Chapter 1651 The Great Kill

Staples Center. After Su Feng meticulously prepared this "comeback ceremony" for Kobe, Ben Wallace handed a crumpled bill to Su Feng.

"You win, Su." Looking at Su Feng, Ben Wallace said with a meaningful expression.

On the court, as the big screen displayed the starting lineups for tonight's Cavaliers and Lakers game, Marc Gasol and O'Neal were ready at center court to begin the tip-off.

Cavaliers: O'Neal, Bosh, Artest, Korver, James.

Lakers: Gasol, Marion, Su Feng, Kobe, Dragic.

As the Lakers' old and new generations of meat shield centers, looking at Marc Gasol and Kobe, who had just received a standing ovation from the Staples Center crowd, O'Neal was undoubtedly the most uncomfortable person on the court at this moment.

Sigh...

Wait!

When did O'Neal become a meat shield center?

Isn't he a low-post killer?

Uh...

Well, it depends on how you understand the concept of a meat shield.

First of all, is O'Neal very meaty?

Secondly, last season, didn't he and Marc Gasol both suffer beatings from Yao?

So, given these two points, isn't O'Neal just a meat shield center?

Don't ask.

Asking is like saying that in Charles Barkley's view, if his skin had been as thick as O'Neal's back then, and he had gone to hug Su Feng's leg earlier, he would be a dynasty player now.

Clap!

At center court, O'Neal tipped the ball to the Cavaliers, and James was responsible for dribbling the ball across half-court.

At this moment, an interesting scene appeared on the court.

The Lakers fans, who originally thought that the Lakers would send one of 23 or 24 to match up with James, had just gathered their breath in their chests, ready to stand up and cheer for 23 or 24...

But...

After everyone realized that it was Marion who was guarding James, the Lakers fans on the scene immediately chose to sit back down in their seats.

Oh, tonight Lue arranged for Marion to guard James!

"Go for it, Shawn!"

On the scene, the Lakers fans, who turned their actions into inner support, silently cheered for Marion in their hearts.

Marion: "..."

This is too real!

Does this mean that because I'm not handsome enough, I don't even deserve applause and cheers for playing at Staples?

The Cavaliers' first attack. Recalling the scene of Kobe being admired by ten thousand people at Staples just now, O'Neal took the initiative to screen for James at the high post.

As the saying goes, the more you think about it, the angrier you get; the more you step back, the more you feel like you're losing out...

At this moment, in the eyes of O'Neal, who always keeps score, even if Su Feng personally came to persuade him tonight, he would exhaust all his strength to turn Staples into Barcelona after Messi's departure in someone's timeline.

However, for Marion, who had suffered from the "Maple-Shark" pick-and-roll in his early years, how could he give O'Neal a chance to screen him, having already observed O'Neal's movements?

On the court, the "Hacker" directly tampered with the Cavaliers' offensive program, preemptively stealing the play, and breaking the Cavaliers' "Shark-Emperor" pick-and-roll with a "one-man charge."

Well...

"One-man" refers to Marion himself.

And that "charge"...

Of course, it's Su Feng, who switched defense with Marc Gasol and was brought by O'Neal in front of James!

Oh, you ask why it's the "Shark-Emperor Pick-and-Roll"?

Uh...

Could it be that under this wide sky, there is a reason to let the crown prince be the crown prince for the rest of his life?

Damn it!

As Su Feng fell to the ground in response, the referee closest to Su Feng and Artest immediately blew his whistle and signaled an offensive foul, charging.

On the court, Artest, who was called for the offensive foul, was dumbfounded.

Because based on his years of experience against Su Feng...

How could his physical collision, which couldn't even knock down Nash just now, knock down Su Feng?

However, before Artest could argue with the referee, Su Feng had already walked up to him "with a limp" and said, "Ron, I'm an old player past my prime now. You should take it easy on me."

Artest: "..."

Can... Can you have a little bit of shame?

Staples Center, it's the Lakers' turn to attack.

Beep!

As a result, as soon as Dragic dribbled the ball past half-court, because the referee determined that Artest had pushed Su Feng while fighting for position, Artest received his second personal foul in the game with a look of grievance.

No!

I just pushed you "lightly"!

That can push you away?

On the Cavaliers' half of the court, Artest became anxious.

Because receiving two fouls not long after the start meant that he would be substituted soon, so this time, he yelled at the referee.

Then...

Of course, the referee couldn't tolerate such provocative behavior.

"See, now you don't have to defend Ron anymore?" On the court, looking at Artest, who had been given an additional technical foul by the referee, Su Feng smiled at Dragic.

Hearing this, Dragic was first stunned, then surprised.

"But, who should we guard against this big guy they've brought up?"

Dragic asked, pointing to Millsap, who was replacing Artest on the sidelines.

Su Feng spread his hands, righteously and confidently saying, "Don't ask me, I have to guard Chris (Bosh)."

Kobe, who happened to be nearby, said in a serious tone, "Kyle (Korver) is one of the top shooters in the league today. Only I can limit him."

Marion, who happened to be coming over, smiled and said, "If you're willing to switch defense with me, I'd be happy to."

Dragic: "..."

Good heavens!

Is this the team's subordinate position for Lakers point guards?

No way around it.

Su Feng didn't expect Mike Brown to be so wary of him, insisting on using a physically strong forward to mainly defend him...

Plus, there's Little LeBron James, who insists on playing point guard...

Therefore, in order to protect Kobe's gaming experience, Dragic is destined to take the bullet tonight.

On the court, Su Feng made the free throw for the technical foul.

The game continued, the Lakers had possession, and Dragic passed the sideline ball to Kobe.

And at this moment...

Kobe admitted.

He really felt good.

Because as the Lakers' tactical core, what bullshit god of basketball wouldn't have to obediently run according to his eye signals?

However, what Kobe didn't know was that on the other side, Su Feng was also secretly laughing in his heart at this moment.

Because after Kobe's comeback, not only was his organizational pressure reduced, but the offensive space he gained on the court was also much larger than last season.

That's right, that's right.

If the Lakers were playing Hearthstone at this moment...

Then, in Su Feng's view, Kobe was the taunt monster that the opponent would have to find a way to deal with before he launched his kill, no matter what.

On the wing, Millsap, who had just replaced Artest, was responsible for matching up with Su Feng.

And at the high post, after Marc Gasol moved up to the top of the arc to form a triangle with Kobe and Su Feng on this side, looking at James, who was posing in front of him, Kobe immediately completed his first shot of the night with a beautiful jump shot.

Su Feng: "..."

No!

Why didn't you pass to me, so I could post up Millsap in the low post?

The Raul-Merien Twins in your imagination: a super combination that can play all kinds of dreamy linkages and showtime basketball.

The actual Raul-Merien Twins: each relies on their own ability, whoever passes is a grandson!

Clang!

On the court, Kobe's first shot of the night failed to hit the target.

However, in the paint, before O'Neal could turn around, Marc Gasol had already pinned him behind with his back.

O'Neal: "..."

Weren't you just on the outside?

Uh...

Clearly, O'Neal didn't trust Kobe enough, so how would he know that the moment he noticed Kobe preparing to shoot, Marc Gasol had already turned and rushed to the basket.

In the paint, Marc Gasol made the put-back.

0 to 5.

And the Lakers fans at Staples weren't disappointed that they didn't get to see Kobe's first shot back.

Because Kobe's beautiful jump shot just now had already brought tears to their eyes.

Back on the other end, the Cavaliers attacked.

James, who hadn't made an offensive play since the start of the game tonight, was clearly anxious.

This play, withstanding Marion's defense, James stubbornly forced his way through a bloody path along the middle.

However...

Just as he buried his head and dove into the Lakers' paint, James was dumbfounded.

Because at the moment he broke in...

On the court, the encirclement network composed of Marc Gasol, Su Feng, and Marion simultaneously trapped him in the middle!

This help defense!

If you don't understand, just ask.

Could it be that these three Lakers players are playing with each other's strings tied together?

And what's most despairing for James is...

When he looked up and wanted to throw out the hot potato in his hand...

The only passing lane in his vision, the side of Korver, was currently guarded by Kobe.

As we all know.

Human vision is limited.

Therefore, even the best passers can't always find teammates in open positions through a God's perspective, like you do when playing a game.

"We have defensive players who can almost cover the entire three-second area.

In my opinion, what this Lakers team lacks is never the fighting spirit on the defensive end...

But rather a defensive system."

On the sidelines, after raising the corners of his mouth with a smug look, Van Gundy, who was very satisfied with the defensive system he had built for the Lakers in the new season, smiled.

And on the court, because there was really no way, James had to hastily smash the ball towards the right corner.

But...

In the vast Lakers half-court, where did the Cavaliers have an offensive player standing in the right corner?

James with another turnover.

Lakers possession.

Su Feng, who had fully demonstrated his own deterrence in the paint tonight, couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "If I had figured out to play center earlier, how would there have been any fuss about the Big Four Centers in the 90s?"

On the side, O'Neal, who happened to hear Su Feng bragging about himself, almost didn't stumble while retreating on defense.

Forget it, forget it.

For Su Feng's sake, I won't argue with you.

After all, you and I can be considered to have "loved" each other once.

On the court, after Dragic dribbled the ball past half-court, Kobe received the ball again.

As a result, fortunately Su Feng kept a watchful eye.

Because at the moment Kobe raised his hand, when everyone in the world thought he was going to shoot again...

Only Su Feng knew that Kobe would pass the ball.

As for the reason?

Why would the Raul-Merien Twins tell you the reason for their plays?

On the baseline, after turning and bypassing Millsap, Su Feng went straight to the basket.

And at the same time, Kobe's alley-oop pass arrived as soon as it was said!

In the paint, Shaquille O'Neal's huge body didn't have time to turn around!

Because at this moment...

Divine punishment had arrived!

Bang!

Staples Center, because the happiness came too suddenly, almost 20,000 Lakers fans on the scene didn't react to what had just happened at that moment!

And in front of the TV, watching Su Feng straddling O'Neal's neck in the close-up shot and hanging into the basket with one arm...

It wasn't until Charles Barkley's commentary spread to thousands of households in North America, and until Zhang Zhidao shouted "Awesome" twenty-four times in a row, that fans in China and the United States realized...

Inadvertently, they had witnessed the greatest dunk of the 21st century!

"Su and Kobe...

Joined forces to dunk Shaquille O'Neal to death!"

"Heavens, earth! What kind of tacit understanding does it take to do such a perfect performance?"

On the Cavaliers' half-court, after landing from the basket, Su Feng didn't turn back to look at O'Neal.

Because Kobe had rushed towards him in the first moment.

Do you remember that day in 1994, Shaq?

If time could be turned back, would you still sign autographs and take photos with those two little brats?

Of course, I would...

On the court, as a privilege that only a few people in this league have, O'Neal placed his big hands on Su Feng's and Kobe's heads to the left and right.

"Do you know that you two just did something very excessive to me?"

Hearing this, after looking up at O'Neal with Kobe, Su Feng and Kobe said together: "Welcome back to Staples, Shaq."

In the world of the NBA, there aren't that many fights and killings.

No matter how many grievances and feuds...

Are destined to become the past.

And perhaps it was a coincidence...

Fourteen years ago, if that photo of Shaquille O'Neal with Su Feng and Kobe witnessed the rise of the Raul-Merien Twins.

Then fourteen years later...

Tonight's scene seemed like some kind of reincarnation.

Oh right, want to know why Kobe passed the ball to Su Feng just now?

Tch!

That's of course because...

"I'll pass you a few in this quarter. When it comes to the second quarter, you're not allowed to be as selfish as you were in practice!" On the court, Kobe said to Su Feng while retreating on defense.

"Don't worry, if I can't feed you lobs until you throw up in the second quarter, then I'll personally give you the title of 'Pennsylvania Magic.'" Looking at Kobe, Su Feng smiled.

Kobe: "..."

That was originally my title, okay?

Too bad.

Tonight, Su Feng and Kobe's high school coach, Gregg, wasn't at the scene.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be unfamiliar with the two's childish behavior...

Because, you might not believe it if I told you...

Back in Pennsylvania...

Those invincible high school powerhouses fell one after another amidst Su Feng and Kobe's banter...

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Also, let me say it again, Su Feng and Kobe's ability values and the rosters of each team are in the free epilogue chapter, so LCyyjC big brother, you absolutely won't have any money deducted for reading that chapter. And to avoid any misunderstandings, I've emphasized the word "free" in the title of that chapter.