Wei Guo's attributes remained almost unchanged, but his ability to read the game significantly increased.

Some tactics he didn't understand before suddenly became clear to him. This can't be called a player card; strictly speaking, the 'John Thompson Player Card' is a coach card.

With this skill, after I retire, I can easily return to China and coach CUbA.

........

The next morning, Wei Guo dropped Mr. Russell off at the hotel entrance and then slipped away.

Russell came with the Celtics, so it wouldn't be appropriate for him to stay at Wei Guo's house indefinitely. A meal together to strengthen their bond would suffice.

After sending Russell back...

Wei Guo was considering whether to go to Los Angeles; Britney Spears had a concert that night.

For the past month or so, Britney has been moving her schedule forward, even bringing forward her concerts, all so she can spend more time with Weiguo during the off-season and enjoy some alone time with him.

However, Coach Thompson was with Wei Guo at the time.

If Wei Guo really goes to a concert during the playoffs, Coach Thompson's constant nagging will drive him crazy.

I thought about it...

Wei Guo decided to go back to the stadium to keep an eye on his teammates and make sure they trained hard.

There are only so many playoff games. Wei Guo can't win even one more game if he wants to. So he might as well not lose a single game, end the playoffs as soon as possible, and go back home to herd horses and sheep.

......

A day later, the 76ers hosted Game 2 of the second round of the playoffs at home.

"Why do I feel like the atmosphere is a little off?"

Despite being at home, Wei Guo felt a chill run down his spine.

The match hasn't even started yet...

Walker walked over to the 76ers' bench and demanded, "Weiguo, did you have a one-on-one game with the old man last night?"

"yes."

Wei Guo nodded.

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with this. He not only went one-on-one with Russell, but also with Coach Thompson.

The 76ers players were initially bewildered, then several turned their faces away, trying hard to suppress their laughter and not let Walker see. This kind of behavior is perfectly normal for Wei Ge; he's even had a one-on-one duel with head coach Brown before.

"You just wait!"

Walker said those words and left.

Russell shared the story of Wei Guo challenging him to a one-on-one match with the Celtics players as a funny anecdote, but the Celtics players were furious when they heard about it.

Russell is an icon for the Celtics.

Moreover, the old man is almost seventy years old. No matter what the reason, it is wrong for Wei Guo to fight the old man one-on-one.

Before going on stage...

Walker said to Jim, "Coach, I'm going to guard Guo one-on-one tonight!"

"Okay! I believe you."

Jim agreed to Walker's request.

Wei Guo has more talent than O'Neal, but he doesn't have O'Neal's physique. O'Neal's offensive power under the basket is also related to his size, but Wei Guo's offensive power is stronger than O'Neal's. This is not only because of Wei Guo's shooting and dribbling, but also because of Wei Guo's passing ability!

so...

When Wei Guo is double-teamed under the basket, he always manages to pass the ball to his teammates whenever his man is left open.

Against the Pistons and the Pacers, both teams consistently assigned Ben Wallace and Jermaine O'Neal to defend Guo Ailun one-on-one, and even when double-teaming him, they would always be mindful of the positions of other players.

"Victory is certain! Victory is certain! Victory is certain!"

The Celtics' home crowd stormed onto the court in a huff.

"Young friend from Weiguo..."

Russell looked smug, as if his scheme had succeeded. "Let's see if you'll bully me again."

........

"Such a deep grievance?"

Harprin muttered, "Brother Wei, what exactly did you do to Russell?"

"What the hell..."

Wei Guo was speechless.

The Celts' eyes were blazing with fury, as if they wanted to kill him.

"Beep!!!"

The match began with the referee's whistle.

Mutombo passed the ball to Jones, who dribbled to the frontcourt, holding the basketball with both hands, looking for an opportunity to pass.

Anderson pressed forward to steal the ball...

Iverson circled out to receive the ball, dribbled with a crossover step to find space for a dunk, and then took a three-point shot.

"bang~~~"

The basketball bounced off the rim.

Walker guarded the ball, and Battier grabbed the defensive rebound.

The Celtics launch an attack!

Walker received the ball under the basket, actively sought physical contact, and faced Wei Guo's defense, he took a fadeaway shot.

This ball has a very high arc... even Wei Guo would have a hard time blocking it.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went through the net cleanly.

"That's exactly what I'm going to do!"

Walker pounded his chest and yelled at Wei Guo.

"Tonight will be a tough battle."

Coach Thompson said, "The Celtics' honor is inviolable."

Ultimately...

Although Thompson's playing career only lasted two years, he was a member of the Celtics. If the 76ers didn't have players like Wei Guo, Iverson, and Mutombo, Thompson would definitely have supported the Celtics.

The 76ers are on offense.

Mutombo received a pass from Wei Guo, but his hook shot missed, and Pierce rushed over to grab the rebound.

"Whoosh!!!"

Pierce dribbled to the frontcourt and hit a three-pointer, the ball swishing through the net.

5-0!!!

The Celtics took an early lead.

........

"You only know how to bully old people?!"

"Softie, get hard!"

"My son could beat you to a pulp!"

"Show me your defense!"

......

Walker kept trash-talking Wei Guo.

While trash-talking, it didn't affect Walker's offense. He and Pierce made a passing and cutting move, and Walker received the ball and made a layup.

"You son of a bitch!"

Wei Guo leaped up from behind Walker and slapped the ball onto the backboard.

This shot was delivered with great emotion; the basketball was slapped so hard it was slightly deflated. When Wei Guo released his grip, the rebound force sent the basketball flying beyond the three-point line.

Williams dove to grab the ball, shielding it with his body.

Iverson also rushed over, reached out and grabbed the basketball, and wrestled with Williams.

This match...

Extremely strong!

"Beep!!!"

The referee blew his whistle and called a jump ball.

"The court is the battlefield."

Russell was pleased, saying, "Only those who understand this principle can be considered qualified players."

Iverson and Williams jump for the ball.

Williams is over two meters tall, more than twenty centimeters taller than Iverson. The outcome of the jump ball was basically decided. Williams easily passed the ball to Walker, who flicked it to Pierce.

Pierce was unguarded beyond the three-point line.

"Whoosh!!!"

The three-pointer was made.

17:11!!

The Celtics lead by 6 points.

Pierce pinched his index finger with his thumb, making a three-pointer gesture, his attitude extremely arrogant.

......

Brown crossed his arms over his chest; he didn't call a timeout.

It's not time to call a timeout yet...

Rookies always encounter provocations, especially a rookie as outstanding as Wei Guo. This kind of scene has happened countless times in the regular season, and he has never seen Wei Guo's emotions fluctuate.