Jordan: I thought he was there to help me!

Chapter 527 Lin Tian Dominates the All-Star Game, Barkley Dominates the World of Poisonous Milk

147: 151!

There are 2 minutes and 20 seconds left in the game.

This time, Kobe was in charge of the ball movement, clearly indicating that he had made some kind of secret deal with Iverson.

The two had a very good understanding, with each taking the lead in one possession. As for whether they would pass the ball to each other or execute a few plays, that remains to be seen.

Lin Tian didn't care!

What Lin Tian cares about is fairness and justice! He values ​​openness and transparency!

The All-Star Game is not a place for you to secretly discuss and divide the MVP.

A game should be played seriously, one point at a time. What are you doing, giving each player one turn? Master Lin can't stand this!

"You two planned this out, didn't you? You planned to each take the ball and attack once, right? Are you two trying to split the MVP award? Have you considered your teammates? Have you considered their feelings?"

"Everyone here is an All-Star, what obligation do they have to help you rack up MVP awards? Don't you have any conscience? Will you treat everyone to dinner after the game?"

"You two won't! Because after the competition, you'll all go your separate ways, and your promises of 'I'll treat you to dinner next time' will become empty words, unfulfilled checks. So, don't you two have any shame?"

Lin Tian's incessant stream of trash talk, like a machine gun, was driving Kobe crazy. He even felt like punching Lin Tian right then and there.

Why are you talking so much nonsense during a competition?

However, just as Kobe was feeling frustrated, he also saw O'Neal, who was well-positioned in the paint, and delivered a bounce pass to the inside.

Just kidding, if Iverson passed the ball, how could I, Kobe, not pass it? The main point is: I won't bully you, I'll compete fairly with you, each relying on our own abilities!

If you pass the ball, I'll pass it too; if you attack, I'll attack. Neither of us will take advantage of the other.

That's just Kobe's personality; he never wanted to back down.

The problem is, Lin Tian knows his personality all too well. The two of them have been competing and training together ever since Kobe entered the league.

So at the same time Kobe passed the ball to O'Neal, Lin Tian let go of Iverson and rushed into the paint. Then, he approached from O'Neal's blind spot, suddenly reached out from behind him, and stole the ball that O'Neal had just slapped!

"run!"

Lin Tian roared and dribbled the ball at high speed, while constantly observing his teammates' positioning and the opponents' retreat.

Then he suddenly looked at McGrady on his left, and at the same time passed the ball from behind his back to McGrady with his right hand.

Everyone shifted towards McGrady; it seemed like Lin Tian was going to pass the ball to McGrady.

But just as everyone was looking in that direction, the basketball didn't appear in McGrady's hands.

On the other hand, Wade suddenly found the basketball in his hands.

This was so fast and sudden that even Wade himself almost couldn't react in time and nearly failed to catch the ball.

In other words, Wade's reaction was really quick and the ball speed wasn't that fast, so although he was stunned for a moment, he still managed to grab the basketball, then jumped up and sent the ball into the basket with both hands!

"How did he do that?" Barkley was stunned for a moment, unable to react to why the ball, which was clearly heading towards McGrady, ended up in Wade's hands.

The first person in the entire stadium to realize what had happened was Hill!

Hill jumped up from the bench, and the usually mild-mannered man couldn't help but shout, "I caught that ball!"

Yes, he received it!

It was also the All-Star Game, the last few minutes, and a fast break.

At that time, Lin Tian was still a rookie in his second year of high school and needed Jordan to protect him, while Hill was a top star with All-Star vote leadership.

In the blink of an eye, everything has changed. Lin Tian has become a superstar and the face of the league, surpassing even Jordan, while Hill has wasted the best years of his life in the past few years on his sickbed.

"Elbow pass! Lin's used that move again!" Compared to Barkley's bewilderment, Kenny reacted faster, shouting, "Lin used the same move he first used in the All-Star Game! Elbow pass!"

"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

At Madison Square Garden, the crowd immediately erupted in frenzied shouts and screams!

They absolutely loved it! What New Yorker wouldn't love something so flashy?

From this perspective, Lin Tian should be their king!

They deserve to be their heroes!

"Incredible!" After completing the dunk, Wade finally realized what had just happened. He jumped up excitedly and bumped chests with Lin Tian, ​​shouting happily, "Ten years ago, I was sitting in front of the TV watching you do this!"

"Lin, I actually got it today! And it's an All-Star game! This is like a dream!"

"Get back on defense! Devin, get back on defense! You take Kobe, I'll take Allen!" Lin Tian didn't have much time to celebrate with Wade; they were only leading by 6 points, and it wasn't secure yet!

Given the offensive firepower and player ability in the All-Star Game, a 6-point lead with only 2 minutes left is not secure at all!

This time, Lin Tian's reminder and shout had an effect. Yao Ming and Duncan, who had just run to the midcourt, quickly turned around to defend. At the same time, Lin Tian and Wade also turned around immediately and sprinted towards the backcourt as fast as they could.

Fortunately, they were quick enough to get back on defense, because after receiving the ball from Garnett on the baseline, Iverson accelerated again and sprinted forward all the way to the frontcourt.

In the blink of an eye, Iverson had already driven to the basket. Facing Yao Ming's defense, he suddenly tossed the ball gently into the air with one hand, and the basketball flew up less than 30 centimeters.

His throw was not only very sudden, but also quite unclear in its purpose. At least Yao Ming in front of him and the Western Conference stars running behind him to catch the ball did not understand what Iverson was trying to do.

The lack of understanding led to an incredibly hilarious scene.

Garnett and Kobe, who had already sprinted to their positions on the West team, and Duncan and Yao Ming, who were preparing to defend on the East team, all jumped up at the same time, reaching out to grab the basketball that hadn't even flown very far.

They both made the wrong judgment!

Iverson made a somewhat inexplicable fake move that sent four players flying.

Then Iverson jumped up, caught the basketball he had thrown in mid-air, used a small layup to dodge Yao Ming's defense, and was about to shoot a layup.

Of course, if this were a serious game, Iverson's move would definitely be a violation.

But this was the All-Star Game, and the referee decisively chose to ignore it!

Similarly, Lin Tian's elbow pass was also suspected of being a violation.

As long as it's not excessive, go ahead and show it off!

But this time, Iverson's signature move failed to work.

There's a sixth brother waiting behind him!

"Snapped!"

With a muffled thud, just as Iverson was about to shoot, Lin Tian appeared from behind him and slapped the basketball away, which landed right in Yao Ming's hands.

After Yao Ming gets the ball, he immediately raises it high. With his height, no one can take the ball away from him when he does that.

After waiting a full 2-3 seconds to make sure everyone in the West had evacuated and no one was still waiting in the frontcourt, Yao Ming finally passed the ball to Lin Tian.

"Beautiful defense! That's Lin! No matter the situation, whenever the game reaches a crucial moment, he always appears! He always steps up to close out the game!"

"Whether you need him to score or pass, whether you need him to shut down a one-on-one or help on defense, he'll be there whenever you need him! This guy is truly a perfect player, the kind of player every coach loves!"

With Barkley praising the team, the game was down to two minutes, with 1 minute and 55 seconds left, and the East team launched another attack.

Lin Tian calmly went to the frontcourt, organized the attack, and directed his teammates' positioning.

"This offensive play is quite important. The two sides are now only 6 points apart. If they're in good form, 6 points is just a matter of two baskets. But if they can make this basket, it will take at least 3 possessions to catch up!"

While Lin Tian was directing his teammates' runs, Barkley quickly analyzed, "With the time left, three possessions versus two possessions is a world of difference! If Lin can score this shot, I think it will directly kill any suspense in the game!"

"So I think Lin will handle this shot carefully. He will keep the clock running until the very end and patiently wait for a really good opportunity before taking the shot! In the All-Star game, these kinds of opportunities are quite easy to find."

As is well known, whenever Barkley analyzes Lin Tian's games, it's a time when he's about to be proven wrong.

Almost every time this guy analyzes something, it contradicts Lin Tian's choices.

This time is no exception.

"Swish!" Before Barkley could even finish speaking, Lin Tian had already used a crossover dribble to slightly shake off Kobe outside the three-point line, creating space for himself to shoot. Then he pulled up and the three-pointer came flying.

The gap between the two sides has reached 9 points!

147: 156!

Time is running out for the West.

"Charles, you really don't understand Lin at all, and you never learn from him," Kenny teased, barely suppressing a laugh. "How many times have you suffered at his hands? How many times has he slapped you in the face?"

"You're still using common sense to predict Lin's moves? You deserve it, you know? You deserve it! This guy dared to throw it like that in a Game 7 of the Finals, let alone an All-Star game? A rational choice? This thing has absolutely nothing to do with Lin!"

However, to Kenny's surprise, Barkley, who was proven wrong, did not show any displeasure or depression because of his reverse prediction.

On the contrary, just as he had predicted, this guy raised his hands and shouted, "I knew Lin could do it! I knew it! Lin always manages to do this kind of thing, always silences those who don't trust him, and always kills the game in the most exciting and crazy way!"

"The match is over! The suspense is over!"

Barkley's confident shouts definitively set the tone for the game.

Then?

"Whoosh!"

Barkley's face is destined to be even more swollen tonight.

In less than 5 seconds, Iverson sprinted up the court, then pulled up a step beyond the three-point line and made a desperate pull-up jumper, slamming the ball into the basket!

Still 6 points!

"Charles, I'll say it again: no matter who you support, don't say it out loud, keep quiet! Otherwise, you'll get assassinated sooner or later because of this! There will always be some crazy fans who will think you're the culprit."

"Shut up, Kenny! I said the game is over, and that's it! Lin will kill the game; he'll completely eliminate any suspense! I believe... FUXX!"

This time, even someone as thick-skinned as Barkley couldn't help but utter a swear word.

Because Lin Tian forged iron!

After a series of perfect performances that helped the team take the lead and extend the lead through steals, blocks, points, and assists, Lin Tian's sudden stop-and-shoot after driving to the frontcourt this time missed. The ball not only didn't go in, but also bounced far away.

Marion, who had the lowest profile on the field, stepped up at this moment.

He reacted incredibly quickly, slapping the basketball towards the Eastern Conference's half of the court.

Then Kobe practically grabbed Lin Tian, ​​preventing him from rushing back to his half to defend. Iverson then got the ball and quickly charged towards the frontcourt, completing a one-handed dunk before anyone could catch up!

In the blink of an eye, the West, or rather Iverson alone, scored a 5-0 run.

With 1 minute and 10 seconds left in the game, the Western Conference narrowed the gap to 4 points!

152: 156!

The suspense in the match has increased dramatically! Anything can happen in the time to come!

"Charles, what's your prediction for the game? What are your thoughts on the upcoming matches?"

"Lin will kill the game! Lin will kill the game his way! He'll score again and seal the victory!" Barkley was now completely enraged, going all in on Lin Tian! He was going all in!

Anyway, whether you win or lose, you'll still get young models at the club.

I would never go to sea to work.

How to describe Barkley's mentality right now? He's like a goalkeeper in a penalty shootout who's stuck to his guns. He's just going to stand in the middle and not move. He doesn't care if you kick to the left or right. He's going to stick to the middle today!

I'll take a gamble. There will definitely be people who don't like me, and there will definitely be people who will kick me in the head for fun.

With the Celtics having successfully found new employment, head coach Doc Rivers, whose team is currently second in the Eastern Conference, called a timeout.

"Everyone, keep going! Keep going! Let's go! Charge! Take them down! Take them down! You can do it! Go! Go! Go! Go!"

Hmm, the tactical setup in this version doesn't feel quite right.

"Come on, come on! Come on! Come on! Come on! Muah! Muah! Muah! Allegro! Come on! Come on! Muah! Muah!"

comfortable!

After the timeout, Rivers, aside from all of the above, only said one thing: "Lin, play your game. I believe in you!"

Lin Tian couldn't quite tell which of his two statements was important and which was just a bonus; in any case, neither had any focus or content.

Lin Tian felt that he really couldn't see through Rivers.

Why is it that a coach who is universally acknowledged as the king of being reverse-swept, full of flaws, with insignificant tactics, relies entirely on motivational speeches, has no sense of responsibility, and loves to shift blame, always manages to get max-level accounts to play, makes a mess of things, and then still manages to find another job?

I can't understand it, I just can't understand it.

Rivers' fans would say he led the Celtics to the top in 08.

But honestly, given the Celtics' roster, morale, unity, and desire for the championship at the time, even if Lin Tian's grandmother had coached them, they could have won 60 games in the regular season, and at the very least, they wouldn't have been forced into a Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs by the 35-win Hawks.

"Tracy, what do you think of Doug's coaching ability?" Lin Tian couldn't help but ask McGrady, who was playing with him, before stepping onto the court.

"He has absolutely no coaching ability. I think he should sell insurance instead. He could definitely make a fortune selling insurance or something else."

Good heavens! It's confirmed.

Of course, McGrady harbored resentment towards Rivers, and their collaboration was not very successful. In the past few years, the Magic have either been reversed or on the verge of being reversed, which has been quite miserable.

"Grant, what do you think of Doug's coaching ability?" Lin Tian turned to Hill next door and asked, who had also been playing under Rivers for many years.

"I...I don't really know." Hill's eyes dimmed instantly. She lowered her head, bit her lip, and gently shook her head, saying, "I haven't actually worked with him much in the past few years. I can't, I can't tell you. I...I feel like I'm a liar."

"I've let down the people of Orlando, and I haven't lived up to my potential. I think Tracy and Tim must hate me a lot. I must be really disliked, Lin, I..."

Alright, stop talking. It's a simple question, why are you getting so emotional, bro?

This time, Lin Tian swore that he absolutely did not do it on purpose; he was just asking casually.

But since he brought up all those painful memories, Lin Tian has to take responsibility! He's not the kind of person who would just pull up his pants... no, not that metaphor.

Anyway, I'm not that kind of person.

"Grant, don't be discouraged. The fans still love you and still idolize you. You're still young, and you have plenty of opportunities to start over."

At this point, Lin Tian noticed that Hill's expression showed no sign of relaxation or relief, so he added, "After this contract ends, consider coming to New York. We can't offer you much, but we desperately need an experienced, patient, and qualified person."

"The little rascals here are all incredibly unruly, each one more unruly than the last, more like wild beasts."

Lin Tian didn't say that if no one else wanted you, you should come here, nor did he say that if you couldn't find a good place, you should come here.

He knew that although Hill looked gentle and weak, he actually had a very tough personality. Otherwise, he wouldn't have forced himself to return to play in the playoffs despite being injured, which led to a chronic condition.

This guy looks easygoing, but he's incredibly stubborn at heart!

Such a person won't accept charity, but if you tell him you need him and make him feel respected, he'll absolutely be motivated immediately. (End of Chapter)