no shortcuts in basketball

Chapter 1

"Defense! Defense!"

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

The 2007-2008 season NCAA Invitational Tournament is going on in the arena. The Arizona State University Devils sit at home and face the University of Oklahoma Sooners. This is also their season opener. 【Note 1】

At this time, on the court, a Chinese guy with a height of 2 meters and a good wingspan was fighting in the low post with the ace of the Swifts, Blake Griffin.

"This guy is really a tyrannosaurus rex!" Xu Yong couldn't help complaining in his heart when Griffin hit him hard one after another.

Those thick muscles are like raised hillocks, just like a Super Saiyan.

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

Griffin turned his head with surprise in his eyes, he didn't expect Xu Yong to be so tough.

In the next second, Griffin suddenly adjusted his offensive method, turning his left and right backs, and then turned directly to the free throw line for a jumper.

The skill of this ball is extremely delicate, and it is very likely that someone else will be shaken away, but who is Xu Yong, he is very familiar with the skills of future famous superstars like Griffin.

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

Griffin's eyes were surprised again. Although he avoided the block with a backward lean, the difficulty of the shot suddenly became difficult.

"when!"

The basketball bounced off the front of the rim.

The shouts at the scene instantly turned into cheers.

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

It's just three things, the four-star high school student newly recruited by the team this year has given them a lot of surprises.

Devils center Jeff Pendergraf quickly handed the ball to guard James Harden after picking off a defensive rebound.

Harden made a fast break to the European step in the frontcourt and passed two consecutive layups.

Harden gave Xu Yong a high-five while retreating, smiling brightly.

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

The Shortfooters advanced to the frontcourt again, and Griffin continued to receive the ball in the low post. This time, his offensive action was obviously much bigger.

Xu Yong did not show any weakness, and continued to give Griffin physical confrontation.

During the stalemate, Griffin grabbed him away with his left hand.

Offensive foul!But the referee didn't blow his whistle!
Griffin was finally able to get rid of Xu Yong, rushed to the basket and made a leap.

"Oh!"

A powerful two-handed dunk smashed the ball into the basket!

After he dunked, he swung on the rim before landing, which caused a commotion in the scene.

After landing, he didn't retreat immediately, but sprayed a trash talk in Xu Yong's direction: "You, soft."

After being fought by Xu Yong continuously, he was obviously irritated.

Xu Yong sneered. If you have the referee to help you, it's tough.

But he didn't tangle with Griffin verbally, you'll know right away whether it's hard or not.

Xu Yong's reaction caught Griffin off guard. He turned cold and decided to find an opportunity to show Xu Yong some color on the defensive end.

In the offensive and defensive transition, inspired by Griffin's dunk, the Quickies' defensive strength has improved significantly.

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

The ball finally reached Harden's hands, and Xu Yong took the initiative to put it up for Harden to pick and roll.

Harden used the pick-and-roll to quickly break through the basket, and faced the short-footed team's flanking choice, he decisively returned the ball to Xu Yong on the outside.

Xu Yong received the ball, a fake shot flew to the defensive player, dribbled the ball and strode towards the basket.

The players under the basket of the Swifts turned around to defend.

Xu Yong turned to pass the first defender, then jumped to avoid the second defender, pulled the green onions from the dry land, and rose into the air.

His bullet speed and jumping ability are perfectly interpreted at this moment.

But just when Xu Yong pulled the ball up with his right hand to dunk, a figure chased to the basket and soared into the air.

Cheeks puffed up, struggling to block, it was Griffin who defended.

This is the opportunity he was looking for!
Xu Yong was naturally not to be outdone, and pulled the ball to the highest point.

Ever since, the two staged a climbing competition in the air.

In the end, Xu Yong was even better with his wingspan. After passing Griffin's defense...

"Oh!"

Slammed the ball into the basket. gif!

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

Immediately afterwards, there was a tsunami of cheers from the home fans.

Just now, Xu Yong dunked Griffin!
Griffin, who used to be the best power forward among high school students in the United States, was known as the "White Warcraft"!
"God!" Not only the fans, but also the home commentator exclaimed.

They realized for the first time that this young player from China, who has gone from starless to a four-star high school student in two years, is so dazzling on the court!
Harden was also very excited at this time, rushed to Xu Yong and had a passionate chest bump with him.

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

He was dunked by a player of yellow race... how is this possible? !
"Hey!"

At this moment, Xu Yong shouted at Griffin.

Griffin turned to look at Xu Yong.

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

Griffin froze.

His dynamic talent is at the historical level, his confrontation ability is also at the historical level, and even his technique and ball-handling ability are top-notch among big men.

But there is only one thing, he is short.

He is 2 meters tall, but his wingspan is only 08 meters, which is too short for him.

But the word short is more jarring as trash talk than soft because it can refer to other key parts as well.

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

Xu Yong was not to be outdone, and directly held Griffin's short hands to prevent the opponent from exerting strength.

The scene suddenly became a mess.

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

There were boos at the scene.

Xu Yong was standing in the center of the field unscathed at this time. He had watched Zhu Bacheng's famous match on the spot, so he was very familiar with the conflict on the court.

The Shorties called a timeout.

Xu Yong looked up at the score.

22:30.

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

He then walked towards the bench with his teammates, and was greeted by overwhelming cheers from the fans.

Behind the bench, there is even a group of Shanghai fans who came to support him, holding up a sign with his name on it.

Looking at those familiar fans, he smiled and waved in response. His heart was touched, and his thoughts could not help being pulled back to two years ago.

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