In the 2001 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Wei Guo with the 58th overall pick in the second round, from Georgetown University. With that statement, Wei Guo became the second Chinese pla...
"So tough!"
Brown also pumped his fist and said to Coach Thompson, "Aside from his poor shot selection, Wei Guo is definitely an outstanding player!"
Such an excellent player...
The 76ers snagged the ball with the 58th pick in the second round. Brown must be thrilled; the team really hit the jackpot!
Brown seemed to have forgotten that just twenty minutes earlier, he was regretting that the team had wasted a draft pick and had offered Wei Guo a one-year, $670,000 contract. Wei Guo's performance in this game was worth $670,000.
Although Wei Guo only has a 'Stephen Curry star card', it doesn't mean he can't play defense.
on the contrary...
Combined with his explosive physical talent, his defense surpasses that of the vast majority of players.
Wei Guo himself didn't know that with his physical talent and Curry's skills, he was the ultimate version of Curry. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is the strongest player in the league right now!
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The game has reached its most critical moment, and time is ticking away second by second.
Many players are also nearing their physical limits...
Both the 76ers and the Timberwolves missed two shots each, with only 37 seconds left in the game.
Sanders called another timeout.
This timeout was very effective. After the timeout, Billups hit a crucial three-pointer to take the lead! They only gave the 76ers 15 seconds to attack.
Brown also called a timeout to set up tactics for the final offensive play.
Brown was weighing the options in his mind...
The final attack is crucial; even a single two-pointer can put the team ahead. In such a moment, should the experienced Mutombo be brought on, or should the rookie Weiguo, who has impressed everyone, be kept on the court?
Coach Thompson guessed Brown's thoughts and asked loudly, "Weiguo, if I let you take the game-winning shot, are you confident?"
Yes, there is.
Wei Guo responded with a smile.
Coach Thompson was giving him pointers, and Brown didn't hesitate any longer. Holding the clipboard, he said, "Make more runs to create space, give the ball to Iverson, let him attack the paint and draw fouls. Even if you don't score, try to get a foul."
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"Don't foul!"
"Don't break the rules!"
On the Timberwolves' side, Coach Sanders was constantly reminding the players.
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As the timeout ended and the players walked back onto the court, Coach Thompson suddenly called out to Iverson, "If you have the chance, pass the ball to Weiguo!"
Brown, "???"
If it weren't for respect for Coach Thompson, Brown would have lost his temper on the spot, openly challenging his tactics during the game. Doesn't the renowned coach Larry Brown have any dignity?
Cummings serves from the sideline!
The Timberwolves double-teamed Iverson, preventing him from receiving the ball. With a turnover imminent, Cummings had no choice but to pass the ball to Coleman outside the three-point line. Coleman protected the ball, and Iverson sprinted back to Coleman's side.
Hand-to-hand pass...
After receiving the ball, Iverson made a sharp crossover to shake off the defender and drove straight into the paint!
Billups closed in, and Brandon positioned himself inside; the two wouldn't let Iverson score.
Fifteen seconds is just a fleeting moment.
But when Iverson drove to the basket, he actually chose to pass... pass... pass!
Such a crucial moment!
It was rare to see Iverson choose to pass the ball. Brown's face was ashen. Iverson did not execute the tactics he had laid out, and the basketball had already fallen into Wei Guo's hands.
Garnett kept a close eye on Wei Guo!
The moment Wei Guo made his move, Garnett rushed over, but given Wei Guo's height, wingspan, and jumping height, blocking his shot was almost impossible!
Even Garnett could only touch Wei Guo's wrist.
"Beep!!!"
The referee blew his whistle and called a foul on Garnett for hitting his hand.
"Outrageous!!!"
Iverson swung his fist hard; his choice was right.
But the surprise was yet to come. Right after the referee's whistle, a crisp swish of the net was heard, and the basketball swished through the net!
Garnett: (╬ ̄皿 ̄)
I can't believe it!
He had already hit Wei Guo's wrist, and Wei Guo lost his balance and fell to the ground, but he still managed to make the three-pointer!
94:92!!
The score wasn't set in stone, and Wei Guo stepped up to take the free throw.
"Whoosh!!!"
After calmly sinking a free throw, the referee blew the whistle, and the game ended!
95:92!!
The 76ers rallied in the fourth quarter thanks to a three-pointer from Wei Guo, securing a narrow 3-point victory at home over the Timberwolves.
"You're amazing, bro!"
"I've never seen such an amazing three-pointer!"
"Miller wouldn't dare to shoot threes like that, and Bird wouldn't dare to shoot threes like that."
"You'll change this league, brother!"
With a winning start to the new season, all his teammates rushed over and pinned Wei Guo down, venting their excitement.
Male on top of male male male male male...
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Match statistics:
Iverson: 33 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, 0 blocks
Wei Guo: 22 points, 3 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Garnett: 31 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Others: (Impressive data)
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After winning the game, Brown didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Wei Guo hadn't followed his tactical arrangements, and even Iverson wouldn't listen to him on the crucial offensive possession.
This is no wonder Brown...
Iverson has a deep affection for Coach Thompson. If Coach Thompson tells him to pass the ball to Wei Guo, he will definitely pass it to Wei Guo.
Garnett walked up to Wei Guo and extended his hand, saying, "Welcome to the NBA, you're very strong!"
"It's just so-so~"
Wei Guo humbly replied, "You are my idol and the goal I strive to reach."
"You destroyed me in the fourth quarter today!"
"Don't worry about the details."
Wei Guo waved his hand, "You also played very well in the first three quarters."
Garnett, "???"
He suddenly realized that this young Chinese man named Wei Guo was a vengeful person.
In the final minutes of the game, Garnett kept trash-talking Wei Guo while defending him, and clearly... Wei Guo took those words to heart.
But no amount of trash talk is as damaging as Wei Guo's words... You played very well in the first three quarters!
Everyone knows that the fourth quarter is the most crucial part of the game. If you win the game, it's not a big deal, but to be overturned after leading by more than ten points, doesn't that mean he's a stat padder who falters in crucial moments and can't handle tough battles?
Garnett has made a mental note of this.
He secretly vowed that the next time he faced the 76ers, Garnett would definitely crush Wei Guo!