Slam Dunk: My Study Abroad Career in Northern Hunan

Chapter 657: Humble and studious little blacksmith!
The game entered the second quarter, and whether it was the West or the East, the players on the court had undergone major changes. This is also a characteristic of the All-Star Game. Players rotate frequently, and no matter how good a player is, it is impossible for him to play a whole game.

On the All-Star stage, all players will be given a certain amount of playing time. The minimum is 14.5 minutes, and the more is more than 30 minutes. Almost no player can play more than minutes.

Because if arranged like that, it would appear unbalanced.

Of course, where there are people, there will be "exceptions." Michael Jordan, who is well-known throughout the United States, is that exception.

In previous All-Star Games, Jordan, as the face, basically played more than 30 minutes.

There is no way, who will let people have traffic?

As long as Michael Jordan is on the court, the ratings for the All-Star Game will be very stable.
Giving players exposure is of course the main purpose of this type of competition, but for coaches and players on the field, victory is also very important.

Philip is also a person with a strong desire to win. Even in such an exhibition game, he was very serious. When Kobe and others came on the court, he told his players to play more inside.

After all, judging from the lineup ratio between the East and West, their Western insiders are better than the Eastern players in terms of talent and flexibility.

Rick Schmitz and Jason Williams are both very good players, but their playing styles are still relatively "traditional". Philip feels that a "full-level newbie" like Duncan is different from Garnet. A super rookie like Te shouldn't lose to the two opponents.

As for Kobe and others on the outside,
Philip doesn't have high expectations. He doesn't think these people can have any advantage over "big" stars such as Jordan, Reggie Miller and Glen Rice.

It would be a blessing to be able to defend well and not be beaten by the opponent.

At the beginning of the second quarter, the Eastern Conference had the ball.

The basketball was put in Jordan's hands, and he served as the point guard for the Eastern Conference's second lineup.

Although Michael's scoring ability is terrifying, in fact, this guy is also addicted to "controlling the ball". He likes this feeling of control very much.

As long as the ball is in his hands, his heart will be calmer than ever before, and his self-confidence will radiate from the inside out.

As Jordan dribbled the ball across the midline, before Nick Van Exel, who was supposed to be guarding the player at the same position, had time to step forward, Kobe's figure quickly ran past him and headed toward Jordan near the top of the arc. Run.

Needless to say, Kobe wanted to take over the task of facing Jordan in this game. Nick Van Exel's mouth twitched slightly, he turned his head and found Reggie Miller who was cutting towards the bottom corner, and quickly ran over.

Regarding Kobe's behavior, Nick Van Exel can't be said to be angry. After all, playing against Jordan is a hot potato. It is a good thing to be able to get rid of this hot potato directly now!

It's just that Nick Van Exel was a little dissatisfied with the fact that Kobe went to guard Jordan without even saying a word.

He knew that Kobe was eager to guard Jordan, but you can tell! By doing this, are you really not treating Nick Van Exel as a human being? !
Nick Van Exel didn’t see any respect for himself from Kobe.

Suppressing the dissatisfaction in his heart, when Nick Van Exel came to Reggie Miller, he couldn't help but look at Kobe's back and curled his lips in displeasure.

"Hey, Michael, I'll be your opponent."

At the top of the arc, Kobe came to Jordan and greeted him with a smile. Playing against Jordan is what he longs for. Not just playing against Jordan, he also wants to defeat Jordan on this court!
However, h responded to Kobe with Jordan's slightly contemptuous smile. After Jordan simply dribbled the ball from his hips, he began to accelerate. Jordan's breakthrough speed was not too fast, but his steps were very solid, and his body was leaning against Kobe. For a brief moment, Kobe felt his breathing was stagnant, and he couldn't help but take a step back.

The strong physical fitness of the "old" senior put the young Kobe at a hidden disadvantage. Taking advantage of the gap created by physical confrontation, Jordan forced Kobe to move closer to the inside. After crossing the three-point line and taking a few steps, Jordan's body suddenly straightened.

Kobe thought Jordan was going to make a mid-range pull-up and jumped directly to block it. However, Jordan had no intention of shooting. He pulled the basketball back in his hand and quickly passed the ball behind his back.

At the elbow area outside the left three-point line, Reggie Miller caught the ball in an open position, raised the knife with his hand, and dropped the basketball steadily into the net.

It wasn't until the Eastern Conference completed this round of offense, and it wasn't until Nick Van Exel belatedly looked at Reggie Miller who successfully hit the three-pointer into the net that he realized that he had missed someone.

At that moment, his dissatisfaction with Kobe briefly distracted him, and such a flaw was really a perfect opportunity for an off-ball master like Reggie Miller.

"Hey guys, what are you thinking about? Focus on the game!"

When Garnett saw how easily an opening appeared on the perimeter, allowing the opponent to score a successful shot, he immediately twitched his eyes and shouted loudly.

He is a straightforward person, and he is also very familiar with it, without any scruples. Garnett didn't name anyone, which was the gentlest expression of his little remaining emotional intelligence.

If this wasn't the All-Star Game, and if Nick Van Exel was a player on his team, he would have to give a nice greeting to Nick Van Exel's family.

The Eastern Conference began to retreat. Michael Jordan glanced at the young man in front of him and said with a smile:

"Young people should focus on doing the things in front of them first, and not aim too high."

"Be my opponent? You are too young!"

"Being my student is enough."

Jordan left with a smile, and after hearing his words, Kobe was unusually not angry, and followed Jordan quickly into the frontcourt with a normal look on his face.

Jordan was positioned at the top of the arc, leading the team's defense, but Kobe, the No. 2/3 position, did not go to the wings on both sides to prepare for the attack. Instead, he came to Jordan and stopped in front of him, forcing Nick who was holding the ball. - Van Exel went to the right wing, and the East's defense rotated quickly, and the person guarding Nick Van Exel became Miller.

The line of sight from the wing and the path when passing the ball are quite limited, because Nick Van Exel, who stretches out the right wing, cannot make a long pass across the court to the left. The risk is too great, and he can only Pass it inwards, or to Kobe at the top of the key.

If he breaks through, the restriction will be relatively small, but it will be a little difficult for him to digest the projection from the low-efficiency area on the wing.

When Kobe's position dropped, Nick Van Exel was very uncomfortable and not used to it.

Kobe, who was at the top of the key, was completely unaware of this. When he reached for the ball from Nick Van Exel, Kobe asked Jordan:
"Hey, Michael, how did you see the vacant Reggie just now?"

"From your perspective, you shouldn't be able to see it. My defense should be blocking your view!"

"Can you tell me? How did you see Reggie?"

Kobe didn't take what Jordan said to him to heart at all. He didn't get angry and didn't say anything. Instead, he humbly asked for advice. He also wanted to have Jordan's perspective and be able to keenly detect the position of his teammates while moving.

"Ok?"

Hearing Kobe's question, Jordan, who had always been uninterested in Kobe, suddenly let out a sigh and looked at Kobe in surprise.

This young man! It's much more pleasing to the eye than a bastard like martial arts!

"Don't look, I know Reggie Miller!"

"Also, although I can't see the elbow area on the left side behind me from that position, I can see the situation in the left corner." "Reggie was there at the beginning, but he was not there when I broke through. That's it, and it didn't get to the basket."

Faced with Kobe's expression of curiosity, Jordan had no intention of hiding anything and answered with a smile.

He likes young people who are sharp in martial arts, but he prefers young people like Kobe who are "humble" and studious.

From martial arts, Jordan can feel the pressure brought by the opponent's strong strength. He likes the excitement of fighting a strong opponent very much.

Kobe, on the other hand, satisfied another "need" of his.

Being a good teacher is what many people do subconsciously. Jordan likes this feeling of guiding the growth of his juniors, which makes him feel respected.

"So that's it!"

Some things are easy to say, but not easy to do. Kobe heard Jordan's words and understood.

There is no doubt about the tactical literacy of NBA players, and the team's offensive rotations are often traceable. All team offenses often pursue the so-called "space" sense.

On the court, except for pick-and-rolls and interactive screens, you will rarely see a large group of people standing on the same side when a team is attacking.

This kind of thing where two or three people stand on the same side asking for the ball can only be seen on the rookie field.

The basketball court is only so big in total. Which player should be in which position? It is often not necessary to have an overall view. You only need to look at half of the court to know roughly.

Jordan has outstanding talent, and he also uses his brain when playing.

Kobe's experience in this area is a little lacking. There are some things that you don't know if you haven't experienced them personally.

Many coaches always emphasize "seeing people" and "broadening their horizons" when teaching students, but few people teach these things to players. This kind of thing is the experience of top players, and it is often not possible to "learn" it. Yes, it depends on "enlightenment".

Some people, after playing basketball all their lives, cannot figure out such a simple truth.

While Kobe and Jordan were talking, Nick Van Exel on the wing, after several attempts to break through to no avail, turned his attention to Garnett, who was in the mid-range with his back to the basket. .

Just as he was about to sling the ball toward the inside, he saw Reggie Miller, who was defending him in front of him, lift his center of gravity. Miller was taller than him. When the opponent was wary, Nick Van Exel did not dare. Out the ball. Helpless, he could only quickly pass the ball to Kobe at the top of the arc on the left.

He sticks to the ball for a bit too long, which will affect the team's offensive rhythm. The basketball must be rotated among the team.

"Snapped!"

After getting the basketball, Kobe immediately shut up. One second he looked like a "good student" who was open-minded and eager to learn. The next second, he exuded a strong fighting spirit, and his energy made Jordan stunned. And then He immediately became more serious.

"Bang!" Kobe dropped the ball on the right side, without any extra movement, and started digging directly. He was young and extremely explosive. The moment his body pressed against Jordan, although he could not directly push Jordan away, he also created something for himself. There is enough room for breakthrough.

Kobe's figure quickly passed by Jordan, and quickly attacked the basket along the middle. When he crossed the free throw line, he took a big step forward, then directly rose up, grabbed the ball with one hand and smashed the ball into the net.

The explosive slam dunk cheered up the fans in the stands, and then warm cheers spread into the stadium.

Kobe
In this period, he is also called the person most like Jordan by fans. Compared with Jordan in his twilight years, today's Kobe is full of vigor, and many times he will make amazing dunks like this when he goes to the basket.

It's not that Jordan has never played against Kobe, it's just that he has never looked directly at Kobe. After all, in his eyes, the opponent is just a young man who is just starting out.

To this day, until Kobe and he also stood in the All-Star game, Jordan's feelings about Kobe have not changed for a while.

He always thought that Kobe was just a poor imitator.

And when Kobe passed him and scored a slam dunk in the paint, Jordan realized belatedly that this young man had grown a lot over the years.

From this "poor imitator", Jordan saw himself when he was young.

This is a completely different feeling than when facing martial arts. Looking at Kobe, Jordan seemed to be looking in the mirror.
"interesting!"

"This guy is really interesting!"

Kobe's previous "humility and studiousness" left a deep impression on Jordan. At this time, Kobe's full desire to win also impressed Jordan deeply.

Watching Kobe slowly running out after scoring a goal, Jordan had a big smile on his face and took the initiative to chat:
"Kobe Bryant, your ability is really good."

"We can communicate more when we have time."

"If you are willing, you can come to me. I will not hide anything from you. I will teach you everything I know."

“After today’s game, I’ll give you my personal contact number!”

Jordan admires Kobe very much. When facing the people he admires, Jordan also releases his kindness towards Kobe.

Well, the God of Basketball has cultivated a new God of Basketball, Jordan, who was able to dominate the league for fifteen years! ! !

Kobe didn't know what Jordan was thinking. He only knew that he regarded him as an idol and a "god" to surpass. He wanted to give him a private contact number, and even generously said that he could teach him all the techniques that the opponent mastered.

This surprise is really too big for Kobe!

"Really?!"

"Thank you, Michael."

"However, even if this is the case, I will not hold back, I will defeat you!"

Kobe smiled and said arrogant words, but now his provocative words did not meet the slightest resentment from Jordan. He only said that he was just a "little brother chasing his older brother."

"Haha."

"If you can do it, do it."

"You can't do it, Kobe."