Basketball: The Chosen Victim

Chapter 33
"It's evil! Why did Kobe's touch suddenly disappear?"

In the NBA live broadcast room, Zhang Weiping looked at the big screen with a puzzled expression.

Kobe had just missed several singles in a row, and it was the same situation entering the second quarter. His shooting percentage had dropped below [-]%.

"It's weird, this Wu Di's defense looks mediocre, not as good as Parker..."

Yang Yi is also a bit confused, how to explain this, obviously the defense against Kobe has become worse, but Kobe started to strike the iron when he disagreed with each other...

Taking advantage of the respite, the Cavaliers caught up with the score again, [-]:[-], only [-] points behind.

"However, the atmosphere of today's game is really good. Did you see that Kobe actually smiled! The sun is coming out from the west? There have been so many live broadcasts before, how have you ever seen Kobe smile..."

Su Qun pointed at the screen and said in amazement.

"Hey, it's true, Kobe can still laugh on the court, I thought I had hallucinations just now... But don't tell me, he smiles pretty!"

It's really not Komi's Zhang - the director - Weiping Bryant laughed.

……

Back on the court, the Lakers have the ball.

As the object of the exchange defense, Artest tried to help Kobe with a pick-and-roll with a shy face and small steps.

I can't help it. Boss Ke's hand feels so bad. Although this is only a preseason game, but for this reason, he even wants to say, bring the ball to you.

Kobe stretched out his palm to signal back, what are you doing, what are you doing!
Does he still need a pick and roll to play Wu Di?
looking for cut?

Quickly pull away!

Seeing this, Artest slipped straight to the bottom, for fear that Kobe would beat himself together...

Boss Ke didn't feel good today, and he seemed to start talking trash to a rookie named Wu Di, obviously on the verge of losing control.

Kobe is indeed talking to Wu Di, but it's not trash talk, but soul torture:
"Wu, why do you say my jump shot is picturesque?"

"It's as beautiful as a painting, you know, just like Monet's watercolors, Van Gogh's oil paintings..."

While defending with all his strength, Wu Di said without blushing.

Kobe pursed his lips and shook his head:
"It's muddy, everyone is a master of art, don't put a high hat on me, mud boy!"

Hearing this, Wu Di showed even more admiration on his face:
"Hey, is there anyone who doesn't like to wear a high hat now? I'm afraid it's only you! Actually, I'm not the only one saying this, hundreds of millions of Huaxia fans say your jump shot is picturesque..."

Kobe gritted his teeth and didn't smile. It can be seen that Wu Di is his fan, otherwise he wouldn't be able to say such sincere words!
But fans belong to fans, this is a competition, if Wu Di relaxes his defense, he will be designated to scold him!

However, Wu Di's defense is really desperate. Although the actual performance is not good enough, but as Wu Di said, who in the league can defend him?
Thinking of this, Kobe asked for the ball again at the top of the arc:

"Boy, today is a rare opportunity. Let me teach you another trick, Corvo! Stop and lean back!"

I saw him lowering his center of gravity, making two quick crotch moves in a row, instantly pulling up the pressure, followed by a large shoulder shake, instantly tearing Wu Di's tight defense!
To the left or to the right, this is not a multiple choice question for Kobe, it is a short answer question——

If he goes to the right, Wu Di will go to the left, or if he goes to the left, Wu Di will go to the right!
Dash into the paint area, stop and pull up in an instant, like a super Formula [-] car equipped with carbon ceramic brake pads, accelerating fiercely and braking even harder!
Highest shot!

Simple, relaxed, freehand, smooth, this is Koch's pull-back jumper!

Bang!
Iron again!
Kobe has lost himself in Wu Di's "strikes"!

The National Sports Center is no longer surprised, even the voice of pity is gone this time.

Kobe's expression froze, Gan!
Today this...

There is something wrong with the basket!
Jamison protected the rebound and threw a long pass to the running Wu Di!
Wu Di jumped up to catch the ball, and after landing, he made a silky turn and instantly passed Lao Yu who was chasing him. This operation made the eyes of [-] fans in the National Sports Center instantly shine!
But this is not over yet, dribbled the ball to the paint area and dunked with a two-handed slingshot——

Bang!
[-]:[-]!
The Cavaliers are just [-] points away from tying the game!
The National Sports Center instantly fell into a sea of ​​jubilation!

beep!
The Lakers' timeout whistle!

"What's the situation?! Can any of you tell me, what's the situation?"

Zhang Weiping was stunned. The Lakers were suspended by the Cavaliers lineup in the second quarter?
Isn't he dreaming?
"Hahaha, Director Zhang, why are you panicking? We won the finals, and the teams from both sides of the Huaxia Tournament will fight casually!"

Yang Yi laughed loudly.

"That's right, our championship... No, I'm not a Lakers fan, but I just think it's a bit strange that last season's championship was so close to the bottom one predicted by the media..."

Zhang Weiping realized that he had slipped his tongue halfway through the speech, so he quickly made amends.

"Speaking of which, just now Wu Di faced Fisher's unlucky all of a sudden, so smooth!"

Su Qun changed the subject.

"Yes, yes, I must have practiced a lot this summer! I remember that Wu Di's scouting report during the draft specifically mentioned that his dribbling ability is relatively weak. Looking at it now, the improvement is quite good!"

Zhang Weiping immediately picked up the words.

"There is also the ability to pass and catch the ball. I think his improvement is better than the ball control, especially with the foil of Williams..."

When it comes to Wu Di's highlights, Yang Yi is also eloquent.

……

Back on the court, both sides changed teams after the timeout.

For the Cavaliers, Williams at No. [-] was replaced by Ramon Sessions, Parker at No. [-] was replaced by Gibson, Jamison at No. [-] was replaced by Hickson, and Woody and Varejao remained on the court.

For the Lakers, point guard Fisher was replaced by Steve Blake, shooting guard Kobe Bryant was replaced by Shannon Brown, small forward Artest was replaced by Odom, and power forward Rong Zhen has led the league in blocked shots three times. Veteran Theo - Ratliff served, Bynum changed to play center, Pau Gasol end.

Kobe is very depressed, he still wants to continue to play...

Especially from the head coach Phil Jackson, I learned that Wu Di's compliment just now was actually after Scott's defense against Michael Jordan!
"Kobe, you know, the preseason stage doesn't belong to you."

Saying that, Jackson glanced at Shannon Brown and others who were eager to try on the sidelines, and then continued:
"This stage should be reserved for those players who strive for playing time and the opportunity to stay in the team."

He cast another glance at Wu Di in the distance:
"Or other rookies who still need to prove themselves!"

"Damn it, no, I must win it back!"

Kobe said angrily, in the 15 minutes Wu Di defended him, he only scored [-] points...

In sharp contrast, Wu Di didn't defend him 6 minutes before the first quarter, and he scored [-] points!

Obviously, Wu Di's defense has seriously restricted him, how can he bear it?
"You don't need to go out, Shannon, get Kobe back!"

Phil Jackson laughed and comforted Kobe a few more words before he calmed down.

Shannon Brown was elated when he heard the words. Originally, he was worried that the plan against Wu Di would be difficult to implement.

After all, Wu Di plays the [-]rd position, he plays the [-]nd position, and the Lakers' [-]rd position Odom is rather arrogant and unwilling to switch defenses with him.

Now, even the head coach Jackson has spoken, how dare Odom not cooperate?

Moreover, he can be regarded as having the endorsement of the head coach. If there is a dispute later on the court, then he is not afraid that no one will support him.

"Wu, if you want to blame, you can only blame yourself for your bad luck today!"

Shannon Brown looked towards the Cavaliers, just in time to see the beautiful trainer of the Cavaliers whom he coveted carefully wiped Wu Di's sweat, and his eyes became more jealous.

(End of this chapter)