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"WTF!" This time it was Zuo Li's turn to be shocked.

"Are you a goat?! That goat who plays street ball - Earl Mc... Manica... Court?!" Zuo Li turned his head in disbelief to look at the name on the sign, and then turned to look at the person in front of him.

The black uncle repeated this so many times that he stumbled a bit when speaking.

Forgive Zuo Li for not being able to remain calm. To be honest, if you think about walking to a museum and someone suddenly tells you that I am the guy you are looking at in the museum, you will have difficulty controlling your emotions.

Yes, Zuo Li feels like this now, a little nervous, a little excited, and a little ridiculous... This guy can't be a fake, right?!

"Oh, it's such a familiar yet strange name. Ever since I was in school, my teacher thought my name was too difficult to spell. No one has called me that for decades. It's better to call me goat." The black uncle waved his hand and took it.

I picked up the broken ball and stood on the court looking at the children playing ball not far away.

"I walked out from here. It has been 51 years since I stepped onto this court when I was 6 years old. I am no longer young. I used to be able to do anything. I am not afraid of any challenges here. I once thought I could do anything.

I will win everything with basketball, but..." At this point, the goat paused for more than ten seconds.

Zuo Li knew the reason. As the strongest street ball player in New York, he had the most legendary youth. In Harlem, he was omnipotent. When he joined Benjamin Franklin High School in 1962, the height of the "goat" was unbearable.

At an eye-catching height of 1.85 meters, his jumping height actually reached an incredible 50 inches - 127 centimeters!

Betting on the coins on the top of the backboard has always been his specialty. Until later, when everyone in the neighborhood no longer dared to bet with him, the "Goat" came up with another trick - continuous reflex dunks, which he still has to this day.

Some New Yorkers remember the scene when "The Goat" won $60 by dunking 36 times in a row.

However, after joining high school, he and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became close friends for a while, but their development was extremely dramatic.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a lone wolf off the court, but he unfortunately picked up bad habits while living on the streets, which led to him being expelled from high school. He subsequently failed to survive in college. The coach took care of the starting position that should have belonged to him.

Senior students.

"Goat" dropped out of school in anger and returned to New York, only to learn that his life mentor Mr. Locke had passed away.

In 1969, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the No. 1 draft pick in the NBA and signed a million-dollar contract. However, the "Goat" was imprisoned and spent 16 months in Greenhaven Prison in New York.

This changed the entire trajectory of his life. This is also the story of the goat that Zuo Li knew.

"Okay, that's not important. What's important is that I'm old, but I still have skills and experience. I don't want my skills to disappear just like that, so I've come back here often this year. I want to

Look at what young people are like today."

"It's just that I'm a little disappointed. The talent of the people here is average, and, GOD, many people in this stadium don't know who I am. They prefer Michael, the guy who played professional basketball with the Bulls. To be honest, if

Come to the streets...not to mention."

"You are very good, boy. Although you are Asian, you are indeed the first guy to stop in front of that sign in this month. More importantly, although you are very good now, you are very young and also

You are very talented. I can see that your basic skills are very good. It seems that you have put in a lot of sweat on the training ground."

"How about it, do you want to learn streetball from me?"

The goat turned around and looked at Zuo Li and said.

That’s how it turns out…

Zuo Li now somewhat believes that he is the goat, and the purpose of coming here is also very cliché. He just wants to pass on his skills. In this era when the Internet is underdeveloped and there are almost no video tapes circulating, finding a successor on the street is indeed the best way.

effective method.

As for whether to learn streetball from him...

"Of course!" Zuo Li replied without hesitation.

Isn't this nonsense? Although there are almost no videos of goats in later generations, and many people are saying that goats are touted, but 'Sky Hook' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can clearly state in an interview that goats are his in the NBA.

The guy who has faced the strongest opponent outside of China must have something.

Zuo Li subconsciously ignored the fact that he said he was a good person.

What's wrong with the dishes? Who's not a rookie anymore?

"The perfect choice." Goat smiled with satisfaction: "Then we'll see you at this golf course at 3 o'clock every afternoon."

After saying that, Ku Ku turned around and left, and took out a brand new bottle of beer from his pocket. The sweet hops touched his beard again.

Zuo Li: "..." Where is this thing hidden...

Back at the orphanage, Zuo Li still felt a little unreal. If Jerry hadn't accidentally hit Jerry on the nose with his elbow during training and made him howl for a long time, Zuo Li would have even thought it was a dream.

At three o'clock the next day, Zuo Li still felt it was unreal when he stood on the court again, but soon, the goat really came.

The same dress, the same slovenliness, but the difference is that this time he no longer has cigarettes or alcohol in his hands, only the basketball.

"OK man, let's get started now."

There was no unnecessary nonsense or any pleasantries. He didn't even want to know what Zuo Li did and where he came from. The training just started straight to the point.

"Of course, but, Uncle Goat, I must tell you that my ambition is not in the streets." Zuo Li felt that it was necessary to make it clear.

"Oh, it's not important, man, why do some people still think that street ball and regular basketball cannot be integrated? In my opinion, there is no essential difference between the two. In my era, there was no such thing.

I play street ball and regular basketball, and I never feel that my skills cannot be used on the court." Goat shook his finger indifferently: "Just find a way to put the ball into the basket, it's that simple."

"I can tell from the way you dribble and break through that you have received very formal basketball training and have very solid basic skills. Anyway, I was definitely not as good as you at your age. Moreover, your talent is not only

That’s all.”

"So, you don't need to learn basic things at all. What I want to teach you are skills, practical skills!"

"Believe me, when you learn these things, you can beat anyone on the street, and I'm really looking forward to what it will be like when you take him to the professional court." Goat said.

"OK, then, come on!" Zuo Li was ready.

So Zuo Li's training life changed again. Every morning he would still be chased by Hibbert to complete all kinds of basic training that seemed extremely boring to outsiders, and his meal time and sleeping time were also well arranged.

After class every afternoon, Zuo Li would come to the court on the corner of the street and complete 2-3 hours of training with the goats.

After that, Zuo Li would rush back to the orphanage for dinner, and then play one-on-one with Jerry and others one after another. This was one of the few entertainment times he had every day.

Days passed like this, and another three months passed. Now Zuo Li seems to have grown taller and his figure has become better. All the excess fat has disappeared, and his strength is enough to use it with each passing day.

To describe it, anyone can see that now Zuo Li's movements are not only precise and flawless, but more importantly, they are mixed with more and more tricks, and his experience in confrontation is getting richer and richer.

It was difficult for Jerry to score even one goal in the confrontation.