It’s another game day.
In the semi-finals of the World Cup qualifiers, in the largest local arena in Beirut, the Chinese men's basketball team challenged the host Lebanon team away.
Before the game even started, the entire arena was packed with water. The local fans were so enthusiastic that they poured in hoping to cheer for their team.
At the same time, half an hour before the game started, in the locker room of the China Men's Basketball Team, Xu Haoran, who had lost his temper before, did not come to the scene.
"Holy crap! What's going on? Is this guy Xu Haoran really not coming?"
"No! To be honest, I think it doesn't matter even if you play as a substitute. After all, everyone is here to win, and the playing time will basically not differ much..."
"Yes! Brother Feiyang can accept being a substitute, so why can't this guy Xu Haoran?"
However, what the players expected did not happen. Soon, Xu Haoran followed head coach Xu Lei to the locker room.
Everyone is already well aware of what happened before, and the unannounced result is also expected by everyone.
They really want to see how head coach Xu Lei will handle this matter!
Just before the game, head coach Xu Lei arranged the team's starting lineup. Sure enough, when the candidate for the No. 1 position was mentioned, everyone's eyes were focused on him.
"If Xin Yong can't play the No. 1 position, let Guo Ailun do it!"
This move also made many players look at each other.
They didn't expect that coach Xu Lei would show such a selfless side, which really made them feel incredible!
However, coach Xu Lei's next words made them give up this idea.
"For the second position... Feiyang, I know this position should belong to you, but the goal of the Basketball Association at the beginning of this training is to hope that the old players can bring up the newcomers, so out of these considerations. ..... Let Xu Haoran play the second starting position this time..."
"You are still our core, and this will never change..."
When Zhao Feiyang heard this, he almost couldn't help laughing.
He thought coach Xu Lei would come up with something, but he didn't expect that the other party would come to him in the name of the Basketball Association! Although this was also a helpless move, it had to be said that Zhao Feiyang thought it was very appropriate.
Years of playing for the national team have made him feel very tired. After all, after playing more than 80 games in the entire NBA season plus the playoffs, and then rushing back to play in various international competitions, it is really too much for his body.
In this case, if I can save trouble and let the young players contribute more, it will be good for the team and myself.
Otherwise, the entire team will be counting on one person. In that case, I really don’t know how long it will be able to hold on.
Although the opponent has two European foreign players this time, Zhao Feiyang thinks there is no problem in letting young people try the waters!
"I can."
Zhao Feiyang nodded.
Zhao Feiyang believes that it is quite worthwhile to be able to exchange himself for head coach Xu Lei's support for Guo Ailun.
It's a pity that he can't let Ding Yanyuhang take the starting position, otherwise he would definitely not recommend sacrificing himself to send these truly outstanding young people up.
The only ones who are worried are the teammates of the Huaxia Men's Basketball Team. Although no one spoke to refute, their whispers have proved their suspicions about this lineup.
After all, the opponent is a dual-core foreign player and plays in the European League. Who knows how powerful the opponent is?
Head coach Xu Lei didn't object when he saw Zhao Feiyang. He ignored the reactions of others and happily decided on the starting lineup immediately.
Soon, the Huaxia Men’s Basketball Team appeared.
The match between the two sides was about to begin. After a few minutes of simple preparation, the match finally officially started.
Snapped.
The moment the referee threw the basketball, the Lebanese team took the lead to take the ball. The ball fell into the hands of the Lebanese team, and their players held the ball and advanced to the half court.
As soon as halftime passed, the Lebanese team handed over the ball to the core of the team, Luke Vichy.
Luke Vichy holds the ball and attacks at the top of the arc. He dribbles the ball while observing the situation on the court. Suddenly, the big man on the inside moved to the high post to help him with the pick-and-roll, and Luke Vichy dribbled the ball toward the basket.
He reacted extremely quickly. After entering the two zones, he pretended to cooperate with his big teammates, but in fact he made a feint and then threw the ball toward the backboard.
Snapped.
The basketball hit the backboard, bounced briefly and then fell firmly into the basket.
"nice shot!"
“Wonderful breakthrough!”
"Well done!"
The Lebanese fans on the sidelines cheered and applause resounded throughout the stadium.
It was the turn of the Chinese men's basketball team to fight back.
Guo Ailun advanced with the ball. He had just dribbled a few steps when the opponent's foreign aid Ryan Babbitt came to him.
Ryan Babbitt didn't reach out in a hurry, but he was already in a marking posture.
As soon as Guo Ailun passed halftime, the opponent suddenly slapped the basketball in his hand. This move was too sudden. If it had been anyone else, it would have been a mistake, but for the calm Guo Ailun, it was not worth mentioning.
He changed direction and pulled away, taking advantage of the opponent's movements to dribble forward and break through.
Ryan Babbitt quickly stepped up to defend.
At this time, another player appeared in front blocking Guo Ailun's offensive line. Under the double-team between the two, it seemed that Guo Ailun was in a bad situation.
But what no one expected was that in the next second, Guo Ailun suddenly turned around to avoid the two and hit the basket.
The relaxed and smooth movements caught the opponent off guard. By the time the Lebanese team players reacted, Guo Ailun had already thrown the ball in the penalty area.
Snapped.
The basketball hit the white area and fell into the basket smoothly.
"nice shot."
The bench of the China Men's Basketball Team stood up.
Zhao Feiyang was the first to stand up and also took the initiative to applaud. He originally thought that Guo Ailun would probably not be able to score this kind of ball due to the restrictions of the opponent's foreign aid. Unexpectedly, Guo Ailun handled this difficulty in such a clever way.
"This kid is really good! He has unlimited potential in the future...at least he is definitely a first-rate player in Asia..."
Zhao Feiyang secretly praised.
The expressions of other teammates were pretty good, and even head coach Xu Lei looked pleased. Only Xu Haoran on the court was somewhat unhappy to see Guo Ailun playing like this.
He had been asking Guo Ailun for the ball before, but Guo Ailun not only failed to pass the ball, but also played singles by himself, which made him feel a little embarrassed about his face.
"Depend on!"
After cursing in a low voice, Xu Haoran entered the battle again.
Soon the Lebanese team continued to counterattack. After the ball passed half-time, the opponent's foreign aid Luke Vichy took the ball and attacked. This time Xu Haoran continued to step forward to guard.
But as soon as the two met each other, the opponent suddenly dribbled behind Xu Haoran and accelerated away.
Xu Haoran looked surprised when he was shaken. When he reacted and pounced on him, the opponent had already rushed to the two zones and raised the basketball.
Xu Haoran didn't have time to think too much, and jumped up high and rushed towards the opponent. Unfortunately, the next second, the opponent deliberately paused, and took advantage of the moment he rushed to meet him and hit him.
call out.
The referee's whistle sounded and the basketball was scored steadily.
Two plus one.
The scene was filled with exclamations of surprise.
