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Chapter 110 The Strongest on Earth 183? No, it's the Strongest on Earth 191!
Chapter 110 The Strongest on Earth 183? No, it's the Strongest on Earth 191!
According to Lin Tian's memory, the SuperSonics will go completely crazy in the next game. They will double-team Jordan relentlessly, leaving the rest of the Bulls players exposed and allowing them to make their own plays.
This defensive strategy, which resembles gambling or even venting personal grievances, is essentially a desperate act by the SuperSonics after losing badly. However, in those two games, the other Bulls players simply couldn't find their rhythm and couldn't make any shots.
but!
Lin Tian wasn't on the Bulls' team in those games!
If the Bulls suddenly had a Lin Tian, but still lost two games to the SuperSonics, where would I, Lin Da Guan Ren, a transmigrator, put my face?
Am I, Lord Lin, really that useless?
Not to mention that in the history Lin Tian remembered, the Bulls only lost 3 games in the playoffs that year! But this year's Bulls have already lost three games in the playoffs!
If they lose one more game, wouldn't that prove that with Lin Tian on the team, winning the championship will be even more difficult, and they'll need to play even more games?
Although no one in the world would think that way, Mr. Lin said: I mind it myself!
Ok……
Well, actually I don't mind that much, it's just that my hands are itching to use them.
Especially in the second round of the competition, after using the Peak Curry experience card, Lin Tian's shooting posture was slightly adjusted. Although his shooting percentage did not improve much as a result, his release speed improved significantly!
Lin Tian knew that this was Curry's greatest shooting characteristic: speed, making him impossible to defend against!
After using Curry's trial card, Lin Tian also received a "gift" that significantly improved him, which made him very eager to try it.
After all, he still has a top-tier trial card!
That man known as "the strongest 183cm tall man on earth," "the son of Philadelphia," and "the answer"!
Allen Iverson's 2000-2001 season trial card!
This was the most glorious season of Iverson's career!
Scoring champion, MVP, his only Finals appearance, a 48-point outburst against the invincible Shaq-Kobe duo, and overtaking Tyronn Lue...
These iconic moments all took place in this year!
If this Iverson card could also give Lin Tian something like ball control, rhythm, or jumping ability, wow... that would be a huge win!
In previous games, because Jordan was always on the court, Lin Tian didn't have many opportunities to unleash his full potential, so he never considered using the Iverson experience card.
After all, if you're channeling Allen Iverson, what's the point of this "experience card" if you don't have unlimited shooting rights and a crazy offensive style? Just to experience the thrill of steals that Iverson's three-time steals champion brought?
Lin Tian must be sick to do this!
But now! Game 4 of the series! If the SuperSonics choose to double-team Jordan relentlessly, ignoring everyone else, then it's time for Lin Tian to take out this card and really experience it!
Jordan, draw the fire and let the SuperSonics target you relentlessly. I, Lin, will reluctantly stand behind you and protect you to win the game!
Thinking about this, Lin Tian was genuinely excited!
After all, in his previous life, if he had to choose his favorite NBA player, Lin Tian definitely wouldn't have been able to!
But if you had to choose five, Allen Iverson's name would definitely be among them!
With his indomitable spirit, crazy playing style, captivating style of play, and unique temperament, Allen Iverson meant much more to those who started watching basketball in the early 21st century than just a basketball player!
He is a totem, a symbol!
He's a champion that even short guys can play in the NBA!
Although Allen Iverson is probably still training hard at Georgetown University, hoping to be selected as the number one pick in the NBA draft in two weeks, he will not be able to appear in front of everyone for another six months before he can show his talent.
But Lin was very considerate. He felt that the fans couldn't wait any longer, so he wanted to let them see Iverson's playing style six months earlier!
All of this depends on whether the SuperSonics will double-team Jordan relentlessly!
In the blink of an eye, the fourth game between the two teams, which was also the Bulls' smother point game and the SuperSonics' real life-or-death battle, finally arrived!
Less than two hours before the game, the entire Bulls team had finished warming up and were changing their gear in the locker room, waiting for the start of the ultimate battle.
Although it was called the final battle, most of the Bulls players were full of confidence. They didn't believe that the SuperSonics, whom they had dominated throughout the series, could suddenly recover and deliver a blow to them!
As the team changed their uniforms, Jordan once again stood up first. Looking at everyone, he said, "Guys, let's go! Let's face the final battle of the season! Let's crush our opponents, destroy everything they have, and then take that damn championship trophy, and head back to Chicago for a happy offseason!"
"Off-season!"
"Vacation!"
"Dry up and kill the supersonics!"
"Don't even think about making us work overtime!"
"This series must end today!"
The Bulls players roared one after another. They were ready to end the series and were determined to sweep the series and win the championship cleanly!
Then they will tell everyone in the world: We are the strongest!
Compared to the Bulls' locker room, where everyone was united and fighting hard, the atmosphere in the SuperSonics' locker room was much worse. No one was talking, no one was chatting, and the air was thick with the smell of defeat. Not only the fans, but even the SuperSonics players themselves didn't believe they could win anymore.
After all, the loss in the third game was too painful and unacceptable!
The Supersonics' morale was completely shattered in the last game.
This near-despair left George Carr feeling utterly helpless!
Even he didn't believe the team could turn the game around again, and Karl wasn't the kind of person who was shameless enough to make empty promises. He simply couldn't ignore the facts and the state of the game in this situation and cheer on the players with empty words of encouragement.
Carl truly felt powerless.
Seeing Karl sitting there silently, neither giving instructions nor boosting morale, SuperSonics leader Payton could no longer hold back. He stood up, his already hoarse voice now even hoarser and more somber: "Guys, I know what you're thinking! You think the game is over, the series is over, we've lost, right?"
"Don't be shy, I'll answer for you. Yes! We're finished! We lost! We can't win four straight games, we can't come back! I admit that, it's not that hard! We're not as good as the Bulls, and I'm not as good as Jordan, he beat me."
"I admit to all of that!"
"But I still want to say, I don't want to give up, and I won't give up! Even if it's all in vain, even if it's like a moth drawn to a flame, I want to try one last time! What if a miracle happens?"
"No one can give up the game! Because the game only truly ends the moment you give up! We still have 48 minutes left! For at least these 48 minutes, we're on equal footing with the Bulls, aren't we?"
"Guys, I'm going to face Jordan again tonight. I'll play my best, and I'll give it my all to stop Jordan from scoring! I'll also give it my all to defend the honor of Seattle!"
"Yes, maybe we'll lose, and we really aren't as good as the Bulls! But getting past us won't be that easy! Sweep us? Sweep us in front of our beloved Seattle fans? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Now, guys, I want you to raise your hands with me and shout 'Go! Go ...!"
"One, two... Go for it!"
"come on!"
"We absolutely will not be swept aside!"
The Supersonics have almost miraculously regained their confidence and morale once again!
Led by Payton, they entered KeyArena once again!
Even knowing they couldn't win the championship, and even knowing their opponents were unstoppable, the SuperSonics still gave it their all.
"Michael, don't even think about winning the championship tonight! Dream on! I won't let you sweep us!" Payton walked on the court, looked at Jordan, and said this harshly.
"Trash talk is impressive, very good, but I really wish you guys had anything else tough besides your mouths," Jordan shrugged. "But unfortunately, you don't."
"Don't expect to play so comfortably and easily tonight! We're going to target you and take you down!" Payton continued to trash-talk Jordan, but Jordan was already yawning.
Just as the outcome of this game was in his preparation and plan, Jordan displayed unparalleled confidence and physique.
It wasn't that he was sleepy, but rather that yawning itself was part of his psychological tactics.
He wanted the SuperSonics to feel ignored, neglected, and looked down upon!
The less rational your opponent is, the easier it is to fight!
This is a reliable lesson Jordan has learned over many years!
"Michael, I hope you don't have nightmares tonight!" Payton coldly tossed out these words before turning away and refusing to waste any more words with Jordan.
All the tough talk before the match is pointless; only when the fight actually starts will you know what's going to happen!
As the players from both sides took to the field, this match, which could very well be the last one of the season, was finally about to begin!
"Beep beep!"
The referee blew his whistle.
With his confidence building, Longley leaped high, helping his team regain possession of the ball!
Lin Tian took the ball and quickly dribbled it to the frontcourt, but instead of rushing, he waited for Jordan.
The Bulls' rule is that the first shot of the game must be given to Jordan!
Despite Payton's persistent defense, Jordan resolutely went to the low post, backed down the ball, and reached out for it.
Lin Tian didn't hesitate and passed the ball to Jordan immediately. After Jordan got the ball, he was about to test Payton's defensive position and center of gravity when Perkins rushed over!
A double encirclement!
This happened right after Jordan got the ball, before he even started his attack!
Jordan didn't like to rush into one-on-two or one-on-three situations at the start of the game, so he quickly passed the ball to Pippen, who was left wide open by Perkins. Pippen caught the ball and shot, but missed the target!
Schrempf grabbed the rebound, and Payton received the ball, dribbled it up the court, and looked at Lin Tian, saying, "Kid, are you going to keep feeding Jordan the ball? Tonight we're going to keep double-teaming him and targeting him! If you've got the guts, come at us yourself! Let's see if you can beat us!"
As Payton spoke, he called for Kemp to set a screen. The golden duo broke apart as soon as the screen was set, and Kemp sped up to drive to the basket, while Payton casually tossed the ball, which flew quickly toward the rim.
"boom!"
After a loud bang, "Rain Man" was back online, completing a powerful alley-oop that smashed the rim!
Actually, Camp's original nickname wasn't "Rain Man," but "Reign Man," which means "ruler" or "ruler."
However, because it sounds the same as "Rain Man," and Camp himself felt that "Rain Man" was much cooler than nicknames like "Rampage," "Domination," or "Tyranny," he simply changed his name to "Rain Man."
But at least Lin Tian felt that compared to the nonsensical nickname "Rain Man," the nickname "Rampage" was more suitable for Camp's playing style!
He's absolutely bursting with talent!
For the next three consecutive possessions, the Bulls gave the ball to Jordan, allowing him to attack Payton in the low post or mid post. But every time Jordan got the ball, either Hawkins, Perkins, or Schrempf would appear. In short, as soon as Jordan got the ball, a SuperSonics player would come to double-team him within a second!
On one occasion, two players even stepped forward and formed a triple team around Jordan!
Under this crazy double-teaming strategy, the other Bulls players naturally got three open looks in a row, but unfortunately, neither Pippen nor Longley could make those damn open shots.
On the contrary, the SuperSonics actually found their rhythm in this desperate situation! Kemp's dunk, Hawkins' drive, and Payton's mid-range shot all went in!
相比较公牛队开局4投0中1分不得，超音速确实上来就打出一波高潮，4投4中，打出了一个8：0的梦幻开局！
"Lin! Stop rushing to give the ball to Michael! Observe the defense yourself! Find some other ways to play!" Jackson on the sidelines was not in a hurry. Of course, he could see that the team's strategy was correct, but the players were not in the right state yet. With an 8-point deficit, he did not even call a timeout and let the players solve the problem on the court themselves.
"No problem!" Lin Tian smiled confidently; this was exactly what he had been waiting for!
An order that allows for open and unlimited firing!
"Michael, go squat in the corner! Don't take up space. Pull Payton away from me. I don't want to see his ugly face. It'll make me lose my appetite tomorrow morning!" Lin Tian dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, calmly yelling at Jordan while resuming his instructions.
Hehe, Jackson put me in charge of this!
"That bastard... he's been waiting for me to say that." Jackson cursed Lin Tian in his heart from the sidelines. He had been working with Lin Tian for a season. If he didn't know who Lin Tian was at the beginning, how could he not know now?
Jackson was absolutely certain that if he had to choose the dirtiest and most foul-mouthed guy on the entire Bulls team, or even the entire league, he would definitely vote for Lin Tian!
That kid is absolutely filthy!
From head to toe, from soul to body, it's filthy!
"FUXX!" Jordan cursed, and to Payton's surprise, he actually turned around and headed towards the baseline.
"Hurry up! Run! Or is your leg broken? Don't waste our offensive time. Can't you see we're down 8-0?" Lin Tian said immediately when he saw that Jordan was walking instead of running.
"Shut up, you idiot! Will you die if you don't talk?" Jordan yelled, but he actually quickened his pace and stood in the bottom left corner.
"You listen to him? The famous Michael Jordan being directed by a rookie?" Payton looked at Jordan in disbelief, somewhat confused about the rules between the two.
What Payton didn't expect was that he wouldn't even have the chance to say what he wanted to say next.
"Shut up, you stupid nigger! You filthy slug, a sewer rat, a tattered parasite, soft toilet paper, a ridiculous hobbit, a homeless man scavenging for food in the garbage dump, a speedster who can finish everything in 3 seconds!"
"What I do is none of your business, you loser!"
Jordan launched into a string of profanities, leaving Payton, a man known for his trash talk, completely bewildered.
What's going on here?
I just asked a question, why are you attacking me so harshly? He's giving you orders, what does that have to do with me!
Thinking of this, Payton, who never suffers a loss, could not hold back. Taking advantage of the referee's inattention, he raised his hand and secretly elbowed Jordan in the stomach!
Jordan was not one to back down easily. Despite his stomach pain, he raised his elbow and delivered it directly to Payton's neck.
Then the two of them became completely entangled, and then both fell to the ground, rolling around in a heap!
"Beep beep beep beep beep!"
A rapid, urgent whistle rang out.
Three referees rushed forward and tried their best to pull the two apart.
The three referees were practically cursing with impatience! Seriously? The Finals stage, two of the league's top stars, fighting just three minutes into the game?
These two bastards really aren't going to leave us any year-end bonus or performance bonus this year!
Fortunately, the game had only just begun, and neither side had gotten too worked up. They were caught off guard by Jordan and Payton's sudden attack and didn't try to help, which made it easy for the referees to separate the two.
Blood trickled from the corner of Payton's mouth, yet he persisted, "You coward! Trash! Did some rookie shove your ass in? I only said one sentence and you're acting like a mad dog?"
"Come here, let's see if I can make you get carried out of the arena tonight!" Jordan's eye socket was also broken by Payton, and his face was covered in blood. Clearly, Jordan was the one who suffered in that entanglement!
"Stop! Stop! You two stop right now! Otherwise, I'll eject you both! I don't care if this is Game 4 of the Finals, if either of you dares to move again, I'll kick you out!" The referee was equally furious, shouting and yelling.
This match was not only the grand final, broadcast live across the US, and streamed in over ten countries worldwide, but more importantly, because the winner could be decided tonight, David Stern, who was supposed to present the trophy to the champion, was sitting right there! In a match with all these elements combined, what if a large-scale brawl broke out…?
The three referees tonight should definitely start preparing to write their resignations.
Fortunately, the conflict did not escalate and remained just a personal feud between Jordan and Payton. The referee quickly gave each of them a technical foul and had them sit out to stop the bleeding before the game could continue!
"Michael, don't worry, I'll get revenge for you! With me here, I won't let those Seattle bastards get away with it!" Seeing that Jordan's eyebrow bone had been ripped open and he needed to go back to the locker room to get it treated, Lin Tian walked over and patted Jordan on the shoulder like an older brother.
"Just focus on recovering; leave everything else to me!"
"Don't worry about it! I'm not dying, just getting stitches to stop the bleeding, I'll be back in five minutes!" Jordan rolled his eyes and cursed, "And what's more, you actually think I need comforting? I don't need your comfort! I don't need your help! I'm the team leader, understand?"
After grumbling and cursing for a while, Jordan was finally dragged away by the team doctor to the locker room to treat his wound.
As Jordan left the court, Lin Tian also revealed a wicked smile.
Damn, the effect is amazing!
Lin Tian really didn't expect that Jordan and Payton would get into a fight, and that Payton would even bruise his brow bone.
Now I can really go all out and fight!
Unreasonable? This is just me being loyal to my brother! I'm trying to avenge Jordan, so I've lost a tiny bit of rationality!
The timeout, triggered by the conflict, ended quickly, and both teams returned to the court. After Lin Tian and Payton each made their technical free throws, the Bulls still had possession of the ball!
This time, Lin Tian didn't wait any longer and immediately used the trial card he had been looking forward to.
"Allen Iverson's 2000-2001 season trial card!"
In an instant, Lin Tian transformed into the strongest 191 on Earth!
Hawkins, who was defending Lin Tian, frowned. He sensed something was wrong.
Lin Tian's dribbling rhythm and power seemed a little different from before.
Lin Tian, dribbling the ball, first made a light crossover dribble, passing the basketball from his left side to his right hand. Then, he jumped forward with both feet off the ground at the same time, making Iverson's signature attack step. Then, he suddenly raised the basketball in his right hand, and at the same time, his entire upper body leaned to the right!
right!
Hawkins immediately made a judgment and quickly moved half a step to the right to block Lin Tian's breakthrough.
But then, he felt a blur before his eyes, and Lin Tian disappeared!
In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian's basketball returned from the right to the left. He executed a simple crossover dribble that was nothing more than exaggeratedly wide and incredibly fast in terms of rhythm and speed. In an instant, Lin Tian left Hawkins behind and drove straight into the paint!
"boom!"
Lin Tian's speed was so fast that the entire Supersonics' defensive formation couldn't react in time. They never expected that Hawkins, who was considered an elite defender, would be so easily beaten by Lin Tian with a single change of direction!
Everyone was too busy watching Lin Tian drive into the paint and slam dunk with one hand; there was nothing else they could do!
A classic "Iverson crossover"!
This is a completely different crossover from the most popular, sought-after by young people, and most frequently used crossover in the league, also known as the "Haddaway crossover"!
The most popular and sought-after crossover in the league today is Hardaway's crossover dribble after his between-the-legs dribble. The core of this move is speed and a second crossover!
Small dribbling movements, quick changes in pace, and using consecutive crossovers and shifts in weight to deceive defenders—this is a move that top point guards in today's league, such as Tim Hardaway and Kevin Johnson, love to use.
But Iverson's crossover is completely different from theirs!
Iverson's crossover mechanics are all about wide, sweeping movements!
Whether from left to right or right to left, it's an exaggeratedly large one-way change of direction, enough to end anyone's ankle.
This style, completely different from today's, relies entirely on range and physical attributes, exhibiting a sweeping, groundbreaking quality. It was originally expected to become the most popular offensive style among young players after Iverson entered the league this summer.
This is an offensive style that led the entire 00s and drove basketball-loving young people all over the world crazy!
Originally, it was only next season that this move became the most frequently seen, most sought-after, and most insane offensive method on streetball courts worldwide.
However, Lin Tian brought him onto the court a year early! And his first appearance was on the stage of the NBA Finals!
This incredibly dramatic change of direction elicited gasps and shouts from the CBS studio for several seconds!
"God! What did Lin just do? God! It was too fast, just a moment, it was too fast! I didn't see it, I need a replay, I need a replay! Dead ball, give me a chance to watch the replay!" Marcus roared frantically. Just a moment ago, Lin Tian's speed was too fast, and he didn't even have time to process it.
"I think we won't have to wait long, Lin has the ball again! He's coming again!" Smith next to him was also excited. This move, which is extremely rare in the league today, and no one has ever seen it before, made them look forward to it!
Will Lin do another one?
Countless fans watching on television, and even many SuperSonics fans at KeyArena, shared the same anticipation as the two CBS commentators for Lin Tian's next offensive play.
One more!
"Kid, don't think you can keep using these sneaky tricks on me!" Hawkins had just been thoroughly undressed by Lin Tian. Even the street prostitutes weren't as completely naked as him when they were soliciting customers!
So at this moment, Hawkins was completely focused, lowered his center of gravity, and had only one thought in his mind: to shut down this kid!
"You call this petty theft?" Lin Tian sneered. After all, if you had to choose the most honorable, expansive, and imposing dribbling move from all the dribbling moves in the world, it would definitely be the "Iverson crossover"!
Well... players like LeBron James, who can bulldoze through opponents, are not qualified to participate in this election.
To get past someone, you first have to be handsome!
You have to be handsome first before you can participate in the election.
"If you think this is petty theft, then how about I do the exact same move as before? If you're so capable, try to defend against it." Lin Tian raised one hand, signaling everyone to pull away, and then entered attack mode again!
From left to right, a probing attack step, shifting the center of gravity forward, a large change of direction from right to left.
then……
*Whoosh!*
Hawkins only had time to hear a loud whooshing sound in his ear before turning around in disbelief to see Lin Tian drive into the paint, and with Schrempf's help defense, perform a quick mid-air layup to dodge the defense and put the ball into the basket!
How could it be so fast!
How is that possible!
Hawkins was incredulous. He still couldn't understand why, even though he knew Lin Tian would accelerate past from the left, he was still tricked by Lin Tian's aggressive attack and lunged in the opposite direction.
In response to Hawkins' astonishment, Lin Tian said it was nothing serious and not to be too surprised.
Just next year, in his rookie year, Allen Iverson used this move to "cross out God," making Michael Jordan the backdrop!
Even Jordan had to be a background figure, let alone a little Hawkins like you.
"I want to apologize to the magician! I want to apologize to the magician!" Marcus shouted frantically in the studio. "I understand him! I understand him! He can recruit Lin, he can recruit Lin from anywhere in the world! Just for that one amazing move, Lin deserves it!"
"I don't know how to describe this crossover dribble. It's completely different from Hardaway's 'killer crossover'! They're not even in the same league! I can't say which move is better, but I'm sure this one will go down in history!"
"Lin Bianxiang! How about that name?"
Smith went so far as to give Lin Tian's move a name, just like how in gymnastics competitions, whenever a new high-difficulty move appears, it is named after the first user of that move.
"That's awful! Your naming skills are absolutely terrible!" Marcus rejected him without even thinking, saying, "Lin is Chinese! How about 'Chinese Style'? Or 'Kung Fu Style'? 'Jeet Kune Do Style'? 'Panda Style'? What do you think?"
"Promise me, Marcus, when your child is born, you must leave the naming to your wife or parents. Don't name the child yourself, or your child will hate you for life!" Smith, of course, showed no mercy to his colleague and rejected these incredibly awful names on the spot.
"Achoo!"
Having just gotten off the plane, Allen Iverson, dressed in an oversized T-shirt, baggy jeans, and adorned with gold and silver jewelry, surrounded by more than 10 henchmen, suddenly sneezed.
"Is Philadelphia this cold in June?" Iverson muttered, then he saw the 76ers' arrival party and swaggered over to them.
"Are you really going to choose me as your first pick?"
.........
On the court, Lin Tian had the ball for the third time and had come to Hawkins.
This time, Hawkins didn't dare to spout any more trash talk. He had been thoroughly humiliated the previous two times, and even with his thick skin, he didn't dare to say another word now!
All his attention was focused on the basketball in Lin Tian's hands; he had to defend against this shot! He absolutely had to!
Lin Tian, however, remained relaxed, dribbling the ball unhurriedly.
At this moment, the remaining eight players from both sides very consciously spread out!
The SuperSonics fans at the scene were also caught in a very intense struggle and pain.
They want to see Lin Tian do it again!
But this is the damn finals!
How can they expect their players to be beaten by the opponent again?
Lin Tian's changes of direction are so captivating, they're simply irresistible!
If this weren't the finals, they might even have given Lin Tian some applause!
Seeing Hawkins' nervous expression, Lin Tian laughed and said, "Relax, Jose! It's not shameful to get crushed by me. I've crushed countless people this season; you're not the worst off!"
As Lin Tian spoke, he once again used that attack step starting stance. Here he comes again!
This time, Hawkins overreacted. Fearing he would be tricked again, he actually moved half a step to Lin Tian's left side in advance!
But Lin Tian hadn't even started making a move yet!
His lateral movement essentially handed his right side over to Lin Tian!
It's full of flaws!
Lin Tian, of course, wouldn't stand on ceremony with Hawkins. He pushed off with his feet and suddenly exerted force! For the third time in a row, he rushed past Hawkins like lightning!
This time, Lin Tianchong was even more ferocious! At the same time, because he didn't change direction, his impact was more direct, and the force of his push-off was even greater!
When Lin Tian rushed to the vicinity of the 3-second zone, his speed, power, and impact had all reached their peak!
Therefore, when Schremuff came to help defend again, Lin Tian did not choose a layup or a lighter method this time.
no need!
"boom!"
Another loud bang!
Lin Tian gripped the rim with both hands, swinging back and forth on it.
As for Schramf, his already pale face was now completely bloodless, and he sat blankly on the floor, looking completely dazed.
He was knocked over in mid-air by Lin Tian and flew out of bounds in a very disheveled state!
Who am I? Where am I? What just happened?
This was the only thought in Schramf's mind at that moment. He never imagined that he would be dunked on by Lin Tian!
He wouldn't be so disappointed if the person who deducted the points from him was Jordan, Pippen, or even Harper or Longley.
Ke Lintian...
This kid has never been known for his explosive power, ferocity, or amazing jumping ability! How did he do it?
Yes, Lin Tian is definitely not that type of player.
But Iverson was!
Many people believe that Iverson's dominance in the league was due to his unparalleled speed, dazzling dribbling, top-notch speed, superb skills in getting past defenders, and accurate shooting.
However, for a player who is only 183 cm tall on the roster and whose actual height is likely less than 180 cm, it is impossible to become a star player in both football and basketball, let alone win the state championship as the core player of both football and basketball teams in high school!
What truly made Allen Iverson a legend in the league, a four-time scoring champion and one-time MVP, and an idol and legend in the hearts of countless people, was his terrifying physical attributes!
A 100-meter sprint time of 10.3 seconds, a basic vertical jump of 114 centimeters, and a running vertical reach of 340 centimeters...
Of course, there are also bench presses that have never been confirmed, but are rumored to exceed 130KG.
Well, Lin Tian simply didn't believe that Iverson could bench press 130KG. After all, Iverson's wingspan was too long, making him naturally unsuitable for bench pressing. Coupled with his weight of 74 kilograms and his agile, speed-oriented style, 130KG was definitely too exaggerated.
But this rumor alone is enough to tell us.
Allen Iverson's strength is far greater than you can imagine!
Hidden within his frail body was a power unimaginable to ordinary people!
Only after adding all these numbers together did he become the unique, shortest number one draft pick in NBA history!
It is precisely this almost terrifying physical ability that makes Iverson's playing style impossible to imitate.
Why didn't players like Curry and Irving, who also relied on flashy dribbling and scoring, follow Iverson's path?
Why didn't players like Westbrook and Rose, who also possessed explosive physical attributes and aggressive playing styles, follow the same path as Iverson?
Because either their physical fitness is insufficient, or even if their physical fitness is sufficient, their skills are far inferior.
This league has many players who are incredibly fast!
There are also many people whose weight is as heavy as thunder!
But there is only one person who can be both as fast as lightning and as heavy as thunder!
Iverson is definitely not the strongest. If you were to rank historical figures, it would be difficult for his name to appear on your list if you were to rank them in the top 20 or even top 30.
Inefficient, poor shooting, difficult to work with, unmanageable, self-centered, limited potential as a team leader, prone to losing at his peak, rapid decline after his peak, quick bankruptcy after retirement, and countless off-field troubles...
If you want to criticize Iverson, there are 100 things about him that you hate, and 100 things about him that you find disgusting.
However, none of this can overshadow his brilliance, his fatal attraction, and his most important quality.
Cannot be copied!
After dominating Hawkins for three consecutive rounds, leaving him completely helpless like a wooden stake on the court, Lin Tian once again moved to the frontcourt.
"Get out of the way, Jose! Let me do it!"
Before Lin Tian could get into attack mode, Payton shoved Hawkins away.
"The Gloves" couldn't stand seeing his teammates humiliated like this, nor could he tolerate a rookie being so arrogant!
He wanted to teach Lin Tian a lesson himself!
Payton has an incredible amount of experience dealing with fast, athletic guards like these!
In the 1993 Western Conference Finals, the SuperSonics and the Suns faced off.
Standing in front of Payton at that moment was Kevin Jensen, known as "Lightning" and possessing the most explosive physical attributes and ruthless playing style in the league!
虽然超音速队在最终的7场大战中输给了太阳，但那是因为『查尔斯爵士』在天王山轰下40+15+10，在抢七决战爆砍40+20爆打了超音速队的整个内线群！
Although Payton, who was just starting out and hadn't yet reached his peak, had only an unremarkable performance on offense, he successfully brought Jason's offense down to his own level, causing Jason to perform far below his season average.
上一轮还能爆砍20+9命中率高达53%只有2次失误的詹森，在这轮系列赛只有15+7，命中率下滑到了46%，失误也增加到了3.6次。
It was after that series that Payton earned the nickname "The Glove".
"The way you defend Kevin is like a baseball player catching a fast-moving baseball with a glove!"
This sentence perfectly encapsulates Payton's performance in that series!
This series can be said to be the one in which Payton made a name for himself, and the one in which he officially became a top point guard and a top defender in the league!
My specialty is dealing with fast defenders!
Lin Tian?
come on!
I posted 17 chapters today, totaling about 180,000 words, which means I still owe 20,000 words! While maintaining my daily update of 20,000 words, I'll add one extra chapter tomorrow, and another one next Monday! I'm so sorry, I just can't keep going today, I feel like I'm going to collapse if I don't sleep soon…
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