Why would Raheem listen to a rookie?

In addition to this rookie who seems to be a born leader with an indescribable charisma, Liu Mang is also good at learning. Every time he meets a superstar, he can learn something from his opponent. This is

Rahim admired it.

In Rahim's view, Liu Mang had surpassed the theoretical limitations of his frail body.

The person you admire does not necessarily have to be stronger than you, and people who are strong in other aspects can also be admired.

In this game, Rahim saw Liu Mang's progress again. The layups that Iverson made in the game a few days ago made Rahim unable to guard against them. Today, Liu Mang used those tricks.

Yes, the feeling of surprise given to Raheem is very special!

It's not Carter's kind of flying dunks, it's about learning what suits you and daring to use it in the game!

Rahim has seen Ratliff shoot seven out of ten three-pointers from the corner in practice, but he never shoots outside the three-second zone in games.

Learning makes people progress and taking the first step boldly. Rahim learned this from Liu Mang.

So this time against Garnett, Raheem has been working hard to learn Garnett's defensive skills.

I really saw something...

At the beginning of the second half of the game, when the Timberwolves' lineup stepped onto the court, the fans started screaming!

Garnett, Anthony Peeler, Gary Tranter, Szczerbiak, Rasu Nesterovich.

Navigator Trant and Slovenian center Nesterovic, these two come on the court, and Garnett plays point guard. The height of the Timberwolves' lineup is too terrifying!

Garnett plays point guard!

Liu Mang and Jason Terry, among the three Hawks, looked at each other and went to guard the pitcher. Ratliff and Muhammad guarded the basket. Tranter, nicknamed the Navigator, defended very well and was fast.

He is fast and has excellent counterattack ability with the ball. He is very good at grabbing rebounds and setting up a fast break. He once averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds per game under Nelson. He is very suitable to partner with Garnett, but he has no shooting ability.

Mulder shrank directly into the basket.

Raheem bravely faced Garnett.

If the Hawks have to guard Garnett in their lineup, the best choice is actually Raheem.

"Go away, you weakling with a soft worm." Garnett started spouting his slang again.

Without Billups, Garnett's aura that tortured everyone began to take effect again, but Raheem was stunned to withstand it!

"I heard Ace say that the more you lack something, the more you show off, and the more you curse others, you have some flaws. Are you soft?" Rahim responded unceremoniously.

Isn’t it just scolding? Who can’t do that!

Garnett is so angry! Every young man on this team is more annoying than the last!

Garnett didn't dare to force a shot when facing Raheem's similarly slender body. Originally, Garnett wanted to shoot directly in front of the opponent's defender.

But he's also good at breaking through Garnett!

Raheem bullied Garnett and tried to steal it. A 2-meter-1 power forward cannot dribble as steadily as a defender!

However, Garnett is so awesome with the ball! Before his serious injury in 2009, Garnett was a stretched version of Lamar Odom!

Garnett took advantage of Rahim's hand to dribble past Rahim and into the paint with a behind-the-back dribble!

Muhammad, who had long known that Garnett was frighteningly powerful with the ball, rushed to the free throw line. Garnett passed the ball to Tranter, who was cutting through the air. Tranter rushed into the paint and attracted Ratliff's defense.

After a good awareness, Nesterovich passed the ball to Nesterovich. Nesterovich caught the ball and scored two points with a throw!

Gary Tranter's impact, ball handling, and awareness are all things the Timberwolves desperately need, but they won't last long.

Tranter averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds per game with the Mavericks before February of the 1998-99 season. At that time, he was only 24 years old and seemed to have a bright future. However, he suffered a season-ending back injury in February.

He only played 10 games in the 1999-10 season and was reimbursed. After his comeback in the second half of last season, he had no chance to play. The Mavericks already had a complete lineup, otherwise the Timberwolves would not have the chance to get a top-tier player at a price of 2.4 million in three years.

He was still a top second-rate small forward this year.

Just give Garnett a tolerable teammate, and he will go berserk! Just like when he got Madman and Alien in the summer of 2003, Garnett directly became the MVP!

The Hawks attacked, Liu Mang moved to the frontcourt, and Garnett defended.

The king of all-round defense!

Liu Mang is under so much pressure! At this time, Garnett, in addition to O'Neal, the fat Eddie Curry, Duncan, and the admiral who can jump, Garnett can completely defend from one to five!

"Come on, clown, use your fouls to deal with me!" Garnett took the initiative to declare war!

No matter whether the opponent is a rookie or a superstar, Garnett treats them equally and sprays his opponent to death.

If it were a black player, he would definitely be angry. For example, Raheem fought back, but in Liu Mang's view, this was not as lethal as a quarrel between market ladies.

"Kevin, you guarded Sharif and then guarded me, aren't you tired?" Liu Mang asked while dribbling the ball while looking for gaps in Garnett's defense.

This is a bit worrying!

Liu Mang's words touched Garnett's heart.

Are you not tired?

I started playing center, then I played small forward, and now I play point guard.

Murder and heart-wrenching!

Sometimes someone's seemingly casual words can easily touch the softest part of someone's heart.

"This rookie looks like a good guy!"

Garnett was distracted for a moment!

Liu Mang paused when he saw Garnett's small step, immediately grabbed the ball, raised his arm and hit Garnett's outstretched long arm.

At this time, both Liu Mang and Garnett came to their senses and secretly yelled "No!"

Garnett was about to be fouled, but Liu Mang remembered the last time he tried to foul Iverson and the referee didn't give the whistle!

Garnett's status is not lower than that of Iverson! This is true in terms of strength and popularity.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, the referee gave the whistle this time!

Garnett actually reacted very quickly and wanted to dodge, but his reaction was too slow and he failed to dodge Liu Mang's collision with him. The referee gave the whistle almost the moment Liu Mang collided with Garnett's arm.

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Garnett's thug fouled and he made 3 free throws!

Garnett was too angry to argue with the referee this time.

"What a bastard! This rookie is so shameless!"

The fans at the scene felt the same as Garnett and had the same thoughts besides denying that Liu Mang is a good person. This rookie is shameless!

Liu Mang stepped to the free throw line amidst boos. He was a little confused. Why didn't he seem to be harmed by the superstar's whistle? The referee was so decisive in giving the whistle! Instead of calling Kobe Bryant before, Carter was very hesitant in giving the whistle, and even hit Iverson.

Just don't give a whistle when it's time.

I have to thank NBA Commissioner David Stern for this. Of course, since Liu Mang cannot be a main player in the NBA, it is impossible to give him the same treatment as James in the future. If the NBA wants to praise, it is also to praise local American players, and it is impossible to promote them.

A non-American player becomes the NBA's signature, but it is still okay to give a whistle to everyone.

This is the chosen plan of Stern's China market strategy. The first plan is of course Yao Ming, who has already decided to enter the NBA and is already invincible in the CBA. But Stern is still worried about Yao Ming. Who knows that Yao Ming will play in the NBA?

No matter what happens, if the water goes out, there is still an alternative plan like Liu Mang, who is quite like a football star.

Therefore, it is one of the plans of NBA executives to allow Liu Mang to develop his worth without being affected by the whistle.

Liu Mang still took advantage of his Chinese identity!

Liu Mang, who stood on the free throw line, made two of three free throws! This canceled out the score that Garnett organized the offense just now.

46 to 40, still 6 points difference!

The Timberwolves were attacking. As soon as Nesterovich passed the ball to Garnett, Liu Mang rushed up to steal it! However, Garnett was really interested in holding the ball. Just like Odom, he can serve as the main ball handler.

From the outside, Liu Mang can advance steadily with his huge body separated by his arms.

Liu Mang immediately ran back to his own half. If something couldn't be done, he wouldn't fight hard. He just gave it a try. Unexpectedly, Garnett's control of the ball was as stable as it looked.

It was another beautiful breakthrough pass. Garnett had the help of an impactful teammate like Tranter. Although he did not get an assist, Tranter cut inside and passed to Liu Mang to make up for the exposed Szczerby.

Yak and Szczerbiak stepped on the three-point line and hit long two-pointers.

Liu Mang pushed forward and found that the man guarding him had been replaced, and Garnett could no longer guard him!

Are you afraid?

Liu Mang denied this answer. Although Garnett was jokingly called "fighting and retreating," that was only when fighting. Garnett is smart and rarely fights on the court. Firstly, he is so smart, and secondly, he was injured in the fight.

It's not worth it anymore.

Liu Mang quickly recalled that Garnett had committed three crimes!

I see!

Liu Mang moved outside the three-point line, and Trant came up to defend. Considering that Liu Mang had already received 8 free throws in the previous half, Trant had a good defensive awareness and good physical fitness.

Advance and retreat.

Liu Mang did not choose to step back and shoot because of this. He saw Garnett going to guard Rahim and immediately waved for Rahim to come over for a pick-and-roll.
To be continued...