Chapter 145 The Flying Pig's Respect

Just as the Suns' management was caught in a dilemma...

Beside them, Charles Barkley, who had come specifically to watch the rookies perform today, had this expression:

^(*￣(oo)￣)^

This "Flying Pig" was very unhappy.

The reason for his displeasure was simple.

Why were they all praising that kid from Philadelphia?

In the summer of 1991, after storming into 76ers owner Harold Katz's office and roaring at the owner, Barkley and Philadelphia were at odds.

Since then, everyone in the league knew that it was "you die" or "I die" between Philadelphia and Barkley.

Adding to that the Suns' poor performance this year, being eliminated by the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, Barkley, as Phoenix's number one man, was naturally to blame.

Therefore, all the unhappiness completely erupted when the Suns' management repeatedly mentioned "that kid from Philadelphia."

What Su Feng, who was asking Nash for advice on dribbling skills, didn't expect was that...

In the home of freedom, democracy, and peace, he was inexplicably hit by a map cannon that, in the eyes of Mi fans, could never exist in America.

"I heard he was the best defensive player in the Pennsylvania high school league for two consecutive years?"

Barkley pointed at Su Feng, who was resting on the sidelines, and asked head coach Paul Westphal.

Looking at Barkley's somewhat frantic expression, Westphal suddenly had a bad feeling.

So, Westphal hurriedly said, "He's just a rookie, a high school student, nothing to mention."

"What rookie? He's definitely going to be drafted this year, right?

If that's the case, then he'll soon be an NBA player." Barkley waved his arms and laughed.

"But Charles..."

"Besides, he's 201 centimeters tall (with shoes), and I'm only 198 centimeters.

I think I should test whether his defense is really as good as they say." With that, Barkley walked towards where Su Feng was resting.

Westphal was stunned.

Because this summer was Barkley's contract year, both the Suns' management and the coaching staff felt like a wild boar was about to break out of its pen.

"Even though he's taller than you, Charles, you weigh a full 121 kilograms!"

Looking at the 91 kilograms written on Su Feng's physical test report, Westphal could only wish this rookie to be strong...

...

"Hey, kid, interested in a one-on-one with me?"

On the court, Barkley walked up to Su Feng with a basketball and said.

Huh?

Su Feng, who was chatting with Nash, was stunned.

Yo, isn't this the famous Flying Pig?

Su Feng was no stranger to Barkley.

But...

Why did this big shot suddenly want to challenge me?

Could this be the Suns' management's intention?

Did they want to test my mismatch defensive ability?

You know, although Barkley has the height of an outside player, he's a genuine inside player.

Especially his unique butt-plowing technique, Charles Barkley, proved with practical actions that even if you're not standing in the wind, pigs can still fly.

Looking at this NBA legend who didn't seem to have good intentions, the clueless Su Feng glanced at the Suns' management on the sidelines...

But why were the Suns' management shaking their heads?

"What's the matter, did reading in Philadelphia make you stupid? Kid." Seeing Su Feng looking left and right, Barkley continued to provoke him.

Okay...

This Flying Pig was indeed asking for a beating.

Su Feng decided to accept Barkley's challenge!

Not because Su Feng was stimulated by Barkley's clumsy trash talk, but because...

"Ding! It has been detected that the host is receiving a challenge invitation from a legend!

The current opponent challenging the host is Charles Barkley, one of the NBA's 50 greatest players.

Next, if the host accepts the challenge, during the one-on-one with Barkley...

The host's bricklaying value will increase to 20,000 points per missed shot."

Legendary one-on-one...

Twenty thousand points for a miss?

Seriously, this legendary bonus is simply terrifying.

Su Feng wondered if Kobe would have such an extra bonus when he grows up in the future.

Wouldn't that be?

Hehehe?

Su Feng's lifelong friendship with Kobe will not be mentioned for the time being. On the court, Su Feng had already prepared to stack armor and take a beating!

Come on, Charles, please beat me to death!

It is worth mentioning that after Su Feng stood up, his height was significantly higher than Barkley's...

Heh, let me tell you a joke, Barkley really is 198 centimeters tall.

And just as Su Feng stood in front of Barkley, for some reason, Nash felt extremely scared...

But, he still really wanted to cheer for Su Feng!

"Well... I'll just cheer for Su in my heart." Nash silently blessed Su Feng.

Ahem, it's not that Nash is spineless, but Barkley's elbows are too scary.

"Heh, looks like you still have some backbone, how about we play 11 points..." Barkley said with a smile, looking at Su Feng.

But...

Before Barkley could finish speaking, Su Feng waved his hand to interrupt him.

"Our one-on-one rules in Philadelphia are to play 21 points, with each person having one offensive opportunity."

Would Su Feng, a man who never admits defeat and is full of fighting spirit, be afraid of this opportunity to go one-on-one with an NBA legend?

Well...

Well.

In fact, Su Feng was still a little nervous at the moment, after all, he and Barkley were not in the same weight class at all.

But Su Feng also knew very well that although Barkley was foul-mouthed and had a bad temper, most of the players who had fought with him on the court became friends afterwards.

The reason is simple, Barkley was just venting his anger, not trying to ruin people.

To put it bluntly, with the system's rationality, plus Su Feng's cautiousness in liking to keep a backup plan, if Barkley was the kind of villain, then Su Feng would not have accepted this one-on-one.

So, although he didn't know where he had offended Barkley, wasn't it just about stacking the thickest armor and taking the most poisonous beatings?

Warrior players never give up!

"Looks like I have to learn some trash talk.

In the future, when I enter the NBA, I'll specifically find these legends for one-on-ones.

Then I'll say to my teammates who are preparing to come over and set a screen for me: Put away your damn screen, wouldn't that be great?" Su Feng thought with emotion.

On the court, when the Suns' management heard that Su Feng wanted to play 21 points with Barkley, they thought Su Feng must have a fever...

Oh, my God! Kid, do you know who your opponent is?

Su Feng: I know, if possible, can you help me call Michael Jordan?

"Interesting, come on, I'll let you attack first." On the court, Barkley threw the ball to Su Feng and grinned.

It has to be said that when Barkley lowered himself and looked at him, Su Feng did feel a chill.

Clang!

On the court, after the game started, Su Feng took the lead, but unfortunately, under the threat of Barkley's elbow, Su Feng failed to score.

"Is this all you've got?" Barkley looked at Su Feng and mocked.

"Yeah, it is." Su Feng nodded and said with a happy face.

Twenty thousand bricklaying points!

Being able to play with Barkley for a day is better than playing with Kobe for 10 days!

Su Feng believed that when he enters the NBA in the future, the bricklaying value in NBA games will definitely be heavenly.

Bang!

However, the joy on Su Feng's face obviously angered Barkley.

Barkley felt that he was being looked down upon by a high school student, so he used his big butt to plow inside.

There was really nothing he could do...

After being pushed away by Barkley, Su Feng didn't even have a chance to get up and chase after him.

Although the Flying Pig's state was starting to decline compared to his peak, it had to be said that Barkley not only had strength, but he also paid attention to technique when plowing.

This time, he first used his butt to plow Su Feng away with a combination of speed and slowness, then used his elbow to prevent Su Feng from getting up, and then scored with a turnaround.

1 to 0, after scoring, Barkley raised his right arm, looking like Popeye the Sailor Man from Su Feng's childhood.

"Rookie, you've wasted your height!" Barkley complained.

Su Feng still ignored Barkley and prepared to continue his attack.

Clang!

Oh dear, this rhythm is very floating!

Under Barkley's defense, Su Feng knew that if the Flying Pig pressed too hard, he might not even have a chance to shoot.

So Su Feng would shoot whenever he could, as for whether he would score?

Just be happy, happy basketball is the most important thing.

"Is all you can do is these sissy shots?" Barkley taunted Su Feng while looking at the Suns' management on the sidelines.

Is this the player you said has a decent offense?

The Suns' management looked at each other, and everyone didn't think there was anything wrong with Su Feng playing like this, they just felt that Barkley was bullying him a bit too much.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

This impact.

This power.

It's just too exaggerated.

Although he was already an aging warrior, at this moment, the armor that Su Feng had stacked up had been completely pierced after being drilled by Barkley.

But giving up was impossible.

Because Su Feng didn't just want bricklaying points.

Basketball was his dream.

Su Feng knew from the beginning that it would be difficult for him to win, but he still wanted to try, to see the gap between him and an NBA legend.

Being able to exchange blows with Barkley, who was still at the end of his peak, was also his purpose in playing basketball in Su Feng's view.

Can't hold him off?

That's normal.

Can't defend?

Then he had to try his best to defend.

Head-on, that's Su Feng's way of basketball!

On the court, just as Su Feng was being chased away by Barkley again, under the effect of the Rock Badge, Su Feng quickly adjusted his center of gravity and pounced on Barkley again.

On the sidelines, Nash couldn't bear it any longer as he watched this scene.

"Go for it—! Su!"

That's right, even though I'm a defensive black hole, I must not give up on defense just because I can't defend.

Bang!

On the court, Barkley certainly noticed Su Feng, who was even more annoying than a goblin, but Barkley didn't believe that anyone would dare to help defend him under the threat of his iron elbow.

Because even in the NBA, there were definitely no more than five people who had the courage.

What's more, Su Feng was just a rookie?

However...

Su Feng really pounced over!

So, Barkley hesitated.

And it was this second of hesitation that caused the Flying Pig to forget to retract his elbow.

Clang!

Su Feng's brow bone collided with Barkley's elbow and broke instantly.

However, Su Feng's long fingers reached the basketball held in Barkley's right hand!

Slap!

Su Feng actually blocked Barkley!

Barkley was completely stunned.

On the court, the Suns' management was also stunned.

Although Su Feng fell to the ground the moment he completed the block, he had shocked the entire arena.

Nash rushed to Su Feng's side as soon as possible. It is worth mentioning that when Nash ran to Su Feng's side, this thin white boy pushed Barkley.

"What kind of perseverance and courage is this?" Suns coach Westphal completely put away his previous contempt for Asian players.

In Su Feng's previous life, Yao Ming once said that respect is not given by others, but earned by oneself.

At this moment, even Barkley couldn't help but want to give Su Feng a thumbs up.

On the floor, with Nash's support, feeling the blood flowing down his brow bone, Su Feng slowly stood up.

"Where's the team doctor? Where's the team doctor?" Nash shouted anxiously.

Su Feng noticed that Barkley's gaze towards him was a bit self-reproachful.

After all, no matter how unhappy he was with Philadelphia, Barkley also felt that he should have retracted his elbow just now.

So, Su Feng smiled at Barkley, "Wait a moment, our one-on-one isn't over yet."

Barkley: "..."

Suns management: "..."

"Su, don't play anymore, your brow bone is..." Nash advised from the side.

"It's okay, I have a lot of experience with this kind of thing.

And you know what, Kobe has broken my brow bone countless times." Su Feng said with a smile.

For some reason, Nash felt that Su Feng was only a head taller than him, but at this moment, he felt that Su Feng was really a giant.

Soon, the Suns' team doctors entered the court and began to treat Su Feng's wound.

But when they heard that Su Feng wanted to continue the game, the Suns' team doctors were also stunned.

"Are you sure? If you want to continue playing, then I can only sew you up directly without anesthesia," said a team doctor named James.

"Sew it up." Su Feng said calmly.

In fact, on the basketball court, the fragile brow bone is the easiest part to get injured.

In the future, it can be said that it is commonplace for NBA players to have their brow bones broken, but with the popularity of hemostatic gels, players can basically stop the bleeding by spraying some on the sidelines after being injured.

But in the 90s, don't even think about this kind of magical hemostatic gel.

In Su Feng's previous life, Sun Jihai, a Manchester City legend, was called the Chinese Sun by the British media, in addition to his name sun meaning the sun in English.

It was because he once played for Manchester City with a minor injury. After his brow bone was broken, he directly sewed dozens of stitches on the sidelines without changing his expression.

"You..." At this moment, even Barkley didn't know what to say as he looked at Su Feng sitting on the sidelines sewing up the wound on his brow bone.

Ten minutes later, Su Feng's bleeding had completely stopped. Apart from some changes in his vision, Su Feng was otherwise unharmed.

So, after changing his clothes and confirming that there was no blood on his body, Su Feng once again stood in front of Barkley.

The Suns' management originally wanted to stop this one-on-one with such a disparity in strength, but when they looked at Su Feng, everyone was stunned.

And although he had not spent much time with Su Feng, at this moment, Su Feng had become Nash's superhero.

"Su, don't lose to him! Go for it! I believe in you!" Nash looked up at Su Feng and said firmly.

"Don't worry, watch how I take care of this Flying Pig." Su Feng grinned and stroked Nash's head.

On the side, after taking a deep breath, Barkley looked at Su Feng and said, "I take back all my disrespect for you just now."

"From now on, I will regard you as an opponent like Michael Jordan." On the court, Barkley threw the ball to Su Feng.

Now...

Huh?

It was Su Feng's turn to be stunned.

Because Barkley also said that he would not use any inside offensive skills next...

In addition, perhaps to avoid Su Feng from being injured again, the Flying Pig obviously held back when defending.

Su Feng: "..."

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