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Chapter 81 - 76. Starting lineup against Jordan! (Please subscribe, please vote for the monthly ticket)_2

Chapter 81: 76. Starting lineup against Jordan! (Please subscribe, please vote for the monthly ticket)_2

Zhang Yang felt that the Jewish president seemed to really dislike the Celtics, not only did he not take the prize, but he also awarded it to a teammate whose performance was inferior to his, the intent was too obvious.

By 7 a.m., Zhang Yang was ready to head to the arena, there was food in the refrigerator, and he casually fixed himself something to cope with hunger.

As he was changing, he opened his wardrobe and fell silent.

Hanging in the wardrobe was his jersey, likely a souvenir issued by the team. Here’s the kicker, the jersey number was 34!

Was it because Larry Bird’s jersey number was 33?

Don’t say it, when he encountered people he disliked, he indeed was capable of such annoying antics...

Taking a taxi to the North Shore Garden Arena, Zhang Yang remembered the way. The ride took about 5 minutes. Considering the speed, it was between 3-4 kilometers. He hadn’t seen any car keys at home, and knowing himself, he probably ran every morning as a warm-up before starting training directly at the arena.

Entering the arena and following the signs to the training court, it was just 7:30 a.m. Zhang Yang saw someone inside already, and that person started taunting as soon as he saw him.

"Yo, Jack, you’re a bit late today! Were you scared sleepless by Michael Jordan and woke up late? Don’t worry, I take good care of newcomers. Just hide behind me if you’re scared."

With that tone, Zhang Yang felt his temper rising quickly.

So annoying! Bird really is annoying!

Zhang Yang understood why the players in this team all had such bizarre personalities, either reclusive men, irritable men, or those who were two-faced... A normal person couldn’t stand having such a leader.

If ’he’ didn’t have a bad temper or mix badly, he really couldn’t make it here.

Zhang Yang retorted, "No, no, no, there’s still cause for concern. I read in the newspaper that you’re going to win MVP for three consecutive years. I’m really worried. If we lose today’s game to a team with 30 wins, I will have to share the embarrassment with you."

The trainers were not surprised by this; initially, everyone in the Celtics was shocked by this rookie’s boldness, but over time, they got used to it. Now, if these two didn’t banter, everyone would find it unbelievable.

After warming up with the help of a trainer, Zhang Yang tried out his moves and adapted quite smoothly.

The plays were the same: breaking through, euro steps, turn-around layups, hop step layups, pull-up jumpers, top of the arc lateral moves, and screen offensive plays... It was just significantly enhanced compared to his high school days.

For instance, the pull-up jumper was smooth and silky, the stability of his shooting was outstanding, not something that could be compared to his high school days.

After getting used to the play style, Zhang Yang looked at Bird, who had resumed training, working on the basics.

At 29 years old, almost certain to win 3 consecutive MVPs, such a strong player still polished his basic skills each morning, which was admirable.

Watching Bird practice post moves against the air, turning around, pulling back, stepping forward, peeping to the right then swiftly turning left, his speed suddenly increased as he slipped along the baseline into the basket, softly tossing the ball inside.

This move, Zhang Yang had seen it in a video! The move where Bird performed post-up turnarounds along the baseline dunking over Malone, Rodman, Olajuwon, and others!

Seeing in person was completely different from watching on a computer screen. On TV, he had seen the opponents ’suffocated’ by the dunk; seeing it in person, it all turned out to be technique!

Actually, Bird’s speed during the spin and drive wasn’t very fast, and his jump height wasn’t high, but compared to the deceptive moves before, it gave the feeling that his action was rapid and fierce.

’Slow it down, if you slow the move, you’ll find more flaws in your opponents.’

Zhang Yang thought about the description of Bird’s post-play rhythm in the task rewards. So that’s what it meant!

Want to learn!

Zhang San from Compton is a technician!

But given his relationship with the other party, the other party probably wouldn’t teach him.

No worries, he’ll just watch!

Watching Bird train in person was completely different from watching a game video. In games, Bird had to adapt to the defense on the fly, barely completing the moves, but during training, Bird would certainly practice each movement.

While Bird was training, he suddenly felt a sensation like needles on his back and turned to look.

Zhang Yang: staring...

Bird: Does this kid have a problem? Wanting to fight again? Hah, I won’t be the first to strike, don’t you hope to thrash me again!

Bird ignored Zhang Yang’s gaze and continued with his basic drills.

He guessed that some past argument had made the rookie hold a grudge against him, so he resorted to this odd method to annoy him, a tactic he would employ himself.

The best way to deal with this was to ignore it.

Hah, you little rookie, when it comes to irritating people, you still have a lot to learn!

Watching Bird practice his post-up moves for over ten minutes, until Bird ended his footwork drills to practice three-pointers, Zhang Yang withdrew his gaze, repeatedly recalling the moves in his mind to deepen his memory... All set, time to practice!

On Bird’s end, after shooting three-pointers for a while, he suddenly realized that the sensation of being watched had disappeared at some point. Turning to look at Zhang Yang... What was the rookie doing?

Those movements, was he mimicking him?

Using imitation of his post-up moves to mock and provoke him, urging him to fight?

Had the rookie’s skill in irritating people leveled up?

No, that wasn’t it... Bird looked horrified.

This rookie was actually learning his post-ups! Holy smokes!

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By 9 a.m., the players and coaches of the Celtics gradually arrived at the arena.