Chapter Twenty-Nine: It Was an Accident
Whether it is for Zhou Zheng or Sani, the addition of James White and Carl Landri is of great significance.
However, for the rest of the PAC-12 league, they didn't take Stanford's two transfer students seriously.
"I don't think Stanford next door will ever go on to SweetSixteen, and they'll never have a chance to represent the Pacific in the NCAA Tournament again. You know, their current captain is Lindsay Lohan's rumored boyfriend. UCLA's new guard Darren Collison said contemptuously to the PAC-12 camera before the first game: "That guy may have the ability to save Lindsay Lohan, but he doesn't have the responsibility to take on the responsibility of Stanford." β
PAC-12 is the exclusive television station that broadcasts the PAC-12 League's games. This year's Stanford University-UCLA match was chosen as the opening event of the PAC-12 League. This year, both teams have made reinforcements, especially UCLA, which has gained a lot of super high school students.
Darren Collison is one of them, this guy is known for his speed, thick body, amazing physical fitness, almost all the honors in the high school league, and everyone knows his future in the NBA. And he himself thinks so, very arrogant. didn't take other competitors seriously at all, Zhou Zheng was just a stepping stone to increase exposure in his eyes.
'We're not going to repeat the fate of last season, we're stronger this year and we have no reason to lose. Originally, I thought we would be playing the opening game with the Arizona Wildcats or Washington State University. As a result...... UCLA's head coach Ben Holland also looked contemptuous: "I don't want to be an enemy of women." β
"I certainly know that they got two transfer students this year, James White and Carl Landry. But... What's the matter? It's just two frustrated people joining a team with no name. Ben Holland is also dismissive of the Crimson's recruitment: "James White has proven that he only has the talent to dunk, not the ability to play basketball. As for Karllandry, forget that short center, our big man can knock him out of the. β
UCLA is such a high-minded face that despite their defeat by Stanford last season, they still refuse to let go of their arrogant stance.
In the face of this contempt and contempt of the opponent, almost every Crimson player was enraged.
Sani even expressed her emotions in the training gym with an almost gaffe scream: "We have to tear them apart on Friday night, and only by tearing their mouths and throwing them on the ground can they learn how to respect others." β
However, Zhou Zheng did not. In an interview with PAC-12's exclusive television station, the new captain of the Crimson team said graciously: "I heard the howl from UCLA, and I know that anger often comes from incompetence deep inside. I will go and save their souls and show them with a defeat how precious it is to respect the opponent. β
Zhou Zheng's words were very gentle, and if it weren't for understanding the content of his words, the reporter even thought that he was reading a love poem to UCLA.
The TV reporter obviously hasn't met this type of player, and generally speaking, these young lads basically like to vent their emotions directly, but the one in front of him... Unusual.
"So, you think you're going to beat them at UCLA's home stadium? But Darren Collison has said he's going to kill you completely. β
"When I was very young, I used to shout to the sky, I'm going to make a big fuss in the heavenly palace...... Translated into English, it probably means that I am going to trample God under my feet. But as I grew older, I realized that it was impossible. And now... Darren Collison was in a similar situation to me when I was five years old, very naΓ―ve, thinking that I could do anything. But that's okay, I'll make him mature right away. β
Zhou Zheng's reply is still so gentle, so fresh and refined.
The visit of the new Stanford captain was broadcast for the first time, and his remarks immediately ushered in widespread support from Stanford fans... They thought the new captain was really good, and this kind of swearing without swearing was undoubtedly several levels higher than UCLA's jumping up and down.
PAC-12's exclusive TV station also aired two pre-match interviews before the start of the game.
"Obviously, we at Stanford have a higher level of education, and our students are always so personable, not the kind of people who try to silence other people's mouths with brute words. Stanford's basketball legend Brian Wright said proudly in the live broadcast room.
"Yes, you Stanford students are better at playing basketball with their mouths. UCLA's famous Bill Wharton said coldly on the side.
In terms of status in the basketball world, Bill Wharton doesn't know how many times higher than Brian Wright, but sitting here, sitting on this commentary podium, there is no difference between superiority and inferiority. "So, we also killed UCLA with our mouths last year?"
The two of them immediately smelled of gunpowder.
The host was afraid that the two would fight in the live broadcast room, so he quickly changed the topic: "Oh, the game will start soon, and now the starters of both sides have taken to the court." The starters on the Crimson side... Zhou Zheng, James White, Kate Vincent, Carl Landry and Rock Jamison. The starters on the UCLA side are Darren Collisson, Aaron Afflalo, Clark Williams, Louis Horford, Luke Collins, ......"
The TV station introduced the two starters, and at this time the two starters had already played their first battle on the court.
Darren Collison immediately found Zhou Zheng: "Hey, poor little worm, basketball is not suitable for a Chinese little man like you." Do you think I'm going to beat you out of the or pee you out first tonight?"
Darren Collison spewed trash talk as soon as he came up.
Zhou Zheng still replied with a smile on his face: "If you are indeed hungry, I can take you to the toilet now, anyway, the shell mantis always misses those things." β
"You ......"
Darren Collison choked up, he didn't like this kind of reply that didn't play according to the routine, it would make him really feel like he had eaten. He likes the scolding so that it gets his adrenaline pumping and puts him in a state of more excitement. However, Zhou Zheng gave him a soft knife.
"Well, we'll see, stinky boy. I will make today a disaster for you. After Darren Collison came to his senses, he opened his mouth and said cruel words to Zhou Zheng: "You have succeeded in provoking me." β
"Huh. Zhou Zheng raised his eyebrows, still looking calm and breezy.
Darren Collison was very angry, he originally wanted to provoke Zhou Zheng, but he became the one who was provoked.
Soon, the game began.
It is not surprising that the person who jumped the ball on behalf of the Crimson team was James White, and everyone knew that James White was famous in the dunk world!
Syllable!
James White did not disappoint the team, he managed to grab the ball in front of the seven-foot man, and Zhou Zheng quickly rushed up to control the ball.
For Zhou Zheng's flash, Darren Collison was slightly surprised, he didn't expect Zhou Zheng's speed to be so fast.
But he quickly caught up with Zhou Zheng outside the three-point line.
"Boy, you're a little more tender than me. Darren Collison blocked Zhou Zheng's footsteps and let out smug words in his mouth, he had always been confident in his speed.
However, he didn't know that Zhou Zhenggang didn't run with all his strength at all. Sani hopes that Zhou Zheng can stabilize the tempo a little bit at the beginning and not enter the fast attack too early...... That will drain your stamina quickly.
"Huh. β
Zhou Zheng showed a harmless smile, and then suddenly slammed towards the right side of Darren Collison, Darren Collison didn't expect Zhou Zheng's starting speed to be so fast, he took a step back in a little panic.
And at the moment when he took a step back to defend, Zhou Zheng suddenly pulled back, and completed this swift crossover under Collison's nose, just in the blink of an eye, Zhou Zheng switched the breakthrough path from Collison's right to the left.
The rhythm was razor, the speed was lightning fast, and it didn't give Collison much time to react at all.
By the time Collison turned around, Zhou Zheng had already taken out his defense, and it was a clean kill-crossover that even the home crowd couldn't help but let out a burst of exclamations.
And that's just the beginning of the show.
After Zhou Zheng cleanly finished out Collisson, Aaron Afflaro quickly stepped up to the position, and he tried to block Zhou Zheng at the free throw line...... This is an extremely experienced defensive player, and he is known as a defensive barrier for UCLA!
However, the moment he appeared at the free throw line, Zhou Zheng suddenly stopped suddenly...... Everyone thought at this moment that Zhou Zheng was scared and timid, and he didn't dare to challenge the defense line guarded by Aflaro.
Collison, who was in the back, also quickly filled the position, and he planned to kill Zhou Zheng fiercely, preferably to snatch the basketball directly from the hands of this hateful Chinese boy.
And at the same time as he stepped forward quickly, Zhou Zheng, who stopped the brakes suddenly, suddenly started forward again...... This is a typical fake-hesitation action.
Afflalo subconsciously took half a step sideways, and he adjusted the defense to the best position...... Just waiting for Zhou Zheng to step forward.
It's Afflalo's best defensive trap, and many of the NCAA's superstars have fallen for it. He believes that Zhou Zheng will not be an exception.
However, the unexpected happened.
At the moment when he took a step and was about to extend the defense, he felt a chill in his crotch, and a wind whistled away, and he subconsciously bent down, only to find that there was nothing.
Raising his head, Zhou Zheng, who was breaking through, had already jumped to the side.
He tried to shout at the referee...... This guy is walking!!
However, what about the balls??
He was very confused, how did the basketball disappear?
At the moment when he was confused, James White behind him had already grabbed the basketball that disappeared in front of Aflalo's eyes and jumped high, smashing the basketball into the basket with a godly attitude, and even playing a big windmill when he was in the air!
He hopes that the first goal of the new season will be a little better.
It's really stretching and beautiful, and you can get a high score even if you put it in the NBA's slam dunk contest.
The home fans at the scene couldn't help but let out bursts of amazement.
Of course, this exclamation is more of a pass to Zhou Zheng's genius.
Collison, who witnessed the whole process behind him, was a little dumbfounded...... How did this guy do it? He was obviously holding the ball and breaking through to the right, how could the basketball suddenly change track and pass through Aaron's crotch from his crotch, and hit the ground in particular, and finally found James White, who couldn't see the figure at all.
Isn't he afraid of mistakes?
His coach allowed him to pass the kind of ball that even the streetball league wouldn't dare to pass?
"Stop thinking, man, you can't make such a perfect pass with your intelligence. Zhou Zheng interrupted his thoughts as he passed by Collison.
"Hmph!" Collison dismissed, and swore at Zhou Zheng, "This is an accident!"
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[Thanks to "Yu Shunxiang", "Attack O Bond", and "ggkkyy" for their tips.] Three grams of oil. γ-