Chapter 124 Replication and Tribute! The Most Arrogant Finishing Move in History! (Bonus Chapter 1)
Chapter 124 Replication and Tribute! The Most Arrogant Finishing Move in History! (Bonus Chapter 1)
A battle of wits with the air?
Uh...that's outrageous.
But if the subject is McGee, it makes strange sense.
I recognized the look in his eyes; this is something only a genius like him would do!
Fortunately... in the next round, McGee returned to normal and showcased his extraordinary physical talent.
He protected the defensive rebound on Tyson's head, on top of the "rebound monster".
That's tough enough.
In the next possession, he swatted Wilson Chandler's layup attempt five tiers away from the stands.
So domineering.
This is the situation Philip Sanders wanted to see.
However... the good times didn't last long, and just one minute later, Su Yan hit a high shot off the backboard.
"Snapped!"
McGee was clearly a step slow to react, and even when he couldn't keep up, he still forced his way up to block the shot.
He even swatted the basketball away.
Gifted?
No.
"Beep!"
The whistle blows.
This was a clear goaltending error.
It's obvious... most players would never touch the basketball, but he's McGee, so he can't care about that.
Just a hat will do.
Then, Su Yan will just get extra points.
The final attack of the first quarter.
Arenas held the ball at the top of the key, not in a hurry to attack, compressing the 18.4-second shot clock to only 9 seconds.
The players on both sides spread out.
Arenas faced Wilson Chandler one-on-one, dribbling between his legs repeatedly at high speed.
It is very deceptive.
Suddenly... Arenas, holding the ball in his right hand, pushed off the ground and accelerated forward.
"It's a breakthrough!"
Wilson Chandler's eyes narrowed, and he quickly turned to the side to chase after him, unleashing all his energy to catch up.
All of a sudden.
He chased after Arenas.
He is very fast.
Arenas then made a sudden stop, pulled the ball back with a crossover dribble, leaving Wilson Chandler behind, and drove to the basket on his own.
"Wow~"
The stadium erupted in uproar.
After Arenas pulled back, he took another step back, coming to the outside of the three-point line, where there was no space in front of him.
He was unhurried and unhurried.
He glanced at Wilson Chandler as he flew out of the air, then at the basket, and dribbled the ball one more time.
Then he took a three-pointer.
This is... just as elegant an attack as Su Yan's.
Even though Arenas, known as the "King of Show-offs," is no longer at his peak, his desire to show off remains.
Is he a "king of showing off"?
Correct.
He's a real "king of showing off".
While he may not be as good at showing off as Larry Bird, Arenas once pulled off a particularly successful "show."
The time was two years ago.
In a regular season game in 2007, the Wizards played against the Jazz.
In the final, crucial moment, Arenas shook off his opponent and pulled up for a three-pointer.
While the basketball was still spinning in the air, an incredibly confident Arenas had already turned around and spread his arms in celebration.
It was as if they knew about their deadly move.
Celebrate ahead of time.
And then... the basketball actually went in, securing the win.
These Thai pants are seriously hot!
Later, Arenas's premature celebration of the game-winning shot was hailed by fans as: the most arrogant game-winner in history!!!
That's really arrogant.
I'm truly impressed.
However... tonight, despite being a bit pretentious, Arenas didn't turn around before making his move.
The desire to show off is still there.
But injuries have eroded his absolute confidence.
Then, a light packaging will suffice.
However... "Big Smart" McGee, or you could say "Conspicuous" McGee, is up to his old tricks again.
Arenas took a three-pointer without turning around.
McGee, however, charged forward like a madman, turned his back to the basket, spread his arms, and imitated Arenas's celebration.
He can do it.
If he gets in, he and Arenas will really be in trouble.
The essential.
"Bang!"
The piercing sound of hammering rang out.
The awkward situation left only McGee!
"Haha~ It didn't go in, what is McGee doing?"
"That's hilarious."
"McGee is such a smart guy!"
"Won't he be considered an idiot for running forward so recklessly and prematurely spreading his arms in celebration?"
"Uh...is it possible that McGee is an idiot?"
"I can't stop laughing!"
"..."
The fans burst into laughter.
When McGee saw that he hadn't made it, he scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed, but only for a second before he started grinning like an idiot.
It seems... he wasn't the one being mocked.
The first quarter is over.
The Knicks won by a narrow margin of 7 points.
At halftime, the Knicks extended their lead to 10 points.
Eleven minutes into the third quarter, the point difference had reached 15 points. The lack of a decisive run highlighted the gap in overall strength.
Let the score difference increase little by little.
Throughout the first three quarters, Arenas repeatedly praised Su Yan's growth when he was matched up against him.
He said he saw his own reflection in Su Yan.
To express her affection for Su Yan.
This made Su Yan feel somewhat flattered.
That's understandable.
Second-round pick Gilbert Arenas, from "Agent Zero" to "The General".
Su Yan, a former contestant who failed to win the imperial examination, went from being a "pretty face" to a "top 3D actor".
As a senior, Arenas could indeed see his own past self reflected in Su Yan.
not to mention.
Now that Arenas has been largely ruined by injuries, his empathy for Su Yan is even stronger.
One word of praise after another.
Su Yan was a little embarrassed by what he said!
Let's retaliate in kind.
then.
On the final attack of the third quarter.
Su Yan faced Arenas, and they also compressed the time, with only 6 seconds left on the shot clock.
A cross step... backwards.
Su Yan arrived at the three-point line at the top of the arc, about two meters away.
Even though there wasn't enough time, Su Yan actually stepped back, leaving Arenas completely bewildered.
"Wow~"
Su Yan raised his hand and launched a three-pointer. It wasn't a buzzer-beater, but at that distance, the ball could have run out of time in the air.
This was a buzzer-beating three-pointer in the third quarter.
Facing Arenas's long-range three-pointer.
After Su Yan made his move, while the basketball was still spinning in the air, he imitated the general Gilbert who once wielded his sword.
Turn around and leave.
They spread their arms as they walked, beginning their early celebration.
The entire movement was exactly the same, and the fans recognized it at a glance. One by one, they raised their hands in surprise, ready to cheer.
Could it be?!
If I could obtain a three-foot-long sword, I would get drunk and cleave the sky, bringing down a rainbow!
"Shh!"
A crisp, piercing sound rang out.
The basketball pierced the net perfectly, sending spray flying everywhere!
hit.
"boom!"
The entire stadium suddenly erupted in a thunderous cheer.
Su Yan replicated the moment that "General" Arenas famously made, which was once hailed as the most arrogant killing move in history, on Arenas' head.
Does it look like an insult?
Indeed.
However... after hitting that buzzer-beating three-pointer that he had celebrated beforehand, Su Yan turned to look at Arenas.
While everyone's attention was focused on the two of them.
Su Yan smiled and gave Arenas two thumbs up.
The meaning is obvious.
This is not an insult to Arenas, but rather... a tribute to the great and inspiring general!
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