Chapter 74
Chapter 73 – Why Not Participate In This Year’S Draft
The game continued in the second half.
Oden demanded the ball strongly inside, and Mike Conley passed the ball steadily, but this time Mbah a Moute in the bottom corner directly double-teamed the past.
Did not follow the defense of Ohio State University. Although they used small forward Russell Corrado to defend Zhang Jun, but turned around, it was still Mbah a Moute defending Russell Corrado, while Zhang Jun defended Daequan Cook, the wonder boy with a superb three-pointer.
Mbah a Moute is very experienced in defense. He took the initiative to prevent Oden from going off the line and turned around to attack.
Oden raised his hands high and did not dare to throw the ball on the ground. Although Aboya was inferior to him in strength, but without dribbling and smashing the ball to attack, Oden would never be able to jump behind him at this time.
He can only pass the ball.
Oden gave the ball to Russell Corrado in the bottom corner, and Zhang Jun took a step sideways to help defend in front of him.
Ohio State University likes this kind of defense the most. Russell Corrado immediately gave the ball to the right 45° angle and the most accurate pitcher of Ohio State University, Daiquan Cook.
“Nice ball transfer!”
Dai Quinn Cook didn’t hesitate after receiving the ball. Throughout the first half, he encountered Zhang Jun’s strict defense and had no chance to shoot. Now that he finally got the shooting space, he naturally chose to shoot.
Daequan Cook also has the confidence to hit open shots like this because he was born to do it.
boom!
There was a powerful slapping of the basketball, and Zhang Jun swooped at an exaggerated height, and a volleyball hat slapped the shot away.
Daquan Cook was stunned, standing there at a loss.
“Who am I, where am I…”
After the block was blocked, Zhang Jun continued to accelerate to grab the ball, and he counterattacked with a gliding split.
It wasn’t until this time that everyone reacted.
Kenny Smith said: “Don’t forget, Zhang Jun is also a strange talent.”
“The height is 202cm, and the wingspan has reached a terrifying 220cm. He can also stage such an exaggerated performance.”
Oden could no longer control his emotions on the court.
After he encountered a double-team, his teammates failed to convert the opportunity into a score, which will undoubtedly erode the team’s great advantage.
Zhang Jun’s physical talent also moved Oden. For the first time, he was shaken by his future draft market. Zhang Jun is definitely his strongest challenger.
In the next round, Mike Conley singled out Darren Collison from the outside and used a three-pointer to help the team stabilize the situation.
Oden was double-teamed in the paint, and Daequan Cook was so guarded by Zhang Jun that he couldn’t take care of himself throughout the game. Mike Conley had to stand up at this time.
It’s just that Mike Conley is not the kind of player who is good at using offense to help the team win, at least his offensive efficiency is far from being comparable to that of Zhang Jun.
“Ohio State got to double-team.”
As soon as Barkley finished speaking, Zhang Jun was double-teamed by Daequan Cook and Russell Corrado on the court.
It’s just that they rushed into Finalfour along the way, and they have encountered countless double-teams, whether it’s double-teams, triple-teams or even overall defense, they have encountered them all.
Zhang Jun also has enough experience to deal with these double teams.
Love first completed an open three-pointer. He is also a three-point marksman. The gap between Daequan Cook and Love lies in height. The taller the player, the lower the possibility of being restricted when shooting, so height is The first talent in basketball.
That’s where the scarcity of tall pitchers comes in.
Then Love actually grabbed an offensive rebound from Oden’s head, assisted Zhang Jun and completed a dunk.
The flashing lights on the scene flickered frequently, and the picture of Zhang Jun dunking Oden and the latter holding his head helplessly will also be on the headlines of major sports media tomorrow.
After Zhang Jun encountered heavy double-teaming, he played an extremely smooth team offense. Love played his best performance since the championship, and the game ended with 5 of 7 three-pointers.
92:84.
“NCAA Finals, here we come!”
………
After the game, Zhang Jun was surrounded by a circle of media reporters. Alford, Love and others who wanted to save him had no choice but to wave their hands.
“Zhang Jun won’t be able to come out for half an hour tonight.”
A local Las Vegas reporter said in an interview: “Zhang Jun, did you know that before tonight’s game, the bookmaker offered odds of +325, and Ohio State University’s odds of +125. “
“They’re clearly more optimistic about Ohio State making it to the Finals.”
Zhang Jun shrugged and said: “I hope that after tonight, no one will go to the rooftop. Small bets will hurt your health. Just watch the ball if you have nothing to do.”
The reporter said with a smile: “Aren’t you excited that you defeated a strong opponent tonight? You defeated a very strong opponent with a weak victory.”
Zhang Jun said: “I am really excited, because I am only one step away from the NCAA championship. This is the team’s goal and dream for the whole year.”
“For this goal, all the players are training hard, everyone has put in all their efforts, and now I can see that the hard work is paying off. This is what I am most excited about.”
“Just to remind you, I don’t think the weak win the strong. We are all strong. Tonight is a battle of the strong.”
Another reporter asked: “You defeated Greg Oden, the hottest national No. This year’s champion?”
All the reporters present were staring at Zhang Jun seriously at this moment, hoping to get the expected answer from his mouth.
The NCAA competition is drawing to a close, which also means that the annual draft is about to begin.
For every team in the NBA, the annual draft is the most important day. Some teams can select future All-Stars, some teams can select core players, and some teams can select future All-Stars. Selected to compete for the championship puzzle……
No matter what goals each team has, the draft conference represents their future and the team’s team building direction.
Zhang Jun smiled and said: “To be honest, I haven’t decided whether to participate in this year’s draft, but you are right about one thing. Why can’t I compete for the No. 1 pick?”
“In terms of talent, ability, and team leadership, I don’t think I am inferior to Greg Oden in any way.”
“Of course he is strong, but I am stronger!”
………
Compton Avenue.
“Well said, brother!”
Westbrook clenched his fist excitedly and felt blood surging.
He never imagined that his brother could lead his team to the finals in one year of entering the NCAA, and became the hottest player in the ESPN draft simulation.
He vowed to look up to Zhang Jun, become a player as good as him, and lead the same team to the NCAA Finals.
It’s just that Westbrook can’t understand, “Why didn’t he declare for this year’s draft?”
“That’s a high pick around the fifth pick in the first round!”