NBA: Goat is actually me

Chapter 69: The tragic incident of forcing the king to overturn his car!

When both sides were executing technical foul free throws, Celtics head coach KC Jones quietly walked to the sideline not far from Meng Jin.

"This aerial takedown was very natural and looked like the result of losing balance, but this can only fool the audience, not me."

Meng Jin turned his head and took a look: "Coach, do you want to try it too?"

KC Jones stopped pretending when he heard this and lowered his voice: "If you dare to do this to my players again, I will destroy you, I swear!"

Meng Jin turned around and looked at KC Jones. This man always felt good about himself and had an inexplicable sense of self-confidence and superiority. Half of the credit for Jordan's 1985-point masterpiece in the playoffs in the 1986-63 season should be attributed to him.

When the players asked KC Jones whether he should pay special attention to Michael Jordan, he actually said: "We are No. 1 in the league, they are No. 8 in the East, and we still need to double-team them?

Meng Jin didn't want to waste time talking to this guy, but he really didn't like his tone.

Meng Jin leaned in his ear with a smile and said, "Coach, I can beat your players before the referee arrives and send you to the ICU. I suggest you go and see my performance in the NCAA finals this year. If you see it, I believe your attitude towards talking to me will change."

KC Jones did not respond.

Obviously, KC Jones' threat failed.

Watching Meng Jin say these words with a smile, KC-Jones even felt a creepy feeling.

Both teams made their technical foul free throws.

After all, Larry Bird made 91% of his free throws, and Jordan made 85% of his free throws. It's much harder to see them miss than to see them make them.

The score on the court was 3 to 5.

The ball still belongs to the Chicago Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls played this round extremely simply. Meng Jin and Jordan stepped forward at the same time to receive the ball, attracting the opponent's defensive attention, and then Charles Oakley made a long pass to Paxson.

"Shh!"

Paxson quickly seized the opportunity.

6:5.

The player who came off the bench for the Boston Celtics is also named Paxson. His full name is Jim Paxson, and he is the older brother of Bulls point guard John Paxson.

He had just been substituted in and obviously hadn't adapted to the rhythm yet. He completely let his brother down in this round.

Dennis Johnson dribbled to the 45-degree angle on the left side of the three-point line.

He pretended to observe his teammates on the court, then changed direction and accelerated to pass Paxson cleanly.

Artis Gilmore adjusts his direction to block the shot.

The two men jumped at the same time, and Dennis Johnson made a clever pass in the air and stuffed the ball into Robert Parish's mouth.

6:7.

Dennis Johnson is definitely one of the most underrated players in history. He is good at both offense and defense. He won the 1979 Finals MVP with his offense and locked down "Magic" Johnson on the defensive end. In the fourth game of the 84 Finals, he prevented "Magic" Johnson from making 7 turnovers. From that game on, Celtics fans no longer called Johns Magic, but called him Tragic instead.

Although Dennis Johnson's ability has declined due to drug use, he has no problem dealing with a little Paxson.

In the Chicago Bulls' next offensive round, Bird took the initiative to start a world of two with Meng Jin.

Bird used his elbows, knees, and even his fingernails, all kinds of unimaginable obscene moves to interfere with Meng Jin's catching the ball.

Bird's skin is white, but his playing style is black and very dirty.

But most of the time his moves are not aimed at destroying people. All of Bird's dirty moves are for winning.

Meng Jin was in good shape at the start, and Paxson originally wanted to pass the ball to him, but when he saw that the two were blocking each other and were about to fight, he gave up the idea immediately.

John Paxson had little confidence in his pass, so he gave it to Jordan just to be safe.

Michael Jordan didn't stop the ball and just threw it directly into the paint.

The moment he received the ball, Jordan observed Gilmore positioning himself in the penalty area.

Gilmore was very deep in this shot. He didn't need to dribble after getting the ball. He just took three steps as a regular center.

confrontation.

Take off.

Hook.

Basketball hit the board.

8:7.

The Bulls started the game efficiently, and the Celtics' offense did not stop.

Larry Bird and McHale made a brilliant pass-cut combination.

Larry Bird holds the ball at the top of the arc.

Meng Jin got close to Larry Bird and put his elbow hard on his waist.

He has to give Larry Bird as much pressure as possible. If he is allowed to get into his groove, the Bulls will be in trouble.

Why is there not a lot of three-point shooters in this era?
This is the power of handcheck. Players can use their hands, forearms, and bodies to defend the ball handler and oppress their space for passing and shooting.

This is one of them.

Secondly, this rule not only limits the offensive team's shooting with the ball, but also limits the offensive team's breakthrough with the ball. With fewer breakthroughs, there will naturally be fewer breakthrough passes, and shooters will naturally have fewer opportunities to get open shots on the outside.

When players break through more often, it provides the dribbler with higher quality shooting opportunities to pass the ball back to the outside shooter.

When players get higher quality shots and more time to set up for their shots, they make more of them.

A very simple truth.

Therefore, many high-quality shooters in this era do not wait for opportunities, but run for opportunities themselves.

Meng Jin stuck very closely to the opponent and was not afraid of Larry Bird breaking through. Larry Bird's speed was not necessarily faster than that of the elderly Moses Malone.

Larry Bird first put the ball at his waist and then raised it above his head.

Bird kept changing his ball-protecting movements, and Meng Jin's arm span was so exaggerated that the basketball in his hands would be stolen by him if he wasn't careful.

"Ohhh, it's so tight. It would be better if you were a girl."

"Your hands are quite strong. You should be a masseur. I will massage you every day."

Bird was talking while observing his teammates' movements.

Meng Jin also quickly responded with trash talk:

"Larry Bird, I thought you were a legendary player before we played against each other. I was looking forward to it."

"You have a broken mouth. You shouldn't be called a big bird, you should be called a parrot. How about the name Larry Parrot? But even a parrot can't fly out of my palm, let alone you, because you only have two legs."

Although Bird was reluctant to admit it, he did meet his match today. Bird rarely engages in verbal exchanges with others.

Meng Jin's trash talk is logically clear, to the point, and contains no swear words. This is the type of trash talk he likes and appreciates the most.

After holding the ball at the top of the arc and observing it for about 5 seconds, Bird suddenly passed the ball.

Although ball-handling offense is not Bird's best thing, he is a small forward who can handle the ball.

Bird took a hard step to the right, actively seeking confrontation.

At the moment when the two sides' bodies came into contact, Bird paused, changed his rhythm and took another step forward.

Just when Meng Jin thought he was going to rush into the inside, Bird shook his right hand and passed the ball in with a ground shot.

McHale ran from one side of the basket to the other.

By the time the others arrived, Bird's pass had also arrived.

The two cooperated perfectly, and McHale scored 2 points with a layup.

Many people think that Bird’s best skill is shooting, but in fact, his brain is even better than his shooting.

He averages 6 assists per game, basically passing the ball as soon as he gets it. He often observes the positions of his teammates the moment he receives the ball, and even predicts their running positions.

In today's league, Magic is the best passer in the open zone, and Bird is the best passer in half-court offense and defense.

8:9.

"I can't fly, but my ball can fly." Bird continued to show off his mouth.

Meng Jin's response was never delayed. In the next round, the Bulls started quickly. Jordan just dribbled to the top of the arc. Meng Jin made a fake screen, turned around and accelerated, and went straight to the basket!

Bird switched defense early, and Dennis Johnson did not lose his position.

Jordan was shocked. Before you started the pick-and-roll, it was 1V1. After you blocked it, it became 1V2. So I am just a tool?
Fortunately, Jordan reacted quickly and gently sent the ball into the air with both hands.

"BOOM!"

Two-handed hammer!

Alley-oop!

Meng Jin demonstrated with his actions what it means to bomb the basket. After landing, the basket couldn't stop shaking and made a buzzing sound.

The scene was relatively quiet, with only a few people exclaiming in surprise. After all, this was the Celtics' home court, and they couldn't boost others' morale.

But the fans in front of the TV saw a different scene. Not every game was broadcast live across the United States. Many people saw Meng Jin play for the first time. The opening dunks made many fans fall in love with this yellow-skinned man.

Meng Jin's dunks are very much to the taste of North American fans.

These Americans just like direct violence, which is why football is more popular than basketball in North America.

In front of the TV, Meng Jin's NCAA coach Boeheim and a few friends were watching the game in the bar.

After seeing Meng Jin's coquettish running and violent abuse of the frame, several friends couldn't help but exclaimed:
"GOD! Jim, you've trained a monster!"

"Jim, how do you usually teach him?"

Listening to his friend's flattery, Boeheim was not lost. He just raised his glass and smiled faintly: "Come on, let's toast to this Syracuse University alumnus, the talented player Meng!"

Looking at the scene of everyone raising their glasses to celebrate, Boeheim secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His heart was surging and roaring. Boeheim's mind at this moment was thinking: I didn't teach him to play like this, are you kidding? Can this way of playing be taught? If this way of playing can be taught, then supermen can also be cultivated in large quantities.

"It's okay, I can fly." Meng Jin ran to Bird as soon as he landed. Bird pushed Meng Jin, and Meng Jin pushed Bird back. The two of them ran to the other half of the court while lingering and talking sweetly.

The camera kept giving them close-ups, and the audience in front of the TV said it was very exciting to watch. There is no fan who doesn't like conflict.

The two turned the game into a two-person performance, like a show, with both sides constantly responding to each other, from goals to mouths to body movements.

Before the game started, what fans were most looking forward to was the scoring between Bird and Jordan. Now most fans have temporarily forgotten who Jordan is, and they haven't seen Jordan in the camera for a long time.

In this round, Dennis Johnson used a breakthrough to break through Paxson's defense and assisted McHale to score.

10:11.

Jordan pointed directly at Paxson and said, "Change position, I'll defend him."

After saying this, Jordan ran to the frontcourt and started his first offensive possession of the game.

Given Jordan's personality, it is impossible for him to play a supporting role for a long time. He must participate in the competition no matter what.

Jordan held the ball and faced Dennis Johnson at the top of the arc.

To be honest, Dennis Johnson was a little scared of facing Jordan. He was traumatized by Jordan in last year's playoffs.

Jordan dribbled the ball with his left hand, suddenly increased the frequency, small steps + twitching and shaking!

This is a dribbling move that Jordan liked to use during this period.

It’s one of the signature dishes.

But he messed up this round. He made a mistake in dribbling with his left hand while shaking, and the basketball almost flew out of the sideline.

After regaining control of the basketball, Dennis Johnson seized the opportunity and pressed forward. Jordan's rhythm was obviously problematic, and he took one forced dribble and then jumped to pass the ball.

McHale made a half-circle and completed the steal!
Jordan's body was clearly not warmed up yet.

Jordan was roaring wildly in his heart. From the start of the game until now, it was all Meng Jin showing off. Not to mention that his body wasn't warmed up, he was almost catching a cold!
The Celtics quickly launched a counterattack. Jordan had no time to regret and quickly stuck to Dennis Johnson.

Dennis Johnson changed direction and went to the middle.

Just as Jordan was about to catch up by moving sideways, he ran into McHale's pick-and-roll.

Just as Jordan was about to squeeze through the wall, Dennis Johnson had already started.

Dennis Johnson keeps killing all the way!

Meng Jin quickly retreated from the wing to the penalty area.

If this guy is stubborn, he will treat him to hotpot.

Dennis Johnson ignored Meng Jin's defense and jumped directly!
When he jumped into the air he realized something was wrong.

Something is fucking wrong!

First of all, Meng Jin jumped too high, as if a giant object was looming in front of him.

There is no second best.

Dennis Johnson changed his mind mid-air.

He twisted his body forcefully and threw the ball to Bird on the wing.

The turn was very forced, and after landing Dennis felt like he had sprained his waist, but fortunately the ball was passed.

Dennis Johnson's pass was fairly accurate, but the force was a little weak.

Bird took the ball and took one step back.

Why retreat?

Because he stepped on the line the moment he received the ball, Bird wanted to turn a two-point shot into a three-point shot.

"Shh!"

Three point hit!

Absolutely empty net!

10:14.

After making this shot, Bird's urge to play came back.

Bird glanced at Meng Jin and said, "Next round, I will use the same action from the same position to hit another three-pointer."

Bird plays his cards directly with Meng Jin!

Or give an early warning!

This kind of prophetic show-off is Bird's favorite way to show off. He has done this more than once in the league and has never failed.

Bird's expression at this moment was neither arrogant nor provocative, but rather calm with a hint of enjoyment.

He enjoys the feeling of being in control and toying with his opponents.

The Bulls attacked, and Jordan controlled the ball across half court with tactical gestures.

Paxson was only a point guard in name only, with Jordan controlling the ball at least 50% of the time.

Jordan originally wanted to play one-on-one in this round, but immediately changed his mind after seeing Gilmore in an open space.

Jordan made a lob pass to Gilmore, who turned around and shot the ball steadily off the rebound. Although the legendary center couldn't jump up, he was still steady in handling this kind of ball.

Celtics offensive round.

Larry Bird gave his teammates a look, indicating that this round was his time to perform!

Dennis Johnson understood and dribbled the ball to the 45-degree angle on the left side. Bird ran over and passed the ball to him.

Bird took 3 seconds to run a distance of less than 6 meters. It's not that Bird was slow. Even the slowest car would not take 3 seconds to run 6 meters!

Meng Jin is really too difficult to deal with!
Meng Jin almost used his hands and feet to prevent Bird from catching the ball.

The referee couldn't stand it anymore and called a foul on him.

Originally, the referee's whistle in this game was a bit loose, and the players were moving too much. If he had whistled normally, at least four people would have been sent off in the first half.

"This guy has too strong a desire to perform. He knows this is broadcast live across the country. If he continues like this, it will hurt the team. He should be replaced to calm down." Phil Jackson whispered beside Collins.

Collins looked at Phil Jackson as if he was mentally retarded: "Sometimes it's not a bad thing to be eager to show off."

Collins didn't want to talk much with Phil Jackson. He wanted to give Phil Jackson $10 so that he could take a taxi to the nearest hospital to check his brain. Who did the Bulls rely on to keep the game going at the start?
Replace Meng Jin and you will go up to fight?

He didn't know why Phil Jackson hated Meng Jin so much.

In fact, Phil Jackson doesn't hate Meng Jin, he just doesn't like people who disrupt the balance of the team. His ideal basketball is that five people work together and each role is indispensable.

But the current Bulls are a bit like a duet between Meng Jin and Jordan, and tonight was a one-man show by Meng Jin. This is not the basketball he has in mind.

Ultimately, Phil Jackson and Doug Collins had serious differences, and these differences were irreconcilable because they were differences in basketball philosophy.

Larry Bird walked to the sideline to serve the ball.

The moment the ball was released, Larry Bird immediately ran to the bottom corner.

Meng Jin quickly moved sideways to catch up. How could he not understand Larry Bird's little trick?
The moment Meng Jin started to speed up, Dennis Johnson pulled his arm.

The referee was right in front of us, but he didn't blow the whistle. This is the Celtics' home court, and it's normal for them to enjoy some biased whistles.

Meng Jin shook off Dennis Johnson's dirty hands and chased after him.

It has to be said that Dennis Johnson's little move did slow down Meng Jin's speed.

The moment Bird caught the ball, Meng Jin was two body lengths away from him.

This is not the end. In order to carry out his show-off to the end, Bird took a step back.

Because Bird and Meng Jin used the same moves in the last round.

This step is really boring.

Bird ignored Meng Jin's full-strength sprint and shot confidently after sinking the ball.

Larry Bird said that he has been in the league for five years and no one has been able to block him from this distance.

Based on past experience, this is the case.

But this time, experience deceived Bird.

Because there has been no Meng Jin in the NBA for the past 9 years.

Meng Jin opened his right hand and jumped with all his strength!
Bird successfully flicked the ball and shot.

However, he soon discovered that his only successful move was his attack.

Just as the fans at the scene were watching the arc of the ball, the basketball suddenly crashed in mid-air!
Covered it?
Just when everyone was exclaiming in exaggeration, Meng Jin jumped a second time and grabbed the rebound from the air.

"Michael!"

Meng Jin threw the ball with all his might, and Jordan caught the ball and rushed directly to the basket at an extremely fast speed!
Jordan was very excited, it was finally his time to perform!
approach!

Take off!

Jordan used his most signature Carolina dunk!
"Bang!"

A very exciting dunk.

However, when Jordan landed, he found that no one was paying attention to his dunk. Everyone was still discussing how Meng Jin blocked the shot just now?
At this time, Meng Jin was staring at Bird in the backcourt with a half-smile on his face.

Pretending?
Staged?

Put it again?
Bird, who had just failed to show off, kept his mouth shut, which was rare.

Of course, Meng Jin would not let him go just like that.

Meng Jin said the words that most touched Zabird's heart in the most calm tone:

"Larry, promise me that next time you meet a player named Meng Jin, remember to hide your thoughts."

(End of this chapter)