In the 2007 NCAA Finals, Ohio State University, which has the No. 1 pick Oden, and the University of Florida, which has college basketball's super frontcourt trident, met.
Li Tian was wearing Florida's No. 0 jersey and sitting at the end of the bench.
When he was thinking about whether to give up his basketball career, Tao Lin Green gently touched Li Tian and said, "The coach calls you to play."
I originally thought that he would be abandoned by the coach after playing three minutes in the first half. He only played three minutes and was continuously penetrated by the defense, which brought Ohio State closer to the score.
At the last moment, the coach called his name, "Li Tian, come on."
Li Tian is still distracted.
"Li Tian, don't be distracted like you were in the first half. Your purpose here is to execute free throws."
At this time, Li Tian stood up and made a decision, "No matter whether he will continue his basketball career in the future, he must play every second seriously."
Looking at the score on the court, the two teams were tied at 84-84, with 5 seconds left. The University of Florida's last attack would be overtime or a buzzer-beater.
The head coach of the University of Florida arranged for Li Tian to play at the last moment, mainly because although Li Tian was no longer so dazzling due to injuries, his shooting and free throw shooting rates were very high. The coach also wanted to take a gamble and decided to let Li Tian play at the last moment. Come on.
After listening to the coach's arrangements, Li Tian was still distracted.
"Oh my God, that Chinese kid is on the field again. That appearance on the field almost made the University of Florida fall behind. I don't know what the coach was thinking." Miller questioned the arrangement of the University of Florida head coach.
"Yes, he used to be a proud man. Since the collision with Durant and his injury, he has become a water cooler player." The same goes for Barkley.
"Let's see what the Florida coach does."
The spotlight shines on the stadium again, and the fans are still reveling.
Humphrey served from the outside, and the time passed by one second, and there were still 2 seconds left.
Humphrey watched as Horford, Noah, and Brewer were all tightly defended by their opponents and had no chance to catch the ball.
Only Li Tian was in the open position. Due to injuries, Li Tian's strength was greatly reduced. Ohio State University chose to give up defending Li Tian and chose to defend three other star players.
Humphrey frowned and handed the ball to Li Tian with a helpless expression.
Two seconds passed, and Li Tian didn't see the opportunity to pass the ball, so he could only choose me to take action.
Li Tian hesitated for a moment, but still chose to take a shot from outside the three-point line.
Li Tian took off, the height of the jump was very low, and Lewis subconsciously pounced on him.
It hit Li Tian's arm hard, and Li Tian's shot was deflected.
"Beep!"
The whistle sounded, Lewis fouled, and Li Tian got three free throw opportunities.
"Oh, I finally understand why Li Tianhui was replaced." Buckley suddenly realized.
"For what reason, he is no longer the same person as before. The knee injury was enough for him to give up basketball. If it weren't for his early contribution to the team, he would have left the team long ago." Miller was puzzled. .
"Being assigned at this time will not only make the opponent relax his defense, but also easily get a chance to take action. But do you remember? Li Tian's three-pointer and free throw shooting percentage are both No. 1 in the NCAA. If there is For some technical fouls, it is the best choice for him to take free throws." Barkley answered Miller's doubts.
"Yes, I have to admire his coach. He is so courageous. Most people dare not replace him. If he loses the championship, he will be cursed by everyone. I have to say that he is too bold. This I admire him very much." Miller kept saying.
Seeing that there was one second left in the game, the coach of the University of Florida whispered to Li Tian.
"Remember, the first two goals must be made from free throws, the third goal must be missed, and the ball must bounce to where Horford is standing. Do you understand?" the head coach did not forget to remind Li Tian.
"Okay, coach, I'll remember it." Li Tian replied mechanically.
Li Tian made two free throws and hit the basketball steadily.
Before the third free throw, he looked at Horford standing under the basket and signaled the opponent to get ready to grab the rebound.
Li Tian's free throw was a little less forceful, and the ball was like a child, very well-behaved.
According to Li Tian's plan, the ball bounced towards Horford.
Horford quickly jumped up, grabbed the basketball, and threw the basketball directly upwards.
"Beep!"
When the final sound sounded, Li Tian defeated Ohio State with a free throw.
Horford, Noah, Brewer and his teammates, as well as the entire University of Florida, were cheering. The University of Florida once again stood on the highest podium and won the NCAA championship again.
People kept chanting, shouting, and congratulating the team on their victory.
"Barkley, you are right. Letting Li Tian play at this time is indeed unexpected, but the result is the most perfect, because his free throw kill allowed the University of Florida to win the NCAA championship again."
When Barkley heard what Miller said, he felt more comfortable than ever.
But they ignored the player who just helped the team score the winning point.
Li Tian was still used to it, standing alone in the arena.
As if all this has nothing to do with him, at this moment he is thinking about his future and whether he wants to leave the one he is willing to give everything for - basketball.
While he was thinking, Horford walked towards Li Tian.
"Man, thank you for allowing me to win the NCAA championship again. I am preparing to participate in this year's draft. What are your plans next?" Horford looked at Li Tian, who had fought alongside him.
Li Tian didn't know how to answer.
At this moment, Horford was called away by the head coach.
"Horford, the award ceremony is about to begin."
Horford patted Li Tian on the shoulder and said, "We'll talk after the celebration is over." and turned to attend the award ceremony.
Li Tian turned around and prepared to walk out of the stadium, thinking about his life.
Horford ran over and said, "Li Tian, let's go take a group photo. This is also your moment of glory."
Was forcibly dragged over by Horford.
The host shouted loudly, "Let us congratulate the University of Florida for winning the NCAA championship again. Let us cheer together."
When he turned to leave again, a cold mechanical voice suddenly came from his mind:
[Ding, Tiansheng Learning Achievement System, is it bound to the host? 】
"What is the learning achievement system?" Li Tian was slightly stunned and said something.
Fortunately, because everyone at the scene was celebrating the University of Florida's championship, he was the one who made the winning free throw that no one paid attention to, let alone one of his irrelevant remarks.
[Hello host, this system is a basketball system. It is designed to help the host become the god of basketball. Is it bound to the host? The host does not need to speak. You only need to silently recite what you want to say in your mind. 】
"No need to ask any more questions, bind it quickly." Li Tian said silently in his mind.
[System binding, binding time is 24 hours, host please wait patiently!]
After saying that, the cold voice stopped ringing again.
At this moment, Li Tian was just stunned and didn't feel anything strange. After all, he had already experienced time travel and it was systematic. There was nothing surprising.
After hearing the system's voice, Li Tian also forgot to think about life.
Since the system is to help him become the god of basketball, he will definitely achieve amazing achievements in basketball in the future, and he will finally not have to leave the basketball he loves.
Before I knew it, the championship celebration was over.
Because Li Tian obtained the system, some changes also occurred, and he was not so disappointed.
After Horford celebrated again, he walked over again because he had not forgotten the time when Li Tian and he struggled together at the beginning of the season.
"Li, I'm leaving the NCAA next season and I'm going to participate in the draft. Where are you?" Horford knew Li Tian's arrogance.
When Li Tian first came to the team, he almost took away Horford's starting spot in the first few games. When the head coach discussed with him that Li Tian should replace him in the starting lineup, he had no complaints. He agreed because he would not care about his own gains and losses in order to win.
He clearly knew that playing as a substitute would have a great impact on his draft prospects, but he still agreed.
Later, in order not to affect Horford's future, the head coach chose to try to let the two play at the same time.
Just when the two started at the same time in the first game, Li Tian was hit by Durant for a malicious foul and injured his knee, completely losing his former glory.
When he heard that this injury might ruin his entire career, the original owner of this body couldn't accept it and fainted.
Li Tian traveled from 2020 to the body of a person with the same name as himself.
When Li Tian traveled through time now, when he heard that his basketball career might be interrupted in the future, he was also very painful, but even though he fainted once, he never traveled through time again.
Horford has been encouraging and comforting Li Tian after Li Tian was injured.
"I will also participate in this year's draft, but you also know that no player may choose me. I still want to try. I will tell the head coach that if I am not selected, I may try to go to the summer league. ." At this time, Li Tian still didn't know what the system could do.
"My pick will be relatively high. I will try with the teams that selected me and ask them. When they select me, they must select you. But after entering the team, I will not be able to help you. You also know NBA It's a business alliance." Horford was a little helpless, but that was all he could do.
"Horford, you don't have to do this. You have done enough for me. I am very grateful to you, but I will not accept your help. I will try to go to some teams for trial training and strive to be able to compete at the end of the second round. Select me. If no team selects me, I think I might still need your help. Do you think it's okay?" The future is uncertain, and Li Tian did not reject Horford's path.
"Okay, I think you will definitely get a good draft pick. Are your knees uncomfortable?" Horford was still concerned about Li Tian's knees as usual, hoping that Li Tian's knees would be as good as before the injury that day. .
"I'm much better now. I believe my knee will return to its original state in the future. Don't worry, just go and celebrate with the team."
Li Tian knew that it didn't matter whether he would go or not if the team won the championship, but then he saw a familiar figure.