NBA: Start by torturing Jordan and add points to upgrade

"This kid is going to make a name for himself tonight!" Miller couldn't help but praise after Stephenson's goal. "That was a difficult and daring goal. If he can keep up this performance, he'll be the biggest variable in the game tonight!"

“Reggie, wake up,” Jackson said. “This shot looks like he was just shooting blindly with his head down. Players like that are extremely harmful to the team. They will affect the team’s system and prevent other players from getting the ball and having a basketball experience.”

"Especially if he's capable of consistently scoring such difficult goals, why didn't Lin let him play before? Is Lin the kind of stubborn person who doesn't give players opportunities?"

"If my grandma were to do that, she could make two of those shots a hundred times, let alone an NBA-level player! I think we should quit while we're ahead and take Stephenson down right now, otherwise who knows what he'll do next!"

"His luck can't possibly be that good!"

As the two commentators were analyzing the play, Ginobili had already dribbled the ball up the court, and Stephens immediately pounced on him.

Yes, they pounced on it!
He was like a wolf that had spotted its prey; as soon as the prey entered his hunting range, he charged at it without hesitation!

If Stephenson has any top-tier physical talent in the league, it's definitely his wingspan!

This guy is 196 cm tall, but has an incredible wingspan of over 210 cm!
With that physique, he was definitely a great perimeter defender. Stephenson stuck to Ginobili on the perimeter and kept harassing him. The sudden tough defense caught Ginobili off guard. Although he didn't make any mistakes, he was still a bit embarrassed.

"This kid's defense is pretty good!" Miller said. "Putting everything else aside, just this defensive attitude alone is absolutely commendable, absolutely worth a job!"

However, no sooner had Miller finished speaking than Ginobili used a snake-like breakthrough, using two consecutive changes of direction and strange footwork to easily leave Stephenson behind. Then Ginobili suddenly passed the ball to Glen Davis on the wing, who received the ball and immediately pulled up for a layup.

"Shh!"

This guy looks round like a ball, so it's easy to think he's a tank player without brains or skills.

But anyone who knows Davis knows that this guy not only has a mid-range shot that always makes opponents pay, but he is also quite smart. He just didn't use it in the right way, which led to him becoming a law-breaking criminal many years later.

After Davis made the mid-range jumper, Stephenson dribbled up the court again, and this time, he once again chose an offensive approach that most coaches would find unbearable.

He dribbled the ball up the court, ignoring his teammates and defense, and after two between-the-legs passes, he suddenly pulled up and threw it!

"Shh!"

Another crisp sound! This guy actually just raised his hand and threw the ball—an absolute superstar shot that only superstars can make—and he actually made it in!
After scoring 5 points in a row, Stephenson was completely excited. He made a guitar gesture with his hands and kept plucking the strings in the air with his right hand, giving himself a solo!

This guy's passion and dedication are absolutely top-notch!

After Stephenson's impressive five consecutive points, the Celtics made a targeted substitution.

Tony Allen came on early.

Needless to say, he came specifically to target Stephenson!

"Wow! The Celtics are cautious enough!" Jackson said. "They've already taken Allen back after just two rounds. They're worried that Stephenson will get into a rhythm and lose control!"

Allen's presence on the court will definitely elevate the Celtics' defense to a whole new level. His ability to dominate on the perimeter and his one-on-one skills are legendary!
However, just like some star players who become unstoppable once they get into the zone, able to hit all sorts of amazing shots in a row.

Stephenson is clearly in that state tonight as well.

After Allen came up, this guy actually managed to hit twice more in a row!
One was a long-range two-pointer that suddenly emerged after an attack, and the other was a strong attack on the basket. When the opponent completely blocked all the space and he could barely even raise his arm, he made a low-handed layup that was so difficult for others to understand that he put the ball in.

In just 3 minutes on the court, Stephenson made all 4 of his shots!
His consecutive 9 points absolutely saved the Bobcats' lives!

This not only boosted the Bobcats' scoring efficiency but also allowed them to take the lead!
27: 22!

The Bobcats have taken a 5-point lead!

It was all thanks to Stephenson's personal abilities.

"Has this guy been this strong all along?" Miller couldn't help but exclaim. "Four goals in a row! Each one more difficult than the last, each one more unbelievable than the last!"

"The Celtics are guarding him right now with one of the league's top defensive players, Allen! And he's still able to score at will?"

In fact, Lin Tian knew that the reason why Allen seemed passive at this moment was because Stephenson was indeed in good condition and had entered the zone.

But the more important reason is that Allen hasn't figured out Stephenson's tactics and playing style. He doesn't know who this guy is or what he's good at, whether it's shooting, driving, or something else.

It's no wonder Allen didn't prepare for the game; he simply couldn't prepare.

This was Stephenson's first time playing in a playoff game outside of garbage time in his career. He hadn't been part of the team's rotation much during the regular season, playing only 35 games and averaging just 2 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist per game.

He has only played more than 10 minutes in two games in his career, both of which were during the last few games of the season when the Bobcats were resting him, giving him some opportunities.

But his performance in those few games was not worth mentioning.

A mere extra.

How can you blame Allen for not working hard enough or studying the opponent's videos when he has a player like that?

The Celtics probably didn't prepare any video of Stephenson for Allen to watch!
Not even one of the 29 teams in the league would show their players Stephenson's videos and information.

This thing is so obscure.

Who knew Lin Tian would suddenly bring up such a big shot at this time!
Basketball, in the end, is about who scores more goals and who gets more points.

This shows that basketball is an offensive game, and offensive players have too many options, making it impossible to defend against!
Especially when Stephenson was in top form and Allen had no idea what his playing style was, it was impossible to defend against him.

This guy plays so effortlessly, four balls, three different styles of play.

From three-pointers to long two-pointers and then to strong attacks under the basket.

Stephenson's offensive zone was as wide as the ocean.

How can Allen defend against this?

This is why sometimes fringe players on certain teams can suddenly explode when given the opportunity.

Because nobody understands them, and nobody studies or observes them.

But if they play well and their playing time increases, then the number of people studying them will increase dramatically, and their secrets and playing habits will be quickly dissected and studied by other teams.

This is why so many people, after putting on some outstanding performances, quickly fade into obscurity and disappear from the public eye.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of ability. Once someone is figured out, they become unable to adapt to the alliance.

They simply seized the opportunity at the right time, giving themselves a chance to defy fate.

Of these people who suddenly emerge, only a very few, less than one in ten, are able to seize the opportunity, maintain a stable performance, and become a prominent figure in the league!

After all, the league's scouting system has become increasingly mature and stable, and there are likely to be several NBA scouts watching the game in various locations.

In this situation, truly talented and capable top geniuses would have been discovered long ago.

As scouting capabilities improve, those hidden gems are becoming increasingly difficult to find!
At least Europe has been almost completely depleted; if we want to find more, we'll probably have to go to Africa.

Far away.

Back in the game, before Allen could figure out Stephenson's tactics and find a way to completely shut him down, Stephenson suddenly shut Allen down!

During an offensive play, Allen grabbed the basketball and was about to dribble into the paint when Stephenson seized the opportunity and swatted the ball away!
This shot was incredibly precise, and the basketball immediately slipped out of Allen's control.

But Allen reacted so quickly!
His speed and reaction after being intercepted were even faster than Stephenson's! He bent down and grabbed the basketball again, but just as he was about to pass it, another pair of large hands appeared again.

Allen and Stephenson are fighting over each other!

The two exerted force at the same time, but neither was willing to let go. After a struggle, they both fell to the floor.

Even after falling to the floor, the two were still unwilling to let go. While rolling around together, they didn't forget to give each other a few small gifts.

For example, Stephenson's head accidentally bumped into Allen's nose, and when Allen raised his knee, somehow, it cleverly bumped into Stephenson's stomach.

"Beep beep beep beep!" The referee's whistle rang out quickly, and they rushed to the scene immediately, then gave two thumbs up.

"Fight for the ball! Both sides are fighting for the ball! You two, let go, both of you let go! Now!" The referee roared as he stepped forward to pull the two apart.

After a great deal of effort, the two stubborn men finally let go, staring intently at each other, their eyes conveying the same emotion.

"You just wait, this isn't over yet!"

The two men glared at each other, while their respective teammates quickly gathered behind them to show their support.

"No big deal." Stephenson suddenly seemed to have the aura of a team leader, waving his hand and saying, "He didn't even touch a hair on my head. Everyone, just focus on playing. Don't worry, I can handle this kind of nobody!"

"A nobody?" Allen laughed in anger. "I made the All-Defensive First Team, and what about you? How many times have you been on the team's roster? You call me a nobody?"

"Only insecure idiots would flaunt their past glories. A genius like me only looks forward; ahead of me lies only light!" Stephenson retorted, continuing his tirade against Allen: "And it's just a defensive lineup, how dare you show it off?"

"So what if I did some dirty work and licked your team leader's ass? What's there to be proud of?"

"Kid, you're dead, I said you're dead!" Allen nodded, stopped talking, and stood menacingly in position to contest the ball, ready to compete with Stephenson.

However, this time, he lost miserably.

Allen is only 193 cm tall, and although his wingspan is long, it is only 208 cm.

There's a significant size difference between him and Stephenson. You might not notice it during a game, but that slight difference in talent becomes glaringly obvious during jump balls.

Stephenson easily won the jump ball, gaining possession for his team. He then eagerly asked for the ball again and dribbled it forward.

Upon arriving at the frontcourt and facing Allen once again, Stephenson did not pass the ball. Instead, the principal raised his hands high and made a gesture in the air.

"Get out of the way, I want to fight him one-on-one! I'll show him what I'm made of!"

Stephenson looked menacing and gestured for everyone to give him some space.

Allen slammed his hand heavily on the floor, then looked up at Stephenson with murderous intent in his eyes!
"Come on, kid! Come on!"

In response to Allen's reply, Stephenson also adopted a defensive stance.

The entire North Shore Gardens was once again abuzz with excitement.

"Tony, kill him!"

"Make him eat shit! Send him to eat shit!"

"Give him a hard time! Steal the ball from him, then fast break and dunk it on!"

"He only scored four goals, but this bastard acts like he has 4 points. It's ridiculous!"

"Even if I actually got 4 points, 1 rebounds, and 1 assists, I wouldn't be this excited, and I certainly wouldn't feel like I'm an emperor!"

"But this kid has only scored four goals and he already wants to wear a crown!"

"What kind of trash dares to think they're emperor! This world has gone mad!"

"They all think they're emperors. Next time, are they going to yell at Lin to his face: 'I'm the GOAT!'"

The cheers and jeers from the fans were deafening, but one thing was certain: everyone's enthusiasm had been ignited!

The fans at the stadium wanted to see Allen teach Stephenson a lesson.

Meanwhile, Bobcats fans are hoping Stephenson will score his fifth consecutive goal!

Stephenson's choice was to dribble between his legs and then suddenly throw the ball towards the basket!
Odom leaped into the air, caught the basketball with both hands in mid-air, and slammed it in!
He passed it on!
The court and stage were completely set up, and even the other Celtics players were a little distracted, with all their attention on Stephenson, when this guy passed the ball!

And it was an alley-oop!
"boom!"

After a loud bang, the flamboyant Stephenson put his hands to his mouth and then flew off to both sides.

This guy proudly blew a kiss to the entire audience!
Arrogant, too arrogant!
I simply can't stand it!
The boos from the entire stadium were deafening!

The entire TD Garden was going crazy over such a minor character. Lin Tian felt that this was probably a first in NBA history!

A nobody provoking the league's top powerhouse—that sounds really interesting!
After blowing a kiss to the entire crowd, Stephenson gave Odom a high-five after he successfully made a steal under the basket.

Finally, somehow they developed a strange tacit understanding, and they both turned to face Allen at the same time and started playing their virtual guitars.

A duet for the still bewildered Tony Allen!
These two bastards!
Allen stared at the two people opposite him; he was truly engrossed now!

Allen's best sign of getting carried away is when he starts attacking.

His offensive tactics can be simply divided into two moves.

Cutting to the basket for a layup or dunk, as well as a fast break layup or dunk.

Aside from these two moves, he has no other offensive methods.

After that play, Allen looked for an opportunity on the wing, then suddenly accelerated, shaking off Stephenson and charging toward the basket.

Stephenson really couldn't catch up with that play. First, Allen's movement was so cunning and hard to defend. Second, Ginobili's pass was absolutely brilliant, perfect in both angle and timing!
But when Allen got the ball and drove to the basket, he found that things were more difficult than he had imagined!

Odom had somehow returned to the paint and covered Allen with both hands, preventing him from jumping and easily making a layup.

Left with no other option, Allen could only pass the ball to Davis on the other side.

Davis received the ball and pulled up for another mid-range jumper, but unfortunately he missed this shot.

"You're not copying me, are you?!" Stephenson received the ball from his teammate after the teammate grabbed the rebound and passed it to Allen. "When everyone thought you were going to attack, you suddenly passed the ball. Was this all part of your plan? It's a pity that the fat guy missed. What a shame!"

"I'm not so easy to imitate!"

"But essentially, your idea is correct. This idea will definitely earn you the heartfelt love of the fans! It will be incredibly entertaining! I personally think it works very well! How about it? Want to give it a try? I can help you! Let me tell you, the key to playing this way is not how you pass the ball, but how to make the fans believe that you are really going to pass the ball or attack."

"Once they believe it and take it seriously, then your opportunity has arrived! You can fool them and then create a moment that excites them!"

"Shut up, can't you just shut up?"

Allen couldn't take it anymore; this kid's swearing was just too vulgar.

This kid is teaching people how to play basketball?
This is outrageous! A rookie, who's making his first appearance on the team's roster and playing in the playoffs tonight, what kind of experience is he trying to give me?
Kill him! Tonight, we must kill this bastard! (End of Chapter)