NBA, Yao Ming is back!

But how can I pass the ball when we're double-teamed?

It's no wonder Zhang Yong was conflicted. He's played basketball for so many years, from the youth team to the CBA, and he's never heard of or seen such a style of play.

Being tightly surrounded by two players, with all passing routes blocked, one should either avoid passing the ball or simply give up possession. Why would someone actively ask for the ball and expect their teammates to ignore the defense and force a pass?

In his understanding of basketball, this option simply didn't exist. His tactical thinking was completely overturned, and he couldn't come up with a single feasible solution no matter how hard he racked his brains.

I felt like my brain cells were being completely drained.

Looking at his other teammates, they were all bewildered, exchanging glances.

Even Saulius, who came from the European leagues, frowned deeply, unable to understand Yao Ming's decision.

In this era of world basketball, apart from the top few superstars in the NBA, no one dares to force the ball when double-teamed. Even ordinary NBA stars have to pass the ball when faced with such a siege.

We would never dare to go against the tide like this.

Yao Ming's demands at this moment completely exceeded their understanding of professional basketball, leaving these players, who had been competing for many years, completely at a loss.

Zhang Yong subconsciously looked at head coach Li Qiuping, his eyes full of pleading.

He was truly at his wit's end. On one hand, there were the unquestionable instructions from the team's core player; on the other hand, there were tactical requirements that defied common sense.

He could only hope that the coach could provide clear instructions. But Li Qiuping was also completely confused at the moment, her brows furrowed.

His heart was also in turmoil.

In all his years of coaching basketball, he has never encountered a situation where someone insists on having the ball while being double-teamed.

Forget about finding a solution, he couldn't even grasp the intricacies of the problem and couldn't offer any guidance whatsoever.

"But...but I can't pass the ball..."

Zhang Yong looked distressed, his voice tinged with difficulty. It wasn't that he didn't want to listen; he genuinely didn't know how to proceed.

But Yao Ming is the team's absolute core and the pillar that led the team to the lead in the first three quarters. He didn't dare to directly refute him, and he was caught in a dilemma.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Yao Ming remained calm and showed no impatience. He simply raised his long arm and pointed his finger straight into the air.

His tone was crisp and natural.

His words immediately enlightened everyone present.

"Upload it."

"Upwards."

Just a few simple words.

Like a thunderclap, it instantly jolted the bewildered Li Qiuping awake.

Li Qiuping's eyes suddenly lit up, her previously furrowed brows instantly relaxed, she raised her hand and slapped her forehead hard, her face full of sudden realization.

Yes! Upload it!

Why didn't he think of that?

Who is Yao Ming?

He was a towering 2.26-meter-tall center with a wingspan that was unparalleled in the CBA. No one on the court could match his height and wingspan.

The players who came up to double-team Yao Ming were all perimeter players, all less than two meters tall, with a height difference of nearly thirty centimeters.

Coupled with the significant difference in wingspan, ordinary passing routes were indeed blocked.

However, the passing lanes in the air are completely blank.

This is not an outrageous request; it is a top-level approach that fully utilizes one's physical gifts to break through conventional defense!

It's because we're trapped by our own preconceived notions about basketball that we can't grasp the key point!

"Do as he says! Pass it high! Pass it steadily, don't make a mistake!"

Li Qiuping immediately snapped out of her daze and shouted loudly at the players on the field, her tone full of excitement and admiration.

He looked at Yao Ming on the court and couldn't help but marvel.

This sixteen-year-old boy not only has extraordinary basketball skills, but his basketball IQ is also far beyond that of ordinary people.

To think they could come up with such an unbelievable yet incredibly effective way to break the deadlock...

He's a genius.

The brief one-minute pause passed in the blink of an eye.

The referee blew his whistle, and the game resumed.

The Jiangsu team was in high spirits, and Hu Weidong stood on the court with sharp eyes, full of confidence that victory was within his grasp.

The score is now 105-97, with the difference reduced to just 8 points.

As long as we continue to execute the double-team tactic and launch another offensive, we can completely crush the Great Shark.

Win this game.

He had already planned out all the subsequent arrangements, and was just waiting for the opponent to fall into the predicament of passing errors and paralyzing their attack once again.

They secured the victory in one fell swoop.

The Sharks launched an attack. Zhang Yong dribbled the ball across half-court without hesitation, his eyes fixed on the giant who was surrounded by two Jiangsu players...

Yao Ming slowly walked to the three-point line, without making any unnecessary runs or trying to get rid of the double team, and just stood there steadily.

Two Jiangsu team defenders closed in, forming an impenetrable encirclement from both sides.

"Keep the double team on him! Stick to him! Don't give them any chance!"

Hu Weidong immediately shouted instructions to his teammates, his tone urgent.

In his view, the Big Shark is stubbornly refusing to make any adjustments and is still relying on Yao Ming?

Well!

Once this point is locked down, the opponent will have no chance to fight back.

He was even prepared to steal the ball and launch a counterattack, just waiting for Zhang Yong to make another passing error so that he could lead his team to narrow the gap again.

The Jiangsu players in the paint also followed the tactics, retreating to defend the paint, protecting the rebounds, and preventing Yao Ming from taking strong shots.

With their focus on coordinating with the outside shooters, the entire team worked together to completely shut down that big shark, number 15.

This time, however, Zhang Yong did not hesitate or panic.

He stared at the high point above Yao Ming's head, then suddenly exerted force with his wrist, raising his arm high into the air.

The basketball was aimed directly at Yao Ming's head.

It hangs out in a high arc.

This scene caused all the Bayi team members watching this crucial match on TV to frown.

Because there aren't many teams in the CBA that can cause them trouble.

It's normal to take a closer look, after all, they lost both regular season games to the Big Sharks.

You could say that you didn't expect Yao Ming to be so strong in the first game, and that you lost the second game because the main lineup didn't play and injuries forced you to lose two points.

But a loss is a loss.

There are no excuses.

What if we meet in the playoffs? So we have to watch it carefully.

Liu Yudong crossed his arms, his face calm. Seeing that the Big Shark hadn't made any adjustments, he was somewhat disappointed and couldn't help but shake his head slightly, his tone tinged with regret: "He's still too young. Being double-teamed and still forcing the pass, that's just asking for trouble. He relies too much on his individual ability."

The teammates on the sidelines echoed each other, believing that the ball would inevitably be intercepted, the Sharks would lose possession again, and Jiangsu would be able to launch another counterattack and score.

Hu Weidong had the same idea. His eyes sharpened, and he immediately prepared to launch a counterattack, waiting for the ball to be swatted away by the defender.

then.

Launch a rapid attack immediately.

next second.

A basketball falls from a great height.

It went straight for Yao Ming's head.

"Get ready to steal!"

The two Jiangsu players who were double-teaming him immediately jumped up and reached out to try to intercept the ball, but... something unexpected happened to Hu Weidong and the Jiangsu team.

These two perimeter players, despite their best efforts and jumping to the highest point, could not keep up with their outstretched arms.

Surprisingly.

Surprisingly, they were still quite a distance from the basketball.

He couldn't even touch the edge of the basketball.

Yao Ming, standing still, simply raised his arm slightly, stretching out his long, slender arm with ease.

He steadily caught the basketball falling from the sky.

The two players who were closely marking him lost their balance when they jumped with all their might and staggered a couple of steps when they landed.

He was instantly shaken away by Yao Ming's massive body leaning against him.

The previously tight encirclement formation collapsed instantly.

He doesn't even need to lean on him.

Regarding the current core situation of domestic athletes.

It's already fallen apart.

Yao Ming received the ball and didn't hesitate for a moment, not even glancing at the two defenders who were still unsteady on their feet.

With a slight flick of his wrist, he rose directly from beyond the three-point line and launched a shot.

He is 2.26 meters tall and has an extremely high release point.

Without any interference, the basketball traced a smooth arc through the air and headed straight for the basket.

brush--

Swish through the net, three-pointer in!

108-97, the score difference was instantly reduced to 11 points!

The entire arena fell silent for a moment, and the Sharks' bench erupted in chaos.

Li Qiuping slapped her thigh excitedly, her face beaming with joy: "It's done! It really is done!"

"This kid is amazing!"

The players on the Shanghai team were instantly energized, their eyes filled with admiration and respect as they looked at Yao Ming.

P.S.: Second update~