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

Chapter 236 Dragon Kingdom VS Spain

On the morning of June 6th, Tokyo Stadium.

It can be seen that Japan is indeed relatively simple in this regard. Although a large number of reporters from various countries gathered at the scene, the overall performances, activities, etc. of the opening ceremony were still a bit simple, and the stands were not opened to ordinary audiences.

FIBA President Stankovic and Japan Basketball Association Director Anzai Mitsuyoshi both delivered brief speeches, followed by player representatives.

Player representative: Lin Dong.

As an undisputed core player at the Nike Summit, Lin Dong led the international team to defeat the most powerful United States. Lin Dong's reputation has really spread throughout the basketball circles in Europe, America and Japan. On the contrary, it is in the Dragon Kingdom. , because there are relatively few people paying attention to youth training, and because Yao Ming is participating in the NBA draft, a lot of attention has been distracted and his edge has been obscured, so his fame is limited to a limited number of die-hard basketball fans.

At this time, it was basically expected by all parties that he would get this opportunity.

"Shhhhhh! Long live Brother Takato!"

"Hahaha, it feels like Lin Dongjun has gained weight!"

"We yellow-skinned ones still look good! Lin Dongjun, come on!"

The audience cheered.

Frankly speaking, when Lin Dong stepped onto the podium, he really had mixed feelings.

The biggest setback in his previous life was in the U19 international arena. Now he is here again, but what is different from his previous life is that in this life, his strength and reputation are far from comparable to those in his previous life.

Of course there is a lot I want to say. For example, I really want to thank the driver and Stephen who accompanied me out of the U19 haze. The low point in the previous life is the starting point of this life.

But obviously these words can only be circulated in the mind and cannot be spoken out.

Therefore, it can only be a very official statement.

The speech was prepared by the staff accompanying the team when I received the notice last night. It was packed with rhetoric and empty, but it was quite standard and high-quality.

But for most people, it doesn't matter what he says. What matters is that he is standing here.

In previous years, the player representatives at the U19 World Championship were often Americans, and occasionally European players won this honor.

Asia? That was truly unprecedented, an absolutely unprecedented first time!

This really made the reporters from all over the world flash their flashlights wildly. When the speeches were completed, teams from all over the world burst into warm applause. In this era when the United States dominates the basketball world, we can see a face that does not belong to the United States representing the players. Speaking, teams from all over the world are obviously very happy to see the results, not to mention the exaggerated and crazy support from the Japanese team in the audience. Even some international teammates at the previous Nike summit also clamored for their respective teams to help in the audience. Whistled.

Only the American team looked a little serious, and even the routine applause seemed very perfunctory.

Ever since they were robbed of the limelight and humiliated by the Dragon Nation team at the hotel entrance yesterday, everyone on the US team has felt that the atmosphere of this World Championship is different from previous years.

It was a feeling that the throne was being challenged...even being offended.

Only the whole world has ever challenged them. When did Team USA need to challenge others?

But at this moment, no matter in the United States or in basketball circles around the world, everyone feels this way, even the US team itself...

The feeling of looking up to others is very uncomfortable for proud Americans.

All this is because of that guy on the stage!

"It's refreshing to experience it once in a while." Chuck Daly squinted his eyes. As a legend who once led the Dream 1 team to receive applause from the world, what he encountered at the hotel door yesterday simply refreshed his three views. Japanese people's perception of The Asian boy's crazy obsession was simply appalling, and it also made the legendary coach who always smiled and laughed couldn't help but get angry.

If before, defeating Lin Dong and defeating Long Guo were only the things that LeBron cared about most, then now, Chuck Daly has also joined in.

"The Dragon Kingdom, ranked 16th in the world, cannot find the kind of teammates who can team up with Lin Dong at the Nike Summit. There is a high probability that they will build a special team around Lin Dong to maximize Lin Dong's personal abilities. "

Frankly speaking, Chuck Daly admires Lin Dong very much. This young Asian has unimaginable talent. For today's youth basketball world, he has definitely reached the point where one person can threaten a team. A leapfrog level, just like Jordan back then.

But Chuck Daly is still a little dismissive of the Dragon Kingdom. The overall level is there, and it is really easy for him to deal with a one-man team.

As strong as Jordan, Chuck Daly had to develop the Jordan Law to strangle him when he encountered him, causing the then-arrogant Bulls to suffer defeat at the hands of the Pistons for three consecutive years, let alone an Asian?

After decades of gambling on the glory of his coaching career, the champion of this World Championship will never fall to the wayside as long as Chuck Daly is around!

Pay attention to what should be taken seriously, and be confident in what should be confident.

"Look at their performance against Spain in the first game today," Chuck Daly said with a smile: "Spain is not a loser. You will know their details soon."

After the brief opening ceremony, at 10:30 a.m., it was the opening match of this year’s World Championships.

Dragon Kingdom VS Spain from Group A.

Compared with the "deserted" stadium during the opening ceremony, the stadium scene in this opening game was extremely popular.

The Tokyo Sports Basketball Hall A, which can accommodate 9,000 people, is already full at this time. Fans from all over Japan are mostly holding posters or slogans with Lin Dong's name printed on them.

When both teams came out, Spain's appearance only received a burst of tepid applause, but when the Dragons came on the scene, the scene suddenly erupted into a roar.

"Long live Lin Dongsang!"

"The strongest eldest man among 70 billion!"

"Lin Dongjun! Lin Dongjun!" The momentum of the explosion made the Spaniards who had already started preparing on the sidelines feel ashamed.

Yesterday's news about the Americans in front of the hotel has become a hot topic in today's youth basketball circle. But it is fun to watch others lively and enjoy themselves, but it is not happy if others see you lively.

The Spaniard is very familiar with this super star who led his team to win against the United States at the Nike Summit. He has already studied the various game videos of Lin Dong that he could find so many times.

"Everyone thinks that this guy and the US team are the protagonists of this year's World Championships. All the media and topics are aimed at them, but cheers are cheers and strength is strength." The Spanish coach said coldly: "You want to lose To the Dragon Kingdom, which is only ranked 16th in the world?"

"In no mood!"

"Our goal is to win the championship!"

"Longguo is a traditional inside team, but their best inside team in recent years, Yao Ming, is no longer in the team. Except for Lin Dong, everyone else on the team is mediocre, so we will hit their inside team! Steady the rhythm , The success rate of playing both offense and defense! Reyes, Jimenez, stay in the paint area for me. As for Lin Dong, Mark, he is yours!" The Spanish coach finally looked at Mark, obviously placing great hope in him. Big expectations: "Mark, your brother is the best player I have ever seen. Your talent is not inferior to your brother's. This is your first time to represent Spain in an international competition, even if your opponent is the guy who once defeated the Americans." , but I still believe in you, don’t embarrass your brother!”

"Yes! Coach!" The tall young man who was only sixteen years old responded excitedly.

"Kill them!" The other Spanish little matadors also screamed.

Those newspapers and media that patronize reporting on Lin Dong and the United States may have forgotten that Spain is ranked second in the world in FIBA!

The U.S. team was very happy to be ignored, but it didn't feel that good to be ignored by the crowd of fans.

"let's go!"

"It looks very impressive." Director Jiang said with a smile on the sidelines: "After all, Spain is ranked second in the world."

His eyes were shining brightly. In the past, he wouldn't even dare to think about winning against Spain, but now he has Lin Dong! The super genius who was so strong that he defeated his coach during these two months of training!

Director Jiang couldn't help but turned his head and looked at the corner of the stands, only to see Chuck Daly sitting there with all the members of the US team watching indifferently.

"Lin Dong, don't hold back. If you hold back, it will make the Americans more suspicious." Director Jiang said with a smile: "We will use the A lineup and use your firepower and outside support to defeat Spain!"

Damn, the opponent is Spain, ranked second in the world, and they can actually hide their tactics... Not to mention him, every coach in the Dragon Country basketball world has never fought such a rich battle in his life!

Director Jiang felt so excited that his heartbeat accelerated by at least a third: "Let's go! The Dragon Kingdom will win!"

"The Dragon Kingdom will win!" A group of young people also roared.

beep!

As the referee's whistle blew, the first game of the World Championships has begun!

Spanish lineup: Point guard and captain Jose Calderon, shooting guard Rudy Fernandez, small forward Carlos Jimenez, center Felipe Reyes, and the rookie big man who just made his debut in Spain this year. Forward, Marc Gasol!

Dragon Kingdom lineup: Point guard Sun Yue, shooting guard Zhu Fangyu, small forward and captain Lin Dong, power forward Wang Lei, center Tang Zhengdong!

Frankly speaking, both sides actually don't know enough about each other's lineup.

Spain was only impressed by Lin Dong and Zhu Fangyu. After all, they had participated in the Nike Summit and Tang Zhengdong was familiar with them. He had already played in international competitions on behalf of the National Youth League.

As for the Dragon Kingdom, the only ones that Director Jiang is familiar with are Reyes, Calderon and Jimenez. The three of them are relatively older, all born in 81. They are on the verge of participating in the 19-year-old competition. They have also been in the competition before. He has represented Spain in international competitions, but is not very familiar with the other two, both of whom are rising stars.

But for Lin Dong, those two unfamiliar rising stars are probably the real aces of this Spanish team.

Fernandez, one of the absolute main players who almost knocked down the American Dream 08 in the 8 Olympics. He even dunked on Howard with a height of 196 centimeters. He is a speed-type point guard with explosive athletic ability and very strong scoring ability.

Not to mention the other one...

The two sides entered the defensive position, and the young big man walked up to Lin Dong and gave him a friendly smile: "Hi!"

He stretched his legs and bent over, saying hello to Lin Dong.

Looking at this young big man, Lin Dong also had a smile on his face.

Marc Gasol, one of Spain's national treasures, has won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year and even made the NBA All-NBA First Team. Gasol's achievements are not limited to his being. Under the brother who is affectionately called "Jiasao" by the people of Longguo, he is definitely the best defensive player in the world.

"Hi." Lin Dong responded with a smile.

It seems that Spain still values ​​itself enough and plans to use the future NBA's best defensive player to block itself.

beep!

As the referee blew his whistle, the basketball was thrown high.

Responsible for the jump ball are Phillip Hayes and Tang Zhengdong.

Tang Zhengdong's height of 213 centimeters still has a full advantage compared to Philip Hayes' height of 206. He touched the basketball at the highest point first and moved the ball in the direction of Lin Dong.

Marc Gasol immediately planned to reach out and entangle Lin Dong. He was stuck in the position. Although he was only 16 years old, his height of 202 centimeters and weight of 106 kilograms gave him an absolute advantage in strength.

Unfortunately……

Swish!

Lin Dong took an early step around, causing Marc Gasol, who was watching the jump ball, to lose his position in an instant. At this time, he subconsciously intercepted and missed the ball. When he came to his senses, he saw Lin Dong. Dong had already jumped up high next to him and firmly grasped the basketball that was shot towards him.

The Dragon Country team has the ball!

Lin Dong's lips curled up into a smile.

Educating these future Basketball Hall of Famers is always a joy.

If it were Gasol's defensive skills at his peak, Lin Dong felt that whoever he replaced would have to shed a layer of skin, but now... he's still a bit too young!

(End of this chapter)