NBA, Yao Ming is back!

Chapter 116 Whether a coach takes care of you or not is just like whether a girl loves you or not.

The new season has begun.

Looking at the newly built Kolstetz Center.

Yao Ming felt it was quite familiar.

On the contrary, after playing Iverson here for a year, everything felt new and exciting.

"This arena is really nice, the lighting is much better. Yao, you don't know, our previous arena was just indescribable." Iverson's complaints were not without reason. The previous arena was built in the 60s, and no matter how much maintenance and protection it was, many things were already outdated.

"Yes, they're worthy of our Philadelphia trio!"

Ok?

What the hell is the Philadelphia trio?

This is the new nickname you chose yourself.

However, Yao Ming did not refute it. Anyway, when it comes to nicknames, it's no use refusing. People can call him whatever they want. As long as Iverson is happy.

"Huh? Yao, don't look at that guy."

Iverson glanced around and saw a guy who looked like a bulldog.

They're staring at each other, looking in this direction for someone.

Yao Ming doesn't care about these things now.

Are you even more ruthless than Oakley?

Moreover.

Dogs are animals.

You want him to be docile and obedient.

You need to make him understand who the master is from the very beginning.

Just as our big dog was about to come over, he showed off the power of the modern bulldog.

As I walked, my gaze was suddenly drawn to a graceful figure.

Upon closer inspection, oh my, isn't that Halle Berry, the Black Pearl? What's she doing here?

I know, they must have come to watch me play.

Watch my big dog bite his opponent to death on the field.

That's what he thought.

She even wanted to pull her chest down so he could see the snarling bulldog tattoo on her chest.

They must think my teacher is amazing.

To be honest, Yao Ming doesn't really think much of the nickname, but he likes it so much that he even got a dog tattooed on his chest.

Tell me, how did this brain circuit work?

You now have full pectoral muscles and look like a bulldog.

If one day your big toe is gone, and it sags.

Doesn't that look just like a Shar Pei?

So, you see.

Young people should not get tattoos casually.

When I'm old, I'll look back and weep at my empty chest.

Even the strongest person.

Even a big toy can't stay with you forever.

It's normal for Big Dog to think this way right now. He's the richest man in the whole place, so of course he'd assume that this B-movie black female celebrity is just here to watch him play.

He asked for 100 million right off the bat, but ended up with a contract worth nearly 70 million, which was quite a lot for a rookie like Iverson.

He certainly looked richer.

To be honest, they signed a 10-year contract worth nearly 70 million.

Looking at it from the perspective of the future, this contract doesn't seem like a particularly good deal.

But for someone like him who isn't in good training form and is prone to being a mere bystander, signing a big contract is practically a way to retire.

I guess Master Pi had the same idea back then.

I never expected that I would be so resilient.

If he's like that big dog Robinson, perfect attendance only means he can have perfect attendance for his rookie season.

He probably wouldn't feel like he suffered much of a loss.

That's just how people are; they can never predict the path they won't take.

"What's wrong, Brother Lun? Do you have a grudge against him?"

Big Ben is now truly aware of everything around him.

They are very clear about their own identity.

"Tell me what you need to do, and the boss and I will go up and deal with him. This guy looks decent enough, but we don't want him to scare the kids in Philadelphia."

Yao Ming: ————

If you want to go, go yourself.

Why did you bring me along?

What kind of boss personally gets into a fight?

You're not qualified to be a bodyguard.

And you say that people scared the children, but do you even look at your fierce-looking face? Do any children come near you?

You probably scared away a few people who originally wanted to come and get your and Iverson's autographs.

Actually, he misunderstood Ben Affleck.

Ben Wallace's idea was that I wasn't tall enough on my own and lacked presence, but if I called on the boss Yao Ming, the presence would be much stronger.

If you can avoid taking action, then don't.

Especially for someone like me, a small-time worker, I still need a big contract.

In the politics of this kind of brawl.

People like Ben Affleck come from humble backgrounds.

He is quite knowledgeable.

Of course, that's all.

When the big dog saw Halle Berry, it stood up and walked toward the court, thinking that she must have been captivated by its charm.

A series of B-movie plots had already been envisioned in my mind.

He was even wondering if the cologne he sprayed today smelled right, and whether he would be able to book a room on the weekend.

However, just as he confidently waited for Black Pearl to approach him and strike up a conversation, she walked right up to him—

It flashed by in an instant.

They showed no intention of staying.

Instead, he walked directly to Yao Ming and Iverson, who were standing on the other side of the midfield line, and they chatted and laughed.

He even joked around with that muscular guy who looked even uglier than himself.

This made our dog brother a little defensive.

They are all less wealthy than me.

In terms of physique, I'm better than them—I'm at least better than those two domineering ones.

In terms of looks, my bulldog-like appearance is the epitome of superhuman aesthetics.

The two next to her are too delicate-looking.

That muscle lump on the right is too strong, hmm, it doesn't fit the bill.

So he just couldn't understand it.

Why doesn't Black Pearl come to talk to me?

At this moment, Iverson seemed to see Robinson's predicament. True to his reputation as a representative of rebellion and freedom, he even gave Robinson a "V" sign.

This made Dog Bro unable to hold back anymore.

When you walk over there, you have to show off your strength.

But before he could even get close, a powerful force pushed him to the chest.

Then I almost ended up looking like a Shar Pei that'd been kicked in the butt.

He staggered.

It only stopped after crashing into the technical table.

Does this scene look familiar?

Of course I'm familiar with it.

With Ben Wallace's bench press ability, which is said to be the strongest in the NBA, even Artest's physique would be no match for him.

It's not that Glenn Robinson is bad.

You're still a bit too thin.

Although he has now gained weight to 235 pounds, even Artest at his peak, who had gained weight to 260 pounds, was almost pushed into the Pacific Ocean by Ben Wallace.

What are you doing here?

Are they bullying Ben because he can't draw his sword?

"What are you doing!" Benzi is Benzi. Don't be fooled by his joking around and seemingly harmless demeanor when he's with Yao Ming and Iverson.

But he treats other people differently.

"I... I just came to take a look. I'm a fan of celebrities, but wait, I can't be a fan of celebrities!"

After being pushed by Ben Affleck, Robinson lost all his anger.

What do men need anger for?

Men must be restrained and calm.

I would never do something as uncivilized and rude as him.

"Oh? You're a fan of celebrities? Why didn't you say so earlier? I thought you were going to come and fight."

Ben Wallace watched Iverson and Yao Ming's expressions and secretly rejoiced.

Did I succeed in this performance?

She definitely made her presence known to the two older brothers.

Then my new contract here must be guaranteed.

Ben's contract expires this year.

Oakley told him that a man should be firm when he needs to be, and soft when he needs to be.

Bow your head when you should.

Whoever can bring you money is your second parent.

They are like second parents to us; how could we not protect them?

If you don't protect yourself, where will you get your big contracts in the future?

I was able to get contracts because I earned a reputation by working as a bodyguard for that bastard.

"Glenn, what are you doing here?"

When Iverson saw Ben Wallace shove him away, he was secretly amazed by the strength of his mushroom-headed buddy.

I thought to myself that I should be more polite when I talk to him in the future.

If you provoke them, one push will either kill you or cripple you.

Yao Ming looked at the gate and nodded appreciatively, which made Ben Affleck secretly happy, feeling that he had made a smart decision.

"I'm here to see my idol!"

After witnessing Ben Wallace's prowess, Glenn Robinson became much more subdued. However, Iverson was still rather thin and small, so he only needed to avoid running into him on the streets of Philadelphia.

Let's get straight to the point.

I'm not afraid of him.

Iverson seemed to understand Robinson's meaning; at this point, it would be somewhat undignified for him to actually call on his brother to stand up for him.

"Harry, didn't you have a gift for Allen?" Yao Ming suddenly said, looking at Black Pearl. Yao Ming had already made the first payment, and he was pleased to see someone so willing to pay to support his film.

For a B-list celebrity like her...

Those are the second parents.

In order to get the money later, you could probably get her to do a Crazy Horse Showtime at the club right now, she'd probably be willing to do it.

As expected of someone from Hollywood, he didn't hesitate and gave Iverson a kiss on the cheek.

Good guy!

She truly is a woman with Hollywood experience.

The action angles are as romantic as filming a movie.

Iverson felt like he had gained a lot of face.

Looking at Robinson, his eyes seemed to be on the top of his head.

"Sorry, Harry doesn't accept fangirling today."

Halle Berry was also very sensible; he winked at Iverson, then shrugged and spread his hands at Dog.

"Brother Allen, why is that person so angry with you?" Big Ben asked, clearly wanting to know some gossip.

As someone who isn't a contestant on a talent show, you really don't hear much gossip about him.

"It's nothing much, it's just Reebok. They offered me 50 million during my rookie season, but only offered him less than 15 million."

"So he's always had some issues with me."

Iverson spoke quite loudly, seemingly intentionally for Black Pearl beside him and Glenn Robinson in front to hear.

Upon hearing this, the black pearl smiled even more brightly.

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What are people after when they hire Black athletes? Of course, it's not just about their physique, but also their money.

Look at the Kardashian family.

If you have money, you'll be my husband.

If you don't have money, then don't stop me from finding a new husband.

If Black athletes possessed intelligence, they wouldn't be the primary target of these female celebrities and public figures.

Why? It's because—

A person who is too intelligent.

They were afraid they wouldn't be able to compete.

After a friendly exchange of pleasantries.

Many local celebrities also attended Philadelphia's new home stadium.

Although Yao Ming doesn't recognize most of them.

But some of them can still become somewhat familiar to the public.

For example, Will Smith, a star who grew up in Philadelphia.

For example, Julius Erving, the 76ers legend who had a good relationship with Will Smith and often watched games with him.

Will Smith, with his role in Independence Day last year and Men in Black 3 this year, has become an absolute A-list star.

His arrival has excited many NBA players.

"Yao, do you think I can become Will and Dr. J?"

When Iverson asked the question, Yao Ming naturally nodded.

He has all the emotional intelligence you need.

And it doesn't matter whether it's Smith or Irving.

Those are all representatives of those who are perennial runners-up.

He won his Oscar even later than Leonardo DiCaprio.

Can you believe it? It will be 25 years from now.

Therefore, during Iverson's playing career, if his goal was to target Will Smith or Irving.

That----

That's wonderful.

"Okay! I'll definitely work hard in that direction!"

Iverson felt great, with Stackhouse no longer competing with him and his teammates supporting him.

Isn't this exactly what he wanted last year?

There was also his idol, a female celebrity, sitting next to him cheering him on.

That's life.

How could one not be overjoyed?

The current commentator for Philadelphia is Dan Baker.

He is a legendary live sports commentator in Philadelphia.

He provided live commentary for all of Philadelphia's basketball, baseball, and football teams.

He has been commentating on 76ers games since 1972 and witnessed Moses Malone's Philadelphia 76ers team utter the bold "Fo—Fo—Fo" in person.

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Yao Ming did not get a starting opportunity. It's perfectly normal not to start in the first game; he's only 17 years old.

In most people's eyes, he's just a high school student.

Not to mention the Los Angeles blacksmith who sat on the bench for several years.

Even Garnett, who is currently the most sought-after center, has been benched for half a season.

He wasn't in a hurry. After all, he was the second overall pick and had already won over Larry Brown, so getting on the court was just a matter of time.

When dealing with an experienced coach like this, it's best to act docile at first.

You will definitely gain additional benefits.

The starting lineup for this match is—

Milwaukee Bucks:

Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, Tyrone Hill, Terrell Brandon, and Alvin Jansen.

Philadelphia 76ers:

Allen Iverson, Stackhouse, Jim Jackson, Derrick Coleman, Clarence Weatherspoon.

On the Bucks' side, besides the sullen and failed attempt to show off, there was Big Dog.

There's only one person Yao Ming cares about.

He was the fifth overall pick in last year's golden generation.

Ray Allen.

虽然都是96年的新秀，大学进来的雷.阿伦，身处的待遇和环境就比96年的科比好多了。第1年就有场均13.4分4.0个篮板2.5次助攻的数据。

With an average playing time of over 30 minutes per game, even a rookie snake would be envious.

Moreover, in his first year, his three-point shooting percentage was close to 40%, showing his true marksmanship.

However, he is not yet the Gentleman Sword Allen, but still the Flying Thunder who can fly and dive, and has a three-point shot.

Otherwise, how could he have challenged Kobe back then?

Wearing green clothes and a hat, you say I can only shoot three-pointers, I don't care.

But if I were wearing a Bucks jersey right now...

You must call me — Amen. Flying Thunder God!

If it weren't for Jordan's nickname "Black Jesus," Ray Allen would have loved to use the nickname he used in a movie with Parker Lee.

However, Ray Allen is not a well-known player yet; he only scored around 13 points last season.

He held his breath, wanting to prove himself.

However, compared to Iverson's flamboyant style...

Ray Allen is a bit more reserved and brooding.

But it was obvious that Iverson didn't even notice him.

In Iverson's own words, who can remember someone who can't even score 20 points?

A person who can maintain consistent shooting skills in any era is actually quite formidable.

This shows that Ray Allen could maintain his three-point output even during the era of handball testing, proving his ability to withstand scrutiny. However, his primary strategy was to use standard tactics to create space for off-ball three-pointers.

At this stage, it's still too difficult to play three-pointers while holding the ball.

No matter what kind of marksman you are, it's hard to do that.

If your girlfriend gently touches your waist with her hand on your waist, your center of gravity will shift.

Not to mention an NBA big man.

Every version of the game has its own meta, and every version has its own style of play. The same goes for three-pointers. Only when the NBA constantly adjusts the rules will new styles of play emerge.

Do you really think those professional coaches and assistant coaches are idiots who can win by leading a bunch of three-point shooting teams back in that era?

Until the rules change further, you can't win if you play short ball, no matter what team you're on.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be the saying that offense sells tickets and defense wins games. If offense could both sell tickets and win games...

Guess who these bloodsucking capitalists are.

Do you know how to do it?

Game start.

It's a pity that Yao Ming didn't play first, which disappointed many fans watching from home, especially the younger ones.

My heart aches like it's being scratched by a cat.

Many people even skipped work to watch the game.

University students flocked to the area.

Fortunately, most male teachers also like sports, and watching the NBA and Yao Ming is now a trend.

Naturally, we'll turn a blind eye.

Without Yao Ming and Ben Wallace, it's just these guys —

Can it work?

As the fighting continued...

Sure enough!

Without our own intervention, it's pretty much the same as in history.

This game.

Philadelphia got thrashed in the opening game.

Dan Baker shook his head, saying, "It seems that relying solely on the number one draft pick and Jordan's younger brother isn't enough to lead the team to victory."

"We need an inside presence!"

On the Chinese sports channel, Zhang Heli complained in the commentary booth, "These shots are all missing. At this point, we need to bring in an inside player to stabilize the situation."

"The inside game is terrible right now. You're not even two meters tall. How can you play inside? Not everyone can fly."

"Coleman didn't even lift a finger, which just allowed the opponent to score. I think the main problem with our current play is the inside game."

Sun Zhengping added, "Coach Zhang is right. We're not shooting enough three-pointers inside, no wonder we can't catch up."

Zhang Weiping: ————

After the first quarter, Philadelphia trailed by 7 points.

This was also because Iverson saw the situation was not good and forced his way inside to create scoring opportunities, resulting in Philadelphia making 12 free throws in a single quarter.

One goal was scored.

The opposing team only took 5 free throws.

Otherwise, we might fall even further behind.

In the first quarter, the opposing team shot over 1%, while Philadelphia only managed 5%, and they were also outrebounded by 5.

It would be strange if they didn't fall behind.

The opposing team scored 27 points in the first quarter.

Philadelphia only scored 20 points.

Iverson was so exhausted he was practically spitting blood. He looked at Stackhouse, not understanding why he was just shooting randomly from outside.

Our junior from North Carolina doesn't care either.

The reason is very simple: he's leaving anyway, so he can just shoot some three-pointers and pad his stats. He can work his hardest on his new team.

If I risk my life here and get injured, who will pay for it?

If you, Iverson, stay here, you're the leader, so of course you'll shoulder the responsibility.

See? Even in the NBA, there are definitely interpersonal relationships involved.

Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own.

Just as young people in China were already unable to contain their excitement and were angrily cursing Larry Brown for not replacing Yao Ming yet.

Even at the Colsters Center, some of the 2 fans were tempted to throw water bottles at Larry Brown for not making a substitution.

We drafted a tall center, are we just going to bench him?

In fact, that old man is very shrewd.

We've been waiting for this moment.

If you put your own lineup on the court when the team is in great form, wouldn't that make it harder to see how great your lineup is?

Wouldn't that make me look less capable?

This season, in order to ensure that No. 11, who is still a rookie protégé, and the undrafted mushroom-headed player can rightfully take over as early as possible.

He thoroughly implemented his iron-fisted defensive philosophy in Philadelphia.

You can't do it without a little ingenuity.

When the score fell behind, everyone was eagerly calling for a comeback.

Let them both go on stage again.

Wouldn't that maximize the dramatic effect?

Putting them on the field from the start would only put them under pressure and subject them to criticism. If they don't perform well, it would exacerbate the tension, and then no one in the team would be able to understand the core of our defensive tactics.

Now is the best time.

If the starters can't play well, isn't it normal for you to not play well as a substitute?

Take a look.

Who says Larry Brown doesn't take care of newcomers?

Didn't he take good care of David Robinson back then, giving him special treatment?

We'll have to see.

Do I love you?

Love will build bridges and pave roads for you.

Without love, even smoking a cigar is wrong.

Just when everyone was about to smash the remote control in anger.

Just as the students were preparing for a lunch biscuit uprising in the cafeteria.

Beep—

The Philadelphia 76ers have made a roster change.

Yao Ming and Ben Wallace both made an appearance.

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