The Golden Age of Basketball
Chapter 2035 - 10: Vibrant Vitality (Part 2)
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Offense still requires a lot of scoring under the basket, and mid-range shots are also indispensable in offense; this is determined by tactical habits.
Yao Ming stood under the basket. At first, he was somewhat unaccustomed, blowing a defensive three-second violation, standing a bit too long.
Later, he gradually got used to it, but then it was the opponent who was unaccustomed because this guy was really too tall.
Yao Ming is not only tall, but also very agile. The tall stick Bradley is taller than Yao Ming, but he’s not as agile.
In CBA, Yao Ming is a pillar of defense, but in the NBA, for various reasons, the effect is less; but against the Bucks, it’s pretty good.
The Bucks don’t have a proper low-post player, giving No wear and tear to the Glory Team’s inside line.
Yao Ming was like swatting flies under the basket, swatting one after another, swatting one after another.
Not every time can hit, but indeed brings a lot of interference to the opponent’s basket attack.
Jordan watched Yao Ming’s rim protection and said, "Yao’s defense is pretty good."
Gan Guoyang nodded and shook his head again, "There are flaws, but haven’t shown yet; he needs a partner to assist him."
"Isn’t that you?"
"It should be you!"
"How did it become me?"
"I’m also an inside player. Do two inside players besiege the perimeter? Of course, it’s you!"
"Shit, it’s my business now."
"Of course, you’re on the court with him; you need to actively protect him, pay attention to blocking routes, rush out, and interfere. This guy has a big problem defending pick-and-rolls; luckily, Bucks’ pick-and-roll play isn’t quite there yet; they don’t even have a proper big man."
In the NBA environment, Yao Ming as a center, the problem of defending pick-and-rolls will be magnified.
Of course, this is just the first game; you don’t need to think too far right now.
Yao Ming now needs to do is keep up with the game’s rhythm, contributing as much as possible.
By the end of the second quarter, Gan Guoyang and Jordan returned to play. The Bucks slightly narrowed the score, but the situation didn’t turn around.
The two greats came on again in despair; Bucks began to double-team Gan Guoyang, leaving Jordan’s three-pointers open.
Jordan got anxious, "You dare to leave me open? Leave me open, and I dare to shoot."
Hit two consecutive three-pointers, Jordan laughed at George Karl on the Bucks’ substitute bench.
Ray Allen sitting next to him supplemented, "I smiled, no matter, still scoring."
George Karl was about to explode with anger; he knew Ray Allen was mocking his previous criticism, saying not to laugh during the game.
But in Karl’s view, Ray Allen is just too graceful, lacking a bit of banditry and toughness; hence the team lost to Allen Iverson in the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals.
Had Ray Allen been more courageous, more fierce, perhaps they could pass the 76ers and enter the finals; things would be entirely different.
So, Karl said so, hoping to draw Allen’s attention, making him more aggressive and ambitious, all irrelevant to smiling. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
However, relationships between people are complex and subtle; Karl thinks he is reminding Ray Allen to be better, while Allen feels Karl is offending him.
Tonight, Ray Allen deliberately defies Karl’s will, posing with Gan Guoyang and Jordan, while taunting amid the game.
The relationship between the two is already on the verge of breaking; it’s conceivable that either Karl or Ray Allen won’t stay long in Milwaukee.
Such a discorded team can’t be a match for the impressive Glory Team; Gan Guoyang and Jordan went on soon to expand the gap.
The two played effortlessly and comfortably, some rounds felt more like an exhibition than a regular-season game.
The relaxed natural jump shot, casual yet precise passing, the two showing fans the highest basketball level in NBA history.
Tonight’s ticket price is definitely worth it; come the second half, Jordan and Gan Guoyang started their personal show.
Jordan continuously changed directions, passed behind his head under the basket to Gan Guoyang, Gan Guoyang scored with a layup.
"Can’t you dunk anymore? Sonny!"
"Like you, don’t want to steal the limelight from your pass!"
The two had leisure to joke around, totally ignored the Bucks’ players.
Bucks players dared not take hard actions, unlike the Heat, and Pistons in the past attacked them.
Not to mention it’s a regular game; with their status, position, ticket-selling ability, if you make a move to injure them, how will the salary cap rise next season?
The biggest tough guy on the Bucks, Anthony Mason, is Gan Guoyang’s follower; when playing with Gan Guoyang, respectful like a grandson.
Back then, with Gan Guoyang’s recommendation and support, Mason went to the Heat, got a big contract, gained wealth, and entered the basketball rich circle.
Later, moving from team to team, a rough player developed organizational passing skills, similarly inspired and guided by Gan Guoyang, ushering in a second spring in his basketball career.
Though pretending to be a big shot in Bucks later, showing off, and cursing George Karl as a fat pig, that’s because Mason knows Ah Gan doesn’t like Karl, curse if you want, what can happen?
But really on the court facing Ah Gan, Mason plays very politely, very formal actions, after the game, he greets Ah Gan, asks him to take care in the future.
Everyone knows Ah Gan is forgiving, generous, willing to help friends beautifully.
But on the other hand, he’s quite petty; offend Ah Gan, and you won’t get away easily; don’t expect a good outcome.
Look at the FBI and Congress, angered Ah Gan, and even the Twin Towers were blown away; scary, isn’t it?
The fourth quarter turned into an exhibition, Gan Guoyang and Jordan played four minutes, finally delivered two dunks, satisfying the fans onsite.
When they retreated, Gan Guoyang scored 24 points, Jordan 22 points, scores weren’t high, but the shooting percentage was very high; efficiency doesn’t need mentioning.
Gan Guoyang also gave 5 assists and 12 rebounds; Jordan had 7 assists and 3 steals, showing comprehensive performance.
The two didn’t give their all, just played crucial rounds to expand score difference; then let teammates finish.
First match, Glory Team won their debut, 111:96, 15-point advantage, convincingly defeated Milwaukee Bucks away, gained the season’s first victory.
After the game ended, live fans wouldn’t leave, Gan Guoyang and Jordan stayed giving signatures for over an hour.
Fans know clearly their games are few, so they must seize the opportunity for memories.
They’re willing to fulfill fans’ wishes; the 1+1>2 effect of their cooperation is obvious.
Not just on the court but off it too; one match, one and a half Basketball Gods, excellent value.
Even more incredible, Glory also has a high-popularity rookie Yao Ming, equally attracting lots of attention.
Yao Ming got 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 blocks tonight, a decent first show altogether.
His points come from Gan Guoyang’s and Jordan’s assists; in post-game interviews, he said, "I enjoyed God’s hand twice, easy scoring."
Young fans seeking Yao Ming’s signature and photos were also plenty; if squeezing for these three is difficult, no worries, there’s a bonus—Ewing.
He’s also one of the top fifty stars, once a super center, having his own shoe brand, his signature isn’t embarrassing.
For cold lonely Milwaukee, the season opener against Glory brought considerable traffic and endless buzz.
This night, Bucks lost, but fans didn’t mind; they saw idols, the Oriental giant, witnessed divine basketball chemistry, saw NBA’s greatest what-if, absolutely got value for money.
Because of Milwaukee’s outstanding effect, Glory’s next stop, Jordan’s home in Chicago, ticket prices surged, scalpers rocketed prices.
It’s foreseeable this season, the Glory Team will absolutely be the League’s booster, true parade float team, welcomed eagerly wherever they go, this thriving scene is exactly what David Stern wants to see.