last super center

Chapter 21
The Ferrer Center is the campus home of the old strong team of the Baylor University Bears. It was established in 1907. Baylor University also had a very glorious history.

In the history of the school, players such as Winnie Johnson, Terry Teagle, David Wesley, Brian Skinner), Darryl Middleton, Ai Pai Udo, etc. have been sent to the NBA.

Nowadays, Baylor University has maintained a high-intensity enrollment, and Su Mu saw many familiar names on the player list.

Among them, the most famous is Royce O'Neal, who played well during the turbulent Nets period.

Of course, these guys were not outstanding in their college days, and their draft picks were extremely late. Royce O'Neal was even undrafted in 2015 and played in overseas leagues for two years before being signed by the Jazz.

To Su Mu's surprise, Baylor University actually has a super high school student ranked third in the United States: Isaiah Austin!

Isaiah Austin, audiences who like to watch the Chinese League will not be unfamiliar with him.

In the 2018 season, the NBL Guangxi Weizhuang Men's Basketball Team announced the signing of Isaiah Austin. In the 2018 season, this guy averaged 30+10 horror data per game and 1.7 blocks. He can be called the overlord of the court.

With a height of 2 meters, Isaiah Austin was once favored by everyone in the United States, but a serious illness made this tall insider who should have been galloping in the NBA fall into a situation where he had no ball to play.

Isaiah Austin was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, "a problem with connective tissue throughout the body due to a genetic mutation" and was forced to retire.

Baylor University head coach Scott Drew expressed his position: "This news is devastating. Our funding system will fully provide help for Isiah, and he also knows that all Baylor University fans are behind him to support him. His health is the number one priority, and while it's sad not to be able to play in the NBA, we want him to return to Baylor to complete his degree and serve as a varsity coach."

What is Marfan Syndrome?
Marfan syndrome is also known as congenital mesoderm dysplasia, Marchesani syndrome, spider indication, and elongated limbs.Mainly manifested as peripheral connective tissue dystrophy, bone abnormalities, inner eye diseases and cardiovascular abnormalities, it is a genetic disease with connective tissue as the basic defect.

After being diagnosed with this symptom, Isiah Austin began a long healing process.

Fortunately, Isiah Austin has not been found to have this symptom, and he can still gallop on the court.

For the jump ball in the middle circle, Su Mu relied on his amazing jumping ability to help the team get the first wave of offensive ball.

Baylor Bears starting lineup: Gary Franklin, Brady Heslip, Royce O'Neal, Corey Jefferson, Isaiah Austin
The Bears' starting lineup is relatively reasonable, and the two guns in the backcourt are not tall enough. Franklin and Brady are only 1 meters tall. No matter which strong team they encounter, they must be on the disadvantaged side in terms of height.

But starting from Royce O'Neill, the distribution of Baylor University's personnel began to gradually become reasonable.

Small forward Royce is 2 meters tall, power forward Corey is 2 meters tall, and center Isaiah is 08 meters tall. They are in line with the NBA's height distribution and are also one of the keys to Self's decision to change the starting lineup.

University of Kansas Jayhawks: Tapp, Selden, Wiggins, Embiid and Su Mu.

Yes, Embiid ushered in his historic moment at the University of Kansas, starting the game, serving as the team's fourth position, replacing Wiggins to guard the inside, and the more mobile Maple Leaf Jordan was moved to his favorite In the third position, the combination of Tap and Selden is quite reassuring.

This is an arrangement after Self's deliberation. I have discussed it with Su Mu. Su Mu is very supportive of the head coach's approach. After all, Embiid's strength is definitely ranked among the top three in the team, except for Wiggins and Su Mu. , Embiid is no worse than any player.

It is a luxury to let an excellent player like Embiid serve as a substitute. We must make the best use of it and improve the overall strength of the University of Kansas as much as possible.

But letting Embiid play four also has serious problems.

The position of power forward is full of dirty work. Embiid is too tall, and the body of the center goes to the fourth position. The physical consumption will be very huge. Is Embiid's glass attribute qualified for this position? The position also depends on his own performance on the court.

"Su, I'm starting, I'm starting!"

Before the game, when Embiid heard the news, he danced with excitement.

Once upon a time, he also wanted to stand on the court and gallop recklessly, but the arrival of Su Mu broke all his fantasies. It was a gap that he could not make up at this stage, and Embiid once doubted the ball.

Fortunately, this guy has a strong ability to adjust. After getting in touch with Su Mu completely, he completely cut off the idea of ​​starting the fifth position. He practiced diligently and finally, today, got the chance to start!
"Don't get excited, perform well and play your own style. If your performance is not good enough, Self will probably replace your starting spot."

Su Mu poured cold water on him. This is a cruel fact, and it is also Self's expectation for Embiid.

"Don't worry, I will work harder tonight!"

Embiid is not just talking, Kansas first attack, Embiid actively put himself into the game.

On the pick-and-roll, Embiid's body is wider, which is more prominent than Wiggins' pick-and-roll effect.

Tapp made a breakthrough, and the Bears closed the door. Tapp turned around and passed the ball to Joel Embiid near the middle circle.

"Resolutely shoot, don't have any hesitation!"

After Embiid took the ball in the middle distance, Su Mu's voice echoed in his ears, without any hesitation, he shot firmly in the middle distance!

"brush!"

Hit it!

Baylor University head coach Scott Grew frowned. He hadn't heard before the game that Embiid would start.

The perfect tactics that I thought were cracked after Embiid appeared, but I just don't know if this guy's mid-range is as stable as imagined.

In the defensive round, Embiid and Su Mu were on the inside. Isaiah couldn't play alone. He wanted to get the ball inside, but he lost the ball quickly after double-teaming.

Embiid pushed forward, and Su Mu stretched out his long arms and grabbed the basketball into his arms.

Isaiah's physical confrontation is not even as good as Embiid's, let alone the direct confrontation with Su Mu.

After completing the steal, Su Mu directly threw the basketball to the frontcourt. Andrew Wiggins, who was at the small forward position, completely unleashed his talent, stepped on the hot wheels, and dunked with one hand after taking the ball!

"BOOM!!!"

The University of Kansas took the lead and played a suffocating offensive and defensive transition at the home court of Baylor University!
Baylor University regrouped, Franklin relied on his body to shuttle through the defense, and Brady, like an old oilman, kept looking for shooting positions.

Isaiah struggled to support the inside, and Royce O'Neal pulled the side, looking for a suitable three-point opportunity in the bottom corner.

There was no panic at Baylor University, and tactical deployment was carried out in an orderly manner.

Suddenly put up the pick-and-roll, O'Neal hung up Selden, Brady received a pass from Franklin, and got a short shot.

Without hesitation, Brady made a mid-range shot!
"brush!"

Come in too!

4: 2!

Compared with the complex tactics of Baylor University, the University of Kansas is more concise.

Selden holds the ball, Embiid picks and rolls, Wiggins relies on speed to get rid of the defense, and inserts in an instant.

Baylor University hastily closed, and Isaiah needs to keep an eye on Wiggins' movements. How can he complete 100% interference with Su Mu when he is distracted?

Wiggins received the ball, but seeing that he didn't have a good chance to make a shot, the basketball was thrown into the air.

Behind Isaiah, Su Mu soared into the air, holding the sky with one arm, like a giant, rising from the ground!

"Boom!!"

That was the sound of violent abuse, Su Mu looked at his right hand in disbelief, as if saying, "How the fuck can I be so fierce?"

Unresolvable inside partner, with Embiid's unsparing defense, it is difficult for Baylor University to find any offensive space inside.

Su Mu is like a solid city wall, one man guards the gate and ten thousand men cannot open it. Baylor University cannot tear apart the defensive system of the University of Kansas. Entering the inside line, it is also difficult to complete the finish on top of Su Mu's head.

This situation lasted until the end of the game. Baylor University was like a frog in warm water. The living space was slowly squeezed by the University of Kansas. In the last minute, the players of Baylor University were obviously a little discouraged. They tried their best, but still could not break through. The iron wall Su Mu set up for him.

"Psychic guy, where did the University of Kansas get so many good players?"

Scott Grew had the same question as Coach K. He really couldn't figure out how the University of Kansas, which owns Wiggins, managed to get Su Mu.

And that player at the [-]th position who is worse than Su Mu, at Baylor University, isn't he a proper starting center?

It’s not that Isaiah is not good, I’m not afraid of not knowing the goods, but I’m afraid of comparing goods!

Comparing the two, Isaiah is not so fragrant immediately.

The former No.3 strongest high school student in the United States did not perform well at Baylor University. The big mac with high expectations still has a long way to go.

"University of Kansas, a team full of youthful vigor, you can hardly imagine that they are a bunch of young guys who are only 18 years old."

"Wiggins is the boss of that team? No, in my opinion, Su Mu, the insider wearing the No. 9 jersey, is the real cornerstone of the University of Kansas!"

"His defense is airtight, he has excellent physical talent, and his strong body is unscrupulous inside. I can't think of any team in the league with such a strong inside. He is the only one, the ace of the University of Kansas."

After speaking, Scott Grew showed a weird smile.

As Scott Grew said, we are all young and vigorous young men. What are the things that young men like to do most?

Recalling when you were 18 years old, being jealous has always been one of the things boys love to do most.

Did Scott Grew really admire Su Mu?
NO!

These old guys never sincerely appreciate players other than their own team. He is not old K, nor is he any legendary coach. His heart is far less broad than those people.

As a direct opponent of the Big [-], what Scott Grew has to do is to weaken the strength of the University of Kansas as much as possible.

Isn't your Wiggins the strongest high school student in the United States?
OK, in my eyes, you are not the face of the University of Kansas, Su Mu, he is the strongest player of the University of Kansas.

I just asked you if you should respond?
Who can endure being challenged for their strongest status, this is the United States, a place where everyone will not back down!

Once Wiggins and Su Mu have conflicts due to differences in team status, the overall strength of the University of Kansas will definitely be reduced. At that time, their opportunity will come!

Scott Grew's idea is very perfect. If his target is not Andrew Wiggins, maybe it will be as he expected. There will be conflicts in the University of Kansas team and the strength will be greatly reduced.

but!
What kind of player is Zui Ge?
Don't fight, don't grab, don't pretend, what's mine is mine, and it's useless if it's not mine.

Obviously has superior basketball skills, but is willing to do dirty work on the court, obviously has excellent offensive skills, but is always willing to hand over the basketball to other players, and only takes poor shots.

Not competitive enough?

Not aggressive?
No matter how much you belittle Wiggins, this guy just laughs and doesn't care.

Only when players who look down on him, or teams that have shamed him, appear in front of him, this guy will show his fangs and show his sharpest side.

Andrew with a gentle personality, Zui Ge will not conflict with Su Mu because of his status. What he wants is peak glory!

Embiid?
Does this guy have the right to be competitive?
A team crisis triggered by Scott Grew did not happen, and Su Mu, Wiggins, and Embiid were working hard in the training hall to practice more.

"You are bad enough tonight, I let you go inside, why do you always shoot from mid-range?"

Su Mu is very dissatisfied with Embiid's style on the court. Not to mention his clothes are [-] times, this guy just likes to lie down. If he lays down ten times in a game, his home court floor will be wiped shiny by you. Bright!

"No way, instinctive reaction, I don't want to."

Embiid held up the dumbbell and said aggrieved.

"You don't want to either? You fucking want whistles, and if you don't give whistles, you just force yourself on them. I really haven't seen such a shameless player like you!"

The more Su Mu talked, the angrier he became, and he wished he could hold Embiid for impact training on the court.

"Well, in the next game, I will definitely not do this."

Embiid patted his chest and assured.

"hope so."

Su Mu never expected that Embiid had learned to touch porcelain since college.

No wonder it can be used in the NBA arena with great proficiency. Isn't this purely two and a half years of training in advance?

You can use these little tricks in normal times, but when it comes to the playoffs, do you really think you can get to the end with cleverness?
Looking at Paul's career, without absolute strength, it is impossible to touch the O'Brien Cup, which represents the highest honor.

Toughness is the main theme of the game!
(End of this chapter)