The game was suspended, and the cameras of the photographers on the scene all focused on Yiyang. The Chinese defender, who is just starting his second year of career, has already shown his unique leadership temperament on the court.

When the Mavericks were exhausted, he used his hard defense and excellent organization to motivate the whole team. The Timberwolves didn't make a difference after LeFou's goal.

Despite this, Timberwolves fans are still looking forward to the game. Because after this pause, Yiyang's real opponent today is about to appear!

Watching the big-eyed Spaniard take off his training uniform, Rubio, who had not yet played, received everyone's applause.

"Listen to the cheers from the crowd, Ricky. Rubio is ready to appear! Rubio became famous as a teenager, and his fame has long been resounding around the world. Nowadays, he is often compared to the one who came out of nowhere last season. Both are playmaking defenders, and both are good at eye feints. Hold your breath, and next, we may see an incredible point guard battle! ”

At this point, Mike. Brin remembered the 2006 battle between Nash and Kidd. At the time, two of the league's best point guards made for a classic game. Although Yiyang and Rubio are far less important in history than Kidd and Nash, Mike. Brin is still looking forward to the game. Because these two guys have long been regarded as the next Kidd and Nash!

Rubio, who led Spain to win the U16 World Championship at the age of 16, scored 51 points, 24 rebounds, 12 steals and 7 assists in the final, and a talented teenager was born. At that time, Rubio had become a coveted super-newcomer in world basketball, and the media who went to the door of Elma Snow, a suburb in the northeast corner of Barcelona, Spain, to ask for an interview could circle the globe 0.001 times.

In order to protect the minor's physical and mental health, Rubio's parents and the club he was at the time refused most of the interviews. The only full-length interview Rubio gave before he turned 18 in October 2008 was with the prestigious SLAM magazine, and the writer put five pages on it to make up for the honor and the fee.

Among them, the columnist's description of Rubio is like Nash on the dribble, like Kidd on the ball, like Kobe Bryant on the score, like Payton on defense, like Rondo with his arm span, like Hamilton in his running position, Cap Magic, and looks like Maravich. In '09, the Thunder, who already had Weiss, held the No. 3 pick, and at that time, they were seriously considering wanting to take Rubio.

In the end, Rubio, the first post-90s in NBA draft history, was selected by the Timberwolves with the 5th pick, becoming the highest-ranked point guard of the year. The disgruntled Jennings was only the 10th pick, and behind Rubio was the point guard Zhu Brown. Holiday & Ty. Lawson, Darren. Collison and Davis College baby-faced guard Stephen Brown. Curry.

Rubio spent several more seasons in the European League because of child labor contract issues before he entered the NBA this season in the midst of much demand. You can't imagine the Timberwolves expect so much from him, and last offseason, the Timberwolves traded forward Martel. Webster wants to wear the number 9 jersey. But he was told by the Timberwolves uniform team that "No. 9 is reserved for Rubio."

You see, the treatment of retiring jerseys is placed on a child who has not yet entered the league, and the Timberwolves see the "golden boy" as a savior.

Rubio, who was already expected to have high hopes, played well in the first three games and played at his level. Because of this, this young man was cheered by the fans before he even played. They've been waiting for this guy for too long, too long.

"Keep an eye on your opponents and watch out for Rubio's passes! Don't underestimate that European, his abilities are not mediocre at all! Also, lock up his self-scoring, I'm sure that's not a problem for you, right? Seeing that Rubio was about to play, Carlisle also hurriedly made corresponding arrangements. Although the opponent is only a rookie defender, Carlisle does not take the enemy lightly.

Yiyang, who was also a rookie guard last year, didn't it surprise people?

After listening to Carlisle's words, Yiyang just nodded lightly and did not answer. Genius boy? This game is finally a little interesting!

At the end of the timeout, the continuous cheers in the target center made people even think that it was the Mavericks who were playing away from home.

Rubio came into the spotlight as he replaced the underperforming Wesley. Johnson, along with Ridnow, put on a two-point guard formation. It seems that Carlisle's tactics of using Kidd and Yiyang at the same time last season have been emulated by many coaches.

The game restarted, and the Timberwolves started center, who was once expected by the Pistons. Milicic sends in a touchline ball. Seeing Rubio so popular, Milicic must have felt a lot of emotion in his heart. After all, he was one of the European geniuses before Rubio who was blown up to the brunch. Now, however, he can only be reluctantly reduced to becoming a blue-collar worker.

Rubio controlled the ball and advanced, and Yiyang felt that the entire target center was shaking, terrifying fans!

While this is only Rubio's first NBA season, Rubio has been playing professional basketball for several years. So, he was very skillful on the ball, and after calmly passing the half, the Spaniard began to look at the half-time!

Rubio reached out for a pick-and-roll, then borrowed the pick-and-roll to kill under the basket. Yiyang won't have a hard time keeping up with Rubio, but this guy with a super high basketball IQ will definitely not be stupid enough to lean on Yiyang to force the frame. After all, the Chinese who defended him was a ruthless character who could even be blocked by a center forward.

Just when Yiyang was still thinking about how Rubio would pass the ball, the Spaniard suddenly jumped! Yiyang didn't think about it, and immediately followed. But Rubio wasn't going to take chances, and in the air, the clever Spaniard stuffed the ball behind him. Later, Lefu followed up and picked up the basketball steadily, jumped and easily put the ball into the frame.

"Ricky. Rubio, as soon as this guy came on the court, he broke the Timberwolves' scoring drought! Haha, the Spanish golden boy played a pass in front of Yi, I am looking forward to how I will respond to this pass! ”

As soon as he got on the pitch, Rubio managed to lead an attack. Yiyang smiled slightly when he took the baseline ball and re-advanced, the pass just now was indeed very exciting. But there's no way the Timberwolves can hold on to the whole game with that kind of offense!

Yiyang didn't play with Rubio as fans thought after halftime, but played the ball quickly and handed it to Carter to deal with.

Carter didn't stay long after holding the ball and transferred the ball to Marion. Although Yiyang didn't catch the ball, people could still feel the silky fluidity of the Mavericks on the offensive end.

Rubio didn't care about anyone else, his eyes fixed on the number one in front of him. He knows very well how powerful Yiyang's off-ball offense is, and as long as he catches a little gap, it may cause a big mistake.

Just when Rubio was extremely alert, Yiyang suddenly ran back and went out to the three-point line. It looks like he wants to have a hand-to-hand fight with Marion.

Rubio immediately changed his focus to keep up. I have to admit that the Spaniard's speed is not bad, he is close to Yiyang's side and does not lose his position.

Yiyang approached Marion, Marion held the ball in one hand and handed it to Yiyang, and Yiyang also stretched out his hand to grab the ball firmly.

However, just as the two met, Marion suddenly raised the ball above his head, and at the same time, Yiyang suddenly ran backwards and cut inside.

The anti-running tactic after a fake hand handed over allowed Yiyang to shake off Rubio, a pestering guy. Marion takes advantage of the situation and the opportunity is formed in an instant!

Yiyang directly accelerated and entered the forbidden area. In the face of Milicic's supplementary defense, Yiyang changed hands in the air, dodged the block, and successfully scored a layup.

After landing, Yiyang glanced at Rubio, but didn't say anything, and reflexively returned to defend himself. Marion saw this scene and smiled understandingly. This kid can't say that!

Although it was just a simple two-point shot, Rubio refreshed his cognition of Yiyang in his heart. This guy's passing, commanding, running off the ball and finishing ability are all terrifyingly powerful! These things can't be seen on video or TV, only when you play with him in person, you can have a more intuitive understanding of how good a player is.

In the eyes of fans, Rubio and Yiyang are "evenly matched". But in Rubio's eyes, Yiyang, who opened his arms, who only played in the NBA a year earlier than him and had no professional game experience before, is like an insurmountable mountain!

Sure enough, when Rubio passed the half for the second time, Yiyang immediately posted it. Don't you love passing? Yiyang is now making Rubio's pass uncomfortable.

Close pressing, this is the most popular defensive technique that most opponents use against Yiyang. Now, Yiyang has turned this defensive style to Rubio, who also likes to pass.

Others pressed on Yiyang, who could use his masterful ball skills, strong will, and extraordinary speed to complete the breakthrough. But Rubio was a little stretched when he was pressed by Yiyang.

The two defenders struggled around the center circle, with Rubio trying to change direction in his crotch several times, either because the ball was unlucky and almost fell, or because the acceleration after the change of direction failed to tear through Yiyang's defense.

Seeing this scene, Lefu had to step forward to block and dismantle, and Rubio got rid of the entanglement with Yiyang and continued to advance.

At this time, Yiyang was left behind by Rubio, who passed the ball to Ridno and cut inside himself. He plans to use exactly the same way to return Yiyang a goal!

Rubio cut in, and Reedno, who is also a point guard, also passed the ball in a timely manner.

When the Spaniard got to the basket, Haywood didn't even have time to make up for it.

With a slight leap, the wrist nimbly lifts the basketball into the air. The shot looked like it was a must-win, and Timberwolves fans had even raised their arms in advance, ready to cheer on another great offense from Rubio.

At this moment, Rubio suddenly felt a lack of light above his head. He looked up and saw the face of the number one defender!

Yiyang jumped high and slapped the basketball to the rebound before it fell.

"Boom!" With a muffled sound, the must-enter layup turned into a pegboard hat, as if Yiyang pulled the trigger at the Timberwolves fans with a gun.

Rubio was shocked in his heart, how could he meet such a guy who completed the block in Spain before.

Yiyang glanced at Rubio, but still didn't say anything. This time, Marion leaned in and translated the meaning in Yiyang's eyes for the Spaniard.

"Welcome to the NBA, rookie!"

This is a welcome gift for you!