Marion imdiately switched targets and actively provided defensive support inside the paint, but it was already too late because Yao Ming turned and dunked right over Duncan!
Tim Duncan left his mark in Olympic history with the most legendary backdrop.
to 2, this brutal dunk wiped away the joy from AI’s recent scoring instantly.
This was the first ti in history the Dream Team’s defense had been so utterly crushed.
How do NBA teams defend against Yao Ming? At least two n would surround him.
But because Roger attracted too many defensive resources just now, Yao Ming had an easy one-on-one opportunity in the paint.
Yao Ming is a player who needs many stringent conditions to perform: he needs to be in the low post, needs one-on-one opportunities, needs a guard who can deliver the ball, and needs ample stamina.
But when these stringent conditions are truly t, Yao Ming can give you an absolutely thrilling offensive experience.
The Chinese fans at the scene felt like they were watching a sci-fi movie. Yes, they were already used to Roger dominating the NBA and Yao Ming wreaking havoc in the League.
But when they donned the Team China jerseys and pumled the Dream Team on the court, this scene was more mythological than seeing Zeus in Athens.
In front of the TV, Michael Jordan couldn’t bear to watch anymore.
This embarrassing spectacle reminded him of the past glory of the Dream Team.
years ago, in 1992, seed just like yesterday; he still rembered the spectacular scene when the Dream Team went to compete.
The entire crowd stood, and opponents stared at the Dream Team mbers with disbelief as if they were seeing gods.
Chuck Daly on the bench never needed to call a tiout; it was sothing entirely reserved for the weak to delay their end.
Jordan and his old friends did not know what pressure was on the international stage; it felt like playing pickup basketball with friends—after that, they casually played with a few European ladies. Winning the Olympic championship? A piece of cake.
In fact, when Michael Jordan participated in the Los Angeles Olympics as a college player in 1984, he didn’t feel any pressure either.
Everything was too easy.
And now? Look at those bastards on the court, see those so-called professional players, what have they beco? They aren’t worthy of wearing the national team jersey!
In 2002, when Michael Jordan learned the Dream Team lost to Argentina, he even thought it was April Fool’s Day.
He admitted that the 2002 loss was due to Arican arrogance, as they sent an exceptionally lousy lineup to the World Championship. But Jordan also thought similar things would never happen again since the United States team had learned its lesson.
But now Jordan had just realized that losing to Argentina wasn’t the most ridiculous thing.
Tonight, the most absurd scenario was unfolding as the majestic Dream Team was dominated from the start, unable to close the gap to single digits.
When did Arican basketball beco this disgraceful?
At this mont, the live cara just focused on Roger.
Michael Jordan sighed, yes, him again.
Everything began with this guy.
Live comntator Bob Costas was also expressing his thoughts: "I don’t know if you’ve heard about a PS2 action ga coming out next year, ’God of War.’ We don’t have much information yet, but the ga is about a man seeking revenge against Greek gods. Look at this; Roger is practically playing the protagonist of that ga!"
After Yao Ming’s dunk, Larry Brown finally called a tiout.
He had developed a strategy.
Larry Brown realized the Chinese team’s offense was actually not much different from the offense he set up for the 76ers. Besides the classic ’Iverson cut,’ the 76ers mostly relied on AI to receive the ball to shoot or drive solo.
The Chinese team was the sa.
The difference was the Chinese team had Yao Ming and Roger as individual scorers. When Roger got tired, Yao Ming could take over.
This ensures the efficiency of their isolation plays.
He may not have too many solutions for their offense, but Larry Brown had plenty of ideas for defense.
He decided to limit Team China’s offense.
Seeing Larry Brown preparing to make a substitution, LeBron Jas was full of anticipation. Richard Jefferson’s offensive power was clearly insufficient; if the coach needed to attack the paint, he was undoubtedly the top choice for an impact wing.
However, Larry Brown called in the white big man Brad Miller: "You sub in for Shawn and team up with Tim to lock down Yao."
Larry Brown aid to double-team Yao Ming thoroughly, forcing Roger to beco Allen Iverson, making the entire Team China depend on him as the sole finishing point.
As for the offense, Larry Brown said nothing.
He intended to turn this globally anticipated feast into an ugly, awkward defensive battle, which had always been his forte.
If Larry Brown were a director of heroic films, his movies would always have a protracted prelude but no climax.
But to him, watchability had no value—he only wanted victory.
The ga resud, and the Arican fans at the scene adjusted their ntality, continuing to cheer for the team.
This play, AI fed the ball to Duncan in the low post, seeing him constantly demand the ball.
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