Rekindling the dream of becoming a star

Chapter 217 I Just Want to Kill Super Giant

"Hey, God of War, take us to win the championship!"

"Come on, we will all be there, don't worry."

"Kill those chicks from Nanka, they are vulnerable!"

Chen Fang was forced to say hello along the way. On his way to the gym, he felt like everyone knew him. There were many students wearing USC basketball uniforms on campus, and everyone smiled when they saw him.

Finally arriving at the entrance of the stadium, Chen Fang wiped the sweat off his face. It was a distance of several hundred meters from the parking lot to the stadium, and he raised his hand at least a dozen times. This was the infectious power of basketball. Chen Fang felt like a campus hero.

But that's the fact. He led USC to a historic run to the national semi-finals, a record that has never been achieved before and will never be repeated.

Every recreation area and every store on campus were replaying the race along the way. Everyone knew Chen Fang. Even during class, the professors would put down their textbooks and suggest cheering for Chen Fang first.

It’s hard to imagine what the scene would be like if USC won its first men’s basketball NCAA championship.

As soon as I walked into the stadium, I found a group of strangers, but when I looked closely, they all looked familiar.

Then, the stranger also saw Chen Fang. DeRozan stood up from the bench and waved loudly: "Look, who I called for you!"

Nick Young, Nikola Vucevic, Gibson, and Chen Fang also saw a very unexpected person.

OJ Mayo, this guy was suspended by the league for drug use last July. His NBA career is over. Unexpectedly, he would come today.

But Chen Fang had no opinion about Mayo. After all, this buddy later worked in youth training in Liaoning and made contributions to Chinese basketball.

Maybe it was because of Chen Fang's distraction, or maybe it was Mayo's identity, everyone's smiles became a little awkward, especially Mayo, he regretted his decision to come.

"Hey, I didn't expect that all the seniors are here. I'm so happy." Chen Fang was all smiles. He explained the reason for his distraction and then was the first to hug Mayo.

"I believe everything will be fine." Chen Fang wished Mayo.

"Thank you, you did a great job!" Mayo felt warm in his heart and nodded continuously.

Then Chen Fang hugged Nick Young and said, "Wow, I really admire your style of play. I dream of having it."

Facing Chen Fang's flattery, Nick Young laughed heartily. He was a simple-minded person, otherwise he would not have been stabbed in the back by Shui. He grinned, "Compared to your playing style, I am the one who envy you."

Then Chen Fang greeted Vucevic and Gibson, and finally Chen Fang looked at DeRozan, who gave an explanation.

"Coach Andy called us here and said he wanted us to be sparring partners and imitate South Carolina's high-intensity defense so that you can get used to it."

"Yes, South Carolina's defense is very strong and we need help to adapt. Guys, we are in a hurry, and the greetings are over." Andy always looked serious when it came to the content of the game.

Chen Fang also understood what the coach meant. He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go change my clothes first."

"I'll go with you," DeRozan said.

He obviously had something to ask, so Chen Fang said enthusiastically, "Let's go, my training clothes are in the locker room."

Before entering the locker room, DeRozan couldn't wait to ask: "Did you reject Kobe?"

"Yes, Kobe told you?"

DeRozan shook his head: "No, but Kobe didn't thank me, so I knew you refused."

"Haha, yes." Chen Fang laughed. DeRozan is actually a very smart person, but the smarter the brain, the more likely it is that he will get stuck in a rut.

"Why would you reject the Lakers? You know, the Lakers have a high probability of getting the top four picks." DeRozan was surprised.

"There's no reason, I just feel that the Lakers are not my cup of tea." Chen Fang naturally wouldn't explain again like Kobe did.

DeRozan was puzzled, but he thought Chen Fang was a smart man who would not do anything stupid, so he began to lament: "It's a pity that the Raptors don't have a good draft pick, otherwise I would definitely ask the management for it."

"Haha, I'm not going to Canada. It's too cold. Thanks for your kindness, brother. I think there will be a result soon."

"You want to get the No. 1 pick?" DeRozan thought of a possibility.

"No, the top scholar has a bad luck, and I don't want to be in the spotlight." Chen Fang shook his head.

The repeated questions were all denied, which made DeRozan confused. Looking at Chen Fang who was bandaging himself meticulously, DeRozan chose to keep his mouth shut.

Back at the training ground, both sides were warming up. Chen Fang returned to his team and everyone greeted him.

"You all look well." Chen Fang high-fived everyone one by one, and when it came to Ilya, the two of them gave each other a big hug.

"Why do you feel so weak? Could it be that..." Chen Fang grinned evilly.

"I swear to God, I have been abstaining from sex. Damn it, how did you know? I only did it once!" Elijah was defeated by Chen Fang's smiling eyes and confessed in a low voice.

"Scientists say that proper release is good for your health, just don't overdo it, man."

"Of course, I'm in great shape." Elijah patted his chest.

Sometimes, making some dirty jokes between men can quickly bring them closer together, especially when they meet again after being apart for a while.

At this time, Tony came over.

"Come here, the head coach is going to arrange today's training."

"I haven't had a good night's sleep these days. I hope you're not the same!" Andy's opening remarks made everyone smile knowingly.

"The coaching staff studied and reviewed the game for two days, which made us a little nervous because South Carolina's defense was more troublesome than we thought."

Busen pulled out the tactical whiteboard and Andy started to get to the point.

"Frank Martin, this uneducated but great defensive South Carolina guy, knows how to take advantage of his strengths."

"He is good at 212 zone defense. The 1 is Thornwell. He is 198cm tall, very strong, and has a strong fighting spirit. He also pays attention to responding to his teammates."

"212 zone defense, switching between man-to-man and zone defense at any time. When Thornwell stands at the free throw line and the three-point line." Andy drew it and continued, "His two backcourt teammates will open and close like clams. When someone tries to make a move at the top of the arc, they will surround him. Whether it is a pick-and-roll, these three people will use a high-intensity double-teaming strategy in the high position."

"When we were on the wings and in the corners, they would go strong and weak side man-to-man, forming a 212-- lateral pattern, and even if you passed the ball, they would adjust quickly."

"Martin would give instructions and commands throughout the game without getting tired of it. In the game against Duke, Martin did just that. He was warned by the referee for his shouting many times, but it is not a foul. We have to adapt to it."

"I called five alumni, they will not show you mercy. Let DeRozan simulate Thornwell, Nick Young and Mayo as two doors, Vucevic and Gibson as inside impact."

"Let's have a proper training match to simulate South Carolina's intensity and defensive strategy."

“Don’t show mercy, let them fully adapt and recognize it.”

"Understood, sir!" DeRozan nodded and clapped his hands to his NBA colleagues: "Let's get to work, brothers. This is our time to contribute to the team and our alma mater."

"Boys, don't hate me. I won't show mercy." Nick Young laughed.

"It's good for those of us who haven't seen the world to feel the intensity of the NBA." Chen Fang retorted, then clapped his hands to his teammates: "You're telling us to show some mercy. Now we have to fight anyone who comes. We must have the determination and courage to do so."

"That's right!" Ilya agreed loudly.

Afterwards, both sides went directly into offense and defense, and Andy imitated Martin, who kept shouting on the sidelines. As for DeRozan and others, the shortest one had five or six years, and the longest one was almost ten years. They were the fastest to accept any tactics and system, because those who were slow had been eliminated long ago.

Mayo's ball control surprised Chen Fang. McLaughlin was like a child in front of him and was always teased.

DeRozan's wing and top defense at the top of the arc in the middle made it impossible for them to find any good offensive opportunities.

After just a few rounds, Andy stopped.

"Come on, let's review it and let everyone talk about it."

DeRozan spoke first: "Chen Fang, you should find a way in the confrontation instead of hiding from me."

"There are only five areas on the court. The bottom corner and the wing are the easiest, the restricted area and the top of the arc are the most difficult, and the free throw line is the central axis that runs through these four points."

“If you don’t compete with me in this area, your offense will fall apart.”

Chen Fang lowered his head to think, and nodded: "Yes, I think I know what to do."

Then Mayo commented on McLaughlin: "You like to go down the middle, which is wrong and inefficient thinking."

"When attacking, you need to have a strong and weak side. When you are in the middle, there is no strong and weak side. Then, the opponent's defense becomes very thick and difficult to break."

McLaughlin suddenly realized, but soon became confused: "But if I go to the wing, I will be double-teamed. Even if there is a chance for a pick-and-roll, there will be no space to shoot."

"Yes, so you need to interact with Chen Fang." Andy took over the conversation and said to Elijah, "And you are the key to protecting them from interruption."

"That's right. You're too impatient in setting screens and cutting to the basket. You'd rather wait a second before cutting to the basket. You should always pay attention to your teammates' movements and defensive changes." Vucevic, a high-quality pick-and-roll master, hit the nail on the head.

This should be a job for the inside players, but USC's current conventional method is three forwards, so the strong Elijah and Shaqquin are responsible for the screen and pick-and-roll work.

As for Vucevic, his quality in low post, mid-range shots, assists, pick-and-rolls, fake screens, short blocks, and screens are all at the top level in the NBA, and he immediately noticed the problem.

Andy nodded. The biggest problem of the Trojans is their poor defense. The entire team could not find any real defensive talent. They could only do the most basic rim protection and simple pick-and-roll, but they did not have any delicate processing.

These limited their overall level. Without Chen Fang, they couldn't even make it to the top 16.

Chen Fang's versatility and superb scoring covered up many problems. But now, the whole team is under the spotlight, and as opponents, they will not be short-sighted. South Carolina is now just like them, trying every possible way to deal with them.

He whispered briefly to Tony and then made up his mind.

"Metu, Benny, you come on and replace Elijah and Shaqquin." Andy said.

As the game continued, the Trojans' offense became noticeably smoother. Although they lost the rate of transition between offense and defense, they were able to score consistently overall.

Five minutes later, Andy called for a timeout again.

This time, Vucevic began to review the mistakes of Metu, Benny, and Nick. DeRozan and Nick Young communicated with Chen Fanglai, telling him that some of his opportunities and choices were problematic.

Mayo took McLaughlin and told him step by step how to be a qualified point guard.

Vucevic said: "It doesn't mean that you are a rim protector just because you blocked a shot. In the interior, the first thing to remember is to refuse anyone from coming to the restricted area. This is your territory. The area of more than 20 square meters is your home. You have to fight anyone who wants to come in."

"Protecting the rebound is our most important thing, and then assisting in defense. Do it according to the situation. Don't act rashly. Your task is to protect the frame. After confirming that there is no threat on the wing, you can push out, but you must remember to always pay attention to the enemies coming in from the wing. They are like mice, always trying to sneak in and take advantage."

"Push them away and let them know how tough you are."

"Call your inside teammates, protect up and down, not left and right. Remember, this front and back positioning can allow you to deal with most things."

DeRozan and Nick Young said to Chen Fang: "The so-called one-on-one is not about pulling away, but when you find that there is only one person guarding you, you can put pressure on him."

"Treating offense as defense is not about scoring, but about facing your opponent and using your skills and strength to consume him physically and mentally."

"That's right, DeMar is right. You have to keep putting pressure on us so that we can gradually be forced to lower the intensity on defense. In the 40-minute game, the second half, the last few minutes are when we really kill the opponent. In my opinion, everything before that is a prelude to this." Nick Young told Chen Fang.

Mayo: "Don't avoid confrontation. After confrontation, change hands and dribble direction immediately. Never turn your back to the defender. When you can't see the entire half court and have no sight, your brain won't have a clear enemy and friend position. Always keep dribbling sideways, keep scanning your head, and update the situation."

"Remember, the first rule of a defender is to know where your teammates and enemies are."

Andy began to assign tasks to other teammates. He had a new idea. With three days left, they had to change their formation.

To increase the winning rate, a stable tactic may be the right one, but changing the formation will also disrupt the opponent's advance arrangements.

The louder the waves, the more expensive the fish.

The principle is universal. Andy has the courage to change everything because he has Chen Fang.

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Chen Fang returned home, feeling very tired but in good spirits. He lay on the sofa, closed his eyes comfortably and relaxed his nerves.

"Several groups of people came just now, and I didn't let them in." Wu Zi was cleaning the house. Ever since Lu Yun let the cat out of the bag last time, she had no intention of cooking, which made Chen Fang nervous for a while.

"Have they introduced themselves?" Chen Fang asked.

"Yes, one said it was Nike, one said it was TX Sports, and the other said it was Ali Sports."

"Ignore them all. If you come again, tell them that I won't think about anything before the tournament." Chen Fang said as he stood up and stretched.

"It's time to cook for my wife!"

When Wu Zi heard about cooking, she showed a depressed expression and hugged Chen Fang.

“I’ve always wanted to learn how to cook, but I’ve never been able to do it well.”

"It's already very good. Compared to others, Xiao Shishi has done a great job. It's just that I want to cook for you." Chen Fang touched Wu Zi's head and comforted her.

"Come on, my little apprentice. I'll take you into the world of chefs and we'll take it slow." Chen Fang didn't want Wu Zi to get entangled in this kind of thing. He knew that Wu Zi really wanted to help him. As his career progressed, Wu Zi's desire became stronger and stronger.

It's time to find some time to plan the future for your wife. It is an eternal truth that when women are idle, men will suffer.

As soon as the food was served, Sun Lexian came over. He sniffed the aroma of the food, licked his face and said, "I think I can eat some more."

"There's no way. Go to the backyard and cool off." Sun Lexian was called over by Chen Fang. He had some new ideas.

Sun Lexian didn't have to wait long before Chen Fang came over.

"First, find someone who can do website architecture and build the registration qualification system."

“Isn’t this simple?”

"No, ours is very professional. It has test questions, all multiple-choice, with a time limit, and if you answer incorrectly to a certain standard, your registration will fail."

"so tough?"

"Well, we want elites, not prostitutes."

"It is divided into three categories: history, tactics, and technology. If registration fails, the number of registrations and the time limit will be determined by an exponential function."

"If you fail on the first day, you can apply for registration again on the second day. If you fail again, it will be the fourth day. If you fail again, it will be the 16th day. Everyone actually only has five chances."

"Is this necessary?" Sun Lexian found it outrageous.

"Yes, you need to understand Americans. Americans are always divided into two classes. One is completely bad and lives happily, and the other is super involuntarily and lives an elite life."

“To be a basketball player, we need the best of the best.”

"But what do they want?"

“Superiority!”

Chen Fang continued: "This is the core logic of the hook, and even if he succeeds, his account will consume a certain amount of gold coins every day. He needs to continue to earn gold coins to keep the account."

"There are three levels: beginner, instructor, and prophet."

"Beginners cannot leave messages and can only browse some of the content. Instructors can use messages and posts to set tasks and offer rewards. The prophet has extremely high authority and can organize activities and issue tasks on a large scale."

"How do you achieve that?"

"Level up through experience gained from bounty missions."

"We will give the course participants gifts of their wishes from time to time, ranging from sports cars and villas to football tickets. We will publish these gifts on the wish list every quarter."

"All of these need to be built. You need to find three groups of people to provide technical support for the website, produce the app, and recruit management."

"Here's the card. There's $20 in it. Go make the arrangements first. I'll work with you on the operation after the tournament is over."

"Are you so anxious?" Sun Lexian didn't understand.

"Of course I'm in a hurry. I'm going to start playing in the NBA this winter. Don't I need help? I hope that for every game, there will be a dozen professional analysts who can tell me how to win." After today's training, Chen Fang felt more and more urgent.

A person's energy is limited. He doesn't want to use several years of competition experience to grow.

He not only hopes to reach the peak when he debuts, but also wants to stay at the peak and climb one peak after another.

Other stars use their salaries to enjoy themselves, but I use it all to build a think tank. It’s not excessive at all.

Chen Fang’s confidence lies in his own virtual currency. He can do anything and without using it for ten years, he will be a super billionaire.

What's more, his investments on both sides are going smoothly, with a cash-out rate of 56%, which is terrifying anywhere. Now, many large capitals want to invest and cooperate.

Chen Fang had only one idea: if I go to the NBA, no one can suppress me except the Raptors.

"You really want to be a superstar!" Sun Lexian said with emotion.

Chen Fang laughed: "You are wrong."

"I just want to be a super executioner." Chen Fang looked at the starry night sky and said slowly: "My idea of going to the NBA is different from others."

"For me, the NBA is not only the pinnacle of basketball dreams, but also a paradise."

"Big contracts, big stars, these don't interest me."

As his closest partner in his basketball career, Chen Fang felt it necessary to confide in Sun Lexian.

"I am particularly interested in how to kill the super giant."

"Let them be humiliated, let their perfect career be tarnished, let their fans always be hit by others. This is the scene I am most looking forward to."

"You defeated the super giant, so aren't you a super giant?" Sun Lexian felt that there was no difference.

"Of course it's different. Enjoy the process and the game. As for the result, well, that's just the way it is."

The joy of winning the Western MOP disappeared the next day, and Chen Fang realized that as a reborn person, his brain might really be different from that of others.

I also wondered why I had such a thought in my mind when I found out I was going to enter the NBA.

Kill the super giant!

Tsk tsk, it’s quite exciting just thinking about it.

(End of this chapter)