Chapter Thirty-Six: Oak Hill High School
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In the summer of 2004, after a century of wind and rain, the Olympic torch finally returned to Athens, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
The large Chinese Olympic delegation slowly entered the stadium under the leadership of Yao Ming, a member of the NBA's Houston Rockets. He was selected as the Olympic flag bearer, holding high the dazzling five-star red flag, and proudly demonstrating the strength of New China to the people of the world.
After a not-so-successful season, Yao Ming finally ushered in his first spring in the NBA in the 03-04 season through his own efforts. In 82 games in the season, he averaged 32.8 minutes per game, and could score 17.5 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks, becoming the Rockets' top scorer. He also led the Rockets to the playoffs for the first time since the Olajuwon era. The excellent performance of this oriental center not only inspired the Chinese people, but also made those who were once not optimistic about themselves admit that he would be the best center in the NBA after "Big Shark" O'Neal.
On August 15, the Chinese men's basketball team with Yao Ming as the core ushered in the first opponent of the Olympic group stage, the European powerhouse Spain. Young players sitting on the bench are nervously watching the game on the field.
Liu Wei and Li Nan formed a weak guard line that could not withstand the opponent's repeated impacts, allowing the Spanish team to repeatedly rush into the interior line and cause damage. The game had just entered the middle of the first quarter, and Yao Ming got into foul trouble early in order to fill the pit for his teammates.
17-year-old Yi Jianlian hurriedly got up and handed a towel to the team's number one star. The Guangdong boy who was selected for the first time in the Chinese men's basketball team is undoubtedly very lucky, and he can reach the highest level in the world at the beginning of his career, and he will definitely be a promising seedling in the future.
Due to the fate of the top player Yao Ming, the unscrupulous Spanish team turned on the Hurricane mode. led all the way to the end of the game, and the Chinese men's basketball team lost the first game 53-83.
In the next group stage, the defeat of New Zealand kept the hope of appearing, losing Argentina and Italy, and in the last game, the Chinese team, which can only appear by defeating the fierce rival Serbia, narrowly defeated the opponent by one point and successfully achieved the pre-game goal.
On August 26, the knockout round met the favorite Lithuania. As top of the other group, Lithuania stunned the world by beating the star-studded American Dream Six in the group stage.
Although the strength is not as good as that of the opponent, the Chinese team without pressure also played relatively well. Especially Yao Ming almost single-handedly stirred up the opponent's basket. It's a pity that no one in the Chinese team with obvious shortcomings can stand up to help the lonely big man. 75-95, the Chinese team lost the expected game.
In the end, with Yao Ming's outstanding performance, the Chinese men's basketball team ranked eighth in this competition. Although it did not break through history, the core of this team is only 24 years old. And the next Olympics will be held in the capital of China. As long as the level of the guard line is improved, I believe that the Chinese men's basketball team will surprise the Chinese people in the game in 4 years.
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Oak Hill High School is located in Central Virginia, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Greensboro. The school is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, and the 160-hectare campus is quiet and safe, with a rural flair.
In addition to its long history, beautiful environment, high admission rate, and strict closed management, Oak Hill High School also has a feature that makes them well-known throughout the country.
In the famous coach Steve. Under Smith's leadership, the Oak Hill High School basketball team is perennially ranked No. 1 in the nation. The 98-99, 00-01, and 03-04 seasons were undefeated, and the NBA stars who came out of this school surpassed any other high school in the country. Rod. Strickland, Stephen. Jackson, Diop, Cameron. Anthony, Steve. Blake, Josh. Smith and many other teenagers who are racing in the NCAA arena.
The outstanding record and super high success rate have also made Oak Hill High School the focus of attention of various media, scouts, and agents, and has become one of the most exposed high schools in the United States.
In Charlie. Mr. Bell's rush is under Kevin. Durant has finally arrived at this temple of high school basketball. Walking along the quiet campus path, this somewhat introverted big boy looked worried, and it was clear that he had not yet passed the stage of homesickness.
"Hey! Kevin, how did you get here? A somewhat familiar voice sounded in his ears, looking at the small but very sturdy teenager not far away, Durant finally showed a happy smile.
Great. Lawson, this little point guard from Maryland. I met Durant during a basketball camp during the holidays and quickly became good friends, but I didn't expect to meet again here not long after we were separated.
This small point guard has excellent explosiveness, and his ball control and breakthrough are also praised. To Durant's delight, Lawson has a very good sense of the big picture, always finding him as soon as possible and sending the ball to the most comfortable receiving position.
Durant, who breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, secretly thought that he would finally not be lonely here.
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At the Oak Hill High School basketball hall, an intra-team practice game is going on. On the sidelines stood a middle-aged man with his arms folded in front of his chest, his right hand habitually rubbing the goatee that had turned gray on his chin.
Steve. Smith β The Honorary Coach of the Oak Mountain Warriors. Twenty-two years ago, he came to Oak Hill High School, which was still not well-known at the time. From youth to middle age, he spent the best years of his life in this almost isolated school.
brought the penniless Warriors to the perennial No. 1 ranking in the United States, and created the myth of three undefeated seasons. With a coaching record of 596 wins and 35 losses, he is proud of the entire American high school basketball world.
Each year, the NCAA's top 5 college coaches call in advance to make an appointment so they can talk to the 'godfather' of the Oak Mountain High School Warriors about choosing a school for one of his kids.
In his more than 20 years of high school coaching career, he has brought out a large number of nationally renowned star players, and has also seen countless basketball seedlings with outstanding talent and unlimited potential. These experiences have made him sharp-eyed.
At the beginning of each new school year, there will be many powerful and well-known teenagers who rush to him and the signboard of Oak Hill High School. Coach Steve knows very well why these kids are here. None of this is a problem, as long as you have the ability to play for Oak Hill High School, I believe the Warriors will provide you with the biggest stage in high school basketball in the United States.
One of the two groups of children who played on the field was a team that had just entered or transferred from school this year. In the course of their short ten-minute confrontation with the school team, Steve had already noticed two of the kids.
A point guard with a small head, strong physical fitness, and a very traditional style of play. The other has the height of the inside line, but it is not inferior to the ball sense and flexibility of the outside player. What surprised him even more was that this tall and thin kid had a comprehensive offensive technique.
In one offense, the little point guard used his speed to suddenly go down like a hot wheel. Before the defenders arrived, he threw the ball accurately to the tall and thin boy who cut behind him.
Kevin. Durant is very glad that in this unfamiliar environment, he has met the guard who can pass the ball to him the most since he started playing basketball.
Lawson's pass was very comfortable, and Durant, who received the ball, jumped up to the basket without adjustment. Use your long arm span to dodge the defender's outstretched arms and score with ease.
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Lawson attacked with the ball at the top of the arc, beckoned Durant to come over and make a pick-and-roll, and immediately accelerated to break through. The tall man who switched to the defense couldn't keep up with his speed at all. Bursting into the free-throw line, Lawson equalized again with a light toss.
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Durant pulls straight from outside the three-point line and hits.
Lawson burst into points, and Durant received the ball and made a quick stop and hit it.
Durant singled high post, Lawson cut to layup and hit.
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The Oak Hill High School varsity team, ranked No. 1 in the United States, was completely blown up by two teenagers who had just transferred to another school. Looking at the team's star player, two-way defender Gamont. Gordon and Swingman Erik. Devendorf looked embarrassed on the field.
Coach Steve laughs instead of being angry, and it looks like the myth of a fourth unbeaten season will be played out again. You must know that Gordon and Devendorf are very high in the rivalas.com rankings, the former is rated as the third highest high school shooting guard in the United States, and the latter is the fourth in the small forward position.
It seems that it really is, the master is in the folk!
In this training match, the Oak Hill High School team took advantage of the overall advantage and won the final victory. Dan Tai. Lawson and Kevin. Durant's stunning performance convinced all his teammates.
"Mr. Steve, where did you get these two monsters?" Devindorf, a white man with a depressed face, looked at the two new teenagers not far away and said.
Indeed, the whole game was repaired by the tall, skinny boy who was 10 centimeters taller than him, ********. The defense, which has always been proud, is completely ignored by the opponent. The whole court was hit by the tall and skinny boy who scored 30 points, and it was the first time in his basketball career.
"Isn't it, that little man is fast and strong. Right now, my ribs still ache. "Gamont. Gordon grabbed a towel and draped it over his body while covering his ribs, which had been hit lightly.
"What do you think of these two children?" Coach Steve, who couldn't hide his smile on his face, asked the two proud disciples with a smug face.
"Sir, that's great. If they can't, then we'll ......," Devindorf, who had a lively personality, spoke first.
Gordon looked at the two teenagers, who were cautious by nature and didn't say much. "Very strong."
"If they join the Warriors, what do you expect from Oak Hill High School this year?" Coach Smith looked meaningfully at the two teenagers in front of him and said in a deep voice.
"Gotta win!" Two children with different personalities said loudly in unison.
Yes, it must be all won! Steve. Smith seems to be back leading Cameron. Anthony and Diop's team swept the United States.