[{"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-953":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},1444420,1896,"Chapter 953 - 12 Windbreaker_2","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-953",953,"\u003Cp>The Clippers’ frequent coaching changes clearly reflect a short-sighted approach; the overall atmosphere and culture of the team have been corrupted by owner Donald Sterling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the arrival of Larry-Brown still tightened up the Clippers temporarily, and they performed excellently after the All-Star break, reaching the seventh place in the Western Conference for a period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brown has always been adept at squeezing out players’ potential, and the current Clippers certainly have a roster with potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visiting the Portland Trail Blazers, Brown and the Clippers intended to gain some advantage here to solidify their playoff position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier in the season, the Clippers once defeated the Trail Blazers here, and after Gan Guoyang joined the Trail Blazers, the underdog Clippers have frequently beaten the Blazers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time the Trail Blazers are in poor form, they often encounter the Clippers and then suffer an upset loss to them; such instances have occurred more than once or twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the Clippers even have a psychological advantage over the Blazers. Donald Sterling is pondering that if they fall to eighth place in the playoffs and face the Trail Blazers, they might create a miracle and cause big trouble for Portland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in tonight’s game, Gan Guoyang, who just became a father, single-handedly shattered Sterling and the Clippers’ illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing at home, Guoyang shot 17 out of 22 from the field, made all 12 free throws, scoring 48 points, 22 rebounds, and 4 blocks, leading the Trail Blazers to a 121-105, 16-point win over the Clippers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When your center can deliver such a performance in a game, the opponent becomes powerless, and teammates find it easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larry-Brown was yelling as usual from the sidelines, but previously Gan Guoyang would surely have shouted trash talk right back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, with a daughter, Gan Guoyang simply smiled at Brown and said, \"The louder you shout, the more enjoyable the game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Brown completely stopped yelling; it was futile. The defeat was thorough, and the game proceeded smoothly without suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Larry-Brown left the court disheartened and vented his anger at the players, Jerry West, watching the game from the sidelines, reminded his good friend Baylor, \"Larry-Brown’s days with the Clippers won’t last long, will they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baylor did not directly answer, but looking at Brown, it seemed the harmonious relationship with the players would not last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two consecutive big wins helped the Trail Blazers regain their confidence and also allowed Gan Guoyang to find his rhythm in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the unlimited solo play style of 1987, in 1992, Gan Guoyang had more techniques and a stronger sense of overall game control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was as pervasive as always, but more subtly influential compared to his 1987 self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the unlimited solo play days, he was undeniably the brightest star on the court; with the ball in low post, four players spread out, all spotlights focused on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using superb and aggressive low-post techniques, coupled with endless stamina, he proved to the League and fans that he could single-handedly destroy opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This season, due to various reasons, Gan Guoyang’s ball usage ratio is not much lower than in 1987, yet from a spectator’s perspective, he seems more transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He often hides within the Princeton System, with abundant passing, running, and tactical cooperation, serving both as the initiator and the finisher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers’ half-court offense remains delightful to watch, and throughout a game, it feels like Ah Gan doesn’t have any particularly memorable beautiful shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when you look at the stats post-game, he often has terrifying numbers like 30 or 40 points, along with around 20 rebounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has subtly evolved from the previous ’Heavy Sword without Edge’ stage toward the ’Everything Can Be a Sword’ stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly every move is ordinary, yet they consistently damage opponents and secure victories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Gan Guoyang himself can sense that in terms of basketball skills, he is progressing toward a higher level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before 1988, Gan Guoyang improved his skills yearly: high school, college, rookie, champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step progress made him feel stable, and every improvement brought him immense joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After 1988, he adjusted his play style annually; his passing improved greatly, but real progress was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter three-point shooting, mid-range, hook shots, turnaround shots, or blocks, rebounding skills, low-post defense techniques, he has mastered them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including many guard dribbling and ball-handling skills, he practiced them exceptionally well, using them effectively in games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intensive training and learning mainly aim to maintain status, or make minor adjustments to adapt to the new NBA game environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concrete progress from 0 to 1 is hard to achieve for him now, as humans have limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, his three-point shooting rate has reached a limit, with no more significant breakthroughs, no matter how much he practices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some techniques, like hook shots, due to game environment and pace changes, are used less and less, facing elimination—Gan Guoyang already employs the most hook shots among current NBA centers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, persistent high-volume training every year, month, and day poses a huge test and torment to one’s mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it’s hard to receive mental rewards, facing endless sweat, fatigue, and an empty path ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no one ahead of Gan Guoyang, he sees no one’s shadow; he needs not chase anyone, as he is a trailblazer on the NBA’s historical road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This path is lonely, unbearably solitary for most people; even someone as strong-willed as Gan Guoyang sometimes sits dazed on the floor after training, questioning whether there is any meaning to this.\u003C\u002Fp>",921,"2026-06-06T01:41:40.447Z",1,"novelbin.me","6dbf2e732dfb7cc1f0c920b8421547c358a99a5e1713abfc93686b577c06d4c6","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-954","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-952",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]