Chapter 15 Soccer Game

On the 15th, with Nash's arrangement, Su Feng led the Steel Home members and a local Toronto amateur soccer team in a friendly match at the University of Toronto.

And you know what? Nash could not only feed Su Feng the ball on the basketball court...

On the soccer field, even if Su Feng was playing happy soccer, Nash could feed Su Feng from a Lingard into a Harry Kane.

To avoid unnecessary injuries before the start of the new season, both sides were prohibited from tackling in this friendly match.

Therefore, relying on his strong explosiveness, Nash's assists, and "offside-style" runs that the linesmen absolutely couldn't see, although Su Feng could only be considered a newbie in the realm of soccer, he was still the brightest star on the soccer field that day.

After the friendly match, Su Feng felt it was a pity he didn't play soccer.

Because in Su Feng's opinion, if he switched to soccer, what future would there be for Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo?

It was just a pity...

That Nash, the newly promoted Raptors' second-in-command, didn't know what Su Feng was thinking.

Otherwise, Nash would definitely feel like, "Your Feng Emperor is infinitely rampant."

Ahem, let's get down to business.

These days, in addition to playing soccer with Nash, Kobe, and others, Su Feng also ushered in two important breakthroughs in his personal ability value panel before the team officially gathered for the new season.

First, his jumping ability, which couldn't feel any bottleneck at all, successfully broke through the 100 mark.

Secondly, with the help of Nash's new dribbling training method, Su Feng also successfully improved his fancy dribbling ability score to 86.

Although in the system's rating, there is a setting of 120 as the full value, there is no doubt that, apart from a few monsters, Su Feng's jumping ability can definitely rank in the T1 echelon in the current league.

With the improvement of his jumping ability, Su Feng has also slightly modified his new jump shot posture with the help of Frazier recently.

As the saying goes, pulling one hair moves the whole body.

The strengthening of jumping ability is definitely the best supplement for Su Feng, who has already cultivated an unsolvable strong attack skill.

In the words of legendary trainer Grover:

The current Su Feng, apart from the fact that his fluency and accuracy are not comparable to Jordan's peak, in terms of mid-range shooting, once you let him complete the shot, you can't stop him.

Therefore, don't look at Su Feng's current overall rating of only around 90 according to 2k's rating, because some abilities are holding him back, but with his terrifying static talent, his 90 overall rating...

It's just too solid.

In addition, after his fancy dribbling ability value increased to 86, Su Feng also readjusted his special skill equipment column.

After removing Xiaoyao Step (Gong Xiaobin version) and Crossover (Young Emperor version), Su Feng officially summoned the two great skills that had been dormant in his special skill library for nearly three years:

Chuan Hua Hu Die Bu (Iverson original version).

Sam Gaud (Sam Gaud original version).

According to the system's special skill settings, Su Feng can now obtain the corresponding bonus when using these two moves on the court.

After practical testing, Su Feng found that although the bonuses of these two great skills can give him a Buff similar to an increase in explosiveness, but...

"Su, you don't think my defense will be as full of loopholes as Vince's, allowing you to tease me, do you?"

That day, at Steel Home, after repeatedly cutting off Su Feng's breakthroughs with his little hands, Kobe smiled.

Su Feng: "..."

Carter: "..."

Okay, although the dream of being flashy is good, but the facts prove that under the opponent's high-intensity pressing defense, Su Feng still has a long way to go to be able to tease opponents like Iverson and Nash.

There is no way, there has never been a special skill or badge in the system that can directly make Su Feng invincible.

Therefore, Su Feng is very clear that only when his basic skills are strong enough can he maximize the effect of these additional Buffs provided by the system.

However, although Chuan Hua Hu Die Bu and Sam Gaud did not bring as significant a change to Su Feng as his jumping ability value, after Su Feng adjusted his playing style, Kobe ultimately couldn't escape being "teased" by Su Feng on the court.

Interspersing flashy moves in simplicity.

Even if Su Feng can't be as detailed as Iverson and Nash...

However, in order not to be passed by Su Feng in one step, Kobe didn't dare to reach out and steal the basketball from Su Feng's hand every time.

"It's incredible, especially for those of us who have watched Su grow up step by step...

I can't believe that we have actually cultivated an NBA MVP-level player." At Steel Home, looking at Su Feng fighting back and forth with Kobe on the court, Mancias said with emotion.

"This is the most satisfying moment as a trainer.

It was the same when I was encouraging Michael to climb to higher peaks." Grover said with a gratified smile.

"Su's self-discipline and diligence are impeccable.

I think players like him probably won't appear in the future." Frazier said after letting out a long sigh.

"It's really exciting!

To be honest, the thing I look forward to most now is to see Su win all kinds of honors in the new season." Alan Stein also clenched his fists and said.

All kinds of honors?

In late September, as NBA teams successively sounded the rallying cry, the 99/00 NBA season also entered the final preparation stage.

For Su Feng, who carries the hopes of countless people, after reaching the peak for the first time last season, now...

He has to return to the same starting line with O'Neal, Duncan and other players of the same era...

Starting from scratch.

————“i.Love.this.game”.

In the new season, in addition to this official slogan that has been used since '92 and will continue to be used until '07, under Stern's instruction, the league also proposed the slogan "God's Retirement, Stars Shining" through the media.

Although Stern's wave of operations has a bit of short-selling and self-praise, there is no doubt that the superstars of this era...

There are indeed a lot of them.

On the 23rd, at the Celtics' media open day, when Duncan, Marbury, Ray Allen, and Artest stood side by side, for fans of this era, they simply didn't know what the Celtics' lineup meant.

On the 24th, at the Lakers' media open day, after returning to Los Angeles with the birthday gift Su Feng gave him...

Although Kobe wanted to throw away the "Su Feng and Jordan" championship co-branded sneakers, in the end, Kobe still chose to put the gift in his safe.

Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant.

With OK as the core, in the summer, they signed Jackson's former favorite general, Ron Harper, plus Rashard Lewis and Glen Rice. The new Lakers...

Will forget the pain of last season and set sail again.

At the same time, whether it's in Indy or Miami, as these powerhouses of the same era in the East and West gradually gather, in the dark, it seems that an invisible big hand has already set up the most gorgeous stage for the king located in the north.

On September 25th, the Raptors held a media open day in Toronto.

On the open day, the media's biggest concern was undoubtedly the Raptors' lineup changes for the new season.

With Jordan choosing to retire in the summer, and Joe Smith signing a new contract with the Motor City in the new season, in this past summer...

In the eyes of reporters, the Raptors' management team seemed to be asleep.

In ESPN's summer transaction ratings, the Raptors' management team only received a D rating.

Whether it was being robbed by the Trail Blazers or signing Batel, in the eyes of ESPN's experts, apart from completing the contract renewal with Su Feng, the Raptors' management team can be said to have done nothing.

However, just when the reporters were worried about the Raptors' new lineup, from Davis, who had gained another ten pounds, they got the answer:

"Huh? Lineup changes?

Don't worry about us, because in my opinion, the strongest person is already in the lineup!"

Reporters: "..."

Seriously, if Wenger is fired by Arsenal early in this life, then in Su Feng's opinion, Davis would definitely have to take the blame.

Because although what Davis said was the truth...

But...

"I think Coach John is right.

I am very satisfied with the Raptors' current lineup. In my opinion, we are still the strongest contenders for the championship in the new season." Looking at the reporters who were anxious, Su Feng spread his hands and said.

Alright...

So we are all like the eunuchs being more anxious than the emperor?

And so, these reporters, feeling that their good intentions had been taken advantage of, secretly vowed that if something happened to the Raptors in the new season, they would definitely dig up this old debt.

"What? I'm also going to take core group photos?"

In the afternoon of the media open day, looking at the team staff who came to ask him to take core group photos with Su, Nash, Carter, and Ben, O'Neal at the time asked in confusion.

"Of course, didn't Coach John tell you? You are an important member of our team." The staff member looked up at O'Neal and said.

O'Neal: "..."

No...

I'm really an important member of this Raptors team?

Walking towards Su, Nash, Carter, and Ben happily, at this moment, O'Neal couldn't be more excited.

Noticing that as many as six people were taking the core group photos of the Raptors in the new season...

At the open day, even the photographer in charge of taking pictures had a face full of question marks.

"In my eyes, they all have the potential to become All-Star players." Looking at this group of people with question marks on their faces, Davis said with a smile.

Reporters: "..."

Six All-Stars on one team, you can really daydream!

Great Coach John Davis, why don't you just announce that the Raptors have already won the championship in advance?

Looking at Davis, who was "arrogant" to the extreme, the reporters felt that the Raptors team was hopeless.

Because as the saying goes, an arrogant army is bound to be defeated. In the eyes of these reporters, if the Raptors treat this season with the same mentality as last season, then they will definitely not go far.

But...

These people might not believe it if you told them.

What Davis said was actually the truth.

In the summer, O'Neal, who had been staying at the Steel Home, not only strengthened his core strength and physical confrontation, but also worked hard on three-pointers in order to adapt to the Raptors' unusually bold tactical play.

Although O'Neal adopted a shooting method similar to a toe-up shot when shooting three-pointers in order to improve his shooting percentage, in terms of space stretch, the pulling ability of this O'Neal is definitely far beyond the same period in history.

In addition, Ben has obviously grown a circle after the vacation.

Coupled with the Carter brothers who are gradually recovering their status under Grover's whip, as well as Su Feng and Nash, the two spokespersons partner, to be reasonable, is it really too much for Davis to say that this Raptors team has six All-Star players?

In Su Feng's opinion, the only regret of this Raptors team is the same as last season.

That is, this group of people can't reach their peak together at the same time.

Otherwise...

What's wrong with announcing the championship in advance?

Of course, although there is no such thing as toxic milk in this era, in order to be safe, on this open day, Su Feng still secretly shouted in his heart:

————Lakers win the championship!

…

Speaking of the open day, in addition to accepting interviews and taking core group photos, the Raptors' players also played an exhibition game for the fans who came to the scene at the Air Canada Centre.

As a result, Su Feng, who worked hard on jumping in the summer, naturally became the object of everyone's attention.

In the exhibition game, Su Feng and Carter completed many amazing dunks.

This scene also reminded many Raptors fans of the dunk videos that Su Feng and Carter had circulated last year.

"Su, the league has restored the All-Star Dunk Contest this year. Will you participate then?" After the exhibition game, the reporters looked at Su Feng curiously and asked.

"Of course, participating in the Dunk Contest is my lifelong dream." Su Feng replied seriously.

"But, if I remember correctly, you said in an interview two years ago that you thought the time for you to participate in the Dunk Contest had not yet arrived." A reporter who wanted to find fault asked.

"Yes, because I have been waiting for an opponent who can compete with me!" Pointing to Carter on the side, Su Feng said with no waves in his heart.

So...

Is that how it is?

Listening to Su Feng's answer, the reporters felt that they had misunderstood Su Feng before.

Look, how domineering is Emperor Feng?

Without an opponent, he is not even willing to go to the Dunk Contest to pick up a championship!

This...

What kind of arrogance is this?

This must be the legendary king mentality!

On the other side, after Carter heard that Su Feng regarded him as the only opponent who could compete with him in dunking, this Carter, who has low EQ, then smiled:

"I have been looking forward to being able to compete with Su in the Dunk Contest!

Because I have said before, in my opinion, if you can't defeat Su in dunking, then the so-called dunk champion is completely worthless."

(Kobe: ???)

To be fair, although the training camp has not yet started, these remarks on the open day are enough to attract people.

Whether it was Davis's sentence "The strongest person is already in the lineup" and "There are six All-Star players in our team", or the duel between Su Feng and Carter, they all successfully attracted a lot of attention the next day.

However, in the eyes of many experts, the Raptors' statement is just hype.

Because in their opinion, the Raptors will definitely make reinforcements next, and maybe they are already in negotiations with other teams.

As for Su Feng and Carter's imperial city PK?

"I think Su will definitely find an excuse to refuse to participate in the Dunk Contest at that time.

Because in my opinion, even if he has worked hard on jumping in the summer, he will not be Carter's opponent in dunking."

When participating in ESPN's new season preview program, former Nets coach Calipari believed that Su Feng, who is now the NBA regular season MVP, would not do such a stupid thing as being a stepping stone for others.

After all, last year, after Carter conquered countless fans with one dunk after another, many people believed that as long as Carter participated in the Dunk Contest, it would be equivalent to booking the championship throne in advance.

"But, Carter said that if he can't defeat Su in the Dunk Contest, then the championship of the Dunk Contest is worthless." In the program, the host also asked Calipari.

Looking at the naive host, Calipari felt that the hosts now were too unprofessional.

Because this obvious mutual boasting can also be used as a talking point?

In Calipari's opinion, Carter's statement was just giving Su Feng face.

You must know that Su Feng is now the leader of the Raptors on the surface.

So if Su Feng really can't participate due to some reason at that time, then Carter's statement will only arouse people's infinite reverie.

In short, for Calipari, who has long seen through the NBA hype, he simply does not believe that Su Feng, a monster with high EQ, would do things that would ruin his reputation.

It has to be said that Calipari has indeed become smarter after leaving the NBA.

However...

Even though his statement is very reasonable, he forgot a very important question.

That is, in Su Feng's bones, in addition to being stable...

He also has a very chuunibyou-like passion flowing in his blood.

Maybe, if it were someone else, they would definitely not take such a risk.

But Su Feng is different.

Even if he can't defeat Carter in this Dunk Contest, he still wants to compete with Carter in this game.

Just like when he played against the Bulls back then.

Never shrink back before fighting, has never been Su Feng's style.

Therefore, this battle of the century...

He Su Feng, is going to dunk for sure!

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ps: Good night!