LeBron James, your house got robbed.

With the draft complete, the starting lineups for the rookie game have been announced, and both sides have about ten minutes to discuss tactics.

O'Neal mostly drafted second-year players who were capable of contributing immediately, with the Griffin and Cousins ​​frontcourt duo as the core.

The other three starters are Paul George, Ricky Rubio, and Kemba Walker.

Barkley, on the other hand, adopted a different approach to player selection, building around the Cavaliers' summer training camp trio and adding Gordon Hayward and Tristan Thompson.

Chen Shuo never expected that Irving, Thompson, and Leonard, the three rookies he personally selected, would fight side by side in this way.

In order to complete the Cavaliers' trio, Barkley gave up players like Cousins ​​who were more capable.

Because there weren't many centers selected for this year's Rising Stars Challenge, they even fielded a lineup with one big man and four small men.

In addition, the two teams are co-head coaches, one being the lead assistant coach of the top team in the Eastern and Western Conferences, which is a long-standing tradition.

Barkley's team was coached by Cavaliers assistant Steve Kerr; O'Neal's team was coached by Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks.

The referee blew the whistle, and the match officially began.

TT managed to chip the ball over Griffin, showcasing his talent to the fullest.

Of course, it's also possible that the Tyrannosaurus Rex Griffin had insufficient arm span.

Without hesitation, Irving dribbled the ball up the court, executed a long loop dribble, and drove straight to the basket, catching his opponent off guard and scoring two points himself.

Turning back, O'Neal's team passed the ball to Griffin at the free-throw line.

Griffin has an absolute advantage in strength against Hayward.

He leaned back against Hayward, felt Hayward exert force, quickly spun around, got past Hayward, and took off, slamming the ball in with one hand for a dunk.

In fact, Griffin has always had some potential for development, but it was only after Paul joined the Clippers and the ball possession was reduced that Griffin appeared to be a pure finisher.

Barkley, on the other hand, played incredibly fast, using a lineup of one big man and four small men to advance into the frontcourt with lightning speed.

Irving weaved through the defense like a butterfly, then passed the ball to Hayward in the corner.

Hayward, facing a defender, passed the ball to Thompson again, who gently tapped Rubio, then unleashed another three-pointer with ease.

After switching sides, Cousins ​​received an alley-oop from Rubio and dunked with one hand.

After only two or three rounds, the situation on the field became quite clear.

O'Neal's team aims to dominate the paint, while Barkley's team focuses on using speed for fast-paced offense.

Since it was an All-Star game, both sides basically focused on offense rather than defense, but you could still see their determination to win.

Especially for Barkley's team, Kerr even drew up a play for Thompson.

After Irving and Thompson set a pick-and-roll, Walker and Rubio were directly matched up on defense.

After facing Walker, Thompson dribbled across the court and quickly turned to back off. With his superior size and strength, he positioned himself around the free-throw line, turned forward, and took a mid-range shot that went through the net.

The Amway Center erupted in applause.

Most fans believe that Thompson only performed the back-to-the-basket move in the exhibition game to increase the entertainment value.

The ball was given to O'Neal's team.

This time, Cousins ​​dribbled and drove all the way to the inside, casually passing the ball to George who was cutting in, and the latter took off and completed a powerful dunk.

This was met with even louder cheers from the audience.

All three of O'Neal's offensive possessions ended with various dunks.

In comparison, apart from Kyrie Irving's dazzling skills, the rest of Barkley's players seemed rather lackluster.

Having likely realized this problem, Barkley's team then put on an extremely militaristic performance.

At a 45-degree angle on the wing, the ball handler, with the help of TT's screen, sets a single screen, then pulls up and shoots, swishing the ball cleanly into the net for a fatal blow.

In terms of visual appeal, such a shot is nowhere near as exciting as a dunk.

But when Irving, Thompson, and Leonard hit three consecutive three-pointers from the same spot, using the same pick-and-roll, and swished through the net, it was a different story.

This immediately brought the atmosphere at the scene to a climax.

The Rookie Challenge has entered an official pause, which means it's the time for official sponsor GG to launch the game.

Irving, Thompson, and Leonard celebrated with each other, but unfortunately Thompson and Leonard were wearing Cavaliers jerseys, while Irving was wearing a Hornets jersey.

Chen Shuo watched the scene on the field, his mind focused solely on the goal he had just scored.

In the original timeline, both Thompson and Irving possessed the skill set for three-point shooting, but due to environmental influences and different development paths, they had different shot attempts.

Kyrie Irving has never used his three-point shooting ability to increase his output, so Chen Shuo deliberately changed that, and the effects of the summer training are gradually starting to show.

Of course, the biggest change belongs to Leonard.

Leonard's original timeline didn't begin to transform until after suffering several major injuries in the 26 season. He relied on his amazing perseverance to transform himself from a heavy forward with a physical style of play to a lighter forward who relied on shooting three-pointers to generate more volume.

He even achieved the highest average points per game in his career. Compared to the unparalleled God of War card in 19, his offensive output has decreased, but he can withstand more production and deliver more critical hits.

When Chen Shuo was planning the summer training camp, he specifically added three-point shooting with the ball to Kawhi Leonard's skill set. Although it is not yet consistent compared to Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, its potential is already visible.

Given Leonard's taciturn and disciplined nature, the NBA is very likely to see an even stronger "God of War" like him in the coming years.

After the timeout, Kerr waved his hand and made five players move up and five move down, giving other rookies plenty of opportunities to showcase their talents.

The Rising Stars Challenge is divided into two 20-minute halves, basically following the NCAA format.

Compared to the All-Star Game, rookies are more willing to put on a real show in order to stand out.

However, the intensity of the game did not begin to rise until the final moments of the second half.

Rubi made a brilliant run from the top of the key, facing help defense, and while moving, feigned a pass to deceive Leonard before finishing with a layup – a flawless performance.

The score is now tied at 130, with less than a minute remaining.

Instead of inbounding the ball, Barkley's five starters formed a circle and communicated with each other, clarifying their goal of winning the game.

Irving dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and during a brief pause, he hovered the ball, which immediately froze Walker in place.

He then accelerated again, drove straight into the paint, squeezed between Griffin and Cousins, and made a layup.

Barkley's team 132:130 O'Neal's team

The roles of offense and defense have reversed.

Rubio orchestrates the offense from the perimeter, while Thompson positions himself ruthlessly, giving Rubio a half-step pass to allow him to shoot but not drive.

Cousinska pointed to the sky, and Rubio understood immediately, passing the ball directly.

Just as Cousins ​​touched the ball with one hand and exerted force, a figure suddenly appeared from the side and accurately blocked the basketball with a large hand.

After a brief stalemate, the basketball fell to the ground. Hayward retrieved the ball from the crowd and passed it to Irving.

The latter quickly advanced, passing three players in a row, and broke into the three-point line. In the instant he finished, he backed down and passed the ball to Thompson, who caught it and released it with lightning speed.

Barkley's team 135:130 O'Neal's team

The entire fast break took less than 5 seconds.

Each side has one more round.

Rubio reorganized the game, passing the ball to George on the wing; only a quick three-pointer could quench their thirst.

George frantically tried to find his rhythm, pulled up for a shot, but Leonard stole the ball the instant he was about to close it.

After receiving the ball, Kawhi Leonard threw it forward with both hands. Kyrie Irving, who was in the lead, received the ball facing the open basket, switched hands in mid-air to the other side, and delivered a fancy layup for the Orlando fans.

Leonard, who had been quiet throughout the game, emerged at a crucial moment, making two steals to help his teammates score 5 points and secure the victory.

Irving and Thompson took turns giving Leonard high-fives.

The camera, from a top-down perspective, captured the three rookies of 2011 from above the arena, leaving behind an extremely precious photo, full of destiny and stories.

Barkley immediately launched into taunting mode:

"A big, dumb guy who only knows how to dunk can't win a game."

"I feel that being a commentator is no longer a good fit for me; perhaps I should look for a general manager job."

"Shaq, what do you think?"

O'Neal, unusually, did not make any sarcastic remarks.

He simply raised his hand, which bore the championship ring, and waved it toward Sir Charles.