in2ebook Chapter 270 Yu Jiahao Makes His Debut!
Chapter 270 Yu Jiahao Makes His Debut!
It's Yu Jiahao!
The moment Yu Jiahao stepped onto the field, all the Chinese fans in the stadium stood up and applauded the big man.
At the same moment, in various parts of China, many fans watching the game were also getting excited.
The China derby has finally returned to the NBA!
In the CCTV sports live broadcast room, Yu Jia's voice was a little choked up, but he still suppressed his emotions and tried to speak calmly.
"Yu Jiahao is on the court. He will be guarding the Trail Blazers' interior. According to official NBA data, Yu Jiahao is 224cm tall and has a wingspan of 226cm, making him a large center with sufficient size."
Su Qun, who had been silent until now, spoke up.
“In today’s NBA, where small-ball is prevalent, centers like Yu Jiahao are almost extinct. However, the reason why Yu Jiahao can still get some playing time with the Trail Blazers is because Yu Jiahao’s screen setting quality is very high, and Lillard desperately needs his screens.”
The two knew that Yu Jiahao would play in this game, but they didn't expect him to play so early.
This was certainly thanks to Wang Xiucheng's two fouls that knocked Nurkic off the court.
But you can't say that.
Although most Chinese fans are fully aware of the situation.
Of course, this is also related to the Trail Blazers' management, or rather the NBA's top management, needing the Chinese market.
……
China, Great Alliance.
Jiang Yan, unusually, was holding her child as she sat in front of the TV with her parents watching basketball.
I don't know if it's because he's a boy, but this child isn't well-behaved. When he's not sleeping, he always grabs whatever he sees.
But today, the child was unusually well-behaved.
Especially when Wang Xiucheng appears on TV, the child always stares intently, and his chubby little hands reach out to grab the TV screen as if he wants to grab someone.
"This kid seems to like basketball."
Jiang Yan's mother said at this moment.
"Forget it." Jiang Yan's father, who was watching the game, didn't turn around and said directly during a break in the match: "With your daughter's athletic genes, don't even think about it. She should just focus on her studies."
"What are you saying? What if my son's father has good athletic genes?" Jiang Yan retorted, dissatisfied.
Just then, Wang Xiucheng on TV drew a foul from Nurkic, so Jiang Yan, holding her child in one arm, pointed at the TV with the other and said, "What if he's the father of my child?"
Jiang Yan's father glared at her and said, "Stop dreaming. If you were that capable of tricking Wang Xiucheng into having your child, I would quit smoking."
Jiang Yan chuckled and stopped arguing, simply touching the child's little hand.
"See, now that you're quiet, aren't you? All you do is brag all the time." Jiang's father sneered.
At this moment, Jiang's mother tentatively said, "As long as it's not something with a date in its mouth, it's fine."
Jiang Yan laughed out loud, "Mom, I told you it has nothing to do with him, don't mention him anymore. My son is so handsome, how does he resemble him?"
The child in Jiang Yan's arms seemed to understand, reaching out to grab the TV while giggling.
The laughter made Jiang Yan and the others happy.
At that moment on television, Nurkic was being substituted by Yu Jiahao.
Jiang's father jumped up and pointed at the TV: "Yu Jiahao, the derby, the Chinese derby, it's been 12 years."
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Wang Xiucheng made the second free throw, and then ran back to the backcourt with Lillard.
Yu Jiahao ran to the baseline, picked up the basketball, but didn't immediately pass it.
The referee used a hand clock.
Three seconds later, Lillard suddenly shoved Wang Xiucheng, then turned around and reached out to receive Yu Jiahao's baseline inbound pass.
Lillard didn't move immediately after receiving the ball; he waited a while.
As Yu Jiahao passed by him, Lillard immediately passed the ball and hid behind Yu Jiahao.
Wang Xiucheng was separated by Yu Jiahao, and it was impossible for him to get around to Lillard. So he was almost pushed back to his own half by Yu Jiahao.
Wang Xiucheng smiled almost imperceptibly.
Yu Jiahao's large frame provided excellent cover for Lillard.
Thanks to the Trail Blazers' professional nutritionist, Yu Jiahao looks stronger in the past few months.
During a pre-match chat, Yu Jiahao mentioned that he already weighed 250 pounds.
Wang Xiucheng couldn't see any difference between himself and during the Summer League.
At that time, Yu Jiahao weighed 240 jin (approximately 120 catties).
In other words, after several months of training and nutritional adjustments, Yu Jiahao gained 10 kilograms without any significant change in his physique.
So those 10 pounds should all be muscle.
It was this strength and physique that allowed Yu Jiahao to seize the opportunity when Eubanks was injured.
Standing outside the three-point line, Yu Jiahao didn't move. Lillard didn't even bother with a fake; he simply moved to the other side of Yu Jiahao.
When Wang Xiucheng couldn't keep up, Lillard made his third three-pointer of the game.
Swish!
The crisp sound of the basketball going through the net rang out.
Lillard tapped his wrist as he backed away.
The auspicious time has arrived!
Yu Jiahao didn't even get inside before the attack ended.
Claxton was still completely bewildered.
In his opinion, with Yu Jiahao's height and weight, how could you not go inside and force your way in?
If I had your height and weight, I would have beaten Anthony Davis to a pulp long ago!
Lillard slapped Yu Jiahao's hand hard.
This time, Lillard didn't say things like "good cover" again.
Having played together in over a dozen matches, the two are no longer as unfamiliar with each other as they were in the Chinese Summer Pre-season.
"very good."
Wang Xiucheng offered a heartfelt exclamation of praise.
Lillard must have taught Yu Jiahao how to "screen" properly.
What Lillard needs most is quality screens.
So even though Yu Jiahao has various problems, he can still get decent playing time when Lillard is on the court.
So, just how important is it for a player to follow the right person and join the right team?
Wang Xiucheng was very happy because Yu Jiahao's cover was also applicable to him.
The better Yu Jiahao's career goes, the happier Wang Xiucheng will be.
Zeng Fanbo, who was on the Nets' bench, actually stood up and clapped at this moment.
But the next moment he realized something was wrong; this wasn't the national team, he was applauding the Trail Blazers.
So he immediately sat down again, awkwardly picked up the water bottle, and started drinking.
But the next moment,
Nets on offense.
Wang Xiucheng carried the ball to the frontcourt and passed it to Claxton.
It wasn't that Wang Xiucheng deliberately gave it to him; rather, Claxton seemed to have something in mind and reached out for the ball.
Claxton received the ball and dribbled with his back to the basket, trying to drive inside, but after a few dribbles, he realized he couldn't get the ball in.
Claxton weighs less than 200 pounds.
What concept is this?
Wang Xiucheng now weighs almost 200 jin (100 catties).
However, Wang Xiucheng is 198cm tall, while Claxton is 211cm tall.
You can imagine what kind of physique Claxton was.
Claxton didn't give up. When he realized he couldn't break through, he surprisingly used his footwork to feint twice.
But Yu Jiahao remained motionless, raising his hands high in the air like an iron tower!
Meanwhile, Yu Jiahao's belly was pushing forward, and Claxton gradually began to move outward little by little.
Left with no other choice, Claxton suddenly turned around, leaned back, and threw the ball!