252. The Nightmare of Rookies
"Special signing player Zhang Hao has become a villain who is bullied by talented rookies in the minds of head coaches of NBA teams with talented rookies. The host needs to ask Zhang Hao whether he accepts such an evaluation."
douchebag?
Zhang Hao absolutely does not admit that he is a villain and decisively rejects it.
"The special signing player Zhang Hao does not accept the evaluation of villains who like to bully talented rookies. According to the system, no one will believe that Zhang Hao does not like bullying talented rookies.
Even though he didn't have such an idea, he encountered such a misunderstanding. Zhang Hao needed to turn other people's views into facts.
Mission: The nightmare of the rookies triggers.”
"The nightmare of the rookies: When Zhang Hao fights with the rookie who won the best rookie in the month, different types of mission goals will be triggered according to the opponent's situation.
Mission target: Sharif Rahim, the best rookie in December 1996.
Target 1: Zhang Hao will block at least 2 times against Sharif Rahim.
Reward: 5 days of life, every additional 1 block and 1 steal will be added, and an additional 2 days of life will be obtained.
Goal 2: Limit Sharif Rahim's three-second zone score and close-range score.
Rewards: Sharif Rahim scored 1 point per game in three-second zones (excluding free throws) and close-range scores below these zones, and rewarded 5 days of life. (Sharif Rahim averaged 11.8 points per game in close and three-second zones so far this season)
Punishment of failure: When Zhang Hao faces a task object that has not completed the task, the next time he encounters an object that can trigger the task target, the task object will enter the excitement mode, ignores his fear of the host, and it will be easier to find the shooting feel when encountering the host's defense, until the host encounters the task object that failed again and completes the task."
"Damn! That is, whether I accept it or not, this task will be triggered, right? The reward is good... Wait! Is this task deadline? It doesn't seem to be interrupted even if it is not completed... Wait! If there is no deadline, next season... there is Duncan, I'm damn! There will be Kobe in the future...
By the way! If I don’t complete the task when facing Rahim today, and meet Marbury before meeting Rahim next time, I don’t complete the task again... Forget it, let’s deal with the guy in front of me first, average 11.8 points per game in close range and three-second range...
Sharif Rahim, 20 years old, 206 cm, 102 kg, ability evaluation 84, offense 90, defense 77, three-pointers 55, mid-range shot 81, layup 93, speed 86, strength 85, bounce 79, turn 91, jump 86... 34 appearances, averaging 17.9 points, 6.9 rebounds 2.4 assists 1 steal 1 block 1...
Damn! The inside skills are really good! Wait, averaged 4.5 free throws per game, averaged 17.9 points per game, which means that the regular score is 13.4 points, of which 11.8 points per game are three-second zones and close range... It means that this guy's score is basically concentrated in this area! This... has it!"
Zhang Hao immediately went to discuss with Barkley, George Lynch, Doug Christie, and Kenny Anderson.
The mission goal this time must be completed, so many life span rewards! Not getting it is equivalent to self-harm!
Speaking of negotiation, that is, Zhang Hao said, listen to the teammates.
When they heard what Zhang Hao said, the teammates took a breath... This!
Be a person!
But, it's fun!
"Aix, you're so bad."
The Grizzlies, 6 wins and 29 losses, even the Celtics team that took the initiative to play badly can't beat them. Barkley was not interested at first, but his intention to be sexy after changing his hairstyle has faded recently. He began to tinker with his teammates to make their hair. When he heard Zhang Hao's fun playing style, Barkley decided to do it!
"Mr. Barkley, I've been awarded..."
Doug Christie and George Lynch have no say. If the two big guys want to play like this, they can only play with each other.
No, didn't Kenny refuse?
...
The Lakers and Grizzlies are about to begin.
The Grizzlies sent Greg Anthony, Anthony Pierre, Sharif Raheem, Aaron Williams and Bryant Levis.
Anthony Pierre was sent to the Grizzlies at Christmas because of the renewal. With the help of Kidd and Kevin Johnson, Anthony Pierre averaged 16.1 points per game before being traded. The contract renewal was not reached, and the deal was not easy. Other teams were worried that they would be useless after trading Anthony Pierre. When the Grizzlies were willing to renew their contract for 6 years of $23 million, Anthony Pierre agreed, and the Suns sent it to the Grizzlies.
It is said that when Anthony Pierre signed first and then renewed his contract to join the Grizzlies in advance, a forward in Chicago who did not want to be named was so angry that he smashed a TV...
In addition to Anthony Pierre, there is another player in the Grizzlies who makes Zhang Hao feel good, which is Aaron Williams.
This black player who looks similar to white has average ability, but he is hardworking, active, diligent, and is very active even if he plays in a bad team. This 1993-year draft with only a partial guarantee contract of only $170,000, has finally won the recognition of a team this year and played as the main force.
The Grizzlies have very few live broadcasts in the United States this year. It is the first time that the new generation of superstars have live broadcasts, and they play the defending champions live broadcasts, and there are not even opening and curtain call games. They play the Bulls, Pistons, Magic, and Lakers away.
Rahim looks taciturn and depressed. In fact, he hopes to show off. He scored 31 points when playing the Magic team live broadcast across the United States and 22 points when playing against the Bulls, both of which worked harder than usual.
The same goes for this evening. After the afternoon break this afternoon, he came to the Great Western Forum Arena earlier than anyone on the Grizzlies to prepare.
Facing Zhang Hao, Rahim was a little uneasy, so Iverson won’t say it. It was so miserable. He lost 58 points and was not familiar with it.
The most famous rookies that Rahim is familiar with this year are Zhang Hao and Marbury. Zhang Hao not only abused Iverson, but also did not give him any face when playing against the Timberwolves...
But Rahim was not afraid. He was the last player in the league and was a single player. It didn't matter if he lost. He just wanted to show his abilities well.
O'Neal sat on the sidelines in a suit, Rahim, who was already very confident in his inside attack, wanted to show his abilities in front of Zhang Hao.
This is also a very important game for him to compete for the best rookie!
When Rahim walked onto the court with a strong belief, he suddenly felt something was wrong, as if someone...a lot of people were staring at him.
After looking around, four players on the opponent's field were looking at him, and his eyes seemed to be... sympathy?
Rahim felt inexplicably surprised, but was also confused. What does this mean?
At 7 pm, the referee blew the whistle at the beginning of the game and threw the ball into the air. Zhang Hao jumped high and won the jump ball from Bryant Levis' head.
Seeing the name Bryant, Zhang Hao was excited and rushed to the frontcourt after landing.
There is no obstacle in the middle distance. The Grizzlies have not arranged defense at all. In each game, they are arranged to give Raheem and Bryant Levice more opportunities to exercise their skills. The two frontcourt players in the 1996th and 1995th are currently averaging 17+ points per game. It only depends on the training of rookies. The Grizzlies have done a pretty good job.
Zhang Hao easily cut in and received the ball from close range. He thought he could easily dunk, but who knew that Rahim had taken it back!
Rahim defended the small forwards very badly, but the defense at the basket was excellent, with footsteps moving, timing of jumping, and sense of smell of blocking!
When Zhang Hao jumped and dunked, Rahim covered Zhang Hao's dunk line very well!
However, Zhang Hao's top layup was not for nothing. He pulled the raised ball to the right, avoided Rahim's waving his arm to interfere, and his body turned slightly to the right, trembled his wrist and made a layup!
Rahim's frame protection was quite good, but he couldn't stop him from facing Zhang Hao who was rushing and jumping completely. If he hadn't had the keen sense of smell on the cover, he would have been locked up directly.
He grew so much taller than a year ago, and was so strong that he was still faster than him and more flexible than him... Rahim looked at the back of Zhang Hao, whose expression changed after the fast attack and did not turn around to retreat. He closed his mouth and groaned, his nose widened.
He was not frustrated. He was a super genius who was selected for the first round of the rookie season. Rahim had long expected that he could not defend himself, but he really felt Zhang Hao's strengths and was still very uncomfortable.
At the beginning, he was stronger than Zhang Hao!
Offense and defense conversion, the Grizzlies attack.
After Greg Anthony advanced to the frontcourt, he handed the ball to Rahim who leaned against George Lynch on the right side of the three-second zone.
Rahim was ready to show his offensive ability. After receiving the ball and turning around, he was better at face frames... As soon as he turned around, George Lynch directly posted it!
Not only that, Barkley also attacked him immediately!
Rahim almost made a mistake and quickly lifted the ball.
Aaron Williams was very active and immediately cut from the bottom line.
Rahim quickly threw the ball towards the bottom line... and was slapped by Zhang Hao who suddenly jumped out!
Zhang Hao had already started moving, but Rahim didn't notice it and was stolen by Zhang Hao!
Grab the ball bounced on the floor, Zhang Hao immediately passed it to Kenny Anderson, and then rushed to the frontcourt!
With a relaxed counterattack and dunk, no one chased him when Zhang Hao rushed across the center line, and the full power of "single" turned lonely.
The start is 0-4 behind, which is normal for the Grizzlies, and it is no big deal. After playing for more than two months, Rahim has accepted this situation.
But the beginning was double-teamed by George Lynch and Barkley... This made Raheem call the words that began with F.
It's too obvious, the other party targets him!
I wouldn't have expected this situation when it didn't happen, and the opponent started with three targeted him.
But after it happened, Rahim was not surprised. Before the game, their Grizzlies coach had already reminded him to be careful of being bullied by the other party...
After a while, after Greg Anthony advanced to the frontcourt, he wanted to continue handing it over to Rahim. Rahim gave up going to singles and pulled it out to Greg Anthony to pick-and-roll.
As a small forward's skills, Rahim is very disappointing, but he has everything he has!
Raheem's pick-and-roll was very solid, forcing George Lynch to replace defense, but Greg Anthony's pick-and-roll offense was also very good. This is how he usually cooperated with Raheem. After borrowing the pick-and-roll, Greg Anthony 185 cm passed George Lynch and broke into the inside!
George Lynch did a pretty good job in defense. Although he couldn't defend Greg Anthony's pick-and-roll breakthrough, he kept chasing him, defending Greg Anthony to jump shot. Greg Anthony rushed to the basket. With the shooting space completely covered, Greg Smith passed the ball from the crack to the left of the three-second zone. Boss Kenny could hardly cause any obstacles to Raheem. Raheem received the ball and flew to dunk!
When Zhang Hao turned around, he had no time to jump. Seeing Rahim jumping up, Zhang Hao made up his mind and rushed forward to hug Rahim! He pulled it down!
This action was very rough at first glance. The Grizzlies coach was so scared that he stood up, and the referee quickly whistled... Then, Zhang Hao hugged Rahim when he pulled Rahim down, and did not let Rahim fall directly to the ground, but put Rahim who was hugged on the floor...
Rahim was still in shock and thought he was going to be overturned. He encountered this situation once when he played against the Heat. Fortunately, he was so naughty.
Seeing Zhang Hao silently walking to the side of the three-second zone after the foul, waiting for the free throw rebound, it was obvious that this old friend was not trying to hurt him at all, just not wanting him to complete the dunk... No, he didn't want him to score at all!
Rahim went to the free throw line and made the first free throw and made the second free throw.
When the Lakers attacked, Kenny Anderson changed direction and made a jump shot from the free throw line.
Raheim ran to the frontcourt with uneasy mood. Before halfway through, he saw Zhang Hao, who was quickly retreating and returning, pulling Barkley and George Lynch to discuss...
In this scene, Rahim felt that his mentality was about to explode!
"It turns out that the legend is true. Aix is a villain! He just likes to bully rookies!
Brother! We are brothers who have played ball together and drank salt soda together!
You can't treat me like this!"
...
This night, the Great Western Forum Hall was very lively.
Originally, the fans on the scene were completely useless. At the beginning of the game, they were just eating, chatting, and preparing to finally see the scores and Zhang Hao's data performance.
But at the beginning of the game, there was an unexpected situation in the Lakers and they are punishing last month's rookie of the month!
Rahim held the ball, was shot, played without the ball, encountered a contraction defense, Zhang Hao, Barkley, George Lynch, Jason Williams, Jeromy Colsey, Ben Wallace, etc., did not give Rahim a chance to successfully take action!
As long as Rahim receives the ball, there will be at least two people in front of him, and usually one blocks the upper and the other blocks the lower lane!
This is not the end. In the whole first quarter, Rahim made only three successful moves, all of which were not scored. Two of them were blocked and two steals. In addition, he got 6 free throws in a single quarter!
Chapter completed!