The God of Basketball

Fifty-six: [The first round and even the lottery]

At the beginning of the second half, Kansas organized a strong counterattack. Brandon Rush and Mario Chalmers attacked with two guns and scored consecutively through their super personal abilities.

However, the difference is still there.

No matter how fierce they are, Bruce Lee can still control the rhythm and help the team move forward in his gentle way.

Because the departure of Lanikuer made Kansas's inner defense strongly shrink, so Li Chen penetrated into the inner line almost every time he attacked. Coupled with the assistance of Scott, a talented man, Kansas' restricted area was miserable. .

While Stanford made great achievements on the inside, it also quickly released its firepower on the outside: Kansas took care of one thing and lost another.

Compared with the first half, although Li Zhen did not show any eye-catching shots in the second half of the game. However, whether it is Michael Jordan, Isaiah Thomas, or Buford and Presti sitting in the stands, their appreciation for Li Zhen has increased rapidly.

Because, for a point guard, the most important characteristic is whether he can control the overall offense of a team. The main responsibility of the point guard is not to attack the city, but to strategize.

"This kid has more organizational talent than Tony Parker!"

Presti said sharply: "His unhurried posture in positional battles is like Jason Kidd, and he has the demeanor of a veteran point guard. However, when the speed increases, especially with that Scott When the guy is in the pick-and-roll, the way he comes off the ball and the quickness of the pass is very Steve Nash."

After Presti finished speaking, he did not forget to add: "Greg will definitely like him very much."

yes!

Buford sighed slightly, and then said: "If his physical fitness is stronger, I will not hesitate to use the first-round pick on him, or even the lottery. But now..."

Buford hesitated.

It's not that Bruce Lee didn't perform as he expected, it just exceeded his expectations. So he doesn't know what to do: because judging from tonight's performance, there must be other teams that will raise their psychological price to the first round.

However, if you use the first round to select a guard with such poor physical fitness. It's a big bet.

San Antonio is a carefully run club that rarely makes aggressive drafts.

So, RC Buford turned around, and he asked Presti, "If you were the general manager, what would you draft him with?"

"That depends on rebuilding the team."

Presti said with certainty: "If it's rebuilding the team, I can give him the first round, or even close to the lottery pick. What if... it comes out? Now the league is very short of point guards, and... the future The trend in the NBA is definitely going more and more toward the point guard."

Presti's words gave Buford some answers.

Although the Spurs are not rebuilding the team, it is still affordable to bet on a first-round bet.

What Buford didn't know, however, was that Isaiah Thomas, sitting in the front row, had already started thinking about whether to trade a first-round pick near the lottery around 16 to gamble on Bruce.

Because this year is a small draft year, the trade value of draft picks is very low.

When the game progressed to 3 minutes before the end of the game, the University of Kansas replaced the main force. The 19-point difference is no longer something manpower can recover.

Coach Bill Self can only sadly accept the fact that the season is completely over.

As Kansas voluntarily surrendered, Coach Jamelin gradually replaced all the main players. When Li Zhen walked to the court, the entire San Diego Arena cheered, and all the fans were shouting his name.

The unanimous 'Bruce-Lee' very intuitively showed who is the biggest winner of this game.

In fact, most of the people came for Bruce Lee.

As the protagonist of this game,

Bruce Lee once again continued his miracle on this nationally broadcast stage. The data of 18 points, 17 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals in the whole game made everyone see his energy.

"Twenty days back in time, if someone told the Stanford fans: You can enter the top 16 of the championship this season, they will definitely call it ridiculous and think you are mocking them. But now, Bruce Lee has done it, he has done a lot. possible mission, and the miracle continues."

Kenny Smith looked very excited.

At the same time, TNT's camera is just right to focus on McHaney sitting on the bench.

The head coach who once chose to pick the pick at the team's most difficult time is now rapidly becoming the laughing stock of everyone, especially after the news of his on-the-spot suspension was broadcast on the TV signal tonight.

No one likes this kind of person who goes away when he is in trouble, and comes back to take credit for his achievements when he is in glory.

The so-called sunset and you are not there, but who are you when you come back from the mountain? That's what I'm talking about.

The camera quickly switched to Coach Jamelin.

Coach Jamelin is hugging Bruce Lee vigorously. This scene made countless Chinese viewers in front of the TV burst into tears.

These two Chinese Americans joined forces to create the greatest counterattack miracle in NCAA history. They fought their way through qualifying in the Pacific Division and are now in the Sweet Sixteen.

This is an unprecedented journey, and it is completed by Chinese Americans who are completely disadvantaged in the NCAA. Its significance is too important to the vast Chinese community and even the Asian community.

Believe it, after this game. The names of Bruce Lee and Jamie Lin will continue to be mentioned in major Chinese communities across the United States, and they will be treated as superstars.

"The question now has become how long the Bruce Lee miracle can last. The next game, their opponent is the same California team...Jordan Farmer beat Kentucky earlier."

Charles Barkley suddenly mentioned this matter: "This game will definitely ignite the attention of the entire California. Bruce Lee is the most famous point guard recently, and Jordan Farmer has already established a great reputation in the NCAA. To be honest, I Can’t wait to see the next game.”

His words made Kenny Smith subconsciously worried.

Jordan Farmar, who is already a junior, must be stronger than freshman Mario Chalmers, plus the blessing of this season's No. 4 seed team, I'm afraid...Stanford's miracle road will end here ah.

You know, the status in the California basketball world is even higher than that of the Los Angeles Lakers, and their names represent the glorious history of the California basketball world.

The battle for the Elite Eight will be held in Los Angeles. Arrogant Los Angeles folks don't cheer a Northern California team as heartily as San Diego fans do.

Southern California fans have always looked down upon Northern California basketball teams.

After all, whether it is in the NBA or the NCAA. The Lakers, Clippers, and USC in Southern California are stronger than the Golden State Warriors and Stanford in Northern California.

And at this moment...beep!

The whistle blew, and the game that had long been decided had finally ushered in the final whistle.

Just as Li Zhen was about to get up and leave, Michael Jordan actually walked over on his own initiative.

This made the reporters on the sidelines quickly gather together.

Instead... the handshake between the two head coaches was ignored.

When Coach Jamelin and Bill Self held hands together, there was no reporter around to take pictures, which made him look extraordinarily lonely.

"Congratulations on leading your team to the Sweet Sixteen, and you will work harder in the Elite Eight!" said the famous coach, Mr. Bill Self, very graciously.

He patted Jamie Lin on the shoulder: "This is my business card. If you are unhappy at Stanford, welcome to join Kansas. We have a chief assistant position here."

His eyes couldn't hide his admiration for Coach Jamilin.

This surprised Jamilin, and he quickly took the business card.

He was even prepared to lose his job before falling out with Coach McHaney.

But unexpectedly, he got an olive branch from a competitor.

This is great.

At least, he has a way out. There is also the guarantee of staying in the basketball world.

Moreover, this is Kansas, the birthplace of basketball, and a super prestigious school with the highest basketball background. There are countless coaches and players who have gone out from here, and it can be called the Yellow Shop Military Academy in American basketball.

Jamie Lin was overjoyed.

Sure enough, people should take the initiative to defend their own things. If you still abide by the Chinese virtues of being gentle, courteous and thrifty when others violate your interests, then...it will be impossible to make a name for yourself in the American basketball world. Li Zhen is right!

And if Li Zhen knew about it, he would be very happy too.

Because, Jamilin's fate is finally not what he saw in that real nightmare. He didn't take the blame, he wasn't fired, and he didn't have to leave basketball in despair to work as an insurance salesman.

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