Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 353 There are shortcuts to success, but no shortcuts to greatness!
In the tenth minute of the second half, Kogure's performance became increasingly dazzling.

In those ten minutes, he scored a whopping 23 points, demonstrating his incredible scoring explosiveness.

If we include the 15 points he scored in the first half, his total score is approaching 40 points.

In addition to scoring, Kogure also excelled in assists and rebounds.

His assists have already reached double digits, and he's about to reach double digits in rebounds, demonstrating his all-around abilities.

If he continues to perform like this, he is very likely to achieve a triple-double.

Not far away, Ronnie Fields stood with his hands on his hips, his breathing sounding particularly heavy.

Although he also scored over 30 points, he lagged behind Kogure in all statistics.

The only statistic that surpasses Kogure's is the number of mistakes...

From the start of the match until now, Kogure's performance has been perfect, without a single mistake.

In contrast, Ronnie Fields has already committed three turnovers, all of which came from Kogure.

In addition, Ronnie Fields expended significantly more energy, which is related to the high intensity of his defensive play.

In order to limit Ronnie Fields' performance, Mitsui focused his efforts on the defensive end.

He relentlessly stuck to Ronnie Fields, giving him no easy chance to score.

Mitsui's defensive strategy was very successful. Under his tight defense, Ronnie Fields had to expend more energy every time he scored.

On the offensive end, Mitsui ran like the wind, almost like he was walking a dog!
This greatly depleted Ronnie Fields' stamina and affected his rhythm in the game.

In fact, Kogure faced a similarly high level of defensive intensity.

The difference is that Kogure's technique is superior to Ronnie Fields', and he can often achieve his goal with less effort.

Kogure's playmaking ability made Farragut players very wary, and they dared not easily double-team or cover for him.

Ronnie Fields also has a lot of assists, averaging 12 assists per game this season, but most of these assists come from drives and passes.

shuh~
Soon, Kogure scored again with a post-up move and a turnaround jump shot, bringing his score to 40 points.

Meanwhile, with the help of 'card forward' Naito, he also managed to get double-digit rebounds.

Thanks to Kogure's outstanding performance, the team has built a double-digit lead.

At this moment, Kogure looked at Arnold Johnson, who was sitting on the ground, with surprise.

Arnold Johnson sat on the floor, his right hand gripping his ankle tightly, a pained expression on his face.

The temporary referee noticed this and immediately blew his whistle to stop the game.

"Arnold, are you okay?"

Immediately, Farragut's players surrounded him, asking about his condition with concern.

"I'm fine, I just had a cramp!"

Arnold Johnson forced a smile, trying to reassure his teammates.

However, his voice still trembled slightly, clearly indicating that he was enduring the pain.

In his matchup against Kogure, Arnold Johnson was very aggressive, sparing no effort to defend Kogure and try to prevent him from scoring.

This high-intensity defense also drained his energy, eventually leading to calf cramps.

Soon, Arnold Johnson got up from the ground, but his steps were unsteady, and he was clearly unable to continue the game.

Seeing this, Coach Stephen frowned; he knew he had to make adjustments.

He quickly glanced at the bench and made a substitution decision.

Soon, Arnold Johnson was helped off the field by his teammates.

With Arnold Johnson being substituted off the court, he was replaced by a shooting guard who is 188 cm tall.

As for point guard, that role will be filled by Ronnie Fields.

At this moment, Kogure once again faced off against Ronnie Fields.

The difference is that Kogure is still at his peak, while Ronnie Fields is on the decline.

Ronnie Fields' speed decreased slightly compared to the first half.

Although the decline may not seem significant, a slow start leads to a slowdown, making it even more difficult to limit Kogure.

Ronnie Fields, being self-aware, began seeking Garnett's help.

With Garnett's speed, he could cover for Kogure at any time. His only concern was Kogure's timing in passing the ball.

Farragut's offense saw Ronnie Fields take Kogure away, Garnett shake off Akagi, and score with a powerful jump shot.

"Damn it, how can this guy be so fast!"

Akagi cursed under his breath, feeling the overwhelming power of the talent.

Garnett was more than ten centimeters taller than him, yet he was much faster.

"Akagi, let Naito give it a try!"

To appease Akagi's vanity, Kogure made a tactful suggestion.

Compared to Akagi, Naito is stronger and faster.

The disadvantages are also obvious; Garnett's height advantage is even greater.

Naito slapped his chest forcefully and said, "Then leave it to me!"

"Naito, remember to make good use of your strengths!"

Garnett is too thin now, far from his peak weight.

In this respect, Naito has a clear advantage.

Soon, Kogure dribbled the ball across half the court.

Ronnie Fields was on high alert, his eyes more serious than ever before.

Like Kogure, he didn't want to lose the match, even though it was just a friendly.

Immediately, Kogure began to execute the Cross Step.

His left and right feet moved forward alternately, the basketball bounced on the floor, and every movement was full of deception.

Ronnie Fields was affected by Kogure's rhythm, and his center of gravity began to sway.

Kogure seized the opportunity, suddenly accelerating and catching Ronnie Fields off guard.

Ronnie Fields tried to regain his balance, but it was too late.

Kogure swept past him and headed straight for the basket.

Garnett was already prepared to provide defensive support. He started to move, ready to block Kogure's breakthrough route and attack from both sides with Ronnie Fields.

However, Kogure had anticipated this and immediately made a passing feint.

Garnett instinctively stopped in his tracks.

When he realized he had been tricked, Kogure charged into the paint shop like a wild horse.

His speed did not slow down at all; on the contrary, it became even faster, reaching its limit.

In the blink of an eye, Kogure rushed in front of Garnett, leaped high, and slammed the ball over him.

Garnett didn't have time to jump and could only watch helplessly as Kogure completed a dunk over him.

Bang~
The next moment, Garnett felt an immense force surge from in front of him, his feet left the ground, and he was sent flying backward involuntarily.

bang~
Garnett was knocked out of bounds and looked quite disheveled.

What a bully!
At this moment, Garnett's obsession with gaining weight intensified, provided it didn't affect his speed and agility.

Offense and defense switched! When Garnett realized that Naito was marking him, he started to move quickly, trying to shake off Naito.

Unfortunately, Naito wasn't Akagi; his explosive power was clearly superior, and he managed to keep up with Garnett.

For a moment, Garnett had no chance to get out of the way.

As for the other Farragut players, they also did not get a chance.

Ronnie Fields waited for a while, and after realizing that his teammates had no chance, he had no choice but to take the ball and attack.

At this moment, everyone present was captivated by this exciting duel.

They held their breath, eagerly anticipating this epic showdown.

In crucial moments, the team's star player must step up and use his abilities to break the deadlock.

As for star players who like to shift the blame to their teammates, they are fake stars!

Speaking of this, Kogure recalled a joke that was both funny and absurd.

In 2025, the Heat's official Twitter account released a celebration poster of their championship win that year, featuring three players: Wade, Bosh, and Haslem.

That was a shot of Wade gliding and slamming his dunk, with Haslem in the frame, and Bosh photoshopped in to hold the trophy.

That's right, except for gOat!

What does it mean that the Heat have voluntarily divested gOat?

It's confirmed: gOat is not one of the Heat's Big Three; he's positioned as a role player by the Heat!
Is there anything more shameful than this?
So, fans, please stop asking why the Heat retired GOat's jersey and erected a statue for him.

Still don't understand after seeing this picture?
As Wade said in an interview, a reporter asked him if GOat deserved to have a statue in the Heat?
Wade: He should have a statue erected in New York, in front of the NBA offices!
Of course, when gOat erects a statue, it would be best if he stood next to Xiao Hua, preferably in a kneeling posture.

It would be even better if there were more "diddy" characters later on.

As we all know, besides Adam Silver and Nike, gOat also has the strong support of diddy!
Adam Silver, Nike, and Diddy deserve immense credit for gOat's success.

Rumor has it that Coach K was firmly opposed to LeBron James joining the Dream Team in 08, but couldn't withstand pressure from Nike.

But can success achieved through opportunism be considered true success?

No, because it cannot withstand scrutiny, especially under a magnifying glass.

Of course, there are exceptions for certain special groups.

In fact, he was successful, but not as a basketball player, but as an actor.

There are shortcuts to success, but there are none to greatness!
I believe that once gOat retires, even more people will stand up and criticize him, not to mention his unrealistic historical status.

As for why Wade said that, you'd have to ask gOat.

gOat: You know, peak Wade was my brother!

When Wade was no longer at his peak, he was no longer gOat's brother, so it's no wonder that gOat chose to leave without saying goodbye.

Furthermore, gOat did not attend either of Wade's jersey retirement or statue unveiling ceremonies.

This is what they call brotherhood basketball!

The hustle and bustle in the world is all for benefit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit!

On the court, Ronnie Fields used a variety of dribbling techniques in an attempt to break through Kogure's defense.

However, Ronnie's every attempt seemed to be exactly as Kogure had predicted, and every breakthrough ended in failure.

Kogure's steps were steady, and his body balance was perfectly controlled.

Furthermore, he always anticipates Ronnie Fields' next move, neutralizing his attacks before they even begin.

As time went by, Ronnie Fields became increasingly anxious.

Sweat began to trickle down Ronnie Fields' forehead as he felt increasingly powerless.

He took a deep breath and decided to go all in.

Suddenly, a drop of sweat from his hair landed right on his right eye.

His right eye suddenly felt sore and he could no longer concentrate.

slap~
In the brief moment of his distraction, Kogure seized the fleeting opportunity and made a clean and decisive steal, taking the ball from Ronnie Fields' hands.

The next moment, Kogure grabbed the basketball and quickly launched a counterattack.

As Ronnie Fields ate a pound, he quickly turned and gave chase.

Surprisingly, the distance between the two sides never decreased.

It's not that Kogure has sped up, but rather that he has slowed down.

Ronnie Fields was powerless to stop him and could only watch helplessly as Kogure leaped up at the free-throw line.

Bang~
Kogure had fully charged forward and completed another gliding dunk!
The difference is that this time he jumped from the free-throw line, which was even more breathtaking.

Kogure's jumping ability isn't as good as Ronnie Fields', but his dunking style, like Carter's, combines elegance with power.

This breathtaking dunk almost shattered the morale of the Farragut players.

However, Ronnie Fields and Garnett did not give up and continued to fight for victory.

Unfortunately, they encountered Kogure.

Even when Ronnie Fields occasionally manages to score, it's always accompanied by tremendous effort and struggle.

Whenever Farragut tried to close the gap, Kogure would always step up, leading the team to victory with precise passes and scores.

Ultimately, led by Kogure, the team secured a narrow victory.

This victory doesn't belong to him alone, but to the entire team.

After the match, Kogure smiled with satisfaction.

Rockets: 13%!

Wolf King: 22%!

In just one match, the progress of both titles has increased significantly.

If a few more matches are played, these two titles will definitely be activated.

As the final whistle blew, signaling the end of the game, Ronnie Fields plopped down on the cold floor, his jersey completely soaked with sweat.

His breathing was rapid and heavy. He raised his head, his gaze passing through his wet bangs and landing on Kogure not far away.

Ronnie Fields gave it his all in this match.

However, when he reviewed the entire game, he had to admit that he was at a disadvantage in both offense and defense.

This can be seen from the shooting percentages of both sides.

Ronnie Fields barely surpassed 40%, while Kogure reached a high of 60%, creating a stark contrast between the two.

Despite the defeat, Ronnie Fields was not only disappointed.

In this fierce competition, Kogure's calmness, focus, and efficiency taught him a lot.

He began to reflect on his attitude during the match and resolved to learn from this defeat.

Congratulations, you won! But the next round might be different!

After catching his breath, Ronnie Fields stood up and shook hands with Kogure.

This match reignited Ronnie Fields' long-dormant fighting spirit, and he saw Kogure as the target to surpass.

Not far away, Garnett was also inspired and decided to devote more energy to training to further improve his skills.

He was willing to fight with all his might to defeat Kogure!

(End of this chapter)