in2ebook Chapter 276: They're all dunk contest champions, but can their prestige be the same?
Chapter 276: They're all dunk contest champions, but can their prestige be the same?
Anfernee Simmons, who was also the champion of the 21st NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Although that year's Slam Dunk Contest is considered one of the worst in NBA history.
But they're champions too!
Anfernee Simmons was very excited at this moment, staring at Wang Xiucheng with her half-closed eyes wide open, and even looking at him with a hint of provocation.
It's just a dunk, anyone can do that.
Wang Xiucheng clapped his hands, and Claxton immediately passed the ball to Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng didn't wait for Claxton and the others; he immediately took the ball, accelerated, and charged forward.
At this point, not only were the Nets players out of half-court, but the Trail Blazers players were also not yet in position.
Anfernee Simmons, who was retreating, saw that Wang Xiucheng was about to launch a fast attack, so she changed direction and immediately headed towards Wang Xiucheng.
At the same time, Anfernee Simons also reached out his hand.
However, his hand wasn't reaching for the basketball; it was reaching for Wang Xiucheng's arm.
If Wang Xiucheng gets through, it's practically handing the points to him.
Although Anfernee Simons has Hart behind her, Anfernee Simons doesn't believe Hart can stop Wang Xiucheng.
All he had to do was stop Wang Xiucheng, even if it meant committing a foul.
However, just as Anfernee Simmons' hand was about to grab Wang Xiucheng's arm, Wang Xiucheng suddenly slowed down, as if a javelin had suddenly plunged into the ground, and stopped instantly.
Anfernee Simons' hand slid forward in front of Wang Xiucheng's eyes.
Anfernee Simons' head and body, like his arms, surged forward.
But Anfernee Simons' eyes remained fixed on Wang Xiucheng.
Anfernee Simmons tried to stand firm, but the momentum of her body prevented her from doing so, and the next moment, she fell out of bounds.
At this moment, Wang Xiucheng switched his grip between his legs, changed direction, and charged forward again.
Hart watched helplessly as Anfernee Simmons, looking like a clown, inexplicably tumbled out of bounds.
Hart chose... to remain still!
Rather than ending up as pathetic as Anfernee Simmons or anyone else who's been knocked down by Wang Xiucheng, it's better to just stand still.
Of course, saying that they stood still is not entirely accurate.
Hart stood at the three-point line, his hands covering his groin as if he were trying to draw a foul, waiting for Wang Xiucheng to come and bump into him.
Furthermore, Hart glared fiercely at Wang Xiucheng, looking as if he wanted to die with him.
Wang Xiucheng certainly wouldn't actually hit him.
When Wang Xiucheng reached Hart, he suddenly turned around on the spot, pulled the ball to the other side, and easily got past Hart.
At the same time, Hart breathed a sigh of relief.
This is no more respectable than Anfernee Simons!
Wang Xiucheng, having gotten past Hart, stepped into the free-throw line and immediately swung the basketball upwards.
At that moment, all the fans stood up. Even the Portland fans who didn't want to cheer for Wang Xiucheng craned their necks, eager to see what kind of dunk Wang Xiucheng would make on this court.
It looks like a big windmill!
But it seems that Wang Xiucheng doesn't need to step into the free throw line for the windmill dunk, right?
Just as everyone was thinking this, Wang Xiucheng's body in the air suddenly began to spin.
360 degrees!
Wang Xiucheng spun rapidly like a top, while the basketball in his hand completed its upward trajectory.
Bang!
With a loud bang, Wang Xiucheng completed a 360-degree spin, while the basketball in his hand also completed a large windmill motion.
After completing this set of movements, Wang Xiucheng landed lightly under the basket.
After taking a few steps to cushion the impact, Wang Xiucheng stopped just before he was about to collide with the cameraman under the basket.
Immediately, Wang Xiucheng turned around and looked at the area.
The scene fell eerily quiet once again!
Caitlin Clark had somehow gotten up and even stepped onto the field, her eyes shining as she looked at the man.
The second floor had a special broadcasting spot reserved for CCTV Sports, with a camera specifically pointed at Wang Xiucheng. Zhang Manyuan next to him unconsciously clutched her exaggerated chest, her greedy gaze undisguised.
boom!
The stadium was suddenly filled with a commotion, which was quickly followed by thunderous applause!
Even fans who previously didn't want to applaud Wang Xiucheng had no choice but to stand up and give him their applause at this moment.
The host, holding a microphone, called out Wang Xiucheng's name for the first time in the Rose Garden.
Yes, Anfernee Simmons is the Slam Dunk Contest champion.
But are all dunk contest champions the same level?
The 2022 Slam Dunk Contest is considered one of the most exciting slam dunk contests ever.
Anfernee Simmons' participation in the 2021 Slam Dunk Contest, however, is considered one of the worst editions ever.
Can the gold content be the same?
Both have four wheels, one is a beat-up pickup truck, how can it compare to a Rolls-Royce?
Billups reached out and called a timeout.
Even he was excited about the dunk and called a timeout, partly because time was up and partly to give the audience some time to catch their breath.
Otherwise, if they continue playing, these spectators might not even know who their fans are anymore.
Durant and the others waited on the court until Wang Xiucheng finished posing, then gave him a high-five before walking to the bench.
For some reason, Caitlin Clare reached out her hand, watching with anticipation as Wang Xiucheng drew closer.
With a snap, Wang Xiucheng, who was passing by, slapped her hand.
"Caitlyn, he gave you a high five!"
The black girl next to him shouted excitedly at this moment.
Caitlin, who was somewhat lost in thought, was brought back to her senses by the black woman's shout. She then held her hand up in front of her eyes, her gaze becoming unfocused again.
"You're finished," the black woman said earnestly. "Caitlyn, you're finished. Your heart has been stolen!"
The giant screen on the dome was continuously replaying Wang Xiucheng's dunk.
The replay didn't end until the timeout ended and both teams returned to the court.
At this point, both teams began rotating their players.
Durant was substituted out for a rest, and Zeng Fanbo returned to the court.
On the Trail Blazers' side, Yu Jiahao once again replaced Nurkic, who was often switched on defense and whose stamina was greatly depleted.
The match once again featured three Chinese players.
With Yu Jiahao providing cover, Lillard once again revealed his cold-blooded killer instinct, repeatedly hitting three-pointers and mid-range shots.
Wang Xiucheng, facing the Trail Blazers' zone defense, was able to penetrate the defense more often.
The game quickly progressed to the final minute of the third quarter.
The score was 80 to 78.
The Nets are currently in the lead.
The Trail Blazers had possession of the ball. Lillard took a three-pointer but missed, but Yu Jiahao grabbed the rebound.
Yu Jiahao clumsily, barely jumping, sent the basketball backboard into the basket.
This was Yu Jiahao's first time making a move.
This was also his first point of the game.
The score is tied at 80-80.
Wang Xiucheng clapped his hands, and Claxton, rubbing his chest where he had almost lost his breath from being bumped by Yu Jiahao, picked up the basketball and went to the baseline.
Claxton passed the ball to Wang Xiucheng and started running forward, though his face looked rather grim.
I thought it would be easier to fight now that the crossbows were off, but then a bear came up!