NBA: Goat is actually me

Chapter 59: Unexpected surprise, new skills

"What is a cap? Answer me, what is a cap?"

Gilmore started with soul-searching questions.

"Blocking a shot means preventing the opponent from scoring a goal." Meng Jin replied.

"Your answer is correct, but it's a piece of shit to me," said Gilmore.

"Let me tell you what a block is. It not only prevents the opponent from scoring, but it is also the most direct way to undermine the opponent's confidence and strike at the opponent's soul!"

"Blocking shots is a skill a big man must master. It's a technique and a science."

"Maybe you think blocking shots is not difficult because you can block several shots in every game. But I tell you, you don't have any skills at all. Do you think you can block shots just by being taller, having a longer wingspan, and jumping higher than others?"

Meng Jin looked into Gilmore's eyes: "Isn't it?"

Gilmore was stunned and the atmosphere was awkward for three seconds.

"Fuck! Today I'm going to teach you the technique of blocking shots! Do you think you can play basketball for the rest of your life relying on your talent?"

Meng Jin didn't say anything. He looked at the system panel silently. Maybe it really is possible.

But he decided to listen to Gilmore's so-called techniques.

After all, many skills are not overwhelming.

"Meng, remember what I said, the best time to learn is when you first enter the league. You are in the NBA environment, surrounded by skilled teammates and experienced veterans, but it is like a blank sheet of paper. The height of your career depends on how much you can learn from these opponents and teammates. In short, this is your golden period of growth."

"You know what to do, right? Improve yourself, become well-rounded, and don't think about anything else."

"In the NBA, as long as you play well, you will have everything: flowers, applause, money, and women."

"You have a very good start. Keep it up and make up for your shortcomings. Okay, now let's start talking about some tips on blocking shots."

Meng Jin almost fell asleep during this speech, which was similar to the principal's speech at the opening ceremony.

Gilmore not only looks old-fashioned, but also acts in an even more old-fashioned way.

First explain the theory thoroughly, then put it into practice.

After a very long pre-swing, we finally entered the stage of learning theoretical postures.

"The first step is to learn not to jump." Gilmore glanced at Meng Jin: "A truly good shot blocker never jumps easily. Wait until the opponent leaves the ground before jumping. Don't give them the opportunity to play tricks on you."

"The second step is to learn to use your left and right hands. When your opponent shoots with his left hand, block with your right hand. When your opponent shoots with his right hand, block with your left hand."

Step 3

After Gilmore talked a lot, Meng Jin finally couldn't help it.

"I say, Professor Artis, this is not a youth training camp, can you give me some useful information? Tell me how you blocked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's hook shot. I can block such a perverted shot. I believe I can block anyone if I learn it."

Gilmore said softly, "Okay, okay, let me show you something different, come here!"

Gilmore pulled Meng Jin in front of him and said, "You play Kareem Abdul-Jabbar."

Meng Jin got the ball and made a big hook shot.

"Damn it! Don't jump so high! When have you ever seen Jabbar jump so high?"

Gilmore roared, Meng Jin's hook shot just now hit the rim.

"OK, OK, I'll cooperate with you."

Meng Jin hooked another one.

"Damn, it's still too high! You have to consider that I'm 38 years old now and I can't jump anymore!"

Meng Jin looked innocent: "You want to jump lower? I don't know how." "Just raise your feet a little, I'm teaching, not embarrassing myself!"

"OK, I'm coming."

Meng Jin used the matchbox to bounce and hooked another one.

"Snapped!"

Gilmore came over and blocked the shot.

"Damn it! You hit my face! You almost kissed me!" This time it was Meng Jin's turn to yell.

Gilmore rushed over directly at the moment Meng Jin made his move, and his whole body stuck to the left half of Meng Jin's body.

"How else do you think I was going to block the sky hook? His hook shot was almost fucking out of the gym!" Gilmore yelled back.

Meng Jin rubbed his face. He had thought Gilmore would use some shady tricks, but he didn't expect it to be so outrageous.

Gilmore explained the principle of such a block: "When facing a player like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who is difficult to block, you have to be strong! You have to use confrontation to prevent him from fully jumping! Another important point is that you have to be as close to his body as possible when he shoots, so that you can block him."

"Isn't this a foul?" Meng Jin asked back.

"It depends on the referee. Sometimes the referee will blow the whistle, sometimes not. Hey! Kid! We are playing in the NBA. The players on the court are tough guys, not Barbie dolls!" Gilmore glanced at Meng Jin and said, "Do you need me to call an ambulance for you? But I guess the swelling on your face will be gone before they get there."

"Come on, do it again." Meng Jin threw the ball to Gilmore.

"Good job, this is the momentum we want."

Meng Jin continued with the matchbox bounce hook shot.

Gilmore failed to block it this time, but Meng Jin's shot was so deflected that he didn't even touch the rim.

"See, if you block your opponent once, he will be afraid, and when he is afraid, he will hide."

"Remember, if you are not tough enough, your opponent will ride on your head. There are only two kinds of people on the court, one who rides on others' heads, and one who is ridden on by others."

Meng Jin felt that the old man was right. The next second, Meng Jin took one step and took off directly, dunking over Gilmore's head.

"Fuck! What we are practicing now is how to block hook shots!" Gilmore was so angry that his beard was almost crooked.

"There's more to basketball than just hook shots. We're going to simulate all the offenses now."

Gilmore slammed the floor. "OK! Come on, bring it on!"

The veteran's competitive spirit was immediately aroused.

Meng Jin began to shoot and layup from various angles around the restricted area.

Meng Jin found that Gilmore was still quite capable. Although it is now difficult for him to block him head-on, some balls still caused him considerable interference. The legendary center is the legendary center, and many of his ideas and experiences are still worth learning.

As the sparring progressed, Meng Jin's attack range expanded.

On one possession, he caught the ball near the free throw line.

He made a quick shake when he got the ball, then passed it to the right.

Gilmore's old arms and legs were unable to keep up and he was fixed in place.

The moment Meng Jin finished, the system voice sounded.

"After your unremitting efforts and continuous practice, you finally understood the essence of this [Quick Shake]. Although this move is not difficult, I still want to congratulate you."

"Congratulations on learning the new skill [Quick Shake (Basic)]: This skill is suitable for use before the ball is passed. This skill will slightly increase your chance of shaking off the defender's center of gravity. The skill level will increase as you use it more often in training and actual combat. After upgrading, the chance of shaking off the defender's center of gravity will also increase."

Meng Jin said this was a real pleasant surprise, he came here to learn how to block shots, but ended up getting a skill to dribble shots for free.

(End of this chapter)