NBA: My template has no limit

Chapter 43 War Begins

After Xu Feng scored, Chris immediately called a timeout. This was not a white flag of truce, but a declaration of war.

"Well done, Xu Feng!"

"We'll keep playing like this until they leave the court themselves. They're taking it seriously, so we need to be even tougher!"

When everyone went back on stage, the atmosphere visibly became tense.

Jordan dribbled the ball across half-court and passed it directly to Pippen.

"You weren't even qualified to be my opponent. Remember, this is my charity towards you."

One of Pippen's signature moves was precisely the half-turn that Xu Feng had just used on Harper, so to demonstrate his educational value, he returned the favor exactly as he had used it.

Pippen made no unnecessary moves, turned around and brushed past Xu Feng, then ruthlessly shoved the ball into the basket after three steps.

Xu Feng is still too inexperienced in defense. Against the league's top offensive players, his defense is even thinner than Ultra Thin 001.

"Newbie, if that's all you've got, this isn't the place for you to run wild."

Xu Feng didn't respond to them, not because he was afraid, but because he felt it was just a preseason game and there was no need to make such a big deal out of it.

Even a clay figure has a temper. Did you really think I was scared just because I haven't said anything?

"Hey, you start yelling as soon as you score a goal. I thought you guys had actually won."

Did you defend yourself? No! Then what are you yelling about?

The air in the stadium seemed to freeze when those words were spoken.

Pippen stared intently at Xu Feng, his eyes filled with a terrifying intensity, as if he wanted to devour him.

The same was true for Jordan; no one on the court could laugh anymore.

Xu Feng turned to Robinson and said, "Robinson, remember to pass the ball to me."

Under normal circumstances, the proud and arrogant Big Dog might have exploded on the spot upon hearing Xu Feng's words.

But now, the atmosphere at the scene is even more explosive than his, and Xu Feng's behavior is exactly what he wanted. Otherwise, why would he have said those things to Xu Feng before the match?

So Robinson just gave a cold laugh and twitched the corners of his mouth.

"Fine, go ahead and keep going! I can give you the ball, but don't embarrass me if you miss."

Wen Baker was stunned by what he saw. His eyes wavered for a moment, then became more determined, as if he had confirmed something.

In the next possession, Robinson received the ball at the free-throw line and faced Jordan. He dribbled twice, making it look like he was going to take a one-on-one shot.

Just as the Chicago Bulls tightened their defense, Robinson actually passed the ball to Xu Feng outside the three-point line!

He was always eager for drama, and along with the ball came a provocative remark to the Bulls: "Watch this, you're in big trouble today!"

Xu Feng bypassed Sherman's screen and received the ball. Just as he was about to shoot a three-pointer, Pippen rushed over and shoved Xu Feng.

Xu Feng was pushed to the ground! But his basketball was still spinning in the air, flying straight towards the basket!

Whoosh! Hit!

Even though Xu Feng lay on the ground without a whistle, the referee did not consider it a foul.

"Hey! Didn't you see that? It's such an obvious foul!"

An angry Xu Feng growled at the referee, but the referee ignored Xu Feng's accusation and signaled for the ball to be served.

"Okay, okay!"

As Xu Feng retreated on defense, he passed Pippen and Jordan and spoke in a low but clear voice.

"You guys are all the same, trying to stop me by fouling, but nobody can stop me!"

The moment the three-pointer swished through the net, the entire arena fell silent for a brief moment.

If a layup that breaks through the defense is a rookie's way of showcasing himself, then this three-pointer marks the beginning of the real battle.

Even for Bucks fans, the scene was hard to believe.

The Bucks have actually declared war on the Bulls since the preseason! Shouldn't the preseason be an entertainment and commercial competition?

Is this still the same home team that openly and honestly tanks and doesn't strive for improvement?

"Beautiful! Peak! You've turned the Chicago Bulls into crying heifers!"

On the court, Pippen continued to guard Xu Feng. He had to fight back and make this rookie pay the price for his arrogance; it was a matter of his dignity.

Then... he easily got past Xu Feng and scored with a brutal dunk!

It's not that Xu Feng doesn't want to defend, it's that he really can't. Although he just finished defensive training, his defensive attributes are still only at the level of a role player!

Xu Feng's only way to get revenge is to score points.

At this stage, Xu Feng is not yet capable of going toe-to-toe with the Bulls. Although his off-ball three-point shooting ability is high, it can only achieve its best effect within the framework of team tactics.

Why not go inside and dunk?

Look at the bloodthirsty eyes of the entire Bulls team!

Xu Feng felt that the moment he entered the paint, they would take him down using fighting techniques.

Having already vented his frustrations and enjoyed himself, Xu Feng decided to let them off the hook for now.

Upon receiving the ball again, Xu Feng decisively passed it to Robinson, allowing the team's leader, who had been stirring up trouble, to showcase his skills.

After receiving the ball, Robinson looked at the enraged Jordan in front of him and felt a bit overwhelmed.

"Let me see what's different between number 45 Jordan and number 23 Jordan, Glenn!" Jordan said in a deep voice.

The big dog made those harsh words, but in the end, he has to bear the consequences himself.

However, he did not regret it. The confidence he gained from being the number one draft pick meant that Robinson was never afraid of Jordan. The contract he signed in his rookie year was even bigger than Jordan's at the time!

After a few dribbles, Robinson started his run, lowered his body and shoulder, and rammed into Jordan. He was more physically imposing than Jordan. After the collision, he didn't stop and continued to charge forward!

Pippen came to help defend again, but Robinson's large physique wouldn't be afraid of him.

"Get out of here!"

He knocked another one away, and Robinson launched himself up and slammed the ball home with a powerful dunk.

"Perhaps you should all learn from me, because this is the difference between you and the top scorer!"

Big Dog's ability to make tough remarks is second to none. He laughs wildly at Bull, and of course, Xu Feng.

Robinson's subtext is clear:

Kid, you still have a lot to learn!

Xu Feng scoffed and ignored him. "If you're so capable, then treat me as the core player and let me run wild. Even without caring about the team's fate, I can still average over twenty points per game."

Once Robinson got into a serious state, Xu Feng's ball-handling frequency decreased rapidly, and the focus of the game shifted from Pippen teaching the rookie to the old rivalry between Big Dog and Jordan settling old scores.

Jordan used his classic crossover to shake off Robinson, drove into the paint and went for a layup, but unfortunately he wasn't prepared enough. He was knocked off balance by the onrushing Vin Baker, and his hand trembled, causing the basketball to bounce off the rim.

When Robinson tried to knock Jordan away again, Harper grabbed his arm and stole the basketball, then launched a fast break and slammed it home with a dunk.

Inside players Andrew Long and Luke Longley engaged in a fierce physical battle, using a variety of tactics such as elbowing, tearing jerseys, pulling down pants, and shoving buttocks.

Even the least aggressive Vin Baker had to use his elbow to push Jason off his shoulder.

The referee remained unmoved.

This is nothing! Rodman, the dirtiest player, hasn't even played yet!

Seeing all this, Xu Feng finally understood why people say that the NBA in this era is all about fighting and casually bringing a ball along.

If these players on the court took off their jerseys and threw the basketball away, it would be a complete no-rules brawl in the arena.

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