[{"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-1133":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},1444550,1896,"Chapter 1133 - 14: Section 3 Teaching_2","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1133",1133,"\u003Cp>\"Bobby, I’ve told you before, don’t get married casually. Look at you, you’re already having illusions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelman shook his head. Even though Gan Guoyang was interrupting and joking, he knew his feelings were correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the 1992 Finals and the Summer Olympics, Ah Gan has reached an unparalleled pinnacle in basketball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physique, skills, experience, playing style, all aspects have reached the human limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took him ten years to reach this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelman witnessed it all along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since that call in 1981.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step Ah Gan took, every achievement he made, was so clear and solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelman felt very fortunate, as if he were a disciple of Buddha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the earliest follower, witnessing the transformation from human to deity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So thrilling, yet so tranquil and peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Gan Guoyang gazed out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car lights on the highway flashed constantly before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Gan’s face flickered on the glass window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The virtual and the real were symmetrical, as if two Ah Gans were staring at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelman thought of the Buddhist saying, \"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the car stopped at the airport and everyone was about to get off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelman said, \"Sonny, I truly think you are the Basketball God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang didn’t understand why Beelman suddenly praised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first thought was, is this guy about to rebel again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he immediately knew it wasn’t, Beelman was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang also seriously said, \"Bobby, that’s just an illusion. I’m not a god, I’m just a person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you’re not, you’re the closest, very very close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s just a metaphor, Bobby. Anyway, I’m satisfied with everything. Do you know what that means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you’re satisfied with everything, it means you’re also very vulnerable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were more things Gan Guoyang wanted to say but didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Beelman could understand, he didn’t want to say more or think more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After boarding the plane, Gan Guoyang put on a sleep mask to rest up for the next battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Beelman couldn’t sleep, tossing and turning on the comfortable sofa chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to sleep, he got up and went to the meeting cabin to start preparing tactics for the Hornets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both teams were meeting for the first time this season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Magic, the Hornets made significant progress this season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because their roster was much more complete than the Magic’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The double top picks, Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson, formed a small twin tower inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both belonged to the relatively short inside position in height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, their Point Guard is the shortest in the league, Bogues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the Hornets are a team that values speed, confrontation, and agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This season, they have a great chance of making the playoffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, against the Trail Blazers in the regular season, they have a notable disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Trail Blazers have a solid twin tower inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Mourning nor Johnson could match up physically against the combination of Ah Gan and Sabonis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the forward line and backcourt, the Trail Blazers have a more significant advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, NBA games can’t be judged by paper alone; on-court performance and tactics are critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orlando and Charlotte are very close; the plane will fly there shortly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the brief flight time, Beelman devised basic tactical plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also wrote several key tactics on cards, put them in his pocket as contingency plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been his habit for many years; pre-game preparation is crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they call on-the-spot command and sudden inspirations come from daily repeated accumulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is akin to players making crucial plays and skillful moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After preparation, the plane arrived in Charlotte, and it was raining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trail Blazers players are used to the rain; they’re even accustomed to rainy days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain didn’t drown the basketball enthusiasm of Charlotte’s people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ah Gan scored 57 points in Orlando, embarrassing top pick O’Neal,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s attention then turned to the second pick, Mourning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also a center, also 6’10\", also with a strong body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourning seemed more like Ah Gan, at least on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Southern media predicted how many points Ah Gan would score over Mourning in this game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing such speculation and inquiries from all sides, Mourning gave a firm answer during a pre-game interview:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t let Ah Gan score too many points over me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many is too many? 50 points? 40 points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters persistently pushed, seeking an exact figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"30 points, he won’t score more than 30 points over me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourning’s answer made everyone’s eyes light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>points? You want to hold Ah Gan to under 30 points?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy sure is bold, very bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year’s rookies are indeed interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, the newborn calf is not afraid of the tiger, unaware of how fearsome Ah Gan is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang learned of this during pre-game training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, \"Oh, I see. I’m aware.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many points will you score over Mourning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters remained curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll find out when the game is over. Basketball is about fun, not mischief. Regardless of how many points I score, I respect every opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Except for Lan Bi’er,\" Gan Guoyang added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, Bill Lambier was already on the verge of retirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this guy was still causing trouble, getting into fights and brawls with other players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his days of wreaking havoc in the NBA were numbered, as the Pistons were on the verge of rebuilding.\u003C\u002Fp>",906,"2026-06-06T01:41:50.199Z",1,"novelbin.me","3ea5b10b17a66034a042cd12b313e1ae65b385865e6eee6ea9a7f15da2c4e97d","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1134","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1132",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]