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Chapter 47: If I don't beat you all to a pulp, you'll think we're in the same league.
On the sidelines, everyone's attention was focused on Zhou Yi's match.
Media reporters and scouts from various teams surrounded the sidelines.
The center forwards of both teams stood in the center circle, ready for the jump ball.
Facing the inside duo of Griffin and Thabeet, Zhou Yi's Earl Clark and Jordan Hill seemed somewhat outmatched.
The basketball was passed to Ty Lawson by Thabeet without any doubt.
The hastily formed 5v5 team lacked coordination, and Ty Lawson wanted to show off his speed on the court to everyone on the sidelines right from the start.
Before the Blue Team could set up their defense, Ty Lawson dribbled to the free-throw line, ready to steal a basket.
Just as Ty Lawson tossed the basketball toward the basket, Griffin's shout was heard.
"behind!"
As soon as Griffin finished speaking, a massive, overwhelming figure appeared behind Ty Lawson.
Zhou Yi caught up and, facing Ty Lawson's layup, Zhou Yi leaped into the air, his long arms and large hands catching the basketball mid-air.
The cameras on the sidelines clicked rapidly, capturing this exciting moment.
In the footage, Zhou Yi appears to jump effortlessly, his head already level with the basketball hoop.
"This is a really great guy. The Clippers got incredibly lucky; they can draft him in June."
The scouts watching the game were full of praise for Zhou Yi's chase-down block; now everyone is jealous of this damn Clippers.
On the court, after Zhou Yi chased down the block, Ty Lawson could only shake his head helplessly, not even daring to look at Zhou Yi.
He felt as if he were back on the field of Madness 3, and some terrifying memories flooded his mind.
Possession of the ball changed hands, with Zhou Yi handing the basketball to Curry.
Facing the aggressive White Team, the Wildcats' star duo executed a pick-and-roll with perfect coordination.
After summer training, Zhou Yi's physique was noticeably thicker than during his Wildcats days, and Ty Lawson, who was chasing him, felt like he had run into a hard wall.
Curry passed the ball to Zhou Yi, who was cutting inside. Facing Thabeet's slow defense, Zhou Yi directly slammed the ball into the basket.
The scouts and media on the sidelines had become Zhou Yi's fans, and cheers erupted from the stands.
The Avengers' faces were flushed with embarrassment and anger.
Possession changes, and the white team serves.
Ty Lawson advanced the ball into the attacking third, and looking at Zhou Yi's terrifyingly long arms, Ty Lawson was a little intimidated.
After lingering for a moment at the three-point line, Ty Lawson passed the ball to Zhou Yi's counterpart, DeRozan.
If you embarrass yourself when facing the I Ching, you might as well let others embarrass themselves too. If everyone embarrasses themselves, then you won't have made a fool of yourself.
During his rookie season, DeRozan sported a buzz cut. Looking at Zhou Yi, who was guarding him, DeRozan seemed even more melancholic.
The white team players all chose to spread out. The hastily assembled team didn't have much tactical coordination, so it was all about individual play.
Facing the Zhouyi (a Chinese divination system), DeRozan chose to dribble and look for an opportunity.
During his college years, DeRozan displayed exceptional mid-range shooting and physical talent, often delivering a powerful dunk after a drive to the basket.
Among the wing players from the 09 draft class, DeRozan would rank in the top three.
The direct matchup between Zhou Yi and DeRozan on the field attracted the attention of all scouts.
Everyone is curious to see how Zhou Yi will perform against DeRozan.
DeRozan moved, his quick first step propelling him to the free-throw line.
Faced with Zhou Yi's long arm interference, DeRozan opted for a jump shot.
When DeRozan jumped up and shot the basketball toward the basket, a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.
Zhou Yi, who jumped after DeRozan, displayed a raw talent far surpassing DeRozan's.
Gravity seemed to disappear at that moment, and Zhou Yi's body height in the air surpassed that of DeRozan.
The basketball that was being played was enveloped by the large hand of the I Ching.
"A huge block!" came a shout from the sidelines.
The basketball slammed into DeRozan's head, and Zhou Yi snatched the ball away, quickly launching a fast break counterattack.
Griffin gritted his teeth and chased after Zhou Yi.
When facing Zhou Yi's dunk, the Tyrannosaurus Rex's arm was noticeably shorter.
Zhou Yi's body glided through the air, and the basketball was slammed into the hoop by Zhou Yi.
A series of camera clicks rang out as the media on the sidelines quickly captured the scene on their cameras.
"If today's video gets out, it will definitely go viral across the United States. The 09 draft class was no match for Zhou."
Zhou Yi handed the basketball to an embarrassed Griffin and quickly retreated to defense.
With one attack and one defense, Zhou Yi's blue team's morale soared.
On the field, Evans looked at Zhou Yi and breathed a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, he hadn't listened to Griffin's instigation when the teams were divided earlier.
Otherwise, you'll be the one making a fool of yourself now.
DeRozan, who had just been blocked, wanted nothing more than to leave the court immediately, his melancholy eyes fixed on Harden.
So my childhood friend is trying to scam me?
The competition continued, with the joint trial adopting a 4x10 format.
After playing two quarters, Zhou Yi chose to leave the court and give his position to someone else.
There was no need for him to play in this match.
Faced with the combined efforts of the Avengers, Zhou Yi and Curry widened the score gap to 15 points within two quarters.
On the blue team's side, Zhou Yi took on the main offensive burden.
DeRozan's small stature and slender build made him no match for Zhou Yi.
Whether through drives or shots, Zhou Yi efficiently scored 23 points in two quarters.
Evans, having clearly defined his position, obediently acted as a shooter, while Earl Clark and Jordan Hill in the paint also played pick-and-roll tactics under Zhou Yi's direction.
On the defensive end, Zhou Yi acted as a help defender and sweeper, his long arms and amazing jumping ability becoming a nightmare for the White Team.
Harden's layup and Griffin's alley-oop were both blocked out of bounds by him.
The five members of the blue team, led by Zhou Yi, each performed their respective duties.
On the other hand, the white team seemed eager to outdo Zhou Yi and Curry in front of the media, and all of them except Ty Lawson chose to take the ball and do it themselves.
The poor teamwork actually exposed more of their weaknesses.
Ty Lawson is too short, DeRozan can't play off-ball, Thabeet is too slow, Harden's defense is starting to look blank, and Griffin doesn't have a long-range shot.
After two quarters, the scouts on the sidelines shook their heads more and more as they watched the game.
With Zhou Yi's departure from the game, media reporters even stopped filming the match and instead pointed their cameras at Zhou Yi, who was drinking water on the sidelines.
The joint training session didn't end until the afternoon.
The players from the 09 draft class gradually left the arena, while the agents of Ty Lawson, Griffin, Harden, Thabeet, and others exchanged knowing glances.
They surrounded the media reporters who were about to leave, and pulled them to a corner where they whispered among themselves.
Dao Le was reluctantly handed over to the media reporters by his agents, while the videotapes and memory cards were stuffed into their pockets.
After completing their shady operation, the agents left triumphantly.
But they didn't notice Austin, with a mischievous grin on his face, emerge from the darkness of the arena.
"ESPN reports that the NBA Combine has concluded today. According to reporters on site, Zhou, the 'Wonder Boy,' performed exceptionally well in the combine. He not only possesses historic physical talent but also demonstrated outstanding court leadership in the 5-on-5 games. For the 09 draft class, Zhou is clearly a level above them." —ESPN
"Without a doubt, Zhou is the strongest player in this draft class. He possesses unparalleled talent and ability, completely dominating those Avengers. Zhou is the strongest rookie in this draft class, the undisputed number one pick." —A. Smith
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