Chapter 278 Chris Paul!
The 2005-06 season was a season in which many heroes competed, and there was no "number one player in the league" that convinced everyone.
O'Neal has obviously lost his dominance. There is no doubt about Kobe's personal ability, but the team he led was not good enough in either the regular season or the playoffs.
In his previous life, Wade was considered by more people to be the "first man in the league" because Wade won the championship and FMVP in 2006.
Sun Zhuo's personal ability has been proven several times. He played against the league's top star McGrady twice and scored 60 points both times. Some people even say that Sun Zhuo's personal strength has now surpassed McGrady.
In terms of personal ability alone, Sun Zhuo is already on par with first-line stars such as Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Iverson, Nowitzki, Wade, and James. Currently, the only difference between Sun Zhuo and the "league's number one" position is his record and his leadership. The team won, allowing people to see his leadership ability, and winning honors in the playoffs. Only then did Sun Zhuo qualify to be called the "first man in the league."
After the game against the Rockets, the Magic have to play back-to-back away games. They come to Oklahoma City non-stop, where they will challenge the New Orleans Hornets. It was not interesting to play this team last year, but from this season From the beginning, every time we meet the Hornets, it will become very competitive because they have Chris Paul this season.
It's quite interesting to play the Hornets in Oklahoma City, but there's nothing we can do about it. New Orleans was hit by a Category 5 hurricane on August 29, causing serious damage in New Orleans. The entire damage range was similar to that in the United Kingdom. It is one of the costliest natural disasters in the history of the United States.
Speaking of this hurricane attack, the Chinese may feel proud. On the day after the hurricane hit, large-scale armed robberies and arson occurred in New Orleans. When tourists asked the police for help, the police's answer was "Go to hell, everyone is looking after their own business now!"
On the third day, the police received an order to give up the search for survivors. After that, someone actually shot at the rescue helicopter and convoy...
A hurricane that was tracked a week in advance and warned 48 hours in advance hit a large city that had been in a state of emergency two days ago, killing more than a thousand people.
If it were China, this situation would never happen.
There were not many spectators at the game. After all, the place was in Oklahoma City. This was not the home court of the Hornets or the Magic. Sun Zhuo soon saw JR Smith and Chris Paul on the court.
"Paul, among the top point guards in 2017, one finally appeared."
Sun Zhuo felt very happy when he saw Chris Paul, because for Sun Zhuo, he was more familiar with the players in the 2016-2017 season. He played for two seasons. When Paul appeared, he had a very strange feeling. , he also hopes that people like Stephen Curry, Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, and Lillard will enter the league soon.
There are less than four years left before the enemy (Curry) arrives on the battlefield...
Curry will definitely be the opponent that Sun Zhuo has been waiting for the longest. In order to compete with Curry on three-pointers, Sun Zhuo has practiced three-pointers every day in the past two seasons. It hasn't stopped for a day, but obviously, Curry has not reached his peak state in the past two years. Fortunately, he still has four years left, so there is no need to be too anxious.
After the game against the Hornets started, Sun Zhuo did not show any signs of fatigue. Facing Paul and J.R. Smith, Sun Zhuo was very excited. As soon as he came up, he let them see his speed and scored quickly.
In just three minutes, Sun Zhuo already scored 15 points.
J.R. Smith, who was guarding Sun Zhuo, collapsed a little. Sun Zhuo was too fast. Once he broke through, David West on the inside was helpless against Sun Zhuo. Chris Paul was also a little amazed. This was the first time since he entered the NBA. It was the first time I played against the top scorer in the league.
"Sun is the first top star I met in the NBA. He is really good." The 20-year-old Chris Paul looked at Sun Zhuo with a hint of admiration for Sun Zhuo. After all, Sun Zhuo was the star two years ago. He is an NBA All-Star player, and Paul is only playing in the NBA now, so his status is somewhat different from that of Sun Zhuo.
"Chris, you have to be careful this time." JR Smith stepped forward and reminded rookie Chris Paul. Paul knew what JR Smith meant.
Last season, Sun Zhuo attacked rookie Jiaozuo several times, which was called a "rookie's nightmare." Many people said that Sun Zhuo liked to abuse rookies. This season, Chris Paul was the first "rookie's nightmare" that Sun Zhuo encountered. "Standard rookie", Sun Zhuo will probably abuse Paul severely, just like Sun Zhuo did to J.R. Smith last year.
However, Sun Zhuo had no intention of educating Paul. On the one hand, Paul had a low-key personality and was a nice person. On the other hand, Paul was good at something different from Sun Zhuo. Sun Zhuo couldn't teach him how to behave in Paul's way. Besides, Paul was good at something different from Sun Zhuo. , Paul will grow into the league's number one point guard in the future, and it is better not to offend the top stars. However, if it were Curry today, Sun Zhuo would not think so.
"Hmph, I won't let him succeed." Chris Paul snorted. He had already regarded Sun Zhuo as an enemy, partly because of his teammate JR Smith, and partly because of the Cavaliers' LeBron James.
Chris Paul and James met in the summer of 2001. They were not on the same team at the time, and each was the leader of the team. After playing against each other, the two talented teenagers were attracted by each other's style. Since then, the two have become friends. We often chat together and think about the future...
"LeBron, we are only half a year apart in age. Do you think we will enter the NBA together?"
"I don't know, I also want to enter the NBA with you, but if I am the first, or you are the first, it doesn't matter, I will wait for you, and you will wait for me in the NBA. If someone bullies you in the NBA, I After entering the NBA, I will definitely help you teach him a lesson."
"Similarly, if LeBron enters the NBA and someone bullies you, when I enter the NBA, I will help you deal with him."
"hey-hey."
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Paul couldn't help but think of a conversation four years ago...
"Sun, in the past two seasons, you have targeted my good brother LeBron James several times. Starting from this season, you will have another opponent!" Paul is a very emotional and loyal guy. Although he looks like Small, but not afraid of anyone.
Paul is not worried at all whether Sun Zhuo will target him this time, because he has long been ready to challenge Sun Zhuo!
When Sun Zhuo scored quickly and seemed to be running for 60 points, Chris Paul, a rookie of the Hornets, took on the important task of confronting Sun Zhuo.
Paul first dribbled the ball from outside the three-point line, suddenly accelerated his breakthrough, and instantly passed Magic point guard Nelson. Then, facing Sun Zhuo's help, he took a step to the right while hiding, and seemed to be about to stop, but instead Suddenly accelerated the breakthrough again, and then, with a 183cm body, he went directly to the basket and hit the ball on the board before Howard could block the shot.
Subsequently, Paul stole the Magic's pass, faced a three-man double-team defense on the fast break, and still kept the ball firmly in his hands. Finally, he dribbled behind his back and gave David West a dunk.
In just a few minutes, Paul led the Hornets to a counterattack climax, and he himself scored more than 10 points.
"I didn't expect this rookie to be so good." As a teammate, JR Smith was stunned and looked at this little teammate in a new light.
Many people in the Magic team were also surprised and began to remember the little man named Chris Paul wearing the No. 3 jersey. However, for Sun Zhuo, there was no surprise.
This is what Chris Paul should be like, Sun Zhuo already knew it.
In fact, in the scouting report on April 16 this year, others made very correct and accurate judgments about Chris Paul: Dynamic, Explosive, Electric, Dominant.
Dynamic, explosive, lightning fast, dominant.
Apart from being short in height, there are no other shortcomings at all.
In fact, in addition to these, Paul also has an advantage that is rarely mentioned, and that is strength.
Sun Zhuo remembers that it was not very early in his previous life that he paid attention to Paul. The first time he watched his game was when Paul participated in the first Olympic Games against the Chinese team. A certain Chinese point guard saw that Paul was one size smaller than him, and he didn't care. As famous as Kobe James, he might want to bully Paul. With Paul holding the ball steadily and concentrating, he rushed forward to steal. Faced with such an arrogant steal, Paul was not afraid. Steady control of the ball and use your body to resist the opponent's steal.
The result was very surprising. Under the confrontation with Paul, the Chinese player staggered back two steps and tried to stand firm several times, but finally fell to the ground.
At that time, Sun Zhuo didn't realize that little Paul had such strong resistance, which was really surprising.
Paul's ball handling, steals, and passing are all top-notch in the league. Sun Zhuo is very happy to see Paul appear in the NBA. There is another guy in the league who makes him feel competitive.
Sun Zhuo smiled and said his first words to Paul: "I'm very happy that you finally came to the NBA."
Paul was a little surprised: "You know me?"
Sun Zhuo smiled and nodded.
Paul said: "Since you know me, you should know that LeBron James and I are good friends."
"Of course, I know you have a good relationship. As far as I know, your performance in the previous games was average. Is your performance so outstanding today to help your brother challenge me?" Sun Zhuo realized at this time that Paul The cause of the outbreak.
Paul replied coldly: "Anyway, if I don't challenge you, you won't let me go."
Sun Zhuo smiled. He originally had no intention of treating this year's rookie Jiaozuo. There are few rookies this year that he particularly wants to educate. But since Paul took the lead in provoking this war, Sun Zhuo will stay with him until the end.
In the next attack, Sun Zhuo also held the ball outside the three-point line and suddenly launched a lightning-fast breakthrough. After breaking through the defense, he immediately encountered another defensive player. Sun Zhuo dodged and moved sideways to the right, and then launched his speed again. After breaking through and getting to the basket, he ended the offense with a one-handed dunk!
"This is the way I scored just now!" Paul immediately saw that Sun Zhuo was imitating his previous attack.
Although the offensive method is the same, Paul's shot ended with a layup, while Sun Zhuo's domineering dunk.
"He wants to tell me that he can do the moves that I can do, and he can do it better than me? Damn it, this is bullying me because I am not tall enough. I also want to dunk over someone else!" Paul thought in his mind. Somewhat sourly, he dreams of growing a few centimeters taller so that he can score more freely like his good brother James.
After two quarters of competition, Sun Zhuo scored 27 points in the half, and Paul scored 18 points and 4 assists in the half. His half-time score was already the highest score in his NBA career. However, the Hornets were lagging behind. .
During the halftime break, Paul also realized that he could no longer keep splitting up with Sun Zhuobiao.
"I can't beat him in terms of scoring, so I'd better pass the ball more." It was the first time Paul took so many shots and was new to the NBA. He was also a little embarrassed, although his teammates didn't say anything.
In the second half, Paul began to show more of his passing talents.
A good passer must have good passing vision. It’s not because he is short of height that he doesn’t have good passing vision. Paul’s passing is so perfect. In fact, it doesn’t rely on seeing it on the spot. Wait until you see it before passing it out. It is originally Opportunities are no longer opportunities. Paul often sees or predicts where the opportunity is before passing the ball.
When the Hornets attacked, the Magic suddenly double-teamed Paul from outside the three-point line. Paul was forced to have no room to break through. He was not tall enough to see the position of his teammates next to him, but Paul did not panic. He knew What is the team's tactics? Knowing who is in what position. After being double-teamed, Paul quickly jumped up and passed the ball. This ball was not passed to the nearest teammate at close range, but was thrown directly to the basket.
As a result, David West ran towards the basket and dunked with an alley-oop.
The Magic coach and Magic players were shocked that this little man was so difficult to deal with!
"Paul is indeed good at passing the ball, but it is not impossible to intercept his passes. Now he is in his rookie period and this is the first time we have played against each other. We should take this opportunity to block him a few more times." Sun Zhuo He said secretly.
Not long after, Paul stole a ball from Nelson from behind. Paul took the ball from behind and hit the ball in front. Then he did not go forward to chase the ball, but turned and ran directly into the frontcourt. He knew the ball. It would be picked up by his teammates. Sure enough, after his teammates got the ball, they immediately passed it to Paul, and Sun Zhuo rushed forward immediately.
"Damn it, Sun is coming." The reason why Paul quickly ran forward after stealing the ball was because he wanted to play an unguarded fast break. He didn't expect Sun Zhuo to react so quickly and run so fast.
If Sun Zhuo didn't catch up, Paul was going to dunk with both hands. At least he wanted to let Sun Zhuo know that he could dunk.
Paul looked at his teammates behind him and found that J.R. Smith was also following behind, so he pretended to attack by himself and stared ahead.
"It must be a pass." Sun Zhuo knew Paul too well and believed that Paul did not have the confidence to lay up under his nose.
Sun Zhuo also pretended to block Paul, and after Paul made a move, he immediately turned to guard JR Smith.
"What?" The moment he took the shot, Paul discovered that Sun Zhuo did not take off to block the shot, but ran towards JR Smith!
The moment JR Smith caught the ball in the air, Sun Zhuo slapped him hard and blocked the ball!