NBA, Yao Ming is back!

Chapter 18 Nickname, Great White Shark? ???

Yao Ming's gaze swept across the system panel, first landing on the [Prairie Iron Mountain Lean Level 2] that Batel was currently using. The 3.1% increase in strength, 2.6% increase in lower body stability, along with the 9% energy consumption and 2.2% decrease in movement speed, gave him an instant understanding of the situation.

The time he was pushed away was only because of this skill combined with Batel's own wrestling background and strength, giving him a slight advantage in experience.

The skill name is quite simple: "Iron Mountain Lean on the Grassland," which really fits Batel's tough and ruthless Mongolian spirit. Yao Ming's lips curled up first, finding it somewhat amusing.

But as soon as he had a thought, a brand new line of gold text suddenly popped up at the bottom of the panel, the words "[Grassland Iron Mountain Lean Level 3]" caught his eye.

As she scanned the advanced stats and optimized side effects, that faint smile instantly burst forth.

He was overjoyed.

His lips curled up uncontrollably to his ears, and his eyes even curved into crescent moons. He almost burst out laughing on the spot.

[Grassland Iron Mountain Leaning Level 3]

Skill Type: Low-Post Back-to-Back Combat Enhancement (Passive/Active Trigger)

Triggering conditions: The ball is held in the low post with the back to the defender for ≥2 seconds and the distance between the player and the defender is ≤0.3 meters.

1. Base Strength Increase: +4.8%

2. Lower body stability increased by 4.2%.

3. Increase in efficiency when using a back-to-back propulsion method: +3.9%

4. Increase in opportunity to sell: +2.8%

The skill's effectiveness is slightly reduced when the opponent's weight is ≥130 kg and their lower body stability is increased by >4.5%.

side effect:

Triggering this consumes 7% of your stamina.

Movement speed decreases by 1.2% within 1 second after the event ends.

Continuous triggering reduces the increase in all attributes by 0.8%.

This isn't just unlocking an advanced version; it's practically honing Batel's signature skill into a weapon unique to him.

The 4.8% increase in base strength is 1.7% higher than Batel's level 2. In future back-to-back confrontations, I will no longer be afraid of being pushed aside by that little bit of strength advantage.

With a 4.2% lower body stability, coupled with his height, he can position himself defensively from behind, making it difficult for anyone to push or sway his center of gravity.

It also boasts a 3.9% back-to-the-basket efficiency and a 2.8% shot-off space, each nearly double that of Battier's Level 2.

This not only makes up for his current weakness in back-to-the-basket play, but also allows him to leverage his natural height and wingspan to amplify the advantages of this move many times over.

What surprised him even more was the optimization of the side effects—the stamina consumption was reduced from 9% to 7%, so he wouldn't feel bad about losing stamina even if it was triggered consecutively. The movement speed reduction was only 1.2%, and turning around, retreating, and launching fast attacks were completely unaffected after it ended, which was much better than the 2.2% debuff from Bartel.

Even with continuous use, the degradation rate has dropped to 0.8%...

And you need to know that.

Yao Ming in this life.

The biggest talent package.

It's just exceptional physical fitness.

Battier was still holding onto a level 2 basic version, relying on that meager boost to taunt him, "Welcome to the CBA."

Little did they know that they had already unlocked the advanced version of this skill, with completely overwhelming numerical values and significantly optimized side effects.

This move turned the opponent's trump card into a weapon in their own hands.

She tried to suppress her excitement, but the smile on her face was impossible to hide.

He glanced up at Battier, who was still preparing to defend in the low post. Battier looked confident and triumphant. He was overjoyed.

So, not only have I mastered your prized Iron Mountain Lean, but I've also unlocked an advanced version.

That's great! Not only can it block your level 2 Iron Mountain Strike, but if I ever attack from behind, I'll also use this level 3 move to retaliate.

Let's see how you handle this!

It's the shark's turn to attack.

Saulius received the serve and instinctively tried to dribble and attack from the outside, but out of the corner of his eye he saw Yao Ming firmly positioned in the low post and raising his hand over Battier to make a gesture of asking for the ball.

This time, Yao Ming's eyes no longer held the unease of a rookie, but only composure.

Saulius seems to want to do it himself.

You must be joking.

I have NBA experience and memories.

Two games and you still can't contain your washed-up foreign player?

"Shit!"

"Pass me that damn basketball!"

The pure English came out.

Saulius was stunned.

Then look at the young center's eyes.

That steady composure made Saulius pause subconsciously, and as if possessed, he passed the ball in.

Li Qiuping watched as a 16-year-old rookie managed to intimidate everyone with just a few words, making him a formidable foreign aid player in China.

This is simply...

Even seasoned veterans can't do that.

That kid.

The basketball landed firmly in Yao Ming's palm.

With a flick of his finger, he tucked the ball to his side.

His back was completely pressed against Battelle.

Bartel tensed instantly, bending his back and knees, his arms firmly planted on either side of Yao Ming, inwardly scoffing:

Kid, you dare to ask for the ball? Perfect, let me show you what Iron Mountain Lean feels like, I'll knock you three meters away!

He mustered all his strength, waiting for Yao Ming to exert his power and counterattack, but Yao Ming simply calmed down slightly.

Instead of rushing forward, he used his back to firmly sense the changes in Batel's power.

A hint of mockery lingered in his eyes.

The excitement from looking at the panel just now hasn't faded yet, and now I can finally try out the level 3 Iron Mountain Strike for myself.

With a thought, Yao Ming's [Grassland Iron Mountain Lean Level 3] quietly activated.

The 4.8% increase in base strength instantly surged throughout his body, and his originally somewhat thin frame exuded a steady power.

With a 4.2% lower body stability, his feet felt like they were nailed to the floor.

Bartel secretly tried to push him away, but only felt as if he had hit a completely unmoving iron plate.

Ok? ? ?

His own strength was completely dissipated, which instead caused him to lose his balance.

Bart was startled: How come this kid's strength has suddenly become so steady?

Before he could react, Yao Ming used the boost from the Iron Mountain Lean to slightly exert force from his back.

With firm footing, he slowly made his way towards the basket.

The force wasn't brute, but it carried a steady, unwavering strength, and Batel tried his best to stop it.

His arms were so tense that the veins were bulging, but his feet kept involuntarily taking steps backward.

Yao Ming forcefully pushed him towards the three-second zone.

The scene was absolutely chaotic.

This is a baton.

But he is the king of inside power.

No foreign aid dares to go head-to-head with him in terms of strength.

Now look at this! Bartel's proud lower body was powerlessly pushed back by that 16-year-old boy!

Wang Zhizhi could hardly believe it when he saw this.

The dribbling hands stopped.

Stare straight at it.

Because he did not fail to confront Batel.

Last year, because I was young, I even suffered a lot of losses.

Even this year, he doesn't think he can go toe-to-toe with Batel in terms of strength.

This kid doesn't look that strong.

How could its strength and resilience be so formidable?

I have to say, it was just this one move.

He simply couldn't do it.

Li Qiuping's eyes lit up instantly on the sidelines.

He leaned forward abruptly, because as an observer, he had a clearer view and immediately noticed—

This.

Isn't this Bartel's back-to-the-basket move?

That kid Yao Ming actually learned it directly.

And then he started backing down Battier.

What's going on?

Are you learning something new and applying it immediately?

The bench of the Beijing team fell completely silent. The players who had been making a fuss just moments before were now staring wide-eyed at what had happened on the field, their faces filled with disbelief.

Because they also witnessed this change from their perspective.

Instead, it was Batel who was closer and more focused on the confrontation.

I didn't notice it at first.

Yao Ming drove to the basket, turned slightly to the side, and took advantage of Battier's moment of panic to turn around and raise his hand.

His height and wingspan already gave him a significant advantage, and with the space created by his level 3 Iron Mountain Lean, Battier jumped desperately to block the shot, but his fingertips only touched air.

The basketball grazed my fingertips, slammed onto the backboard, and bounced into the basket.

Swah——

The moment he scored, Yao Ming landed, turned his head to look at Battier, and said in a low voice, just loud enough for Battier to hear, "Baby, how was my Iron Mountain Back?"

Bart froze on the spot, his face turning red and white in turns, all traces of his previous smugness gone.

All that remained was shock and frustration.

He noticed it, especially when he looked up at the slow-motion replay.

This kid actually...

He used his own methods.

This……

is it possible?

And the feeling he just experienced after using it.

I'm afraid it's better than myself...

He didn't want to admit it.

But you can't lie to yourself.

It might feel even better than when I use it myself.

44-31, 13 points remaining.

It wasn't until the Beijing team coach yelled out tactics from the sidelines that Battulga snapped out of his daze, gritted his teeth, and his eyes blazed with resentment.

It's just a ball; this kid got lucky!

This kind of imitation has happened in football and basketball. It's not that you can just imitate it once and score a goal by chance.

Bartel absolutely did not believe it.

His own unique skill.

That's how others learned it.

It's even better than what I use myself.

He stomped heavily on the floor, with only one thought in his mind—in the next round, he had to use the hardest iron-mountain lean to get back the face he had just lost!

Soon, the Beijing team launched an attack. The ball had just crossed halfway when Battier firmly positioned himself in the low post, frantically waving at his teammate with the ball, demanding possession.

He seemed eager to seize the ball and crush Yao Ming's defense on the spot.

His teammate didn't dare to delay and delivered a low pass that firmly placed the ball in Yao Ming's palm. Battier flicked the ball with his right hand and immediately pressed his back hard against Yao Ming.

All the muscles in his body tensed instantly, his lower body felt heavy, and he was ready to activate the Iron Mountain Lean to withstand the attack.

But this time, Yao Ming was prepared.

Before Batel could exert any force, he first lowered his waist slightly, spread his legs shoulder-width apart, and placed his hands firmly on Batel's sides.

It wasn't about brute force pushing, but rather about using the lower body stability unlocked by the level 3 Iron Mountain Lean to make the center of gravity even more stable than Batel's.

The skill I just unlocked can not only be used for offense, but also for controlling my lower body and sensing the force of the confrontation.

It was already ingrained in his defensive rhythm.

With a low roar, Bater unleashed his full power, instantly activating the [Prairie Iron Mountain Lean Level 2].

A 3.1% increase in strength surged through his body, and he slammed his back into Yao Ming—he used all his strength this time, enough to push even a veteran center in the league several body lengths away.

The expected pushing or shoving did not occur.

His back collided with Yao Ming's body as if he had hit a piece of iron plate welded to the ground.

Yao Ming stood motionless, and the floor beneath his feet didn't even tremble.

That steady strength made Batel feel as if all his strength had vanished into thin air.

"Huh?" Bart's heart skipped a beat, his eyes filled with astonishment; he couldn't believe it.

Push up again with renewed force.

Bang.

The muscles are clashing, making the viewer's blood boil.

That's how it is in the paint; power and dominance are their eye-catching skills.

No matter how hard he tried, Yao Ming's defensive position remained as solid as a mountain. He couldn't even make Yao Ming shift his center of gravity, let alone push him away.

No, it's impossible.

His prized Iron Mountain Lean was rendered useless by Yao Ming's brute force!

What frustrated Battier even more was that Yao Ming not only had a stable lower body, but also used his height and wingspan advantage to keep his hands wide open at all times, completely blocking Battier's shooting space.

Battier wanted to turn around and jump shot, but as soon as he raised his arm, Yao Ming's long arm blocked his view.

As he tried to make a move towards the basket, Yao Ming's footwork remained firmly in front of him, leaving him no opening to break through.

He even tried to pass the ball to the outside, but Yao Ming's palm was almost touching the basketball, forcing him to not even have a chance to pass.

Then directly... attack for three seconds.

Possession changes.

This is insane.

A seemingly frail center managed to hold off the powerful Battier.

This visual impact.

It ignited the entire stadium.

"Great White Shark!"

"Tear him to pieces!"

"Yao Ming, the Great Shark!"