Chapter 15 Duncan, Duncan, and Duncan...

"Duncan, Duncan, still Duncan..."

On the 13th, Su Feng, who was resting at home after defeating the Bulls, wasn't happy.

Looking at the pile of newspapers he had just bought, Su Feng, who had originally wanted to savor how the media would praise him, quietly walked to the balcony. As he felt the spring breeze on his face, he took a delicate notebook out of his pocket.

After flipping through dozens of pages, he finally found a blank space in a mass of dense text and picked up his pen to write a passage...

"Hmm... Next season, when encountering Duncan, I should take advantage of his outstanding help defense awareness and his lack of understanding of me, and complete a dunk over him as soon as possible, and say to him, 'The future is yours.'"

As an ordinary rookie, Su Feng deeply understood the principle of striking while the iron is hot.

The joy of a transmigrator is just so simple and unadorned.

When he thought that his future seniority would actually be the same as Duncan, a rookie of twenty years, Su Feng felt that he must 'mentor' this No. 21 rookie to show his senior demeanor.

But then again, this season isn't even over yet, and his little notebook is almost full?

"Alas... The stars of this era are too petty, one by one, they're all so calculating."

After shaking his head and sighing a couple of times, Su Feng locked the soon-to-be-filled notebook in the safe, then took out a brand-new notebook from the drawer.

"Compared like this, Kobe is the easiest to get along with.

Although he's sometimes stubborn, most of the time, he's not only willing to be my Pippen, but he's also relatively easy to coax..."

So, on this day, in Su Feng's heart, on his future "Pippen Ranking," Kobe quietly rose one or two spots.

There was no other way. As James' senior, Su Feng's vision naturally had to be longer than that of ordinary people.

You must know that Su Feng had planned his entire NBA career for a full 20 seasons.

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On the 14th, after returning to Philadelphia for a day of rest, the 76ers, who had just defeated the Bulls, welcomed the avenging Timberwolves to the CoreStates Center.

Kevin Garnett, holding high his iron-blooded war hammer, opened the game with a war cry like an "Awoo," sounding the Timberwolves' charge...

Hmm...

Hmm!

"Wow, Ben Wallace is going to fly today!"

The Celestial Dynasty TV station broadcasted the game.

With Zhang's commentary, the rabbits in front of the TV all thought that the 76ers' explosive head was amazing!

Su Feng hadn't fully recovered in this game, so after teaching Wallace the secret to defending Garnett, Su Feng went to help Iverson double-team Stephon Marbury.

Because after losing to the 76ers last time, the Timberwolves lost two defensive players, Dean Garnett and Chris Jent, in the game against the Celtics...

Therefore, Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders couldn't even shuffle his lineup in this game. He could only let Gugliotta play center and Garnett play power forward.

The season had reached the point where injuries were common among the league's teams, but to be honest, the Timberwolves were really unlucky this time.

Because the two brothers injured each other while fighting for a defensive rebound.

As a result, one sprained his ankle stepping on his teammate's foot, and the other sprained his ankle because he couldn't stand firm.

Don't be surprised. If NBA players' bizarre injury experiences were written down, it could also fill a book.

Like in the future, Amar'e Stoudemire of the Suns once injured himself by punching a fire extinguisher in anger after losing a game.

So, no one knew if Garnett was intimidated by Ben, but in any case, this second-year wolf king was suppressed by Ben in this game.

Second-year Garnett's turnaround jumper depended on fate at this point. In this game, Ben defended him closely when he cut out, and if he cut inside, Ratliff would fill his spot.

Originally, even if he couldn't open up the situation on offense, Garnett could still contribute to the team by helping on defense, but in this game, he frequently committed fouls because he was anxious.

In the middle of the third quarter, Saunders, who risked keeping Garnett, who had four fouls, on the court, was completely out of ideas.

Because after Su Feng used his "stylish" breakthrough to break through the Timberwolves' perimeter defense, Su Feng successfully drew Garnett's fifth foul.

"Garnett has 5 fouls! Haha, it doesn't matter, Garnett is useless anyway," Zhang said with a smile on Celestial Dynasty TV after seeing this scene.

It was a pity that Su Feng couldn't hear Zhang's commentary... Otherwise, he would definitely have a feeling of running under the setting sun.

Because you might not believe it, but Zhang really commented this way in the future.

Saunders didn't dare to take any more risks, because in NBA games, Garnett usually had to wait until the second half of the fourth quarter to return after receiving his fifth foul in the third quarter.

However, on this night, the 76ers didn't give the Timberwolves a chance to play a decisive moment with them.

Without Garnett, and with two interior powerhouses injured, wasn't this Timberwolves' interior only left with a bunch of huskies?

Garnett, who covered his head with a towel, was extremely anxious sitting on the sidelines. Unknowingly, he had bitten a gap in the collar of his jersey.

In the end, the 76ers defeated the Timberwolves 88-107, further solidifying their seventh-place position in the East.

"Ai Feng" combined for 50 points in this game, but the most amazing performance for the 76ers was Ben.

Because in addition to scoring a career-high 10 points, Ben also grabbed a career-high 24 rebounds.

The current Ben was of course no match for the future "Big Ben," but as his performance this season became more and more outstanding, the 76ers fans now called him:

—"Freedom Fortress."

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On the 15th, after defeating the Timberwolves, the 76ers had another back-to-back game...

In this era without rotation, to be honest, the games at the end of the season really tested a team's willpower.

The 76ers continued to play at home in this game, facing the Hornets. During the pre-game warm-up, Su Feng, who was about to go up and catch up with Dell Curry, was amused, because behind Old Curry, a little head suddenly popped out, looking around.

After spotting Su Feng's figure, the owner of this little head first shrunk his head back, then quietly poked it out from the other side and observed Su Feng.

"Stephen and Seth insisted on coming, but it's really inconvenient to bring two kids on a road trip, so I had them do a shooting competition.

Because Stephen won, I brought him along," Old Curry said, stroking Little Curry's head.

Su Feng smiled and went up to pick up Stephen Curry, then he noticed that Curry had also specially put on a 76ers' No. 23 children's jersey this time.

"Uncle...

Can you also give me a pair of Michael Jordan's autographed shoes?" Curry, held in Su Feng's arms, blinked his adorable big eyes and said.

"Sure," Su Feng thought, it shouldn't be difficult for him to ask "Old Rogue" for another pair of autographed shoes.

After all, "Old Rogue's" EQ was "high" at this time.

"Thank you, Uncle!"

Curry happily kissed Su Feng on the cheek. Ever since watching the All-Star Game at home last time, Curry had been extremely envious of the "Uncle" who looked about 20 years old who received the shoes from Su Feng.

Before his persona collapsed, Jordan had indeed influenced an entire generation.

Being able to get Michael Jordan's autographed shoes was the most precious gift for people who loved basketball in this era.

Therefore, when Stephen Curry defeated Seth Curry in the shooting competition in Charlotte, Curry looked at his foolish younger brother and thought that Seth actually thought he wanted to go to Philadelphia for the snacks Su Feng gave...

You're too young, my brother.

What Stephen Curry is after, is it just mere snacks?

"Su... Stephen is just kidding with you, don't take it seriously."

After seeing Su Feng agree to Little Curry's request, Old Curry quickly said.

You must know that Michael Jordan's autographed shoes were not just ordinary favors.

Because this era was not like the future. Before social networks existed, even if Old Dell came forward himself, it would depend on whether Jordan was in a good mood.

"It's okay, I still have a pair of Michael's autographed shoes at home. He's kind and won't refuse me," Su Feng said to Old Curry.

Old Curry: "..."

Heh... Jordan is kind.

Old Curry felt that the world had changed.

It was no longer the world he knew.

"Okay, then if there's anything I need help with in the future, feel free to ask. Thank you, Su."

Old Curry felt that Su Feng's love for Stephen and Seth was indeed from the heart.

He wondered if his two sons had saved the earth in their previous lives, that they were able to form a friendship with a player with such a good personality.

Su Feng, who was pinching Stephen Curry's cheeks, nodded, and then, suddenly thinking of something, he said to Stephen Curry: "Stephen, how about I teach you how to play basketball?"

Little Curry patted his chest and said, "Okay, let me tell you, Uncle, I'm a great shooter."

"Can you shoot on an adult hoop?" Su Feng asked curiously.

"Of course!"

As if feeling that Su Feng didn't believe him, after jumping from Su Feng's arms to the floor, Little Curry held a basketball that was bigger than his face and completed a real-elementary school-style shot from about 1 meter away from the basket.

Swish—!

Su Feng had watched Curry's interviews in the future and knew that he had started playing on adult hoops at a very young age, so...

He didn't know what those people who really believed that Curry's "talent was average" were thinking...

You must know that Curry's shooting action, which was modified with the help of his father in the future, was a notoriously unstable shooting action.

And that extremely fast shooting action, in the entire NBA, no one else other than Curry himself had ever mastered it.

Including Lillard and Trae Young, they couldn't compare with Curry in terms of shooting speed.

In the future, many Curry fans blindly imitated Curry's shooting action, but they didn't know that this thing also depended on talent.

As long as he recalled his mentality of being defeated by Curry fans' various three-pointers on the amateur court in his previous life, Su Feng still hated it.

On the court, Curry looked up at Su Feng triumphantly. Although he was very small at this time, he could already make many adults cry in the toilet when he dribbled the ball.

Su Feng smiled, and then, just like that, he had a game with Curry...

An adult beating up an elementary school student in a one-on-one.

On the court, after repeatedly swatting away Curry's basketball dream while standing still, Su Feng looked down at Curry and smiled:

"Stephen, show some real skills. As long as you can score one point on me, I'll give you a year's worth of snacks."

After hearing Su Feng's words, Little Curry was first stunned, then taken aback. His little expression was both aggrieved and unwilling to admit defeat.

"Uncle, can you stop blocking me!" Little Curry protested.

"That won't do, Stephen. If you don't take basketball seriously, then you'll lose the meaning of playing basketball," Su Feng said seriously.

Curry bit his lip. The fighting spirit that had just ignited was instantly extinguished by Su Feng's words.

Little Curry, whose cheeks were puffed up in anger, had tears constantly swirling in his eyes, but you know what, he really didn't give up.

The environment influences growth, and character determines fate, which is indeed true to a certain extent.

On the court, the precocious Curry charged into Su Feng's defensive zone again without hesitation after dribbling back and forth continuously.

Su Feng continued to defend with his eyes in this play. What a joke, it would be too much to treat an elementary school student with the attitude of defending "Old Rogue."

Right?

Thump!

On the court, under Su Feng's eye defense, Curry suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

He saw him holding the basketball, bowing his head, and directly drilling through Su Feng's crotch!

This is...

A real-crossover dribble!

Su Feng: "..."

Swish—!

After getting past Su Feng, Curry used all his strength to throw the basketball into the basket with both hands.

"I won, Uncle!" Curry couldn't believe that he had actually gotten past the All-Star Game MVP!

He felt that he was really too clever.

Although Curry's shot was suspected of "traveling," because the petty Los Angeles referee wasn't there tonight, Su Feng didn't argue with Curry.

He bent down and stroked Curry's head: "How did you think of using this trick to get past me?"

Curry thought for a while and said, "Because you're too tall, Uncle, even taller than my dad. I often use this trick when I play one-on-one with my dad."

Su Feng glanced at Old Dell, who was smiling on the side, and thought... this father is too shameless, actually taking pleasure in abusing his son?

However, the greatest joy in having a son is probably this, right?

If having a son isn't for playing with, then there's no fun at all.

In his previous life, the happiest father in the league in the future might have been Old Dell. After all, what could be happier than watching his son grow into an MVP step by step?

Thinking about those "child-rearing" stars, you'll know how successful Old Dell's education of the two Currys was.

Su Feng stroked Curry's head and smiled: "Okay, I'll count this one as your win. We'll compete again next time."

Curry looked at Su Feng curiously and said, "Then... Uncle, when will you give me the snacks you promised?"

Su Feng shook his head helplessly. As expected, for children...

Snacks are the most tempting thing.

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After this little episode, at 8 p.m., at the CoreStates Center, Old Curry was courteous off the court, but on the court, he didn't mean to be courteous with Su Feng.

This Hornets team was currently competing with the Knicks for the top three in the East, and their overall strength was indeed above the 76ers.

This game was Coleman's return to his old stomping grounds, but this former All-Star power forward was contained by the recently hot Ben in this game.

Last summer, when the team used Coleman to trade for Su Feng, many 76ers fans had questioned the team's choice at the time, but now...

Almost without exception, everyone had become a "true fragrance" monster. (Meaning: "I was wrong.")

Coleman was contributing an average of 16+8 this season, and from his performance, he was still at the All-Star level, but if you compared him with the 18-year-old Su Feng, the 76ers fans could really laugh in their dreams.

Of course, the Hornets fans didn't feel that the team had lost much, after all, with Glen Rice and Anthony Mason, they really didn't have a place for Su Feng to train.

Glen Rice was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team as a substitute this year with his average of 26.8 points. This season, his three-point percentage was as high as 47%, and he averaged 2.6 three-pointers per game.

Anthony Mason was the Sixth Man of the Year in the 94/95 season. He was an outstanding defender with a pair of terrifying elbows and was the nightmare of many perimeter players at this time.

In this game, the Hornets won with their thicker lineup, and the 76ers, who had been fighting for days, were already exhausted.

Muggsy Bogues sent Iverson back to the blacksmith shop, and although Su Feng kept up with Glen Rice, Anthony Mason used his tank-like play to educate an unknown substitute for the 76ers.

In addition to Dell's 4 three-pointers, the Hornets finally bit off this tough bone from the 76ers on the road, 98-86.

It is said that Little Curry, who "defected" to the 76ers camp in this game, attracted the attention of the TV broadcast many times.

Old Curry felt very embarrassed, because in this game, every time he made a three-pointer, Stephen Curry would stare at him with "fierce" eyes.

Old Curry was extremely helpless, thinking, is this really my own son?

Just like that, the 76ers' winning streak was ended by the Hornets. After the game, in addition to telling Su Feng to be sure to send him snacks, Little Curry also gave Su Feng a gift he made in art class.

A small basketball made of plasticine.

Stephen Curry told Su Feng that this was the "remuneration" he paid to Su Feng.

Alright...

He didn't know if someone who was testing his luck in the casino would cry after knowing that his autographed shoes were only worth a piece of plasticine...

Of course, how can a child's innocence and simplicity be measured by such vulgar things as money?

Speaking of which, after the end of this back-to-back game with the Hornets, there was only about 1 month left before the playoffs.

Holding on to a playoff spot was the goal for Su Feng and his teammates this season.

And next, the 76ers would have a valuable two days of rest.

Looking at the basketball made of plasticine in his palm, Su Feng, who was feeling a moment of warmth, didn't know at this time that...

The challenges that the 76ers would face in the 96/97 season had only just begun...

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ps: Guaranteed 1/2! Taking a leave of absence today, because your sister-in-law is taking the train from her hometown tonight. A Qiao's mind is very chaotic, and she can't revise the article well. After I go out and pick up your sister-in-law in a while, I will get up earlier tomorrow to make up for this guaranteed chapter!