Chapter 14: Another buzzer-beater, thousands of people worship

22 points, 20 assists.

As of now, Fan Xi's performance is impeccable.

Although it is because the Bulls are not familiar enough with him and the Lakers suddenly increased the rhythm to play run-and-gun. However, it must be admitted that... it is unquestionable that Fan Xi will take a contract from the Lakers.

Fan Xi has shown abilities that the other three point guards do not possess.

Without him, this game would have been lost long ago. You know, the Chicago Bulls have suppressed the Miami Heat, who have the super Big Three, in the East this season, and the Lakers are missing two major internal and external cores, Kobe and Bynum, tonight.

"Charles, you have to kneel down and shout 'Jack Fan is the Basketball Emperor'."

Kenny Smith teased Barkley.

Barkley's expression had become unnatural long ago. The better Fan Xi played, the more nervous he became, because he had previously concluded that Fan Xi was just a flash in the pan and could not get a formal contract in the NBA.

Therefore, he could only mumble and quibble: "The formal contract I meant refers to... a fully guaranteed contract. Those non-fully guaranteed ones are different."

What he said was exactly the same as Kong Yiji saying 'stealing books cannot be considered stealing'. Kenny Smith didn't pick on his logic, just laughed out loud.

Very much like a spectator in a tavern.

Is it important how many ways the word 'hui' in fennel beans is written?

Not important.

Fan Xi held the ball and came to the frontcourt. Derek Rose stared at him like a hawk or a falcon, not giving him any chance.

And at this time, Fan Xi called for a screen.

Pau Gasol came up quickly.

Seeing this, Rose hurriedly stepped back half a step, but at the same time he stepped back, Fan Xi jumped directly... and shot!

The basketball drew a beautiful arc, and finally under the gaze of the entire Staples Center... Swish!

It fell into the net!

3-pointer hit.

113:111.

The Lakers overtook by 2 points.

There are 43 seconds left in the game.

The Lakers have gained a strategic advantage.

The entire Staples Center shouted in unison: Super Fan! Super Fan! Super Fan!

At first it was Super-Fan!

Later it turned directly into MVP! MVP! MVP!

Fan Xi tonight feels worthy of the title of MVP.

MVP is the best player in the game. In the past, only Kobe Bryant enjoyed this kind of shouting in the Lakers.

Now, after Fan Xi hit this magical 3-pointer, the fans in the audience worshipped him again.

The Kardashian sisters have jumped up and shouted crazily.

They are too excited.

They kept bragging to the big director next to them: "See? I said from the beginning that Jack is the savior, he really can. He once hit 888 3-pointers in a row."

Then, they turned back and shouted to the fans: "Remember to watch our show on the weekend, you will see a more comprehensive Jack Fan!"

This sentence made the fans full of curiosity.

Honestly, everyone wants to know what this magical undrafted player who suddenly popped up has to do with the Kardashian family, and what he looks like off the court.

Beep!

The Bulls requested a timeout. Their head coach Thibodeau was very dissatisfied with the current situation.

When the players returned to the bench, he was furious: "Why can't you even handle the Lakers who are missing Kobe and Bynum? Have you been beaten down by that rookie?"

"Buck up, guys. Don't bring failure home, we are going to win the championship this year!!"

Thibodeau slapped the tactical board to boost his players' morale, and then he began to arrange new offensive tactics.

At this time, the Lakers were also arranging defensive strategies.

But in fact, there was nothing to arrange, because the Lakers are missing two cores now, so they can only emphasize that the players should increase their enthusiasm, follow their defensive objects, and not let the opponents shoot easily.

Speaking of this, Lao Wente was still very concerned about Fan Xi, asking if he could defend Rose.

At this time, Shannon Brown, who had been sitting for half the game, took the initiative to ask for orders, saying that he had plenty of physical strength and could go up to consume Rose.

He is terrified now.

Fan Xi's performance made him feel like he had fallen into an ice cave. He felt that he could no longer stop Fan Xi's rise, so he wanted to show himself well.

Lao Wente didn't give him a chance. "You'd better rest."

Lao Wente saw his and Steve Blake's jealousy of Fan Xi, and also guessed that this game was their deliberate calculation against Fan Xi.

However, who would have thought that Fan Xi would explode in this game? He not only kept up with Rose's speed, but also had a shadow of Nash in the case of a fast attack.

Now the Lakers have really picked up a big treasure.

As for Shannon Brown and Steve Blake, Lao Wente didn't want to make Jack unhappy.

Beep!

The whistle sounded quickly.

The game continues.

Derek Rose launched a quick-strike offensive. He quickly broke into the paint from Fan Xi's left side, but he didn't expect Fan Xi to still follow his pace with tenacious perseverance despite being out of breath, and form a double-team with Odom.

He completed a beautiful hang in the air, dodging Odom's block.

However, the basketball was a little off.

It slid out of the rim.

But it happened to be picked up by Joakim Noah.

Noah hurriedly protected this crucial rebound and passed it to Rose to continue organizing.

After the plan to attack failed.

The Bulls could only consume the offensive time.

Rose stopped outside the 3-point line, slowly consuming the offensive time.

Ronnie Brewer, Korver, and Luol Deng kept wandering. They are all shooters with 3-point ability.

"You can't defeat me."

Rose stared at Fan Xi's eyes and told him very seriously: "But you won my respect, welcome to Chicago to play."

Fan Xi smiled.

He didn't talk nonsense with Rose.

Instead, just as Rose finished speaking, he suddenly moved forward, and he launched a tight defense.

Rose was a bit flustered. He originally planned to consume until only 5 seconds were left in the offensive time before launching. Now he had to advance... this move was equivalent to disrupting the Bulls' overall deployment.

However, Rose is Rose after all, and he is the leader of the new generation of stars.

He quickly broke free from Fan Xi's defense and quickly killed into the 3-point line.

When he entered like lightning.

Fan Xi shouted from behind: Don't double-team!

But it was still too late!

Ron Artest followed.

Once he followed, the outside was leaked.

Fan Xi hurriedly went to fill the position outside the 3-point line, but Rose's pass was faster, and he passed it to Korver.

Korver is a famous 3-point shooter in the league.

He has great chemistry with breakthrough guards. He started his career with Iverson, and later worked with LeBron James, Monta Ellis, and others. Now he works with Rose, and it is very handy.

When he shot, Fan Xi flew up.

But it was ultimately due to physical talent, plus fatigue.

Failed to stop effectively.

Korver's basketball was shot... drawing a perfect arc.

Then... Swish!

It fell into the net.

3-pointer hit.

Staples Center was silent at this moment.

Then there was a sigh.

There are 13 seconds left.

Chicago Bulls took the lead 114:113.

Next, they only need to defend the Lakers' last offense, and they can leave Staples Center with a victory.

The pressure is all on the Lakers.

Fan Xi quickly received Odom's inbound pass, crossed the half-court, and requested a timeout.

It only took him 1.6 seconds.

There are 11.5 seconds left.

Phil Jackson, who had been sitting behind the bench without saying a word, stood up and took the tactical board from Lao Wente.

He is going to make the final deployment.

Kobe is not there, Bynum is not there, who will execute the final attack?

It should be Pau Gasol. Now the Lakers only need 2 points to win, and Gasol is the Lakers' second attack point.

Lamar Odom is also fine. He is the best sixth man who has always accompanied the Lakers, worked hard, and is also experienced.

Matt Barnes also has a 3-pointer.

Ron Artest even hit a buzzer-beater against the Boston Celtics.

Fan Xi?

He performed very well tonight, but the Bulls will definitely target him very much. And judging from his performance tonight, his efficiency in jump shots with the ball is not high, but his catch-and-shoot percentage is quite terrifying.

"If Fan hits the final buzzer-beater, he will create a new record. He is the first rookie in NBA history to complete a buzzer-beater in two consecutive games."

Kenny Smith said to the audience across the country in the live broadcast room: "Charles, are you worried now?"

Barkley curled his lips. He was panicked inside, but quite calm on the surface. He said: "I don't think he has a chance to hit the buzzer-beater. The Bulls will definitely guard him strictly and won't let him snatch the victory fruit that is already in hand."

When Barkley was speaking, the camera was aimed at the Bulls bench.

Thibodeau was shouting excitedly there.

However, what people didn't expect was that Thibodeau said: "The biggest threat is Pau Gasol. The Lakers will definitely give the ball to him. Phil Jackson never trusts rookies. Now he stood up, he must also know that the undrafted player has flaws!!"

Therefore, Thibodeau let Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson, two tough interior defenders, play at the same time.

On the outside, he just arranged for Rose to follow Fan Xi closely. "Don't panic if he has the ball, just keep an eye on him if he moves."

Thibodeau still has a strong ability to judge based on his experience.

In 2008, he was the chief assistant coach in Boston. At that time, it was his defensive tactics that strangled the Lakers, causing the Lakers to return home in failure that season.

Thibodeau thought he knew the Zen Master very well.

However, what people didn't expect was.

After Phil Jackson got the tactical board, the first thing he did was: "Give the ball to Fan, and let the others spread out."

The second sentence is: "Don't give him a screen."

The third sentence is: "Pau, you go deep into the paint."

Phil Jackson's words left the Lakers bench confused.

After he finished these three sentences, he stopped talking.

Leave it to Fan Xi to handle.

This time, he is testing Fan Xi's ability to play key balls.

For a point guard, the ability to play key balls is crucial. He let the players spread out, not to cut off Fan Xi's connection with them; the situation on the court is ever-changing.

Los Angeles needs another guard who can hold the situation.

Kobe is a bit old after all.

Phil Jackson has high hopes for Fan Xi.

Thibodeau is right, Jackson rarely gives rookies a chance. However, Fan Xi made him break the rule. Tonight, Fan Xi's performance hit his heart.

He felt that what does it matter even if they lose this game?

Anyway, they were prepared to lose this game.

Since Jack brought it here, then... naturally, it is up to him to decide.

Even if he plays uselessly, it is accumulating experience.

Phil Jackson has decided to keep him.

That's why he is being cultivated so heavily.

When the Zen Master made his attitude clear, Steve Blake and Shannon Brown were completely cold. They are now full of regret... Why? Why? Why did they set this trap?

Isn't this just making wedding clothes for him in vain?

And that sulking Andrew Bynum, he hated Fan Xi for not passing the ball to him, and actually broke the jar and didn't play, wanting to embarrass Fan Xi and Kobe.

As a result, now... it's the same with or without him, Fan Xi took off the burden and took off instead.

Bynum's hatred.

His teeth were itching.

But hatred is useless.

Beep!

The whistle sounded.

The final battle moment has arrived.

Lamar Odom inbounded the ball on the outside.

Taj Gibson was frantically interfering there.

Fan Xi ran outside the 3-point line. Rose actually deliberately let go of two steps. This was Thibodeau's arrangement. He would rather Fan Xi catch the ball than let Gasol in the paint catch the ball.

Exactly what the Lakers wanted.

Odom immediately passed the ball over.

Fan Xi received the ball.

Then, he bent down.

Slowly controlling.

At this time, the Lakers players had all spread out, forming a one-on-one situation between Fan Xi and Rose.

This scene made the emotions in Staples Center boil quietly. Everyone clenched their fists, waiting for the final result.

In the past, the person responsible for one-on-one at this time was Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant could always bring exciting results to Lakers fans.

Now, it has been replaced by Fan Xi.

Will it still be like this?

"Breathe! Breathe! Breathe!"

Kobe stood up and shouted on the sidelines.

At the same time he shouted, time flowed back to the fifth second.

Fan Xi started quickly, without fancy moves, quickly killed into the paint from Rose's left side, his straight-line speed was very fast... Rose hurriedly chased.

But at this time, what he was thinking in his head was... Fan Xi, don't pass the ball.

This is Thibodeau's judgment.

He believes in the head coach.

However.

When Fan Xi rushed to the free-throw line quickly, he suddenly stopped. Rose was shocked. He saw Fan Xi's arm move to the right, and he subconsciously moved to the right, wanting to steal the pass.

Who knew Fan Xi directly stepped back, and then jumped back... the movement was light and flowing.

When Fan Xi jumped to the highest point, his breathing was even, his heartbeat was stable... even a little dull.

He felt that the moment had already stagnated.

He gently shot the basketball, using Reggie Miller's innate feel.

He saw Rose frantically pouncing over.

But his heart was like still water, completing the action completely.

The basketball was slowly flicked from his palm, and the flick of the five fingers was rhythmic.

At this moment, he captured some of the charm of shooting.

There is great mystery between life and death.

The basketball flew out from less than a centimeter above Rose's fingertips, flying higher and higher, the arc flying more and more beautiful.

Fan Xi landed gently.

As smooth as a feather.

When he landed, the basketball flew to the highest point of the parabola, and he felt incomparably wonderful.

He subconsciously turned around and raised his hands high.

Rose standing behind him looked bleak and confused.

However... Beep!

When the final whistle sounded, when the red light behind the backboard lit up.

It was as if all this was the horn calling the wanderer home.

Swish!

The basketball fell into the net very obediently.

115:114!

Buzzer-beater!

Staples Center fell into a monstrous sound wave. Everyone's throat and vocal cords were producing the highest volume that adrenaline could bear. The whole space was like an earthquake.

Fan Xi completed a buzzer-beater again!

Lakers players rushed to him crazily, and the Kardashian sisters too!

Everyone knows a clear fact, little Jack has become the savior of Staples Center again.

He killed the Bulls with his last shot.

The leader of the new generation of NBA, the first person with point guard talent, Derek Rose, was stabbed to death by him one-on-one on the spot.

Fan Xi, a marginal player on his second 10-day short contract, has once again become the absolute protagonist of Staples Center.

The sky-filling MVP shouts carry the home fans' infinite love and worship for him!

Kupchak and Jimbas in the VIP box could no longer suppress their passion.

Tonight, no matter what, they must finalize his contract.

Must not let him enter the free market.

Because the other 29 teams in the league will never let him go.

"Buzzer-beater again, Charles."

Kenny Smith said to his partner Barkley in the live broadcast room across the country: "Did you see the picture of Fan being thrown up by his Lakers teammates? And the Kardashian sisters rushing in to cheer for him. Do you still think the Lakers won't give him a formal contract?"

"This... this..." Barkley mumbled, unable to speak for a moment under the agitation of the buzzer-beater.

He already knew in his heart that he had lost.

However, his mouth was still very tough: "There are too many players who are flashes in the pan. Remember Jennings of the Bucks? He scored 55 points in a single game in his rookie season, breaking the rookie record. Everyone said at the time that he would be greater than Iverson, but now? Isn't he still very mediocre."

"Hehe. But Jennings still won't lack a renewal contract." Kenny reminded him.

Moreover, Kenny Smith also said an interesting thing: "Actually, when I saw the Kardashian sisters supporting Fan, I knew you lost. You know, the Kardashian sisters are socialites in the entertainment industry, they only look for those players who have a lot of hope to play with, Fan must have something that attracts them."

"You can always believe in the Kardashian sisters' eye for picking male athletes."

Smith said meanly.

At the same time, Fan Xi has climbed onto the technical table again.

He raised his hands high, and there were shouts and compliments for him everywhere.

People worship him as a superhero.

Because tonight, he guarded the home court again and defended the glory of Staples Center again.

Fan Xi is very excited.

However, his emotions never reached the most volatile point.

... ===== CHAPTER 15 =====

Watching Fan Xi enjoy the worship of twenty thousand people, Steve Blake and Shannon Brown were like two pathetic mice hiding in a dark corner, their eyes filled with remorse, envy, jealousy, and spite.

"We brought all of this upon ourselves."

Shannon Brown said sadly.

Steve Blake gritted his teeth; he knew he had only himself to blame. He had been too clever by half, and it had ruined his own prospects.

But he would never shrink back because of this. He said viciously to Shannon Brown, "We will definitely have a chance to make him revert to his original form; he is nothing but an undrafted player. Don't lose confidence, Brown!"

He encouraged Shannon Brown.

Shannon Brown wanted to cry; he always felt that Blake would lead him into another deep pit.

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