Chapter 10: Joel Embiid
"Today, I just want to win, not lose!"
At the Wachovia Center, home of the NBA team Philadelphia 76ers, Frank Vogel, who was standing on the sidelines, was surrounded by Magic players and stood in the middle for pre-game tactical deployment.
The team had already swallowed the bitter fruit of three consecutive defeats before that, and in any case, Vogel didn't want the team to suffer another defeat in Philadelphia!
"Forget the previous match, your opponent today has not won a single match, we want to keep their record going!"
After introducing the tactical arrangements for the opening, Vogel gave the players another booster, and then while the players were warming up, he glanced at Wu Rui, who was looking at him not far away: "Michael, you sit here." ”
After that, Vogel pointed to the bench closest to the coach's position and motioned for Wu Rui to sit down here.
"Coach, do you mean, I'm going to play soon?"
Seeing Vogel's actions, Wu Rui, who was originally a little lonely, immediately lit up his eyes!
You know, when he listened to the tactics just now, he was relishing, after all, this was the first time he had listened to the coach's on-the-spot tactical deployment at such a close distance, but until Vogel's last cheering sentence was finished, Wu Rui didn't hear half of the letters related to him!
At this time, he was called to his side by Vogel, and naturally thought about it in his heart.
"Sit down!"
But Vogel didn't answer Wu Rui's question, just kept a straight face and repeated his request again.
Wu Rui had no choice but to walk to him honestly and sit down obediently.
Here, Wu Rui just sat down, on the field, the game is about to start, and the starters of both teams are all on the stage.
On the Magic's side, the guard line is lined up with young point guard Elfred Payton and Evan Fournier, who has a strong scoring ability.
Up front, Aaron Gordon and Serge Ibaka were partnered.
"Sergi, show them what you can do under the basket!"
Looking at Ibaka wearing a magic jersey on the field, Wu Rui was not idle and shouted at him loudly.
Sergi Ibaka, although like Biyombo, only joined the Magic team this summer, but Wu Rui has long been impressed with him.
I think that when Ibaka played for the Thunder, his shield and wide arm span were very good for the protection of the basket!
So at this time, as a teammate, Wu Rui is also looking forward to what Ibaka can do under his own basket.
Ibaka on the other side heard Wu Rui's shout, and directly raised his right hand and gave a thumbs up!
Of course, the star player of the Magic team is also in the starters, that is, their center - Nikola Ucevic, a young interior who can easily contribute 20+10!
"Everyone says that the Orlando Magic is rich in centers, and this sentence is definitely not nonsense!"
Looking at the magic No. 9 who stood in the middle circle on the field and was about to jump the ball, Wu Rui couldn't help but say.
But before he finished speaking, opposite Vucevic, a burly player walked over, and as soon as this player stood on the court, the fans of the entire Wajovia Center Arena instantly became excited!
"Joel! Joel! Joel! ”
At the scene, tens of thousands of fans chanted the player's name in unison, and from time to time someone shouted a few MVPs!
Joel Embiid listened to the call of the fans at the scene, slightly signaled to the home fans, and revealed a domineering spirit between his gestures, as if at this moment, he was the owner of this arena!
"Michael, he's Joel Embiid, a real genius!"
On the sidelines, Bismarck Biyombo, who was sitting next to Wu Rui, looked at Embiid on the court, whispered to Wu Rui beside him, and then briefly described Embiid's basketball career by the way.
"Damn, there are still people like this?"
After listening to Biyombo's introduction to Embiid, Wu Rui was surprised!
In the previous life, Wu Rui had heard of Embiid, but he only knew that this guy was a Twitter expert, and he didn't know him in detail.
"Take a good look!"
Biyombo said, several other 76ers starters also appeared one after another, Vucevic and Embiid stood in the center circle at the same time, the referee signaled to the players on both sides, and then threw the basketball in his hand high, and the two young centers jumped up at the same time, announcing the official start of the game!
The ball was also in the hands of 76ers guard Sergio Rodriguez amid the cheers of the fans in the stadium, and Embiid pushed the ball forward.
Rodriguez is an experienced point guard, and he has a very good control of the situation on the court, seeing Embiid on the inside stuck in the position under the basket, his eyes are fast, and he shoves the ball into Embiid's hands with a single hit!
"Philadelphia's first offense, in the hands of the team's most attacking player!"
Seeing Embiid holding the ball steadily, the commentator from ESPN immediately raised his tone!
The fans at the scene also focused on it, and at this moment, the focus of the whole court was Embiid!
For a moment, Wu Rui was even a little uncomfortable, and his eyes unconsciously fell on Embiid, who was playing with the ball.
"What does it feel like......
When Wu Rui was surprised, Embiid on the court did not disappoint the fans, only to see him take the ball steadily, directly sink his shoulders sideways, hit Vucevic with his back, suddenly exert force under his feet, turned to the right and a half, and then raised his hand, looking like he was going to make a shot.
Vucevic, who was defending him, reacted quickly, and before Embiid could make a move, he had already jumped up and blocked Embiid's shooting route directly!
However, the next moment, in Wu Rui's surprised eyes, Embiid's burly body suddenly turned in another direction, his steps changed, and he perfectly escaped Vucevic's block!
Easily put the basket and score two points steadily!
"Joel Embiid—"
A perfect dream foot to complete the score, and the 76ers home DJ did not skimp on his voice at all, and broadcast it with passion!
Of course, Embiid's performance is far more than that, back to the defensive end, Vogel's opening tactical arrangement is also handed over to Vucevic on the inside, but the pillar of the Magic interior line, in the power duel with Embiid, is completely at a disadvantage, and the twisted forced shot, which finally ends in iron.
rebounds, and Embiid also took it into his hands!
Handing the ball to Rodriguez again, Embiid rushed to the frontcourt, stood near the free throw line, and received a pass from his teammate again, but this time, Embiid did not choose to play with his back, and shot directly in the same place from a distance.
The basketball crossed the air in a perfect arc and landed firmly into the net!
"Joel Embiid, take two more points!"