[{"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-1137":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},1444554,1896,"Chapter 1137 - 15: The Strongest Challenger (Part 3)","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1137",1137,"\u003Cp>The offensive footwork becomes increasingly elusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing choices are more cunning and unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fadeaway jump shot has been perfected, with a very considerable success rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with him is certainly much more difficult than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang not preparing doesn’t mean he underestimates Olajuwon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just that he knows, it’s impossible to \"humiliate\" Olajuwon like dealing with O’Neal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knows each other’s foundations well, there’s no need to delve into technical details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resting, adjusting mentality, and striving to perform well is more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Trail Blazers, fitness is a big issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game against the Miami Heat is the second of a back-to-back on the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Trail Blazers had big wins against the Magic and Hornets, with not much physical exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after all, they played games, and ultimately, energy is consumed during travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In consideration of protecting players, Beelman placed Sabonis on the injury list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Gan Guoyang, he must face the Heat’s strong forward lineup alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone on the Heat is very familiar with Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the coaches to the starters, to the management, even the fitness coach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because these people all worked in Portland before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the evening of the 14th, before the game between the Trail Blazers and the Heat began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang looked at the Heat’s lineup and then at the management sitting behind the bench seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goodness, at least one-third were poached from the Trail Blazers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among players, Drexler, Cliff-Robinson, and Mason were all poached hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any of these three are capable starters on any team, with one even being an All-Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In management, Stu-Inman and Spoelstra are both seasoned management personnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With them, the Heat were able to pull together a high-level team in a very short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of player recruitment, team management, season marketing, logistics support, and all aspects, they matured quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the commentary panel, there’s also the veteran coach Jack Ramsey offering commentary, occasionally strategizing for the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heat indeed deserve the nickname of the Eastern Little Pioneers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang, as usual, hugged Dr. Ramsey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the fewer hairs on Jack’s head, Gan Guoyang inexplicably felt a bit sad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jack, you’ve aged another year, your hair is getting less,\" Gan Guoyang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not the sentimental type, Sonny. I’m far from dying. You’ll be in trouble tonight,\" Ramsey reminded Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he noticed a subtle emotion mixed in Gan Guoyang’s tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramsey understands Gan Guoyang and also understands this season’s Miami Heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of the Heat’s configurations are targeted towards Gan Guoyang and the Trail Blazers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong defensive combination of Olajuwon + Anthony Mason in the post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One is a well-rounded player, one is a rock-solid foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mason is the bladed guard by Olajuwon’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, having played with the Trail Blazers for a year, he knows Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the perimeter, every point on the Heat has strong one-on-one capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low post, fast break, shooting, breakthroughs, they have numerous skilled players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They use tight, tough defense to strangle every opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On offense, they rely on the talents of Olajuwon and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are very united, very tough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This season, many teams have suffered losses against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, most teams came to Florida with a tourist mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing at Disney in Orlando and enjoying parties and beaches in Miami.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, times have changed. Whether it’s the Magic or the Heat, they are enough to give opponents a hard time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the reminder, Jack. Just let me feel how big this trouble is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Gan Guoyang and the Trail Blazers, the outcome of this game isn’t too important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding the Heat thoroughly, feeling the strength of the \"Little Pioneers,\" is the primary task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Trail Blazers’ coaching staff’s imagined finals opponents, the Heat are already on par with the Bulls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, from the first half of the season, the Bulls struggle against teams with a super center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game starts punctually at 7:30 P.M. Eastern Time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the opening jump ball, both Gan Guoyang and Olajuwon looked very calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both wore smiles, hugging and greeting each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s completely different from the tense face-offs of their younger days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang no longer employs psychological tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knows, it doesn’t work with Olajuwon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both have grown, and understand each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When dealing with Ewing, Mourning, or O’Neal, some small tricks are still handy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But against Olajuwon, it doesn’t work anymore; he has indeed changed a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Composed and unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Olajuwon’s appearance has changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He once had a face full of harshness, eyes showing ferocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, he brims with smiles, exuding kindness and benevolence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This signifies that his mindset and realm have significantly improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of basketball, in terms of life, he has a more comprehensive and deeper understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a person understands who they are, what they want to achieve, and why they do so,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they have almost matured, and disturbing them becomes extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contest between Olajuwon and Gan Guoyang became solely a power contest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one should harbor lucky thoughts or rely on this and that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must depend on themselves, leading teammates to overcome opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drexler stood on the side watching his two friends jump ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy, who wants to be a star, understands he is destined to be a supporting role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This season Drexler was affected by injuries and didn’t reach his best condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became Olajuwon’s assistant, much like he was beside Ah Gan back then.\u003C\u002Fp>",912,"2026-06-06T01:41:50.199Z",1,"novelbin.me","227227393c5c8935f5053b0483ec774c9c00558aba9d45191062630142d5c494","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1138","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1136",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]