Bishop of the Devil

Just as the referee blew the whistle to end the game, Richard received a system prompt.

"It has been detected that the host's player Yao Ming meets the conditions for using the "Jabbar's Skyhook" prop. Can I bind the target player Yao Ming?"

"Sure!"

Richard bound it without saying a word. He had been waiting for this day for a long time!

Tomorrow is training day, and Richard is ready to take a good look at the effect of this prop...

At eight o'clock the next morning, Richard appeared at the training ground, and the players were already there.

Because there are many new players in the Pistons, Richard doesn't have to worry about training. If a new player dares to miss training, a few assistant coaches will take care of him without Richard having to say anything.

The training camp was originally scheduled for 8:30. As soon as 8 o'clock arrived, almost everyone was here. The only one who didn't come, Oku, also asked for leave.

"Guys, we are all training separately today." After Richard announced today's training schedule, he directly called Yao Ming and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

"How's your Tian Gou training going? Dayao, why haven't I seen you use it in the game?" Richard asked Yao Ming with a smile.

Richard's smile made Yao Ming a little puzzled. This smile looked quite weird...

"Coach, I'm not too sure about the hook shot right now. If I use it rashly, I feel that the effect may not be as good as the mid-range shot." Yao Ming was a little embarrassed and lowered his head and said to Richard.

Richard looked at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, "Old man, is Dayao still unable to use your signature offense in actual combat?"

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar nodded. Are you kidding? He has just coached Yao Ming for three months!

In just such a short time, Yao Ming can learn his signature move? ! Do you really think that my ultimate move is worthless...

"Clark, come here!" Richard roared and called Clark over.

"You two practice alone, and I'll see if your current hook can be used in actual combat." Richard still had a weird smile on his face.

…

The top two centers in the Eastern Conference are almost going to face off one-on-one, attracting the attention of their surrounding teammates.

It's not like these two have never played against each other in daily team training matches, but those matches were all official 5V5 matches.

There has never been a one-on-one challenge like today...

The players are also quite curious as to which of the two has better one-on-one ability.

Some people are optimistic about Yao Ming. After all, Yao Ming's data is much better than Clark...

There are also people who are optimistic about Clark. Good data does not mean that he can really win the one-on-one.

At least Clark has the advantage in terms of strength. In one-on-one situations, Yao Ming is at a disadvantage in this regard.

"Remember, Dayao, you can only use the hook, let's try it..."

Richard did not forget to give his instructions again.

Clark suddenly became happy and could only use a hook? He also paid attention to Yao Ming's hook shot, and his hit rate was quite embarrassing!

The hook shot under the basket has a pretty good hit rate, but as long as it goes out of the basket, the hit rate is quite embarrassing...

It may take three hooks to hit once!

This is still without defense...

Now Richard is asking Yao Ming to challenge him only with hooks. Doesn't that mean he is sure to win?

He already has a strength advantage. As long as he is stuck under the basket, Yao Ming's embarrassing hook shooting rate will not help him.

Clark burst out laughing when he thought that he had won the duel. He had already thought about what to say to comfort Yao Ming for a while.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a weird look on his face. Why did Richard not believe what others said? He even said that Yao Ming's current hook is not suitable for use in actual combat.

In other words, the little hook under the basket can be used, but there are not many opportunities to use it.

O'Neal's small hook under the basket is so powerful that he can explode, but after all, his body and tonnage are there, and he can squeeze out the opposing defensive players before taking action.

This is not the case for Yao Ming. Anyway, in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's view, it is better for Yao Ming not to act too hastily for the time being.

But since it's just training now, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn't stop him. He just happened to have a look at Yao Ming's training results.

With Clark, a top blue-collar player, as a sparring partner, Yao Ming's current hook skill level can definitely be well tested.

…

Yao Ming had a bitter look on his face. He didn't know much about his hook. He really didn't know enough to use it in actual combat.

But since Richard wanted to see the situation, he could only do what Richard said.

…

Yao Ming and Clark did not stand apart from the three-point line like a normal bullfight.

The two started practicing alone near the free throw line.

The first round was handled by Yao Ming. After getting the ball, he squeezed Clark, but obviously he couldn't squeeze. He originally thought of shooting directly from the mid-range shot. This is his usual trick in this situation.

But Richard said that this time the sparring could only use the hook...

In desperation, Yao Ming pushed Clark sideways, then rounded his right arm, and the basket in his hand turned into a parabola, heading towards the basket.

"Duang!" The iron hit the target.

Logically speaking, it is not a good thing to hit the iron on the first shot, and you should be frowning.

But Yao Ming showed a smile on his face.

Because the attack just now gave him a completely different feeling.

In the previous sky hook practice, Yao Ming really had no confidence at all about the distance beyond the free throw line. After the ball was released, he could only say that he was resigned to his fate!

But this time he took action just now, he had a very subtle feeling...

Clark turned over to grab the rebound, and then squeezed Yao Ming to get close to the basket, but Yao Ming's defense was not a vegetarian and directly destroyed his attack.

…

It's Yao Ming's offensive round again, and he still hooks near the free throw line. This time the basketball hooks directly into the net!

Richard couldn't help but cheer loudly!

If the hook shot from outside the free throw line can guarantee a good hit rate, it will be a killer!

Jabbar glanced at Richard...

Is it worth being so happy? Just one shot? If Richard had seen the highlights of his career, he would probably feel thirsty.

Although the hook shot just now was successful, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did not think that Yao Ming really had the ability to use the sky hook in actual combat.

In his opinion, Yao Ming has just received three months of training, and at most he has only learned 20 to 30% of his essence.

…

"good!"

"good!"

"pretty!"

What Jabbar didn't expect was that Yao Ming hit three more hooks in a row, although one of them was a small hook after grabbing a rebound under the basket and then making a second attack.

Under Clark's defense, Yao Ming actually hit four goals in a row!

This makes Kareem a little confused...

He knew very well that this was definitely not Yao Ming's normal performance. If Yao Ming had performed normally, then it would be good for Yao Ming to score one or two out of these five shots, but it is very likely that he would not score at all!

But now it's 4-for-5, and it's still 4-for-5 under the defense of top blue-collar Clark.

"Could it be that this Chinese boy really learned the essence of my Sky Hook?"

"Impossible, how could it be so fast!" Jabbar thought with a tangled look on his face.

He naturally thought that someone could inherit his signature sky hook skill. The four major centers that emerged later were actually only the descendants of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...

Each of these juniors is good at Sky Hook.

Now if Yao Ming can really master the Sky Hook, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would actually be quite happy.

But being mastered so easily still made him a little embarrassed...

I'm sorry that this Chinese kid has mastered something that I've been playing with all my life in just three months. Isn't that annoying?

In the following single practice, Yao Ming's shooting percentage was not as hot as it was at first, but it was still satisfying enough.

At least Richard is grinning from ear to ear now.

"Old man, does Yao Yao have 70% of your peak skills?" Richard asked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with a smile.

"Yes, God, has this kid suddenly become enlightened?"

"I didn't feel this way a few days ago!"

"That's right, this thing actually depends on the feeling. If you feel it, you may be able to practice it in one night!"

Jabbar said with a wry smile.

Richard nodded. Even Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recognized Yao Ming's current Sky Hook level, which means that Yao Ming's Sky Hook can be used in actual combat.

…

Clark, who was sparring with Yao Ming, looked confused.

That is to say, there was no scoring in the sparring between the two sides. Otherwise, he felt that he had been abused by Yao Ming and exploded.

His offensive ability is rather impatient, and he has no long-range shooting ability. Yao Ming just blocks the basket and does not follow him hard. After seeing him take a shot, he directly blocks the shot.

Although sometimes he can't block shots, Clark certainly can't score many goals.

And Yao Ming maintains a pretty good offensive efficiency with the help of hooks...

"Don't fight, don't fight, you are bullying others!"

"I saw your hook shot a few days ago, and you didn't have this kind of hit rate. Why did you suddenly become so perverted!"

"No, I also want to learn the hook. God, this thing is really useful!"

Clark just stopped playing. The feeling of being abused must not be very pleasant.

"You don't have that talent, your touch is too stiff, and all your practice is in vain!" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said angrily.

Do you really think that your Sky Hook is just a cabbage? Who wants to learn?

When Clark heard this, his expression suddenly became even more bitter...

…

Richard is very excited now. Yao Ming has finally bound the props. Next, let’s see the actual combat effect.

There is a game against the Nets tomorrow night, and it's time to take advantage of them.

There is no doubt that the Nets were the strongest team in the Eastern Conference last season. After all, they had the best regular season record in the Eastern Conference and reached the Finals.

But this season, they have been robbed of a lot of limelight by the Pistons. No matter which media selects the league's strength rankings, the Pistons are always at the top of the Nets.

In the current league strength rankings, the Trail Blazers are still first and the Spurs are second!

The Pistons soared to third place...

As for the Lakers, because their regular season record was really poor, they were squeezed into fourth place by the Pistons!

Next up is the fifth-place Kings in the Western Conference...

Until sixth place is the Nets...

This ranking undoubtedly makes the Nets generals quite dissatisfied.

However, they have the old demon Kidd in their team, so he will not jump out to express dissatisfaction publicly, but secretly gather energy, waiting to take care of the Pistons.

They have played against the Pistons before and won.

It's just that Richard rested Clark and Nash in that game, which doesn't explain too many problems.

In the next game, if Richard does not take a rest, it will explain the problem.

At least from the matchup of this game, we can see which team in the Eastern Conference can advance to the finals this year.