So I am the god of basketball?

Chapter 72 I don’t need your love, bitch
  "damn it!"

Drexler's face hurt. At this moment, he thought of Meng Lang's "ghost hand" in the training camp last year.

Originally, he wanted to remind his teammates, but he heard before the game that he was a substitute, so he didn't care. As a result...

The already suppressed rhythm was now completely in a disadvantageous situation.

The timeout ended, and Adelman honestly returned the main force to the court.

Chuck Daly also returned to the starting lineup, but continued to place Meng Lang in the third position. Denis Scott's shooting performance in the first quarter was not very good. He made 4 of 1 shots, only hit 1 mid-range shot, and made one mistake.

Replace him with Meng Lang, who scored 1 points and 5 steal in less than 1 minute of playing. Chuck Daly believes that he will not have any complaints.

"Come on, let the game end in the next few minutes!"

A 10-point difference is a very subtle number in today's era.

Unlike the 10s and later, when a 10-point difference was equal to about 3 three-pointers, in this era if the difference exceeds 15 points, it will basically enter "garbage time."

In other words, as long as the Magic score 5 more points in a row, the Trail Blazers' mentality will almost collapse.

The Trail Blazers were obviously aware of this, and they handed the first goal back to the "Glider".

Drexler was the most explosive point guard in the 90s, and his style was indistinguishable from the young Michael Jordan. He is good at using his excellent physical fitness to perform "high-altitude operations" and specializes in challenging inhuman pulling movements.

But after the 92 Finals, the pressure of public opinion overwhelmed him.

Some players are like this. When the media praises him, he can play particularly well, but once the public opinion turns into strong ridicule and doubt, his performance will be greatly reduced.

91~92赛季场均25.1分的德雷克斯勒，在92~93赛季场均只有19.9分，命中率也掉到了42.9%。

This number is the lowest in his career.

Even in his rookie season, he averaged 45.1% shooting per game.

In other words, if his roles with Meng Lang were reversed and he was allowed to experience what Meng Lang experienced from the beginning, there might not be a "Glider" in this league.

One thing he was luckier than Kwame Brown was that he didn't have Michael Jordan next to him in his rookie season, and the front office quickly discovered his potential.

But the experience comes with experience. In the early stage, the media praised him as a "momentary bright star" with Michael Jordan. His shooting percentage has been stable at above 48% for a long time. Now the hit rate has dropped directly to 6%.

It can be said to be quite an exaggeration!

This is actually related to his style of play. Players who rely on physical fitness to break through are most afraid of hesitation. Once the opponent catches the rhythm, it is easy to lose control.

And "Glider" now, in addition to hesitation, is still hesitant.

Nick Anderson forced him in front of Shaquille O'Neal, preparing to form a trap.

Drexler showed his rich experience and stopped suddenly on the spot, abruptly widening the distance between him and Anderson. Just when he was about to take a shot, Meng Lang rushed over with a roar.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Meng Lang's charging posture, and hesitation appeared on his face. The "glider" in the sky was preparing to pass the ball, and it was passed to Meng Lang's hands.

"Thank you~"

While talking, Meng Lang raised his hand and threw the ball towards the Trail Blazers' defense zone.

Hardaway rushed over and performed a "folding dunk" to reward the Magic fans at the scene.

What a bargain for these bitches!
  After Meng Lang mentally scolded the Orlando people present, he turned around and taunted Drexler: "Clyde, do you really want to be my teammate?"

Drexler's expression froze at these words, and he held it in for a long time, unable to formulate a response.

"Try to be more aggressive, Anderson!"

Anderson's steal ability is very good, averaging 1.6 steals per game in the last two seasons.

Against players with poor psychological quality like "gliders", stronger defensive pressure can be formed through close pressure.

Don’t think you know this without saying it.

Basketball IQ is a very mysterious thing.

Take someone later, for example, who was familiar with the league rules and reacted immediately to call a timeout under such circumstances, saving the Lakers' ball that was about to be lost. Although this pause can be called out, it has many shortcomings.

But no one except him reacted to the situation at that time.

This is what basketball IQ shows.

Meng Lang watched Nick Anderson's defense very carefully. He did it consciously, but he was too afraid of the explosive power of the "glider" and was afraid of being wiped out by one step.

This will make Drexler even more determined.

Anderson listened to Meng Lang's words and said nothing, but he couldn't help but snorted in his heart:
  Are you teaching me to do things?

He dislikes this kind of rookie who has no sense of boundaries.

So much so that in the next round, "Glider" successfully completed a breakthrough from his right side.

Fortunately, Meng Lang ran from the flank to delay the attack, but this also allowed the "glider" to see his empty flank.

Catch and shoot, hit a three-pointer.

The Trail Blazers scored their first goal since the second quarter.

At the same time, the Magic's chance to make a run just disappeared.

Meng Lang looked at Anderson as if he was mentally retarded, and couldn't help but shake his head:
  I really can't communicate with this kind of complete thing!
  Is dominance so important?
  Is it so important that you don’t listen to even the right advice?

Anderson saw Meng Lang's reaction and suddenly felt that he was being ridiculed.

"Rookie, you missed someone!" He cursed.

Meng Lang continued to look at him with caring eyes.

This is what the consequential theory looks like.

The problem is that if he doesn't delay this moment, the "glider" will rush to the basket and dunk, and the subsequent momentum will be even more fierce!

In this era, three-pointers and good luck actually mean the same thing. The tactical status of the three-pointer is on the same table as that of children.

"It's okay, it's okay, let's return one, Meng Lang!"

Hardaway noticed the tense atmosphere here, and he immediately shouted.

Meng Lang nodded, put aside the conflict with this idiot, and devoted himself to the next attack.

In the 6 preseason games, he, Shaquille O'Neal and Hardaway have already developed a certain understanding of cooperation.

Seeing Shaquille O'Neal running to the elbow to catch the ball under the basket, Meng Lang consciously pulled towards the three-point line on the other side and paused one step away from the baseline.

Shaquille O'Neal's ability to attract double-teams under the basket is truly outstanding, opening up all the space on Meng Lang's side.

He immediately clapped his hands, Hardaway passed the ball with one hand, and Meng Lang took a wide open shot. But he didn't expect Drexler to pounce on him from a long distance away. Meng Lang’s passing vision was not good, but he still saw Anderson running from the top of the key.

But while he was jumping in the air, he pretended to shoot and did not pass the ball to Anderson. Drexler noticed the shape of his hands and stopped looking at him. Instead, he looked towards the basket. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Meng Lang hit the ball on his back.

Catching the rebounded ball, Meng Lang raised his hand and shot a three-pointer amidst the exclamations.

Eh?
  Hit me with something.

Drexler turned around and saw Meng Lang shooting again.

"Glider" spread his hands and looked at the referee.

In the small eyes, there is great doubt.

Are you throwing cigarettes in the air?
  So long in the air?
  Do you want me to give him the title of "Glider"?

Until this moment, the Orlando Arena exploded. Drexler still didn't understand why the referee didn't call a violation on Meng Lang's ball. He could see Meng Lang's feet off the ground with his own eyes.

and also……

Something hit me!
  "This guy should have seen me!"

Meng Lang's ball was very cool, but Anderson could clearly feel that Meng Lang, who was jumping in the air, actually saw his position, but did not pass it to him.

"Old bird, judging from the results, my three-point shooting percentage is higher than yours!"

Tonight, Nick Anderson has not scored a three-pointer yet, but Meng Lang has already made two of two three-pointers, with a 100% shooting rate!

"Wow, dream, I love your goal so much!"

In the auditorium, there were female Orlando fans going crazy.

Coming from the direction where the boos were loudest just now.

"I don't need your love, bitch!"

Meng Lang replied harshly, but was drowned in the cheers for him from the audience.

This scene is so ironic!

Meng Lang's three-pointer that toyed with the league's second shooting guard pushed the Trail Blazers to the edge of the cliff.

Shaquille O'Neal did not waste any more opportunities. He attacked continuously in the next few rounds and caused damage under the basket. With one man, he successfully opened the point difference to more than 1 points.

When the game came to the third quarter, there was basically no suspense about the outcome.

However, Chuck Daly continued to put Meng Lang on the court.

Isn't it a perfect match between "garbage time" and a young rookie who comes off the bench?

With the assist of Scott Scales' pass, Meng Lang scored consecutively. He had already scored 12 points in the first half, and he scored another five or six points in "garbage time". Well... his ability to shift peaks is really not good. .

At the end of the game, he took a total of 14 shots, hitting 8 of them efficiently and 3 of 4 3-pointers. He scored a total of 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists.

On average, one assist can be completed with one steal.

There was not a single mistake in the game!
  To hand over such a stat in the first game of his career is undoubtedly perfect. Wade can't just score 9 points when he comes!
  106 to 89.
  Because of Jordan's retirement, the Trail Blazers, who had "big dreams in spring and autumn", left the Orlando Arena dejectedly amid the cheers of the audience.

When Drexler passed by Meng Lang, an ESPN reporter quickly pressed the shutter and recorded this photo:

"Who knows, whether this will be another moment of changing times?"

Basketball is not a game of one theory, but the NBA is.

The team and fans who won the game that day were given the right to breathe before the next game. Thirty years later, this has become the norm in the NBA.

Meng Lang's performance tonight made the "glider" the backdrop.

Although this is only a regular season game.

The host at the scene did not keep Meng Lang. Although his statistics were good, the person with the best statistics tonight was Shaquille O'Neal, with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 1 block and 1 assist.

The spotlight on the scene should belong to him.

But the person with the strongest presence on the court tonight is definitely Meng Lang, so the reporter's first question is to ask him to evaluate Meng Lang's performance tonight.

"He had a perfect debut night. Tonight was his. He proved himself. Although there were too many doubters, he proved that Pat made the choice and he deserves this pick!"

O'Neill's face was filled with a happy smile.

"Do you think he'll start?"

"Of course, I will, no doubt." The host dug a little hole in this question, but Shaquille O'Neal was so excited that he didn't realize until the words came out of his mouth that he seemed to have said the wrong thing.

When Meng Lang was having trouble with Anderson, he actually saw it.

Chuck Daly also responded to the news about when Meng Lang will start.

"This is only one game. We all know how serious everyone's doubts are. We need more time to observe this matter! Let's see if he can maintain this performance."

Chuck Daly smiled visibly after speaking.

He thought of an interesting thing:

Meng Lang's first game at Duke seemed to have all the Duke fans shouting "we need meng!"

Let's see when Orlando fans shout this slogan too!
  This man knows how to manipulate other people's psychology.

Whether it’s a player or a fan…

When a reporter asked about the slightly heated conversation between Meng Lang and Anderson, Chuck Daly showed a "no big deal" expression: "This is how communication on the field sometimes goes!"

Meng Lang's answer was similar: "We are all men, so it is inevitable to speak louder. Just because our voices are loud, you can't think that we are quarreling, right?"

"When do you think you'll be in the Magic's starting lineup?"

"If our opponent is still the Trail Blazers tomorrow, I think I can be in the starting lineup tomorrow!" Meng Lang's answer made the audience laugh, except for Portland reporters. ——How can they laugh!

"Let's talk about that ball you played on Drexler. What did you think at the time?"

Meng Lang said: "He just passed me a ball not long ago, so I believe he and I will work well together. Sure enough, even with his back, he passed me a comfortable ball!"

Special code!
  Listening to Meng Lang's ruthless ridicule to Drexler, they wanted to send a message to the "glider" immediately:
  Don't look at it, it's a bad review!

Meng Lang and "Glider" actually had nothing to do with each other, but...

Chat!
  "Glider" can tease him like this next time, if he gets the chance.

　Today’s 7th update, there will be more updates tomorrow.

　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)