183 Jiu Mengzi's Slam Dunk Contest
Xiaozhi: "As long as we can get over the hurdle of the Utah Jazz, the Lakers and Bulls will definitely have a fight!
Shaq has been injured recently, you must seize the opportunity to improve yourself!
I know you practice very hard, and I have been a semi-professional athlete. I know how hard it is to pull a ligament, and I still admire you for this!
The training plan developed by Wilt Chamberlain for you is also very effective. Don’t worry about some things, just accumulate as you go!”
Tomorrow Wang Dazhi only had to pass the ball for Kobe and had no game duties. The two drank until very late before taking a taxi back to the hotel.
Early the next morning, Wang Dazhi was woken up by Kobe Bryant.
Kobe: “What the hell does this smell like?
How much did you drink last night, Da Zhi!
What’s so good about wine? I think the taste of Gatorade is more suitable for me!”
Kobe pinched his nose and looked at the sleepy Wang Dazhi.
Wang Dazhi: "Yesterday Xiaozhi was worried, so I drank two more bottles with him. This stuff tastes good when I drink it, but now I feel really uncomfortable!"
The alcohol content was low, but the stamina was huge. Wang Dazhi felt like vomiting just looking at Kobe dangling in front of him.
Kobe: "Change clothes, go to the gym, I want to win the slam dunk contest!
Steve has already called a car and is waiting for us downstairs!"
The dunk moves designed a month ago were all overturned by Kobe himself when the dunk contest was approaching. He wanted to do something even more shocking.
Wang Dazhi: "Okay... I'll pack up and then we'll leave..."
In a daze, Wang Dazhi brushed his teeth, wiped his face casually a few times, picked up his sports bag and followed Kobe downstairs.
Steve Nash: “Oh my god, did you take a bath in alcohol, DZ?
Good thing you don't have to dunk in the dunk contest today!"
As an extremely self-disciplined athlete, Steve Nash would never drink like this. In fact, Wang Dazhi only occasionally indulges like this under special circumstances.
When Steve Nash said this, Wang Dazhi suddenly woke up. He actually forgot to try a crotch dunk in yesterday's game!
However, yesterday's performance was good enough. In fact, Wang Dazhi didn't have such a chance at all. It was the icing on the cake, and it doesn't hurt if he doesn't have it.
After arriving at the gym, Steve Nash accompanied Kobe to warm up while Wang Dazhi lay on the side to sober up.
The cooperation between Kobe and Steve Nash has created a good tacit understanding in training after training. When it was time to take a break, the two sat next to Wang Dazhi.
Kobe Bryant: "I heard that this is the last dunk contest. I have to write my name in the history of the dunk contest!"
Kobe, who was sitting on the ground and breathing heavily, said with confidence.
Wang Dazhi: "These moves of yours may save the ratings of the slam dunk contest. Those dunks in previous editions were really uninteresting!
But it’s not enough to cancel the slam dunk contest, maybe in two years there will be a historic dunk star!”
That's right, Wang Dazhi is talking about Vince Carter.
Steve Nash: "DZ, we can also appear in the slam dunk contest, I think I'm a little excited!"
Steve Nash never expected much when it came to dunking, but he had to pass the ball beautifully.
Wang Dazhi: "With you passing the ball, Kobe will definitely win the championship, Steve!
In the end, for Kobe’s crotch dunk, I just reached out to hold the ball and it was done. It was very simple, so Kobe’s dunk contest is up to you!”
Wang Dazhi, who was rolling around on the ground, rolled into Nash's lap.
The three of them chatted very well together, as if Steve Nash was a friend who had been playing with them for a long time.
It was time for the All-Star Game in the evening. The All-Star Weekend hosted in Cleveland did not attract too many celebrities, but the local audience was still very enthusiastic.
To play the game during halftime, Kobe, Wang Dazhi, and Steve Nash all sat on the floor on the sidelines to watch the game.
The first half of the All-Star Game was pretty good. In a star-studded game, Glenn Rice was the one who took the spotlight!
During the halftime break, entertainment stars sang as they should, shot as they should in the three-point contest, and when it came to the much-anticipated slam dunk contest, no one seemed to be in high spirits.
The judges for tonight's slam dunk contest are the first-generation glider Fizer, Iceman George Gervin, news reporter Lanier, Dr. J Julius Erving and WNBA star player Leslie.
The participating players are Denver Nuggets rookie Davin Ham, Dallas Mavericks second-year player Michael Finley, Minnesota Timberwolves second-year player Chris Carr, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kobe Bryant,
Milwaukee Bucks rookie Ray Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers second-year player Bob Sura.
The rules of the dunk contest are two rounds of competition. In the first round, each player dunks three times, and the top three with the highest scores advance to the second round.
But the difference is that in the first round, everyone dunks three times in a row, and then they are replaced.
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were also sitting in the commentary box, laughing and chatting.
Larry Bird: "The famous old guys are not willing to participate in such a tasteless game. I hope today's young people can bring something different. If the deduction is again like that of previous years, I think I will support it."
The slam dunk contest is discontinued."
Larry Bird's words represent the attitude of most people towards the dunk contest.
Magic Johnson: "Exclusive insider information. This is exclusive insider information. Today's Kobe Bryant may surprise everyone. Let's wait and see!"
Magic Johnson certainly knows what Kobe has prepared for today's slam dunk contest, and he is now trying his best to arouse everyone's appetite.
Chris Carr of the Timberwolves was the first to appear, and his first dunk was a 360-degree turn with both hands.
The first dunk was very complete. At the beginning of the second dunk, he threw the ball into the air, then caught the rebound in the air and dunked the ball in with one hand.
Chris Carr was very proud of this goal, and Kevin Garnett, who was standing aside and was selected to the All-Star reserve team, was also very excited, but the audience didn't buy it very much.
But with great joy comes sorrow. In the third dunk, Chris Carr dunked the ball away... The judges gave Carr a score of 44 points.
To be honest, Wang Dazhi thinks this score is a bit high.
The second player to appear was Davon Ham of the Denver Nuggets.
Davon Ham's first dunk was a right-hand windmill. The overall effect was good, but it was a bit unsatisfactory in the slam dunk contest.
His first two dunks took only 11 seconds, and the second dunk was a one-handed back dunk with his belly extended in the air.
Davin Ham stood there and pondered for a long time before he made his third dunk. He held the ball with one hand and turned around 360 degrees to dunk.
Chapter completed!