basketball swingman

Chapter 254: The opening game

The New York Knicks' opponent is the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Clippers, who did not enter the playoffs last season, in the eyes of many people, are likely to make it to the playoffs for the first time in team history this season.

Because of the composition of this team's lineup, it's finally time to bear fruit.

The Clippers’ lineup for the new season is:

No. 1: "Alien" Cassell; No. 2 Corey Maggette; No. 3 James Singleton; No. 4 Elton Brand; No. 5 Kwame-

Brown;

Needless to say, Cassel, the Timberwolves became first in the Western Conference in 2004. He was the starting point guard. Due to injuries last season, he still averaged about 14 points in 20 minutes per game.

The Clippers are here this summer, and in the eyes of many, they will bring ample experience to this young team.

No. 2 pick Corey Maggette was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 13th pick in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft. He is currently in his seventh season in the league.

Maggette was one of the few players who could not fall behind in the matchup with Kobe Bryant. He averaged a new high of 22.1 points per game last season and became one of the league's top swingmen.

Elton Brand, No. 4, was the No. 1 pick in 1999.

Last season, he averaged 20 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, becoming the league's top fourth position.

Not to mention Kwame Brown, who entered the league at the same time as Jiang Dalin. Because Jiang Dalin was too stunning, his edge was overshadowed. Unknowingly, he was noticed by the media again. Now he is averaging

A league-leading fifth position with 17.4 points and 8.1 rebounds!

In other words, except for Singleton at the third position in this current lineup, the rest of the players at the same position in the league are very good.

And basically they have just entered their peak period.

Everyone is full of energy.

Compared to the Clippers' lineup, the Knicks look...

Although Marbury averaged 20 plus 8 points per game last season, if Jiang Dalin remembers correctly, starting from this season, Marbury's scoring average maintained at 16 points per game for two seasons.

By all accounts, he became a role player and left the league after four seasons.

Anderson, at the third position, has just recovered from a serious injury. Otherwise, he would not have been able to stay in the free market until that time.

David Lee is a pure rookie.

That leaves Kenyon Doolin in his prime.

But this player, no matter how he is at his peak, is just like that. He is strong in defense and weak in attack. Occasionally, he will have a sudden flash of inspiration on the offensive end, and he may only be able to score fifteen or six points.

But a fatal problem is that Jiang Dalin knows that Marbury, who has lost himself in New York after receiving a big contract, has declined from his peak since this season.

But the outside world doesn’t know!

In their eyes, when it comes to offensive defenders and No. 1 positions that combine sudden passing, then Marbury's name must be among the top three names.

If Jiang Dalin and his partner can't have a good record, I'm afraid there will be a lot of rumors from the outside world.

But, what else can be done!

This is the passive nature of renewing a second contract.

After being traded, you can only do this and watch, without any initiative!

Another point is that since he came to New York, he must let this team have the "Jiang Dalin era". In this way, even if he leaves, he will leave with his head held high.

If Jiang Dalin can play in this league for 20 seasons...

In this way, Jiang Dalin can just enter the league in his last season.

Then it's time to set a small goal for yourself.

He wants at least 4 teams to retire his jersey...

It’s not like Pat Riley’s flattering retired jersey.

It's actually a retired jersey.

Anyway, the Wizards will definitely retire his jersey and Michael Jordan's jersey.

If neither of them, who have won 4 championships and 2 championships respectively, can retire their jerseys with the Wizards, then apart from giving the players behind them a reason to refuse to go to Washington, the Wizards will not get much benefit!

This is just one thing...

New York Knicks’ 4-year plan, Jiang Dalin looks forward to booking his second retired jersey!

Therefore, no matter what kind of problem it is now, he must grit his teeth and get through it.

There is no problem that Jiang Dalin can't solve. If there is, then he has to solve it even if he grits his teeth!

The game then officially started.

Kwame Brown's eyes were filled with eagerness to try. This is the fifth year of Jiang Dalin's career, and it is also his fifth year in this league.

In the previous four years, when he met Jiang Dalin, his record was 8 losses and 0 wins. Thanks to Jiang Dalin being in the east, otherwise, his record would be 12 losses and 0 wins, or even 16 losses and 0 wins.

But this year is different. Anyone who sees or analyzes the New York Knicks lineup will say: It sucks!

It’s so bad that you can’t even see it!

This is an opportunity.

Kwame Brown chose to regard it as his only chance in this life...

"Crack!"

However, despite his great determination, Jiang Dalin was the one who touched the ball first.

The ball goes to Marbury.

The New York fans at the scene gave huge cheers, which shocked Marbury. These...are they New York Knicks fans?

In his impression, it seemed that he had never had such enthusiasm.

Don't these idiots only know how to curse?

Why are you so enthusiastic now?

If you say it, Marbury may not believe it, even though the outside world doesn't believe in the Knicks that much, thinking that they will never go far this year.

Even God can't save this team. Even if Jiang Dalin is God, I'm afraid he can't.

But New York fans believe in Jiang Dalin. They think Jiang Dalin is God than God.

Marbury faced Cassel in the frontcourt.

Cassell always gets "stabbed" when facing anyone, but when facing Marbury at this moment, he looks eager to try. For no other reason than that, the main reason is that the two people's bodies are too similar!

Such a rare "strong opponent" is not encountered every day. Cassell felt that he could show his defensive ability.

Marbury held the ball and swayed in different directions. After successfully getting out of the space, he suddenly made a throw in the middle.

This is considered one of Marbury's signature moves.

Due to his height, he, like Tony Parker, likes to end the game with a floater.

"Bang!"

Unfortunately, Marbury's touch was not very good the first time he came up.

The ball bounced out of the frame.

Kwame Brown subconsciously stood in front of Jiang Dalin. His idea was that he would stand in front of Jiang Dalin, and then Brand would grab the rebound.

Whether he can grab the ball or not is not important. The most important thing is that Jiang Dalin cannot get the ball.

What does it mean to have teammates!

Today, you will also know what it means to be alone and helpless...

"Boom!"

But just as he was confronting Jiang Dalin, he staggered and watched as Jiang Dalin squeezed past him.

"Crack!"

Brand jumped up early, but Jiang Dalin came from behind and took a quick step to grab the offensive rebound.

When he was falling, Jiang Dalin had already made a movement to accumulate strength. When his foot hit the ground, he quickly exerted his strength and scored the ball with a reverse dunk.

"Boom!"

A dunk that astounded everyone and caused huge cheers from the entire audience.

this!

"That's Darling!"

The voice of the on-site commentator has broken!

Although this is just the beginning of tonight's game, who wouldn't be excited to see this scene?

Um……

To put it bluntly, it’s like he has never seen the world.

There is no way, the Knicks have been in a very difficult situation in recent years. Although they were beaten by other teams, they could enjoy the continuous scoring performances of some teams.

But how many times can that happen in a season?

How many such players are there?

Most of the time, they are watching "rookies pecking each other".

Jiang Dalin's violent dunk...

They simply didn't see it.

Especially when this person is still a New York Knicks player.

Kwame Brown was also stunned for a moment.

no……

You hit both of us alone?

Can you please tell me some truth?

Are you really not afraid of my teammates?

Wow!

Kwame Brown felt very sad. This situation was something he had not expected.

He played this game with huge confidence.

But after this round...

He felt his self-confidence slipping away rapidly.

Jiang Dalin shocked the Clippers with a dunk.

It also scared the New York Knicks.

They often fought against Jiang Dalin during the team's training camp, but the feeling Jiang Dalin gave them was very powerful and fierce, but it was not beyond the limit of what they could bear.

He's a superstar, that's all...

It’s not that they underestimate Jiang Dalin, but the New York Knicks’ lineup is useless just relying on one superstar...

As a result, Jiang Dalin used such a self-stealing and self-deduction goal to tell them. Were you surprised during the team training match?

That’s too early to be surprised!

He just played casually during the game.

Maybe he didn't even show half of his strength.

Jiang Dalin quickly returned to defense. Cassel held the ball in front of Marbury and suddenly made a mid-range shot. Jiang Dalin did not make up for it, and Dulin next to him helped to make up the defense.

"Whoosh!"

The ball finally fell into the basket.

2-2 draw!

Jiang Dalin gave the ball to Marbury.

When he reached the frontcourt, he didn't wait for his teammates to get into position. When he found an opportunity, he immediately rushed toward the basket.

The Clippers surrounded the ball very quickly. He quickly passed the ball to the outside. Dulin got the ball and took action decisively, attracting the defensive spread of the Clippers players.

The ball banged, and Jiang Dalin once again grabbed an offensive rebound.

And it was with someone hanging on him.

The referee blew the whistle and Kwame Brown committed a foul.

It’s hard to be the second overall pick in 2001…

At the same time, I was also a little confused: Is this really Jiang Dalin?

That’s not right!

I fought with him last year!

Not that strong!

Well...

I have to say that Kwame Brown misunderstood.

How to say this...

Although the Wizards encountered problems in the regular season last year, they still had people who could be used. The Clippers couldn't wait for him to show his strength, and they were gone.

Then does Jiang Dalin still need to exert his strength?

But this game is different.

Jiang Dalin knows very well...

If he doesn't take it seriously, the Knicks won't even have a chance to play!

It can be said that Kwame Brown has played against the serious Jiang Dalin for the first time.

It's normal to feel strange.

The New York Knicks served again, and Marbury finally realized that it seemed like it was time for Jiang Dalin to hit two. After a rare command, he gave the ball to Jiang Dalin. Jiang Dalin held the ball high and hit Kwame with his back.

In terms of defensive strength, Kwame Brown's ability at this moment is definitely among the best in the league. Kwame Brown is also very confident about this.

But the first time Jiang Dalin hit him with the ball, he took a step back unconsciously.

This power...

But Kwame Brown still gritted his teeth and went forward. In order to defeat Jiang Dalin once, he felt that it was worth it even if his bones fell apart tonight.

Jiang Dalin didn't know that he was so decisive, otherwise he would definitely say...

Then let your teammates pick it up and put it together for you later.

While Kwame Brown gritted his teeth, Jiang Dalin also started to exert force. This time, it was a head-on confrontation, because the defense could not take the initiative to exert force obviously.

Therefore, in general top defense, the center of gravity is tilted forward to form a confrontation.

Once the power gap is too large, one will involuntarily take a big step back.

This was also Kwame Brown’s reaction next.

Jiang Dalin took the first shot and found that the inside lane was empty. He immediately took the ball and rushed toward the basket. Brand made up for it, but Jiang Dalin was too fast this time.

And this guy jumped up as soon as his feet crossed the free throw line.

While he was flying in the air, Brand also had thoughts in his mind...

Flying here like this, I should be able to get on top, right?

Maybe even an offensive foul...

There is no way, Jiang Dalin's jump distance is really far enough.

It is easy for people to have the "Top Ten Illusions",

But this "illusion" thing can really hurt people sometimes!

Brand had just stepped on the line of the reasonable collision zone, and Jiang Dalin from the opposite side had already flown in front of him.

He had to jump.

Otherwise it's a blocking foul.

During the confrontation, Brand finally understood how powerful Jiang Dalin's breakthrough was!

When he subconsciously exerted his strength, his body was involuntarily pushed up by Jiang Dalin.

"Boom!"

At the same time, a dunk sound was heard above his head.

It was also at this time that a huge cheer sounded in his ears, like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.

Madison Square.

"Basketball Holy Land"...

Because of Jiang Dalin's dunk, there was a huge cheer!

A group of New York fans who were so excited that they could not help themselves vented the explosive feeling in their hearts with various body movements!

The sound of Jiang Dalin's dunk seemed to come from their minds.

Some excited fans even took off their shirts at once.

There are men...

There are also women...

Jiang Dalin looked at these excited New York fans and said silently in his heart...

Is this all there is to New York fans?

Jiang Dalin felt it was too unchallenging.

And Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy had to call a timeout because he saw some changes in the light in the eyes of the Clippers guys.

In order for these children to continue to believe in the light.

He had to use a pause to slow them down.

When Jiang Dalin came off the court, he high-fived everyone on the New York Knicks...

Everyone was very excited, as if they were seeing Jiang Dalin for the first time.