Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 249 Players of the Same Level (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Madison was in an uproar.

The DJ high up was rapidly typing on the keyboard, producing a high-pitched sound.

The Knicks' bench erupted in jubilation.

The sound of towels being waved was deafening.

Inside the TNT studio.

Barkley exclaimed, "Fuck, he's too agile!"

"There's also skill involved. Shaq got fooled, but Yao is just too agile. Who would believe he's a full 7 feet 5 inches tall?"

"Horrible guy!"

Smith on the other side nodded in agreement: "Yao is really agile. He's so tall and heavy, yet he still has such agility. It's really terrifying."

"His explosive power is very strong, so you can see how sharp his turn is."

"And his body control; Shaq was completely fooled and lost his balance."

"But there's nothing we can do. Everyone knows how terrifying Yao's turn and lean back is. If I were Shaq, I would have been fooled too."

"That's what makes Yao so formidable; his skills are terrifying, and you can't afford to be careless against him!"

On the court, O'Neal glared at Jackson on the sidelines.

I'll show you the video!
If I hadn't watched the video, I might not have been fooled.

It's so embarrassing that Yao Ming was able to easily penetrate and dunk on the ball.

Jackson didn't even notice O'Neal's gaze; he was simply marveling silently.

He found it quite incredible.

I don't know how much effort Tang Sen put into Yao Ming, or why he made Yao Ming so agile.

It's truly terrifying to see agility in a center like Yao Ming.

The Knicks also automatically spread out, leaving space for the two players.

O'Neal received the ball easily, but felt humiliated.

They didn't double-team me, letting me go one-on-one. Did they really think Yao Ming could handle them all by himself?

It's also on the edge of the restricted area.

O'Neal stopped trash-talking and started moving, blasting the ball backward.

A muffled groan.

Yao Ming was not completely pushed aside.

He trained hard on his muscles and core, so his strength is by no means weak.

His weight of 136 kilograms also gave him a lot of confidence.

With gritted teeth, the 115-kilogram Brown can occasionally give O'Neal a shock in terms of strength and core strength.

Yao Ming's performance will only get better.

However, O'Neal's movements weren't like that one strike; his power wasn't like lightning, a sudden, sharp blow.

Many players gritted their teeth and were able to withstand the impact.

O'Neal's strength lies in his explosive power, which is like a torrential downpour.

His every move—his post-up, his turn, his jump—is a critical hit for an ordinary player, but for him, it's just a normal attack.

Such a continuous burst of power is the most difficult to defend against.

Yao Ming was rudely pushed aside by O'Neal, who turned around, and was about to jump for a layup.

But just then, a large hand blocked his head.

The basketball slipped from his grasp and was swatted down by Yao Ming from above.

O'Neal grunted and landed awkwardly, quickly bending down to retrieve the ball.

He picked it up, feinted with his waist, and jumped again to score with a left-handed hook shot.

In!

But O'Neal was not happy at all.

I got blocked!
A one-on-one duel? That's utterly disgraceful.

The Knicks' bench erupted in cheers once again.

Carlisle clenched his fist, waved it excitedly, and then looked proudly at Jackson across from him.

The league has suffered under Shaquille O'Neal for far too long!

Finally, we have a top-tier center who can rival Shaq.

"Tang, did you see that?"

Tedsky excitedly grabbed Tangsen's arm.

Tang Sen thought to himself, "I saw it, he blocked it."

That's perfectly normal, considering Yao Ming is 7'5".

Moreover, Tang Sen really felt that Yao Ming's performance was quite normal.

If Shaquille O'Neal was strong, then Yao Ming was weak?

At 136 kilograms, he's probably the second he'll ever be in the league.

Aside from Shaquille O'Neal, who can't you beat with your body?
Moreover, that block just now proved that our training direction is correct.

That's what Tang Sen was thinking.

If Yao Ming were to gain weight without thinking, given his height and frame, gaining weight to 140 or even 150 kilograms wouldn't be a problem.

At that time, given his weight, Yao Ming should have had no problem holding off O'Neal.

But there's really no need for that.

There's only one Shaquille O'Neal in the league.

Last year, Brown proved that even if he couldn't stop O'Neal, he could still win a championship by trading blows with O'Neal as long as O'Neal couldn't stop him.

However, gaining weight can cause many problems.

The physical burden is heavy, making one prone to injuries and physical problems.

They also lost the opportunity to play outside the paint.

This sacrifice is simply not worth it for Shaquille O'Neal.

Therefore, moderate weight gain is acceptable, but mindless weight gain is not.

Tang Sen believes that if O'Neal's strength is 10 points, then if Yao Ming trains his strength to 8 points, he can barely hold his own against O'Neal.

Then use those shortcomings in strength to train agility and explosive power.

Just like now, Yao Ming was pushed aside by the powerful Shaquille O'Neal.

But Yao Ming could immediately follow up and jump up with him, using his height to interfere with O'Neal's shot.

In that case, it might not be possible to completely stop O'Neal.

For example, if O'Neal hadn't gone for a layup but instead dunked, Yao Ming definitely wouldn't have been able to defend against it.

But if ten of them can defend against half of them, that's enough.

On the offensive end, Yao Ming can still fight back.

Just like Arvydas Sabonis, who was 2.21 meters tall and weighed 132 kilograms, he was enough to cause O'Neal a lot of trouble.

Tang Sen's gaze fell on O'Neal.

Underestimating Yao Ming will cost you dearly.

The Knicks are on offense. Same old routine: the players spread out and the ball is sent inside.

O'Neal, in a fit of rage, used brute force to push Yao Ming out of the paint.

Yao Ming didn't care.

He flipped over, using his upper body to push O'Neal aside, held the ball at his waist, took a slight feint, and then pulled up and threw it.

In terms of skills, Yao Ming was far more well-rounded than Shaquille O'Neal.

O'Neal reacted quickly, leaping with all his might, but could only watch as Yao Ming made the shot.

Shet!

He muttered something under his breath, his expression shifting between light and dark.

You jumped from the spot and then leaned back – that's absolutely insane!

Yao Ming clenched his fist and ran away silently.

He felt confident.

It's not that O'Neal isn't strong, but I'm more than capable of dealing with him.

The Knicks were still very accommodating, willing to vacate the paint and let Yao Ming and Yao Ming go one-on-one.

But when O'Neal reached out for the ball, Kobe, who had the ball in his hand, didn't pass it to him.

This is a competition, not a street bullfight. There's no need to determine who's better. After the competition, you can find a place to practice on your own.

Kobe backed down Houston, pushing himself back until he reached a 16-foot position. In the instant he pushed back, he made a light, fleeting contact with Houston, then pulled back sharply, took a step to the side, and flipped over for a jump shot.

He trained hard last summer, focusing on core strength, which made his jumps more powerful and gave him a touch of McGrady's elegant and graceful style.

At that distance, with a somersault and a backward lean, Houston simply couldn't defend against it.

But Tang Sen still shook his head.

With his own help, Kobe corrected his bad habits of high elbows and hunched back.

However, Tang Sen still felt that, due to his static physical attributes, it would be difficult for him to achieve the same level of elegance in Jordan's fadeaway jump shot.

Tang Sen still believes that he should work hard to develop his back-to-the-basket skills and put in a lot of effort in footwork and rhythm.

His coordination is his most valuable talent.

Even so, his turnaround jump shot is still very difficult to defend and unstoppable.

The most direct point is that in last year's finals, his shooting percentage was less than 30% when defended by Sasser.

However, the Lakers and Magic have already faced off twice this season.

Facing the same opponent, Sasse, Kobe scored 27 points on one occasion and even 31 points on another.

The hit rate is also close to 5%.

It's not that Sasser has become weaker, but that Kobe has become stronger and harder to defend.

His back-to-the-basket turnaround jump shot has become his signature move.

"Kobe!"

O'Neal glared at Kobe.

Didn't you see I reached out my hand?
You didn't pass the ball to me.

Kobe didn't argue, and turned and ran away.

The Lakers didn't give O'Neal a chance, but the Knicks followed Carlisle's instructions and proactively spread out the defense, letting Yao Ming take the lead in one-on-one situations.

Yao Ming didn't hold back either.

He himself said that he would score 30 points against O'Neal.

He still started with a backhand attack, leaned back, and it was like hitting a wall; he couldn't move at all.

However, Yao Ming had already turned and cut across the field.

He couldn't overpower O'Neal, but with 8 points of strength, he wouldn't be knocked off balance by a single bump from O'Neal.

Step forward with your left foot, as if about to jump and hook your hand.

The realistic movement even fooled O'Neal, who quickly lowered his waist and made a layup.

The New York fans in the stands were shouting and yelling excitedly.

what is this?
This is a Shanghai dance move that is almost like a dream, unique to Yao Ming.

O'Neal's face turned green. He cursed and ran away in silence.

If they don't pass the ball to me soon, I'm going to lose my temper.

Fisher sensed that O'Neal was on the verge of going berserk and decisively lobbed the ball to the inside.

O'Neal still uses the same three tricks: elbows to open up the way, a roll like a crocodile's death roll, and a leap like a rocket taking off.

But with just these three moves, no one in the league could completely defend against them.

With a resounding crash, O'Neal unleashed his pent-up frustration with a one-handed dunk.

"did you see it?"

O'Neal stared at Yao Ming with his big eyes.

Yao Ming remained somewhat reserved, offering no response and simply running away silently.

If Tang Sen were on the court, he would have to applaud O'Neal to show he was doing well, and then turn around and dunk on him over the head.

It's still Yao Ming.

Carlisle said there were no tactics in the first quarter; the only tactic was to let Yao Ming play until he didn't want to play anymore.

So let's keep them apart.

Kobe was getting anxious and couldn't help but want to rush over.

He felt that this kind of competition was just a joke.

Before he even moved, Yao Ming had already made his shot.

The moment he receives the ball, he resets his footwork, raises his arm high, and shoots with a backflip.

Carlisle had previously tried to implement the triangle offense, and Townsend had discussed with him the need to speed up Yao Ming's shot release.

Now, the entire process from receiving the ball to releasing it is seamless, leaving O'Neal with no time to block it.

Even if you jump, it won't help.

Whether leaning back or keeping his arm straight, the only thing that can affect Yao Ming is his own shooting touch.

It feels right, I've got it.

They've made all four of their opening shots and scored eight points in a row.

Some Los Angeles journalists in the press box looked extremely grim.

It wasn't just because Yao Ming had already scored 8 points, but also because in one-on-one situations, O'Neal couldn't defend Yao Ming at all.

Jackson looked grim on the sidelines.

Yao Ming scored repeatedly under O'Neal's defense, proving one thing: he was capable of going toe-to-toe with O'Neal.

The last Magic team with such a player snatched the championship from the Lakers.

This is not a good sign.

The Lakers' biggest source of confidence in dominating the league is Shaquille O'Neal.

When the opponent has players of the same caliber, it's a disaster for the Lakers.

(End of this chapter)