Chapter 10: The Isolated Gorilla

From the bench, Mark West looked coldly at Wang Tiejun and said to Oliver Miller beside him

As the pause came to an end and Wang Tiejun took the field, the commentator on site immediately exclaimed in a sarcastic tone.

Head coach Paul Westphal made a change at the center position, rotating through three underperforming backup big men for a period of time, but the results were far from ideal. To put it simply, they were thoroughly dominated by Ewing on both ends of the court, reduced to nothing. If it weren't for Barkley scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in three quarters, the deficit would likely have been over 20 points.

At this moment, he knew what awaited him

The ball rebounded off the board, and Wang Tiejun reached out from the left front side of the basket and grabbed it.

Miller glanced at Wang Tiejun, nodded, but did not speak

Yao Ying played for 25 minutes in the first three quarters, scoring 26 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, demonstrating an excellent performance

Click click ... ...

Rookie, he definitely won't have the chance to take the field

As long as there is an opportunity, I am the kind of motivational man who shines brightly with just a little sunlight, not decaying but rather flourishing.

The commentator's eyeball fell directly to the ground

However, his lower body is very strong, immediately pressing his knee against Wang Tiejun's knee bend, while occasionally nudging his lower back with his left elbow, thus stabilizing himself right away

On the evening of the 26th, the Suns' bus slowly drove into the Western Conference Arena

However, Ewing quickly turned around to defend the basket and swatted away Barkley's dunk attempt

Snap

However, the fans of the Suns were very indifferent towards him, and there were even some racists who made insulting gestures at him

Bang

However, Wang Tiejun has not yet had the opportunity to take the field

Bang

"Old K, don't pay attention to that trash," Danny Angi shouted loudly

"Damn it, how could they let him take the field? What were they thinking?" Mark West muttered angrily, feeling slapped in the face.

Bang

The home fans of the Suns are very indifferent, with no applause whatsoever

Oh!

Westphal advised

The entire venue gasped

The ball was passed to Barkley, who made a mid-range shot over Oakley, the big oak.

I understand, leave it to me, coach, I will not let you down" Wang Tiejun assured, patting his chest

Yao Ming entered the low left position on the wing, where he excels at the low post, particularly on the left side of the basket, at the waist level or near the baseline

I know," he replied loudly, nodding his head.

Bang

However, he clearly observed that this first appearance of an Asian player in the league did not involve any actions of lowering the shoulder or raising the elbow, which does not constitute a violation of the rules but rather falls under normal physical contact

The second strike came one after another, causing Youyin to completely lose her balance, staggering backward and entirely abandoning her defensive position

Yao Yin received the ball, and Wang Tiejun immediately pressed his chest against the back. The former attempted to dribble and nudged it slightly, but it did not budge, so he stopped trying to nudge it.

Yao Ming immediately approached to prevent him from getting close to the basket

Understood

However, at this moment, he was filled with shock, as the ball had not fallen, and a tremendous force pushed his hand away

At 7:40, as he came off the bench, Wang Tiejun followed his teammates into the players' tunnel and immediately felt the overwhelming buzz of noise pressing in on him, an invisible pressure weighing heavily on his heart.

Behind the baseline, the journalists in the media seats were frantically pressing their shutters, capturing this scene.

On the defensive end, use your strength to push Ewing away from the paint, keeping him away from the basket. On the offensive end, be ready to grab offensive rebounds, execute second-chance opportunities, and if the chance is not good, pass it out.

The performance of the Suns in other positions is actually better than that of the Knicks, and the reason for the deficit lies in the significant gap at the center position

Oh

Seeing the super center Ewing being dunked over by Wang Tiejun and flipped over, the fans of the Suns in the entire arena gasped in astonishment

Under the impact of Wang Tiejun, You Yin fell directly under the basket

The Knicks' starting point guard, Doug Rivers, passed the ball to Ewing while shouting loudly.

Yay

On the right wing, Barkley received the ball again. Noticing that Ewing was not under the basket, he made a spin move to get past Oakley and drove in with the ball.

"Because the team has no one available, can't you see?" Several assistant coaches of the Suns couldn't help but feel bewildered.

Yuin reacted very quickly, turning around and jumping, pressing down with one hand

Then, a tremendous cheer erupted

Patrick, blow up the Chinese coolies behind you

Almost instantaneously, the adrenaline within him began to surge; the pressure brought him excitement rather than tension

"Old K, your defense needs to be more aggressive and proactive, don't just stand there like a fool," Barkley shouted.

What?

If there is even a slight excess of movement, he will definitely call a foul, as he is absolutely qualified to enjoy the privileges of a star referee

Around 9:30, halfway through the final quarter, the score was 77:92, with the Suns trailing by a significant margin of 15 points, prompting a timeout.

The deafening sound of the slam echoed through the Western United States Gymnasium, as the massive hoop was directly lowered by one foot by Comrade Old Wang

Completed

As a low-post powerhouse, his pivot and shooting movements are not as quick as those of Hakeem Olajuwon, nor does he employ as many flashy techniques; for instance, his pump fake is rather ordinary. However, he is capable of pivoting on both shoulders, allowing him to swiftly execute a reverse pivot whether the defender is positioned to his left or right shoulder. This enables him to either take a jump shot or drive in for a layup or dunk, making it difficult for defenders to interfere with his offense

He squeezed the ball in his right hand, almost crushing it, and after a quick step, like a giant beast, he soared towards the hoop that was just a step away.

The referee fixed his gaze on Wang Tiejun, the whistle in his mouth ready to be blown at any moment

As soon as the two made contact, Youyin was pushed back slightly, and the contest of strength immediately determined the victor; he should be the weaker one

Wang Tiejun remained still at the peak, then immediately exerted all his strength. With a sudden push of his feet and a twist of his waist, he unified six forces and struck in an instant

Wang Tiejun's turning speed completely fails to keep up with the rhythm, leaving him thoroughly outmaneuvered

Bang

Haha

Old K

A tremendous force struck against the chest, causing You Yin to let out a muffled groan, and with his lower body losing stability, his center of gravity was immediately compromised

The cover is very precise, pressed onto the ball

Although I witnessed this Chinese individual knock West over twice, I did not personally match up against him, so I do not have a firsthand experience

Especially in terms of rebounding, his rebounding ability is considered the weakest among the three super centers, but today he has already grabbed 10 rebounds

The game has begun, the Suns are on the offense, he enters the paint, heading towards the basket

Alright, the Chinese laborer from our team has taken the field

Snap

During this period, the title "Old Wang" gradually evolved into "Old K," which is a shorthand for Old Wang

Wang Tiejun chose the unused number 33 for his jersey, which is considered a divine number, symbolizing good fortune, and it was also his number during his time at the sports school

Wang Tiejun arrived at the basket, extending his arms at the arc to request the ball

The home crowd of Suns fans was ready to cheer, but was silenced by this impressive block

He is very clear about his identity, West has a bit more seniority, but he does not, and he cannot speak recklessly in the team

Suddenly, with a push of his right shoulder backward, he slid downwards.

Ewing is under the basket, but at this moment, in his eyes, there is only the hoop

The sullen Ewing showed little reaction, while Charles Oakley, one of the four notorious players stationed under the basket, burst into laughter

Oliver Miller's face next to him has become darker, his performance is average, what if this Chinese guy performs well and takes away his playing time

However, Ewing came up again and implemented a front defense. How could point guard Kevin Johnson possibly pass the ball to him

Knicks offense

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During the pause, Westphal beckoned to Wang Tiejun with a finger, signaling him to rise.

How is that possible

Haha

"Is the strength really that great?" He was very surprised

Upon stepping into the paint area, he suddenly erupted, particularly with a powerful one-handed slam that silenced the arena in the western United States

"Look, Mr. Colanglo, I really do not understand why you signed this Chinese laborer; he is like a wooden post."

Wang Tiejun let out an excited exclamation and jumped up from his seat

Wang Tiejun nodded, indicating that he understood

The on-site commentator jested

Returning to the front court, he did not go to the basket this time, but instead positioned himself in the low post on the left wing