The Fifth Point Guard

New York, Madison Square Garden.

Frenetic stadium atmosphere.

Spacious and bright stadium.

The scene was star-studded.

Loyal New York Knicks fan and famous director Spike Lee was sitting on the sidelines wearing a Santa hat and Marbury's No. 3 jersey.

Although from the perspective of the game, Shentong and Li were on opposite sides, before the game started, Shentong still said hello to Li who was close to him and shook hands to show respect.

"Hey, Shen, although I like you very much, I support the Knicks in this game, and you will definitely lose."

Shentong smiled and replied: "Do you believe what you are saying?"

On the court, the starters from both sides have all taken their positions.

The Cavaliers have arranged a regular starting lineup.

Center Big Z, power forward Gooden, small forward James, shooting guard Shentong, and point guard Wagner.

The Knicks' starting lineup this season has changed a lot compared to last season.

The center is the big center who just transferred this summer, Eddie Curry, nicknamed "Baby Shark".

From the Bulls to the Knicks, Curry's performance is not much different, but his performance of 13.6 points and 6 rebounds per game cannot satisfy the picky New York fans.

So here, the pressure on Curry is really great.

Power forward Antonio Davis also came to the Knicks from the Bulls.

Compared with when he was with the Bulls last season, Davis, who has reached the end of his career, has seen a sharp decline in his contribution to the team.

So although Davis is the team's starter, Frye, the backup at this position, actually gets more playing time.

The starting small forward is Malik Rose, who was traded from the Spurs in the middle of last season.

Rose played tough, had a fierce style, was physically strong, and was good at fighting tough battles. Unfortunately, he was still unable to integrate into Popovich's Spurs, and had to regretfully leave for New York.

The shooting guard is Quentin Richardson.

Richardson, who made a name for himself with the Suns last season, was reused by Larry Brown.

In Brown's mind, Richardson has the potential to become the next Hamilton. Moreover, Richardson's three-pointers are sharper and have a longer range.

But since the start of the game, Richardson's performance has disappointed Brown and the fans.

Ah Q, who signed a big contract, has seen an overall decline in his points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, and is no longer as brave as he once was.

Fortunately, the team has Crawford sitting on the bench.

Therefore, like Davis, Richardson's playing time is not as good as Crawford's as a starter.

But this is normal. In competitive sports, everything is based on performance, not salary.

In fact, the Knicks have always been keen on signing bad contracts, so everyone is used to having a few more high-paid and incompetent players like Ah Q.

This is the Knicks style.

The starting point guard is undoubtedly the team leader Marbury.

Although the Knicks' starting five are the above-mentioned five, the lineup sitting on the bench is no worse than the starting lineup.

Crawford, Frye, Lee, Robinson, Ariza, Barnes, and Udoka are not good candidates.

It's just that against the backdrop of these new blood, the aging "Penny" Hardaway looks even more lonely at the end of the bench.

Before the start of this game, the Wall of Sighs in the Basketball God Space made an unusual noise.

When Shentong entered the Basket God Space to check, he found that a human-shaped stone wall on the wall was cracked.

A new template card appeared in front of Shentong.

{

template card

Character: Anfernee Hardaway

Time: 95-96 season

Team: Magic

Data: With O'Neal on hiatus, he defeated Jordan to win the first "Player of the Month" title. He averaged 27 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game, leading the team to a 13-2 start; in the middle of the season, he and Jordan were selected as Eastern All-Stars. Started; averaged 21.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.5 blocks per game in the regular season; averaged 28.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game in the playoffs, lost to Jordan and the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals; All-NBA Team The first wave.

}

Seeing "penny", Shentong almost shed tears.

The first star that Shentong saw and admired when he was very young was Hardaway.

Michael Jordan is a god, too dazzling and inaccessible. In comparison, Hardaway is more approachable.

With extraordinary talent and versatile skills, he was hailed as Jordan's successor as soon as he entered the league.

Hardaway is also a player who attracted much attention as soon as he entered the league.

Unfortunately, due to injuries, Hardaway's talent died before he could truly realize it.

In the new season after O'Neal moved to the Lakers, Hardaway held his breath and wanted to prove himself.

As a result, after the game against the Hornets, Hardaway suddenly felt pain in his left knee. The team doctor later diagnosed him with cartilage damage in his left knee and required surgery.

Originally, he needed at least four weeks of rest after surgery, but Hardaway debuted early after 20 days of rest due to the team's poor performance. As a result, he was injured again after only playing one game and had to rest for another three weeks.

However, due to the Magic's poor record, Hardaway was once again forced to go into battle. As a result, in another game, his left knee was injured again.

It's something that's happened over and over again this season.

Recuperation from injury, early comeback, injury again.

This cycle is like a curse, making Hardaway deeply trapped in it.

Since then, Hardaway's wings have been ruthlessly pulled out by the disgusting Magic management. He is no longer the talented Hardaway who flies into the sky and escapes from the earth.

Therefore, it is not without reason that although the Magic have had many stars in recent years, their record has been poor.

Very poor character.

It can be said that Hardaway was abolished by the Magic.

STO clicks "Integration".

The image of young Pence in the template card gradually merged with Shentong's physical body.

On the court, a battle is about to break out.

Everyone knows that the Cavaliers are clearly superior, but they want to see how the arrogant Knicks deal with this Cavaliers.

Shentong glanced at Richardson beside him and asked: "Are you happy after leaving the Suns? Is the salary here high? Have you become the core of this team?"

Three fatal questions were asked before the game even started. Richardson didn't look away and pretended not to hear, but in fact he was extremely panicked.

When he saw those desperate guys facing the media aggressively, Richardson was wondering, what do these little brats think? Do they still want to win? Have they never seen the devil?

The most important thing is that you are not the one facing the match!

The referee's whistle saved Richardson's life.

Big Z proved to Curry with practical actions that long and thin is stronger than short and thick!

The Cavaliers grabbed the ball and Wagner received the ball to start the Cavaliers' first offense of the game.

"Defend!"

"Defend!"

The home fans in Madison are really good. The chants to support the team's defense are extremely loud, as if they think their home team can really win.

In the first round, STO exploded.

Without any warm-up, Shentong suddenly changed direction and accelerated after taking the ball, almost knocking Richardson to the ground in one encounter.

After taking two steps back and holding the ground with one hand, Richardson just stabilized his center of gravity and stood up, but Richardson discovered that Shentong was back again.

"Did I tell you to get up? Sit down!"

Before he finished speaking, Shentong swept away again like a gust of wind.

At this time, Richardson really couldn't regain his focus.

Sit directly back.

No one could have imagined that in the first round, Shentong would knock Richardson to the ground, and in such an arrogant way!

It's just so bullying.

Curry watched blankly as Shentong jumped up and then dunked the ball into the basket with one hand.

Curry, who was as agile as lightning and whose reaction was half a beat too slow, had no time to react before the opponent scored.

"I heard you are a New York gangster?"

"I didn't say it." Richardson blurted out subconsciously.

"Look at your potential!" Marbury immediately yelled at Ah Q, who quickly shut his mouth.

Marbury had been unhappy with Richardson since he first arrived here.

In Brown's system, Richardson scores and Marbury passes, but Marbury is all about scoring.

Pass the ball?

impossible.

Even if the Timberwolves had a general like Kevin Garnett at the time, Marbury would not take the initiative to give away rice.

Make bricks without straw.

This is also the reason why the Timberwolves later took the initiative to send Marbury away.

But here in Marbury's case, it was the Timberwolves who were at fault.

Marbury still has a problem.

Facing Wagner, who is known for his speed and quick reactions, Marbury used rhythm and change of direction to shake Wagner away, and then succeeded in the throw.

"This is my territory, it's not your turn to speak!"

Marbury stretched out two index fingers, pointed his hands at the floor, and shouted in the direction of Shentong.

Shentong remained calm, but on the offensive end, facing Richardson's defense, he directly made a three-pointer from the outside.

The ball flew over Richardson's head, drew a wonderful parabola, and passed through the net.

"I heard that's why you got the big contract?"

Shentong shrugged and said to Richardson.

Ah Q was stunned.

"Brother, I didn't say a word before the game. Why do you always come after me! It's obviously them who provoke you!"

Shentong ignored Richardson and shouted to the bench: "Hey, any of you who have a good three-pointer will come up and show off later. Maybe you will be picked up and you can come to the Knicks and get tens of millions of annual salary."

JR Smith immediately looked eager to try.

Richardson clenched his fists.

Okay, you really think I'm easy to bully.

Don't think that you are great just because you are Shentong. I have already shown my strength in the Suns. Now let me show you my three-pointer!

Brown's tactical arrangement is still good.

Ah Q, who has an annual salary of tens of millions, is not idle here either. He has also learned 70% to 80% of Hamilton's running skills.

Surrounding Davis's screen and relying on Malik Rose's generous figure, Richardson ran around the court for several times and finally found an open opportunity. He raised his hand and prepared to catch the ball. However, he only took one look and his mentality immediately changed. collapsed.

Over there, Marbury is playing Wagner and James in isolation.

Ignoring James' help, Marbury planned to fight two.

The more guarded he was, the more excited Marbury became.

Anyway, when faced with multiple defenders, it is normal to fail to make a shot, but you must have style.

Marbury felt good today. After stepping down and dribbling a few times, he suddenly took a step back and made a slightly faded jump shot.

As soon as the game started, Marbury scored two goals in a row as if he and STO were interacting with each other. Not only were the Knicks fans excited, but Marbury himself was also a little crazy.

"Hey, you almost guarded me. If two of you can't do it, let's do it together!"

Marbury, who lives on the streets, has a lot of trash talk.

But this sentence made James angry.

"Do you know who you're talking to?!"

After all, James is also the best rookie and the son of the chosen one. He won the NBA championship as the second-best player on the team in his second year. He is the absolute pride of heaven and the darling of the league, but he was actually provoked and despised by a prick who has never been very popular. This is something James can't bear.

A tank bulldozer-style breakthrough with the ball. Even as strong as Rose, he couldn't resist James' meat, egg, onion and chicken!

After not seeing each other for a year, the old man’s strength has improved so much!

Ross stepped back.

Driving away from Rose, James came to the basket.

"Bang."

James felt like he'd hit a wall of flesh.

Roudan meets a bigger Roudan!

Eddie Curry smiled.

He took the ball from the old man's hand.

This good guy, tall and strong Curry is like a solid crane.

The old man can't push the cart!

"Good job." Marbury praised.

Curry has made himself proud!

Just when Curry passed the ball to Marbury, a sword flashed past.

Shentong was actually in the frontcourt and completed a steal with lightning speed!

Then, he flew towards Curry.

"boom!"

The basket rack vibrated violently.

Shentong rode Curry and completed a terrifying overhead dunk!

Are you surprised or surprised?

Shentong is so elusive.

"My brother's, I will repay it for you."

When Shentong fell from the basket, the old man was so moved that he went up to hug Shentong's thigh.

Marbury clenched his fists, feeling regretful.

Why did this guy take advantage of me if I wasn't careful?

The worst thing is Curry.

What just happened?

who I am?

Where am I?

Why did I get ridden in the blink of an eye?

Still being detained?

Shentong scored 7 points in a row in the opening game and held high the offensive banner.

Marbury seemed to be cheating today, here he comes again!

Use pure speed to beat Wagner, and then face Big Z in the air and make a hand-change layup to complete the goal.

After scoring, Marbury shook his shoulders and walked past Shentong.

"I told you before, you can't guard against me."

The tip of the needle is facing the wheat awn.

This kind of tit-for-tat scene is what the fans at the scene like to see the most.

The Knicks started very strongly and were evenly matched with the Cavaliers.

Marbury, who succeeded continuously, kept raising his arms, calling on the fans at the scene to give more cheers and encouragement, and to give the opponent more insults.

The fans here have always been very straightforward.

"Poor country people, your undefeatable golden body is about to be broken here."

"Anderson, your afro is really ugly. Was it plucked from Ilgauskas' head and pieced together?"

"LeBron, what happened with your wife and Rashad is true, I was at the scene!"

"Shen, your 17-year-old fiancée tastes like donuts!"

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These words, mixed with all kinds of insults and even vulgar trash talk, kept echoing on the court.

Drew Gooden was finding these trash talk quite harsh, when he suddenly felt that the temperature around him was rising rapidly.

Turn around and look.

Good boy, long dilong!

Led by Shentong, James, Big Z, Wagner and others all exude strong fighting spirit!

Shentong suddenly smiled.

"The wind is blowing, the Knicks are going to die."