[{"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-1971":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},1445521,1896,"Chapter 1971 33: Eternal Idol (Part 2)","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1971",1971,"\u003Cp>Only those who know a bit about the game understand that the home team wears white while the away team wears dark colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the away team's dark colors vary - black, red, blue - which can easily cause confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After it was canceled, this unique attire for the All-Star Game became a nostalgic memory for fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, there were Kobe, Allen Iverson, Duncan, Garnett, Tracy McGrady, and Carter. Their jerseys were all very stylish and unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 7 PM, the game started on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Western Conference coach was Don Nelson. Although the Kings and the Lakers had better records, the All-Star coaching role was still given to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eastern situation was the same. Bobby Berman's Celtics had a better record, but the coaching position was given to the second-place Eastern team, Nets coach Byron Scott.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang once again started as a forward representing the West Team. The Western five were O'Neal, Gan Guoyang, Garnett, Jordan, and Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly star-studded, and Jordan teaming up with Ah Gan was a major highlight of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time in their careers, the two collaborated in an official game. Even though they were in their senior years, it still attracted many fans' attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>O'Neal missed this All-Star Game due to injury, although his injury wasn't serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this season, O'Neal wanted to focus all his energy on the regular season, so Chris Weber replaced O'Neal's spot in the starting lineup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In comparison, the Eastern lineup was a bit weaker: Allen Iverson, Tim Duncan, Mutombo, Vince Carter, and Paul Pierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter also couldn't participate due to injury, which was a significant loss for this All-Star Game, with Jason Kidd replacing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the voting, Carter received more votes than Jordan and Gan Guoyang, making him the top vote-getter for the All-Star Game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although in terms of achievements, he couldn't match Jordan or Gan Guoyang's little finger, new fans just liked him, and his popularity was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dunks indeed looked so good, so graceful, the Canadian Flyer was truly unmatched in popularity at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the player introduction ceremony, Gan Guoyang still received a lot of applause and cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't know if it was out of affection or respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the game started, Gan Guoyang's expression was more serious than in previous All-Star Games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had won the All-Star Game MVP twice before, once taking it from Jordan in Chicago and once from Karl Malone in Salt Lake City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The All-Star MVP, such a worthless award, is only sweet when it's snatched away, and it's less interesting when arranged by the league.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang stood at the center circle and jumped for the ball against Mutombo. Although it was arranged for Garnett to jump, Gan Guoyang insisted on doing it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Gan, that guy is going to jump for the ball, damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the bench, Karl Malone said to Payton that both of them knew that Ah Gan volunteering to jump for the ball meant he was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the All-Star Game, this guy wants to play seriously? Fack, I don't even want to go up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a substitute, Payton was just there to have fun, but if Ah Gan played seriously, he'd have to play well or get scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy hasn't played seriously in the All-Star Game for ten years, and this time he's going to go crazy again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When was the last time he played seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In Salt Lake City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You even remember that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course Malone remembered; Ah Gan stole his MVP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the jump ball with Mutombo, Gan Guoyang won the tip and directed the ball to Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang quickly moved to the right baseline, where either baseline was his direct attack zone, and signaled for the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kobe didn't pass; he chose to drive in himself. \"Damn it, I'm not passing you the ball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe dashed into the paint, evaded the defense, but his layup was disrupted by the advancing Duncan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice block!\" Gan Guoyang couldn't help complimenting; Duncan's defense was really good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While praising, Gan Guoyang grabbed the offensive rebound, delicately hooked the shot, and scored the first two points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't you pass me the ball, buddy?\" Gan Guoyang questioned Kobe as they got back on defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had a better chance to breakthrough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you got blocked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you get the rebound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe made a good point, and Gan Guoyang couldn't refute it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jason Kidd passed the ball to Duncan, who was on the left low post, trying to overpower Kevin Garnett.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After driving into the basket, his shot was disrupted, and after a continuous battle for the ball under the basket, Gan Guoyang managed to tip it and grabbed the rebound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy is really playing seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After snatching the rebound, Gan Guoyang dribbled past half court himself, using consecutive behind-the-back dribbles and crossovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball seemed like it might be lost but wasn't, just like Magic Johnson. Finally, with a spin move to the basket, using a flick of the wrist, a little hook shot, and another two points scored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted with cheers. This time, Gan Guoyang heard the cheers containing more amazement and affection, surpassing respect and nostalgia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the players felt Ah Gan's seriousness, and the originally relaxed All-Star Game suddenly became tense and competitive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen Iverson quickly broke through, suddenly tossing the ball mid-air, darted to the basket, caught the ball, and scored!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This play could have been blocked by Gan Guoyang, but he wouldn't interrupt such a spectacular performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was the West Team's turn to attack. Kobe called for the ball in the low post, while Gan Guoyang called for it on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garnett hesitated for a moment and passed to Kobe, who turned and shot, missing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't pass to me? You passed to Kobe? See, he missed, right?\" Gan Guoyang questioned Garnett.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garnett, a bit embarrassed, said, \"Because Kobe was a bit closer...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",998,"2026-06-06T01:42:09.674Z",1,"novelbin.me","6784afb9b7a4c6d6ddc577e573dcab22891d326497a970574c81abc6aa8c83ca","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1972","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1970",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]