The referee's whistle sounded and Larry Sanders was assessed a blocking foul.
The sudden scene in front of him made the Bucks' home commentator feel like a lump in his throat, a thorn in his back, and sitting on pins and needles...
But he couldn't say anything.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the difference in strength between the two teams' centers on the field is too big.
The Bradley Center was eerily quiet, looking at Larry Sanders lying at the feet of Wang Zelin... Is this still the rising talented center in their hearts?
Can such a guy really take on the responsibility of rebuilding the team's center as the management says?
In front of the terrifying beast No. 36, Larry Sanders appears too fragile.
Larry Sanders climbed up from the ground with difficulty, breathing heavily and his face was dark and red.
What a shame!
"Don't look at me like that. If you want to blame, blame your teammates for being mean-mouthed!"
After Wang Zelin said some trash talk, he walked to the free throw line.
"Asshole!"
"Shit!"
"..."
Larry Sanders was left speechless.
In other words, he didn't dare to answer the call.
"Whoosh!"
Wang Zelin made a free throw.
The Trail Blazers got off to a 3:0 start on the road.
Bucks offense.
"California boy, isn't that what you shouted before the game? Come on in, let me see if Mr. 55 points is worthy of his name!"
Seeing Jennings coming to the top of the arc and beyond the three-point line, Wang Zelin suddenly shouted.
"This rookie... is too arrogant!"
Veins popped out on Jennings' face.
"Forget it if you're afraid, you don't deserve a name in front of me."
Wang Zelin continued to yell.
The scene of tens of thousands of people at the Bradley Center was still eerily quiet, with only Wang Zelin's voice around.
"snort!"
Jennings took a deep breath, grunted, and waved to Larry Sanders, who brought it up to set up a pick-and-roll.
Larry Sanders is a purely defensive center. On the offensive end, apart from taking advantage of the pie, he only has to make a second offense after grabbing offensive rebounds.
Therefore, Wang Zelin chose to continue to sit at the basket and wait for Jennings' challenge.
Jennings, who was as high as the sky, did not disappoint Wang Zelin. He used the pick-and-roll to hold the ball and drove into the paint from the right, aiming directly at Wang Zelin.
"Oriental guy, here I come!"
Jennings's face was flushed, his adrenaline was soaring, and he was already imagining the scene of him dunking on Wang Zelin in his mind.
Rampant all the way, Jennings took off and attacked the basket.
I want to fly higher!
I want a buckle...
But just as he jumped up, Wang Zelin relied on the amazing speed of the bullet to defeat him and directly sent him a hot pot.
"Snapped!"
How could Jennings, who was 1.85 meters tall, be able to withstand Wang Zelin's full shot block? He lost his balance in the air and fell heavily to the ground.
"What a poor boy, he shouldn't have provoked the pioneer beast!"
The commentator for this game was Isaiah Thomas, the "Smiling Assassin" who had just switched careers and became a commentator on NBATV. He was puzzled by Jennings' offensive choices.
"Smiling Assassin" Isaiah Thomas is definitely a player in the first echelon of NBA players, because he is very good at exploring the flaws of his opponents, and at the same time, he is even better at amplifying his own advantages.
Isaiah Thomas, who is also 1.85 meters tall, naturally has a crush on Bucks star Jennings.
But he suddenly discovered that Jennings and he were not the same people.
Brainless!
Lillard picked up the ball, the Bucks responded in time, and the Trail Blazers transitioned into a positional battle.
When he reached the frontcourt, he easily blocked Larry Sanders behind him, and Wang Zelin asked for the ball in the low post.
"Be patient, it's only 48 minutes, the time of crying will be over soon!"
Catching the ball, turning around, dunking, trash talking...
It only took 5 seconds to complete a series of actions!
5:0!
"The Trail Blazers dominated the game from the start!" Isaiah Thomas said.
"No, it should be said that the King of Heaven ruled the game!"
Side partner Reggie Miller added.
On the court, it was the Bucks' turn to attack.
"California boy, please continue your performance, I haven't enjoyed it enough!"
Wang Zelin continued to launch provocations.
Where’s the little nima!
Labor is 24 this year, which is a full 5 years older than you. No matter who calls him a kid...
"Damien, let him shoot, he won't make the shot anyway!" Wang Zelin shouted.
Lillard quickly turned his head and made an OK gesture in a very cooperative manner.
It's so deceiving!
Do you really not regard me as a dish?
Facing Lillard's head turn, Jennings' hair instantly exploded, and he pulled it out and hit a three-pointer.
"boom!"
The basket was smashed with a sound.
Wang Zelin confiscated the rebound and passed it to Batum, who quickly made the layup.
Monta Ellis could barely keep up with Batum, but his defense... was really bad.
Batum's hand for an easy layup in the frontcourt.
7:0.
"Man, has your boss always been so brave?"
"I'm just teasing him, why do I take it seriously?"
"I'm pretty stubborn..."
Larry Sanders suddenly heard a sarcastic comment in his ears. He turned around and saw that it was Wang Zelin.
How do I know what's going on with this guy Brandon?
Larry Sanders was too lazy to reply and sat down in a muffled voice.
"Really boring!"
Wang Zelin complained reluctantly.
…
After the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led the home Bucks 33:19.
"Brandon, look at what you have done. In 9 minutes, you made 1 of 9 shots, 1 of 2 free throws, 3 points, 0 assists and 3 turnovers. Are you ready to give a report card like this to the Milwaukee fans?"
Bucks coach Scott Skiles is going crazy.
"I'll adjust back."
Zhan Ningsi stubbornly shook his head.
"Adjustment? How else do you want to adjust!"
"Do you really think this is a high school league and you can still score 63 points in a single game?"
Scott Scales has a love-hate relationship with Jennings.
I love his talent and intelligence, but also hate his willfulness.
The young man in front of him was too proud. If it weren't for morbid pride, why would he be like this?
"You...oh!"
Seeing that Jennings was reluctant to reply, Scott Scales gave up his advice.
More importantly, the persistence in his heart disappeared because of Jennings' repeated injuries.
As early as the end of last season, the Bucks management approached Scott Skiles to discuss a plan to trade Jennings.
Although Jennings has been on an upward trend, those are just personal data. In terms of team leadership performance, Jennings has never met the requirements of the Bucks management.
Not every team is like the Cavaliers, who rely on their team boss to compete for the No. 1 pick every year.
In the end, it was head coach Scott Scales who suggested it, and the Bucks management decided to continue observing for another year.
If Jennings still cannot satisfy some people in the last season of his rookie contract, the offseason will be the day he leaves the team.
"I……"
Seeing his mentor leaving in disappointment, Zhan Nings opened his mouth and wanted to say something.
After all, we have been working together for three years, how could we not have real feelings for each other?
However, the pride in his heart made him swallow it again.
Jennings always believed that his approach to basketball was correct.
Even if he is the only one, he can lead the team to victory.
If Kobe could do it in the 2005-06 season, so can he!