I'm not sure if this has been explained before, so I'll explain it again here.

There are five positions on a basketball court, namely positions 1 through 5.

These five positions are:

Position 1: Point Guard

Position 2: Shooting Guard

Position 3: Small Forward

Position 4: Power Forward

Position 5: Center

For players, if they are strong enough, the definition of which position they belong to is not so clear. For example, Iverson could play both point guard and shooting guard, Kobe could play both point guard and small forward, and players like Jordan... are defined as shooting guard, but because of teammates' injuries, he also played point guard.

It was during that period...

Jordan recorded 10 triple-doubles in 11 games, including a streak of seven consecutive triple-doubles.

This is enough to demonstrate Jordan's greatness. Even more powerful is Wei Guo, a player who can play from point guard to center.

The definition of a player is not that precise, but a complete team, especially the starting lineup, needs all five positions.

......

The red team was on offense in the first half, and the blue team was on offense in the second half.

The score is now zero...

Billups dribbled the ball up the court. With two superstar big men, Duncan and Garnett, securing the rebounds, it was a great shooting opportunity. Billups decisively took a three-point shot!

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

3-0!!!

The blue team scored first.

You could tell from the speed at which the Blue Team got back on defense that they were serious.

The red team serves from the baseline!

Iverson dribbled to the frontcourt, intending to isolate Billups. He made a sharp change of direction, shook off Billups, and pulled up for a jump shot!

"bang~~~"

The basketball bounced off the rim.

What a pity...

That shot should have gone in; Iverson's dribbling was a bit off.

Duncan blocked Wei Guo, allowing Garnett to easily grab the rebound. McGrady quickly dribbled up the court and pulled up for a three-pointer!

From Garnett grabbing the rebound to McGrady taking the shot, it only took 3.6 seconds!

The Blue Team's offensive and defensive transitions are just that fast...

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

6-0!!!

After hitting two consecutive three-pointers, the Blue Team gained a six-point lead.

On paper, the Red Team has a stronger roster and more star power, but the Blue Team has a more balanced roster. Arenas and McGrady are both excellent scorers, and Billups is an extremely composed player. This roster... doesn't need Billups to score; he just needs to orchestrate the offense.

Everyone is a good player who excels in both offense and defense, so the role of defending the country has been downplayed.

The Blue Team scored two three-pointers in a row at the start, which didn't affect the Red Team players, but it made the audience nervous. There were only 20 minutes left in the first half... and there was no coach, so it all depended on the players' performance on the court, making the victory highly accidental.

With Wei Guo on the Red Team, the audience still hoped the Red Team would win.

Red team, attack!

Both Kobe and James had opportunities to receive the ball. Iverson broke through and passed the ball to James, who took a step forward and jumped high!

Duncan was standing under the basket...

Judging by James's stance, he's about to dunk on Duncan!

James entered the league in 2003, and this was only his second season. Although he showed signs of becoming a superstar, he was still not as good as Duncan. How could Duncan let James dunk on him so easily!

If James really does that.

Duncan wouldn't mind passing on Wei Guo's words to James. After the Suns eliminated the Spurs in this year's playoffs, Wei Guo gave Duncan a message: "The future is yours."

McGrady, standing beyond the three-point line, reminded him, "Tim... this is a pass, not a shot!"

The reminder wasn't timely enough!

Duncan had already jumped, trying to block James, but James then tossed the ball high in the other direction of the basket.

Before Duncan even landed, he was knocked aside by Wei Guo behind him.

"Bang!!!"

A powerful alley-oop dunk.

6:2!!!

The Red Team finally scored... The first basket came from a connection between James and Wei.

......

Twenty minutes is a very short time.

When players are on the court, their understanding of the game is limited. If a coach were standing on the sidelines, they would call a few timeouts. In this situation, the game is even shorter than the 20 minutes of a regular game. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the game is decided in one and a half quarters.

You should know...

In a regular NBA game, a quarter is 12 minutes long, and a quarter and a half is 18 minutes long. With timeouts and breaks, a quarter and a half can easily exceed 20 minutes.

An exhibition match held for public benefit.

It's already pretty good if you can play seriously for 20 minutes... Other exhibition matches are a mix of professional and non-professional players, that's the real show, professional players just stroll around on the field.

......

Six minutes into the game, Wei Guo grabbed a defensive rebound and signaled to the referee to stop the game.

This is the first proper pause...

Billups also called a timeout in the first half, purely to rest, while Weiguo's timeout was to arrange tactics.

This is also a major advantage for the Red Team!

They not only have players, but also coaches, except that the coaches also act as players on the court.

Kobe and three others surrounded Wei Guo in the middle.

Wei Guo said, "The Blue Team plays the standard horn offense. Duncan holds the ball at the high post and screens Billups and McGrady to break through from two directions. We just need to shut down McGrady... Billups doesn't have a strong offensive desire. Every time he gets the ball, his first choice is to look for his teammates. Allen, you can go for the steal. Even if you're out of position, I can help defend in time."

The bull horn attack is like the Arhat's Long Fist.

The boxing technique is very ordinary... but if a master uses it, its power is very strong. Fortunately, everyone here is a master, so we just need to counter each move as it comes.

As for the attack...

In such a short time, even the State of Wei could not come up with a particularly effective tactic.

Therefore, they adopted the Princeton offense, where players constantly run around the court, creating open shooting opportunities through movement. If they have the chance, they shoot; if they miss, they rush for the rebound.

after all...

With Wei Guo here, what is there to fear?

On the blue team's side.

The timeout was completely useless for Wei Guo. Without a coach, they have no backbone. Tactics are discussed by the players. During the 90-second timeout, they just say one thing and then another, and the time is up.

......

The timeout has ended, and the game has resumed.

14 minutes remaining...

17:13!!

The Blue Team is leading by 4 points.

Iverson went one-on-one against Billups, and after breaking through, Kobe also cut to the basket. Iverson contested the shot in the air and passed the ball from Duncan's waist to Kobe's hands.

Kobe received the ball and went for a layup.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

17:15!!

The Red Team is down by 2 points.

That was a beautiful play... Wei Guo pulled Garnett to the perimeter, Kobe's cut was perfectly timed, and Iverson's pass was absolutely brilliant.

When Kobe received the ball, there was only Duncan in the paint, facing Iverson and with his back to Kobe, making the layup incredibly easy... Even LeBron James couldn't help but applaud this play.

This is a duel between masters...

Even in a real, hard-fought battle, every goal is incredibly exciting.

The blue team attacks.

Garnett cut to the basket, received a pass from Billups, and jumped to the basket, his back pressed against Wei Guo... The physical contact made Garnett lose his balance, but before falling, he still managed a strong layup and threw the ball over the rim.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

Garnett fell but immediately got up, excitedly pumping his fist, "I beat Wei Guo in one-on-one!"

It's so difficult to defend the country alone...

That was such a beautiful goal; even in the NBA, it would be one of the top ten goals of the day.

Time flies...

The audience had forgotten to cheer, holding their breath as they watched the game intently, afraid of missing any brilliant goal.

......

Only 3 minutes remain in the 20-minute match.

57:55!!

The Blue Team still leads by 2 points.

The Blue Team maintained a lead throughout, responding to every goal scored by the Red Team with a goal of their own. The audience finally witnessed the power of the Adidas Five Tigers. It's no exaggeration to say that if these five could actually form a team, even the peak 'ok' combination wouldn't be a match for them, and they could easily win a three-peat.

Arenas also impressed the audience...

Gilbert Arenas, nicknamed "The General," was not a high draft pick and had never received much attention until this season when his average points per game suddenly soared to 26, which brought him to the attention of fans.

Five minutes ago.

Arenas hit three consecutive three-pointers, extending the lead to double digits.

If it weren't for Wei Guo hitting two three-pointers to stop the slide... the Red Team might have given up by now. Everyone on the team is very strong offensively. Even with Wei Guo setting up tactics, the Red Team still passed the ball much less than the Blue Team. The Blue Team had many easy baskets, while every point the Red Team scored looked like a forced attack.

Only 3 minutes left...

Wei Guo had no choice but to use his ultimate move, pulling his teammates to his side and saying, "Give me the ball for the rest of the time!"

Kobe, "..."

James, “…”

Carter, "..."

Iverson, "..."

Everyone is a star player; in their own team, they should be the ones saying this in crucial moments.

Iverson is alright... he was teammates with Wei Guo.

James is alright... He has always regarded Wei Guo as an older brother, and Wei Guo taught him a lot during those two summers.

Kobe and Carter were silent for a moment, a display of superstar arrogance... but then they understood. Even if they were unwilling to admit defeat, they had to acknowledge the gap between themselves and Wei Guo. Carter was even a dunker for Wei Guo, let alone scoring.

Kobe finally nodded, "We'll create opportunities for you. It's up to you in the last three minutes."

Since Kobe had already said that, Carter couldn't say anything more.

......

The final three minutes, the three minutes that will decide the outcome.

Red team, attack!

The Red Team players all have high basketball IQ. Kobe and Carter set screens for Wei Guo, allowing him to receive the ball easily.

After receiving the ball...

Wei Guo feinted and instantly drove to the basket.

McGrady, Duncan, and Arenas all squeezed into the paint... This instantly created an open three-point shot for the Red Team. During the timeout, the Blue Team discussed their strategy. They guessed that the Red Team would eventually pass the ball to Wei Guo, which is why they recklessly double-teamed Wei Guo in the paint.

But...

So what if three people are surrounding you?

So what if they're all star players?

Wei Guo executed a spectacular mid-air layup, dodging three players in succession.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

The crowd was ecstatic, chanting, "Great shot!!! Great shot!!! Great shot!!!"

This was no less difficult than Jordan's incredible layup back then, and the presence of three top players in the paint further increased the challenge.

57:57!!

The Red Team tied the score for the first time.

Carter then asked Kobe, "If it were you, could you have made that shot?"

"I don't know..."

Kobe shook his head and continued, "If it were me, I would definitely pass the ball because three teammates were open."

Carter: (σ???)σ..:*☆ Not bad!

This was an answer he hadn't expected; didn't Kobe refuse to pass the ball?

Blue team, attack!

They played with great patience... until the 21-second mark, when McGrady cut to the basket and Garnett tossed the ball over McGrady's head.

McGrady jumped up to catch the ball and gently tossed it over.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

59:55!!

The Blue Team still leads by 2 points.

......

Audience member A: "Are we going to have to play overtime?"

Audience member B: "That's great..."

Audience member C: "I wish we could play ten overtime games, I wouldn't get tired even if we stayed up until dawn."

Audience member Ding: "Aren't you tired? Aren't the players tired?"

Audience member E: "Don't be silly, buddy, these kinds of exhibition matches can end in a draw."

Audience member: "Really?"

Audience member Geng: "There is talk of a tie, but I think Kobe cannot accept a tie."

Audience member Xin: "It would be best if it didn't end in a draw; it would be great if there were more overtime periods."

......

The pre-match work was arranged by the event team, and important matters were reported to Wei Guo.

but...

There are no specific rules.

For example, the first half was a performance, and the second half was played seriously with the score reset to zero. This was a last-minute decision.

Originally, Garnett told Wei Guo to pick a few strong teammates and not to cry if they lost. But this was Garnett's idea and could not represent Duncan and others, let alone Kobe and others. Even... before Carter came, he thought it was just a formality and at most he would perform a windmill dunk.

so...

The atmosphere was off from the start!

Everyone is thinking about how to perform, since exhibition matches save energy and avoid injury. In a real fight, the physical contact is too intense... and there is a risk of injury.

Until the end of the first half!

Garnett spoke a few words to Wei Guo before the score was reset to zero.

......

They got serious in the second half.

1 minute and 57 seconds remaining...

The red team was down by 2 points, and the blue team players were all focused on Wei Guo.

Iverson suddenly accelerated...

He blew past Billups and drove to the basket. This... didn't follow the rules. Even Kobe was taken aback. Wasn't he supposed to pass the ball to Wei Guo? Why is Iverson going one-on-one?

The blue team's defense immediately collapsed towards the basket!

Iverson was also terrifying...

In a one-on-one situation, there aren't many players on the Blue Team who can defend him, so we absolutely cannot let him score a layup!