20demayo Chapter 45 The New Generation of Trash Talk King
Chapter 45 The New Generation of Trash Talk King
The matchup between the veteran and new shooters produced a classic moment right from the first round.
Reggie Miller's reckless defense gifted Li He a 3+1 opportunity, and he was also verbally abused. At this moment, he stood there with his hands on his hips, looking somewhat helpless.
Li He, lying on the ground, smiled and looked towards the basketball hoop.
The image of the two super shooters on the same screen has become a classic scene.
In response to Li He's sarcastic remarks, Reggie Miller could only retort with a curt "Just you wait," and then said nothing more.
The main issue is that Reggie Miller doesn't have much to say right now.
He committed a foul, giving the opponent a 3+1 opportunity, but his trash talk lacked any backbone.
Therefore, in the NBA, the level of trash talk is closely related to one's own strength.
If a bench player goes on a trash-talking spree, the opposing starters won't even acknowledge you...
Reggie Miller has already made up his mind.
When he scores in the game, he will definitely throw the most vicious trash talk of his career at Li He!
Li He stepped up to the free throw line.
Only a few monotonous claps echoed inside the Rose Garden Arena.
Li He suddenly longed for the day when the Rose Garden Arena was packed and he would stand at the free-throw line. How wonderful that would be!
The penalty was made without hesitation.
"Hansen Lee's free throws are so consistent! He got a 3+1 over Reggie Miller!"
"This seems like some kind of ritualistic handover! Is the NBA about to see another super shooter after Reggie Miller?"
"While it's too early to say, Hansen Lee has already won over many fans with his performance in the last game!"
"Pacers on offense!"
"Reggie Miller and Hanson Lee are entangled, and he's trying to break free, but it seems he's in a bit of trouble!"
"Hansen Lee's defense is impenetrable!"
Reggie Miller once told Li He that he knew all of the shooter's habits and would definitely not let Li He receive the ball easily.
In fact, Li He also understands all the habits of top strikers. If the situation were reversed, Li He would not let Reggie Miller receive the ball easily.
Youth has its advantages; in terms of fighting ability, footwork, and shooting skills, Li He far surpasses this elderly shooter.
On the contrary, Reggie Miller was contained on the court.
After a difficult screen from Artest, Reggie Miller circled out to the perimeter to receive the ball and launched a three-pointer.
Unexpectedly, Li He pounced on them!
Just like in the last round, Reggie Miller forced a three-pointer!
But the results were completely different!
Li He's quick defensive effort was met with a response; the 2.21-meter wingspan provided such coverage that Li He's fingertips successfully touched the basketball, resulting in a block!
The basketball fell listlessly, heading just towards the center circle.
Li He, like a cheetah, quickly stole the ball after blocking it and finished with a one-handed dunk!
"Hansen Lee! Another block on the defensive end!"
"This is the kind of defense that can shut down Kobe Bryant, and it also successfully shuts down Reggie Miller!"
"Hansen Lee scored 6 points in the opening minutes!"
"We saw that he seemed to be covering his mouth and talking to Reggie Miller about something. What an interesting young man."
Li He, returning to defense, ran into Reggie Miller, who was about to serve, and they exchanged pleasantries:
"Reggie, you need to work on your shooting speed!"
"Don't even mention me, even if my grandma were to defend this shot, she could block it."
Reggie Miller was furious; such blatant humiliation was unacceptable to a top shooter.
"You bastard, don't be so arrogant!"
"If telling the truth is considered arrogant, then your fragile ego is really not suited for the NBA. You should retire as soon as possible," Li He continued. "I'll weld you to the ground on both ends of the court, just like your sister did to you when you were a kid."
Reggie Miller took a deep breath, stopped arguing with Li He, and said "Just you wait" before running to the baseline to serve.
After scoring two goals in quick succession at the start of the game, it slowed down for a short period of time as both teams increased their defensive intensity, resulting in extremely fierce competition.
Not only were the matchups between Li He and Reggie Miller intense, but the matchups between Bonzi Wells and Artest, and Zach Randolph and Jermaine O'Neal were also fierce, with all sorts of underhanded tactics and dirty tricks emerging.
Whenever the camera zooms in, the brutal, hand-to-hand combat always sends chills down your spine.
It felt less like watching an NBA game and more like watching an octagon fight.
Just five minutes into the first quarter, the Pacers had already reached their foul limit.
One minute later, the Trail Blazers committed their maximum fouls.
This also means that whoever commits a foul in the remaining time will send their opponent to the free-throw line.
Halfway through the quarter, the score was a pitiful 11-6.
Li He has already scored 6 points, while Reggie Miller has yet to score.
During the Pacers' offensive possession, Reggie Miller kept running to try and receive the ball, but was tightly marked by Li He.
Li He didn't forget to continue teasing this super marksman:
"Reggie, six minutes have passed. How long am I supposed to wait?"
Reggie Miller, holding his breath, launched a long-range three-pointer.
Bang, forging iron.
Rasheed Wallace grabbed the rebound in the backcourt and used the familiar "dog-to-dish" tactic, with the quarterback throwing a long pass directly out.
Li He had already shaken off Reggie Miller's defense and rushed to the frontcourt, easily dunking two points.
"To be honest, I'm not a fast-paced guy, but your reaction and speed are like an old, broken-down tractor."
Li He's incessant chatter made Reggie Miller a little defensive. He didn't know where this young man came up with so much nonsense, every word of which hit him right in the heart.
The Pacers players were unhappy to see Li He angrily beating Reggie Miller.
Reggie Miller is a veteran player of the team, and it's too much for him to be criticized like this by a rookie who just entered the NBA!
Artest was the first to step forward. He bumped Li He hard with his shoulder and said in a deep voice:
"Kid, you're too arrogant. You'll cause trouble on the court!"
Li He chuckled lightly: "And you, Ron, the reason you're not arrogant enough is precisely because you're not skilled enough."
Artest was immediately furious. Last season, he played for the Pacers, averaging 15.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. He was an excellent defender and won the All-Defensive Second Team honor. How could a rookie say that he wasn't good enough?
While the two were exchanging verbal sparring, Artest called for the ball and initiated a pick-and-roll, intending to single out Li He, take him out, and thoroughly humiliate the rookie.
After probing around in place for a while, he couldn't find a shooting opportunity at all. In the end, he resorted to backing down and trying to force his way through, but he still couldn't break through Li He's defenses.
"Damn it, is he that strong?" Artest thought to himself.
With the shot clock ticking down, Artest had no choice but to hastily pass to Reggie Miller, who then took the shot after the clock had expired.
Li He rubbed his forehead: "Ron, were you a chef before? Where did you learn this blame-shifting technique?"
Artest was furious. On his way back on defense, he deliberately went after Li He, wanting to teach the guy a lesson.