The Road to Stardom: Start as a Slam Dunk Master.

Chapter 165 Xiangyang VS Xiangbei

The winter selection is divided into three or four candidates.

In the morning, the match between Bodo Business University and Luoan was inextricable. In the end, Bodo Business University narrowly defeated Luoan 79:74.

The strength of the two teams is about the same. Since the scenes and scores of the two teams' previous losses to Xiangyang and Xiangbei looked similar, it further proved that the strength of the Xianghoku and Xiangyang teams was close, making people doubt the result of the afternoon game. There are even more divergent opinions.

Because the previous topic of Masatoshi Ozaki detonated Japanese public opinion from another aspect.

Coupled with the fact that NHK and Kanagawa TV broadcast the whole event live, and the whole country paid attention to it, this game has become a popular event in Japan even before the game started.

Lin Dong and Sakuragi Hanamichi, two newcomers who suddenly emerged from the Japanese basketball world this year, have become benchmark figures in the entire basketball world.

A huge poster that was produced overnight was hung outside the Kanagawa Stadium. On the left is Lin Dong wearing a green jersey, and on the right is Sakuragi Hanamichi wearing a red jersey.

Compared with Shohoku's two current aces, Rukawa Kaede and Mitsui Hisashi, it is obvious that Sakuragi Hanamichi, who has completed self-evolution on the court and defeated Morishigehiro, is more representative and topical, and is also more popular among Japanese basketball circles. As Shohoku's Lin Dong is facing off against Xiangyang today, he is the only one who can limit his opponent, and it is natural to choose him as the representative of Shohoku.

So two posters that were seven or eight meters high stood on the left and right sides of the Yokohama Stadium gate, facing each other from a distance, tit for tat!

——The battle of the century, the duel between the Kanagawa twins!

——The bond of fate, friend, brother, opponent!

——The red-haired Feimun challenges the strongest man of 43 billion!

——Resurrection, the soul of Japanese basketball! Draw your sword, the magical Shohoku Kenshin! Defeat that incredible man and reach the top of the world!

The headlines of various Japanese media reports have not diminished in power, but they have indeed aroused the enthusiasm of many people.

With the resignation of Ozaki Masatoshi, the Japan Basketball Association has obviously realized that it is completely impossible to naturalize Lin Dong. Therefore, this wave of deliberate guidance from the media, coupled with some metaphors, finally pushed Lin Dong to the opposite side. He also became the big devil standing at the end of Japanese basketball...

There were huge crowds of people inside and outside the stadium. Whether it was Kanagawa fans or fans from all over the country, there were many more fans wearing red jerseys to support Shohoku overnight, and they even steadily outnumbered Shoyang. momentum.

Obviously, compared to Xiangyang, who is now guided by the Japanese media and turned into a demon king, Xiangbei with his upright roots is more loved by the Japanese.

In addition to Lin Dong being from the Dragon Kingdom, the bigger factor is actually Xiangbei itself.

The story of the dragon-slaying hero's challenger will always be more popular among people than the arrival of the devil king. The tenacious fighting spirit shown by Shohoku in defeating the mountain king in the face of adversity, coupled with the subsequent revelations about the recording and other factors that added fuel to the flames, have made Shohoku long ago. Nowadays, she has become the object of oral sex praise from all over Japan.

Strength, feelings, fighting spirit, courage, and even breaking all kinds of stereotypes and impossibilities, Xiangbei has so many elements worth liking. This wave of popularity is no accident.

Of course, there are still many supporters of Xiangyang, and they are all die-hard fans who have liked Xiangyang since the summer league.

Sports have no borders, not to mention that compared to challenging the strong, there are always people who enjoy the feeling of being alone and seeking defeat.

At this time, the sea of ​​red and green inside and outside the venue was clearly distinguishable. The two huge posters looked at each other, and Sakuragi Hanamichi's red hair was dubbed "Himura Kenshin". For a moment, there were really two unique figures. The swordsman is about to have a decisive battle on the battlefield.

At this time, there were only a few minutes left before the appearance, in the Xiangbei locker room...

The atmosphere in the locker room seemed a bit dull. Everyone was changing clothes and arranging shoes and socks with their heads down, and no one said a word.

But coach Anxi had a smile on his face.

The mental construction these days has not been in vain.

In time, they broke the arrogance caused by their victory over the Mountain King and strangled that arrogance in the cradle.

To establish a correct understanding of Xiangyang and Lin Dong, allowing them to face their deepest "linophobia".

Then Goro Domoto sent a detailed study on Lin Dong in a timely manner, allowing everyone to see a glimmer of the possibility of defeating Lin Dong again.

Finally, the whole team assembled and appeared here calmly...

Hidden beneath the calmness of these guys was a desperate fighting spirit.

It was like the calm before the storm. Everyone knew what they were about to face, and everyone was prepared to die and be reborn in Nirvana.

At this moment, Xiangbei is at its peak!

At the same time, the atmosphere in Xiangyang's locker room seemed much more lively, but there was absolutely no arrogance at all.

Coach Kitano is right. Although Xiangbei is just a challenger, Lin Dongjun is still unbeatable.

but……

"This is the last show of the year!" Ito Taku said with a smile, his eyes shining.

Having seen so many strong men fall in front of Lin Dongjun on the national stage, Ito Taku has already clearly realized that he cannot embark on a professional path or play basketball for the rest of his life, but fortunately, he can still Enjoy the moment and you can love it for the rest of your life!

"The tickets for the Nike Basketball Summit...are probably just for this one." A gleam of light flashed on the flower-shaped transparent lenses.

In the summer, coach Anzai told him, "You are Japan's number one center." Whether it was at the time or afterwards, Hanagata Toru knew that it was just words of encouragement. Not to mention that compared to Shigehiro Mori and the sudden rise of Hanamichi Sakuragi, even compared to Takenori Akagi, he is not considered a top center under the basket.

But the high-position dealing tactics brought by Coach Kitano allowed me to finally find my own position. I heard that in the stronger American college basketball, there are many centers like me, and my contribution and help to the team are not at all. Under the traditional center!

Although Shigehiro Mori and Hanamichi Sakuragi are now the top traditional centers in Japan, they will never be worse than them!

Be sure to grab your spot at the Nike Basketball Summit!

Fujima looked at them with a smile.

When he first learned about the quota for the Nike Basketball Summit in the summer league, he really wanted to grab it, but now, he no longer has that idea.

As a point guard, I may be considered very strong in Japan, but if I put it on an international arena like the Nike Basketball Summit, my height, wingspan, physical fitness, etc. are all my most fatal flaws. In this aspect, my competitiveness , he may not be as good as Hana Xingtou, after all, he still has quite distinct personal characteristics.

But that doesn't seem to matter anymore.

When he and his mother went to pay homage to his father that summer with the league championship certificate, the long conversation between mother and son in front of the tombstone made Fujima feel relieved.

I didn't play basketball for my father, it was just a booster on my way forward.

I had already let go of the comfort and knots I felt for my father as early as summer. This winter belongs to me and my beloved basketball!

Enjoy basketball, enjoy this game, and enjoy this moment that belongs to you. I feel that I have never been as happy and relaxed as I am now since my father passed away.

If my father had a soul in heaven, he would probably be extremely happy that he had let go of his knot.

At this moment, Teng Zhen no longer had any pressure, and he no longer even cared about the outcome. He just wanted to enjoy the game, instead of following Lin Dongjun to get more so-called honors.

"Hahaha! Hanagata," Fujima said with a smile, "Xiangbei is also very strong, and it is in the middle of the storm. Be careful that they steal your spot."

"Haha, I don't believe that the team that wins the game can't even get a spot?" Hanaxing Toru said with a laugh: "Lin Dongjun won't compete with us anyway!"

Everyone laughed and turned to look at Lin Dong.

I saw Lin Dong sitting in the middle of the bench wearing a towel, drinking water, with a little sweat soaking from his bronze skin.

Frankly speaking, after knowing each other for so long, and playing in summer league and winter selection games for so long, this is the first time I have seen Lin Dongjun take the initiative to warm up to the point of sweating before a game.

Lin Dongzheng was drinking water, feeling everyone's eyes on him, and said with a smile: "This game may be our last battle in Xiangyang. We have known each other for a year. I am very grateful to everyone for taking care of me." Even though I am in a foreign country, I have never felt lonely..."

Everyone knew something about Lin Dong's plans, and also knew that he would return to China to represent the Dragon Kingdom at the Nike Summit. At this moment, thinking of the impending separation, they felt somewhat sad and looked solemn.

"It was basketball that made us get to know each other," Lin Dong smiled and stretched out his hand and said, "So, let's use the most exciting game as our farewell gift. Xiangyang will win!"

Teng Zhen laughed and was the first to reach out.

Hana Xingtou was dumbfounded and reached out to hold her hand: "I know you are leaving, but why do you have to say it so sadly..."

Taku Ito followed closely: "Even if we can't play basketball together for a lifetime, we can still be friends for a lifetime!"

"That's right!" Hasegawa laughed and said, "Be friends for life!"

"This is the right mentality. It's so well said. Happiness is everything in high school, so no matter when it comes, don't forget the original intention of us playing." Coach Kitano also laughed and put his hand up. In the United States After coaching for many years, he values ​​​​more the happiness that basketball brings to people than the future performance of Japanese basketball. He is very happy that these children regard friendship as more important than winning or losing: "Enjoy the game, kids." Come on guys!"

beep beep...

——Invite players from both sides to come on the court.

The voice on the radio sounded, and the generals of Xiangyang put their hands together and shouted with great momentum: "Come on!"

At this moment in the Xiangbei locker room, Eleven's hands were also folded together, and the last pair of chubby hands pressed on them: "Remember, this game has nothing to do with the outcome, and don't care about the score. Don't care about the audience, don't care about any other voices, what we have to do is..."

"Beyond yourself!" All the people who had been silent just now screamed. The sound shook the roof, as if the faucet that held their inner emotions was finally opened, and all their fighting spirit was released at this moment.

"When you truly surpass yourself, the impossible will become possible, and real miracles will occur!" Coach Anxi pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, and a light flashed on the lenses: "Let's play!"

"on!"

　It’s been two days in a row, and I’m still a little out of shape ^^. Let’s stick to two updates today, and resume three updates from tomorrow. The update time will depend on the situation tomorrow.

　　As the end of the slam dunk chapter, the Shohoku Xiangyang game will definitely be a little longer, but it won't be too long. After all, there are no messy scenes from the Basketball Association, only pure basketball is left, and it is expected to be completed within three days.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)