[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-golden-age-of-basketball":3,"chapter-the-golden-age-of-basketball-the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1124":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Golden Age of Basketball",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1444541,1896,"Chapter 1124 - 12: See Me Die!_2","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1124",1124,"\u003Cp>He felt as if his mentality were like those early years when he first joined the League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he hadn’t spread much terror in the League, and it was the right time to sow seeds vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, fertile fields are becoming scarcer, and fat opportunities like Shaq are truly tantalizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, replay, watch this part again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang asked Shalov to replay the video to observe O’Neal’s technical details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his rookie season games, one can see that many of O’Neal’s skills are still rough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His turnaround speed is fast, but the turning radius is small because his foot positioning is incorrect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When making offensive choices in the low post, he’s somewhat impatient, often charging hard instead of choosing cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has a strong desire for offensive rebounds and, once he grabs the ball under the basket, is hard to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s only 20 years old and his weight has already reached 285 pounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His torso and arms are extremely robust, yet not cumbersome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core muscle group is very large (back, waist, abdomen, hips) and explosive power is strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He indeed possesses beastly physical qualities and top-notch coordination and agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can dribble coast-to-coast and slam dunk, like a bulldozer, and no one dares to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blocking shots is very violent; opponents often easily overlook his speed and explosiveness, and make hurried shots only to get blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalov repeatedly adjusted the video speed and asked, \"Sonny, this guy physically may not be inferior to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang said, \"If we compare pure strength, the difference between him and me is indeed not big. But in terms of details... he still has a lot of room to improve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If others heard Gan Guoyang say this, they might think he’s bragging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shalov has been an assistant coach with the Trail Blazers for so many years and has a clear concept of Ah Gan’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy really seems to have muscles growing in his bones, full of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Gan Guoyang has a nerve recruitment ability that surpasses ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coaching staff has done some tests on Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reaction speed far surpasses that of average players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscle exertion is fast, able to quickly gather strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Gan Guoyang’s physique is not small, a solid 6 feet 10, visually more imposing than some 7-foot centers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl Malone, known as the NBA’s Mr. Olympia, clearly appears a size smaller standing next to Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On February 8, 1993, the Magic just finished their road trip in Utah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>O’Neal faced Karl Malone’s one-on-one defense on the road, scoring 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone’s individual defense against O’Neal was pretty good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was also an excellent performance for rookie O’Neal to score 22 points against Malone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, everyone’s attention is focused on this matchup between the Trail Blazers and the Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the plane began to descend, Gan Guoyang left the tactical meeting cabin to sit on the sofa and rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind didn’t stop, constantly simulating a confrontation with O’Neal in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, making it completely impossible to sleep; he could only save sleep for the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang was excited for another reason; in the League, he could finally meet a center who could match his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For nearly 10 years, Gan Guoyang was the undisputed king of strength in the League, with no one able to rival him in low post confrontations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he was determined to use the back-to-the-basket bulldozer tactic, no one could stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the two had never faced each other directly on the court before, whose strength was greater remained to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang wanted to know in the comprehensive confrontation of strength on the court who was stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the summer, Gan Guoyang controlled his weight around 265 pounds, slightly heavier than during the Olympics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for doing so was not to be at a major weight disadvantage against O’Neal in the showdown of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gan Guoyang was making full preparations, O’Neal on the Magic side was equally attentive to this game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike Gan Guoyang’s technical and tactical preparations, O’Neal mainly focused on psychological preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And dealing with the endless media questions, as they bombarded O’Neal with questions before the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hoped to hear about the conflict between the two, the hatred and grievances between the newcomer and the old king, the long-planned assault and attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But O’Neal meticulously followed his father’s guidance to remain humble, especially in front of true powerhouses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a season of games, O’Neal’s confidence had greatly inflated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he hadn’t inflated to the point of thinking he could crush the number one in the League, his idol Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope to learn more from Sonny. You know, I have always been a fan of Ah Gan, wearing Skyscraper before signing with Reebok. I like his playing style, it’s so unique, redefining the center position. Just watching his game videos, I’ve learned a lot; this game is definitely a great opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>O’Neal’s words were smooth and flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fully reflected respect for the basketball veteran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to say O’Neal was completely convinced internally, naturally, that was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Athletes cannot lack a competitive spirit, especially stars who have achieved remarkable accomplishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>O’Neal, playful, with a rich life outside the court, quirky in character, is equally competitive on the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like many giants, growing up in a military base, he had a sensitive heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with any ridicule or contempt, he doubled down in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is almost the fate of giants: either to die silently under cold stares or to burst forth under the gaze of the public and become a true giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlando fans still remember O’Neal’s first encounter with Ewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ewing, aside from Ah Gan, was O’Neal’s favorite center.\u003C\u002Fp>",975,"2026-06-06T01:41:50.199Z",1,"novelbin.me","033629ea0f10611e6eb42a87d385cf476197771a132707c64b37cf684c1ef929","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1125","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1123",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]