Chapter 1 Blow the Horn

People of free Philadelphia!

I, Allen Iverson, in the name of freedom, declare that it is time to blow the horn of resistance against the Jazz!

Let us unite, defeat Malone, defeat Stockton, save the eggs, and protect the armpits!

On the court, looking at those eyes radiating the light of the protagonist, Su Feng was very fortunate that he had read enough inspirational chicken soup articles in his previous life.

You know, Sloan is not like Van Gundy, a coach whose routines never change in every game.

He has obviously studied this 76ers team.

Tonight, the Jazz are shrinking inside, and with Stockton's interference, Iverson's breakthroughs can't cause fouls, and his mid-range jump shots aren't effective.

As the team that plays the pseudo-zone defense the best in this era, the Jazz's strategy tonight is still to focus on "Iverson and Su Feng."

Su Feng noticed it as early as his second one-on-one against Russell tonight.

Rather than saying that he cleverly chose the offensive starting point inside the three-point line, it would be better to say that the Jazz were deliberately guiding him to play one-on-one against Russell inside the three-point line.

After all, Su Feng's previous old NBA line three-pointers were still a bit intimidating.

Sloan was also afraid that the Jazz would be inexplicably taken away by the 76ers, so before the game tonight, Sloan emphasized to Russell to let Su Feng take mid-range shots, but not three-pointers.

Therefore, Su Feng knew very well that if the 76ers wanted to upset the Jazz tonight, then Iverson had to shoot more three-pointers this night.

In his previous life, in the 11 career encounters between Iverson and Stockton, except for the time when Stockton was old and frail in the future, in the only game where the 76ers won against the Jazz, Iverson made 4 of 5 three-pointers, successfully helping the 76ers open up the court space.

There are not so many coincidences in history...

In fact, Stockton's defensive strategy against Iverson is very easy to give Iverson open three-point opportunities.

Stockton sticks very close when defending. He uses small moves to prevent Iverson from dribbling comfortably, and even if Iverson can get past him with speed, he can immediately use his teammates' shrinking help defense to interfere with Iverson's mid-range shots.

But here comes the problem...

What if Iverson pulls away and shoots directly from beyond the three-point line?

This season, under Su Feng's free advocacy, Iverson takes 7 three-pointers per game, and can make 2.5 of them.

Although the hit rate is only 35.7%, according to the moreyball theory, a three-point hit rate of over 35% is as efficient as a mid-range hit rate of 50%.

Basketball games are certainly not theoretical, but as long as Iverson takes more three-pointers tonight and shoots accurately, then the Jazz will inevitably have to adjust their defensive strategy.

And in this way, Su Feng's opportunity will come.

Because the kryptonite of the pseudo-zone defense is the three-pointer.

On the court, the Jazz were on the attack. This time, Stockton and Malone played a classic pick-and-roll.

On the left wing at a 45-degree angle, Malone suddenly turned his head and went straight to the basket when he was about to pick-and-roll for Stockton. Stockton fed Malone the ball in time. After receiving the ball, Malone dunked with one hand, showing the power of the Elbow Emperor!

6 to 7.

To be reasonable, this kind of tacit pick-and-roll cooperation can't really be achieved overnight.

As the saying goes, a good pick-and-roll makes offense easy.

You know, in the future Suns era, Stoudemire and Nash's pick-and-roll was a beautiful sight.

It was the 76ers' turn to attack. Iverson, with his twinkling big eyes, carried determination and courage, and at the risk of breaking his eggs again, performed his signature crossover dribble.

Don't ask, the answer is that it's impossible to ask Iverson to change this dribbling habit immediately, right?

Fortunately, at the moment when Stockton stretched out his evil hand towards him in the name of stealing the ball, Iverson reacted quickly.

It may affect Iverson's tall image in the hearts of the Iverson fans to say it, but at this moment, Iverson really tightened his chrysanthemum and hurriedly dribbled away...

It was also because of Iverson's agility. If it was replaced by a classmate with a dribbling skill of more than 60 points, wouldn't the car explode before it even started?

On the court, after pulling away from Stockton, Iverson decisively fired again at the top of the arc!

The righteous Allen Iverson once again bombarded the Jazz's basket with a free bombardment!

Swish!

6 to 10!

On the sidelines, coach Sloan frowned. He really didn't like the 76ers' unreasonable offensive style.

Why not take two steps forward and shoot steadily, but gamble on three-pointers?

There's no way, in addition to the restrictions brought by the rules, this is the difference in concepts brought by different eras.

The Jazz were on the attack. Stockton originally wanted to pass the ball to Hornacek according to his running position, but for some reason, in the two games against the 76ers this season, Stockton always felt that Hornacek was an actor invited by the other side.

Look at Hornacek's anxious shot. Is this the shot that his "death ray gun" should be making?

On the court, Hornacek wanted to die.

Because Su Feng was like his shadow, he couldn't shake him off no matter how hard he tried.

On the importance of practicing good defense.

In his previous life, Su Feng didn't know how many forced five-five games those crazy 3&D players of the future had played with the other team's top player...

Some players who like to be a father at the slightest disagreement even occasionally put on a show where a 3&D player wipes out the other whole team.

As Stephen Curry's uncle, Su Feng is naturally Klay Thompson's uncle too.

Although he doesn't know if Klay has started to get in touch with the NBA under the guidance of his father at this time, as a responsible senior, Su Feng must point out a clear path for Klay.

Hornacek didn't want to run anymore. He patiently stopped and prepared to enjoy Stockton and Malone's performance.

This time, Malone and Stockton's pick-and-roll was successfully defended by Ben Wallace.

With little time left on the shot clock, Malone had to take a jump shot after a fake.

Clang!

The ball failed to hit the target. Ratliff happily picked up the rebound and quickly handed the ball to Iverson.

On the court, "The Answer" finally rushed up this time!

He dribbled the ball across the half court like a gust of wind, and then, unable to stop, he... shot!

On the Jazz's bench, Sloan widened his eyes.

No, you're a point guard!

This is not what you should be doing!

On the 76ers' bench, although Davis allowed the players to shoot three-pointers, it didn't mean...

Swish!

"This kind of fast-break three-pointer in transition offense is the secret weapon I told Allen before the game to defeat the Jazz," Davis said calmly, looking back at Jason and Rick.

Jason and Rick were speechless.

Bro, did you travel back in time?

How can you always predict the enemy's moves recently?

6 to 13. After Iverson's three consecutive three-pointers, Sloan called a timeout on the Jazz's side.

Su Feng knew that Sloan would probably tell the Jazz players to expand their defense during this timeout.

So, when walking back to the bench, Su Feng patted Iverson on the shoulder and said, "Allen, although three-pointers are free, breakthroughs are more overbearing.

As the best breakthrough player in the NBA in my mind, it's time to let these bastards see your breakthrough that even Michael Jordan can't stop!"

Ah, this damn blood!

Say it, Su, who do you want to see me dunk on!

At this moment, Thanos has not yet attacked Earth, otherwise Su Feng feels that Iverson alone can solve the Thanos army.

After the timeout, the game continued. After the Jazz's old duo's pick-and-roll, Malone still went down.

In terms of offense, Stockton's control over the game is indeed outstanding.

This time, he passed the ball through Ben's legs, and the basketball came to Malone's hands after passing through the small door between Ben's legs.

In the restricted area, Malone jumped up on one foot, grabbed the ball with his right hand, and raised his axe to split the mountain!

Ratliff's help defense wasn't sufficient, and Malone's left elbow was pressing on him. It looked like he was about to be made into a background board by the brutal Malone!

However, just as Ratliff had given up resisting, Su Feng suddenly jumped high from behind Ratliff!

After supporting himself on Ratliff's shoulder with his left hand, Su Feng's right hand firmly pressed on the basketball!

With a long wingspan, fast lateral movement, and big hands, Su Feng protected Ratliff's newly grown iron-blooded heart at this moment.

Rua!

The Zhongzhou Arena completely boiled!

Su Feng blocked Karl Malone's dunk!

This is a block that will definitely be in Su Feng's top ten plays of his future career!

"Su Feng's Top Ten Plays of His Future Career": I don't know why, I feel offended.

On the court, after the basketball was blocked by Su Feng, it hit Ratliff's back and bounced out of the baseline.

"Oh, damn it, look what you've done!

Su, I bet you, the 'Mailman' definitely can't wait to find a place to bury himself now!"

On the court, after Su Feng blocked Malone, the 76ers players rushed towards Su Feng one after another.

At this moment, some bumped chests, some high-fived, and some took the opportunity to grab hair... took the opportunity to grab a handful!

Malone was stunned.

Because he never expected that he, who was originally making a background board, would be made into a background board by someone else!

Su Feng used Ratliff as a pole vault for this ball, and all his strength was used to block Malone's dunk.

Moreover, this kind of side-direction block would have been fine if Malone had made a quick and light dunk, but this guy also likes to swing his axe and split the mountain...

Therefore, before using the Splitting Mountain Technique, you must carefully observe the opponent's defense and try to split the mountain one-on-one as much as possible, and don't split the mountain one-on-two.

"Hey, 'Mailman,' your letter was delivered to the wrong mailbox."

On the court, after celebrating with his teammates, Su Feng suddenly shook his finger at Malone while the referees were facing away from him.

To be honest, Su Feng could think of ten thousand trashy words to stab Malone in the heart for his broken nickname.

Originally, Malone was very angry when he saw a young rookie shaking his finger at him.

However, after carefully thinking about Su Feng's words...

Malone was confused...

Delivered to the wrong mailbox?

Then... is it my problem?

Then... will I lose my job because of this?

At this moment, Malone suddenly began to think about life.

And on the court, Stockton, who was about to pass the ball to Malone after the Jazz sent out the baseline ball, was shocked.

Karl...

Could it be that you, like Jeff, are also an actor invited by the 76ers?

Stockton felt that he was being played.

Because Malone, who was still in a daze, didn't even notice that the ball had been passed to him.

Ben Wallace successfully stole the ball, and at this time, Malone finally realized!

Amidst the cheers of the live fans in the Zhongzhou Arena, Iverson, who received the pass from Ben Wallace after dribbling past the half court, suddenly passed the ball without looking, and found—

Su Feng, who had already set up his artillery!

Russell, who retreated to the basket as soon as possible, couldn't make up for the defense in time.

The "death ray gun," which was closest to Su Feng, rushed towards Su Feng, but it was too late.

The perfect combination of waist and legs, the golden ratio formed by the elbow and wrist, smooth with a hint of elegance, gentle yet not lacking in domineering, on the court, people are like jade, and jump shots are unparalleled!

Philadelphia's No. 23, Raul Meilien's all-time three-point king, when the shell fell into the net, at this moment, the cannon roared in Zhongzhou!

"Su——————Feng!"

6 to 16. In the Zhongzhou Arena, nearly 20,000 76ers fans on the scene roared Su Feng's name along with the live DJ.

On the Jazz's bench, coach Sloan looked solemn.

He knew that the Jazz were in trouble tonight.

On the court, Stockton tried to stand up and stop the Jazz's decline, but Iverson, who never gave up, successfully interfered with his jump shot at the last moment.

Ben Wallace grabbed the rebound, and on the scene, the 76ers fans who had not yet sat down shouted in unison, "Offense! Offense! Offense!"

No matter how well-trained they were, when Iverson dribbled past the half court this time, this Jazz team on the court was a little uneasy.

The Jazz, who expanded their defense, tried to force the 76ers to fight them head-on, but Iverson, who was unparalleled, would not give the Jazz a chance to pressure him?

Crossover, crossover, still crossover.

Until the last moment of the crossover, you realize, oh, damn it, this bastard broke through to the right again!

Stockton hurriedly chased back, while the other Jazz players habitually recovered their defense.

At this time, on the wing, Su Feng hurriedly pulled out.

On the court, Iverson quickly passed the shell to Su Feng's artillery position again.

Ben and Ratliff inadvertently blocked out a wonderful opportunity for Su Feng.

Twenty years later, when people reviewed this game, the barrage was all sighing: It turns out that there was such a style of play in the 90s.

Under various coincidences, in Philadelphia tonight, water splashed everywhere and the waves surged.

Hesitation will only lead to defeat.

Facing Hornacek, who was helping with the defense, Su Feng fired again!

Swish!

The 76ers stopped the Utah Jazz with two timeouts with five consecutive three-pointers!

6 to 19!

On the scene, the people who were still dozing off before instantly woke up.

Listen to this cheer, look at these excited fans, do you really think that the Philadelphia fans came for that cup of cola and hamburger?

No, they just came for two talented young men.

When Su Feng and Iverson walked off the court together after high-fiving, the 76ers fans couldn't be happier.

On the Jazz's bench, coach Sloan, who had called two timeouts in a row, looked solemn.

He couldn't help but glance at Davis.

John, was all of this in your plan?

Using three-pointers to deal with pseudo-zone defenses?

Very good, very good.

Coach Sloan wrote it down in his notebook. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel that Larry Brown's judgment was correct.

John Davis's future is indeed limitless.

"Su, you've only made two three-pointers, why do you look so unhappy?" During the timeout, Iverson looked at Su Feng curiously and said.

"No, I'm very happy!" Su Feng forced his mouth and showed a "melon" like smile.

"Why do I always feel like you're forcing a smile?" Iverson said suspiciously.

"By the way, Allen, do you remember why I skipped college and entered the NBA?" Su Feng hurriedly changed the subject.

"I remember, you said you wanted to spar with Michael Jordan," Iverson said with a smile.

Chicago.

Michael Jordan, who was resting, didn't go anywhere, just like Su Feng yesterday, but stayed at home alone to watch this game between the Jazz and the 76ers.

Unlike those Western teams that were staring at each other, Jordan had been quietly paying attention to these Western powerhouses.

Because Jordan knew very well that if he wanted to win the championship, he had to stare at all the teams.

However, watching the Jazz, which was suddenly hit by a wave of scoring by the 76ers, Jordan, who should have been happy, was not happy at all.

Yesterday, after the game, Jordan had already asked the coach for the recent game videos of the 76ers.

You may not believe it, but the "Old Rogue" is studying a rookie.

A rookie who dared to call for his retirement, causing the Bulls to have various setbacks recently.

Jordan had noticed the Eastern Conference standings, and when he saw the name of the Philadelphia 76ers in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, the "Old Rogue" was silent for a long time.

Of course, Jordan didn't think that the 76ers could black out the Bulls' eight, but when he thought of the scene after the game against the 76ers before, the "Old Rogue" was melancholy.

In addition, this afternoon, when the team was doing recovery training, Jordan noticed that many players were discussing kicking Rodman out.

However, after watching the game between the 76ers and the Jazz tonight, Jordan knew very well that without Rodman, even if the Bulls could make it to the Finals, they would not be able to win against the group of Western powerhouses.

O'Neal, Malone, Kemp, Olajuwon...

Which of the four major Western brands doesn't have a high-quality center in their team?

In fact, Rodman has always been like a tool man in the heart of the "Old Rogue."

Otherwise, he would not have said in a future interview that if he were the boss, he would be willing to sign himself, Pippen, and the Zen master at a sky-high price, and then add Rodman after a long time.

During the suspension, Rodman was not idle. He hunted everywhere, and there was never a shortage of media reporters taking photos of him.

There is a reason why the Bulls players don't like Rodman, because at this time, in the eyes of the Bulls players, everyone should unite.

However, Rodman, who went his own way, slapped the Bulls' public relations department in the face again and again.

"Zen Master" and Jordan have decided to take action.

Next, the "Zen Master" will talk to Rodman, and the "Old Rogue" will be responsible for casting the gaze of the gods on Rodman, so that he can put on those damn pants.

"I really hope that this 76ers team can make it to seventh in the East and wear down Pat Riley's team." Staring at the TV, Jordan said with a wicked smile.

And when the camera returned to the Zhongzhou Arena, after the cannon roared in Zhongzhou, the place that had just calmed down was boiling again...