Chapter 58

The past few rounds successfully proved that the declining Baron Davis could no longer block Fan Xi's pace alone, although there were some accidental factors, he and Fan Xi were still stars of the same level.

It's just that even if Baron Davis returned to normal, he couldn't produce the same value as Fan Xi in the game.

This is why he and Griffin colluded.

Two stars with elite level or above strength actually did this behavior, fully proving that they have been pushed to the corner.

Fan Xi returned to the bench, Kobe Bryant in a suit stood up and walked over to greet him, high-fiving and hugging him.

He was very happy with Fan Xi's performance in the first few rounds, and he patted Fan Xi on the shoulder and said: "As long as you defeat these two challengers, your miracle halo will be more shining, and those sour grapes who question your All-Star starter will automatically disappear."

"You are already on the broad road."

Kobe accepted Fan Xi more and more, and he expected Fan Xi to become stronger and stronger.

This is very different from his early career. At that time, he was arrogant and young, and his relationship with the then league number one center Shaquille O'Neal was full of resentment. Eventually, he squeezed out O'Neal, experienced several seasons of record sinking, and finally understood the importance of a good helper.

Now he gradually felt the powerlessness of controlling the game. Fan Xi is the surprise God gave him in his heart.

He has planned the time point for gradually giving up the core position, and he already has the complex of "helping on the horse and sending a ride" for Fan Xi.

Phil Jackson looked at the two who were so harmonious with great relief, and his confidence in establishing the fourth dynasty of his career this season became more and more sufficient.

However, the newly traded Mike Dunleavy had complaints.

He was new here and didn't know Fan Xi's status in the Lakers now. Moreover, he was in a contract year and was a new team member, eager to perform.

He deliberately said very loudly on the bench: "Why don't you pass the ball to me? I was clearly in a good shooting opportunity."

This sentence made everyone look sideways.

Because he was new here, old Winter said to him nicely: "Our three-point attack on the wing has always been option C, and the arc top and penalty area are in the priority level."

Mike Dunleavy answered very confidently: "That's because you didn't have such a good shooter as me before, I can offer the league's top firepower coverage."

Matt Barnes rolled his eyes at Dunleavy.

Dunleavy is indeed a good shooter, and being able to get an annual salary of 10 million US dollars proves his ability.

However, just in terms of shooting, he is only at the back of the league's first-line shooters. His value lies in the fact that he can provide screen quality that other shooters cannot provide.

His height and body are at the power forward level.

After the pick-and-roll with the guard, it is difficult for the opponent to form a double-team on the guard who initiates the attack.

"Isn't our shooting percentage 100% now?" Barnes asked Dunleavy coldly.

Dunleavy was topped by Barnes.

Barnes is a very tough player in the league, although his reputation is not obvious, many people are afraid of him.

Dunleavy is no exception.

He pulled his mouth and stopped talking.

Di!

The whistle sounded quickly, and the game continued.

The Clippers were still Baron Davis holding the ball, but this time, when Fan Xi defended one step away, guiding the big beard to go deep alone, Blake Griffin topped up. He blocked Fan Xi's way with his thick body.

Davis relied on the screen and went straight into the penalty area. Lamar Odom had to switch defense.

And just then, Griffin used his strong body to force Fan Xi away and rushed into the penalty area quickly.

Fan Xi had already noticed something wrong, he flew over quickly, used his amazing sense of smell, he jumped up and stretched his long arms, intending to block Davis's pass from the source.

Fan Xi's sense of smell is correct.

But his jumping ability is not enough, Davis's pass arc is very high, Fan Xi simply couldn't reach it.

When he landed, he looked back, but saw Griffin flying in the high air like a roc spreading its wings, the visual effect was full.

Boom!

He grabbed the basketball with both hands and smashed it into the basket.

The entire basketball rack rattled because of his violent dunk.

This was the first time Fan Xi felt shocked because of the pure visual effect since entering the NBA. He had seen many dunks, but really none was so violent, so terrifying.

He even took a breath of cold air.

He suspected that Griffin had a beast in his body.

After Griffin landed, he couldn't help but roar, and he excitedly beat his chest.

And roared at Fan Xi: "This is the high altitude you can never reach!"

The number one pick showed his talent to the fullest.

Fan Xi was not scared by him.

He is not the Fan Xi before, because he has confidence, he knows that he will definitely be able to dunk like this in the future, he doesn't doubt the energy halo in his brain at all.

So, he said to Griffin: "Unfortunately, the way you jump up is like a toad."

Fan Xi used a regretful and ironic voice to "reconstruct" the thing Griffin was most proud of.

This is the highest level of trash talk.

Griffin was indeed very irritable.

No one wants to become a toad.

Especially a toad.

Griffin wished he could dunk Fan Xi again immediately.

But Fan Xi had already received the serve from Barnes and walked to the front court, not fast or slow, eight winds not moving, with the demeanor of a general.

This is why Phil Jackson is so optimistic about Fan Xi. Fan Xi has spirit and impulse, but uniquely does not have the pride of being young and frivolous. His calm thinking is what Phil Jackson values most. Because there are too many talented young people who are ruined by the pride of looking down on everything.

Fan Xi arrived at the front court.

He wanted Mike Dunleavy to come over to screen, but what was unexpected was that when he sent a signal, Dunleavy didn't come over, but circled around and bypassed from the bottom line.

Fan Xi had to pick-and-roll with Odom.

Odom's screen quality has never been high. After all, he used to be a point guard, agile but not strong enough.

So, this is why Fan Xi killed to the free throw line and was quickly blocked by Griffin, and then Davis fiercely double-teamed up.

Both are representatives of strong bodies. They interfered with Fan Xi roughly, intending to take the basketball directly from Fan Xi's hand by robbery, and even they used foul means.

Fan Xi's chest was hit hard by Davis with an elbow. He hoped Fan Xi would feel pain and reveal a flaw.

But didn't expect Fan Xi, under the attack of severe pain, not only didn't bend over, but straightened his chest even more strongly... This was beyond Davis's expectation.

While Fan Xi was strong, he made an agile change, his basketball was dark and Chen Cang... Bang!

Directly hit the ground, and it was passed from Davis's crotch.

The big beard only felt a chill in the crotch, and then the shadow of the basketball was lost in front of him.

At this time, Lamar Odom had already grabbed the basketball, but his head was habitually confused, he didn't rush in to lay up, but chose to jump shot... Bang!

The basketball hit the iron, and DeAndre Jordan grabbed the rebound.

The Lakers' offensive was fruitless this time.

Tactical cooperation was completely interrupted.

Phil Jackson frowned.

Old Winter also reminded Dunleavy: Run! Run!

Mike Dunleavy ran forward one after another, he seemed not to have heard. As an old oiler who has been in the NBA for almost ten years, and is from a basketball family. He thinks he understands the logic of the NBA's operation very well... that is extreme pressure.

New here, how to establish his own interests, that is not to cooperate.

It is best to find a soft persimmon to pinch, let everyone know that he is not easy to mess with, and then everyone will cater to him, and then he will be prosperous.

This time, the soft persimmon he found was Fan Xi.

He felt that this undrafted player with a loud name but shallow foundation might not be able to fight against himself with a family background.

Phil Jackson wanted to replace Dunleavy directly, even if he replaced him with Luke Walton, the team's operation would be healthier... Luke Walton, who is also white, is also a family background.

His father's name is louder than old Dunleavy, and he is a super center famous in the history of the league, Bill Walton, who once created a great foundation in the Boston Celtics.

It's just that according to the NBA father-son law, any player whose father is a superstar must be mediocre. And players whose father is mediocre can shock the world and become superstars.

Luke Walton's original height was not as good as his father's, probably because he was neutralized by his mother. He could only play small forward, and his back-to-the-basket skills were not as pure as his father's, but he was very good at assisting and responding, and his mid-range was also okay.

Kobe Bryant stopped Phil Jackson from doing this.

He said to Zen Master: "If you want Jack to become a superstar and become the future leader of the Lakers, you'd better not interfere."

"Believe in Jack, he can handle this matter."

Kobe had already raised the standard for Fan Xi invisibly, and his eyes looking at Fan Xi had long been the eyes of looking at a successor.

Boom!

Another dunk occurred in the front court.

This time it was Baron Davis.

It was still Davis and Griffin working together.

Griffin rushed to the three-point line to screen for Davis. His screen quality is actually not high, but he moved the screen, and even had the action of holding Fan Xi.

However, the referee didn't see it.

Davis broke free from Fan Xi's defense, went straight into the penalty area, and took advantage of Lamar Odom's inattention, took off... Boom!

His dunk was not as aggressive as when he was young, but it still had a violent style.

The scene was full of cheers.

Griffin and Davis completed dunks one after another.

Davis also beat his chest and stomped his feet, and put harsh words to Fan Xi: "You will never be able to dunk in actual combat!!"

They tried to anger Fan Xi, trying to let Fan Xi rush into the penalty area with his head hard.

However, Fan Xi was very calm.

There was no fluctuation on his face. He received a good Zhongguo family education since he was a child. His parents told him the truth that "Tai Shan collapses in front and the color does not change is a great man" early on.

"Talent is talent! Taking advantage is taking advantage! The so-called miracle in the face of absolute talent is just a dream bubble."

Charles Barkley said eloquently facing the camera at this time.

He tried to cut through the audience's expectations for Fan Xi with sharp words, so that the TV audience would no longer have expectations for Fan Xi.

However, Kenny Smith said: "The game is not just about dunking. If Davis and Griffin can deal with Jack alone, will they double-team Jack so shamelessly on both ends of the offense and defense? And they also use many foul actions!"

"As long as the referee doesn't blow, you can't say it's an illegal screen, let alone any dirty action. You and I have both played in the NBA and know how to survive in the NBA. Toughness is necessary. Why should the NBA miracle you mentioned be protected like a flower in a greenhouse?" Barkley retorted eloquently.

Knowing that what he said was crooked.

But he did have the upper hand at this time.

Phil Knight sat in the locker room, his smile getting stronger and stronger.

As Griffin and Davis completed dunks one after another.

He said a meaningful sentence: "Ma'am, do you know what attracts fans the most on the court?"

Wu Su didn't make a sound.

"It's dunking, it's flying away from the earth's surface." Phil Knight asked and answered himself.

He said: "Why can Michael Jordan's brand succeed? Because he is a flying man, the Air Force One we created for him is still selling well globally. People yearn to break free from gravity and fly in the air. Michael Jordan used his energy to carry out this dream. He is the most exciting dunk god in the world, he makes basketball an aerial game."

"Just now, when Griffin and Davis dunked, the cheers at the scene were the loudest. This is the charm of dunking."

"Jack is good at everything, but he lacks some aerial operation ability. His jumping is too ordinary. If he can fly like Jordan, I dare say his commercial value will increase by at least double, and we will also agree to all your requirements."

Phil Knight said confidently.

He looked like he was winning.

At this time, Wu Su, who had been listening quietly, suddenly turned her head and asked Phil Knight: "How do you know my son can't fly?"

As soon as the voice fell.

Pa!

A loud sound came from the stadium.

Fan Xi's pass into the penalty area during the double-team was slapped out of bounds by Griffin.

It caused another cheer and scream at the scene.

"Isn't this obvious?" Phil Knight spread his palms and said to Wu Su: "Ma'am, I know you love and trust your son very much. However, we cannot ignore the basic facts. If Jack's jumping is high, his aerial operation will not be interfered with by the opponent, and he can easily jump up to complete the pass or layup."

"And now he can only use ground operations when facing double-teams."

Phil Knight said in that "helpless and cold" tone.

He thought he had completely occupied the initiative, and he waited for Wu Su to think clearly and accept his previous proposal.

Because, the initiative is not on her side at all.

And just then, when Fan Xi walked to the sidelines to serve, an accident suddenly happened next door. Kanye West suddenly attacked Tai Lei Si Wu Fu Te, and even affected Taylor's father and Fan Xi's father.

Fan Xi threw down the basketball and ran over at that time!!