NBA: Goat is actually me

Chapter 66 Pre-match conflict! Revenge is inevitable!

Chapter 66 Pre-match conflict! Revenge is inevitable!
"Go back! This is not the place for you!"

"Fake Squid!"

"We'll kick your ass!"

"Chicago Bulls! You are a bastard team made up of blacks and yellows!"

During the warm-up phase, Meng Jin continued to receive warm greetings from the Celtics home fans.

The Boston Garden is a famous devil's stadium in the league. In the 85-86 season, their regular season home record reached a terrifying 41 wins and 1 loss, which was inseparable from the support of the fans.

A reporter from the Boston Sports Daily conducted a pre-game interview with Danny Ainge on the sidelines.

"Danny, the Chicago Bulls are off to a perfect start this season, they are currently 7-1"

"Wait wait, you said perfect start? Didn't they lose a game? And they're going to lose the second one tonight."

Danny Ainge interrupted the reporter's questions and was extremely crazy.

The reporter smiled. This was the show effect they wanted.

"Danny, what do you think is the biggest threat to this Bulls team?"

"I just want to say that this Bulls team doesn't want anyone to work for us for free except Jordan."

After Danny Ainge said this, the reporters burst into laughter. Isn’t this the headline for today’s front page?
"Danny, what about Meng? He's been performing very well recently." The reporter continued to stir up trouble.

"Who?"

"Meng."

"Who?"

"The Chinese kid has played well in the previous games. According to people familiar with the matter, he may play at the small forward position tonight."

Danny Ainge smiled, and smiled happily.

"Small forward? I don't think I need to say anything more. Larry will teach him a lesson."

Danny Ainge said and turned to find Larry Bird who was shooting warm-ups.

"Larry, you're in for a treat tonight. The Bulls are going to guard you with a rookie who has played less than 10 games in the NBA."

Larry Bird stopped shooting after hearing this.

His first reaction was not how many points he would score tonight, but that he was unhappy, very unhappy.

It was a familiar scene, just like Moses Malone in previous games.

However, the two have very different personalities. Larry Bird put down the basketball in his hand and walked directly to the Bulls' half.

"The Bulls have no one left? Send a young kid to play the three position?"

Everyone on the Bulls turned to look at Bird.

There were many media reporters standing on the sidelines. If the matter ended here, it would definitely become another story of Larry Bird showing off.

But Meng Jin didn't indulge him. He didn't want to become one of Bird's many materials for showing off.

Meng Jin walked straight up to him.

Bird looked relaxed, just quietly watching Meng Jin approaching.

He couldn't imagine what Meng Jin would do or what he could do to him.

Meng Jin lowered his head and touched Bird's forehead: "Larry Bird, in 48 minutes, this kid in front of you will beat you up and make you cry, and walk out of this shitty gym with a 30+10 stat sheet."

Players from both sides quickly gathered around because they saw that Meng Jin and Bird’s heads were butting against each other!
The coaching staffs of both teams rushed over to separate the two.

No conflict broke out, and Meng Jin had not intended to fight.

After Meng Jin returned to the Bulls' half, the fans at the scene booed him wildly, not to mention greetings.

The game hadn't even started yet, but the smell of gunpowder was already so thick that it was about to set off the smoke alarm.

Bulls coach Collins, contrary to his usual behavior, stood calmly on the sidelines throughout the entire process.

He is also a professional player and knows that playing with anger is not necessarily a bad thing.

Before the game, Celtics commentators Heinsohn and Mike German introduced the starting lineups of both teams respectively.

"The starting five of the Boston Celtics are Dennis Johnson, Danny Ainge, Larry Bird, McHale, and Robert Parish!"

"The Chicago Bulls' starting lineup tonight consists of John Paxson, Michael Jordan, Meng Jin, Oakley, and Gilmore."

"Coach Collins made a switch between the three and four positions. He moved Oakley to the four position, where he is more comfortable, and put the young man Meng at the three position."

"Tom, do you know this young man?"

Mike German turned and looked at Heinsohn.

"Of course, I have been following him. I was the commentator of his first game in the league. I was shocked by that game. As a big man, he has the body and skills of a guard. I am not surprised that coach Collins put him at the three position. He is very suitable for the small forward position." Heinsohn said.

Mike German smiled: "He will be bigger than all the small forwards in the league, which reminds me of Magic Johnson. Meng may have the potential to play well as a small forward, but there is no doubt that he is unfortunate. In the first game after changing his position, he met Larry Bird."

"Meng is a dangerous guy who has the ability to tear apart defenses. The Celtics must be careful tonight."

Heinsohn is a fan of Meng Jin, but as a Celtics legend, his commentary tendency is definitely biased towards the Celtics, which is understandable.

"Dangerous person?"

Mike German's tone was a bit arrogant. In his opinion, the Celtics' lineup was better than the Bulls' in both starting and substitute capabilities. As for Meng Jin, maybe he could rush in and dunk a few times, but he couldn't change the overall trend of the game.

Heinsohn didn't think so. He nodded seriously and said firmly, "It's very dangerous."

Mike Germann smiled and didn't take it seriously. He thought Heinsohn was doing this on purpose for show effect.

Although Meng Jin played several good games, there were not many Bulls games broadcast live nationwide at the beginning of the season. In addition, information was relatively closed in that era, so not only the fans, but many professionals in the basketball circle did not know much about Meng Jin.

Imagine if Meng Jin was born in the 21st century, a yellow man who beat the MVP and scored 30+ points for a week, Americans would have already exclaimed "Meng is crazy", and the domestic forum servers would probably crash every day. "Meng, you must dunk hard and then make a domineering celebration! The more arrogant the better!" Grant patted Meng Jin's butt before going on the court.

"why?"

"This is being broadcast live across the country! The opponent is the Celtics!" Grant realized that his voice was too loud and quickly looked around, then lowered his voice: "Fight well, this is an opportunity."

Meng Jin nodded, stretched his arms, jumped on the spot, and then walked into the stadium with four other main players.

Jump ball in the center circle, Robert Parish vs. Gilmore.

The two old men showed American fans what a one-centimeter bounce is.

Robert Parish won the jump ball.

The Celtics attack first!

Dennis Johnson dribbled to the top of the key.

Larry Bird positions himself on the left side of the free throw line to get the ball.

Just as Dennis Johnson was about to pass the ball, Meng Jin immediately moved half way forward and blocked Larry Bird with half his body length.

Larry Bird immediately grabbed Meng Jin's jersey, then stepped forward with his left foot and locked the position again!

Both sides made big moves at the beginning!

The tone was set before the game even started.

When Meng Jin and Bird confronted each other in the center of the court, it was destined not to be a peaceful game!

The two repeated this three or four rounds.

Dennis Johnson gave up the pass. Damn, you two were boxing in and torturing me.

Dennis Johnson passes the ball to Danny Ainge.

Larry Bird wanted to move without the ball to find a shooting opportunity, but was blocked by Meng Jin.

Bird spoke slowly from behind Meng Jin: "Young man, you have good strength, but this is not a weightlifting competition."

This is the most annoying thing about Bird. He can't stop talking and can talk trash while working.

After Bird finished speaking, he turned around and ran back.

Robert Parish stepped forward to help Bird block Meng Jin.

Danny Ainge moved the ball a lot.

Bird received the ball and took a long two-point shot from the corner!

Meng Jin bypassed Robert Parish and pounced forward.

Meng Jin's defensive coverage is terrifying. If he was a step faster, Bird probably wouldn't have been able to shoot the ball smoothly.

"Shh!"

But there are no ifs on the basketball court.

"Welcome to the TD Garden, little guy."

Before the ball went into the net, Bird's trash talk started again.

"Michael, give me the ball!"

On the Bulls' next offensive possession, Jordan had just passed the ball to Paxson when Meng Jin immediately called for the ball.

In the past few seasons, few people dared to ask Jordan for the ball like this.

It’s not that Meng Jin is so special, it’s because he has abilities and confidence that others don’t have.

Taking the ball from Jordan means taking the pressure, and if the ball doesn't go in, Jordan will kill you with his eyes and mouth.

Jordan didn't hesitate and passed the ball to Meng Jin.

Jordan knew that Meng Jin and Bird were fighting, so he had to stand on the side of his teammate and let him hit the response ball.

The moment Meng Jin received the ball, he probed to the left and then to the right, with his thoughts and emotions not at all sluggish.

Taking advantage of the moment when Bird's center of gravity shifted, Meng Jin broke through his defense!

Meng Jin used this move on Moses Malone several times in the first two games, and it is considered his signature move at this stage.

After taking a step, Meng Jin strode into the penalty area, pushed off the ground suddenly, and jumped up with full force!
In the picture, Meng Jin’s head was seen jumping out of the frame and then falling down!

Thunder!

Extremely violent!

All the anger that Meng Jin had accumulated since he stepped into the TD Garden was put into this dunk!
The Bulls bench jumped up!
Grant showed signs of atavism and could only make babbling sounds.

Jack Haley's towel was almost waved into a propeller. Although Haley only played for a total of 11 minutes this season, the emotional value he provided was maximized. Every time his teammates had a wonderful performance, he was always the first to jump up and celebrate.

At the scene, many Celtics fans covered their heads.

At this moment, they felt that Meng Jin was not hitting the basket, but their faces!
"Shit! Did you see that? Donald, what do you think of this ball? What do you think of this dunk?" Robert kept pulling at his brother, the Raccoon - Chuan - who is not yet the King of Understanding - the very reliable arm.

"Things that can make people excited are all good things." Te Ke Pu said, then paused and said, "Is that guy really a carbon-based creature?"

On the sidelines, Celtics head coach KC Jones screamed crazily: "Don't let him dunk like that! Next time he dares to go in, just knock him down! Fuck!"

KC Jones was angry but also a little relieved. Fortunately, this was at the Celtics' home court. If it was an away game, he would probably call a timeout.

When Meng Jin returned to the defensive half, he approached Bird and said, "Thank you, Larry. Is this the welcome ceremony you prepared for me?"

It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge, but this saying does not apply to Meng Jin.

Meng Jin usually has a grudge to settle, and he will do it on the spot!
(End of this chapter)

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