This summer, the league also introduced some new rules.
For example, removing restrictions on regional joint defense...
In fact, the alliance wanted to come up with some rules to limit Weiguo, but Weiguo was simply too comprehensive.
Barkley's ugly style of playing, using his big butt to hold off defenders for 23 seconds before shooting at the last second, led the league to change the post-up rules, adding a time limit to post-up plays. Shaq also led the league to modify the restricted area, allowing the use of zone defense and the three-second rule in the paint, among other things.
But...
These players all have weaknesses.
The rule-makers racked their brains all summer, only coming up with some absurd rules, such as limiting Wei Guo's playing time and stipulating that Wei Guo could only play with his left hand.
........
November 18, 2003.
The team returned to Houston for an away game against the Rockets.
After losing Wei Guo, the Rockets did not tank but instead strengthened their roster, showing that the Rockets' mysterious owner is not short of money.
and...
This year's Rockets rookie, Gu Tao, has given the league a pleasant surprise.
After ten games, Gu Tao has firmly established himself as the team's starting small forward, averaging 20.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game, making him a very well-rounded player.
Although not as miraculously powerful as Wei Guo, Gu Tao is improving in every match...
When the Nets arrived at the arena, they were informed by the Rockets' management that they would be given special treatment.
Locker rooms swapped!
This is no ordinary treatment, especially in the home locker room, where players have their own lockers where they keep personal belongings. The management must have obtained the consent of at least the majority of the players to make this decision.
Rockets...
Not a single person objected!
Wei Guo didn't take it seriously, but the Nets players felt incredibly curious, looking around and touching everything as they entered the Rockets' home locker room.
The Rockets' general manager accompanied the Nets into the home locker room, where Wei Guo looked at a poster of himself that used to be on his old wardrobe.
Wei Guo asked, "Who's using this changing room?"
The locker was clearly in use, and Wei Guo wouldn't be so foolish as to put his own photo in it.
"After you leave the team, this locker room will be given to Gu Tao."
"Gu Tao? Is that the rookie?"
"right..."
"This young man is quite good!"
Wei Guo laughed and said, "At least your views on idols are correct."
"Old Jin, there are some ingredients in the kitchen that you're good at making."
After the Rockets' general manager left, Jefferson and a few others gathered around. "Brother Wei, we've always had a question: are the Rockets and our team owned by the same person?"
No, that's not it~
Wei Guo shook his head. "The Rockets' owner is Wang Wei, and the Nets' owner is Zhang Wei. They have different surnames, so how could they be the same person?"
These two people are the nominal bosses.
The boss behind it...
Only Wei Guo himself probably knows who it is.
......
Upon entering the stadium, Wei Guo finally met his fan, Gu Tao.
"Brother Wei..."
"Brother Wei..."
"Brother Wei..."
The Rockets players all came over to greet Wei Guo, and they were very friendly.
This made Stockton extremely envious. He had worked diligently for the Jazz for twenty years, but after changing jobs, he was met with insults from fans.
Let's look at the State of Wei...
His former teammates all held him in the highest esteem, and fans held up banners to welcome Weiguo home.
Francis chatted with Wei Guo for a bit, then pulled Gu Tao over, "Brother Wei, let me introduce you, this is today's most awesome rookie... Gu Tao!"
This is praise from a teammate.
In fact, there are several very strong rookies this year. Looking at the stats from the first ten games alone, James is stronger than Gu Tao. Saying that Gu Tao is the best rookie is a bit of an exaggeration.
Gu Tao was a little shy. "It's a pleasure to meet you, my idol."
"Idol?"
Wei Guo clicked his tongue, somewhat pleased with the title. "You're quite good too. How come I've never heard of you before?"
Before joining the NbA, Gu Tao was virtually unknown, which is somewhat similar to Wei Guo.
Gu Tao said, "Idol, I started playing basketball after watching your games, and I've been practicing for two and a half years."
"Two and a half years?! And you can reach this level?"
Wei Guo sized up Gu Tao; this young man didn't seem like the type to brag.
Francis said, "Gu Tao works very hard. He practices shooting every night after the game, and he improves with every game!"
After the match, we still need to practice more...
This alone is something that probably few people in the league can do, because a game ends after 9 p.m., and the intensity of the game is very high, so most people don't have much energy left after the game.
What did you study at Harvard?
"math..."
"Then you're a top student, I can't compare."
Wei Guo turned his head away; he had never liked chatting with top students since he was in school.
Because he was a poor student, if he could have gotten into a domestic university, Wei Guo wouldn't have spent money to get a degree from Georgetown University.
......
The stadium was packed, and ticket prices for this game were being driven up significantly.
Tickets for this game sold out as soon as the 2003-04 season schedule was finalized.
Because the Rockets and Nets only have two games in the regular season, and Wei Guo is playing in Houston... there's only one game in the regular season.
"Defend the country!!!"
"mVp!!!"
The fans were very rhythmic; one group chanted "Defend the country!" while another group responded with "MVP!"
Starting lineup for this match:
Brooklyn Nets: Stockton, Kiddels, Jefferson, Kenyon, Weiguo
Rockets: Francis, Mobley, Gu Tao, Cato, Yao Ming
Yao Ming and Wei Guo stood in the center circle, ready to jump ball. This was the first time Yao Ming and Wei Guo had ever jumped ball together!
"Beep!!!"
The game whistle blew, and the basketball was tossed into the air.
Yao Ming jumped with all his might but missed the basketball. Wei Guo swatted the ball away before him. Yao Ming clicked his tongue and said, "I finally understand the despair of jumping for the ball with Brother Wei."
Stockton dribbles!
Cato's help defense disrupted the pick-and-roll between Weiguo and Stockton, and Weiguo moved towards the basket again. The Rockets' zone defense was very effective, forcing Stockton to take a mid-range shot!
"bang~~~"
The basketball bounced off the rim, and Cato grabbed the defensive rebound.
The Rockets are on offense.
Francis lobbed the ball to Yao Ming under the basket, but Yao Ming's strong attack on Wei Guo failed, and Kenyon grabbed the ball.
"The two teams know each other too well."
Gentry watched the game with his chin resting on his hands and muttered, "This is going to be a defensive battle!"
In fact...
This was said by Wei Guo before the match; Gentry was just a porter.
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