Chapter 46
Shentong and Jefferson looked at each other.
This is STO's direct competitor in the team.
Privately, Shentong and Jefferson discussed Kidders frequently.
...
Shentong stood up, smiled and patted Kidders on the shoulder.
"It's nothing, Corey. I understand your feelings. You take your one-year gap period too seriously."
Hearing Shentong talk about his hiatus, Kidders, who originally planned to come over to say hello and express his gratitude, stood there and listened attentively.
"I know that you can return to the court so quickly despite a serious ankle injury, which shows that you love basketball very much and still have the dream of basketball."
"I particularly like a saying, if you have a dream, then defend it."
"No matter what others say, you have to believe in yourself and work hard to achieve it."
"that's all."
Shentong's eyes are sincere.
These words are from Shentong’s heart.
Thoughts from a player who spent nearly his entire college career on the bench.
It is the love and dream for basketball that allow Shentong to persist until now.
...
Kidders felt a little moved.
Take the initiative to embrace STO.
"Shen, I know what to do."
...
After Kidders left, Jefferson frowned and whispered to Shentong: "Hey, brother, what's wrong with you? That's your competitor."
Shentong smiled and shook his head slightly, and said: "Richard, I understand what you mean, but first of all, we are a team, Team."
Jefferson was noncommittal.
...
Not far away, Kidd saw everything.
A rookie is actually encouraging a veteran player who has played in the NBA for four years.
This guy is a natural-born general!
...
The second half begins.
Kidders replied to Scott in the affirmative that he had no problem, took a deep breath and walked onto the court.
...
"Hey Corey, I thought I wouldn't see you again in this game."
When Miller saw that it was Kidders who had been bullied by him, he immediately prepared to regain his place.
Compared with the guy named Shentong, Kidders is obviously softer.
"Shut up, Reggie, I'm not afraid of you!"
Kidders suddenly shouted at Miller, his eyes full of fighting spirit!
Miller was stunned.
Kidders caught the ball and shot toward Miller.
This is a big two-pointer with one foot on the three-point line.
The ball hits the net hollowly.
Kidders breaks the scoring drought!
"yeah!"
Kidders roared angrily and high-fived Kidd and Martin who came over.
Then, point to the bench.
Miller took a look and saw that it was that guy again!
In any case, Kidders' roar let Miller know that he had lost control of Kidders.
...
Halfway through the third quarter, Shentong and Jefferson came on the bench at the same time.
Substituted Kidders and Martin.
While Martin was fighting for a rebound, his arm was twisted by Fox.
Out of the need to protect the players, Scott immediately made the substitution.
In this way, Van Horn was pushed to the power forward position.
Shentong and Jefferson are ranked second and third respectively.
...
"Shen, let me play with you next." Jaylen Rose stood in front of Shentong.
"Tch, who did I think it was? It turned out to be you, not as good as Reggie." Shentong was quite dismissive and even turned his head.
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Ross: "..."
"Who says I'm not as good as Reggie? I'm much better than Reggie!"
"Yeah?"
Looking at Shentong's evil smile...
Ross turned his head, Miller's expression was intriguing.
"You kid, don't even think about inciting feelings between us..." Ross said quickly.
STO did not respond to Rose who fell into the trap, but then asked: "What do you think of Keith Van Horn?"
Ross, who faced off against Van Horn in the first half, immediately said: "Keith? He's not up to the task."
Rose finally found an opportunity to taunt the Nets.
Even if you can't take advantage of Shentong, you can still attack Shentong's teammates.
"Hey, I said wheels."
"Jaylen, Jaylen Rose!"
"Oh, okay, Jaylen, did you know that Auerbach once compared Keith Van Horn to the next Larry Bird?"
"Don't be ridiculous, young man, Keith is not Larry. What's more, Larry is nothing special. What he is most famous for is his big mouth, and he was beaten for it..."
At this point, Ross suddenly felt something was wrong!
Turn around and look.
Larry Bird on the bench was looking at him with squinted eyes, his expression looking quite dissatisfied.
Looking back, Ross stared at Shentong angrily, gritted his teeth and said, "You are a bad guy. You stand here on purpose and try to trick me into trying to make me look embarrassed."
Shentong smiled slightly and left the bottom corner near the Pacers' bench.
Everything is within Shentong's plan.
...
“Do you know what ‘dang-dang-dang-dang-dang’ is?”
"when"
Rose's mid-range shot missed.
My mind is about to explode!
The promised trash talk turned out to be a performance by Shentong alone.
In the third quarter, STO was like a headless fly, "buzzing" and "buzzing" in Rose's ears.
"How many brothers and sisters do you have?"
"Are your parents still alive?"
"Both people and trolls are born from mothers. The difference is that people are born from human mothers, and trolls are born from mothers who troll..."
"Being a troll is like being a human being. You must have a kind heart and don't always talk trash on the court..."
...
"Ah~~I can't stand it anymore!"
Rose finally collapsed after missing another jump shot!
This was the first time in Rose's life that he encountered such a chatty player.
"Hey, he understands, do you understand?" Shentong turned his head and looked at Reggie Miller, who was standing nearby.
I turned a blind eye when it was time to cooperate with your performance...
Miller didn't look sideways and pretended not to hear what Shen Tong said.
Seeing that Miller didn't respond, Shentong looked at Tinsley.
Shentong: "..."
Tinsley: "..."
Looking at each other.
"What's your mother's last name?"
"Ah~~~" Tinsley was about to cry.
I'm just a rookie, I shouldn't have to endure this!
...
The Pacers trio, who originally thought they could severely attack the Chinese rookie with trash talk, took the initiative to ask for a rest.
There was something wrong with the mentality of the three of them.
So much so that I can't concentrate on playing on the court.
Fell into a spiritual struggle with Shentong.
But obviously.
Shentong from Zuan is even better.
Seeing Miller, Rose, and Tinsley being replaced first, STO deliberately stood where they passed by.
"You're actually faster than me, you guys are really good!"
The three of them quickened their pace and hurried past.
Not long after, Scott also replaced Shentong and others.
The two teams once again entered into the selection competition for alternative players.
...
Reggie Miller was sitting on the bench with a livid face and seemed to be in a very unhappy mood.
Losing is not unacceptable to Miller.
But Trash Talk lost, and Miller felt devastated.
What's more, the opponent is a rookie from China!
...
That night, Miller's wife Marita, who was watching the game at the scene, returned home and took the initiative to change into the Nets' No. 25 jersey.
She knows.
There is no escaping this night.
Chapter completed!