Champion Rules

Chapter 26 025: Lynch is becoming a world-class superstar (please read!)

Real Madrid fans finally regained the long-lost sense of joy.

This is the style that a La Liga giant should have.

The frustration of not being able to make the playoffs last season was completely released the moment Lynch made the three-pointer.

If Real Madrid fans were full of expectations and doubts about Lynch before the game, now they only have love for the No. 10!

The double champion Baskonia certainly didn't expect the game to start like this. The young man whose trading value was comparable to Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal in Marcellus' words was causing headaches for the South American team.

Their offense and defense were easily resolved by the 17-year-old boy.

Of course, Tom Thibodeau, a well-known American farmer, once said: "Basketball is the coordinated work of five farm tools."

Lynch has strong personal abilities, but he can't win the game on his own.

Whether this team can adapt to Lynch's style and play perfectly as a whole is the key to victory.

Soon, Argentina's golden generation broke the scoring drought with a goal.

After Luis Scola set a pick-and-roll, he used Oberto's off-ball screen to break away from the defense and made a steady mid-range shot.

But this success did not continue. The short-lived scoring momentum of Argentina's golden generation was quickly snuffed out by Real Madrid's iron-blooded defense built with Lynch as the core.

Lynch's wide defensive range forced their offense to become complicated, and they needed to pass the ball more times before they could find a decent chance to shoot.

And every extra pass carries the risk of being intercepted by Real Madrid captain Alberto Herreros.

The 35-year-old veteran is performing textbook-level off-ball defense. He understands his opponent's intentions like an experienced chess player and always appears accurately at the moment the passing path is formed.

When Scola tried to use high-low post cooperation to break through the defense, Alberto Herreros blocked Oberto's receiving angle in advance, forcing Scola to pass the ball to someone else; when Prigioni tried to send a long pass, his sliding step had cut off the fast break, forcing Baskonia to grind into the half-court position.

These defensive details, which will never be recorded in the data columns, have plunged Argentina's team basketball into a quagmire.

This was the first time Lynch experienced how an old forward with mediocre physical fitness could contribute to the team's defense.

In these possessions, Herreros didn't get any stats: no steals, no rebounds, and no earth-shattering chase-down blocks.

From a fan's perspective, Herreros didn't have any impressive performances.

Only as his teammate can you personally feel the changes he has brought to the team.

Lynch began to respect this captain who always worked silently and practically more and more, and he also understood why this ordinary guy could become the captain.

Every defensive possession was Lynch blocking the ball, while Alberto Herreros blocked the passing lane. With each possession, the red numbers on the timer became the cruelest executioner.

Whenever the offensive time was almost used up, the South American team had to rely on singles to win the game - this just fell into the defensive trap set by that cunning bastard Julio Lamas.

For Baskonia, it is quite painful for the players to be forced to play alone, because they are the team with the most assists in La Liga last season with their flamboyant style of play.

Any data has two sides. A lot of assists means they are very united.

It also means that their offense relies too much on passing from teammates, and their individual offensive capabilities are limited - in La Liga, the Argentines do not have a magic sword that can cut through the iron wall.

Forcing them to fight alone is like asking a man to put down his gun and try to destroy the opponent with his bare hands or mouth.

Luis Scola, the player with the highest confidence in singles in the team, tried twice to single out Lynch with his gorgeous footwork under the basket, but failed both times.

In his first post-up game, this FIBA ​​powerhouse found that Lynch's huge hand completely blocked his view of the basket when he turned around and shot a jump shot.

The most despairing thing happened the second time. He used his signature dream footwork and successfully deceived Lynch, but at the moment of shooting, No. 10 took off for the second time and nailed the ball on the backboard.

In the face of overwhelming talent, mature techniques seem inadequate.

Alberto Herreros quietly adjusted his kneepad. His statistical performance remained "invisible," with zero steals and zero blocks. But Baskonia's repeated attempts at isolations were a testament to his defensive acumen.

Lynch turned Scola's gorgeous footwork in the low post into a desperate solo dance.

This defensive system with Lynch as the core, assisted by Herreros and others to limit the pass, is forcing Baskonia into a desperate situation.

Thanks to the efforts of Lynch and the Real Madrid captain, the South American army's offense was limited.

What's more terrible is that Real Madrid's offensive system built with Lynch as the axis also turned into a sword, piercing the chest of the South American.
The turning point was Antonios Fuzis, who had been unhappy with the game.

As one of the best players in the Greek national team, he was an important signing for Julio Lamas this offseason.

He has decent athleticism, some ball handling, and a nice jump shot, and can play all three frontcourt positions.

In fact, when he first started playing professional games at the age of 16, he played as a point guard. As he grew taller, he was pushed forward.

Therefore, he has complete shooting, passing and dribbling skills, and is simply a reduced version of Darko Milicic.

Such a strong player should have been the core of the team, but Julio Lamas threw him to the center position, which he disliked the most.

The reason? Of course, to get him to pull out the other team's damn center!

In the middle of the second quarter, when Fuzis suddenly got hot and hit two consecutive three-pointers, the Argentine giant Oberto had to go out to defend the Greek genius and retreat from the restricted area where he needed to protect.

This means that Real Madrid, which has already strangled Baskonia's neck on the defensive end, will have to pick up a knife with the other hand to cut open its intestines.

Seeing that Oberto could no longer protect the penalty area, Louis Brock, who keenly seized the opportunity, immediately passed the ball to Lynch.

Following the previous three-pointer, the second thing happened that caught Baskonia off guard.

Lynch actually attacked with the ball outside the three-point line!
Herreros pulled to the bottom corner and directed his teammates' movement. The entire Real Madrid formation retreated to the sides like a tide, clearing a breakthrough channel for Lynch.

Oberto wanted to return to the basket to protect the rim, but the Greek's hot hand made him hesitate.

Lynch started dribbling, preparing to break through with the ball.

In FMP, he never played offense seriously with the ball.

But with Julio's tactical support, he can transform into a face-to-face ball handler in some rounds.

He got the opportunity he had always dreamed of, to take on so much responsibility.

Although Nocioni has outstanding defensive abilities, he does not have the stealing ability of a guard and does not dare to act rashly.

He could only rush forward and try to hold Lynch back with his strong body.

But almost at the moment Nocioni took a step, Lynch started and attacked in the direction of his front foot.

Nocioni quickly moved sideways to block the shot, but Lynch used his shoulder to forcefully push the ball through. Luis Scola rushed back to the basket, but Lynch, never a good rim protector, knocked him out of the air and sent him flying, leaving him to watch the young No. 10 layup.

Without Oberto, Baskonia's penalty area defense was as fragile as paper to Lynch. The other defenders were simply unable to cope with Lynch's impact.

When Lynch scored this goal, Real Madrid was already leading by 10 points and Baskonia suspended the game.

Does Real Madrid have a complete system built around Lynch? Now Baskonia knows the answer.

Everyone was celebrating, teammates were high-fiving each other, and fans were singing wildly.

Only Antonios Fuzis muttered to himself: This is the tragedy of being a role player.

There was resentment in the Greek's deep eye sockets - he had just started a scoring spree with two accurate three-pointers. Common sense said that the whole team should continue to feed the ball and maintain the firepower, but that damn No. 10 took over the offense in a blink of an eye and reaped the fruits of his creation.

Just because he is a role player, just because his existence is to serve Lynch.

He hated this feeling. He still couldn't accept that he, who had a high status in Greece, was now assisting a little kid.

But Julio Lamas's almost paranoid toughness made him not even in the mood to raise any objections.

Whether you mention it or not, it’s all a waste of time in the end.

Looking at Lynch who became the focus of the bullring, Antonios Fuzis almost tore the towel in his hand into pieces.

Why? Why the fuck!?

On defense, he admitted that Lynch would be more suitable at the four position.

But he can clearly do more on the offensive end. With his comprehensive skills that allow him to play three positions and his nimble hands as a 16-year-old point guard, aren't they more trustworthy than a rookie rushing around?

He felt that he could also take on the task of tackling tough problems and do it well.

But no one cared about the unhappy Fuzis at this moment. Lynch had already started writing in Madrid, writing his own brilliant epic.

Only Alberto Herreros noticed Fuzzis standing in a daze at the end of the bench.

The old captain wiped the sweat from his knee pads, his eyes sweeping over the huddled figure at the end of the bench. Thirty-five years of military service had taught him a deep understanding of the undercurrents in the locker room: when the chariot roars forward, any loose screw could lead to disaster.

He knows that this team still has many problems.

However, they already have the foundation for success.

This galactic battleship, which has just begun to show its edge, will never allow cracks to swallow up the dawn of victory.

He will take care of everything.

Because this is his last season.

He hopes to bring the championship to Madrid.

At this point, the commentator could no longer use the word "madman" to describe Julio Lamas.

It turns out that starting with 17-year-old Lynch is nothing at all. This guy clearly regards him as the core of Real Madrid.

And so far, he has succeeded.

This 17-year-old guy supports the entire system with his young shoulders.

In the subsequent game, Prigioni wanted to take on the scoring responsibility and madly attacked Louis Brock who was not good at defense.

But Lynch protected the American. At halftime, Louis Bullock told reporters, "I felt like I was OK with my hands on my hips on defense."

In the second half, Fuzzis's touch declined and Baskonia once again let the heavy center guard the penalty area, which temporarily interrupted Real Madrid's offensive momentum.

But Theo came on the court, and he and Lynch used tacit pick-and-rolls and steady mid-range shots to open up the opponent's scars again.

Teodosic's star has been overshadowed, and people seem to have forgotten that by the standards of a 17-year-old, Theo's debut performance was also amazing.

But Theo didn't care. He never cared about these things, not to mention that the star-studded person was his best friend.

In the end, Real Madrid defeated Baskonia at home with a 13-point advantage and won their first victory of the new season.

Lynch scored 31 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks in his La Liga debut. No underage player in La Liga history has ever had a more amazing professional debut than him.

Looking at the boiling bullring, Marcellus closed his notebook.

He knew it wasn't just here. When the 17-year-old Lynch made such a professional debut, the whole of North America must be boiling with excitement.
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Gary Payton, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal: Can Los Angeles' galacticos return them to championship contention? If not, will the Buss family embark on a rebuilding plan? — Los Angeles Times

The Smiling Assassins are willing to trade every player on their roster because their goal next season is to secure the No. 1 pick in order to acquire Lynch. —The New York Times

The Orlando Magic are looking to sell Tracy McGrady to make room for their next-generation core, and we all know who that next generation core is. If the Magic get the first pick, should we take Lynch? Vote! —Orlando Sentinel

Lynch is unleashing the league's most frenzied tanking since the 96-97 season. This young Real Madrid star has already provoked half the NBA teams into a frenzied counter-offensive. —ESPN Magazine

Lynch, currently 17 and playing for Real Madrid, is on his way to becoming a world-class star. —Sports Illustrated

"Lynch, tell me about your conflict with Darko Milicic in Serbia. It was one of the worst brawls in European basketball. Did it hurt when you punched your opponent in the face so many times?"

"Of course it hurts. My fist was red and swollen for a month before it healed. Oh, you're asking if it hurts the other person? I don't know, but it might hurt a little."

“How would you rate your teammates?”

"They are all very, very good men. I like them."

"Now, many Madrid fans say you are their hero, so who is your hero?"

"my mom."

"One last question, what is your goal in La Liga? Is it to get a high enough draft pick next year?"

"A high draft pick is important, but I'm a Real Madrid player now. So my goal is to win the championship and, if possible, become the MVP."

"Can I be honest? That's a bit of an arrogant goal."

"The last thing my coach, Boško Jokic, told me was that I should be cocky since I'm so young!"

——Lynch accepted an exclusive interview with Marca.

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