[{"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-1564":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},1445393,1896,"Chapter 1564 - 29: You Are Worthy","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1564",1564,"\u003Cp>Timeout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe sat on the bench, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His youthful face was full of unwillingness, with a slight bruise under his right eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team doctor handed him an ice pack, which he reluctantly accepted but didn’t apply to his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he had a confrontation with Jalen Rose, and the two got tangled up during the encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe had been annoyed by Rose’s entanglement for some time, so he pushed Rose, not expecting Rose would respond with a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Kobe’s usual arrogant demeanor, acting as if he doesn’t care about anyone else, he doesn’t know how to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He not only took two punches to the face, but all his counterattacks missed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The live broadcast showed everything clearly to the audience across America.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe’s two swings hit nothing but air, lacking power and accuracy, while Jalen Rose controlled the situation entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jalen Rose struck unexpectedly, with crafty punches directly hitting Kobe, leaving him quite embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about getting hit on live TV and failing to hit back, Kobe felt deeply frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang came over and handed Kobe a towel, saying, \"Either fight back with your fists or fight back with basketball. Choose one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe took the towel and said, \"I want to fight back both ways.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang said, \"But you’ve already lost the chance to fight back with fists. It’s not your strength. Focus on basketball like Michael.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang didn’t encourage Kobe to retaliate. He knew Kobe wasn’t the type to fight well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jalen Rose was different. He grew up in the slums of Detroit, surrounded by guns, violence, and drugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his student days, he was a loyal Detroit Pistons fan, and under the influence of the Pistons’ physical basketball, he began his basketball career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father was also an NBA player named Jimmy Walker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walker was quite successful in the ’60s and ’70s, having been selected for the All-Star twice, he was a highly capable player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But like most black fathers, Jimmy Walker only contributed a seed, and except for basketball talent, he didn’t contribute a single cent to Rose’s upbringing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when Jalen Rose later became famous in basketball, known as part of the Michigan Five, and entered the NBA with a high rank, Walker never came out to acknowledge Rose, only having a few phone calls with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this regard, Kobe, whose father was also an NBA player, was much more fortunate than Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Kobe’s drive is only on basketball; when it comes to fighting, his skill level drops significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang saw this very clearly, seeing that Kobe was similar to Jordan in this aspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can’t fight, don’t fight. Learn to respond with basketball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Gan Guoyang’s advice, Kobe didn’t speak. It was unclear if he understood Gan Guoyang’s point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the short episode, the game continued. Both Kobe and Rose were substituted, as the coach wanted them to rest and adjust their mindsets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main players of both teams continued to battle on the court. Tonight was destined to be an intense confrontation; it seemed the Trail Blazers wouldn’t easily secure a win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miller kept running on the court, drawing and distracting the Trail Blazers’ defensive attention, creating better opportunities for his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shooting guard skilled in moving off-ball has great invisible value on the offense, even if his stats seem thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of his constant movement, the player guarding him has to follow incessantly, consuming a lot of energy, and other defenders have to assist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with his continuous baseline cuts and movements at 45 degrees, he easily causes defensive mismatches, disrupting the defensive setup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might not even touch the ball during an offensive play but still exhaust the defense and create space for his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Miller’s stats never look impressive, averaging only 19 points and 2.1 assists per game, which looks like a second or third option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only those who have truly watched the Pacers’ games understand how vital Miller is to the Pacers’ offensive system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best, coming off the bench, utilized Miller’s effect on the Trail Blazers’ defensive setup to find an opportunity to break through, hitting a floater off the glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Best’s attempts to break through were disrupted twice by Gan Guoyang, but this time he finally seized the chance. The Pacers played with exceptional calm and resilience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Trail Blazers’ side, Gan Guoyang didn’t lose composure, trying to make plays alone. The timing wasn’t right yet; he actively engaged in team offense to create opportunities for his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chris Mullin, who had performed mediocrely in the first quarter, used a screen to break into the lane, making a layup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Mullin grabbed an offensive rebound during a play, passed back out to Gan Guoyang in the low post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang received the pass, got double-teamed, passed it out to Mullin, who caught it and nailed a three-pointer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mullin scored 5 consecutive points, helping the Trail Blazers establish an advantage, slowly regaining momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reggie Miller was under tight defense by Gan Guoyang, constantly sweeping the perimeter, leaving the inside somewhat open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little O’Neal and Sabonis protected the rim, and the Pacers seized opportunities to attack inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was purely a contest of player abilities, a Three Second Zone showdown of knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear and shield collided head-on; the tougher one would win, making the game increasingly fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers dominated the Pacers in the Three Second Zone with their tough interior play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Double Davis combination of Dale Davis and Antonio Davis didn’t gain much advantage against the Trail Blazers.\u003C\u002Fp>",929,"2026-06-06T01:42:05.224Z",1,"novelbin.me","094487f1e63540c6b9ed2d1498d3374d92cf09e187dba6012b4c5732c153db94","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1713","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1563",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]