sidelines.

Bishop Jesses, Painter and other coaching staff members watched from the sidelines.Get a panoramic view of the player's state.

"It seems that this year's lineup is not very good."

A coach spoke first.

"It's mainly the conflict between Carter and Du." Painter followed suit.

"I saw."

Jesse recovered from his illness and started working, "Obviously, Vince Carter, an NBA superstar, has problems with Du, a rising star.

Well, the opinion is not small.

After a few preseason matches, it seems that the more you run in, the more obvious it is..."

Jesses did not lead the team in the 8 games of the preseason, but he listened to Painter's report.Having said that, he couldn't help but look at Painter:
"Coach Painter, I heard you 'threatened' Vince Carter for this?"

"He's self-righteous and alone, and I'm just talking to him as it is."

Painter did not deny, "Furthermore, although Carter is a famous NBA star, in my eyes, his talent is really not as good as Du."

"Hehe, you love and protect Du."

Jesse said rather helplessly.

After thinking about it, he said again:
"It's not good to be infighting like this. The regular season will start soon, and I don't want this to be a hidden danger."

"That……"

The members of the coaching staff all had migraines, they knew it was not good, but how to solve this?
"I have a way."

Bishop Jesses smiled slyly, "Coach Ton, call the players over."

"it is good."

The member of the coaching staff named Ton responded and summoned Du Qi and other players.

Du Qi was drinking water to rehydrate, and when he heard the coach's call, he followed Bishop Jesses.

"Everyone."

Bishop Jesses glanced at the players of the Nets one by one, "We watched your trial match just now, and we have a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each player.

but.

We still found a big problem.

That is, there is a relatively big contradiction between Du and Vince Carter.

And this contradiction, I heard that it was very obvious in the preseason games.

Du, as the Nets' super rookie this year, even won the FMVP of the NBA Finals.

Vince Carter, as the resident superstar of the All-Star lineup, is very popular.

But the NBA game is about a team, not an individual.

and so.

Since Du, there is Carter.If you two have a conflict, find a way to resolve it.I think the best solution to conflicts between men is to have a fight, but fighting is definitely wrong and illegal.

Then we can use the method of competition to divide the high and low.

Of course.If the two of you are unwilling, we can also solve it by drawing lots or something.

What do you two think? "

"I agree."

Du Qi directly agreed.

For him, there is no contradiction.It was Vince Carter who insisted on having conflicts with himself, and he was also the passive party.It's like driving on the road. If you don't bump into someone, they come to bump into you instead, and you can't even avoid it.

"..."

Vince Carter didn't speak for a moment.

Paynter and other members of the coaching staff have a feeling of admiration for Jesses.

Jesse's solution to the problem is really bold.

Jesses looked at Vince Carter:

"Carter, Du has agreed to come down, how about you?"

"I agree."

Vince Carter is somewhat hypocritical.

When Jesses said he wanted him to compete with Du Qi, he felt secretly refreshed.He was not convinced by Du Qi, and always wanted to find an opportunity to "torture" Du Qi, especially in front of the players and coaching staff, so that everyone would know who is the "king player" of the Nets.

Janis's proposal played right into his hands.

But he hesitated and did not immediately agree.

There are also some concerns.

That is, if you lose, wouldn't it be bad?
after all.

He also saw Duke's ability in the preseason.

Fortunately, he thought he had a good understanding of Du Qi.Duke's strengths are his jumping and three-point shooting, but his weakness is his lack of speed.

Thinking of this,

Vince Carter is particularly confident.Plus Jesses was urging him to ask, so he agreed.

"Well!"

Jesses looked serious, "Carter, how do you want to compare with Duke?"

"..."

Vince Carter faintly felt that he had entered the pit of Bishop Jesses.

Ask yourself a question?
What does this mean?
Vince Carter added:

"I don't bully Du, I'm better than him with 3 goals. 3 goals and 2 wins."

"Du, is it okay to compare like this?" Jesses nodded, then turned to ask Du Qi.

"can."

"Well, our coaching staff will be the referees and give you grades."

After Jesses finished speaking, he asked his assistant to bring a basketball over, handed it to Vince Carter, and said:

"Carter, you attack the first ball first."

"..."

Vince Carter looked at Jesses, seeing the latter's harmless appearance, and he always felt that he had fallen into the other party's way again.

Why let yourself attack first?
Is it because he feels that he is not as good as Du, so that he can be more convinced when he loses?
If so, how "dirty" is the bishop's heart?
But such thoughts.

Vince Carter felt it, so naturally he wouldn't say it.

And if Jesses knew what he was thinking at this time, then Jesses would definitely say:
Those who know me, Carter also.

……

Carter took the basketball handed over by the team assistant, and Du Qi walked to the basketball court.

Carter grabbed the ball with one hand and looked at Duke with burning eyes.

"Du, we finally have a chance to compete."

Du Qi listened and shrugged.

For Duke, Vince Carter at this time is a walking experience bank.

Even if he doesn't challenge himself, Du Qi will find a way to challenge him.After all, this is [-] experience points!

Carter is looking for him to challenge now, and it happens to be in Du Qi's arms.

boom!
boom!
Vince Carter started dribbling the ball, which tells everyone that the duel between him and Duke has begun.

Kidd stood aside and squinted.

This scene,
Reminds him of Kenyon Martin and Dookie.

'So this time, is Duke win or Carter win? '

Kidd became very interested.

The other players also smiled.

As for the "contradictions" between Vince Carter and Du in the game, their teammates naturally noticed it long ago.

Now that I can have a "good show" to watch, I am naturally happy to watch it.

Du Qi watched Carter dribble over, but he didn't lower his focus to defend.He's been doing this for a long time.

Take advantage of strengths and avoid weaknesses.

Carter saw that Du Qi just kept retreating to the basket without interfering with him, which made Carter feel very relaxed.

But it didn't make Carter let his guard down.

He knew Duke's talent.

Pushing inside to the free-throw line, bang bang bang, Carter sped up the dribble and broke through quickly.

"coming!"

Du Qi's eyes sparkled, and the real showdown had just begun.

Facing Carter's breakthrough, now that he is at the basket, Du Qi can no longer let him attack the basket like a stake.

Carter turned around and retreated, broke through Dookie beautifully, and then jumped up under the basket.

"Wow~ Carter is indeed a flying man Carter, this jumping ability is really great!"

"His jumping ability can be compared with Du Xiang."

Du Qi was also taken aback when he saw Carter jumping very high.

Vince Carter was nicknamed "Half Man, Half God" and "Flying Carter". His jumping ability is top-notch in the NBA.

but.

Labor's jumping ability is top-notch!

Du Qi didn't have time to think so much, so he jumped up.

Huh!
About the same height as Carter, Du Qi jumped even higher than Carter!
"Wow~ Du's jumping ability is so good!"

Seeing that Du Qi was about to slap Carter's ball, Carter suddenly changed hands for a layup.

"what?!"

Du Qi's expression changed.

Then there was a bang, and the ball was dunked into the basket by Carter.

slap!

The basketball landed first.

Immediately afterwards, Du Qi and Carter fell to the ground.

The basketball shoes rubbed against the floor to make a pleasant sound.

Du Qi's face was not very good-looking.

Vince Carter's face showed pride, and he said to Du Qi: "Du, your jumping ability is the best I have ever seen, better than mine.

but.

You are still too young, and you lack experience in fighting. I simply changed hands and dunked you. "

Duke didn't speak.

1 to 0.
Jesses was also a little surprised. Vince Carter won a goal at the beginning, which was undoubtedly a bad start for Du Qi.

What is Du going to do next?
Jesses didn't know, and neither did Painter.

They only knew that Du Qi's eyes became colder and colder.

(End of this chapter)