NBA: Yao Ming at his peak returns to his rookie season

Yao Ming was a little annoyed by being attacked by fans for no reason.

Having not seen the little alarm clock for a long time, Yao Ming was also thinking about how to give it a powerful opening.

At this moment, Tang Shuai clapped his hands, interrupting Yao Ming's thoughts.

He doesn't want the team's morale to be affected by local fans, at least not now. Yao Ming needs more time.

The team members gathered around the white-haired coach, Tom.

In his aged yet steady voice, Tomjanovich said, "The current Pistons are very strong, extremely strong. Their strength is not due to one or two individuals."

"Okay, he was a very talented guy, but the Pistons' strength wasn't just because of him."

"The current Pistons are a cohesive unit. Ben is their core, their backbone. Because of Ben's charisma and dominance, the Pistons have played like an ace team despite being an ordinary cohesive unit. So, don't be careless, not at all!"

Since the 01 season, the Pistons have been the kings of the underdog team.

Thanks to Ben Wallace's bargain contract, the Pistons aren't worried about not having enough money; they're worried about having more money than they can spend.

Their three main players' combined salaries don't even exceed 1000 million.

The Detroit Pistons' total annual salary expenditure, including waivers, was just over $1700 million last season, the lowest in the league, almost triggering the poor tax.

Ben Wallace, the star player, earned less this season than Yao Ming did in his rookie contract.

The current Pistons are a very tough and united group.

Although the inside players are not tall enough.

But they have a completely different style from the Nets.

The Nets abandoned their inside game, while they used their lack of height to tenaciously defend the paint.

Because the defense was so insane.

Last season, their average points allowed per game also hit a record low of only 68 points. In contrast to their exaggerated average points allowed per game, their average points scored per game was only 73 points, which is also very close to the historical low.

Desperate defense, relentless missed shots, winning like walking a tightrope.

This is the current situation for the Pistons.

They don't have a big center, and they're not afraid of big centers.

They used to beat the Bulls horribly, and the talented Bulls only managed 47 points against the Pistons.

This is still the Bulls' total points for the game.

They have three young prodigies: Little Boxer, Eddie Curry, and Jay Williams.

None of these three players, who were easily defended by the Pistons, scored more than 10 points.

The Pistons are playing an insane defensive game these days.

Their philosophy.

They can win as long as they score one more point than their opponent.

This just goes to show how ruthless the Pistons are.

No wonder the league doesn't like them. Any normal person would dislike them too. Who wants to watch ten strong men keep missing shots on the court?

Memet Okur and Chauncey Billups are two important additions to the Pistons this season.

The Rockets were also in the running when Billups joined the Pistons.

Unfortunately, the Pistons' offer was $3680 million over 5 years.

The price exceeded the Rockets' expectations, so they decisively chose to give up, even though Billups said at the time that he would be willing to come to Houston to play if the Rockets were willing to offer him $4500 million or more for a starting position.

However, the Rockets still refused very decisively.

This is why Yao Ming doesn't know yet and can't make a decision.

Otherwise, I'd be furious.

Although Billups had a very unpleasant falling out with the Timberwolves management last season, he finally developed a playing style that he was truly good at.

A salary of 4500 million is definitely good value for money.

That could be the Rockets' path to the championship.

And that's how I got rejected.

The additions of Billups and Okur are a significant positive for the Pistons, providing them with a stable backcourt and rotation.

If we also include rookie Prince, the Pistons are already showing the beginnings of their "Big Five" era.

The team bus drove into the Pistons' arena, the Palace of Auburn Hills, amidst the jeers of the fans.

Francis, getting out of the car, glared and muttered, "Damn it, the Pistons fans are just as rude as their stars!"

Detroit is a well-known heavy industrial city.

The residents are mostly local workers, and the few wealthy people are a group of bosozoku (motorcycle gangs) with big beards who drink whiskey and ride heavy motorcycles.

This atmosphere is not unexpected.

But it's still pretty infuriating.

Their language contains a lot of Black swear words.

The kind of thing that would make Black people angry.

"Don't let them influence you." Tom said this to Francis, but he was actually speaking to Yao Ming more.

The outcome of this game will largely depend on the contest between Yao Ming and Ben Wallace.

If Yao Ming loses, everything will be over.

"That's right, Yao Ming, don't be nervous. You can definitely beat that bastard Ben! His registered height is calculated including his afro, my god, he doesn't even wash his hair!" Francis was always so confident.

It wasn't directed at him, but at Yao Ming.

Yao Ming took a deep breath: "You're right, Steve!"

Even a clay figure has a touch of earthiness!

Yao Ming, having been reborn, is definitely not here to be bullied!

[Encountering a formidable opponent]

The warriors have arrived at the villains' lair.

[Target detected: Ben Wallace (Overall rating B+, Defense S)]

[Task Rating: A-]

[Defeat Ben Wallace and lead the team to victory]

[Fixed Reward: One upgrade to a defense-type badge]

Seemingly sensing Yao Ming's anger, this time the scroll prompt was somewhat special, like a suppressed volcano.

The team's current leader, Francis, led the team into the locker room.

The whole team changed and showered, and then set off.

The area outside the players' tunnel was filled with chaotic shouting and cursing.

Some people even threw towels and popcorn at others.

The Rockets are now united in their anger. The Detroit fans were indeed going too far, but what's even more outrageous is that the Pistons' management is collectively playing dead!

The distant Olympic Tower.

The television was showing that very match.

This is being broadcast live across the entire United States!

A large group of Olympic Tower executives in the conference room were on the verge of collapse as they watched the volatile Pistons fans.

David Stern's philosophy was to dress up the "brutal" sport of the NBA in a suit.

Even Allen Iverson was punished by him before.

What's the meaning behind the Pistons doing this?

Should I put eye drops in?

Adam Silver rushed to contact the Pistons' management, but based on experience, they might not be able to handle it.

The fans' atmosphere is definitely heating up now.

TV stations really know how to create buzz.

I came across an interview with the Pistons, where Ben Wallace was flexing his muscles: "Basketball is a man's sport, it requires a man's style of play. Yao Ming's floating style of play is too weak, too girly. I wouldn't play like that, and neither would Shaq!"

"See that? Yao!" Ben Affleck exclaimed, showing off his exaggerated arms. "Those muscles are deadly!!"

Last time Yao Ming beat the Trail Blazers, Rasheed Wallace was subjected to a lot of verbal attacks from fans. This time, Ben Wallace is going to avenge his friend!

The television was still broadcasting Ben Affleck's arrogant pronouncements.

As viewership and ratings continued to rise, David Stern's forehead veins bulged.

Auburn Palace.

Ben Wallace is in the sauna, which the team built just for him. They made up for the low salary by providing other facilities.

Prince, holding a towel, looked at the small TV in the bathroom window and asked, "Boss, is it really okay for you to talk like this?"

It would be a miracle if there were no problem!

Ben Wallace smeared a towel on his face: "It doesn't matter. We haven't played the Lakers in the last five games. After I teach this kid a lesson, I can always go back to Shaq next time!"

Prince swallowed hard.

So you're playing basketball with the intention of getting suspended?

There are advantages to having a lower salary.

Take Ben Wallace, for example. He had absolutely no respect for the suspension, and everyone in the team knew that his provocation was only because he saw the potential in Yao Ming.

If it were someone else, he wouldn't even remember it, let alone provoke them.

For example, a rookie from the Phoenix Suns.

This guy gave him a "Welcome to the NBA" treatment: 1-for-10 shooting, only 3 points and 2 rebounds. The kid was practically devastated.

Ben Wallace didn't like Yao Ming's technical style of play, which involved shooting and creating space.

But disliking something doesn't mean you don't value it.

He is preparing for the competition very seriously!

Half an hour later, the players from both sides entered the field.

Yao Ming and Ben Wallace spotted each other very easily.

In 02, Ben Affleck was in a crazy moment; he was like a raging bull, eager to prove himself.

Being the second-best center in the league isn't enough for him; he wants more, he wants even more.

He wants to make a lot of money; he wants to be like Shaquille O'Neal!

He desperately wanted to defeat O'Neal.

At his peak, Shaquille O'Neal was unmatched. He dared to challenge him again and again without fear, and always believed that the only one who could defeat him was Ben Wallace!