NBA, Yao Ming is back!

Fighting for the ball.

Without a doubt, Wang Zhizhi is no match for Yao Ming today.

In this life, Yao Ming's jumping ability has made a qualitative leap compared to his previous life.

Systematic physical development during adolescence is the most valuable foundation for competitive sports.

Anyone who has ever been involved in any sport understands this principle.

If you build a solid physical foundation in your youth, you will have a much higher potential and a greater foundation than the average person, no matter what competitive sport you are suited for in the future.

Outsiders only see his regular daily routine.

I just felt that it was nothing more than eating well and sleeping soundly.

But no one really knows what Yao Ming is actually honing.

He's not just growing taller.

His overall qualities were cultivated from a young age in the most scientific way.

After all, his current vision spans decades of basketball development.

They see further than anyone else in this era.

Therefore, what others consider impossible is actually possible for him.

And it's a reality that will definitely come to fruition.

Even a giant tower in the paint.

It is possible to break free from established stereotypes.

To accomplish actions that seem impossible to ordinary people.

Anyway, it doesn't matter whether you think it's possible or not.

Yao Ming knows that it might be okay.

That's just how people are.

After witnessing the pinnacle of excellence firsthand, the shackles in your mind will be completely shattered.

The instinct will naturally give rise to the idea of ​​imitation and breakthrough.

Starting from scratch is the most difficult pioneering endeavor.

By building upon the paths of those who came before, the difficulty of upgrading is naturally reduced significantly.

The conviction that you will definitely succeed is completely different from the feeling of confusion when you can't see the way forward.

In previous games, Yao Ming had been using traditional inside play to overwhelm his opponents.

He steadily and forcefully attacked the basket, relying on his height, strength, and footwork to overcome the encirclement.

But from this moment on...

He wants to completely break away from the traditional center-forward framework and adopt an unconventional playing style.

To severely damage Bayi in the most direct way.

This shattered the fighting spirit of this dynasty team, leaving them with absolutely no chance of a comeback.

"Retreat!"

"Defend the paint!"

Bayi head coach Wang Fei stood on the edge of the bench, roaring at the top of his lungs. His urgent and forceful instructions echoed throughout the home stadium.

Having experienced the crushing defeat in the previous game, they then witnessed Yao Ming's terrifying efficiency of 100%.

Faye Wong has long recognized reality.

This sixteen-year-old Eastern giant is destined not to be confined to the small world of the CBA.

Sooner or later, we will move to a higher stage.

It's not Europe, it's that place that countless basketball fans yearn for as the highest hall of fame.

But he was not willing to give up.

The August 1st Army, which personally built its dynasty, cannot be so easily crushed by the new king.

If Bayi is the final hurdle to dominate this league.

Even if defeat is inevitable, we must fight with all our might to uphold our dignity.

Even if the opponent is a dragon-slaying warrior who has swept all the way.

We will not give up this hurdle easily.

The Bayi players on the court quickly adjusted their positions.

They tightened their defenses and concentrated everyone in the restricted area.

This……

Faye Wong has taken a huge gamble.

On the stands, Hu Weidong, who was watching the game, saw the defensive setup and his expression suddenly changed. He blurted out the answer instinctively.

box?

Simple words reveal the core of this tactic.

Saulius, who was standing nearby, immediately realized what was happening.

He casually uttered a tactical term commonly used in international basketball.

There is no three-second rule for defense in this era.

The rules and environment are naturally suited to heavy, compact defense.

Even in the NBA, where the league is developing more rapidly, the three-second rule for defense is still in its infancy.

It will be several years before it is reopened.

It was last put into use in the 60s.

These were the forbidden laws established in ancient times to limit the birth of giants like Chamberlain.

But the NBA doesn't have this restriction now, and in today's game, the impact would be amplified infinitely.

Wang Fei's improved box defense system is far more extreme and aggressive than the regular version.

The entire team abandoned the perimeter and compressed themselves into the three-second zone. They relied purely on sheer numbers to create static defensive density.

It's obvious they're using sheer numbers to surround and block... Yao Ming.

No matter how talented you are.

There is no solution to this confrontation.

The restricted area was packed with people.

The action space is completely locked.

Can you... still maintain the dominance of a humanoid Gundam?

Can it be another 60+ slash like last time?

of course.

Extreme inside defense inevitably comes at a price. After a wide-ranging contraction, Bayi essentially abandoned outside coverage and rotation.

They are completely gambling on their opponent's outside shooting touch.

Faye Wong has made up her mind.

Either let the opposing team's outside shooters explode and get completely overwhelmed by their three-point shooting.

Either tightly control Yao Ming, the only key player in the attack, and rely on defensive maneuvering to turn the tide of the battle.

"Yao, be careful. This is box defense."

Saulius took the initiative to offer a reminder.

In his view, Yao Ming is still young and has limited experience in league tactics.

They may not have witnessed such an extreme strategy of shrinking and encircling.

But what he didn't know was that this targeted blockade was actually...

Couldn't be more familiar.

In the later stages of their previous league campaign, Bayi, lacking Wang Zhizhi, had already developed specific methods to limit him.

They even have their own tactical names—

Locking down Yao Ming's tactics.

However, the encirclement and suppression back then was far less blatant and brutal than it is today. There was also no Wang Zhizhi anchoring the paint to bolster the defense.

Faye Wong's plan is very clear.

They deliberately left the outside open, forcing the rest of the Shaq players to take shots.

Taking advantage of the high-pressure atmosphere of boos from the Bayi home crowd, they wore down their opponents' mentality.

They raised their fighting spirit from the start of the match, applying pressure layer by layer with tough physical confrontation and a sense of oppression.

All of this preparation was for this tactical gamble.

Yao Ming doesn't look down on his teammates. Of course, they are useful when the team is winning, but in situations like this, if they miss the shot, the opponent can easily launch a counterattack.

Use it as the core for attack.

I'm afraid none of them can withstand the pressure.

Besides, three-pointers are not as highly valued now as they are decades later.

The projectile skills of the participants were not particularly good either.

After all, he's the best at shooting.

The whole country.

They're all on the opposite side.

Because he wasn't very confident in his own archery skills, and his training wasn't as frequent as it would be decades later, he was assigned to attack as the main attacker...

Even foreign player Sablius would probably feel uneasy.

If a shot misses, Bayi will seize the opportunity for a quick counterattack. Under the pressure of the point difference widening, the mentality of the local players can easily collapse.

The team's weakness lies in its ability to finish plays decisively in crucial moments.

Or it is the weakness of all domestic CBA teams now.

This is exactly the result Faye Wong wanted.

not to mention.

The current Bayi team still has a fully fit Wang Zhizhi anchoring the paint. Their defensive layering and toughness are far superior to the depleted defense of the previous Bayi team.

"Coach Wang Fei, you really haven't changed at all."

That's perfect.

Then I'll try to break it down properly.

After all, that's who I am now.

I'm not the same person I was back then.

……

"Now it depends on whether the other players on the Sharks can step up and stabilize the situation."

"Wang Fei is clearly enraged. She's determined to eliminate number 15, her strong point, at all costs."

Hu Weidong sighed softly.

Gong Xiaobin, standing beside him, nodded slowly and replied in a calm tone.

"This is a huge gamble."

"If the opposing team is in good form, they'll be shot down quickly."

"But if the outside shooting from Shanghai goes cold, Bayi can slowly grind back their momentum with their defensive resilience. If the opponent controls the pace of the game and it goes to a decisive game... in the atmosphere of a do-or-die match, the role players of the Big Sharks, who are already afraid of high-intensity contact, will probably be even more hesitant to take shots."

"Now we'll see if Faye Wong can make the right bet."

The battle between the two ends of the field continues to unfold.

Saulius, who was isolated on the defensive end, took a deep breath.

He was up against Zhang Jinsong, one of the league's top defensive stalwarts.

This is the person specifically assigned to defend against his attack.

Zhang Jinsong is a national team-level player known for his close marking, aggressive tactics, and relentless intensity in the face of adversity...

These are all the hallmarks of this defensive specialist.

Plus, this is Bayi's home court, so the refereeing might be a bit biased.

In the past, with Yao Ming drawing all the firepower in the paint, he only needed to focus on scoring and finding open shots.

But now the situation has completely changed.

Bayi reinforced the inside, leaving only one player to defend the outside.

All the pressure from the outside offense instantly fell on him.

He knew very well that he could no longer drift through life.

To break this rigid, collapsing defense, someone needs to step up and score consistently.

This will disrupt the opponent's defense and free up space under the basket.

Only then can Yao Ming be truly brought to his full potential.

The problem is facing Zhang Jinsong, whose defensive execution is impeccable...

He doesn't have the absolute ability to crush a single opponent.

It is extremely difficult to force a single breakthrough.

Just as the team's offense stalled briefly, and everyone was waiting for someone to step up first.

Yao Ming made a choice that no one expected.

Instead of taking advantage of the situation to squeeze into the restricted area, he deliberately walked into the trap of being surrounded by multiple people.

Instead, he slowly pulled out beyond the three-point line, raised his arm, and reached out to his teammates for the ball.

The entire room fell silent.

He left the penalty area and actively asked for the ball by bouncing it outwards.

This move sparked everyone's speculation.

Is he going to shoot a three-pointer?

Is it like that match against Jiangsu Dragons?

Everyone remembers that epic 100-point battle that shook the entire league this season.

Yao Ming once displayed an extremely terrifying three-point shooting touch.

His long-range shooting is stable, and his release rhythm is smooth.

However, that kind of explosive feeling is inherently random.

No one can guarantee that he can replicate that unstoppable outside shooting prowess tonight.

Three-pointers are inherently the most inconsistent scoring method. If your shooting touch falters and you miss several shots in a row, you're simply wasting offensive possessions.

Moreover, the opponent clearly left the outside open.

The more persistent you are with long-range shots, the more solid the opponent's defensive strategy will become.

Bayi's overall rotation discipline is far superior to that of Jiangsu Long, who were thrashed by a hundred points.

Adijiang and Li Lan remained calm, showing no hurry when they saw Yao Ming calling for the ball beyond the three-point line.

The defensive footwork was merely a symbolic two-step forward movement.

They didn't rush forward to block it.

The attitude is obvious.

Go ahead and vote.

If you're so good, use a three-pointer.

They completely bankrupted us.

If you defeat us in this way, we'll accept it.

Yao Ming was also aware of the other party's thoughts.

Even if he has decent long-range shooting ability, he is by no means comparable to Curry Allen.

Without any special skills, it's simply unrealistic to expect to score consecutive three-pointers and completely shut down the opponent.

He is not a historical shooter like Curry.

Even in development, there's a limit to how much you can develop. If you want to reach the top level in something historically, you can't do it without absolute talent.

Curry's style isn't something you can train to achieve.

Otherwise, wouldn't everyone be practicing hard and everyone be like Curry?

Moreover, the basketball system of this era is completely different from that of decades later.

A big man occasionally making a long-range shot is considered an accident.

If a shot misses, it will seriously drag down the morale of the entire team.

and so……

This is the deadly trap that Faye Wong meticulously planned.

This forces Yao Ming to make a choice.

Either force your way into the crowded restricted area, only to be surrounded and outmaneuvered by four people, limiting your efficiency.

They either pull up to the outside for long-range shots, falling into the trap of inefficient scoring.

It's a pity that Wang Zhizhi won't develop his three-point shooting skills until next season. Otherwise, imitating Wang Zhizhi's three-point shooting skills wouldn't be impossible.

However, the basic three-point shooting technique in history will only be gradually refined next year.

At this stage, his playing style remains traditional.

The current Bayi team has Wang Zhizhi anchoring their inside game.

The defensive integrity is at its maximum.

Compared to the crippled August 1st defense line that he single-handedly destroyed in his previous life, it was on a completely different level.

But in Yao Ming's expression...

There was not a trace of nervousness.

Without the slightest fear.

Without even the slightest hesitation.

Instead……

There was a hint of excitement hidden in his eyes.

That seems to be saying...

at last.

Finally, someone in the country can force this side of me to come out.

Myself.

Some of both.

I'm getting excited.