On February 19, 2014, Duke University continued to play at home against the Wake Forest University Devils Deacons.

In the home game against the Devil Deacon team that night, Zhang Zifeng seemed to have changed from a phoenix to a crow all of a sudden, and his performance was terrible.

He made only 2 of 16 shots and 1 of 7 three-pointers to score 4 points. There were only 2 assists and 6 turnovers.

But the most disappointing thing for Blue Devils fans is not Zhang Zifeng's "abnormal" performance, but that he seems to have no fighting spirit in normal games, and he is not active in running, and even the defense that depends on survival is often out of position.

Lao K roared twice in the audience, but failed to wake up the normal Zhang Zifeng.

In the fourth quarter, Zhang Zifeng was completely pressed on the bench by Lao K, and he didn't even get a minute of playing time.

If it weren't for Hood's excellent performance, he scored 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. I'm afraid that Duke will lose ugly.

In the end, at home, the Devils Deacons defeated Duke University 99-94.

Although Lao K was very dissatisfied with Zhang Zifeng's performance during the game, at the post-game press conference, Lao K still tried his best to protect Zhang Zifeng.

"No, no, no, Jack isn't lazy, he's still the hardest working guy on our team. He didn't do well because he had a cold, which affected his performance. ”

Yes, Zhang Zifeng has a cold.

Two days ago, in order to enhance his physical strength, Zhang Zifeng went to the stadium to run 6 kilometers after the team's training.

When I came back, I was too tired, so I just lay down in bed and went to sleep.

As a result, after waking up, Zhang Zifeng caught a cold and had a fever.

In the past two days, Zhang Zifeng has been a little dizzy and weak.

In the game, although Zhang Zifeng always wanted to get excited, his body did not listen to the command, and the whole game was like sleepwalking.

On February 23, 2014, Duke University traveled to the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.

finally cured the cold, and Zhang Zifeng was preparing to behave.

As a result, the shooting feel seemed to have been forgotten in the training hall, and Zhang Zifeng felt cold all over the court.

No matter how you shoot, the basket is as if you are sworn to fight him.

Bang bang, just don't go in.

At this time, Lao K didn't know what to say about Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng really tried his best, running all over the field, entangled the whole audience, and almost started to defend the opponent.

When attacking, Zhang Zifeng also followed the tactics completely, and the opportunity came out, but he just couldn't put the ball into the basket.

In the end, Duke University lost to the University of Pittsburgh Panthers 75-78, ushering in a two-game losing streak.

Zhang Zifeng made 4 of 21 shots and 2 of 11 three-pointers to score 10 points.

Hood continued to perform well, finishing with 22 points, six rebounds and four assists.

On the evening of February 26, 2014, Duke University challenged the University of Miami Hurricanes in Florida.

An hour and a half later, the Hurricanes fans were beaming.

"That idiot Chinese is simply blowing people up, look at his lame performance, in front of Santos, it's just a waste material."

"yes, look at his shot, he can't find the basket in front of Santos."

"I bet Old K must be regretting trusting this Chinese now!"

……

In the game, as long as Zhang Zifeng jumped up and was about to shoot, Santos's big palm would instantly slap over.

Smack.

Zhang Zifeng even fanned the ball to the ground.

A few times, if it wasn't for Jefferson and others, Zhang Zifeng would have beaten people directly.

In this game, Zhang Zifeng was lost in front of the hurricanes' rude and savage foul tactics, and he couldn't find a familiar sense of rhythm at all.

When attacking, the University of Florida Miami Hurricanes seemed to be swearing to exhaust their 35 seconds of offensive time before they were willing to give up, and there were not even a few smooth offenses in the game.

By the time the final whistle blew, Hood's 11 points were the game-high.

Zhang Zifeng shot 0 of 10 and scored 7 points on free throws.

At the end of the game, Duke University lost to the University of Miami Hurricanes in Miami Florida 50-55 with the lowest score in the history of the season.

Duke University is on a three-game losing streak.

For a while, the criticism of Zhang Zifeng suddenly came over like a tide.

Never really think that a team is united, encourages and helps each other.

That's a plot that only exists in movies.

It's normal for a team to have struggle and competition.

If you don't stick a knife in your teammates in the back and stumble secretly, then this team can be regarded as unity and friendship.

Those players who were dissatisfied with Zhang Zifeng's start made it difficult one after another, saying that Zhang Zifeng was not qualified to be the starter, and more powerful starters, such as Green, should be used.

Hood also kept jumping up and down, constantly slandering Zhang Zifeng in front of his teammates and coaches.

After a while, he said that Zhang Zifeng's hit rate was bad, and more capable people should be given more opportunities, such as Hood.

After a while, he said that Zhang Zifeng couldn't adapt to the starter at all, and he should go to the bench, and the substitute was the most suitable place for him.

With Zhang Zifeng's continuous bad performance, those black Zhang gangs in Huaxia have reappeared.

sarcastically ridiculed Zhang Zifeng on the forum one by one.

"I said that the garbage, it's just a brush. The first start, it was the opponent who didn't know and didn't pay attention to it, which made this idiot play a highlight. Now that the opponent attaches great importance to it, Zhang Zifeng is completely exposed. ”

"Look, 2 of 16 shots in a game, 4 of 21 shots in a game, and even 0 of 10 shots in yesterday's game, and he still advocates saying that the strongest scoring guard in the NCAA is better than him. Damn, I still believe it. I don't know how much money that garbage spent, how many water armies were hired to help him hype! ”

……

Those fans who support Zhang Zifeng desperately want to defend it, but reality is the most powerful weapon, when the Black Zhang Gang comes up with data again and again to prove their views.

The Zhang Fan faction has always been defeated again and again.

Zhang Fanpai is looking forward to this in his heart, crazy brother, please, hurry up and recover your state. Shut up all those idiots!

For all the gossip, Zhang Zifeng shut up and did not refute it.

Zhang Zifeng knows how to act, and only by taking action and showing outstanding performance can he defeat any doubts.

Zhang Zifeng still kept training his shooting and kept exercising his physical fitness until he was exhausted.

In the stadium, Zhang Zifeng is always the first to come and the last to leave.

Because he was too diligent, he stayed in the stadium all day long, and even sometimes needed to be forced to rest by assistant coach James.

Although the losing streak during this period of time has also brought some pressure to Lao K.

But seeing Zhang Zifeng sweating in the stadium, Lao K still decided to give Zhang Zifeng another chance.

Duke is an NCAA elite school and has always been in the spotlight. After three consecutive defeats, many newspapers and magazines came to interview Lao K.

"Mike, Duke University has suffered consecutive defeats during this time, what do you think is the main reason?"

The old K replied, "We have a good squad now, and after Parker's injury, we have to change our tactics. Because of the run-in problem, we encountered some difficulties. But now that we are fully familiar with the new tactics, I am sure that our team will soon return to normal and become a strong team, a stronger and better team all the time! ”

"Since the Chinese started, the performance has been terrible. As far as we know, there are many players in the Blue Devils team who are dissatisfied with Zhang Zifeng's performance and think that he does not like to start. Mike, are you going to make adjustments in the next game! ”

Old K said firmly, "You said Jack, no, no, no, he has had some problems during this time, but I believe him, he will still start the next game." He's an important part of our team and he can help the team win. ”

After the expression of the old K, it was clear to everyone.

In the next game, Zhang Zifeng will still be the starter.