Chapter 39: The Christmas War
Olympic quarterfinals?
Is it just the quarterfinals?
Sun Zhuo could see that Yao Ming was concerned about next year's Olympic Games, but Sun Zhuo felt that Yao Ming's goal was really a bit low.
The 2004 Olympic Games were held in August, at that time, the 2003-2004 season of the NBA has ended, according to the current strength of the Lakers, guaranteed to play to the finals, according to the current winning rate, Sun Zhuo can at least rise to level 30, plus the repeated game challenge card, Sun Zhuo and Yao Ming led the Chinese team to the quarterfinals is absolutely no suspense.
They should obviously be looking for bigger goals, like championships.
You must know that the overall champion of this year's Olympic Games is not the United States.
"We'll talk about it after the game." Sun Zhuo obviously has a lot of ideas to communicate with Yao Ming, Sun Zhuo is no longer what it used to be, and he wants Yao Ming to know that next year's Olympics is definitely worth all Chinese look forward to.
"No problem." Yao Ming walked back to the Rockets player, he has a good relationship with Sun Zhuo, although Sun Zhuo has the momentum to snatch him from "China's first person", but Yao Ming is not jealous, he is a player who pays more attention to national honor.
It can be expected that Yao Ming will not deliberately embarrass Sun Zhuo under the basket in this game, which also makes Sun Zhuo hesitate.
"Today's opponent is my own person, if I don't use this level 30 experience card, if it really doesn't work, it's not too late to use it, after all, the All-Star is coming, compared to the Christmas War, the All-Star Game is the big stage that really attracts fans from all over the world." Sun Zhuo is still very cautious about the use of this level 30 experience card.
Now, Sun Zhuo has adapted to the rhythm and intensity of the NBA, even if he is only 12 levels, Sun Zhuo believes that he can play well, and the most important thing is that the opponent does not know what level he is, and they may still think of themselves as the best rookie who can't solve it by playing and shooting.
After talking to Sun Zhuo, as soon as Yao Ming came back, one of the starters of the Rockets, 193CM Catino Mobley, stepped forward and asked Yao Ming: "Yao, what did you all say?" Will he rely on shooting like he did the day he played the Cavaliers? ”
Mobley was arranged to guard Sun Zhuo today, and the slightly taller 198CM Jim Jackson was assigned to Kobe Bryant, because Kobe Bryant has a stronger scoring ability, especially if the defender is much shorter than him, he will be easy **, and the Rockets obviously can't let Kobe easily find his touch.
Yao Ming replied truthfully: "I don't know, but looking at his confident appearance, I believe he will play well tonight." ”
Mobley was a little distressed after hearing this: "Damn, but don't, LeBron James's kind of guy can't guard against him, and I can't do anything, how do I think I'm going to be blown up today." ”
Because Yao Ming often pays attention to Sun Zhuo's performance, and even took Mobley to see all the terrifying performances of Sun Zhuo after entering the alliance, Mobley is in awe of Sun Zhuo.
In the eyes of the Chinese, the Chinese derby between Yao Ming and Sun Zhuo is obviously more interesting, but at the scene, the Yao shark battle is still more attractive.
The media has been hyping up the topic of Yao Ming threatening O'Neal's strongest center in the league, and O'Neal also minds this opponent, but in fact, Yao Ming has always had great respect for O'Neal.
Just like this Christmas war, Yao Ming also sent a Christmas card to O'Neal, which is now in the hands of O'Neill's stepfather, Philip Harrison.
"Dear Mr. O'Neill, thank you for your encouragement, you are the number one player, do the real Shaq. Yao Ming respectfully. ”
Harrison, who was wearing the Lakers' L logo hat in the audience, read the greeting card that Yao Ming gave to O'Neal, and he felt the kindness of the young Chinese center, and he was very moved, "I want to tell Shaq this kid, don't have too much hatred and malice towards Yao, and keep kindness to Yao." ”
In fact, at this time, O'Neill didn't know that Yao Ming could speak English.
The game started quickly, and Yao Ming and O'Neal went toe-to-toe as soon as they came up.
There was no word or eye contact between O'Neal and Yao Ming, O'Neill was very serious about beating Yao Ming as an opponent, he wanted the ball to attack as soon as he came up, but it was like the first time he encountered Yao Ming and was capped three times in a row, Yao Ming's huge body made it difficult for O'Neill to have an easy shot, and O'Neal's first strong attack was not successful.
Sun Zhuo could see that Yao Ming was struggling to defend O'Neal, and he also clearly knew that Yao Ming was very nervous and under a lot of pressure, he was facing the most dominant center in history, but he had beaten countless brutal guys in the opposite position, there were 300 million fans in China watching, how much pressure did he have to withstand?
Sun Zhuo didn't understand it before, but it wasn't until Sun Zhuo himself entered the NBA that he could understand Yao Ming's pressure.
Seeing Yao Ming's first ball with all his strength to defend O'Neal, even if Sun Zhuo was a Lakers player, he wanted to applaud Yao Ming.
In turn, it was Yao Ming's turn to attack, and in the second year, Yao Ming already had some means, he would hold it high above his head after receiving the ball, and then make some feints to see O'Neal's reaction, and then shoot the basket.
It's a pity that Yao Ming didn't invest either.
Although the Yao Shark duel has attracted much attention, the limelight of this game will be stolen by others, because in addition to these two Hall of Fame players, there are Kobe, Francis and Sun Zhuo on the court.
With such an important Christmas battle, Kobe didn't want to just watch O'Neal and Yao Ming perform, he soon staged a succession of scoring performances, and the Rockets didn't count on Yao Ming all the time, and Francis's scoring ability was also terrible.
Everyone else is starting to get into the groove, and Sun Zhuo is going to start too.
"Hey, while I don't know what your name is, I'm going to warn you that my offense is about to begin." Sun Zhuo said a word to Mobley, who was defending him.
Mobley immediately became nervous, but replied: "Yao said that I didn't hear that you had such an inexplicable shot before, I guess the day you played the Knight, it was mostly luck." ”
"Luck? You're right, but unfortunately, my luck came again today. "Sun Zhuo still likes to talk trash with his opponents.
Sun Zhuo could see that Mobley was jealous of himself, he had watched his game against the Cavaliers, but anyone who watched that game was not shocked by his own shooting.
"Still want to be strong in front of me? I've seen through you a long time ago, and since you're so afraid of me, I'll scare you. ”
Sun Zhuo has an absolute height advantage in the face of Mobley, and if he shoots with his back, the shooting percentage should not be bad.
Sun Zhuo quickly grabbed the rebound in the front court, the ball bounced a little far, and after getting the ball, Sun Zhuo immediately relied on Mobley, as soon as this action appeared, the scene immediately burst into jubilation!
"Hit! I saw Sun Zhuo fighting again! ”
"Against Vince Carter and McGrady, I didn't see him use this trick, it was originally intended to be used in the Christmas war, and the Rockets were unlucky today!"
Sun Zhuo continued to do familiar movements, and then jumped up and shot easily, and Mobley didn't have any confidence to stop the shot that even LeBron James couldn't block with a foul.
Swish!
Sun Zhuo completed a beautiful shot with a level 12 ability.
After the successful shooting, seeing Mobley's already desperate look, Sun Zhuo did not forget to continue to scare the other party: "Since you have seen me play the Cavaliers, then you should know what my shooting percentage was that night." ”
Mobley was about to cry, of course he knew, the hit rate was 100 percent! No missing shots! Didn't lose a single shot! If you foul it, you will get it in! The center who plays two meters and two is also in!
Sun Zhuo frightened Mobley: "I won't throw a ball on your head." ”