Legendary star

Chapter 63 Elbow Passing
"The rookies in the past two years are quite different from those in previous years." Looking at the somewhat chaotic scene on the field, Johnson shook his head.The two teams on the field did not cooperate at all, and they played very casually.Especially in the first grade, they are almost playing by themselves. Francis and Odom take turns to hit the inside with the ball, constantly contributing beautiful dunks. The other players on the team hardly have any chance to attack, especially the team's Center Todd McCloch barely touched the ball a few times, while Elton Brand, the strongest player on the team, became a blue-collar rebounder.

The game rules of the Rookie Challenge are similar to the NCAA. It is divided into two halves, each with 20 minutes, and each half has two mandatory timeouts at the 7th and 14th minutes. In just over 2 minutes into the half, the first-year team trailed by 6 points 16-27.

After the game was suspended, the two sides made the first substitution. On the freshman side, Jim Clemens replaced Todd McCloch, Francis and Odom. After the substitution, Bran Germany was pushed to the center position, Meng Xu was pushed to the power forward position, small forward James Posey, shooting guard Szczerbiak, and point guard Andre Miller.

The sophomore team rotated accordingly, Michael Olowokandi replaced Riff LaFrentz, Jason Williams replaced Mike Bibby, Cutino Mobley replaced Michael Dixon.

"Andre, give me the ball." After the two "tumors" Francis and Odom left the field, Brand became the only core on the field, so the tactics arranged by Jim Clemens included Meng All the outside lines, including Xu, were opened, and Brand singled the inside line to attract the opponent's double-team, and then passed the ball to the outside line. Olowokandi or Riff? LaFrentz are very advantageous.

After seeing Brand asking for the ball, Andre Miller also passed the basketball immediately.Miller is not Francis and Odom, he simply does not have the strength to challenge Brand.

Because his height is obviously at a disadvantage, after receiving the basketball, Brand began to use his advantage in strength to hit Michael Olowokandi with his back. As the No. 22.2 pick last season, Michael Olowokandi has Very comprehensive skills. He can contribute 11.2 points, 2.88 rebounds and 9 blocks per game in college. He is known as the next Olajuwon. Due to his thin body and lack of strength, after entering the NBA, Michael Olo Vaucandi's performance is also unsatisfactory. Although the data of 8 points and [-] rebounds per game is not bad, but as a No. [-] pick, such data can only be crowned as parallel imports.

Brand is 10 centimeters taller than Michael Olowokandi, but the weight difference between the two is not much different, and low-post singles is Brand’s best offensive method, so Michael Olowokandi Candy couldn't stand up to Brand at all, but the second-year team didn't double-team Brand. The Rookie Challenge itself was an entertaining game, and it was only the first half. Fans, the 2nd graders also play more casually, try to let the players of the two teams play one-on-one, so as to attract more fans.

After Brand scored, the second-year team served quickly, and Jason Williams rushed forward after receiving the ball.

"This kid's ball-handling moves are really fancy!" Following behind Williams and watching his fancy ball-handling moves, Meng Xu sighed in admiration and thought at the same time, if he was in the Spurs, this kind of player would definitely Will be kicked away unceremoniously by Popovich.

After continuous acceleration, Meng Xu successfully intercepted Jason Williams near the 3-point line. Seeing that Williams wanted to make a fancy back pass in front of him, Meng Xu stretched out without hesitation. Arm out to block Williams' passing lane.

"What?" Meng Xu was stunned when he saw Williams' pass. Originally, Williams wanted to pass the ball from behind to pass the basketball to Paul Pierce on the right. After the basketball was passed out, it was found that Meng Xu had stretched out his arm in advance. Almost instantly, Williams leaned forward, swung his right elbow back, and hit the basketball very precisely. Under the blow, the flight path was instantly changed, and the basketball that was originally heading to the right flew to the left side of the body.

Nowitzki, who rushed up behind Williams on the left, rushed into the penalty area after receiving the ball, and ended the attack with a two-handed dunk. Meng Xu could only watch helplessly. He should have defended himself Dirk Nowitzki rushed to the basket, but could do nothing.

"It's a very beautiful pass. Williams' pass is really great. How did he come up with such an idea?" Kenny Smith, who was on the commentary stand, immediately stood up and shouted excitedly. shouted from the field.

"Yes, a very beautiful pass." The magician on the side applauded Williams in a rare way, passing the ball with an elbow, and it turned out to be an elbow pass. This white boy is really incredible.

"Meng, don't take it to your heart." At this moment, Meng Xu's expression was displeased. The pass just now was really beautiful. If it happened to someone else, he would definitely applaud him like a magician, but now he But he became the background emperor, and maybe he will appear in tomorrow's highlights.After seeing Meng Xu who was a little upset, Szczerbiak also ran over to comfort Meng Xu.

"Boy, I'll let you go this time." Seeing the exaggerated celebration of the second-year team, Meng Xu cast a glance at Williams and ran away.

On the offensive end, Andre Miller ignored Brand's request for the ball, but gave the ball directly to Meng Xu near the left baseline. In Jim Clemens' tactical arrangement, although Meng Xu's position He plays power forward, but he doesn't work as a power forward. In terms of grabbing rebounds and card positions, even two Meng Xus can't beat Nowitzki, so Jim Clemens' requirement for Meng Xu is Move around the bottom corner, pull Nowitzki out, and give Brand more room to single Michael Olowokandi.

After receiving the ball, Meng Xu cast a grateful look at Andre Miller. Obviously, Andre Miller hoped that he could fight back against Nowitzki.

After Meng Xu held the ball, Nowitzki did not go forward to press, but put Meng Xu one meter away. Meng Xu's movement speed is very good, and his athletic ability is far beyond his own, so Nowitzki also Don't dare to step forward rashly, once you get passed, there will be nothing behind you.

"Are you underestimating me?" Seeing Nowitzki put himself so far away, Meng Xu was very upset. You must know that I am also a very good pitcher now, so you don't take me seriously. , The baby is very angry.

Meng Xu dribbled the ball and took a big step back, retreating beyond the 3-point line, facing Nowitzki who rushed forward, and directly threw the basketball in his hand.

(End of this chapter)