How abnormal is the physical fitness of the peak Dashuai Zhang?
As a latecomer, Wang Zelin actually doesn't know this issue because he has never experienced it personally.
There is no way, who has never seen Chamberlain play at his age.
Although he learned from the system that his physical talent was still a little behind that of the peak Dashuai Zhang, he thought that the gap between the two sides was already very small.
In other words, he is another Marshal Zhang under the current basketball system.
According to records from ancient games and some media people, Zhang Dashuai has left countless legends in the sports career.
In the 1950s, Chamberlain participated in many track and field competitions in college and had outstanding results in running, long jump, and shot put. He won the national championship in the shot put.
At the same time, he also won the high jump championship in 1958 with a score of 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters), and was selected for the All-American Track and Field Team.
This is Chamberlain's score on the IAAF website. It is the kind with pictures and facts. His jumping ability is undoubtedly top-notch.
The most exaggerated rumor about Chamberlain before he entered the NBA is that he developed a new free throw method in ancient times when the rules were not perfect, and that is the free throw jump dunk.
When Chamberlain was a sophomore, the rule was that he could not step into the three-second zone before the ball went in, but he could leave the penalty area, so he used a run-up dunk method, first dunking in and then stepping into the three-second zone.
After that, the NBA introduced new rules that prohibited dunks from the free throw line!
This rule was enacted in 1953 and means that the free throw shooter cannot cross the free throw line before the ball touches the basket or backboard.
In other words, it is illegal to take off when taking a free throw, step on the line or even cross the line when landing.
And the official rules description clearly states that the change in the rules was due to Chamberlain's inhuman performance.
However, it requires a run-up and does not mean playing on the spot. After the rules were revised, Chamberlain never used his unique way of serving again.
At that time, only Chamberlain could do this. It was not until the emergence of Dr. J Irving 20 years later that Chamberlain's monopoly on taking off and dunking from the free throw line was broken.
As for the distance between the free throw line and the basket, has it changed since the development of basketball?
The answer is: no!
It has not changed since the beginning until today, but the width has been changed. The reason for the change is similar to that of Chamberlain's free throw line dunk. It is also to limit the future of a super center.
Although his physical talent is still far behind the peak of Chamberlain, looking at the system panel showing: 98 explosive power, 99 agility, 98 jumping, 99 spring speed and 96 dunk, Wang Zelin's mood changed from
Never before have I been so eager to go out and wreak havoc on the basket.
He wants to try a dunk method he has never tried before?
He wants to test how far he can dunk from?
He also wants to know, when his agility reaches 99, can he unlock more extreme fancy dunks?
Since so many people thought that he could not and would not dare to participate in the slam dunk contest, he decided to do the opposite.
During this year's Portland All-Star Weekend, he wants basketball fans around the world to see for themselves what it means that even yellow people can fly!
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On February 13th, Wang Zelin followed the team to Orlando, and tonight they will challenge the Magic away from home.
The Magic are currently ranked at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with the Philadelphia 75ers, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Knicks. These three teams are inseparable. The season is just over halfway, and they have already decided to swoop into the June draft lottery, which is considered a failure in advance.
Against such a team, the Trail Blazers led the entire game and finally defeated the Magic 135:105, 30 points, and won their 52nd victory of the season.
Tonight, Wang Zelin clocked in the third quarter and got off work easily. His personal statistics were 33 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, and he was named the best of the game.
That night the team returned to Portland for their last game before the All-Star break.
The opponent is the Boston Celtics, who have risen strongly in the Eastern Conference this year.
Just a month ago, on January 20, the Trail Blazers and Celtics had their first match of the season. It was held at the North Shore Garden, the home of the Celtics. In the end, the Trail Blazers narrowly defeated 129:125.
If it weren't for Wang Zelin's explosive performance in this game, where he scored 47 points, 22 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks, the Blazers might have really capsized.
At the same time, they lost to the defending champion by four points in the previous game, which made the young Green Army members suffocate in their hearts. This season, as the players' chemical reaction becomes more and more outstanding, the team's record is getting better and better.
The Green Army, from the management and coaching staff to the players, all set their goals again and again, and finally reached the level of a championship.
Yes, you heard it right, the Celtics already regard them as a team with championship potential.
It doesn’t matter whether the sky is high or the sky is high, or it may be overconfident, but it is undeniable that this young Celtics team is rising rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and has become a powerful player in the Eastern Conference.
Currently, in the entire Eastern Conference, the only ones who are slightly better than them are the Big Three of the Cavaliers in Cleveland and the Big Three of the Bulls in Chicago.
This is an out-and-out strong team, so the Blazers have to be vigilant and concentrate on preparations.
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On the 12th, the entire Celtics team arrived in Portland.
Portland is already a well-known tourist city in the United States. With the arrival of Wang Zelin and the past three championships, their exposure has reached a record high.
Especially after it was confirmed that this season's All-Star Weekend will be held in Portland, the exposure of the Portland Trail Blazers this year has far exceeded that of teams in other cities.
The All-Star Weekend of the 2016-17 season is getting closer and closer, and the Chinese elements in Portland are becoming more and more intense. For those who don’t know, they thought they were visiting a metropolis in China.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After getting off the plane, Thomas and his teammates were taking the bus to the hotel. They looked at the lanterns of different shapes on the roadside, with Chinese words written on them.
There were many blessings they didn't recognize, and it suddenly felt like the whole city was shrouded in red.
"Hey guys, look over there? That thing looks really cool!"
At this moment, young general Ingram quickly pointed out the window and said in surprise and joy.
When everyone heard the sound and looked around, they were also deeply shocked.
"I know, this thing should be called lion dance. It seems to be a way of celebrating Chinese festivals. It seems that Portland is warming up for the All-Star Weekend in advance."
Brad Stevens, the well-informed Green Army marshal, explained to his disciples.
Speaking of which, the reason why he was impressed by the lion dance was mainly because Wang Zelin put too much pressure on the Green Army coaching staff.
Therefore, in order to have a deeper understanding of this powerful enemy, the coaching staff of many teams, including the coaching staff of the Green Army, have more or less learned about some of the well-known Chinese culture.
Emmm, this can be regarded as a way of cultural communication.
"Okay, after returning to the hotel, everyone should take the time to rest. Training will begin at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, and there will be a pre-match meeting and interviews in the afternoon. Our next opponent is very strong, so I must be very energetic."
At this time, Stevens withdrew his gaze, turned to the team members on the bus, and said with a serious face.
"Don't worry, boss, let's see how I report the people of Portland tomorrow!"
"Taylor, please stop bragging. You were the worst performer last time. You only scored two points and three rebounds."
"Hmph! You're not much better. You just made one more three-pointer than me."
"Stop arguing. You won't be able to make noise like this. Otherwise... let's just do it."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
There was a happy atmosphere in the bus.
Little Thomas, who was sitting in the front row, smiled softly, his eyes bursting with strong fighting spirit.
In the last match, he, who was hailed as the king of the final quarter by the media, actually lost to Wang Zelin who made 4 of 4 shots. As a result, the team finally lost 125:129.
This incident has always made little Thomas worried.
Now that the opportunity has come again, he vowed to help the Celtics get back a win tomorrow night.
Over the past three seasons, the Portland Trail Blazers have defeated challengers one after another as the absolute boss, and eventually established the Portland dynasty.
But historical experience tells future generations that strong fortresses often disintegrate from within.
Except for the Celtics who won eight consecutive championships in NBA history, no other team has achieved the myth of three consecutive championships.
The black and white duo Magic and Big Bird in the 1980s, the Flyers who created two three consecutive championship dynasties in the 1990s, and the OK combination at the beginning of the century. These great legends eventually stopped winning three consecutive championships due to different reasons.
Under the exaggeration of the media, even though the Trail Blazers now rank first in the league in championship probability, first in the league in record, and the fastest 50-win team, the stubborn media still insist on conveying a concept to the outside world, that is:
As strong as the Portland Trail Blazers dynasty, it is impossible to break four consecutive championships!
Even though the Trail Blazers are currently at their peak, in the end they will fall in front of the championship for various reasons.
This is the lesson that history tells future generations.
Countless media people are trying to tell the other 29 teams in the league to bravely challenge the Blazers for the throne. This season's championship will be born from you.
But they seem to have forgotten that the so-called history, myths, miracles, etc., are all created by humans.
Man can conquer nature. As long as he is strong enough, nothing is impossible.
A night of silence.
At 18:00 on the evening of the 13th, players from both sides entered the stadium.
The rosters of both teams will be announced tonight.
Trail Blazers: Lillard, Patton, Batum, Jokic, Wang Zelin.
Celtics: Thomas Jr., C.J. McCollum, Ingram, Ami Johnson, Al Horford.
At the end of the warm-up period, players from both teams returned to the locker room to make final preparations.
Celtic locker room.
All the players no longer had the lively atmosphere on the bus yesterday, but instead everyone looked solemn.
The last time they met was at North Shore Garden at home, they had yet to feel the pressure from the strongest team in the league.
I arrived in Portland today and came to the Rose Garden Arena, the home of the Trail Blazers. From the moment I stepped into this devil's home stadium, I looked at the four championship flags flying from the top, giving me a strong feeling of a big boss.
The pressure was so overwhelming that the Green Army players could hardly breathe.
Even Thomas, the leader of the Green Army, is immersed in the Trail Blazers' championship heritage at this moment.
Young coach Stevens saw that the atmosphere in the locker room was so dull.
It seemed that it was necessary to drink some chicken soup. He clapped his hands to attract the attention of the players:
"The importance of today's game to us is self-evident, and I won't say much else. Please remember that our goal this year is the championship, and the Portland Trail Blazers are undoubtedly on the road to the championship.
The biggest whetstone. So... just let go and do it, believe in yourself, nothing is impossible."
"There is a saying that goes well: I would rather die standing than live on my knees!"
"So what if the Trail Blazers are a dynasty? So what if they have been brilliant in the past three years? Don't forget that we are the biggest team in NBA history! All of us have the winning gene of the Green Army flowing in our bodies. We are born
Winner!"
"So give it a try. Today's game is our battle of honor!"
All the Celtic players were incited to the point where their blood was boiling. They raised their right fists and shouted loudly:
"Fight for honor!"
"Fight for honor!"
"Fight for honor!"
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It has to be said that every famous head coach in the NBA is a top-notch master at making chicken soup.
Especially a talented head coach like Marshal Stevens, whose chicken soup skills are almost as good as those of mentor Lu and Rivers.
However, this has a lot to do with the fact that Stevens' NBA coaching career was almost synchronized with the rise of the Celtics.
Stevens and the group of young people in front of him all supported each other as rookies and slowly explored, and finally they were able to help the legendary Celtics rise again.
If it were another person speaking, it would be impossible for these words to achieve such an effect.
Only Stevens, who has been with the team and players all the way, can use his impassioned tone like a historical elegiac to raise the team's morale to the top before the game.
And in the Trail Blazers locker room.
The atmosphere was naturally not that depressing, but not many people spoke. Everyone was silently putting on the bandages on their ankles, packing up the insoles of their shoes, and starting to change their jerseys.
Sometimes, what is the environment of a team's locker room? Is the team's chemical reaction good? It is reflected in these details.
A strong enemy is coming, and Wang Zelin and his teammates are fully prepared to face tonight's game in the best condition.
Head coach Terry Stotts saw everyone's expressions and knew that everyone valued this game very much, so there was no need for him to give everyone chicken soup.
The Trail Blazers' ability to win three consecutive championships was not achieved simply by pouring a few words of chicken soup into their mouths. The three consecutive championship dynasty hegemony was only achieved through the concerted efforts of everyone.
After seeing that everyone was ready, he also clapped his hands to attract the players' attention:
"Everyone, it's time for us to set off. We can't keep the fans waiting."