Chapter 397: Gloves, You Almost Guarded Me Just Now!

At 7:40, the Chinese team came out and started to warm up.

This group match attracted so much attention that International Olympic Committee President Lao Salvador also sat on the rostrum, as did FIBA ​​President and President Yuan.

At eight o'clock, the game starts.

Chinese team starting lineup: Yao Min, Da Zhi, Li Nan, Hu Weidong, Zhao Dong.

US team starting lineup: Mourning, Garnett, Raheem, Vince Carter, Gary Payton.

This Olympic men's basketball game was broadcast live across the United States by ABC TV, and the commentators were Hubie Brown and Cook.

Hubby Brown said at this time: "There are five starters in the Chinese team, four of whom are NBA players. Hu is the main shooting guard of the Wizards, Wang is the main center of the Mavericks, Yao is the main center of the Nets, needless to say Feilong. Like this The lineup is definitely not weaker than the starting lineup of the Dream Team Four.”

Cook smiled and said: "Hubby, Feilong said that this American team is not qualified to be called the Dream Team. What do you think?"

Hubby Brown shrugged and said: "As the god of basketball and the overlord of the NBA, he is indeed qualified to say such things. To be fair, if the American team cannot win the Chinese team led by him, what qualifications does it have to be called a dream?" Where is the team?"

Dayao and Garnett jump ball.

"Rookie, can you jump one foot high?" Before the game started, Garnett started talking trash.

"Can you really touch the top of the backboard? Then you can just jump on top of the basket and dunk with your butt?"

Dayao asked curiously.

"..."

Garnett rolled his eyes and stopped talking. Who the hell can dunk with their butt?

This is a joke about him, he is not that good, he can't touch the top edge, and he doesn't have the ability to dunk with his butt.

"Pfft!"

Dayao's words made his teammates laugh and also made several American starting players laugh.

Even the referee who was about to throw the ball was amused.

"Snapped!"

Garnett was stimulated, jumped extremely high, touched the ball first, and the US team attacked.

"Gloves,

Your contract only lasts for one year. Don't forget to hug me next year and I will help you win the championship. "

Payton controlled the ball and advanced, Zhao Dong blocked the way, and at the same time the trash talk started.

This is the first time the two have faced off at the No. 1 position. When Zhao Dong played for the SuperSonics before, he never played point guard.

"The Trail Blazers don't want to win the championship next season, you will definitely not be able to beat the Lakers." Payton said unhappily.

"As long as I want to, I can win the championship with four 80-year-old grandmothers. Can you win the championship with four O'Neals or four Jordans?"

Zhao Dong continued to spray.

"I FY!"

Payton didn't have Zhao Dong's confidence, and he couldn't talk trash, so he directly used foul language.

"Snapped!"

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhao Dong stretched out his long arm and knocked the ball away from Payton, then took a step forward, blocked the latter, grabbed the ball, and then immediately turned around and played quickly.

"Steal the ball!"

The CCTV commentators were Zhao Dong's old acquaintances Sun Zhenping and Xu Jicheng. At this time, Sun Zhenping said excitedly: "Zhao Dong is getting off, there is no one in front..."

"damn it!"

Payton was so angry that veins were pounding in his head, and he quickly chased after him.

But his speed is definitely not faster than Zhao Dong. He is not a defender known for his speed. Even if Zhao Dong advances with the ball, he cannot catch up.

Zhao Dong's position was the last one of the two teams. At this moment, there was no man's land in front of him. He drove straight in, stepped on the free throw line and flew up.

At this moment, the whole world's attention was focused on him.

"Look, daddy is going to dunk!"

In Beijing's Sanbu Lao Hutong, the Zhao family was watching TV. Lindsay hugged her old son Zhao Rongxing, who was almost one month old, and teased.

The other three were in the hands of the old lady, Li Meizhu, and Zhao Zhenguo, each competing with a milk bottle.

The four little mixed-bloods now have long eyebrows, and they are exactly the same. They are so handsome that no one can take their eyes away when they see them.

The old man, Zhao Zhongguo, didn't watch TV either. He just stared at his four great-grandsons, pinching one, teasing that one, and laughing happily from time to time.

"boom!"

A shot from the free throw line, followed by a 360-degree tomahawk chop, ignited the atmosphere of the Olympic Stadium, and countless five-star red flags were waved.

"Beautiful! Feilong steals and then dunks. He gives the American team a show of strength. He is telling the American team that he is a god in the NBA, and he is also the god of basketball that they cannot beat in the international arena."

Sun Zhenping shouted excitedly.

Xu Jicheng was a little surprised. Sun Zhenping was not so excited when he was explaining on CCTV, and his commentary was not so sharp.

This is actually because Sun Zhenping has commented on Zhao Dong's games for three seasons in the United States, and he has become accustomed to this commentary style.

"Gloves, how can you beat me? If you could beat me, you wouldn't even be able to make it to the finals."

After jumping off the basket, Payton caught up to the basket. Zhao Dong started talking trash again, making Payton's eyes turn white.

Payton advanced with the ball in the backcourt, and Zhao Dong blocked the front again.

"Vince, pick him up."

Tomjanovich shouted from the sidelines.

Payton heard this and felt that this was an insult to him. He was a member of the double first team and one of the top point guards in the history of the league. He actually needed someone to support him in order to pass halftime?

With his mind twitching, he didn't wait for Carter to pass by, dribbling the ball continuously from his hips, changing direction in front of his body, trying to beat Zhao Dong head-on.

But Zhao Dong quickly retreated and stood in front of Payton again. At the same time, he extended his long arm and knocked away Payton's ball again.

Fortunately, Payton was prepared this time and protected the ball in time, preventing Zhao Dong from completing the steal. However, his breakthrough failed. After the ball was combined, he could no longer dribble and could only passively wait for Carter to come over. catch the ball.

The ball died on the spot. Of course, Zhao Dong was not polite and immediately pressed close to the ball.

Hu Weidong, who was opposite Carter, was also experienced. After following Carter, he saw that Zhao Dong was close to him, and he immediately started to double-team Payton.

Payton forced a pass to Carter, but was touched by Hu Weidong. Zhao Dong had quick hands and eyes and stole the ball.

"It's over!"

On the bench, Jason Kidd shook his head.

He had many opportunities to face off against Zhao Dong in the Bulls. Not only did he not take advantage, he actually suffered a lot.

In front of truly top point guards like him and Payton, Zhao Dong has a natural dislocation advantage by playing big against small. At the same time, his skills and speed are at the level of top guards, even faster than Payton. The careless Payton suffered a loss and No surprise, it's normal.

"boom!"

With a steal in the backcourt, Zhao Dong's fast break was truly unstoppable, and another flying dunk made the stadium boil.

"Beautiful! Only the Chinese team's point guard has never been able to pass the frontcourt under the opponent's full-court press. Now we see that the American team's point guard also cannot pass the half court."

Xu Jicheng said excitedly.

Hubie Brown fired directly at Payton at this time, saying seriously: "Gary Payton hasn't corrected his mentality yet. He is facing the God of Basketball, an opponent he can't beat in the league. Against such an opponent, he Even if he joins forces with his teammates, he may not be able to defeat him. It is quite foolish for him to try to attack the dragon head-on by himself."

Team USA attacks again.

This time, Payton did not dare to attack Zhao Dong alone. Instead, he and Vince Carter supported each other and successfully advanced to the frontcourt.

Bang bang bang, Payton held the ball close to the top of the arc, Zhao Dong was just one step away, and his nerves were on edge, fearing that Zhao Dong would come up to challenge him again.

He has met a great point guard like Zhao Dong before, that is Magic Johnson.

That was the 9091 season, his rookie season, Magic's last season, and he retired due to A disease after the game.

This kind of top-level point guard is not weaker than him in mobility and skills, but is taller than him, has greater tonnage than him, has longer arms than him, and has a wider field of vision than him. This is what he hates the most.

But he actually didn't have much experience playing against such big point guards. That season, the Sonics played four games against the Lakers. As the starting point guard, he played against Johnson for three games. Johnson didn't play in the first game. .

But in those three confrontations, he was defended by Magic Johnson and only scored 12 points in the first confrontation. In the second confrontation, he only scored a pitiful 2 points. In the third confrontation, he only scored 6 points. In total, he only scored 20 points, averaging 6.6 points per game, which is very memorable.

But ten years have passed, and this memory has long disappeared with time.

But now, through two steals, Zhao Dong once again recalled the pain and terror of facing off against Magic Johnson.

"Don't be nervous, Gloves. If you don't perform at your best, even if I win this game, it won't have any value."

Zhao Dong's trash talk kept rushing into Payton's ears, making Payton hate trash talk so much for the first time.

"here."

Garnett squeezed toward the basket and asked for the ball at the top of the key.

Zhao Dong stretched out his arm, and a huge palm covered Payton's head, while his feet kept adjusting their defensive positions.

With his height and one big hand, Payton's downward vision was completely blocked.

But Payton is experienced and a top point guard in history. He is not so easy to prevent. He suddenly dribbled back and distanced himself from Zhao Dong, and his downward vision was restored again.

At this time, he saw Garnett's position. When he had the opportunity, he immediately pulled up the ball. After taking the ball, he pushed his hands forward to pass it over Zhao Dong's head.

But he also ignored that he was now facing a point guard at the level of Magic Johnson, and Zhao Dong's athleticism was better than Magic Johnson.

For example, in the jumping category, Zhao Dong is better than Johnson.

"Snapped!"

At the moment when Payton passed the ball, Zhao Dong took off and jumped very fast. He grabbed the air with one hand and actually grabbed the ball directly.

"What?"

Peyton's eyes widened.

"Steal! Zhao Dong stole the ball from Payton's glove for the third time through an aerial operation. He is now coming down quickly. He passed the center line and rushed through the top of the arc. He is flying!"

Sun Zhenping explained excitedly in an exciting tone.

"boom!"

Zhao Dong performed a crotch dunk this time and won the house again.

"Zhao Dong played so beautifully, beating the US team 6-0." Sun Zhenping said excitedly.

"Hoo ho ho..."

Payton caught up from behind, panting, and was intercepted by Zhao Dong three times in a row. His pressure rose directly to the ceiling.

"Cheer up, Gloves, let me feel your pressure, you are a waste now." Zhao Dong continued to encourage.

Payton's teeth were chattering. Jordan didn't dare to humiliate him like this. How dare Feilong?

This time, he held the ball and pushed forward with all his strength. Zhao Dong came up to press. He shook Zhao Dong's center of gravity very quickly, and then quickly changed direction to the right, and was about to rush over.

But Zhao Dong quickly turned around, chased Payton on the left side, and used body contact to force him to the right.

On the right wing are Hu Weidong and Vince Carter. As soon as the former saw it, he immediately rushed towards Payton, and a double team could form at any time.

Payton took a look and quickly passed the ball to Vince Carter, who received the ball. Before Hu Weidong could double-team Payton, he immediately reached the wing with the ball.

Mourning and Garnett have spread out, making room for Vince Carter to drive.

At this time, Da Zhi and Da Yao quickly returned to defend the basket.

Vince Carter passed by Mourning. Mourning, who was left open, stretched out his hands to ask for the ball, but Carter didn't give it to him and went straight into the paint. After taking one step in, he took off.

Da Zhi had already rushed back to the basket and maintained his defensive position. At this time, Carter flew into the air and was about to dunk him.

"Bang!"

It was as big as being knocked down head-on, but he did not relent. When he fell, he also pulled Carter down, and the two fell into a ball under the basket.

"Beep!"

The referee's whistle sounded.

"Da Zhi, are you okay?" Dayao shouted quickly.

"fine."

Da Zhi shook his head and was pulled up by Dayao and Li Nan.

Vince Carter fell a bit badly, but his feet were fine. When he fell, his right shoulder hit the floor, which was so painful that it cracked his canthus and teeth.

At this time, the referee pointed at him and made a gesture of offensive foul. He was also confused.

Carter, who wanted to dunk DaZhi, forgot that this is not the NBA, this is the Olympics, and it is international basketball rules. There is no reasonable collision zone. When DaZhi stood in a defensive position, his collision was an offensive foul.

"Da Zhi's defense is very tough. As expected, he was trained in the Knicks. He dared to exchange elbows with Postman Malone. Yao did not have this experience."

Sun Zhenping praised.

Xu Jicheng laughed and said: "We are attacking now, but the American team hasn't scored yet!"

Sun Zhenping smiled and said: "As a point guard, Zhao Dong is too strong on the defensive end. This is the dislocation advantage of a big point guard. Without suffering any disadvantages in movement and technology, a small point guard has a natural advantage in front of him." Disadvantage, not to mention that Payton's speed is not as good as him."

Xu Jicheng said: "You still have to be careful, these NBA stars have very strong personal abilities."

Sun Zhenping said: "The American team's NBA stars are all big names and are the core of their respective teams, but they don't have much cooperation. The training time together is too short and they work on their own. Just now, Carter didn't give any advice to Mo. Ning passes the ball, as long as Zhao Dong suppresses Payton at this point, we have a chance."

On the court, Zhao Dong advanced with the ball in the backcourt, while spewing trash talk: "Gloves, come and steal my ball!"

Payton has now completely calmed down and entered the state. He did not risk coming up to press for the ball, but retreated and defended to prevent Zhao Dong from rushing up.

He was so focused that he stopped talking trash.

Zhao Dong successfully advanced to the frontcourt and slowly approached the top of the arc.

After two steps from the top of the arc, he suddenly turned around and switched to his left hand to control the ball. At the same time, his free right hand stopped Payton, who was turning to pursue him, and then went to the left wing with the ball.

At this time, the US team's defensive attention was attracted by Zhao Dong.

All defensive forces tilted towards the left wing. Garnett and Mourning under the basket both looked towards the left wing and began to move towards the left wing.

"Zhao Dong is about to break out!" Sun Zhenping shouted excitedly.

At this moment, Yao took advantage of Garnett and Mourning to move to the left wing. There was an opening in the defense at the basket and he quickly penetrated into the basket.

And Zhao Dong's ball also came over and hung straight into the basket.

"boom!"

An alley-oop dunk easily hit the U.S. team's basket.

"It's so easy!" Xu Jicheng laughed excitedly.

"This is Dayao's first time being selected for the national team. He is so strong!" Sun Zhenping said with a smile.

In the ABC commentary box, Hubie Brown shook his head and said: "Yao is at the basket and Feilong is on the outside. Both of them need to be double-teamed. This kind of internal and external configuration is so luxurious!"

Cook also shook his head and sighed: "Feilong's pass can directly connect with Yao at the basket and penetrate all our defense lines."

Hubby Brown said: "Peyton will definitely not be able to defend against the Flying Dragon at position one. I suggest that Rahim be switched to defense. His height will not suffer, but although his tonnage and strength will suffer, the effect of guarding against the Flying Dragon will definitely be stronger than Payton's. "

Cook said: "There is also a slight disadvantage in terms of speed."

Hubby Brown said: "But this is the best solution. Except for him, the Dream Team 4 has no one who can match Feilong at the first position. Our outside line will be completely blown up. If the outside line is blown up, Feilong can directly Connect to the basket, or directly attack our inside, and everything will fall apart."

On the court, after Zhao Dong succeeded, he shouted to Payton: "Gloves, to borrow a word from Jordan, you almost guarded me just now."

These words really made Payton almost angry to death. This was the rubbish that Jordan sprayed at him. He was so angry at the time, and now he feels even more angry. He was so angry that his lips trembled non-stop, as if he had a stroke.

"Ha ha……"

Zhao Dong laughed when he saw Payton looking so angry.

The Chinese team launched a wave of 8-0 attacks, which was beyond everyone's expectations.

At this time in China, countless Chinese people were staring at the TV, and bursts of cheers broke out with every successful defense and every score.

The US team attacked and Tomjanovich called a timeout.

He has a huge headache. Feilong is a heavy small forward at the third position, which no one in the league can compete with. Now at the first position, he is a super heavy point guard, and no one on the American team can compete with him.

Think about it, Gary Payton's tonnage is only just over 80 kilograms, which is more than 30 kilograms lighter than Zhao Dong. He won't be able to stand firmly after being hit. How can he match up?

The key is that he does not have an advantage in movement and athletic ability, and he is unable to match up and is completely crushed.

Not to mention the twelve people now, even if they play in the league several times, which point guard in active service can compete with Feilong?

Going a step further, for many times in the history of the league, only Magic Johnson can point the dragon at the guard position.

The game resumes with Team USA attacking.

Payton and Carter connected with each other, advanced to the frontcourt, and passed directly to Garnett.

The other American players all pulled away, allowing Garnett to single out Yao in the low post on the left wing.

Bang bang, after two dribbles, Garnett turned around and hit a step-back jumper.

"It's not easy. The US team finally scored. Garnett's shot was too high and there was no way to defend it." Sun Zhenping praised.