mountain top

Chapter 271 When all those who aspire to reach the summit are mercilessly kicked off the cliff.
After the timeout, Coach K, desperate for a solution, put Rose and Westbrook together in the backcourt, attempting to break through the Chinese team's impenetrable zone defense by speeding up the pace and launching transition offense.

Facing the Chinese team's three-tower lineup consisting of Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, and Qin Yue, this is indeed a theoretically feasible solution.

But theory is one thing, but the US team, which lost a lot of defensive rebounds in the second half of the first quarter, was simply unable to execute the fast break counterattacks they wanted.

In the paint of the US team, with Yao Ming in front of Howard, Yi Jianlian behind him, and Qin Yue above him who could descend from heaven at any moment, I don't understand. Even if Howard could summon O'Neal's spirit to possess him during the spirit summoning ceremony, how could he possibly take on three opponents at once?

At the London Olympic Basketball Arena, the frequent loss of defensive rebounds directly caused the US team to lose a crucial source of their fast break offense.

So, how about using quick baseline serves to gain an offensive advantage?

In the latter part of the first quarter, thanks to the unreasonable speed of Rose and Westbrook's drives, the US team did indeed execute several brilliant fast baseline drives.

However, in the rounds where Qin Yue was able to retreat to his own half, the American team's fast-paced offense indirectly contributed to Qin Yue's illustrious reputation.

On the court, the "Turtle and Rose Duo," who both assist with rebounds and blocks, are practically Qin Yue's long-lost "brothers" in the United States.

That night, the Chinese team's strategy was clear.

That is, as long as Anthony and Durant are not allowed to shoot from the outside, no matter how the rest of the US team tries to attack, it will all be handled by Qin Yue and Yao Ming.

As a result, after one quarter, the American team, which seemed to have a lively game, was actually trailing the Chinese team by 9 points, 19-28.

Qin Yue specifically praised Sun Yue at the end of the first quarter.

如果只看技术统计，首节1投0中的孙悦仅拿到了0分2篮板1助攻。

On the court, Sun Yue, who follows Anthony wherever he goes, has only allowed Anthony to attempt one three-pointer so far.

Sun Yue, who adopted a strategy of allowing Anthony to drive but not shoot, never imagined that he could completely shut down Anthony.

Because as long as Sun Yue prevents Anthony from getting going on the perimeter, his defense against Anthony is largely successful.

As for Coach K's most relied-upon player, Durant?
Of course, Qin Yue should handle this personally.

In the first quarter, Durant, who was constantly worn down by Qin Yue's one-man-one tactics, still managed to score 7 points for the US team.

But when all the pressure from the US team's offensive efforts fell on Durant, who was completely unable to breathe, he immediately felt a sense of powerlessness.

That's right, this is precisely the fatal flaw of the US team on the international stage.

Even looking at the same historical period, the US team that swept the world basketball scene under Coach K's leadership, it's hard to believe that this star-studded team came from another dimension.

On the contrary, during Coach K's tenure, American basketball gradually developed a path dependence on Durant.

So much so that with or without Durant, the US team always feels like two separate teams.

In fact, this is what is known as the star player trap.

In basketball, the team with more star players does indeed have a stronger roster on paper.

However, in actual games, since there is only one basketball on the court, whether it is offense or defense, if the team wants its stars to work together, then first of all, the team must ensure that their lineup is compatible.

In later years in Paris, why was Devin Booker able to become a valuable supporting player for James, Durant, and Curry in the US team in the end?
Because Booker was willing to sacrifice himself at the time, he took on a lot of the work of a role player on the court.

Similarly, in 1992.

If Jordan hadn't proactively delegated control of the game and led the defense, the Dream Team, which swept across the world basketball scene with unparalleled force, would not have been able to display such terrifying dominance.

After three major tournament defeats, Coach K has indeed found a path to the revival of American basketball.

Unfortunately, Durant, who was slightly inferior to Qin Yue in terms of star power, encountered the only nemesis in his life that night.

Coach K originally had another trump card up his sleeve.

However.
Until the second quarter, Coach K showed no intention of using this ace player.

On the court, even from halfway across, one could feel Curry's resentment emanating from within. Qin Yue instantly understood what it meant to be destined for greatness.

In this life, Qin Yue's appearance has changed many people and things.

But there are some things that Qin Yue is destined to be unable to change.

For example, Coach K's deep-seated prejudice against Curry.

After all, Curry's success is essentially a direct criticism of Coach K for being blind to his talent back then.

However, in Curry's opinion, if Coach K really disliked him that much, then why did he bring him to London?
Is it just because of pressure from public opinion?
At that moment, Curry guessed right.

Although many fans with sound values ​​will never understand why Coach K, who carries the hopes of redeeming American basketball, still had the leisure to target Curry in the Olympic final.

But this is precisely part of competitive sports.

In competitive sports, it is not uncommon for coaches to bench an athlete because they dislike them.

Since people are complex.

The martial arts world is naturally complex.

Fortunately, the power structure within the Chinese team is simple.

On the field, the Chinese team is on the attack.

Although Qin Yue had the ball for more than seventeen seconds in this possession.

However, the other players on the Chinese team saw nothing wrong with Qin Yue.

This is the biggest difference between the Chinese team and the American team.

Who says only egalitarianism constitutes team basketball?

In fact, when you have a core player who can unite everyone, choosing to give the ball to him and trusting him is also a model of team basketball.

High on the left wing, a side step back to collect the ball and pull up for a shot.

Swish-!
"The Messiah's all-around dominance over 'KD' has completely tipped the scales in China's favor in this Olympic final," Barkley said with a long sigh on TNT.

When LeBron James went from being the chosen one to being the abandoned one.

Another "New York Messiah" brought to the forefront by American basketball to challenge Qin Yue has taken the torch from James this night.

With the long night already upon us, will Durant follow in James' footsteps and become a forsaken grandson?

Miller lamented for Durant, saying, "This is the tragedy of being a contemporary of the GOAT. Just like how people only remember that Michael could always score two or three times more points than me, but few remember that I also hit a game-winning shot against Michael."

Upon hearing this, Barkley said wistfully, "Who isn't that pathetic wretch who got trampled underfoot by Michael?"

This is Qin Yue's path to becoming a god.

With his divine status forever preserved, behind him are far more than just the bones of one or two talented players.
The geniuses of the entire era became his stepping stones.

Therefore, in comparison, Qin Yue was clearly more gentle as the executive vice president GOAT before his time travel.

After all, in the NBA, the only player who can be considered a legend by handing over championships and various honors to his contemporaries is LeBron James, whose greatness needs no further explanation.

At halftime, the score was 41-55.

The US team entered the second half trailing by 14 points.

Although the gap of 14 points is not difficult to close given the strength of the US team, it is not difficult to catch up.

But in the second half, Coach K, who substituted Curry after he played for less than 4 minutes, quietly became the gravedigger of American basketball.

On the court, Durant, who was constantly battling the GOAT, simply couldn't string together his scoring. And what about Anthony?
Certainly, Sun Yue's defensive strategy against Anthony was successful.

But Anthony's overly weak calves made Qin Yue feel that his good brother "Melo" was definitely still having a good time in the Olympic Village until the final.

Coach K is not, after all, the kind of rancher like Riley who would dare to install surveillance cameras in Anthony's bedroom and block the door with a whip.

I wonder which heroine managed to defend Anthony one-on-one before the finals even started?

In the third quarter, Howard, who fouled out, became the final straw that broke the camel's back for the US team.

Despite the fact that during those rounds where Howard was brutally beaten by Yao Ming and Qin Yue, American fans watching on TV were furiously cursing Howard's defense as "dog shit".

But on the court, as Howard fouled out, American fans found that even tasting "dog poop" had become a luxury.

Anthony Davis, who was appointed to the role in a time of crisis, had to compete against Yao Ming and Qin Yue even though he hadn't played a single NBA game yet.

Without a doubt, this was absolutely the saddest night of Davis's life.

Because at this moment, Davis, whose body is not yet fully developed, how could he possibly withstand the brutal back-to-back attacks from Uncle Yao and Uncle Qin?

Davis, still a young boy, broke the US team's record for the fastest five fouls out in international competition in just nine minutes of playing time in the second half.

At the free-throw line, when Davis was ejected, Yao Ming felt that American basketball was truly hopeless.

The reason is that in such a game, they actually assigned a young center who is still growing to defend them.

"He's still clearly a child," Yao Ming couldn't help but remark.

Seeing this, Qin Yue complained, "Yeah, he's clearly still a child, yet we treat him like this."

The next second, Yao Ming, who made both free throws, added, "I feel like I went a little too lightly just now."

"Please, have some decency, Lao Yao!"

"You still have the nerve to talk back to me? I only played him a few rounds. Four out of his five fouls were committed while he was helping to defend you."

"I was just helping young players grow."

That night, Qin Yue and Yao Ming, who were practically inhuman, shattered the mindset of Davis, who had been full of vigor just a month earlier.

At this moment, Davis could hardly imagine how his uncles, Qin Yue and Yao Ming, would teach him a lesson when he officially entered the NBA and faced them in at least eight games each season.

The young AD is now filled with resentment because he didn't change his registered height to 201 cm.

What kind of inside player?
Are NBA interior players even human?

In the fourth quarter, the US team, still trying to catch up, had Westbrook and Rose personally end the suspense of this final.

These are two players who are often deliberately left open by the Chinese team on the field.

The "Turtle and Rose" duo, who combined for only 1 of 7 three-point attempts in the final quarter, even prompted Chinese fans watching on television to exclaim, "Holy crap! Are the American team's three-pointers really that bad?"

The final score was 85 to 95.

凭借秦岳砍下的45分18篮板7助攻5封盖3抢断和姚明拿到的34分14篮板3助攻4封盖，中国队如愿在伦敦实现了卫冕。

"This is a true world champion!" Yao Ming exclaimed excitedly after the game, hugging Qin Yue tightly.

When asked by an American reporter about his opinion on the US team's performance in this game, Qin Yue said, "In this game, the US team only made 4 out of 24 three-point attempts, but still managed to score 85 points. I think you should be happy for American basketball."

During the interview, an American reporter, aware of the underlying meaning in Qin Yue's words, deliberately followed up by asking, "In your opinion, if the US team could give pitchers like Stephen Curry more opportunities, would the US team have a chance to defeat the Chinese team?"

In response, Qin Yue laughed and said, "I don't want to comment on Coach K's personnel and game strategies, but in the NBA, even in those situations where the opponent can only double-team me, no one dares to leave Stephen open."

After a pause, Qin Yue added, "As for whether the American team has a chance to beat us? Of course they do, because as I said, even without me on the international stage, American basketball can definitely rebuild its glory."

Online, American fans expressed their sorrow over Qin Yue's remarks, saying, "So what if the US team wins the next tournament? American basketball, unable to defeat the Messiah, can never be the 'Dream Team' again."

The dejected American team stars at the awards ceremony stood in stark contrast to the jubilant CBA players surrounding Qin Yue and Yao Ming.

Compared to the 08 Beijing Olympics.

This is definitely the episode where NBA stars feel most ashamed.

After all, who would dare say they couldn't win a championship because their teammates were in the CBA (Chinese Basketball Association)?
At the press conference, Durant, who had already been portrayed by Qin Yue as a "New York loser" after being dubbed the "New York Messiah," became the target of media criticism.

But unlike that forsaken son who dared not take responsibility.

Faced with a barrage of questions from reporters, Durant said: "My hamstring injury has indeed not fully healed since the Finals, but that's not an excuse for how badly I played in this game. Yes, I was the worst player in this game, and I will calmly accept all your criticisms."

what?
Why would the star player of the US team take the blame?
Shouldn't Durant have said, as is customary, that he wasn't shooting well at the start of the game tonight, but that he was actually fouled several times by his opponents, that he respects the referees, but that the referees can't just stand by and do nothing while his opponents foul him?
Furthermore, shouldn't Durant also say that he set good screens on the court, creating several open shots for Westbrook and Rose, but the opponents just didn't capitalize on them?

Finally, as the player with the highest plus-minus rating on Team USA in this game, why doesn't Durant say that, in terms of plus-minus rating, he at least played a positive role for the team on the court?

Oh, the player being interviewed is Durant, not James. Oh well, never mind!

However, accepting criticism is one thing.

Shortly after the game, Durant responded fiercely to fans who were making unfounded accusations online that he was no different from LeBron James, using his alternate account.

"Who says you play like LeBron James? You're the one who plays like LeBron James!"

“You can criticize KD for playing 'dog crap', but please don’t compare him to LeBron.”

“Remember, KD did lose to Messiah, but KD didn’t let Messiah score 58 points in front of him.”

The men's basketball competition at the London Olympics has now concluded.

However, this was one of the costs of being deified.

Qin Yue, who led the Chinese men's basketball team to another championship in London, has already blocked his path to retiring and returning to China to enjoy his retirement.

As a national hero in the eyes of football fans, Qin Yue is recognized wherever he goes, and he is now a human-shaped internet sensation in China.

In mid-August, during a series of events in China, Qin Yue, facing a large number of Chinese fans eager to catch a glimpse of the basketball god, said to his personal manager Evans with a look of despair, "Ronnie, do you know the difference between me and a giant panda right now?"

"Where?"

"At least pandas can take a break and sleep, but I have to be on duty all the time."

"So, you mean you're now a rare animal that looks like a panda but is actually a cow or a horse?"

"That's right, this is who I am now."

Of course, that's what it says.

Every time he returns to China, the natural sense of belonging makes Qin Yue feel relaxed like never before.

After officially ending his national team career with an Olympic gold medal this summer, Qin Yue will now complete his "411 Project" in the last eight seasons he has planned for himself.

Furthermore, he intends to dedicate a full decade to demonstrating to these geniuses of his time:
In this era known as "Da Qin".

Anyone who attempts to reach the summit will be ruthlessly kicked off the cliff by him.

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PS: Although today's prediction was only one right and one wrong, it's enough to prove that A Qiao has broken the curse of bad predictions. Barring any surprises, the Wolves will lead the Warriors 3-1 tomorrow. As for the Knicks and Celtics? Since everyone says the Celtics are a fake powerhouse, A Qiao guesses the Knicks will lead the Celtics 3-1.

(End of this chapter)