I don’t know how Yao Ming felt when he played against his idol. Anyway, Liu Mang felt incredible when he saw Sabonis for the first time.

This is what an ordinary uncle from the former Soviet Union felt like!

Liu Mang looked at the world basketball superstar who was known as the roof of the world. With his big head, short neck, and long arms, he looked like many uncles who were oppressed by life but still worked on the construction site with their heads held high.

, although his neck has been shortened by the pressure of life, he still works hard for life in a positive way... The short neck makes his height appear more substantial. Liu Mang tried to imagine where Yao Ming and Sabonis, who are about the same height from Sabonis, stand.

The picture of being together...

Liu Mang couldn't help but think of the contrast between No. 35, who chose the most difficult path, and Giraffe, who was not seriously injured but regretfully retired due to illness.

Boozer saw the little boss laughing non-stop. He looked down the field and saw that there was nothing funny! Today's opponent was so difficult to deal with, but the little boss could actually laugh. Is this the legendary big heart?

Boozer couldn't figure it out... He felt that he could just be a little brother.

After they all went to say hello to Sabonis, Liu Mang took Boozer, who looked like a bandit, to pay tribute to the world basketball superstar. After Sabonis made it clear that this was his last season,

When O'Neal played with the Trail Blazers, everyone went up to pay tribute.

But who is Liu Mang? The public enemy of Portland!

As soon as Liu Mang and Boozer walked to the Trail Blazers side at halftime, the audience started booing.

Sabonis was chatting happily with the outstanding juniors Raheem and Jason Terry. Suddenly, an explosion of boos came from the scene, which surprised Sabonis. The other party came to pay tribute. Why were the fans booing?

Then I saw Liu Mang with a "bodyguard" behind him, and I was suddenly not surprised. This young man was booed wherever he went.

Before Liu Mang could speak, Sabonis, a cheerful uncle from the former Soviet Union, spoke first: "Haha, I'm just telling you why the fans are so enthusiastic. It turns out it's you, Ace. Don't worry, we won't fight. We don't need to bring bodyguards.

"

Enthusiastic? Liu Mang listened to the boos at the scene. The fans were really enthusiastic, but poor Boozer was booed.

I am very used to being booed. The personalities of European and American people are much more cheerful than those of the same age in China. Most of the Chinese uncles in their 30s and 90s have "steady hearts". Liu Mang immediately reached out and responded.

: "Hello, Mr. Sabonis, my name is Ace Liu, and this guy's name is Carlos. Although he doesn't look good to the audience, he is a good guy."

Sabonis didn't expect Liu Mang to be so polite. He thought this young man would fire off a challenge and issue a declaration of challenge, because Liu Mang had behaved like this when facing celebrities in the past two years.

Liu Mang's performance was beyond Sabonis' expectations. He stretched out his hand and shook Liu Mang's hand: "Just call me Avidas. Is your bodyguard called Carlos? He doesn't look good enough for the audience? This description... is really interesting.

…”

After teasing, Sabonis stretched out his hand towards Boozer: "Hello, Carlos, I heard that you also grew up in the Nordic region? Not bad, you have the look of us Nordic people, you are really strong."

Boozer was so helpless on the side. Boss, what do you mean by not looking good enough for the audience? Can you explain it to me? Seeing Sabonis's outstretched hand, Boozer was flattered and quickly stretched out his hand to shake it.

In fact, the fans at the scene were just as surprised as Sabonis. They were quite surprised to see Liu Mang say hello, shake hands, and just stand aside without saying a word.

One of the important reasons why they booed so fiercely was that they felt that Liu Mang might be talking nonsense again, so they booed Liu Mang from the beginning, but they didn't expect that Liu Mang actually just said hello... Trail Blazers fans

I actually feel a little regretful...

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The pre-match salute was over, and the players from both teams returned to the bench. The game was about to start, and the two teams began to prepare for the game.

The match between the two teams was shown on the big screen, and the players also took the field.

The Trail Blazers fielded a lineup of Derrick Anderson, Bunch Wells, Scottie Pippen, Rasheed Wallace, and Dale Davis.

This year is the year when some Blazers players have risen, such as Bunchy Wells, who just signed a big contract, and Liu Mang's fellow player, Randolph, who averaged two points per game last year.

But this is also the year when many Blazers players are gradually fading out of the league, such as veteran superstar Scottie Pippen. Pippen is in the last year of his big contract. The huge contract of 19.73 million has indeed blocked the Blazers' salary space. However,

It's time to end.

The little flying squirrel has become an old flying squirrel. Damon Stoudemire has lost his position this year. An ankle injury has seriously affected his strength. At the age of 30, it is unlikely that he will regain his previous speed.

The Eagles continue to field Jason Terry, Prince, Raheem, Muhammad, and Ratliff.

Soon, the final preparation time before the game ended. After the two teams completed their opening moves, the referee blew the whistle to start the game. Players from the two teams came to the court. Ratliff and Dale Davis jumped the ball.

Ratliff, who was in his prime at the age of 30, easily won the jump ball over the head of the 34-year-old Dale Davis.

The Eagles attack first.

Jason Terry advanced to the frontcourt, and Bunchy Wells defended.

Liu Mang on the sidelines looked at the Blazers' defensive enthusiasm and secretly lamented that today's game was difficult to win! The biggest difference between the Trail Blazers this year and last year was their defensive enthusiasm. Even Bonzi Wei, who never liked defense and only liked gambling steals,

Steve focused on staying outside the three-point line and did not rush forward.

Although Wells had a few steals last season, his aggressive gambling steals not only did not bring much help to the Blazers, but instead caused loopholes in the Blazers' perimeter defense. This season, Wells'

Steals have dropped a lot, but defensive effectiveness has improved a lot.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Liu Mang feels that sometimes, a veteran with enough prestige is really important to a team!

Without Liu Mang on the court, the Hawks' tactics were the same as the current league trend. Raheem, the team leader with low post singles ability, first sat in the low post and relied on Pippen to get the ball.

Time is not forgiving, and Pippen is completely at a disadvantage when facing Raheem. Raheem's playing style is getting stronger and stronger, and he is more and more inside. This is inseparable from the needs of the team. The Eagles

There aren't many players who can score in the paint, so Raheem needs to get as far inside as possible.

Jason Terry passed the ball to Rahim, and Rahim turned towards the baseline. Pippen couldn't keep up with his tough and quick steps, but the Trail Blazers made up defense quickly, and Rahim just

Turning around and stepping on the sideline on the left side of the three-second zone, what came face to face was the rough and crazy face of Rasheed Wallace.

Rahim was so surprised!

When he played against Rasheed Wallace last year, Rasheed Wallace did not have this kind of defensive awareness and enthusiasm!

Pippen's defense now relies more on diving and small moves. Rahim is now blocked by a guy with rough moves in front, and interfered by Pippen who keeps making small moves in the back. It seems that he can only force himself. Fortunately, at this time, Mo Han

Mulder consciously moved to the middle distance, and Rahim immediately passed it.

Rasheed Wallace didn't have too much worry about Muhammad pulling into the mid-range. Muhammad's free throw percentage was only over 60%, and Raheem did not score or cause a foul.

The ball was passed to a power forward with no scoring ability, and Rasheed Wallace's cover was considered a success.

The moment Muhammad received the ball, Muhammad immediately turned around and took a step toward the outside. At the same time, Jason Terry suddenly cut inside. Wells reacted quickly and was in the middle.

Jason Terry was in a parallel position, sincerely positive and focused. Jason Terry's sudden cut without the ball did not stop Wells from losing his position.

But Muhammad also made progress. He took a dribble and threw the ball directly, and then went up to help Jason Terry block Wells. After getting rid of Wells, Jason Terry received the ball and rushed to

Basket!

This ball has the feel of a pick-and-roll like Boozer and Garnett. Although Muhammad cannot achieve the effect of attracting two people to defend like Boozer and Garnett, Muhammad has no ability in front of him.

When defending someone, this move is really useful.

Jason Terry rushed to the free throw line, Dale Davis and Pippen came over to defend, Jason Terry once again passed the ball back to Rahim who was pulled out to the left side of the three-second area, Rahim

Mu's hand didn't stop the ball and passed it directly to the other side of the three-second zone. Ratliff caught the ball and hit it high to score two points.

The ball was scored, but the attack time took 22 seconds!

too difficult!

After the Hawks scored, the Trail Blazers were very unhappy. Wells kept making elbow movements in front of the referee, indicating that Muhammad's pick-and-roll just now was a foul. It was a moving pick-and-roll.

However, the referee could clearly see that Muhammad's move was not really a moving pick-and-roll. Before contact, Muhammad had already established his position. He was similar to No. 21 when he blocked someone but moved his steps without blocking.

Difference, so don't pay attention to the big stick.

Since the Flying Squirrel was released, the Trail Blazers did not have a serious point guard. Derek Anderson received the serve and advanced.

However, Derek Anderson's organizational skills are not bad. He is a very versatile defender. He has more than 3 assists and rebounds all year round. His peak year was the last year of his rookie contract with the Spurs, averaging 15.5 points on 12 shots per game.

4.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Then the Spurs couldn't afford a big contract, so he was poached by the Trail Blazers for 30 million in four years.

After advancing to the frontcourt, Anderson did not hold the ball, but handed it to Wells.

Today, it was probably the time for Prince to pay his tuition. When Wells received the ball, all the Blazers players pulled away. Wells received the ball and rushed straight to the basket.

The current stick is not the fat guy from the Rockets days who didn't get a big contract and didn't care to train. He is muscular and has excellent speed and explosive power. Prince saw Wells's tendons coming towards him, and Prince was very

He had the courage to go forward without fear...and then was miserably crushed to the side. Wells rushed to the inside. Ratliff came to the defense quickly and had good defensive habits. He raised his hands high and did not take off.

But the characteristic of Wells is that he is a defender who plays like a power forward. He has excellent footwork inside. He turns around and moves laterally to the other side of Ratliff. When Ratliff turns around, he takes a step into the basket.

down, then turned around and came behind Ratliff and threw the ball toward the basket.

Fantasy footwork from the guard! Ratliff was dizzy by Wells' top spin!

Really awesome! When there are people with a prickly personality that can suppress Wells, he is just as he claims to be, the guard with the best inside scoring skills in the NBA!

This time, the two teams were tied.

However, the process was beyond fans' expectations. From the data point of view, the Trail Blazers are a team offensive team, while the Hawks are a star team. The three main scorers of the Hawks averaged 71 points per game after December 21, 2002.

points, accounting for nearly 70% of the Eagles' total points.

But in this opening offense, the Hawks actually played a team offense, which involved a lot of passes and took a long time, while the Trail Blazers played alone and scored the ball in a few seconds.
Chapter completed!