One Guard

The genius remembers the address of this site in a second: (Apex Chinese), the fastest update! No advertisements! The game was suspended, and the cameras of the on-site photographers all focused on Yiyang. This Chinese defender, who has just started his second year of professional career, has already shown his unique leadership qualities on the court.

When the Mavericks were exhausted, he used his hard-working defense and excellent organization to drive the enthusiasm of the entire team. After the Timberwolves scored a goal in Love, they did nothing.

Even so, Timberwolves fans are still full of expectations for the game. Because after this timeout, Yiyang's real opponent today is about to debut!

Watching the big-eyed Spaniard take off his training uniform, Rubio received applause from everyone before he played.

"Listen to the cheers at the scene, Ricky Rubio is ready to debut! Rubio became famous as a teenager, and his reputation has long been resounding all over the world. Now, he is often used to compete with the one who turned out last season Compare. Both are point guards, and both are good at eye fakes. Hold your breath, next, we may see an incredible point guard battle!"

At this time, Mike Breen remembered the scene of the 2006 Nash and Kidd war. At that time, the two best point guards in the league brought people a classic game. Although the historical status of Yiyang and Rubio is still far behind that of Kidd and Nash, Mike Brin is still looking forward to this game. Because these two guys have long been regarded as the next Kidd and Nash!

Rubio, who led Spain to win the U16 World Championship at the age of 16, scored 51 points, 24 rebounds, 12 steals and 7 assists in the final. At that time, Rubio had already become a super rookie coveted by the world basketball world. He ran to the door of El Masino's house in the northeast corner of Barcelona, ​​Spain, and asked for interviews. The media could circle the earth 0.001 times.

In order to protect the physical and mental health of minors, Rubio's parents and the club at the time declined most interviews. In October 2008, the only long-form interview that Rubio accepted before he turned 18 was from the famous "" magazine.

Among them, the columnist described Rubio as dribbling like Nash, passing like Kidd, scoring like Kobe, defending like Payton, with wingspan like Rondo, running like Hamilton, and a magician with an upper limit. Maravich. In 2009, the Thunder, which already owned Weiss, held the third pick, and at that time they were seriously considering picking Rubio.

In the end, Rubio, the first post-90s generation in NBA draft history, was selected by the Timberwolves with the 5th overall pick, becoming the highest-ranked point guard of the year. The disaffected Jennings has only the 10th pick, and the point guards behind Rubio are Jrue Holiday, Ty Lawson, Darren Collison and Davis College's baby-faced guard Stephen. Curry.

Because of the child labor contract issue, Rubio spent several more seasons in the European League before logging into the NBA this season amid long-awaited calls. Timberwolves expect him to be so high that you can hardly imagine. Last offseason, the Timberwolves traded forward Martell Webster to wear the No. 9 jersey. But he was told by the Timberwolves uniform team that "the number 9 is reserved exclusively for Rubio."

You see, the treatment of retired jerseys is placed on a child who has not yet entered the league. The Timberwolves regard the "golden boy" as their savior.

Rubio, who had already had high hopes, played well in the first three games and played his own level. Because of this, the young man was cheered by all the fans before he played. They've been waiting for this guy for too long.

"Keep an eye on your matchup, be careful of Rubio's pass! Don't underestimate the European, his ability is not mediocre at all! Also, lock his independent scoring, I believe this is not for you Question?" Seeing that Rubio was about to play, Carlisle also hurriedly made corresponding arrangements. Although the opponent is just a rookie guard,

But Carlyle did not take the enemy lightly.

Didn't Yiyang, who was also a rookie guard last year, surprise people?

After listening to Carlisle's words, Yiyang just nodded slightly, without answering. Are you a boy genius? This game is finally interesting!

The timeout ended, and the continuous cheers in the Target Center made people even think that the Mavericks in the away game were behind.

Rubio stepped into the spotlight, replacing an underwhelming Wesley Johnson and joining Ridnour in a two-point guard formation. It seems that Carlisle's tactic of playing both Kidd and Yiyang at the same time last season was imitated by many coaches.

The game restarted, and the Timberwolves' starting center, Darko Milicic, who was once highly expected by the Pistons, sent a sideline kick. Seeing that Rubio is so popular, Milicic must be deeply moved. After all, he was a European genius who was blown up before Rubio. But now, they can only be reduced to the point of becoming a blue-collar worker.

Rubio controlled the ball and advanced, and Yiyang felt that the entire target center was shaking. Terrifying fans!

Although this is only Rubio's first NBA season, Rubio has been playing professional basketball for several years. Therefore, he is very skillful in handling the ball. After passing halftime calmly, the Spaniard began to examine the halftime situation!

Rubio reached out and called for a pick-and-roll, and then used the pick-and-roll to kill to the basket. It is not difficult for Yiyang to keep up with Rubio, but this guy with a super high basketball IQ will definitely not be so stupid as to rely on Yiyang to forcefully attack the frame. After all, the Chinese who defended him was a ruthless character who could block even a center forward.

While Yiyang was still thinking about how Rubio would pass the ball, the Spaniard suddenly took off! Yiyang didn't even think about it, and immediately followed. But Rubio didn't take risks. In the air, the smart Spaniard stuffed the ball behind him. Love, who followed up later, picked up the basketball steadily, leaped forward, and easily put the ball into the frame.

"Ricky Rubio, this guy broke the scoring drought of the Timberwolves as soon as he came on the court! Haha, the Spanish golden boy played a pass in front of Yi. I am looking forward to how Yi will respond to this Pass!"

Once on the court, Rubio successfully led an offense. Yiyang smiled slightly when he caught the baseline ball and pushed forward again. The pass just now was indeed very exciting. But it is impossible for the Timberwolves to persist for a whole game with that kind of offense!

After halftime, Yiyang did not play singles with Rubio as the fans thought, but quickly played the ball and handed the ball to Carter.

Carter didn't stay long after holding the ball, and then transferred the ball to Marion. Although Yiyang didn't catch the ball, people can still feel the silky smoothness of the Mavericks' offense.

Rubio didn't care about others, and his eyes were fixed on the number one in front of him. He is well aware of how powerful Yiyang's off-ball offense is, as long as he catches a little gap, it may lead to a big mistake.

Just when Rubio was extremely alert, Yiyang suddenly ran back and went out of the three-point line. It seemed that he wanted to hand in hand with Marion.

Rubio immediately changed his focus to keep up. I have to admit that the Spaniard's speed is not bad either. He sticks to Yiyang's side without losing his position.

Yiyang approached Marion, Marion held the ball in one hand and handed it to Yiyang, and Yiyang stretched out his hand to grab the ball firmly.

However, when the two met, Marion suddenly raised the ball above his head. At the same time, Yiyang suddenly ran back and cut inside.

After a counter-running tactic after a hand-off, Yiyang got rid of Rubio, a pestering guy. Marion made a pass, and the opportunity was created instantly!

Yiyang immediately speeds up and enters the restricted area. Facing Milicic's supplementary defense, Yiyang changed hands in the air, avoided the block, and successfully scored a layup.

After landing, Yiyang glanced at Rubio, but didn't say anything, and turned back to defend himself. Seeing this scene, Marion smiled knowingly. This kid can't say that sentence!

Although it was just a simple two-pointer, Rubio refreshed his understanding of Yiyang in his heart. This guy's passing, commanding, running off the ball and finishing ability are all terrifyingly powerful! These things cannot be seen on video and TV. Only when you play a game with him in person can you have a more intuitive understanding of a player's strengths.

In the eyes of the fans, Rubio and Yiyang are "evenly matched." But in Rubio's eyes, Yiyang with open arms, that Yiyang who played in the NBA only a year earlier than him and has no professional game experience before, is like an insurmountable mountain!

Sure enough, when Rubio passed halftime for the second time, Yiyang posted it immediately. Don't you like passing the ball? Yiyang makes it uncomfortable for Rubio to pass the ball now.

Pressing close to the body, this is the defensive technique that most opponents like to use against Yiyang. And now, Yiyang has turned this defensive method to Rubio, who also likes to pass the ball.

Others press on Yiyang, and Yiyang can use his skilled ball handling skills, strong will and extraordinary speed to complete the breakthrough. However, when Rubio was pressed by Yiyang, he seemed a bit stretched.

The two defenders got into an entanglement near the middle circle. Rubio tried to change direction several times. Either the ball was not lucky and almost fell, or the acceleration after the change of direction failed to tear Yiyang's defense.

Seeing this scene, Love had no choice but to step forward to pick and roll, and then Rubio got rid of the entanglement with Yiyang and continued to advance.

At this time, Yiyang was left behind by Rubio, who passed the ball to Ridnour and cut inside himself. He intends to use exactly the same method to return Yiyang a goal!

Rubio cuts inside, and Ridnour, who is also a point guard, passes the ball very timely.

When the Spaniard got to the rim, Haywood didn't even have time to help.

Leaping lightly, the wrist nimbly picked up the basketball into the air. The shot looked certain, and the Timberwolves fans even raised their arms ahead of time, ready to cheer for another brilliant play by Rubio.

At this moment, Rubio suddenly felt that there was no light on the top of his head. He raised his head and saw the face of the No. 1 defender!

Yiyang jumped high, and before the basketball fell, he slapped it hard on the backboard.

"Boom!" With a muffled sound, the must-go layup turned into a nail-biting cap, as if Yiyang pulled the trigger on the Timberwolves fans with a gun.

Rubio's heart was shocked. How could he meet such a guy who blocked the shot in Spain before.

Yiyang glanced at Rubio, but still didn't say anything. This time, Marion leaned forward and translated the meaning in Yiyang's eyes for the Spaniard.

"Welcome to the NBA, rookie!"

This is a meeting gift for you!