[{"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-1633":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},1445150,1896,"Chapter 1633 - 6: Evergreen","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1633",1633,"\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang scored an unbelievable 74 points in the fourth game of the semifinals, once again shocking the League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is not the regular season; although this score would also be stunning in the regular season, after all, Gan Guoyang has scored an even more terrifying 81 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the playoffs, and the Trail Blazers are facing the San Antonio Spurs, renowned for their strong defense, low pace, and low scoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 1998-1999 regular season, the Spurs were among the best defensive teams in the League, holding their opponents to an average score of 89 points, pushing slow-paced tactical warfare to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the playoffs, their defense intensified, and in the first round, they easily strangled the Phoenix Suns, with none of the four games allowing the Suns to score over 100 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the lowest scoring game, they held the fairly capable Suns to just 73 points; the Suns’ entire team’s scoring couldn’t match Gan Guoyang’s, truly an incredible sight in the NBA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Gan Guoyang has created many incredible feats in the NBA, standing as towering monuments in the vast historical realm of the NBA, unreachable by those who follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael Jordan learned on the morning of May 10th that Gan Guoyang smashed 74 points against the Spurs, breaking his own playoff scoring record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the night of the 9th, he didn’t watch the NBA live; since leaving the League, Jordan has distanced himself from basketball, spending most of his time on his beloved golf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Jordan considered playing baseball, but after much deliberation, he chose to give it up, since in the summer of ’98, he tried playing a few games of baseball with Ah Gan and found himself less skilled than Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Gan once again shattered Jordan’s professional baseball dreams with his powerful batting style, precise predictions, and ultra-quick reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can’t even beat Ah Gan at baseball, so what’s the point of going professional?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golf for Jordan is not work, but pure hobby, and upon retiring, he reached a state of obsession with golf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only does he play golf, but at over 30, he crazily indulges in playing golf video games, often through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, while Gan Guoyang was scoring madly at the Alamodome, Jordan was engrossed in playing golf games at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling unsatisfied after playing, he immediately arranged to fly the next morning to Barton Creek Valley Club in Austin, Texas, where his favorite golf course is located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, at dawn on the 10th, Jordan called his friend Keith, a professional golfer in Texas, informing him that he’d be flying to Austin soon and asking him to prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keith knew a few days ago that Jordan would come, but didn’t expect Jordan to rush over so early; he thought Jordan must have been provoked by last night’s game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they appeared on the course, it wasn’t yet light; Keith yawned, seeing the energetic Jordan, whose vigor was terrifyingly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without much chatter, Keith, Jordan, and a few other friends began playing strokes in the dawn together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keith’s primary role was to accompany, professionally informing Jordan of each stroke’s impact, and reminding him of yardage and the position of the greens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan seemed in a good mood, smoking a cigar; he performed well in the early holes, having played golf every week during almost a year of retirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keith watched Jordan continuously improve; his coordination was outstanding, his core strength and arm power exceptional, and he played at a swift pace while controlling others’ rhythm, adept at leading others’ tempo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is just like on the basketball court, good at enticing and suppressing opponents, controlling the game dynamics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sun rose higher, more people came to play golf and many discovered Michael Jordan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, numerous golf carts began a \"star-chasing\" activity, trailing Jordan’s cart, hoping to witness Jordan’s charisma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Jordan’s influence; he maintained his grace, used to the attention, and never refused anyone approaching for a handshake or a signature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a putt into the hole, Jordan played some brilliant strokes, his face blossoming with a smile, continuing to smoke a cigar, seeming very relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keith suddenly wondered if Jordan had heard the news from yesterday. In Texas, the big bang in San Antonio... has no one mentioned it to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he knew, he wouldn’t stay silent, since everyone knew he and Ah Gan were the biggest rivals, also best friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Keith tried mentioning: \"Michael, did you watch the semifinals last night? It was crazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Semifinals? What? NBA? No, I have no interest in NBA playoffs, not at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... but last night, Ah Gan scored 74 points against the Spurs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keith noticeably felt Jordan’s body stiffen slightly, even his clothes seemed to harden, with the wind unresponsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially prepared to strike, Jordan put down his club, took off the hat and gloves, squinting at Keith, said: \"What did you say? 74 points? Are you sure? Ah Gan scored 74 points in one game? 74?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keith nodded, said: \"Yes, 74 points, quite incredible, but this is true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan took a deep drag of his cigar, his expression one of disbelief, and he asked: \"Why didn’t anyone tell me? Not even in the news?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still morning now; maybe many people are still asleep. The news has been broadcasting it; perhaps you didn’t watch TV.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",893,"2026-06-06T01:42:05.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","a2b51574f23672580ba73b379c0179b79a2ab580e4b076aedce73a8cf8a03d46","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1634","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1632",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]