"Defend! Defend! ”

Tempe City, Wells Fargo Arena, the shouts of thousands of people resounded through the arena.

The 2007~2008 NCAA Invitational Tournament is being played in the arena, and the Arizona State University Devils are at home against the University of Oklahoma Shortcuts, which is also their season opener. [Note 1]

At this time, a Chinese guy with a height of 2.03 meters and a good arm span was fighting against Blake Griffin, the ace of the Foot Shortcuts, in the low post.

"This guy is really a Tyrannosaurus rex!" Xu Yong was jerked over by Griffin one after another, and he couldn't help but complain in his heart.

The thick muscles are like bulging hills, and they are like a Super Saiyan.

Of course, he is not a vegetarian and always maintains a defensive position.

Griffin's eyes were full of surprise when he turned his head, he couldn't imagine that Xu Yong could be so hard.

In the next second, Griffin suddenly adjusted his offensive style, turned his back left and right and made a jumper shot directly to the free throw line.

The technique of this ball is extremely delicate, and it is likely that others will be shaken off, but who is Xu Yong, he is very familiar with the skills of a future famous superstar like Griffin.

Before Griffin turned around, he had already accumulated strength in advance, and after Griffin turned around, he flew out at the same time, stretched out his long arms and covered it directly.

Griffin's eyes were surprised again, and although he dodged the block with his back, the difficulty of his shot suddenly became high.

"Phew!"

The basketball pops off the front of the basket.

The shouts of the scene instantly turned into cheers.

This is the third time Xu Yong has defended Griffin's attack in the low post one-on-one tonight.

It's just three things, and the team's new four-star high school recruit this year has surprised them enough.

Devils center Jeff Pendegraf picked up a defensive rebound and quickly handed the ball to guard James Harden.

Harden fast-break to the frontcourt, Eurostep shook two consecutive layups and scored.

Harden high-fived Xu Yong in the retreat, smiling brightly.

He thought that Xu Yong would be suppressed against the beast of Griffin, but it turned out that he still underestimated his partner!

The Kickers pushed forward again, and Griffin continued to receive the ball in the low post, and this time his offensive action was noticeably bigger.

Xu Yong also showed no weakness, and constantly gave Griffin physical confrontation.

In the stalemate, Griffin jerked him away with his left hand.

Offensive foul! But the referee didn't blow the whistle!

Griffin was finally able to get rid of Xu Yong and jumped to the basket.

"Bang!"

A powerful two-handed slam slam the ball into the hoop!

He dunked and swung on the basket before landing, causing a stirring in the scene.

And after landing, he did not retreat immediately, but sprayed a trash word in the direction of Xu Yong: "You, soft." ”

After being dogged by Xu Yong continuously, he was visibly enraged.

Xu Yong smiled indifferently, Griffin's reaction was what he wanted.

The Footcutters' offense is mostly around Griffin, and as long as the beast loses its mind, the Devils can get a blast.

Xu Yong's reaction caught Griffin off guard, his face turned cold, and he decided to find an opportunity to give Xu Yong some color on the defensive end.

The switch between offense and defense, encouraged by Griffin's dunk, has significantly improved the defensive intensity of the Footstoppers.

The NCAA has attacked for 35 seconds, and 25 seconds have passed, but the Devils still haven't found a good offensive opportunity.

The ball finally reached Harden's hand, and Xu Yong took the initiative to lift it up to Harden to block and dismantle.

Harden quickly broke through the basket by blocking and picking, and in the face of the Kicker's pinch option, he decisively returned the ball to Xu Yong on the outside.

Xu Yong received the ball, a fake shooting point flew to make up for the defensive player, dribbled the ball and strode to the basket.

The players under the basket of the Kickers turned around to make up for it.

Xu Yong changed direction to pass the first defender, then jumped to avoid the second defender and then plucked the onion on the dry ground and took off into the air.

His bounce speed and bounce power are perfectly illustrated in this moment.

However, just as Xu Yong pulled the ball high with his right hand to dunk it, a figure chased under the basket and rose into the air.

His cheeks bulged out, and he struggled to block it, it was Griffin, who had come to make up for it.

That's the opportunity he's looking for!

Xu Yong was naturally not to be outdone, and pulled the ball to the highest point.

So, the two staged a climbing competition in the air.

In the end, Xu Yong came out better with his reach, after getting past Griffin's defense......

"Bang!"

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The moment the basketball slammed into the basket, the scene was inexplicably quiet.

This was followed by a tsunami of cheers from the home fans.

Just now, Xu Yong detained Griffin!

The former best power forward for high school students in the United States, known as the "White Monster"!

"God!" Not only the fans, but even the commentators at home held their heads and exclaimed.

For the first time, they realized that this young player from China, who had gone from being a starless player to a four-star high school student in two years, was so dazzling on the field!

Harden was also excited at this time, and rushed to Xu Yong to have a passionate chest bump with him.

Griffin looked up at the basket, seemingly incredulous at what had just happened.

He was shackled by a yellow player...... How is this possible?!

"Hey!"

At this moment, Xu Yong shouted at Griffin.

Griffin turned to look at Xu Yong.

Xu Yong gestured with his left hand to the length of his right arm, and then said with a smile: "You, short." ”

Griffin froze.

His dynamic talent is historic, his confrontation ability is also historic, and even his technique and ball control ability are among the best in the big guys.

But there is only one thing, he is short.

He is 2.08 meters tall, but his arm span is only 2.11 meters, which is too short for him.

However, the word short is harsher as trash talk than soft because it can also refer to other key parts.

Griffin was furious, as if he had really turned into an enraged Tyrannosaurus rex and rushed forward.

Xu Yong was not to be outdone, and directly blocked Griffin's small short hand to prevent the other party from exerting force.

The scene was suddenly a mess.

In the end, the referee separated the players on both sides, and Griffin was whistled for a technical foul.

There was boos at the scene.

Xu Yong stood in the center of the field unscathed at this time, he had watched Zhu Bacheng's famous battle on the spot, and he was very comfortable with the conflict on the court.

The Footcutters called a timeout.

Xu Yong glanced up at the score.

22 to 30.

With an 8-point lead and technical foul free throws, the Devils have a clear advantage.

He then walked to the bench with his teammates, who were greeted by an overwhelming cheer from the fans.

At the back of the bench, there was a group of Shanghai fans who had come to support him, holding signs with his name written on them.

Looking at those familiar fans, he smiled and waved in response, and under the touch of his heart, his mind couldn't help but be pulled back to two years ago.