On the morning of June 19, Tokyo Gymnasium.

It can be seen that Japan is indeed relatively simple in this regard, although a large number of journalists from all over the world gathered at the scene, the overall performance and activities of the opening ceremony are still slightly simple, and the grandstand seats are not open to ordinary spectators.

FIBA President Stankovic and Japan Basketball Association Mitsuyoshi Anzashi both delivered short speeches, followed by speeches by player representatives.

Player representative: Lin Dong.

As the undisputed core player who just led the international team to defeat the most powerful United States at the Nike Summit, Lin Dong's fame in the basketball circles of Europe, America and Japan is really resounding in half the sky, but in the Dragon Country, because there are relatively few people who pay attention to youth training, and Yao Ming is participating in the NBA draft to distract a lot of attention and cover up the edge, so his fame is still limited to a limited number of basketball fans.

At this time, he can get this opportunity, which is basically expected by all parties.

"Shhh Long live Brother Gaoren! ”

"Hahaha, I feel like Lin Dongjun has gained weight!"

"It's still pleasing to our yellow-skinned eyes! Come on, Lin Dongjun! ”

The audience cheered.

Frankly speaking, when he stepped onto this podium, Lin Dong really had mixed feelings.

The biggest setback in his previous life was in the U19 international arena, and now he is standing here again, but unlike his previous life, his own strength and fame in this life are far from being comparable to his previous life.

Of course, there are many things I want to say, such as really wanting to thank the driver, thank Stephen who accompanied him out of the haze of U19, the trough of his previous life, but the starting point of his life in this life.

But these words can obviously only be swirled in the head, and cannot be spoken.

As a result, it can only be a very official statement.

The text of the speech was prepared by the staff accompanying the team when they received the notice last night, and it was full of rhetoric and empty substance, but it was quite standard and of sufficient grade.

But for most people, it doesn't matter what he says, what matters is that he's standing here.

In previous years, the U19 World Championships were often represented by Americans, with occasional European players winning the award.

Asia? That's really never, absolutely unprecedented!

In this era of basketball dominated by the United States, it is obvious that the teams of all countries are very happy to see a face that does not belong to the United States speaking on behalf of the players, not to mention the exaggerated crazy support of the entire Japanese team in the audience, and even some international teammates at the previous Nike summit were also in the audience to cheer for their respective teams to help whistle.

Only the expression of the American team was a little serious, and even the routine applause seemed very perfunctory.

Since yesterday at the door of the hotel by the Dragons stole the limelight and was humiliated by the way, the U.S. team has felt the different atmosphere of this World Championships from previous years.

It was a kind of throne being provoked...... Even the feeling of being offended.

It has always been the whole world that has challenged them, but when did it become time for the U.S. team to challenge others?

But at this moment, whether in the United States or in basketball circles around the world, everyone feels this way, even the American team itself......

The feeling of looking up to others is hard for arrogant Americans.

All this is because of that guy on stage!

"It's also fresh to experience it once in a while." Chuck Daley squinted his eyes, as a legend who had led the team Dream 1 to accept applause from all over the world, what happened at the door of the hotel yesterday simply refreshed his three perceptions, and the Japanese man's crazy infatuation with that Asian kid has reached an appalling level, and it also made this legendary coach who has always laughed and hehe can't help but have three points of anger.

If before this, defeating Lin Dong and defeating the Dragon Kingdom was only LeBron's most important thing, then now, Chuck Daley can be regarded as joining.

"The dragon country ranked 16th in the world, they can't find the kind of teammates who can partner with Lin Dong at the Nike summit, and there is a high probability that they will build a special team around Lin Dong to maximize Lin Dong's personal ability."

Frankly speaking, Chuck Daley admires Lin Dong very much, this young Asian has unimaginable talent, and for today's youth basketball world, he has definitely reached the level where one person can threaten a team, just like Jordan back then.

But Chuck Daley is still a little dismissive of the Dragon Country, the overall level is there, and if he deals with a one-man team, it is really a simple matter for him.

is as strong as Jordan, and when he meets him, Chuck Daley will also be developed to strangle him, so that the bulls who were invincible at that time will be defeated by the Pistons for three consecutive years, let alone an Asian?

Betting on the glory of decades of coaching career, the champion of this World Championship, as long as he Chuck Daley is there, will never be left behind!

What should be valued should be valued, and what should be confident should also be confident.

"Look at their performance in the first game of the day against Spain," Chuck Daly said with a smile. ”

At 10:30 a.m., the short opening ceremony will be the opening match of this year's World Championships.

Dragons from Group A vs Spain.

Compared with the 'deserted' stadium at the opening ceremony, the stadium scene of the opening game was extremely hot.

The 9,000-seat Tokyo Sports Basketball Hall A was already packed, and fans from all over Japan were holding posters or slogans with the name 'Lin Dong' printed on them.

When the two teams played, Spain's appearance only received a tepid applause, but the appearance of the Dragon Country team was suddenly a tsunami.

"Long live Lin Dongsang!"

"The strongest eldest man in 7 billion!"

"Lin Dongjun! Lin Dongjun! ”

The momentum of the explosion made the Spaniards, who had already started preparing on the sidelines, feel ashamed.

Yesterday's news of Americans at the door of the hotel has become a topic of conversation among everyone in the youth basketball circle, but it is cool to watch others eat melons, but it is not pleasant to be seen by others as lively.

The Spaniard is very familiar with this superstar who led the team to win the United States at the Nike Summit, and has already studied the various game videos of Lin Dong that he can find too many times.

"Everyone thinks that this guy and the U.S. team are the protagonists of this year's World Championships, and all the media and topics are aimed at them, but cheers are cheers, and strength is strength." The Spanish coach said coldly: "Do you want to lose to the Dragons, who are only ranked 16th in the world? ”

"I don't want to!"

"Our goal is to win the championship!"

"Dragon Kingdom is a traditional inside team, but their best inside Yao Ming in recent years is no longer in the team, except for Lin Dong, everyone else in the team is mediocre, then we will play their inside line! Stabilize the rhythm and play the success rate at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends! Reyes, Jimenez, keep me in the paint area, and as for that Lindon, Mark, he's yours! The Spanish coach finally looked at Mark, obviously with great expectations for him: "Mark, your brother is the best player I have ever seen, your talent is not lost to your brother, this is your first time representing Spain in an international competition, even if the opponent is the guy who once won against the Americans, I still believe in you, don't embarrass your brother!" ”

"Yes! Instructor! The big young man, who was only sixteen years old, replied excitedly.

"them!" The other little Spanish bullfighters also screamed.

Those newspapers and media who patronize the coverage of Lin Dong and the United States probably forget that Spain is ranked second in the world in the FIBA rankings!

The U.S. team was ignored, they were happy, but it didn't feel so good to be ignored by the fans.

"Let's go!"

"It looks like it's very imposing." Director Jiang smiled on the sidelines and said, "After all, it is Spain, which is ranked second in the world." ”

There was a burning light flashing in his eyes, this was going to be put aside, winning Spain or something, he didn't even dare to think about it, but now with Lin Dong! In these two months of training, that super genius is so strong that he has been able to convince him as a coach!

Director Jiang couldn't help but turn his head to look at the corner of the stands, only to see Chuck Daley sitting there with the entire team members of the American team watching coldly.

"Lin Dong, don't keep your hand, if you keep it, it will be easier to make Americans suspicious." Director Jiang smiled and said: "We will use the A lineup, with your firepower and outside support to defeat Spain!" ”

Damn, opposite Spain, ranked second in the world, can still hide tactics...... Don't talk about him, one of the coaches in the basketball world of the Dragon Kingdom is counted as one, and he has never fought such a rich battle in his life!

Director Jiang only felt so excited that his heartbeat accelerated by at least a third: "Let's go!" The dragon kingdom will win! ”

"The Dragon Kingdom will win!" The young people roared too.

Honk!

With the referee's whistle blowing, the first game of the World Championships has begun!

Spain lineup: Playmaker point guard and on-court captain Jose Calderón, shooting guard Rudy Fernandez, small forward Carlos Gimenez, center Philippe Reyes, and rookie power forward Marc Gasol, who just made his debut in Spain this year!

Dragon country lineup: organization point guard Sun Yue, scoring guard Zhu Fangyu, small forward and captain Lin Dong, big forward Wang Lei, center Tang Zhengdong!

Frankly, neither side knows enough about each other's lineups.

Spain was only impressed by Lin Dong and Zhu Fangyu, after all, he had participated in the Nike summit, and Tang Zhengdong was quite familiar with it, and he had already represented the national youth of Long Guo in international competitions before.

On the side of the dragon country, only Reyes, Calderón and Giménez are more familiar with Jiang's guidance, the three are relatively older, all 81 years old, on the verge of competition at the age of 19, and have also represented Spain in international competitions before, but they are not very familiar with the other two, and they are all new stars.

But for Lin Dong, those two unfamiliar rising stars may be the real aces of this Spanish team.

Fernandez, one of the absolute main forces who almost pulled down the American Dream 8 during the 08 Olympics, and even with a height of 196 cm, he actually blocked Howard, belonging to the speed quartile, with explosive athleticism and quite strong scoring ability.

And the other one, not to mention......

The two sides entered the defensive position, and the big young man walked up to Lin Dong and showed him a friendly smile: "Hey! ”

He bent over his legs and said hello to Lin Dong.

Looking at this big young man, a smile also appeared on Lin Dong's face.

Marc Gasol, one of the big and small Gasol of the Spanish national treasure, has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and even entered the NBA best team, Gasol Jr.'s achievements are not under his brother, who is affectionately called 'sister-in-law' by the Dragon people, he is definitely the world's first-class defensive giant.

"Hey." Lin Dong also responded to him with a smile.

It seems that Spain still takes themselves seriously enough and intends to block themselves with the future NBA's best defensive giant.

Honk!

As the referee's whistle blows, the basketball is tossed high.

In charge of the jump ball were Philip Hayes and Tang Zhengdong.

Tang Zhengdong's height of 213 cm still has a full advantage over Philip Hayes's 206, and he touched the basketball at the highest point first and dialed the ball in the direction of Lin Dong.

Although he is only 16 years old, his height of 202 cm and weight of 106 kg make him have an absolute advantage in strength.

It's a pity......

Swish!

Lin Dong took an early step around, so that Marc Gasol, who was watching the jumping ball, lost his position in an instant, and at this time subconsciously intercepted and grabbed an air, and when he came back to his senses, he saw that Lin Dong had jumped high on his side and grasped the basketball in his hand steadily.

The ball of the Dragon Country!

The corners of Lin Dong's mouth curled up slightly.

It's always nice to educate these future Basketball Hall of Famers.

If it was Gasol Jr.'s defensive skills at his peak, Lin Dong felt that he would have to take off a layer of skin for anyone, but now he ...... I'm still too young!

(End of chapter)