Volume 1: Those Years in Philadelphia Chapter 21 A Different Kind of Sadness
I thought I could easily win by riding a dragon on my face, but in the beginning I was beaten 8 to 0. What should I do next?
Waiting online, very urgent...
As an old acquaintance of Greg Downer, Ridley High School head coach Fernandez felt like he was screwed today...
In the 1990s, information transmission technology was not yet developed enough, which resulted in a delay in most people receiving news.
Take Fernandez for example. Ridley High School didn't have such a tough time against Lower Merion last year.
"Where did this old bastard Greg find this oriental face?" Fernandez was puzzled.
There was no way. At this time, Ridley Middle School was already in a passive position, so Fernandez could only request a timeout first.
"Does anyone know the origin of that Asian face?" After asking the players this question, Fernandez felt like a fool...
Since even I don't know the origin of that oriental face, how can my teammates know...
"Coach, his name is Su. He was originally from Nefaria and recently transferred to Lower Merion. I heard that he has a very good relationship with Kobe. They often go to school and go home together." Goodman, the point guard of Ridley High School, said weakly, extending his hand.
Fernandez: “…”
Ahem…
Although he felt very embarrassed, in order to win the game, Fernandez still plucked up the courage to continue asking: "How do you know this?"
"I have a cousin who goes to Lower Merion, and he said that Sue and Kobe had a friendly scoring contest before," Goodman said.
"What!?"
Fernandez felt that he had suddenly obtained a very important piece of information!
Scoring points with Kobe?
There are such talents in Pennsylvania?
Fernandez looked at Greg with envy and jealousy, then cursed in his heart with a word starting with F.
“Well, it looks like we have to reconsider this game.
Next, follow the old rules, limit Kobe first!" Fernandez said to his players.
The players of Ridley Middle School nodded one after another, "Understood!"
Tsk, they are indeed the elite soldiers I trained. As long as I give them a secret signal, they immediately know what to do.
After looking at Greg with hatred, Fernandez said disdainfully: "There are only two divine beasts... I just..."
well!
I also really want to coach a team with magical beasts!
Why, why even after six consecutive championships, no talented player is willing to join Ridley Middle School!
…
On the court, the game continued, and after the timeout, Williamson temporarily suspended his toxic style of play.
Reedy High School center Larson relied on his height and weight to easily squeeze out David Rasman in the paint and made a hook shot at the basket.
"Floor flow, the technique is okay." Su Feng glanced at Larson and said.
'In high school, having such a center is already quite unsolvable. No wonder Kobe couldn't beat them last year.'
Looking back, when Lower Merion attacked, the ball-holding player Swartz quickly discovered that Ridley High School had changed its defensive strategy!
This is--!
Even if he turns into gray, Swartz will remember it!
This is exactly the zone defense they couldn't crack last year.
Last season, in the PK with Goodley Middle School Wangcheng, Lower Merion had the upper hand in the first half, but in the second half, after the opponent changed its defensive strategy, Lower Merion stopped attacking.
Swartz will never forget that game!
Although Kobe made 15 of 45 shots in that game, including free throws and three-pointers, and scored a high score of 40 points, Lower Merion still lost by a full 15 points in the end!
It was also after that game that poor Guy Stewart suffered what he had suffered before because of an unintentional remark...
Death stare!
Swartz was a little panicked.
As a young tool man, it was obvious that he didn't know what to do when facing a double team defense.
I...it's too difficult!
…
I have to say that Ridley Middle School's defensive strategy is indeed very targeted.
First, they used man-to-man defense to limit Kobe's outside offense, and secondly, they used zone defense and Larson's height to limit Kobe's breakthrough.
Because Lower Merion lacked shooters before and couldn't create more space for Kobe, they could only gamble on Kobe's shooting percentage in the end.
'Good tactics.'
'What a pity, you met me!'
On the court, Su Feng raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and hurriedly gave a secret signal to Schwartz and Lasman.
Defending the zone...
Doesn't this create opportunities for Su Feng?
The difference between high school basketball, college basketball and the NBA is that how can a bunch of young people possibly understand such high-end tactics?
Although Su Feng is still learning how to run, it doesn't mean that he can't understand the zone defense.
The wing players of Reedley High School lack speed. As long as Su Feng can run a little and use Kobe's restraining power, the open space will appear naturally.
Tool man Swartz felt like he was simply amazing tonight!
'Could it be that I am a one in a million passing genius?'
On the court, seeing Su Feng appear in the open space, Schwartz decisively chose to pass the ball to him!
And Su Feng was not polite and accepted it with a smile!
Swish——!
Although Su Feng felt some pain when hearing the "swish" sound, it didn't matter. He could just practice with Kobe for a while after the game and it would be over!
2 to 11!
In the basketball hall, many students have started shouting "Su, Su, Su"!
Hiss~ Listening to the cheers of his classmates, Su Feng always felt that something was right.
On the bench of Raul Meilien, Greg felt that his previous courtesy to Su Feng was really worth it!
From another perspective, Su Feng's joining created unprecedented space for Kobe!
Combined with Su Feng's defense, what Greg didn't know was that he had already unconsciously implemented a very advanced tactic.
For American high school basketball at that time, Su Feng was exactly what every NBA team would have to have in the future - a 3D player!
He can output without occupying the ball, and can also defend. He is a 3D player, whoever uses him will be great!
At Ridley Middle School, Fernandez was already at a loss as to what to do...
Because of the situation, he had no choice.
On the court, under the strong pressure from Kobe and Su Feng, even passing the ball from the outside became difficult for Ridley Middle School.
Just as Goodman was about to pass the ball to Larson in the paint, Kobe suddenly rushed out from the side!
It’s high, too high!
Kobe was seen grabbing the moon in the air and throwing the ball directly after stealing the ball.
Su Feng quickly went down and completed the second dunk in his basketball career!
'We need to find a way to increase our bounce, otherwise...
This is not satisfying enough! 'Su Feng thought.
2 to 13, before the first quarter was even halfway through, Lower Merion was already leading by double digits.
11 points...
As the score gap between the two sides widened to more than 10 points, the players of Reedley Middle School felt the pressure on their shoulders increasing.
"I just don't believe it. Even if Kobe is strangled to death, we still can't turn the tables!"
Fernandez clenched his fists. In his opinion, although Su Feng was also very strong, he was not as scary as Kobe.
To be honest, Fernandez's judgment was correct.
But sometimes...
3D players can also kill people.
Swish, swish, swish, clang, swish, clang!
…
"Okay, Su, you and Kobe, come down and rest for a while. We should let the substitute players find their feelings." With 6 minutes and 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Greg replaced Su Feng and Kobe.
At this time, the score on the court was 46 to 72...
Raul Merion, leading by as many as 26 points!
Last year's state champion was defeated by them.
And more importantly, Su Feng has completely shocked the scouts and reporters present today.
Because when he was substituted in the fourth quarter, Su Feng scored 39 points!
16 of 23 shots, including 6 of 9 three-pointers and 1 of 1 free throws…
Su Feng's efficiency shocked everyone !
However, Su Feng, who had handed in a perfect score report, looked particularly sad when he returned to the bench...
Even his teammates who wanted to come forward to congratulate him were afraid of this bad luck.
On the other side, Kobe also fell into deep thought, with a sad face...
The players of Raul Meirion feel that they can't survive this day!
Oh my God!
I thought a savior had arrived, but instead I didn't expect a man with piercing eyes and golden pupils had arrived.
My two big guys, we are leading the defending champions by 26 points!
Although it's just a friendly match, but logically speaking, shouldn't we be more happy?
Are you devils?
Knock...n...ma!
Actually, Su Feng was misunderstood.
Because the reason he was sad was...
He is so accurate, what should we do in the future?
'Even though a missed shot in a high school match only gives 300 points, it's still 300 points after all!
If I am this accurate for the entire season, how can I live like this? 'Su Feng thought sadly.
Kobe was also misunderstood.
The reason why Kobe was worried was that although he won easily tonight, he only scored 14 points when he was substituted!
And his shooting percentage was only 5 out of 16, and the other 4 points came from free throws!
'Zone defense is so annoying!
Besides, my means of breakthrough are a bit insufficient.
When I was playing one-on-one with Su before, he often blocked my breakthrough route.
My skills have been figured out by my opponent.
I have to think of something, otherwise when I enter the NBA, will I just be able to stare blankly at this kind of defense? Kobe thought worriedly.
On the bench, Swartz, who had 14 assists tonight, was very happy. However, when the tool saw that the two big guys were in deep thought, he had to suppress his inner excitement and sat aside obediently.
While the players on the Raul Meilien bench were suffering...
Fortunately, Kobe was the first to break the silence.
Kobe stood up and sat next to Su Feng. It is worth mentioning that when Kobe saw that Su Feng was also worried, he was very relieved...
'As expected of the man I have my eyes on, Su must also feel that there is nothing to be proud of in winning this match.
With a calm helper like Sue, we will definitely win the state championship this year! 'Kobe thought happily.
"Su, I'll take you to a nice place this weekend." Kobe patted Su Feng on the shoulder and said.
Su Feng: “…”
Huh? Where are we going this time?
You're not really going to take me with you this time...right?