NBA: Starting with Jokic template

Chapter 108 Temporary mission? I have to blow it up! (3/5)

Arriving at the entrance of Staples Center again, Lin Chuan looked at the bronze statues and realized that among so many, none of them belonged to the Clippers.

This team is more like staying in this stadium.

Although it is called the home court, there are actually not many fans. Many Lakers fans who are looking for fun will sneak in to cheer for the opponents.

The last time everyone came here, there were 16 championship flags hanging in the stadium, and there was almost no room for them.

But this time, when I came to the inside of the stadium again, the top area seemed empty.

Not only are there no championship banners, there are no retired jerseys, and there isn't even a division championship banner.

Who would have thought that this is a team that has been established in Los Angeles for only 30 years.

The honors are so meager, even less than those of the Thunder team which was established less than 6 years ago.

Pre-match warm-up phase.

As soon as Lin Chuan came on the court and before he started shooting, he was cheered by most of the fans in the stadium.

It even surprised him.

Isn't this an away game?

Isn't he in Los Angeles?

How come the fans’ cheers are almost as loud as at home in Oklahoma City?

Looking around, it seems that there aren't many people wearing white Clippers jerseys at the scene...

Lin Chuan scratched his head, wondering if he had walked into the wrong stadium.

Jeff Van Gundy, the ESPN commentator at the scene, suddenly shouted, his tone very excited,
"Ooooh! Let's see who's on the sidelines!"

"Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal!"

"The two of them suddenly stood up, shook hands with Lin Chuan and started chatting!"

"But we were too far away to hear much."

"But I really didn't expect that O'Neal, a player who values ​​seniority so much, would stand up and shake hands with Lin Chuan."

"You know, in the game a few days ago, at the Lakers' home court, when Howard came up to say hello, O'Neal just sat on a chair and waved to him. Even before LeBron James, O'Neal was not so enthusiastic."

"It seems that he is paying close attention to Lin Chuan."

Jeff Van Gundy quickly explained and speculated on their conversation.

"I guess they were together to say some encouraging words to Lin Chuan and teach him the secrets of how to beat the Clippers."

"After all, O'Neal played 60+20 against the Clippers, so Lin Chuan can learn from him."

It can't be just chatting about what to eat in the evening or making bets.

But not necessarily.

Everyone knows that these two old men like to gamble.

In basketball, Barkley even kissed a donkey's ass because of a bet.

Last time, Barkley also made a bet with O'Neal against Lin Chuan, and Barkley also lost 1000 US dollars.

Maybe they will be in the mood again this time.

The warm-up time was almost over, and commentator Jeff Van Gundy also ended his observation of these sideline anecdotes and returned to the game.

“This season, the home team, the Los Angeles Clippers, has seen a lot of improvement in starting center DeAndre Jordan.”

"At the halfway point of the season, his blocks per game are still as high as 2.1, ranking third in the league."

"But the top two players in the league in terms of average blocks per game are the two players from their rival team, the Thunder."

"They are Lin Chuan, who averages 2.45 blocks per game, and Ibaka, the former block king, who averages 2.33 blocks per game." "The Clippers also traded for JJ Redick from the Magic last month, who averages 5 of 2 three-pointers per game. His accurate three-pointers have also given them a lot of space this season. The power of the City of Lobs is getting more and more terrifying!"

"Can the Los Angeles Clippers interrupt the Thunder's winning streak with their new lineup and defend their home court?"

"Can the loud alley-oop city put Lin Chuan in trouble and limit this hot-handed supernova?"

The current Thunder team has an extremely high winning rate and wins almost all teams easily. Now that the season is not over yet, the Thunder team has already become the public enemy of the league.

What the outside world is most looking forward to now is whether there can be a team's inside player who can truly find Lin Chuan's weaknesses and limit him with hard power.

Although Lin Chuan had a very bad performance against the 76ers a few days ago and was defended.

But anyone with a discerning eye could see that rather than being defended by the 76ers, Lin Chuan was more likely to be defended by himself because he was too tired.

No one would think that Spencer Hawes, a tall, white center who is strong on offense but weak on defense, could defend Lin Chuan.

Except for the brainless haters.

However, the comments of those haters did not cause any waves on the Internet and they were quickly criticized by others.

The camera lens moved away from Lin Chuan and moved to the sidelines of the home Clippers.

Facing the camera, Griffin said confidently,

"Ha, Lin Chuan, right? I've seen his games, especially the last time they played against the Lakers and Heat. His offense was very strong."

"But our Clippers are not weak either. Me, Chris, and DeAndre, the three of us will beat them!"

Griffin looked arrogant and pointed at the camera with one hand.
"What are the three young masters of Thunder! What is Lin Chuan! Just wait! Watch me beat you to pieces! I must dunk on you three times today!"

Griffin, a former No. 1 pick, missed a year due to injury, but still won the Rookie of the Year award the following year.

He even averaged 20+10 points per game.

His playing style is very violent, and he has gained a lot of fans across the United States.

This time he even made the All-Star starting lineup.

Griffin, who has had a smooth journey without any setbacks, has his own confidence.

He doesn't think a rookie at the end of the second round can be much better than him.

At least his athletic ability is far worse than his.

I must have some good alley-oops with Paul today.

Dunk on this Chinese kid hard!
Many Clippers fans were also very excited about Griffin's remarks.

Although I didn’t buy tickets to the game, I was able to see my team leader say such morale-boosting words in front of TV. I am sure we will have a big game against the Thunder today!

"Ding!"

"Issue a temporary mission!"

"Mission: Block Griffin 3 times. Reward: Block +3."

“Mission: Block 10 times. Reward: Inside defense +3.”

Griffin's outrageous words made the long-silent system unable to help but issue a new task.

Isn’t it the former No. 1 pick, the jumping man Griffin?

He likes dunking so much, so press him down and block his shot.

However, it must be said that Lin Chuan blocked one player five times in one game and achieved double-digit blocks in one game.

Even with Lin Chuan integrated into Olajuwon's defense, a block score of 96 is still a big challenge.

But, should we not do it just because the challenge is difficult?
Then it’s not Lin Chuan!
He will not miss any opportunity to improve himself!
And just before the game, O'Neal and Barkley made a bet with him to see if he could score 60+20 in this game, and they bet $!

Lin Chuan is ready to take down the enemy with a two-pronged approach!
(End of this chapter)